Lights Out
Meek Mill Lyrics

Yeah
Introducing the song

This that "just got to a half a brick" music
Presenting the style and genre of the song

Young nigga
Referring to himself and his age

Putting lobster in the Oodles of Noodles
Boasting about his successful lifestyle and how he makes extravagant choices, such as adding lobster to a cheap meal

When I walk up in this bitch, they turn the lights out
Describing the impact he has when he enters a room or club

All the young niggas with me and they iced out
Referring to his entourage, who are all wearing expensive jewelry

I had to stack it up and get my mom a nice house
Explaining why he hustles and makes money; to provide for his family

I could've did the Wraith, instead I brought the bikes out
Choosing to make a practical purchase instead of an extravagant one

We never live for tomorrow, new half a brick in the car
Living in the moment and focusing on the present hustle

Rich and my chick is a star, I never wish on a star
Boasting about his wealth and successful relationship; not believing in luck or chance

Pull up and sit on the car, 'member when we used to starve
Showing off and reminiscing about his past struggles and how far he's come

Most of these niggas is frauds, they not who they say that they are
Calling out the fake people in his life and their false personas

Niggas do it for the Internet
Critiquing those who hustle for social media fame or clout

We ain't really really into that
Rejecting that lifestyle as not authentic

Push a foreign but you rented that
Poking fun at those who pretend to be wealthy and successful but are actually renting their material possessions

Shoot a scene, gotta give it back
Explaining the process of using rented material possessions for the sake of a music video or social media post

Took a loss on a lil cash
Admitting to taking financial losses in the hustle

I ain't trip about it, had to get it back
Staying positive and determined even in the face of financial setbacks

Move work like SlimFast
Comparing the process of selling drugs to a popular weight-loss program

Niggas in and out with a fifty pack
Describing the daily hustle of selling drugs in small quantities

Plugged in with the plugs, spites on with the blood
Referring to his connections to drug suppliers and the loyalty and trust involved

Fell back, got the Balmains 'cause the pockets only fit a dub
Choosing to wear a less expensive brand because of financial constraints

That was never what it was, I'ma tell it like it is
Being honest about his past and not glamorizing it

Bust down with the sig, whole gang with me on the way to LIV
Boasting about his expensive watch and his entourage on the way to a popular club

Every nigga with me iced out
Stating that everyone in his entourage is wearing expensive jewelry

Diamonds dance when the lights out
Describing the beauty of his jewelry

I just upgraded my lifestyle
Boasting about his successful lifestyle

Overnight and they like, "How?"
Surprising people with his sudden success

I treat my whip like a pet
Showing affection and care for his car

I step on the gas and you hear the pipes growl
Enjoying the sound of his car

I got like twenty on me at the car wash
Carrying a substantial amount of money with him

Got the Benz getting wiped down
Having his car cleaned and maintained

Diss records, keep my name out it
Warning others not to disrespect him in their music

I promise you won't get no fame out it
Threatening those who try to use his name for clout or fame

Rapping 'bout certain trap houses
Referring to the act of revealing specific locations where drugs are sold

Reminiscing when I used to slang out it
Thinking back to his past hustling days

My life was excitin', all of this ice on
Reflecting on his exciting and successful life

You catch me in Dyckman, I make it look easy
Describing how he makes success look effortless

They hate when they see me, I'm higher than deacon
Boasting that he is successful and famous

I'm speaking with Meeky and chasing the 'guine
Hanging out with fellow rapper Meek Mill and chasing money

Or you broke, you just feel abandoned
Stating that if one is broke, they may feel abandoned or isolated

Crowd screaming and I hear 'em chant
Being popular and celebrated by fans

Watch you steer the Phantom when I'm in the Hamptons
Thinking about how others admire him when he drives his luxury car in upper class areas

Same crew since when I was wearin' Vans
Remaining loyal to his friends and associates since his early days

It's show time when the gang appearin',
Describing how he and his crew make an entrance

Niggas hating but the bitches starin'
Noticing that other men may be jealous of his success and that women are attracted to it

Who would think that I'd get a mansion?
Reflecting on how far he has come from his humble beginnings

Twenty chains in the mirror, dancin'
Describing his extravagant jewelry and admiring it in the mirror

New crib with the elevator
Boasting about his new home with luxurious amenities

I got hella haters and they mad at me
Noticing that some people are jealous of his success and are angry with him for it

Up in Niemans, going bad at it
Shopping at upscale department store Neiman Marcus and enjoying it

Canada, like it was mad madness
Traveling to Canada and describing it as an exciting and intense experience

'Member back when I was dead pop
Reflecting on his past struggles and how people used to underestimate him

Pretty bitches used to laugh at us
Recalling how women used to mock and dismiss him

Now I pull up in the red drop
Showing off his new expensive car

With the thirty on me and the red dot
Carrying a gun for protection

And I lean on 'em when I come through like, "Swerve"
Driving recklessly and dangerously

Rat niggas up the street, shit, I'm like, "They got some nerve"
Being angry at those who are disloyal and untrustworthy

Every nigga 'round me look like they got them birds
Referring to his associates as if they have drug connections

Bust down, Big Meech, nigga, we ain't sweet beef, we purge
Referencing notorious drug dealer Big Meech and stating that they don't back down from any conflicts, but instead "purge" the negativity from their lives

I bet a mill that you know me, I used to run in them spots
Being confident that people know of his past and his reputation

We was just punching the last four, you was just punching the clock
Talking about his past as a drug dealer, and how others were busy with their regular jobs

I just got rid of my last whore, then I gave her mother a shot
Getting rid of his ex-girlfriend and then engaging in a sexual relationship with her mother

Pour up, I'm down to my last four, and I fill my cup to the top
Drinking alcohol and enjoying it despite having little money left

To my hood, I'm an icon, watching out for the pythons
Having respect and admiration in his hometown and being careful not to get involved with dangerous situations

10K on the left wrist, another dub on my right arm
Wearing expensive watches

I still come and spend nights on corners niggas took lives on
Returning to the dangerous areas of his past to show that he hasn't forgotten where he came from

And they ain't lackin', believe me, they packin'
Being aware of the danger in these areas and not underestimating anyone's ability to protect themselves

My youngins, they keeping they pipes drawn
Having young associates who carry guns

When I walk up in this bitch, they turn the lights out
Repeating the chorus, describing his impact when entering a room or club

All the young niggas with me and they iced out
Repeating the chorus, referring to his entourage and their expensive jewelry

I had to stack it up and get my mom a nice house
Repeating the chorus, reminding listeners why he hustles and makes money

I could've did the Wraith, instead I brought the bikes out
Repeating the chorus, reflecting on his practical choices over extravagant ones