Nola
Kota the Friend feat. Khary & Hello Oshay Lyrics


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Mama said eat your veggies
Mama said opinions won't pay your rent
Mama said money won't make you rich
Mama said boy you better wash your dish
Fuck raw then raise your kids
Don't do it if it make no sense
If they dip when you down then they ain't your friends
Stay you, don't obey no trends

Too much in my head
I ain't got no time
Gotta get this bread
Gotta get this wine
Don't bring up no drama when you hit me on my line
If it ain't the commas on my mama it's declined

I don't drink no coca-cola
Soul is so like Motorola's
Only want it if its Kosher
Not a hole, i'd rather nola
Darling, you know i am boring
I don't like the club but you can stay and grab a cup
I'm just a nigga from New York
Yankee, fitted in my trunk
Took a minute now but i'm lit and now my city show me love
Brooklyn spread the love
Get your funds
Used to take the g and now we count em up
Broke a lot of hearts and all that i can say was i was young
Call me on my jack
All my nigga's really got my back
Shorty got my heart
So i promise her that i'll be back
If it feel like love, lil homie then it's probably that
If you got a feeling she a thottie, she probably that

Too much in my head
I ain't got no time
Gotta get this bread
Gotta get this wine
Don't bring up no drama when you hit me on my line
If it ain't the commas on my mama it's declined

Fuck up some commas
I'm just trying to make some racks i can spend on my mama
Small city had me feeling like i'm Napoleon [?]
But i ain't talking to no Tina's and feeding no llama's
And girls with sharks and piranha's
Hype beast's and all pre Madonna's
Came a long way from a kid
Now i'm a man trying to stay who he is
But he say he's different, i'm not who i was
I can only affect how i exist in the present
The noblest king was a peasant
An hour can change in a second
The entrance is often the exit
I get in the plane, i need presents
So keep your bullshit, i'm a presence aye
Part of me is i'm partin' seas
Not a ten man, all this heart in me is
I ran to the meter
Pay the parking fees
When you're for the fence [?]
Chef and recipees
Till i rest in peace
Blood and elbow grease
Going hard to my final now
Y'all be draining the spinal tap
I'm still chewing on bottle caps




And i say
Fuck they rules and just do it your own way

Overall Meaning

The song, "Nola" by Kota the Friend feat. Khary & Hello Oshay, talks about the values and experiences that their mothers taught them as kids. The first verse of the song highlights the wisdom that the rapper's mother provided him. Mama's advice includes eating vegetables, working hard to pay rent, and not chasing money. He also talks about being a good parent, not doing things that do not make sense, and sticking to one's individuality without following the trends. The chorus suggests that the rapper has a lot on his plate and is trying to manage the stress. He is trying to make money and live his best life but does not want to be caught in any drama.


The second verse of the song talks about the vocalist's personal preferences and lifestyle. The rapper does not drink Coca Cola, and only prefers certain things like Motorola and Kosher items. He talks about not enjoying the clubbing culture and being a boring person, but not shying away from going after their dreams. The rapper seems to be proud of where he comes from, i.e., New York, and the struggle that he went through to climb up the ladder of success.


Overall, the song is an ode to one's mother, their personal preferences, and surviving in a world filled with chaos and competition.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama said eat your veggies
My mother insisted on me eating vegetables for good health


Mama said opinions won't pay your rent
My mother taught me that mere opinions can't fulfill my financial obligations


Mama said money won't make you rich
Money alone can't define my richness; it's the life experiences that matter most


Mama said boy you better wash your dish
I was instructed to clean up and take care of the smaller things in order to lead a disciplined life


Fuck raw then raise your kids
I won't have a child until I'm prepared to handle the responsibility


Don't do it if it make no sense
I should only undertake endeavors that make rational sense and are feasible


If they dip when you down then they ain't your friends
True friends are the ones who will stick by you even during your difficult times


Stay you, don't obey no trends
It's better to stay true to myself and not just blindly follow fashionable trends


Too much in my head
My mind is preoccupied with too many thoughts


I ain't got no time
I don't have any time to waste


Gotta get this bread
I have to earn money to support myself and my family


Gotta get this wine
I want to enjoy life and indulge in my favorite pleasures as well


Don't bring up no drama when you hit me on my line
Please don't contact me only to cause unnecessary trouble and conflict


If it ain't the commas on my mama it's declined
If it's not a request for money or income, then I have no interest


I don't drink no coca-cola
I do not consume unhealthy, mass-produced beverages like Coca-Cola


Soul is so like Motorola's
My soul resembles the reliability and durability of a Motorola device


Only want it if its Kosher
I only want products that are genuine and ethically produced


Not a hole, i'd rather nola
I would rather be in New Orleans than partying and chasing temporary pleasure


Darling, you know i am boring
I am someone who likes to enjoy a simple life rather than constantly seek exciting adventures


I don't like the club but you can stay and grab a cup
I have no interest in the nightlife or clubs, but you can still enjoy yourself in my absence


I'm just a nigga from New York
I am someone from New York, representing the common people


Yankee, fitted in my trunk
I wear a Yankee cap and keep it in my car


Took a minute now but i'm lit and now my city show me love
It took time, but now I have a strong fan base that's supportive of my music


Brooklyn spread the love
Brooklyn supports and spreads love among its residents


Get your funds
Earn and secure your financial stability


Used to take the g and now we count em up
We used to take risks with drugs, now we count our potential earnings


Broke a lot of hearts and all that i can say was i was young
I may have hurt many people's feelings in the past, but I was young and did not know the consequences of my actions


Call me on my jack
Contact me on my phone


All my nigga's really got my back
My friends have my back and support me through all my endeavors


Shorty got my heart
I am emotionally connected and devoted to my significant other


So i promise her that i'll be back
I assure my partner that I will always return to her


If it feel like love, lil homie then it's probably that
If it feels like love, then it is likely that I am experiencing love


If you got a feeling she a thottie, she probably that
If you had a suspicion that the girl you met is promiscuous, then it's likely she is


Fuck up some commas
Make a lot of money


I'm just trying to make some racks i can spend on my mama
I am attempting to earn enough money to spoil and take care of my mother


Small city had me feeling like i'm Napoleon [?]
I had a powerful feeling of superiority because I came from a small city/area


But i ain't talking to no Tina's and feeding no llama's
I'm not wasting my time with people who are not worth my while


And girls with sharks and piranha's
I don't involve myself with women who are known to be dangerous or harmful to others


Hype beast's and all pre Madonna's
I don't have any interest in materialistic or pretentious people


Came a long way from a kid
I have come a long way and grown up significantly


Now i'm a man trying to stay who he is
I am now an adult trying to maintain my authenticity


But he say he's different, i'm not who i was
People might say that I have changed or become different from who I used to be


I can only affect how i exist in the present
I have no control over the past, but I can only shape who I am in the present


The noblest king was a peasant
The person with the highest moral values and principles can come from a humble and ordinary background


An hour can change in a second
A sudden event can drastically change the course of one's life in a matter of mere seconds


The entrance is often the exit
The way one enters a situation can affect how they leave it or the conclusion of it


I get in the plane, i need presents
When I travel by plane I like to receive souvenirs and gifts


So keep your bullshit, i'm a presence aye
Avoid negative talk and keep away from those who are toxic; I carry a strong genuine identity


Part of me is i'm partin' seas
I have a strong wish to separate the problematic parts of life


Not a ten man, all this heart in me is
I may not be physically strong like ten men, but my heart is full of passion and determination


I ran to the meter
I hurried to the parking meter before it expired


Pay the parking fees
I paid the parking fees in order to avoid getting penalized


When you're for the fence [?]
When you are trying to accomplish something significant, it can require patience and effort


Chef and recipees
I enjoy cooking and trying out various recipes


Till i rest in peace
I will keep working hard and doing what I love until I pass away


Blood and elbow grease
I am putting in hard manual labor, sweating it out


Going hard to my final now
I am pushing myself to my limits and working hard for my ultimate goal


Y'all be draining the spinal tap
Others are too focused on unnecessary and tiring things that they miss out on actual progress


I'm still chewing on bottle caps
I am tough and resilient in the face of hardships and difficulties


And i say
With confidence, I declare my conviction and beliefs


Fuck they rules and just do it your own way
Ignore societal rules and regulations and pursue your own path according to your preferences




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Salty Gamer

Mama said eat your veggies
Mama said opinions won't pay your rent
Mama said money won't make you rich
Mama said boy you better wash your dish
Fuck raw then raise your kids
Don't do it if it make no sense
If they dip when you down then they ain't your friends
Stay you, don't obey no trends

Too much in my head
I ain't got no time
Gotta get this bread
Gotta get this wine
Don't bring up no drama when you hit me on my line
If it ain't the commas on my mama it's declined

I don't drink no coca-cola
Soul is so like Motorola's
Only want it if its Kosher
Not a hole, i'd rather nola
Darling, you know i am boring
I don't like the club but you can stay and grab a cup
I'm just a nigga from New York
Yankee, fitted in my trunk
Took a minute now but i'm lit and now my city show me love
Brooklyn spread the love
Get your funds
Used to take the g and now we count em up
Broke a lot of hearts and all that i can say was i was young
Call me on my jack
All my nigga's really got my back
Shorty got my heart
So i promise her that i'll be back
If it feel like love, lil homie then it's probably that
If you got a feeling she a thottie, she probably that

Too much in my head
I ain't got no time
Gotta get this bread
Gotta get this wine
Don't bring up no drama when you hit me on my line
If it ain't the commas on my mama it's declined

Fuck up some commas
I'm just trying to make some racks i can spend on my mama
Small city had me feeling like i'm Napoleon [?]
But i ain't talking to no Tina's and feeding no llama's
And girls with sharks and piranha's
Hype beast's and all pre Madonna's
Came a long way from a kid
Now i'm a man trying to stay who he is
But he say he's different, i'm not who i was
I can only affect how i exist in the present
The noblest king was a peasant
An hour can change in a second
The entrance is often the exit
I get in the plane, i need presents
So keep your bullshit, i'm a presence aye
Part of me is i'm partin' seas
Not a ten man, all this heart in me is
I ran to the meter
Pay the parking fees
When you're for the fence [?]
Chef and recipees
Till i rest in peace
Blood and elbow grease
Going hard to my final now
Y'all be draining the spinal tap
I'm still chewing on bottle caps
And i say
Fuck they rules and just do it your own way



Niko

Mama said eat your veggies
Mama said opinions won't pay your rent
Mama said money won't make you rich
Mama said boy you better wash your dish
Fuck raw then raise your kids
Don't do it if it make no sense
If they dip when you down then they ain't your friends
Stay you, don't obey no trends

[Hook]
Too much in my head
I ain't got no time
Gotta get this bread
Gotta get this wine
Don't bring up no drama when you hit me on my line
If it ain't the commas on my mama it's declined

[Verse 1]
I don't drink no coca-cola
Soul is so like Motorola's
Only want it if its Kosher
Not a hole, i'd rather nola
Darling, you know i am boring
I don't like the club but you can stay and grab a cup
I'm just a nigga from New York
Yankee, fitted in my trunk
Took a minute now but i'm lit and now my city show me love
Brooklyn spread the love
Get your funds
Used to take the g and now we count em up
Broke a lot of hearts and all that i can say was i was young
Call me on my jack
All my nigga's really got my back
Shorty got my heart
So i promise her that i'll be back
If it feel like love, lil homie then it's probably that
If you got a feeling she a thottie, she probably that

[Hook x 2]
Too much in my head
I ain't got no time
Gotta get this bread
Gotta get this wine
Don't bring up no drama when you hit me on my line
If it ain't the commas on my mama it's declined

[Verse 2]
Fuck up some commas
I'm just trying to make some racks i can spend on my mama
Small city had me feeling like i'm Napoleon [?]
But i ain't talking to no Tina's and feeding no llama's
And girls with sharks and piranha's
Hype beast's and all pre Madonna's
Came a long way from a kid
Now i'm a man trying to stay who he is
But he say he's different, i'm not who i was
I can only affect how i exist in the present
The noblest king was a peasant
An hour can change in a second
The entrance is often the exit
I get in the plane, i need presents
So keep your bullshit, i'm a presence aye
Part of me is i'm partin' seas
Not a ten man, all this heart in me is
I ran to the meter
Pay the parking fees
When you're for the fence [?]
Chef and recipees
Till i rest in peace
Blood and elbow grease
Going hard to my final now
Y'all be draining the spinal tap
I'm still chewing on bottle caps
And i say
Fuck they rules and just do it your own way



All comments from YouTube:

Salt

The instrumental is fantastic, both Khary and Kota displayed nothing but excellence throughout the entire song. The flows are paramount, the lyrics are baffling, and they work so well with the beat and timing. I’m grateful I found this song, it’s one of the best rap songs I have heard.

Khary

Appreciate you, hope you checked out my new drop :)

Aidan Rizk

Thanks for introducing me to Kota this is a godly collab

LSB ENT

Im on that same boat G

3rdeyerap

Stash <3

Matisse

Best colab with him now is with Tobi Lou

Khary

Yessir, hope you checked out my new drop :)

Fralo

Been listening to this song for 4 years now somehow never gets old

Khary

still a bop

chan

dude i swear, too many more fire features, soon these rappers will be lining up to be in one of your songs...

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