The Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free) Songfacts reports that Fiasco’s first single off his fourth studio album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 debuted on May 21, 2012. On "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)," he spits rhymes about aspects of modern American life he doesn’t like such as "Suicide bombers and prosperity gospels, emaciated models, with cocaine and blood pouring out their nostrils” as well as socio-political problems in Ghana and the invasion of Iraq.
Lupe released his fifth studio album Tetsuo & Youth on January 20, 2015.
Lupe's 8th Studio Album DRILL MUSIC IN ZION was released on June 23rd 2022
Lupe has previously been on label Epic with his group Da Pak and then signed a solo deal with Arista. His years at Arista only led to the 2003 promo single "Pop Pop" as well as guest appearances on singles from Tha' Rayne (2002's "Kiss Me" and 2003's "Didn't You Know") and K Fox (2003's "This Life"), then Arista folded in 2004 and Lupe was signed to Atlantic Records.
Made in the USA
Lupe Fiasco Lyrics
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Yeah!
Drogas, on my shits nigga
Drogas, Drogas, Drogas
Where you from nigga? (hol' up, hol' up, hol' up)
Read the mothafuckin tag bitch
Salute the flag bitch
My AR-15 from California (bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang)
My cocaine come from Arizona
My Detroit whip run quick like Forrest
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Bad little bitch from Miami (bad little bitch, bad little bitch)
Came from Cuba but here with family
When I speak that English she don't understand me (she don't understand a nigga)
'Cause I speak I speak I speak that Spanish (mucho, mucho)
On my shit
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Ku Klux Klan out in Indiana (fuck them niggas)
Brought that shit from Alabama (brought that shit from Alabama)
Making it rain, give 'em Atlanta
Making it, making it rain, rain like New Orleans, Louisiana (whoop!)
That gang shit came from Illinois (gang shit, gang shit)
That bang shit came from Illinois
That murder rate in Illinois
'Nother AR-15 that bitch that made in Illinois
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
That lean cup came from Houston, Texas
"Fuck tha Police" was Ruthless Records
Black Panthers was moving breakfast (move it, move it, move it)
This united state of mind got me shooting reckless (bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang)
And I was like raised in that fuckin' ghetto
Made in that fuckin' ghetto
You ain't where I'm from bitch
You ain't on my fucking level
And the whole world want my swag
Bloods and Crips and shit all up in my flag
'Cause it's
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
All my heroes from Hollywood (fuckin' Hollywood)
Put Tony Montanas all in my hood (Chico)
This rap shit came from New York City (New York City, city)
My momma came from Mississippi (momma, we made it)
Print my racks in D. C
Cheese steaks when I'm out in Philly
KFC is trying to kill me
Riding around without a ceiling
And I got slang from every region
I be speaking stars and stripes
And I be dreaming pledge allegiance, bitch
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
All my Jordans come from Portland
You shop at a mall, I shop in all 'em (nigga)
Rest of that shit it ain't important (yeah!)
The lyrics of Lupe Fiasco's "Made in the USA" convey a sense of pride in American-made products while also acknowledging the country's social issues. The opening lines, "The American motherf***ing dream, n***a, yeah!" set the tone for the rest of the song. Lupe Fiasco then lists various items that he owns or uses, stating where they were made and the impact they have on his life. He mentions his Glock from Georgia, AR-15 from California, cocaine from Arizona, and whip from Detroit. These details provide insight into the sources and regions that contribute to American culture and commerce.
The song also touches on the darker aspects of American society. Lupe calls out the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana and the high murder rate in Illinois. He mentions the Black Panthers' free breakfast programs and Ruthless Records' "F*** tha Police," highlighting the ongoing struggle for civil rights. The song presents the dichotomy of the American experience, with pride and patriotism mixed with criticism and social commentary.
Overall, the song "Made in the USA" celebrates the diverse and complex cultural landscape of America while still acknowledging its challenges and shortcomings.
Line by Line Meaning
The American motherfucking dream nigga
I am living the quintessential American dream, motherfucker.
Drogas, on my shits nigga
Drogas, Drogas, Drogas
I have been selling drugs, and I have them in my possession right now.
Where you from nigga? (hol' up, hol' up, hol' up)
Read the mothafuckin tag bitch
Before you ask me where I'm from, read the tag on my merchandise, bitch.
Salute the flag bitch
Show respect to the American flag, bitch.
My Glock came from Smyrna, Georgia (bang, bang, bang)
My AR-15 from California (bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang)
My cocaine come from Arizona
My Detroit whip run quick like Forrest
The weapons I own are American made from different states, I get my cocaine from Arizona and the car I drive runs fast like Forrest's.
Made in the U.S.A. (made in the U.S.A.)
Every item I mentioned before was proudly made in the United States of America.
Bad little bitch from Miami (bad little bitch, bad little bitch)
Came from Cuba but here with family
When I speak that English she don't understand me (she don't understand a nigga)
'Cause I speak I speak I speak that Spanish (mucho, mucho)
On my shit
There's a girl from Miami who came from Cuba to the United States with her family. She doesn't understand my English, so I speak the Spanish language fluently, in which I am proficient.
Ku Klux Klan out in Indiana (fuck them niggas)
Brought that shit from Alabama (brought that shit from Alabama)
Making it rain, give 'em Atlanta
Making it, making it rain, rain like New Orleans, Louisiana (whoop!)
That gang shit came from Illinois (gang shit, gang shit)
That bang shit came from Illinois
That murder rate in Illinois
'Nother AR-15 that bitch that made in Illinois
The Ku Klux Klan in Indiana can go to hell. They got their influence from Alabama. I'm causing chaos and action, giving Atlanta a lot of attention. I'm also making it rain like in New Orleans. The gang and killing culture came from Illinois, and I'm still claiming that state with another AR-15.
That lean cup came from Houston, Texas
"Fuck tha Police" was Ruthless Records
Black Panthers was moving breakfast (move it, move it, move it)
This united state of mind got me shooting reckless (bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang)
And I was like raised in that fuckin' ghetto
Made in that fuckin' ghetto
You ain't where I'm from bitch
You ain't on my fucking level
And the whole world want my swag
Bloods and Crips and shit all up in my flag
'Cause it's
I got my lean from Houston and my rebellious attitude from the Ruthless Records release of 'Fuck tha Police.' The Black Panthers were providing free breakfasts, and now I'm shooting with reckless abandon in this mentally united state, previously growing up in the ghetto. I'm proud of being made in the ghetto and you're nowhere near where I'm from, meaning you're not on my level, bitch. People worldwide want my style, even rival gangs, and it's becoming a part of my persona.
All my heroes from Hollywood (fuckin' Hollywood)
Put Tony Montanas all in my hood (Chico)
This rap shit came from New York City (New York City, city)
My momma came from Mississippi (momma, we made it)
Print my racks in D. C
Cheese steaks when I'm out in Philly
KFC is trying to kill me
Riding around without a ceiling
And I got slang from every region
I be speaking stars and stripes
And I be dreaming pledge allegiance, bitch
From Hollywood, my heroes are Tony Montanas, and they inspired me to make it big in my hometown. Rap was birthed in New York City, and my mom's from Mississippi, and now we've made it. The racks that list my wealth are printed in D.C., and I eat cheesesteaks when I'm in Philly. Fast food chains such as KFC are a threat to my health. I'm cruising around without a roof and got slang in every region, always keeping patriotism at the forefront of my mind.
All my Jordans come from Portland
You shop at a mall, I shop in all 'em (nigga)
Rest of that shit it ain't important (yeah!)
My Jordans come from Portland, and I shop in every store there while you're stuck shopping in one mall. The rest of your possessions or preferences do not matter in comparison.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tarik Azzouz, Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, Clem Rishad, Nicholas M Warwar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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As it was an honor watching it thank you
gb1676
He just sits, and watches the people in the boxes. Everything he sees he absorbs and adopts it....🙏
Marc Ihuwe
@Dyverce Perspective and he never lies....
..cause he never said anything at all
Dyverce Perspective
@NorrisFoxx The same ones that took away his voice and just left his instrumental.
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@Xavier Russell
As the doctors jot it all down with their pens and pencils.