Truffles
Mick Jenkins Lyrics

Sittin' in my room, then I did some shrooms
I was alone in my room and I took psychedelic mushrooms

And I'm on the moon
The drugs have taken effect and I feel like I am floating in space

It was Goyard totes and Carhartt tees
I had expensive designer bags and casual clothing

And atop the Coldplay carpet 'round my feet
I had a Coldplay-themed carpet covering the floor

The Dolce scarf that's 'round my face, forgot my mask (Fuck, uh)
I wore a designer scarf on my face instead of a mask, but then realized I forgot it

Fuck up a mood ring, leavin' the tri-state
I'm in such a reckless state of mind that I would even damage a mood ring, and I'm leaving the tri-state area

I'm on that drip, shawty don't drip
I'm dressed very stylishly, while my partner also looks good

She know I'm comin' with my plate
She knows I'm bringing my share of drugs

Smoke out the zip, drown out my lip
I'm smoking a lot of weed, making my lips dry

I'm on a eighth of the truffle
I'm under the influence of an eighth of psychedelic mushrooms

Weight in the duffle
I have a significant amount of drugs with me

Lose and come right back like we played in the bubble
Even if we face setbacks, we bounce back like being inside a protective bubble

Tear shit down, play in the rubble
We destroy things and have fun in the aftermath

True shit, we ain't sayin' it subtle
We speak the truth explicitly, with no sugarcoating

Niggas is leeches, niggas is weeds, dawg
People around me are like parasites and nuisances

Life ain't a beast, this shit is a see-saw
Life is not a continuous struggle, it is a fluctuating ride

Shit is egregious, still slaves, it's a secret
The situation is shockingly bad, we are still oppressed but it's kept hidden

Still want the white man to tell you you prestigious
We still crave validation and approval from the dominant white culture

Rubbin' shoulders with the demons
I am in close contact with immoral and corrupt individuals

Niggas is tweakin', ah, hell nah
People around me are acting crazy and it's unacceptable

Here go another young nigga makin' trouble, yeah
Once again, I am a young person causing chaos and problems

Young nigga makin' trouble, wait
As a young person, I am actively causing disturbances

Got paid and I ain't eatin' in the chef kitchen
I received money but I'm not indulging in luxurious dining

He don't want the truffle, huh
He doesn't desire the psychedelic mushrooms I have

Trees funkier than a truffle, uh
The marijuana I smoke is more potent than the mushrooms

Think they want me in a muzzle, uh, ah, hell nah
They want to suppress my voice and opinions, but I refuse

Here's another nigga think he see it like the Hubble, ayy
Another person believes they have a clear perspective, like the Hubble Telescope

This nigga speakin' his mind, ayy
This person is expressing their thoughts openly

This nigga shit ain't like mine, ayy, ah, hell nah
Their experiences and circumstances are not the same as mine

Young nigga makin' trouble, huh
Once again, I am a young individual causing disturbances

Young nigga makin' double that money you taxed on
I am making twice the amount of money while avoiding excessive taxation

Then trip with the principal
Then I celebrate and have fun with the people in charge

I need patience 'cause I know that I'm gon' get the whole thing
I require patience because I am confident that I will achieve my ultimate goal

Gotta get it in intervals
I have to obtain it little by little in separate portions

Got the bases loaded, I'm tryna make it a Soul Train line
I have all the necessary resources and I'm aiming for a successful and celebratory outcome

Right at the home plate, talk shit in the interview
At the most crucial moment, I confidently express myself, even when facing criticism

Then I put back on my Dolce scarf
After facing challenges, I regain my luxurious and fashionable identity

Say too much and they'll finish you
If you reveal too many details, they will harm or destroy you

I am not stupid, I ain't no goofy
I am not naive or foolish

Know what the truth is, some shit just truth-y
I am aware of the actual truth, even if it appears to be exaggerated or questionable

Too many movies, niggas be thinkin' it's real life
People watch too many movies and start believing it reflects reality

'Til it's real life, then they livin' it foolishly
But when real-life situations occur, they handle them in a foolish manner

This shit is like a still life, for ill life
This situation resembles a stagnant image, but in reality, it is a depiction of a disturbed life

Now we readin' the eulogy, ah, hell nah
Now we are mourning the loss of someone, and it is horrifying

I can't go for the stain, no, my nigga
I can't accept or tolerate the blemish or negativity, my friend

I can't control the gang, no
I cannot manipulate or restrain the group of people I am associated with

My niggas all think different, ain't the same, see, I figured
The people I'm with have unique perspectives and are not similar in their thinking, as I realized

If I wanna stay sharp-minded, gotta keep me some sharp niggas
If I want to remain mentally alert, I need to surround myself with intelligent and perceptive individuals

And watch out for shark niggas
I need to be cautious of manipulative and deceitful individuals

No weapon for 'em, not even that Stark nigga
I have no defenses against them, not even the fictional character Tony Stark (Iron Man)

I'm chasin' the dark liquor with clear water
I am drinking hard liquor but trying to balance it with water for better clarity

It break it apart quicker
The clear water helps to dilute and break down the alcohol faster

I'm breakin' the blunt down, put the gun down
I am breaking apart the marijuana cigar and choosing to abstain from violence

Now we smokin' some raw niggas
Now we are smoking pure and unfiltered marijuana