Cocaína
Migos Lyrics

Cocaina, cocaina
Repeated refrain, emphasizing the subject of the song, cocaine.

I don't wanna serve my people
The singer does not want to sell cocaine to people in their own community.

You can call them birds, call them seagulls
Referring to customers who buy cocaine, who can be referred to by different names.

You can call the girl mamacita
Referring to a woman who is involved in selling or using cocaine.

I do this shit for my familia
The artist is involved in the cocaine trade to provide for their family.

Turn a half to a whole thing
Aiming to double their profits by turning a smaller amount of cocaine into a larger amount.

With cocaina you will make a name
Cocaine can bring wealth and notoriety.

If you wanna make a mountain
If you want to have a lot of cocaine to sell.

Gotta turn that kitchen to a hurricane
The artist must work hard to produce a lot of cocaine.

Trapping out the boarded houses
Selling cocaine out of abandoned houses or properties.

Don't go check the door without John Wayne
Be cautious and watchful when conducting drug deals.

All white bricks, plain Jane
Referring to the appearance of bricks of cocaine, which are usually white and unassuming.

Pure cocaina cane, cocaina cane
Referring to the type of cocaine that is being sold.

Have you ever seen a drop before?
Asking if the listener has ever seen cocaine before, specifically in its liquid form.

Have you ever seen a drought? (Hell nah)
Asking if the listener has ever experienced a time when cocaine was hard to come by.

Have you ever seen a pot before?
Asking if the listener has ever seen the apparatus used for cooking cocaine.

Fishscale jumping out
Referring to high quality cocaine that has a shiny and reflective appearance.

Everybody know cocaina make the whole world turn around
Cocaine is a lucrative and influential industry worldwide.

Out of Venezuela talking cocaina with the plug right now (cocaina)
Discussing cocaine with a supplier from Venezuela.

Ysl YSL
Referring to the fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent, which is frequently mentioned in rap music.

Migos 'til I'm dead and pale
The artist will remain loyal to their rap group, Migos, for life.

No cop whip it like a Chef
The artist can cook and process cocaine without drawing attention from law enforcement.

Count that profit like, yeah
Celebrating the money they make from selling cocaine.

Throttled up look like a crocker
The artist appears wealthy and successful, like a high-end chef.

Got some bad hoes up in Minneapolis
Referring to attractive women who are involved in the cocaine trade in the city of Minneapolis.

Got some crosses round my neck like pastors
Wearing crosses as jewelry like religious leaders.

Fuck a father like son, bitch, we bastards (fuck 'em)
The singer does not care about having a father figure or being part of a traditional family.

Got some baking soda, that's what sells a plug
Baking soda is commonly used to process cocaine and make it more potent, increasing its value.

I wanna see some heels, cooking make me love
The artist is attracted to women who can cook cocaine well.

Yeah, I got that dope like pieces, I would love to meet ya
The singer is confident in the quality of their cocaine and is looking for potential new customers.

I done beat it, beat it, now she say she bleeding
Having sex with a woman and then causing her to have her period.

Don't mislead her, treat her now she knows it's easy
The artist should not take advantage of women who are involved in the cocaine trade and should treat them with respect.

She know it's easy yea
Women involved in the cocaine trade are aware that selling or using cocaine is an easy way to make money and gain power.

Cocaina, call it Miley Cyrus (cocaina)
Comparing cocaine to the pop singer, Miley Cyrus, who is known for her wild and unpredictable behavior.

Actavis 'cause we don't drink that wise shit
Refusing to drink a cheap brand of cough syrup called 'Wise' and instead drinking the more expensive Actavis brand, which is often used to make a recreational drug called lean.

They talking about the Migos we spreading like we a virus
The Migos' popularity is growing quickly and gaining attention from the media and others in the music industry.

Thinking about running up on me, think I'm sweet, I wouldn't advise it
Warning anyone who might try to rob or harm the singer that they are not an easy target.

Diamonds build our temperature up, fucking run it to the closet
Wearing expensive jewelry raises the singer's status and can make them more attractive to potential customers.

Chopper make you do whatever I say niggas call me Simon
Having a weapon like a chopper makes the singer more powerful and intimidating. They are also called 'Simon,' a reference to the character Simon Phoenix from the movie Demolition Man who is feared by everyone.

When they growing all pinocchio, nigga, but I ain't lying
People may pretend to be successful or wealthy when they are not, but the artist is telling the truth about their success.

Most of these bitches ain't mine, I fuck them then move down the line
The artist is not interested in having a committed relationship with women, and instead treats them as disposable.

See that cocaina gon' bring you to crime
Cocaine can lead people to engage in criminal or violent behavior.

And that cocaina gon' start bringing the fire
Cocaine can create excitement and aggression in those who use it.

But get caught with that cocaina get time
If caught selling, using, or possessing cocaine, a person can face serious legal consequences.

You been fucking up and run at the wrong time
A warning to anyone involved in the cocaine trade who might make a mistake or face danger.

It can be a crumb they gon' charge you like it's a dime
Police and law enforcement may treat even a small amount of cocaine as if it is a larger amount and charge the person accordingly.

Looking at my neck and wrist like why I can't shine
Feeling frustrated that they cannot show off their wealth and status more openly.

Looking at the IA like why can't I rise?
Questioning why they are not able to become even more successful and wealthy through the cocaine trade.

Cocaina come out the boat and it's certified
Cocaine that arrives in the U.S. by boat is considered high quality and reliable.