Catch Up
Ludacris Lyrics


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[Chorus]
All this drinking going catch up
And all this smoking going catch up
But some niggas just really don't give a fuck
But some niggas just really don't give a fuck
And all this drinking going catch up
And all this smoking going catch up
But some bitches just really don't give a fuck
But some bitches just really don't give a fuck

Now let me be quite Frank
Cause I'm that crazy nigga Luda
Always got a drink
And I'm steady smoking buddah
I do the
Evil that'll bend you when I get you
I'ma sit you down
Then take it to the mental and essential and clown
Every chance I get
Bitch I'm hit
Not by no bullet or no pellet
But the smoke from the can a beer shit
I might just be too high
Then I put my middle finger up when I'm ridin' by
And say hi to plenty liquors and I know it's a sin
And if ya tell me stop drinking I'll just do it again
So when I get old I'ma rock, roll, shake, and shiver
With some blacked out lungs and a fucked up liver

[Chorus]

Hey yo I do this for bluntheads and whinos
Steward Ave. Homes
Niggas from G-Ro committed to slanging blow
Doublin' dough 24-7
Fuck po-po's I'm blowin' dro out the Ac Legend
Running wit 2 strike felons
And I pack 4-4's like Hank Aaron
Then'll smoke a L
Bust shells
And dare ya to tell
Walk up in the club
Pretty thug
Fucked up off head shots
Sippin' Courvousier watchin' hoes drop it like it's hot
Shaking tits and twats
Placing big face 20's and cock
Loading clips and glocks
Knowing we got the haters hot
The ballin' don't stop
Just drop more G's on drink and drugs
Live it up young nigga cause it's gon' catch up

[Chorus]

Now wit the help of Hen and Coke
I grab my pen and pad and wrote
Something that I knew was dope
And represent for my kinfolk
Pimp a hoe until she broke
Wit mo lines than chopped coke
Hey yo it's 2-0 I'm Eastside's King
But I'm a writer with a twist of Amaretto
My shit even come out better
Grab a blunt put it together
What a nigga really need
Run up in the club and blow a motherfucker til he
bleed
Could it be an Icehouse put his lights out
Or the club get closed out
If it's hoes out I show out
Call Tyheed get Dro'd out
There's no doubt I love my life
Love the light
Love to write
Love the mic
So take a drag
Grab a bag and match up
Hennessey and bad weed
Believe me it catch up

[Chorus]

Git it right
Ludacris, F.A.T.E. Fullster, Infamous 2-0, ATL
We are the dirty south's dirtiest.
Disturbing the peace.





Hey bring on the bitches!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ludacris's song Catch Up depicts the narrative of a lifestyle with heavy use of drugs and alcohol. He admits that all the drinking and smoking will catch up to him in the end, but the carelessness of some individuals will remain unaffected despite the repercussions. Ludacris's persona in the song also shows a lack of regard towards the detriments of his habits and insinuates a carefree attitude about his possible future outcomes. He acknowledges his unhealthy lifestyle but continues to partake in it with unabashed apathy. In the last verse, Ludacris credits his writing success to the aid of liquor and drugs and not necessarily to his talent. The song' lyrics explore the hedonistic behavior of individuals who indulge in drinking and using and their likely inability to change their ways despite dire consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

All this drinking going catch up
Drinking excessively will have negative repercussions in the future


And all this smoking going catch up
Smoking excessively will have negative repercussions in the future


But some niggas just really don't give a fuck
Some people are indifferent towards the potential consequences of excessive drinking and smoking


But some niggas just really don't give a fuck
Some people are indifferent towards the potential consequences of excessive drinking and smoking


And all this drinking going catch up
Drinking excessively will have negative repercussions in the future


And all this smoking going catch up
Smoking excessively will have negative repercussions in the future


But some bitches just really don't give a fuck
Some people are indifferent towards the potential consequences of excessive drinking and smoking


But some bitches just really don't give a fuck
Some people are indifferent towards the potential consequences of excessive drinking and smoking


Now let me be quite Frank
Let me be completely honest


Cause I'm that crazy nigga Luda
Explaining the nickname 'Luda'


Always got a drink
Frequently drinking alcohol


And I'm steady smoking buddah
Regularly smoking marijuana


I do the
Continuation of previous thought


Evil that'll bend you when I get you
His actions can cause harm to others


I'ma sit you down
He will make someone listen to him


Then take it to the mental and essential and clown
He will express himself in a creative manner


Every chance I get
Whenever possible


Bitch I'm hit
Feeling the effects of drugs and alcohol


Not by no bullet or no pellet
Unrelated to getting shot


But the smoke from the can a beer shit
Feeling intoxicated from the combination of smoking and drinking


I might just be too high
He might be too intoxicated to function


Then I put my middle finger up when I'm ridin' by
Making a rude gesture towards others


And say hi to plenty liquors and I know it's a sin
Acknowledging the immorality of his habits


And if ya tell me stop drinking I'll just do it again
He will continue his bad habits despite knowing the consequences


So when I get old I'ma rock, roll, shake, and shiver
He knows he will have health issues in the future


With some blacked out lungs and a fucked up liver
Explaining the potential negative outcomes of his habits


Hey yo I do this for bluntheads and whinos
He indulges in his habits for the enjoyment of himself and others like him


Steward Ave. Homes
Referring to his hometown


Niggas from G-Ro committed to slanging blow
People he associates with sell drugs


Doublin' dough 24-7
Making money at all times


Fuck po-po's I'm blowin' dro out the Ac Legend
Ignoring law enforcement while smoking marijuana


Running wit 2 strike felons
Hanging out with people who have criminal records


And I pack 4-4's like Hank Aaron
He carries guns


Then'll smoke a L
Smoke a joint


Bust shells
Shoot a gun


And dare ya to tell
He is not afraid of consequences


Walk up in the club
Entering a nightclub


Pretty thug
A tough-looking man who also cares about fashion and the way he presents himself


Fucked up off head shots
Drinking excessively


Sippin' Courvousier watchin' hoes drop it like it's hot
Drinking a high-quality cognac while watching women dance provocatively


Shaking tits and twats
Describing the dancing of the women


Placing big face 20's and cock
Spending money


Loading clips and glocks
Preparing for a violent situation


Knowing we got the haters hot
Feeling the envy of others


The ballin' don't stop
The excessive spending will continue


Just drop more G's on drink and drugs
Spending more money on alcohol and drugs


Live it up young nigga cause it's gon' catch up
Enjoying life now without acknowledging the potential negative repercussions


Now wit the help of Hen and Coke
Referring to a combination of Hennessy cognac and Coca-Cola


I grab my pen and pad and wrote
Explaining his creative process


Something that I knew was dope
Creating something he feels is good


And represent for my kinfolk
Expressing himself for his family and friends


Pimp a hoe until she broke
Exploiting women to make money


Wit mo lines than chopped coke
A reference to his rap lyrics


Hey yo it's 2-0 I'm Eastside's King
A boastful statement about his status in his community


But I'm a writer with a twist of Amaretto
He has a unique style of writing


My shit even come out better
His writing is always improving


Grab a blunt put it together
Rolling a joint


What a nigga really need
Indulging in vices


Run up in the club and blow a motherfucker til he
Committing acts of violence


bleed
Continuation of previous thought


Could it be an Icehouse put his lights out
He is considering using weapons


Or the club get closed out
People end up fighting and the nightclub has to close


If it's hoes out I show out
If there are attractive women around, he will show off


Call Tyheed get Dro'd out
Calling a friend to use drugs together


There's no doubt I love my life
He enjoys the lifestyle he lives


Love the light
He enjoys being in the spotlight


Love to write
He enjoys writing and creating


Love the mic
He enjoys performing music


So take a drag
Smoke marijuana


Grab a bag and match up
Roll a joint and smoke it


Hennessey and bad weed
Drinking cognac and smoking poor quality marijuana


Believe me it catch up
Acknowledging that his indulgences will have negative consequences in the future




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, CHRISTOPHER BRIAN BRIDGES, BOBBIE SANDMANIE, ARBIE WILSON

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