Self Made
Meek Mill Lyrics

Self made
I have achieved success and wealth through my own efforts and hard work.

Gotta handle your own
You have to take care of your own responsibilities and not rely on others.

I'mma handle mine
I will take care of my own business and responsibilities.

They tried and tell me I don't fit up in this motha fucka
Others have tried to tell me that I don't belong or fit in this place.

'Cause Rozay been talkin' white he think he Uncle Ruckus
Because I, like Rozay, have been speaking intelligently and respectfully, some people think I am trying to be something I'm not.

I left Jimmy, they was spending silly with my budget
I left Jimmy, the record label, because they were spending my money recklessly and without care.

And now I'm rolling with some cooler niggas I can fuck with
Now, I am associating with people who are more genuine and trustworthy.

You by the cooler yea you niggas don't get no tick
You, standing by the cooler, are not part of the group and do not get any recognition or respect.

Bitch I think I'm teen wolf, dog nigga, ballin bitch
I feel like I am invincible, like the fictional character Teen Wolf, and I am dominating and succeeding.

Fly as Ricky steamboat, me and my Moschino
Me and my Moschino outfit are as stylish and impressive as the professional wrestler Ricky Steamboat.

I dont wear no five o ones, thousand dollar jeans flow
I don't wear cheap jeans; my style is all about expensive thousand dollar jeans.

Its funny how Gucci made all the slates gone
It is interesting how the clothing brand Gucci became so popular and made other brands irrelevant.

I'm winning cause Ricky made my mistakes known
I am succeeding because Ricky, possibly referring to his mentor or a role model, has publicly acknowledged the mistakes I've made and it has motivated me to improve.

Its funny that since I put this chain on
It is amusing that ever since I started wearing this chain, I have attracted more attention and interest from women.

These bitches appear quicker than state farm
Women seem to be interested in me and show up faster than State Farm insurance agents.

Wale Folarin somethin they can't ever smoke
Wale Folarin, referring to himself, is unique and cannot be easily imitated or surpassed by others.

Weed I can't pronounce man
I am using weed that is so potent or exotic that I can't even pronounce its name.

This shit would leave Rosetta stoned
This weed is so strong that it would even leave Rosetta Stone, a language learning program, feeling intoxicated or high.

This man can single handedly save the culture
I, Meek Mill, have the ability to save the culture or the music industry all by myself.

You got no spark you need some lighter man you Sammy Sosa
You lack the energy or charisma, you need a lighter to ignite your passion, like the baseball player Sammy Sosa.

So get it right okay you ballin' and I'm with the owners
Understand and acknowledge that you might be successful, but I am even more influential and respected because I am associated with the top individuals in the industry.

You know my drive is retarded like I'm riding doughnuts
You are aware that my determination and motivation are exceptional, similar to someone driving recklessly in circles.

Picture me rollin'
Imagine or visualize me driving around confidently and successfully.

Young, handsome and focused
I am young, attractive, and dedicated to my goals and aspirations.

Got that vision of Pac
I have the same vision or mindset as the late rapper Tupac Shakur.

Although I'm branded as Oprah
Despite being associated with success and wealth, like the television personality Oprah Winfrey, I am still underestimated or overlooked.

Michelangelo portrait meet Mia Angelou notebook
My artistic abilities and creativity are comparable to the iconic painter Michelangelo and poet Maya Angelou's writing.

Michael Jordan performance nigga I dream to be all of it
I aspire to achieve the same level of excellence and success as the legendary basketball player Michael Jordan.

Yea, I'm just a poet with some hang time
Yes, I am just a poet, but I also have impressive physical abilities and can stay in the air like a basketball player.

I don't really Shakespeare
I don't need to speak or recite like Shakespeare to impress or captivate others.

I just shake dice
I am simply taking risks and making moves based on chance or luck, similar to rolling dice.

Miami nights, made a couple grand
During my time in Miami, I earned a significant amount of money.

Private plane TSA can kiss my ass
I am flying in a private plane, and I have no regard for going through airport security checks.

Lord forgive me I'm trying know I ain't living right
I am acknowledging my mistakes and asking for forgiveness, even though I know I am not living a righteous or moral life.

But this card I'm trickin' with got no limit right
Although I am spending a lot of money on extravagant things, money is not a limitation or concern for me.

In this life you dead wrong or ain't living right
In this world, if you are not doing things correctly or morally, you are essentially already dead.

They on my ass like a center make them take a hike
People are constantly bothering or pressuring me to leave or give up, but I am determined to keep going and overcome their negativity.

All we wanted was an opportunity
All we desired and worked for was a chance or opportunity to succeed.

Its MMG baby
This is the Maybach Music Group, emphasizing the power and influence of the music label.

The dream team
We are a highly talented and successful group of individuals, similar to the legendary basketball team, the Dream Team.

I made it myself
I achieved success and wealth through my own efforts and hard work.

Guess I'm self made
I must be considered as someone who has created their success and didn't rely on others or external factors.

Fire starter put me anywhere I just blaze
I am a catalyst for change and success, and no matter where I am placed, I quickly excel and thrive.

Dropped out of school never made it to the twelfth grade
I dropped out of school and never completed the twelfth grade.

I'm so fucking raw haters hoping that I catch AIDS
I am incredibly talented and impressive, to the point where haters or jealous individuals hope that I face a serious illness or misfortune like contracting AIDS.

Motivated just from being broke
I am inspired and driven by the experiences of poverty and not having enough money.

Had a dream like Martin Luther, little bit of hope
Similar to Martin Luther King Jr., I had a dream and a small amount of hope for a better future.

If Sam Rosen never rolled and Malcolm never spoke
If the influential figures Sam Rosen and Malcolm X did not take action or advocate for change, my dreams and aspirations might not have been possible.

They'd probably find me in the woods hanging from a rope
If these figures did not act, I might have resorted to suicide and been found hanging from a rope in the woods.

Instead they lock me in the cell just for sellin' dope
However, the authorities have imprisoned me for the crime of selling drugs.

When people told me I was signed used to tell them no
When others told me that I had been signed to a record label, I would reject or deny their statements.

Cause I was never hesitant to represent
This is because I was always eager and proud to represent myself and my own identity.

Devil knocking at the door screaming let me in
Figuratively, the devil or negative influences and temptations are constantly trying to enter and corrupt my life.

Tell the owner hit the locks when we stepping in
When I am entering a place, I tell the owner to lock the doors to keep out any negative or unwanted influences.

Charlie Sheen on them haters, they don't wanna let me win
Similar to how Charlie Sheen responded to his critics, my haters or enemies do not want to see me succeed or be victorious.

Nah, niggas they don't wanna let me win
No, these individuals do not want to see me succeed or be successful.

But I'mma build it ground up, once again
However, I will start from the bottom and build my success all over again.

I kill these rappers early in the game, abortion
I successfully and easily defeat or outperform other rappers who are starting their careers, comparing it to aborting or ending their potential success.

Spit a verse like lemme get ya fam, extortion
I rap my verses with such skill and intensity, it can be compared to demanding money from others through extortion.

Send these niggas back to when they came, deportation
I send unsuccessful or unskilled rappers back to where they came from, metaphorically speaking, through deportation.

Make'm forefeit and I'm porshin six hundred horses
I make my opponents surrender or give up, and then I celebrate by driving a luxurious Porsche with six hundred horsepower.

Nine eleven, somebody call'em
My skills and success are so impressive that someone should contact the emergency services to respond appropriately, similar to the events of September 11th.

Kemba Walker cross 'em over, somebody fallin'
Like the professional basketball player Kemba Walker, I can skillfully and effectively outmaneuver my opponents, making them fall or stumble.

Jump back, I hit the shot, somebody ballin'
I skillfully make a shot in basketball, demonstrating my superiority and ability to succeed.

I'm at the dealer and I hear that Maserati callin'
While at the car dealership, I am tempted by the sound or allure of a Maserati, a luxury car brand.

Black and white diamonds looking like my neck be vollyballin'
The combination of black and white diamonds around my neck resembles the pattern of a volleyball, indicating that I am wearing expensive jewelry.

And this presi lookin' like somebody pottied on it
The Presidential Rolex watch on my wrist has been soiled or damaged, possibly indicating that I live a reckless or wild lifestyle.

I don't gotta join Illuminati just to get a new Bugatti
I do not need to be a part of a secret society like the Illuminati to afford a new Bugatti, a high-end sports car.

I'm just ridin' I done put a million miles all on my body
I am simply enjoying life and going along for the ride, having covered a significant distance or experienced a lot in my life and career.

Born to win
I was destined or meant to be successful and achieve victory.

Look around
Take a moment to observe and understand your surroundings.

From the projects to the penthouse
I have transitioned from living in low-income housing to now residing in a luxurious penthouse apartment.

Our vision never changed, we self made
Throughout our journey, our goals and aspirations remained the same and we achieved success through our own efforts.

Count that up
Tally or calculate the amount of money or success you have achieved.

P-I double L in the building
Representing his name, Meek Mill, with the abbreviation P-I double L (Pillow) as a signature statement.

Eight in the morning when that street clock bust
Early in the morning, when the street gets busy and active.

Kitchen overload
The kitchen is overflowing or busy with activity.

Door knob turns
Someone is entering or opening a door.

The aisle burn baking soda pourin'
The drugs or substances being cooked or prepared in the kitchen are causing a chemical reaction, with baking soda being added as an ingredient.

The clientele buy and sell like a pawn shop
The customers or clients are constantly buying and selling drugs, similar to a pawn shop dealing with various items.

Profit margings increase
The profit margins are growing or improving.

Agent to beat with my gun out
I am armed and ready, prepared to defend myself against any opposition or competition.

Out witted, out foxed you over matched
I have outsmarted and outmaneuvered my opponents, proving that they are no match for me.

House hidden, drop tops the sofas match
My wealth and success are hidden or discreet, but my convertible cars are still luxurious and impressive.

This is fine dine take out
These drugs or substances are of the highest quality, similar to fine dining in a restaurant, even if they are being sold for takeout or street use.

First date make out
The first experience or encounter with these drugs is so enjoyable or intense that it is comparable to making out on a first date.

Diamonds blind the lens and camera men on the stakeout
My diamond jewelry is so dazzling and impressive that it blinds or distracts the photographers or camera operators who are on a stakeout or trying to capture my image.

As I exit the steak house pockets on humongo
As I leave the high-end restaurant, my pockets are filled with an enormous amount of money or wealth.

Philosophical drama and wildin known as the Congo
I am known for engaging in intense or passionate discussions or debates, similar to the chaotic and dramatic events that often occur in the Congo.

Africana, Black as Ghana, be my attire
I proudly embrace my African heritage and wear clothing that represents or celebrates the black culture, similar to the country of Ghana.

Mary water, marijuana that stick to get higher
Marijuana, sometimes referred to as Mary Jane, is the substance or stick that is used to achieve a heightened state of consciousness or intoxication.

We blow stress through the vents of the Marriott
We relieve or release stress by indulging in luxury and comfort, depicted as blowing stress through the ventilation system of a high-class hotel like the Marriott.

We self made, carry on while we carry out
We have achieved success through our own efforts and hard work, and we will continue to live our lives and accomplish our goals while also completing the tasks at hand.

The lovely Teedra Moses
Referring to the singer Teedra Moses, highlighting her talent and beauty.

Self Made
Signifying that the artist, Meek Mill, has achieved success and wealth through his own efforts and hard work.