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Migos Lyrics


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Rich then famous

Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be, nigga nigga
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous

Young nigga, young nigga I'll rather be richer
Than flexing these cameras and taking these pictures
I'm a young nigga, I walk 'round the hood
I got boss credentials, they callin' me mister
Quick to shoot 3, Derek Fisher
No referee I'm official
I just might pull out my Fisker
You pussy I see your whiskers
Call up the plug no Santa
But he sending trees and gas for Christmas
Whippin' the dope, I terminate it
J's they say it's delicious
I got a bitch in my kitchen
With a onion booty I call her Delicious
And after she water whip it
I make that bitch wash the dishes
Into the Fisker, I'm doing 250
I'm praying I don't get a ticket
Yes I'm a Migo, but I don't wear Dickies
I'll rather put on True Religion
And if you want fame over money my nigga
Then you not true to your religion
I'll rather be rich
'Cause its some niggas that's famous that ain't got shit.

Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be, nigga nigga
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous

I'll rather be rich, I flex with your bitch
You can have the fame, you can have the gold chain
M's nigga, want them M's nigga
Got some niggas in the hood, they got M's nigga
Ask P, ask me
Northside Migo gang OG
Ridin' round, deuces on a damn Audi
'Fore I had a deal, young nigga copped it
Them dubs, them fifties, them hundreds
My trap always bunkin' you niggas is funny
I'm laughin with money
Beatin' the pot like I'm Sonny
Taking them trips making them flip
12 hit the block then I dip
Callin' up P, for the whips
Get in the pot then I WHIP!

Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be, nigga nigga
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
R-Rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous




Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
R-Rich than famous

Overall Meaning

In Migos' song "Rich then Famous," the group expresses their preference for financial success rather than the notoriety that often comes with fame. The chorus repeats the phrase "Nigga I'd rather be rich than famous" multiple times re-emphasizing their point. The song also touches on typical themes of trap music, including drug dealing, high fashion, and luxury cars.


The first verse begins with the line "Young nigga, young nigga I'd rather be richer Than flexing these cameras and taking these pictures," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The Migos members describe their lives, which are full of luxury cars, exotic drugs, and women with "onion booties." The trio brags about their basketball skills, proclaiming that they don't need a referee because they're the official judge of the court. They also reference their preferred fashion brand, True Religion, and dismiss Dickies as a less desirable option. The second verse of the song is much shorter than the first, with Offset rapping, "I'd rather be rich, I flex with your bitch You can have the fame, you can have the gold chain." This reinforces the message of the song's chorus, that they would rather have financial success than fame.


Line by Line Meaning

Nigga I'll rather be rich than famous
The singer values wealth over fame.


R-Rich than famous
Reinforcing the singer's preference for wealth over fame.


Nigga I'll rather be, nigga nigga
Reiterating the singer's belief that wealth is more important than fame.


Young nigga, young nigga I'll rather be richer
The artist prefers to continue building wealth rather than gaining fame.


Than flexing these cameras and taking these pictures
The artist is not interested in flaunting their wealth and attention for the camera.


I got boss credentials, they callin' me mister
The singer's success has earned them respect and admiration from their peers.


No referee I'm official
The singer is confident and authoritative in their actions and decisions.


I just might pull out my Fisker
The artist has expensive tastes and enjoys showing off their wealth.


You pussy I see your whiskers
The artist is not afraid to call out those who they consider weak or inferior.


Whippin' the dope, I terminate it
The artist is involved in the drug trade and is adept at producing and selling illicit substances.


J's they say it's delicious
The singer's drugs are highly sought after and deemed enjoyable by their customers.


I got a bitch in my kitchen
The artist has a woman assisting them in their drug operation.


With a onion booty I call her Delicious
The singer objectifies and sexualizes women.


And after she water whip it
The woman assists the singer in processing and preparing drugs for sale.


I make that bitch wash the dishes
The singer has a low opinion of the woman and treats her poorly.


Into the Fisker, I'm doing 250
The artist enjoys driving their expensive car at high speeds.


Yes I'm a Migo, but I don't wear Dickies
The artist is a member of the rap group Migos but doesn't conform to all of their associated fashion choices.


I'll rather put on True Religion
The singer prefers to wear expensive designer clothing.


And if you want fame over money my nigga
The singer is addressing those who prioritize fame over wealth.


Then you not true to your religion
The artist believes that prioritizing fame over wealth goes against their personal values.


I'll rather be rich
The artist has a strong preference for wealth.


'Cause its some niggas that's famous that ain't got shit.
The artist believes that some famous people are not actually wealthy or successful.


I'll rather be rich, I flex with your bitch
The singer enjoys flaunting their wealth and success to others.


You can have the fame, you can have the gold chain
The artist is willing to let others have the trappings of fame and wealth in exchange for focusing on their own financial success.


M's nigga, want them M's nigga
The singer is referring to millions of dollars, emphasizing their desire for wealth.


Got some niggas in the hood, they got M's nigga
The singer knows people in their neighborhood who are also wealthy.


Ask P, ask me
The singer and someone else named P could provide more information about their wealth and success.


Northside Migo gang OG
The artist identifies as part of the Migos and is an original member of their group.


Ridin' round, deuces on a damn Audi
The artist enjoys driving their luxury Audi with two fingers on the steering wheel, a gesture of nonchalant ease.


'Fore I had a deal, young nigga copped it
The singer acquired their wealth and luxury items before achieving mainstream success or signing with a record label.


Them dubs, them fifties, them hundreds
The singer has various denominations of cash in their possession, ranging from $20 bills to $100 bills.


My trap always bunkin' you niggas is funny
The artist's drug operation is constantly successful and profitable, making them amused by those who doubt their success.


Beatin' the pot like I'm Sonny
The artist is vigorously stirring a pot of drugs to prepare them for sale or use, comparing their actions to those of the character Sonny from the movie The Godfather.


Taking them trips making them flip
The artist is traveling to other locations to buy drugs and then selling them for a profit.


12 hit the block then I dip
The police have arrived on the singer's street, and they are quickly leaving the area to avoid getting caught selling drugs.


Callin' up P, for the whips
The artist is contacting someone named P to acquire additional luxury vehicles.


Get in the pot then I WHIP!
The singer is vigorously stirring the drugs in the pot, emphasizing their involvement in the drug trade.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: KIARI KENDRELL CEPHUS, KIRSNICK KHARI BALL, QUAVIOUS MARSHALL, Kiari Cephus, Kirshnik Ball, Michael Givens

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Only real migos fans know bout these hits rip takeoff you’ll be missed

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I remember sbsw Austin Texas meet these niggas as young bulls

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Devin Williams

This was the first song that introduced me to the Migos... R.I.P YOUNG KING

Gus

Same bro ... fly high 1youngTakeoff

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