Suddenly
KITCHEN - A$AP Rocky Lyrics

I swear this famous shit just happened overnight
Fame came quickly and unexpectedly

For sho' these hoes was so uptight but now they so polite
People who didn't show interest before are now showing respect

All I see is fake love, smiles, and overbites
People are pretending to like him now that he's famous

But I'm pimpin' nigga, Dolemite
He's confident in his ability to handle the attention

I remember when, I was like ten, maybe nine
He's reminiscing about his childhood

Ricky had a deuce-deuce, two shotty pumps with a baby nine
His friends had guns when they were kids

Busta had the rhymes, Puffy had the shine
He's referencing other rappers from the past

What's up, what's on your mind? Hol' up, I'm feeling fine
He's acknowledging his own well-being before asking about others'

Locs got me blind, thuggin' like I'm Eazy-E up in his prime
He's wearing dark glasses and channeling Eazy-E's tough persona

Another young nigga with a attitude
He had a rebellious streak as a kid

I guess that's why them crackers kept me after school
He got in trouble with the law

Roaches on the wall, roaches on the dresser
He grew up in a poor environment

Everybody had roaches but our roaches ain't respect us
Their circumstances weren't ideal

On the park bench playing checkers, sippin' nectar
He's reminiscing about simpler times

Girbaud jeans with hologram straps and reflectors
He's referencing a fashion trend from his youth

We had cookouts and dirt bikes and dice games and fist fights
He's recounting the games and activities they enjoyed

And fish fries and shootouts like one SIG with two rounds
He's referencing violent incidents

And one clip left two down, that's four kids but one lived
He's recounting a deadly incident

Left three dead, but one split, that one missed, that one snitched
There were repercussions for those involved

That's everyday shit, shit, we used to that
Violence was a common occurrence where he grew up

Add it up, do the math with your stupid ass
He's telling people to use their common sense

Don't view me as no conscious cat, this ain't no conscious rap
He's not trying to be a conscious rapper

Fuck the conscious crap, my MAC'll push your conscious back
He's not afraid to use violence

I do this for my culture, penny, nickels in the sofa
He's doing this for his values and background

Mommy watching Oprah, daddy in the kitchen whipping soda
He's referencing his parents' struggles

Cook, connect, named Sosa, Spanish chick by Ola hit it in the chocha
He's bragging about his connections and sexual exploits

With the Testarossa, hit Daytona, fuck the law, we soldiers (uh)
He's referencing his fast cars and disregard for the law

I'm 'bout it 'bout it, nigga ain't shit sweet about me (uh)
He's confident and tough

The baddest bitches on the block be even speakin' 'bout me
Women are attracted to him

I'm so thuggish ruggish bringin' ruckus, knuckin' if you buckin'
He's tough and willing to fight

Young and thuggin', buggin' showing out in public, but you love it
People enjoy his swagger and attitude

Only got one vision, that's for kids in every color, religion
He's doing this for the sake of young people

That listen, we gotta beat the system, stay the fuck out the prisons
He wants to inspire change and avoid the prison industrial complex

They try to blind our vision, but we all got children and siblings
He's referencing the importance of family

You my brother, you my kin, fuck the color of your skin
He values loyalty and rejects racism

Back once again
He's back and better than ever

Chillin' in the back of the 'Lac with a pass or the gin
He's relaxed in his car with drinks

Finna ask, then I pass to her friend
He's flirting with women

Then a nigga smash, I'll be damned if I ask her again
He's boasting about his sexual prowess

Gold slabs on the 'Lac when I spin
He has flashy rims on his car

Then it's back to the back of the Benz
He's switching cars

Lean back in the back with the Henn'
He's drinking Hennessy and relaxing

And a crap when I tap that that then attack
He's being vulgar and aggressive

Never tax, never that that, max on the ends
He's getting all his money and keeping it

Spend ends, I remember way back when
He's reminiscing about being broke

A motherfucker used to have to borrow cash from my friends, friends
He used to be poor and ask for money

Just to put a snack up in the fridge
He had to borrow money just to eat

When I'm on, I swear to God to pay you back
He's promising to repay his debts

Now the kids all look up to me, them bitches wanna fuck with me
He's famous and desirable now

My idols say what's up to me, from ugly to comfortably, suddenly
His life has changed drastically and quickly