Shut Down
Kofi Lyrics
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She said all your jewelry got me open
And she could turn my bed into an ocean
But I don't mix my henny with emotion
And I won't my money with a hoe
I'm too busy caught up in the moment
If I take you out it's a commotion
And Drizzy told me first I guess it's just the motion you know how it goes
She just wanna glow
Now you want some tickets to my shows
Now you're switching up if I say no
And I got 60 texts up in my phone
But tonight it's getting shut down
Shut down
Yeah my whole crew shut down
When we come through the whole club shut down
Don't ask me for a picture you'll get shut down
Cause I was in the trenches but I'm up now
Up now ya my whole crew up now
They were sleeping on the kid but they up now
Don't ask me bout my chain cause it's a bust down
No I ain't the same if you know me
I've been hanging with the mob like I'm tony
I don't wanna go back to the old me
I was in the trenches by my lonely
A nigga went from winners to brioni
My neck and wrist the furthest thing from cozy
And you know I still got ties with the homies
We was moving product by the OZ
Yeah, we was ruthless
Told a pussy nigga watch they mouth cause I got shooters
I don't fuck with these niggas cause these niggas is clueless
Yeah they see my wave and try to ride it like a school bus
But I've been going ghost
This the shit that make me wish that I was broke again
Back when I was moving on the low key
when they see me they be acting like they know me
But tonight they getting shut down
Shut down
Yeah my whole crew shut down
When we come through the whole club shut down
Don't ask me for a picture you'll get shut down
Cause I was in the trenches but I'm up now
Up now ya my whole crew up now
They were sleeping on the kid but they up now
Don't ask me bout my chain cause it's a bust down
The lyrics in Kofi's song "Shut Down" convey a sense of self-assurance and rising above past struggles. The opening lines suggest a reluctance to mix personal emotions with material possessions, indicating a focus on maintaining a clear mindset and not getting swept away by superficial influences. The reference to not mixing "my henny with emotion" could symbolize a desire to keep a level head and prioritize one's own well-being over transient pleasures.
The lyrics further delve into themes of success and the changes that come with it. The singer reflects on being busy and caught up in the present moment, possibly alluding to a newfound lifestyle that involves high-energy experiences and attention. The mention of Drizzy (a nickname for Drake) hints at advice or influence from a fellow artist, emphasizing the idea of moving forward with confidence and seizing opportunities that come one's way.
As the song progresses, the narrative shifts towards a sense of accomplishment and empowerment. The lyrics depict a transformation from a past characterized by struggle and solitude to a present marked by success and camaraderie. The references to being in the trenches and rising above to be "up now," along with the visual imagery of shutting down clubs and shutting out distractions, suggest a bold statement of claiming one's place in the world.
The final paragraph of the song encapsulates a defiant attitude towards those who may have doubted or underestimated the singer. The lyrics convey a strong sense of self-identity and a refusal to be defined by external opinions or attempts to ride on one's success. The mention of moving on the low-key and being misunderstood by others serves as a reminder of the challenges faced along the way, but ultimately, the message is one of resilience and standing tall in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
She said
The girl spoke to me
She said all your jewelry got me open
She admitted that she likes my jewelry
And she could turn my bed into an ocean
She suggested that she could make our time together magical
But I don't mix my henny with emotion
I don't let my feelings control my actions
And I won't my money with a hoe
I don't spend my hard-earned money on someone who doesn't deserve it
I'm too busy caught up in the moment
I am focused on the present
If I take you out it's a commotion
If I go out with you, it causes a stir
And Drizzy told me first I guess it's just the motion you know how it goes
A friend advised me, so I understand how things work
She just wanna glow
She wants to shine and be noticed
Now you want some tickets to my shows
Now you want free passes to my performances
Now you're switching up if I say no
You're changing your behavior if I decline your request
And I got 60 texts up in my phone
I have received many messages on my phone
But tonight it's getting shut down
Tonight's festivities are coming to an end
Yeah my whole crew shut down
My entire group is ready to leave
When we come through the whole club shut down
When we arrive, the entire club becomes quiet
Don't ask me for a picture you'll get shut down
Don't request a photo with me because I will decline
Cause I was in the trenches but I'm up now
I used to struggle, but now I have reached success
Up now ya my whole crew up now
Now my entire group has also attained success
They were sleeping on the kid but they up now
Others underestimated me, but now they have recognized my achievements
Don't ask me bout my chain cause it's a bust down
Don't inquire about my jewelry because it's expensive
No I ain't the same if you know me
I have changed from who I used to be
I've been hanging with the mob like I'm tony
I've been associating with a tough crowd like a mobster
I don't wanna go back to the old me
I don't wish to return to my past self
I was in the trenches by my lonely
I faced hardships alone
A nigga went from winners to brioni
I transitioned from struggle to luxury clothing
My neck and wrist the furthest thing from cozy
My jewelry is far from being comfortable
And you know I still got ties with the homies
I still have connections with my close friends
We was moving product by the OZ
We were selling items in ounces
Yeah, we was ruthless
Yes, we were relentless
Told a pussy nigga watch they mouth cause I got shooters
Warned an arrogant person to be careful with their words because I have armed allies
I don't fuck with these niggas cause these niggas is clueless
I don't associate with ignorant individuals
Yeah they see my wave and try to ride it like a school bus
They notice my success and attempt to take advantage of it
But I've been going ghost
But I have been disappearing
This the shit that make me wish that I was broke again
These situations make me long for simpler times
Back when I was moving on the low key
In the past when I operated discreetly
When they see me they be acting like they know me
When people encounter me, they pretend to be familiar
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daenan Kofi Gyimah
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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