By Any Means
Maybach Music Group Lyrics


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The guys from Maybach Music Group just released another track off the "Self Made" album set to hit the stores on May 23rd 2011, even if every member is still taking care of their solo career, Wale and his label colleagues still find the time to record for Maybach Music Group.
This time Wale is taking the lead and shaking the music scene, and along with him so do Pill, Rick Ross and Meek Mill.

Below you can view the lyrics to By Any Means, produced by Lil Lody and featured on Maybach Music Group's upcoming album "Self Made".

Wale- By Any Means Lyrics Feat. Meek Mill, Pill & Rick Ross

[Rick Ross - Chorus]
Pork on the fork, widen the pot
By any means if you like it or not
Malcom X, by any means
Many 14 stuffed in my denim jeans
As-Salamu Alaykum Wa alaikum as salaam
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the Don
Real n-gga, street certified, hit the streets whip cost 335

[Meek Mill]
No pork on the fork, but it's white in the pot
We chargin' you niggas up you like it or not
Drop the work off the scale, throw some ice in the pot
Then let that Arm & Hammer, hammer it right to Allah
Tryna whip a Rollie or Cartier
Shout out to this Pyrex, that bought this Audemeer
Oops I meant Audemar, my whole team got them
You loving the same b-tch, my whole team poppin'
My hundred dough, I'm wherever that money go
Glock 9 in my underclothes, you cop two of them, we frontin' 4
F-ck n-ggas we dont f-ck with dough
Bad b-tches never lets them know
Keep them round but never trust them, no
This 62 so comfortable
I'm a field n-gga, you a house n-gga
I'm a real n-gga and you's a mouse n-gga
Code red, which means you go red
But I don't knock you I just blame it on your head

[Rick Ross - Chorus]
Pork on the fork, widen the pot
By any means if you like it or not
Malcom X, by any means
Many 14 stuffed in my denim jeans
As-Salamu Alaykum Wa alaikum as salaam
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the Don
Real n-gga, street certified, hit the streets whip cost 335

[Wale]
Malcom X get your hand out my pocket
Some n-ggas walking with death guess they ran out of options
Tell them n-ggas we moving, tell them n-ggas to do it
I swear we going ham, throw some, my n-ggas sew me
They burn on every block,
Snitches aint got no heart
Shit ain't been the same since Ronald Reagan helped Plymouth rock
And we don't land on it Mr. Reagan,
But this gonna make us rich Mr. Reagan
Now As-Salamu Alaykum Wa alaikum as salaam
She near that every Friday and then go to Jumah
Let her play with the box, she give the greatest top
She said these n-ggas out here prayin' she makes salah, word
How they say that we not fly, how they say that we not working
They just need convincing like Malcom Little 'fore he converted
I'm on my deen, Insha Allah I'ma get her right
On the Bible you can run but you can't hide

[Rick Ross - Chorus]

[Pill]
Marching for cars, they put a hole in it
Start the applause, a rebel soul lifted
Preaching for the paper paparazzi, federales severe rallies, massacre lives
Teaching to Shabazz that's Malik on behind the grass
Corruption over cash, leave them leaking in the cask'
Aint better, you better rebel, smell cheddar and shells
Malcolm ? platinum in Africa when he sat in a cell
My religion the kitchens, papa formulas
Benjamins to make sure my pockets abnormal
My philosophy is rocks and weed, a partna lean, the glock will squeeze
N-ggas clocking dollars don't know how to read with mouths to feed
It's hard when starving Marcus Garvey messed with Malcolm Little
Knowledge Was obtained, F-ck your chains and your master n-gga
We in the field building muscle while you watch the house
And dusting off the porcelain and open when their cock is out





[Rick Ross - Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maybach Music Group’s “By Any Means” is all about asserting one’s self through hard work and determination, no matter what the environment may be. The track features rappers Wale, Meek Mill, Pill, and Rick Ross, and each of them delivers a fiery verse that captures the essence of the song. The chorus, delivered by Rick Ross, serves as a call to action by declaring that you can achieve anything you want “by any means.”


The verses of the song discuss various topics, including the struggles of the Black community in America, the pursuit of wealth and success, and the importance of staying true to one’s religion and beliefs. Wale delivers a potent verse that references the legacy of Malcolm X and the impact of Ronald Reagan on the Black community. Meek Mill’s verse is all about the hustle, as he raps about charging up his competition and making moves in the drug trade. Pill’s verse explores the themes of rebellion and empowerment, as he references Marcus Garvey and Malcolm Little.


Overall, “By Any Means” is a catchy and powerful track that showcases the talent and versatility of Maybach Music Group. It’s a song about overcoming adversity and taking control of your destiny, no matter what obstacles may be in your way.


Line by Line Meaning

Pork on the fork, widen the pot
We're cooking up some delicious food and enjoying the fruits of our labor


By any means if you like it or not
We'll do whatever it takes to succeed, even if some people don't like it


Malcom X, by any means
We're inspired by Malcolm X's dedication to fighting for what he believed in


Many 14 stuffed in my denim jeans
We've got a lot of cash and we're not afraid to show it off


As-Salamu Alaykum Wa alaikum as salaam
We respect all religions and want to spread peace and love


Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the Don
We're the ones in charge and everyone should pay their respects to us


Real n-gga, street certified, hit the streets whip cost 335
We're real and certified in the streets, and we're cruising around in a nice whip


No pork on the fork, but it's white in the pot
We don't eat pork, but we're cooking up some white powder (drugs) to sell


We chargin' you niggas up you like it or not
We're making money and charging others for what we have to offer, whether they like it or not


Drop the work off the scale, throw some ice in the pot
We're adding some ice (crack cocaine) to the drugs we're selling to make them more addictive


Then let that Arm & Hammer, hammer it right to Allah
We're using a brand of baking soda called 'Arm & Hammer' to cook the crack cocaine, and we're hoping it will bring us closer to Allah (God)


Tryna whip a Rollie or Cartier
We're trying to make enough money to buy a Rolex or Cartier watch


Shout out to this Pyrex, that bought this Audemeer
We're giving a shout out to Pyrex (a brand of glassware used to cook drugs) for helping us afford an Audemars Piguet watch


Oops I meant Audemar, my whole team got them
We all have nice watches and we love to show them off


You loving the same b-tch, my whole team poppin'
We're all successful and attracting the attention of the same women


My hundred dough, I'm wherever that money go
I'm always following the money and trying to make more of it


Glock 9 in my underclothes, you cop two of them, we frontin' 4
I'm carrying a gun in my underwear, and if you buy two from us we'll give you four (we're generous with our illegal activities)


F-ck n-ggas we dont f-ck with dough
We don't associate with people who aren't making money like we are


Bad b-tches never lets them know
We don't let women know how much money we really have, because we're afraid they'll only be interested in us for our wealth


Keep them round but never trust them, no
We like to be surrounded by women, but we never fully trust them to have our best interests in mind


This 62 so comfortable
We're comfortable riding around in our luxury cars


I'm a field n-gga, you a house n-gga
I'm from the streets and in touch with the real world, while you're sheltered and privileged


I'm a real n-gga and you's a mouse n-gga
I'm a genuine and authentic person, while you're meek and unimpressive


Code red, which means you go red
We're always on alert and ready to take action if necessary


But I don't knock you I just blame it on your head
I don't think you're stupid, I just think you're not as smart as me and my crew


Malcom X get your hand out my pocket
We don't appreciate people trying to steal from us or take advantage of us


Some n-ggas walking with death guess they ran out of options
Some people are so desperate for money that they're willing to put their lives at risk


Tell them n-ggas we moving, tell them n-ggas to do it
We're always on the move and making moves to better our situation, and we want others to do the same


I swear we going ham, throw some, my n-ggas sew me
We're going all out and giving it our all, and we know our friends will support us no matter what


They burn on every block, Snitches aint got no heart
We're constantly doing illegal activities and making enemies, and we don't trust people who are willing to snitch on us


Shit ain't been the same since Ronald Reagan helped Plymouth rock
Things have been bad for us ever since Ronald Reagan introduced policies that negatively impacted the black community


And we don't land on it Mr. Reagan, But this gonna make us rich Mr. Reagan
We're acknowledging that Ronald Reagan didn't land on Plymouth rock, but we're also saying that his policies have helped us make money illegally


Now As-Salamu Alaykum Wa alaikum as salaam
We're spreading peace and love, even though we're involved in criminal activities


She near that every Friday and then go to Jumah
She's a Muslim and goes to the mosque every Friday for prayer


Let her play with the box, she give the greatest top
We're objectifying women and talking about how good they are at oral sex


She said these n-ggas out here prayin' she makes salah, word
She's saying that other guys are hoping to hook up with her, even though she's more focused on her faith


How they say that we not fly, how they say that we not working
People are underestimating us and not giving us enough credit for our success


They just need convincing like Malcom Little 'fore he converted
People need to be persuaded to see things our way, just like how Malcom X had to be convinced of the Nation of Islam's beliefs before he became a member


I'm on my deen, Insha Allah I'ma get her right
I'm committed to my faith and I hope to be a good influence on others, especially women


On the Bible you can run but you can't hide
We're swearing on the Bible to prove that we're telling the truth, and we're saying that even if you try to run from us, we'll always be able to find you


Marching for cars, they put a hole in it
We're striving to acquire luxury cars and are willing to do whatever it takes to obtain them


Start the applause, a rebel soul lifted
We're celebrating our rebellion against authority and our pursuit of wealth


Preaching for the paper paparazzi, federales severe rallies, massacre lives
We're advocating for making money, even if it means dealing with the government and putting lives at risk


Teaching to Shabazz that's Malik on behind the grass
We're educating others about the teachings of Malcolm X, who was also known as Malik Shabazz


Corruption over cash, leave them leaking in the cask'
We prioritize making money over anything else, even if it means causing harm to others


Aint better, you better rebel, smell cheddar and shells
We're saying that the only way to make it in this world is to go against the system and become involved in illegal activities, which will lead to making a lot of money


Malcolm ? platinum in Africa when he sat in a cell
Malcolm X had achieved great things even when he was in prison, and we're inspired by his dedication and ambition


My religion the kitchens, papa formulas
We're saying that cooking drugs is our religion and we're always experimenting with new formulas to try to make more money


Benjamins to make sure my pockets abnormal
We're obsessed with making money and always striving to have more than everyone else


My philosophy is rocks and weed, a partna lean, the glock will squeeze
We believe in dealing drugs (rocks and weed) and always being ready to defend ourselves (with a gun)


N-ggas clocking dollars don't know how to read with mouths to feed
We're saying that some people are only focused on making money and not educating themselves, even if they have mouths to feed and a responsibility to provide for their families


It's hard when starving Marcus Garvey messed with Malcolm Little
We're acknowledging that it's difficult to achieve success when you're starting from nothing, but we're inspired by people like Marcus Garvey (a Jamaican political leader) and Malcolm X (before he joined the Nation of Islam) who overcame obstacles to become successful


Knowledge Was obtained, F-ck your chains and your master n-gga
We're saying that we've gained knowledge and power, and we don't want to be held down by anyone (chains or masters)


We in the field building muscle while you watch the house
We're saying that we're out in the streets working hard and building our empire, while others are stuck at home doing nothing


And dusting off the porcelain and open when their cock is out
We're hinting at using cocaine (a white powder) and saying that we're always ready to do business when someone shows us their money (cock is slang for money)


Rick Ross - Chorus
The chorus repeats the main theme of the song: we'll do whatever it takes to succeed, even if others don't like it




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Chorus: Rick Ross]
Pork on the fork, white in the pot
By any means, if ya like it or not
Malcolm X, by any means
Mini fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-salāmu 'alaykum, wa 'alaykum-salām
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the don
Real nigga, street certified
Hit the streets, whip cost three-thirty-five

[Verse 1: Meek Mill]
No pork on the fork, but it's white in the pot
We charging you niggas up you like it or not
Drop the work off the scale, throw some ice in the pot
Then let that Arm & Hammer hammer it right to a lot
Tryna whip a Rollie, or a Cartier
Shout out to this Pyrex that bought this Audemeer
Oops, I meant Audemar, my whole team got 'em
You loving the same bitch my whole team poppin'
One hundred though, I'm wherever that money go
Glock 9 in my underclothes, you cop two of 'em, we frontin' four
Fuck niggas, we don't fuck with those
Bad bitches, never loved them though
Keep them round but never trust them though
This 62 so comfortable, hah!
I'm a field nigga, you a house nigga
I'm a real nigga, and you's a mouse nigga
Code rat, which means you code red
But I don't knock you, I just blame it on your old head, rats!

[Chorus: Rick Ross]
Pork on the fork, white in the pot
By any means, if ya like it or not
Malcolm X, by any means
Mini fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-salāmu 'alaykum, wa 'alaykum-salām
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the don
Real nigga, street certified
Hit the streets, whip cost three-thirty-five

[Verse 2: Wale]
Yeah, Wale though, uh
Malcolm X, get yo hand out my pocket
Some niggas walkin' with death, guess they ran out of options
Tell them niggas we movin', tell them niggas to do it
I swear we going H.A.M., though some of my niggas Sunni
They burn on every block, snitches here don't got no heart
Shit ain't been the same since Ronald Reagan helped Plymouth Rock
And we ain't land on it, Mr. Reagan
But it's gon make us rich, Mr. Reagan
Now, as-salāmu 'alaykum, wa 'alaykum-salām
She kneel down every Friday and then go to Jummah
Let 'em play with her box, she give the greatest top
She say these niggas is her prey and she makes Salat
Word, how they say that we not fly? How they say that we not workin'?
They just need convincing like Malcolm Little 'fore he converted
I'm on my deen, Inshallah, I'ma get her right
On the Bible, you can run but you can't hide

[Chorus: Rick Ross]
Pork on the fork, white in the pot
By any means, if ya like it or not
Malcolm X, by any means
Mini fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-salāmu 'alaykum, wa 'alaykum-salām
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the don
Real nigga, street certified
Hit the streets, whip cost three-thirty-five

[Verse 3: Pill]
Marchin' for cause, they put a hole in it
Start the applause, a rebel soul lifted
Preachin' for the paper, paparazzi, federales
Several rallies mask Allah's teachings through Shabazz
That's Malik, Omaha, Nebras
Corruption over cash, leave 'em leakin' in the cask'
Aim better, you better rebel, the smell of that cheddar and shells
Malcolm vision platinum in Africa when sat in that cell
My religion the kitchen, proper formulas
Benjamins to make sure my pockets have an abnormal bulge
My philosophy is rocks and weed, a pot to lean, a Glock to squeeze
Niggas clockin' dollars don't know how to read with mouths to feed
It's hard when starvin', Marcus Garvey mixed with Malcolm Little
Knowledge was obtained, fuck your chains and your master, nigga
We in the field buildin' muscle while you watch the house
And dustin' off the porcelain and open when they cock is out

[Chorus: Rick Ross]
Pork on the fork, white in the pot
By any means, if ya like it or not
Malcolm X, by any means
Mini fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-salāmu 'alaykum, wa 'alaykum-salām
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the don
Real nigga, street certified
Hit the streets, whip cost three-thirty-five

[Outro]
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“BY ANY MEANS” TRACK INFO

FeaturingMeek Mill, Pill & Rick Ross

Produced ByLil' Lody

Written ByRick Ross, Pill, Meek Mill & Wale

Release DateMay 10, 2011

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All comments from YouTube:

@ty_muaythai1636

Yo on the Bible you Qu-ran but, you can’t hide!
One of the hardest lines ever! 🔥

@Rainmanthereal

This track primes me so hard, I'm starting to believe in me again.

@topflight7951

BELIEVE

@mcfrisko834

2021 and this shit still bangs heavy 🔥

@mojomanebaby

2022 I'm rocking

@JohnnyQuest856

"On the Bible, you Qua'ran but you can't hide!!!" 🔥🔥🔥

@moviearchives9613

I think he is saying "on the bible you can run but you cant hide"

@raceanadreamcargrameater6227

@@moviearchives9613 shut up

@genericgoon5179

Still the coldest shit I've ever heard

@Og.gambino_

@@moviearchives9613 shut tf up

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