The Turn
M.I.A. Lyrics


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Finna turn it up
Know they finna hate it
I done did the humble shit
I done had the patience
Yeah I'm taking orders
But you won't catch me waiting
This is not no restaurant
I ain't no fucking waitress
But I can get the you served
Oh you in to nature
My bro can get you birds
I am the streets nigga
How you beating cases
That down right beat niggas
You ain't fooling me
Game goofy
I out of reach get it
Been out of reach with it
I move and teach with it
Don't talk I preach with it
I changed them skits did it
It's cool you ain't know
Ghost to that bankroll
4L how that gang go
He can't hang he ain't bro
You can fuck she ain't my hoe
I ain't green nigga
But I get green niggas
Got drank we pouring purple
Lapping haters
no hurdles tracks
Dropped her off
Bitch was hurting my back
Fell off
Now I'm back to them racks
Fuck the net
Niggas snitching on apps
Fuck friends
Niggas setting up juggs
Not the same
From the quali with boog
Bossed up
Done came out that mud
Pockets fat they full of them dubs
No cap this shit like a dub
And I'm clean
Like fresh outta that tub
Watch me ball
Don't watch who I was
Finna turn it up
Know they finna hate it
I done did the humble shit
I done had the patience
Yeah I'm t aking orders
But you won't catch me waiting
This is not no restaurant
I ain't no fucking waitress
But I can get the you served
Oh you in to nature
My bro can get you birds
I am the streets nigga
How you beating cases
That down right beat niggas
You ain't fooling me




Game goofy
I out of reach get it

Overall Meaning

In M.I.A.'s song The Turn, she discusses how she's no longer going to be humble and is going to turn things up. She is aware that people are going to hate on her for it, but she's already been patient enough. M.I.A. is taking orders but won't wait for anyone else. She mentions that she's not a waitress but can dish out service. She emphasizes her power and street smarts that have allowed her to beat cases and know how to navigate through the game.


M.I.A. is proud of her persona and isn't willing to change it for anyone. She's been out of reach with it and shows no intention of slowing down. She doesn't waste time preaching and instead teaches through her actions. She references how she's changed up her personas, and people might not know her fully. Her style is impressive, and she's not one to be taken lightly. Her pockets are now full from hustling, and she's not afraid to show off how much she's made. M.I.A. states that she's done coming out of the mud and now bounces back from any falls. Finally, she ends on the note that she will "turn it up" and knows that people will hate on her for it but that won't deter her from her goals.


Line by Line Meaning

Finna turn it up
I'm about to take things to the next level and make some noise.


Know they finna hate it
I know people will try to bring me down, but I won't let it affect me.


I done did the humble shit
I've been modest and patient, but now it's time to shine.


I done had the patience
I've waited for my opportunity, and now it's here.


Yeah I'm taking orders
I'm following instructions and doing what's necessary to succeed.


But you won't catch me waiting
I won't waste time waiting for others to take action, I make my own moves.


This is not no restaurant
I don't work to serve others, I work for myself and my goals.


I ain't no fucking waitress
I won't tolerate being treated like a lesser person or a servant.


But I can get the you served
I'm capable of getting things done smoothly and efficiently, without sacrificing my worth.


Oh you in to nature
You're interested in getting some illegal substances or activities done.


My bro can get you birds
My associate can help you find what you're looking for.


I am the streets nigga
I come from the rough streets of urban areas, and I know how to survive and thrive in that environment.


How you beating cases
How are you succeeding in staying out of legal trouble or avoiding punishment for crimes you've committed?


That down right beat niggas
Those who are dishonest or disloyal in any way will get what's coming to them, especially if they cross me.


You ain't fooling me
I'm not naive or easily tricked, and I can see through false pretenses.


Game goofy
You're not serious or focused enough, and you won't achieve your goals with that attitude.


I out of reach get it
I can get what I want or need, even if it seems impossible or difficult.


Been out of reach with it
I've been successful in situations where others might have given up or failed.


I move and teach with it
I not only succeed, but I also share my knowledge and abilities with others.


Don't talk I preach with it
I don't just talk a big game, I actually live up to my own expectations and show what I'm capable of.


I changed them skits did it
I've improved my situation or made significant changes in my life with my own efforts and decisions.


It's cool you ain't know
It's understandable that you might not be aware of my achievements or capabilities, and that doesn't bother me.


Ghost to that bankroll
I'm silently and steadily building my wealth and financial security.


4L how that gang go
I'm dedicated to my close friends and associates, and I'll do what it takes to support them and stay loyal to them.


He can't hang he ain't bro
Those who aren't trustworthy or reliable won't be able to keep up with me or earn my respect.


You can fuck she ain't my hoe
I don't own or control the people I associate with romantically or sexually, and I won't tolerate anyone trying to shame or degrade them.


I ain't green nigga
I'm not inexperienced or easily intimidated, and I won't back down from a challenge.


But I get green niggas
I'm able to recognize the potential in those who are new or underestimated, and I help them grow and succeed.


Got drank we pouring purple
We're celebrating and enjoying our success and good fortune.


Lapping haters no hurdles tracks
I'm leaving behind those who try to bring me down or hold me back, and I'm not letting any obstacles stand in my way.


Dropped her off, bitch was hurting my back
I ended a relationship or association that was dragging me down or causing me stress or pain.


Fell off, now I'm back to them racks
I experienced a setback or failure, but I've recovered and am earning money and achieving success again.


Fuck the net, niggas snitching on apps
I don't trust or rely on social media or technology, especially when it comes to illegal activities or shady associates.


Fuck friends, niggas setting up juggs
I don't tolerate betrayals or attempts to harm me or my associates, especially from those who were considered friends or allies.


Not the same, from the quali with boog
I've grown and changed from my past experiences and environments, especially those that were less fortunate or challenging.


Bossed up, done came out that mud
I've worked hard and overcome struggles and obstacles to achieve a higher position or level of success.


Pockets fat they full of them dubs
I'm wealthy and financially comfortable, especially in terms of having a lot of cash.


No cap this shit like a dub
I'm not exaggerating or lying, this is really how it is and how things are going for me.


And I'm clean, like fresh outta that tub
I'm morally clean and honest, and I have nothing to hide or be ashamed of.


Watch me ball don't watch who I was
Focus on my current state and success, and don't judge me based on who I used to be or what I used to do.




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Written by: Andre Daughtry

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