Rico
MellowHype Lyrics


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We in the studio
I said, we in the studio
Is this mic on? Check-check

I'm thankful for my position I was given in life
'Cause I know some people livin' who ain't livin' this life
Read about starved children who ain't eatin' this right
Drug lords declare war, sellin' cheaper the price
Stuntin' dummy drug money, yeah, them sneakers is nice
Get your swag from the black sellin' back to the white
Niggas can't get a job, so we self-employed
If the coppers come a-knockin', we gon' help that boy
Bail money, welcome back home out of jail money
White girl pale money, sunny when we sell money
See seashell money, we sell money
Rain, hail money, Heaven what the hell money
Dusty paper, stale money
I thought they restricted it, did for most people
But we out here gettin' it

Watch your hands under her dress
We get the feelin' that she's faded and she's willin'
Screaming, "Wolf Gang, whip me off! Get me off!"
The sex, it turns to children
Then the children turn to villains
Villain wolves singin' "Kill them all, fuck 'em all!"

And that go for anybody that come around here
That ain't from around here
Ho, you too, you ain't special

Wolf Gang kill them all, fuck 'em all

She handles herself a classic
She got a nice ass but she can't run no games on me
She claim to like the stores and the clothes
Jeans bleached with the holes, but she can't get my bank homey
Too smart is no good, if she smart for no good it's so good
She can't flaunt her thing on me
She can be full of swag, drive a Jag, poppin' tags on the Ave
But she can't get her cake from me
That sounded like the hook I threw at her in the Swagger I rode in
Said she came to feel me in, when she really came to fill me in
Like baby what's the deal with it?
Seem to be attracted by the fiancee and finance that no wifey concealin' it
Dealin' with life's shuffle, then fold
Dippin' with the duffles I hold
If we are a couple, let's go
To the place where we lead in the life ?
Bring the pipe, blow the weed, punchlines to be received

Watch your hands under her dress
We get the feelin' that she's faded and she's willin'
Screaming, "Wolf Gang, whip me off! Get me off!"
The sex, it turns to children
Then the children turn to villains
Villain wolves singin' "Kill them all, fuck 'em all!"

And that go for anybody that come around here
That ain't from around here
Ho, you too, you ain't special





Wolf Gang kill them all, fuck 'em all

Overall Meaning

The song "Rico" by MellowHype is a reflective commentary on the world and one's place in it. The lyrics are an expression of gratitude for the singer's position in life and acknowledgement of how fortunate they are compared to others. The song touches on themes of drug dealing, self-employment, and the struggles faced by those who can't get work. The song's chorus, "Wolf Gang kill them all, fuck 'em all," is a nod to the rebellious, punk-influenced ethos of the hip-hop collective Odd Future, of which MellowHype was a part of. The phrase "Rico" is a double entendre, referring to both the acronym for "racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations," which is often used to target organized crime, and the Spanish word for "rich."


The first verse delves into the world of drug dealing and how it affects those who partake in it. The singer describes how drug lords declare war and sell drugs at cheaper prices, which leads to dangerous situations for those involved, all for the sake of status and appearance. The singer also touches on the idea of being self-employed due to a lack of opportunities, and how they have to be prepared for any legal ramifications that might arise. The second verse shifts the focus onto a woman and her attempts to impress the singer. The singer is unimpressed by her flaunting of her material possessions and is more interested in her as a person.


Line by Line Meaning

We in the studio
We are currently in the process of creating music in a studio.


I'm thankful for my position I was given in life
I am grateful for the opportunities and advantages that life has presented me with.


Drug lords declare war, sellin' cheaper the price
Drug dealers engage in fierce competition with one another, leading them to sell their products at lower prices.


Niggas can't get a job, so we self-employed
Many people in our community are unable to find traditional employment, leading them to start their own businesses.


Get your swag from the black sellin' back to the white
The fashion and style choices of our community are often adopted by others, who then sell those same trends back to us at a higher price.


See seashell money, we sell money
We treat paper money as a commodity to be bought and sold, rather than as a means of exchange for goods and services.


Wolf Gang kill them all, fuck 'em all
We have a sense of loyalty and camaraderie with our community, and a willingness to defend ourselves against outsiders who might seek to harm us.


She got a nice ass but she can't run no games on me
While the woman in question may possess physical attractiveness, she is not able to deceive or manipulate me in any way.


Jeans bleached with the holes, but she can't get my bank homey
While the woman in question may have expensive taste in fashion, she is unable to access or influence my financial resources.


If we are a couple, let's go / To the place where we lead in the life
If we are romantically involved, let us build a future together and strive for success in all aspects of life.


Villain wolves singin' "Kill them all, fuck 'em all!"
People who seek to do harm to us or our community are seen as enemies and are not to be tolerated or given any mercy.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Vyron Turner, Gerard Long, Frank Ocean

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