Suddenly
Long.Live.A$AP Lyrics

I swear this famous shit just happened overnight
The artist became famous very quickly and without warning.

For sho' these hoes was so uptight but now they so polite
People who once rejected the artist are now interested in associating with them.

All I see is fake love, smiles, and overbites
The attention the artist receives is often insincere and superficial.

But I'm pimpin' nigga, Dolemite
The artist sees themselves as a skilled and successful hustler.

I remember when, I was like ten, maybe nine
The artist remembers their childhood fondly.

Ricky had a deuce-deuce, two shotty pumps with a baby nine
The artist recalls specific weapons that people in their community carried.

Busta had the rhymes, Puffy had the shine
The artist recalls influential figures in music and pop culture.

Bone Thugs had more thugs but that was the shit that made me rhyme
The artist was inspired by music and musicians from their upbringing.

What's up, what's on your mind? Hol' up, I'm feeling fine
The artist is confident and receptive in conversation.

Locs got me blind, thuggin' like I'm Eazy-E up in his prime
The artist feels empowered wearing their sunglasses like a famous rapper.

Another young nigga with a attitude
The artist identifies with rebellious young people.

I guess that's why them crackers kept me after school
The artist was frequently punished for their behavior as a student.

Roaches on the wall, roaches on the dresser
The artist grew up in a place with lots of insects and low standards of living.

Everybody had roaches but our roaches ain't respect us
The artist felt ashamed of their living conditions.

On the park bench playing checkers, sippin' nectar
The artist remembers enjoyable moments from their childhood.

Girbaud jeans with hologram straps and reflectors
The artist recalls a particular brand of designer jeans they used to wear.

We had cookouts and dirt bikes and dice games and fist fights
The artist remembers various activities they participated in growing up.

And fish fries and shootouts like one SIG with two rounds
The artist recalls violent incidents they witnessed.

And one clip left two down, that's four kids but one lived
The artist recalls a specific incident in which several people were injured or killed.

Left three dead, but one split, that one missed, that one snitched
The artist recalls details about the people involved in the incident, including the person who betrayed them.

That's everyday shit, shit, we used to that
The artist believes violence and tragedy are common in their community.

Add it up, do the math with your stupid ass
The artist challenges others to understand the reality of their community.

Don't view me as no conscious cat, this ain't no conscious rap
The artist distances themselves from political or social commentary in their music.

Fuck the conscious crap, my MAC'll push your conscious back
The artist values aggression and intimidation over political discourse.

I do this for my culture, penny, nickels in the sofa
The artist is motivated by their community and personal values, not material success.

Mommy watching Oprah, daddy in the kitchen whipping soda
The artist describes their parents' mundane activities at home.

Cook, connect, named Sosa, Spanish chick by Ola hit it in the chocha
The artist references drug dealing and sexual activity in their community.

With the Testarossa, hit Daytona, fuck the law, we soldiers (uh)
The artist brags about committing crimes and disrespecting authority figures.

I'm 'bout it 'bout it, nigga ain't shit sweet about me (uh)
The artist is tough and intimidating.

The baddest bitches on the block be even speakin' 'bout me
The artist is well-regarded among people who seek social status.

I'm so thuggish ruggish bringin' ruckus, knuckin' if you buckin'
The artist is always ready for a fight and unafraid of confrontation.

Young and thuggin', buggin' showing out in public, but you love it
The artist enjoys being flashy and provocative around others.

Only got one vision, that's for kids in every color, religion
The artist is committed to helping children regardless of their ethnicity or faith.

That listen, we gotta beat the system, stay the fuck out the prisons
The artist encourages young people to work together and avoid incarceration.

They try to blind our vision, but we all got children and siblings
The artist sees the importance of the next generation and family relationships.

You my brother, you my kin, fuck the color of your skin
The artist believes in unity and rejects prejudice based on skin color.

Back once again
The artist returns to the present moment in the song.

Chillin' in the back of the 'Lac with a pass or the gin
The artist is relaxed and drinking in the back of a car.

Finna ask, then I pass to her friend
The artist is flirting with someone and sharing their drink with their friend.

Then a nigga smash, I'll be damned if I ask her again
The artist plans to have sex with the person they are flirting with.

Gold slabs on the 'Lac when I spin
The artist has expensive car accessories attached to their vehicle.

Then it's back to the back of the Benz
The artist is switching cars and going to sit in the back of the Benz now.

Lean back in the back with the Henn'
The artist is relaxing and drinking Hennessy in the back of the car.

And a crap when I tap that that then attack
The artist is having sex in the car.

Never tax, never that that, max on the ends
The artist does not allow others to take advantage of them financially.

Spend ends, I remember way back when
The artist reflects on how they used to struggle financially.

A motherfucker used to have to borrow cash from my friends, friends
The artist used to depend on their friends for money.

Just to put a snack up in the fridge
The artist struggled to afford basic necessities like food.

When I'm on, I swear to God to pay you back
The artist is grateful for their friends' help and promises to repay them.

Now the kids all look up to me, them bitches wanna fuck with me
The artist has achieved a level of fame and popularity that attracts attention from others.

My idols say what's up to me, from ugly to comfortably, suddenly
The artist has gone from humble beginnings to being respected by their idols and living in luxury.