Migos Emmitt Smith
Migos Lyrics

50, 40, there he go
The singer is observing a fast, talented football player in action.

30, 20, there he go
The football player continues to move quickly down the field.

Touchdown! Go! Go! Go!
The football player scores a touchdown, and the crowd cheers.

Running with that sack, Emmitt Smith
The artist compares themselves to Hall of Fame football player Emmitt Smith, suggesting they are running with a successful 'sack' (presumably drugs).

Deuce-deuce pocket rocket, Emmitt Smith
The artist uses another football reference to describe their drug dealing - they carry a pocket-sized handgun, and their success is again compared to that of Emmitt Smith.

I just touched down on a pussy nigga
The singer successfully sold drugs to someone they perceive as weak or cowardly.

Emmitt Smith, Emmitt, Emmitt Smith, Emmitt, Emmitt Smith
The football analogy is repeated, potentially indicating how frequently the singer is making successful drug deals.

Finessing the plug
The artist is successfully navigating the drug supply chain to obtain their product.

I run with that sack and I make a touchdown
The artist continues to draw parallels between drug dealing and football, suggesting that each sale is like scoring a touchdown.

Ran on the money, hall of fame of finesse, ain't no Jim Brown
The artist is again comparing their drug dealing success to Hall of Fame athletes, boasting of their finesse and skill.

I know my momma she proud of me
The singer believes their mother would be proud of their financial success, despite the fact that it comes from selling drugs.

Young rich nigga, we the new trend now
The artist sees themselves as part of a new wave of young, wealthy people, and perhaps as a trailblazer in the drug industry.

Came a long way, from kicking the doors
The singer suggests that they have come a long way from a time when they had to physically force their way into buildings to make drug deals.

Now people they pay me in Paypal
The singer has become successful enough that their customers can pay for drugs online, rather than in person.

Want me to fuck with you cause I came up nigga?
The singer is questioning the motives of people who want to collaborate with them now that they are wealthy and successful.

My-my-my momma she told me she love me
The artist values their mother's affection, even as they participate in illegal activity.

Go get money nigga!
The artist encourages listeners to pursue financial success by any means necessary.

I came a long way, from chopping the trenches to rocking the mic and I did it, we did it
The singer is proud of their journey from selling drugs on the street to achieving success in the music industry.

My pockets on Pinky and I'm taking a pic
The singer is flaunting their wealth by taking a picture of their expensive watch (a Pinky ring).

From flying from city to city
The artist has achieved enough success to travel frequently for work or pleasure.

Run with the sack like I'm Emmitt and I keep the aiming for niggas who envy
The football/drug analogy returns, with the artist suggesting they are avoiding threats while continuing to achieve success.

Versace, Versace, Givenchy, Givenchy
The artist is naming high-end clothing brands they can afford to wear thanks to their drug money.

With double F's on me, no Fendi
The singer is wearing Fendi clothing with a pattern of logos that look similar to the double F Chanel logo.

My niggas ain't feelin' their bitches
The artist's associates are not happy in their current relationships.

They put on the ski mask, they leavin' no witness
The singer's associates are willing to commit violent crimes (such as robbery or murder) and cover their faces to avoid being identified.

My wrist just be spinnin' I'm doin' my fitness
The singer is wearing an expensive watch and comparing its rotation to the motion of exercising.

Hall of fame trappin', young niggas I'm feedin'
The singer has achieved a high level of success in drug dealing and is supporting others in their efforts to do the same.

My wrist game real sick so I need soup by Mrs Campbells
The artist's watch is very flashy and impressive, leading them to make a joke about being sick (in a positive way) and needing soup for their wrist.

I'm baking a dozen on camera
The artist is cooking drugs and recording the process.

Young niggas running with the work, Earl Campbell
The football/drug analogy continues, as the singer compares young drug dealers to football player Earl Campbell.

Trapping in bandos and shelters
The singer is selling drugs in abandoned buildings and other hidden locations.

Young Takeoff and I'm finna buy Delta
The artist and their associate Takeoff have achieved enough financial success to consider buying an airline (Delta) as a joke.

Can fit 2 plus 2 in my Phantom
The artist's car (a Rolls-Royce Phantom) is big enough to fit several people and bags of drugs.

Your pockets look like they got cancer
The artist insults someone else's poverty (suggesting their pockets are empty and unhealthy).

I just bought a brand new Mercedes from Haiti and set it on some Walter Paytons
The singer has purchased a luxury car and parked it on top of stacks of cash (referencing football player Walter Payton's nickname 'Sweetness'). They mention that the Mercedes was imported from Haiti, which may indicate that it is somehow special or different from other cars.

My 'migo he asked me to front him a kilo, I threw it to him like I'm Peyton
The artist's drug supplier asked them for a large amount of drugs (a kilogram), which they provided quickly and smoothly (like football player Peyton Manning throwing a pass).

I told momma we gon' make it
The singer has promised their mother that they will achieve success, and they believe they have accomplished this goal.

Now I'm on trips to make
The singer is traveling for work (likely drug deals) and continuing to achieve financial success.

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I set the fire with this pocket, rocket
The artist is comparing their explosive success in drug dealing to a rocket that can fit in their pocket (referring to their small handgun).

Emmitt, Emmitt, touchdown
The football/drug analogy returns, once again comparing drug deals (or possibly gunfire) to scoring touchdowns.

That's a hundred rounds, nigga laid down
The singer has fired a large number of bullets (presumably from their small handgun) and someone has been killed as a result.

None of my plugs from America, Africa, Australia
The singer's drug suppliers are from all over the world, indicating that they have a wide network.

Chopper gon' bite like Bull Terriers, none of my niggas they scared of yah!
The artist is armed with a powerful automatic weapon (a chopper) and their associates are not afraid of their enemies.

Hang a fuck nigga like ornament nigga, broke ass nigga unfortunate nigga
The artist suggests they are willing to harm or kill people they don't like, and insults someone for being poor.

I keep the babies like orphanage babies! Go to the moon like astrologist
The artist is protecting their stash of drugs (referring to them as 'babies') and also bragging about their immense success and wealth.

We not acceptin' apologies, sellin' the dope to economist
The singer is not interested in apologies from people they have harmed, and is firmly committed to continuing their drug dealing (even to those working in finance).

Young rich nigga ridin' 'round in the Bentley
The artist is riding in a very expensive car as a display of their wealth and success.

Throwin' money on the ceiling momma told me I'm ignint!
The singer is throwing large amounts of cash in the air (in celebration or as part of a party) and acknowledging that their mother would disapprove of their behavior.

Two steps ahead of ya, never been regular
The singer believes they are more clever and successful than others, and have always stood out as different.

Hit a nigga with the antedote and we burry him
The singer is capable of killing people (using their 'antedote') and burying their bodies without getting caught.

Hop in the Jag', I'm droppin' the top back
The artist is getting into their car (a Jaguar) and opening the roof to show off their success and allow themselves to be seen.

Smoking on gas like a nigga got cataracts
The artist is smoking very high-quality cannabis and is distracted or disoriented as a result (like someone with cataracts).

Duck ass nigga I'm calling you Aflac
The singer is insulting someone for being cowardly (like a duck), and comparing them to an insurance company (Aflac) that uses a duck in their advertising.

Alley oop dunking them bricks it's a Shaq attack
The football/drug analogy returns one final time, with the singer comparing their moves to legendary basketball player Shaquille O'Neal making a slam dunk.