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Khalid/Littles/Planet Asia Lyrics


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[Littles]
I knew this chick by the name of Vevorine
Who introduced me to the streets and put me on to the game
We did in the rain, on the hood of a Range
But Vevorine, had a special friend called Heroin
She told me, that's how she met Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye
But back then, I ain't gon' front, I was peddling 'caine
In the, form of crack, she said that was a no-no
Cause it's a poor man's girl, and I will never give love
To how fast heroine, that's low as cocaine was
Martin had a dream, nigga, I did too
To make it out the hood, rich, bitch, off that stoup
So, I took it that thaw, and hit the street
With bundles of that ghetto love, to give it to kids
Momma said, never get high on your own supply
Especially if you plan to leave this hood bitch rich
Reminiscing on my past, damn it brings me to tears
See the more money that comes in, the more I disappear
Fresh to death, the latest kicks, rocking the latest gear
New Year's after the ball, twenty one song in they ear
Watch this strip, make me back it up, D'Angelo knows the feeling
Off that needles warm embrace, in a sexual heeling
This tracks moves like the 70's, got me feeling great
Watching my pen nodding off, spilling words out on the
I'm scared to love, cause you remind me of my past
Baby, you gotta trust me, cause I gotta girl and you got a man
I don't want you to judge me, I just wanna be your friend
Baby, you gotta trust me...

[Khalid]
Aiyo I live by the rules, trust nothing in skirts
Cause with that big butt and a smile, she be waiting to flirt
With a next man, a next hand, up under the skirt
Another dick in the jaw, more dick in the george
While you home sleeping, she creeping, you thinking it's yours
That's just how women is, I reminisce
On when I had to learn from experience, why they call you a bitch
And I ain't the best, but I ain't never denied
Tell me what nigga, flow sicker, spit shit better than mine
The plot dope on these tracks, you get federal time
You get your wig pushed back, that clap metal with mine
I'm on the grind, I don't settle for mines, nigga
With this track, a broad, with a pack, before I peddle a dime
Line for line, whose the best artist, the rest y'all garbage
But it's awkward, it's ass backwards, they still spinning your garbage
It's me, blunt: the artist, y'all niggaz is garbage

[Planet Asia]
Sweat jackets valor, rap money, looking like crack money
Relax, money, niggaz, it's raw, sweet aromatic
Backwood, fanatic nigga, this is Cali
Vigilante's tattered, the wife beaters and khakis
I'm taking over, cause y'all, cooking too much baking soda
B12, rock selling niggaz vacation's over
Medallion's guaca', only rock a three piece suit
Whenever holding case, the cops try to stop us
My henchmen behind me, in black benz's with big toppers
Get up on my life, nigga, the kid's proper
Wrist glint, the big shit, cult following fans be vixen
This is grown man business, pay attention
Or lay your position, fuck around and have a fatal collision
The moment where you should of made your decision




I made it, I'm living, I'm paid and I'm winning
From the aid of my wisdom, I created a system

Overall Meaning

The song "Listen" by Khalid, Littles, and Planet Asia talks about the hardships of growing up in the streets and trying to make it out. Littles narrates his story of being introduced to drugs by a woman named Vevorine and how it led him to peddling crack. He talked about his dreams of making it out of the hood and becoming rich, even though his mother warned him not to use his own supply. Khalid takes over with his verses, discussing the betrayal and trust issues he's faced with women. He emphasizes the need to be cautious and not fall for their tricks. Planet Asia wraps up the song with his verse on taking control of the drug trade and advocating that listeners should pay attention or face fatal consequences.


Throughout the song, we can feel the pain and regret from the singers. They have made mistakes, but their goal of making it out of the hood remains strong. The lyrics show that life in the streets is not easy, and it takes a lot of power, wisdom, and resilience to dream of a better life.


Line by Line Meaning

I knew this chick by the name of Vevorine
Littles introduces a woman named Vevorine who helped him get involved with the streets


Who introduced me to the streets and put me on to the game
Vevorine helped Littles learn how to deal drugs on the streets


We did in the rain, on the hood of a Range
Littles and Vevorine had sex on a Range Rover


But Vevorine, had a special friend called Heroin
Vevorine was addicted to heroin


She told me, that's how she met Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye
Vevorine claimed to have met Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye through her heroin addiction


But back then, I ain't gon' front, I was peddling 'caine
Littles admits to selling cocaine at the time


In the, form of crack, she said that was a no-no
Vevorine warned Littles to not sell crack, as it was a low-class drug


Cause it's a poor man's girl, and I will never give love
Littles doesn't want to sell crack because it's meant for a poorer demographic


To how fast heroine, that's low as cocaine was
Littles compares heroin to a low-class drug like cocaine


Martin had a dream, nigga, I did too
Littles had his own dreams of getting rich and leaving the hood


To make it out the hood, rich, bitch, off that stoup
Littles planned to sell drugs to get rich and leave the ghetto


So, I took it that thaw, and hit the street
Littles started selling drugs on the streets to make money


With bundles of that ghetto love, to give it to kids
Littles sold drugs, known as 'ghetto love', to children


Momma said, never get high on your own supply
Littles' mother warned him to not use the drugs he was selling


Especially if you plan to leave this hood bitch rich
Littles' mother advised him not to become a drug addict if he plans on leaving the ghetto rich


Reminiscing on my past, damn it brings me to tears
Littles feels emotional thinking about his past, as it wasn't easy selling drugs


See the more money that comes in, the more I disappear
Littles feels like he is becoming more isolated from the world as he starts making more money


Fresh to death, the latest kicks, rocking the latest gear
Littles buys himself expensive clothes and shoes with his drug money


New Year's after the ball, twenty one song in they ear
Littles celebrates New Year's Eve by listening to 21 songs


Watch this strip, make me back it up, D'Angelo knows the feeling
Littles feels seduced by watching strippers, similar to the song 'Untitled (How Does It Feel)' by D'Angelo


Off that needles warm embrace, in a sexual heeling
Littles finds comfort and pleasure in heroin, even though it's a dangerous drug


This tracks moves like the 70's, got me feeling great
Littles enjoys the music and rhythm of the song, which reminds him of the music from the 1970s


Watching my pen nodding off, spilling words out on the
Littles struggles to stay focused as he writes down lyrics for the song


I'm scared to love, cause you remind me of my past
Khalid is hesitant to enter a relationship because his past experiences with love were negative


Baby, you gotta trust me, cause I gotta girl and you got a man
Khalid is asking the person he's interested in to trust him despite the fact that they are both in relationships


I don't want you to judge me, I just wanna be your friend
Khalid doesn't want the person he's interested in to think negatively of him, and just wants to be friends


Aiyo I live by the rules, trust nothing in skirts
Khalid is cautious around women, and doesn't trust anyone in a skirt


Cause with that big butt and a smile, she be waiting to flirt
Khalid believes that women with certain physical characteristics often use their looks to manipulate men


With a next man, a next hand, up under the skirt
Khalid thinks that women are often unfaithful and disloyal, and may have other men they're seeing


Another dick in the jaw, more dick in the george
Khalid uses crude language to describe women who cheat on their partners


While you home sleeping, she creeping, you thinking it's yours
Khalid thinks that women who cheat on their partners can often do so without their knowledge, fooling the man into thinking they're loyal


That's just how women is, I reminisce
Khalid acknowledges that his views on women might seem negative, but he has learned this from his past experiences


On when I had to learn from experience, why they call you a bitch
Khalid reflects on how he learned the negative stereotype of women being called a 'bitch'


And I ain't the best, but I ain't never denied
Khalid admits that he's not the best rapper, but has never denied his skills


Tell me what nigga, flow sicker, spit shit better than mine
Khalid challenges other rappers to try and match his skills and flow


The plot dope on these tracks, you get federal time
Khalid warns others that if they mess with him, they'll get in trouble with the law


You get your wig pushed back, that clap metal with mine
Khalid is threatening to use violence against those who mess with him


I'm on the grind, I don't settle for mines, nigga
Khalid is always working hard and pushing himself to succeed


With this track, a broad, with a pack, before I peddle a dime
Khalid is more focused on producing his music rather than selling drugs


Line for line, whose the best artist, the rest y'all garbage
Khalid believes that he is the best rapper, and that others are garbage in comparison


But it's awkward, it's ass backwards, they still spinning your garbage
Khalid thinks that the music industry is flawed and still promotes subpar music


It's me, blunt: the artist, y'all niggaz is garbage
Khalid is confident in his skills as an artist and thinks other rappers are garbage in comparison


Sweat jackets valor, rap money, looking like crack money
Planet Asia dresses in clothes that can be used to hide money, which may look suspicious and similar to drug money


Relax, money, niggaz, it's raw, sweet aromatic
Planet Asia is casual about making money through his music, and enjoys the sweet smell of success


Backwood, fanatic nigga, this is Cali
Planet Asia is a fan of Backwoods cigars and is proud of his California roots


Vigilante's tattered, the wife beaters and khakis
Planet Asia dresses in comfortable clothing like tattered vigilante jackets, wife beaters, and khakis


I'm taking over, cause y'all, cooking too much baking soda
Planet Asia is confident in his music and thinks that other musicians are relying too much on drugs to find success


B12, rock selling niggaz vacation's over
Planet Asia is referring to the vitamin B12 supplement, which he thinks is superior to drugs like heroin in terms of sustenance and stability


Medallion's guaca', only rock a three piece suit
Planet Asia wears expensive jewelry and suits to show off his wealth and success


Whenever holding case, the cops try to stop us
Planet Asia is aware that the police target him and his associates as potential criminals


My henchmen behind me, in black benz's with big toppers
Planet Asia has a group of men who support him and protect him, driving in black Mercedes-Benzes with large guns


Get up on my life, nigga, the kid's proper
Planet Asia brags about his accomplishments and success as an artist


Wrist glint, the big shit, cult following fans be vixen
Planet Asia wears a flashy watch and has a large following of seductive and attractive female fans


This is grown man business, pay attention
Planet Asia wants people to take his music seriously, as it is mature and important


Or lay your position, fuck around and have a fatal collision
Planet Asia warns others to be careful when crossing him, as it could lead to violent consequences


The moment where you should of made your decision
Planet Asia thinks that there is a clear moment when someone must decide to either support him or not


I made it, I'm living, I'm paid and I'm winning
Planet Asia is proud of his success and accomplishments as an artist


From the aid of my wisdom, I created a system
Planet Asia believes that his success came from his own intelligence and hard work in creating a successful system of making music and money




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: LESLIE SATCHER, MARV GREEN

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@wavysaurusflex

Love this beat and the verses, this song goes hard!

@amazibrowning

Littles from Queensbridge was one of my favorites . He switched over to the management side of things but when he was with Mobb Deep (before the beef), Tragedy Khadafi, Noyd… man, the lyrical content that he had was dope fr. He even had a song with Raekwon!!! Littles set this joint off right!! Peace!

@ricardodelapena8067

used to jam to this almost every day when I was in college, had only like 3 CDs in my whip, Wu Tang Meets Indie Culture was my shit out of all them.

@metalfadedoom8564

ricardo delapena Ur down! u know wassup man i did the same but in high school lol

@ms-iz9ye

Same here. I remember when this first came out. One of the best tracks on this album.

@elvismunoz4305

An pasaao 12 año q escuche esta joyita..y sigue cautivandoo mis oidos. Foreva

@yorchdaniel6927

Mi canción favorita de Wu Tang
Me alegro por qué de dónde soy no es muy conocida xd

@BasicChannelRomania

Monster! Verses, beat... Fire!

@metalmike252

this is an example of how good of a rapper littles is

@GOTMYJR

shit go hard af

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