Modern Day
Migos Lyrics

Yeah (soo)
Acknowledging and affirming the start of the song with enthusiasm

Let's take a modern day stroll (woah)
Let's explore and navigate through the current era together

This is the modern day, ho
Emphasizing that this is the present time and context

Last time I checked, we was runnin' the globe (go)
Asserting dominance and success, implying they are in control globally

I'm 'bout to go fin'erfold
I'm about to go do something remarkable and impressive

Two knock two times, it's a brick at the door (two time)
A discreet signal for a drug transaction, referring to delivering drugs

Somebody blowin' up lil' mama phone (brrt)
Someone constantly contacting a girl and giving her attention

Lil' nigga just come get your ho (brrt, brrt)
Advising a young man to collect his girlfriend who is showing interest in them

I'm talkin' Patek on the wrist (ooh)
Referring to wearing a high-end Patek Philippe watch

Baguette go and dance on a bitch (baguettes)
Bragging about diamond jewelry sparkling on a woman

You know that bitch too thick (yeah)
Acknowledging that the woman has an attractive curvy body

You can't even see the pants on that bitch (bad)
Highlighting the woman's voluptuous figure, making it hard to notice her pants

The way that we spinnin' (yeah)
Describing the extravagant and showy whirlwind lifestyle they are living

Spinnin' in Hellcats, goin' Taz on a kit (spin)
Driving and spinning in expensive Hellcat cars, behaving recklessly

She wanna pop a G6 (pop it)
A girl wants to consume a recreational drug called G6

She suckin' on dick until six (yeah, ugh)
Engaging in sexual activities until the early hours of the morning

I make a movie, I'm goin' Michael Bay (yeah)
Referencing filmmaker Michael Bay, indicating their ability to create impressive and action-packed scenes

Huncho the sensei ('Cho)
Referring to themselves, especially Quavo, as the master or leader

The way that I'm movin', we goin' motorcade
The way they move, they attract attention and move in a protected convoy

Move the tactical way (tactical)
Adopting a strategic and planned approach, especially in dealing with rivals

I need the backend this way (ooh, backend)
Desiring financial rewards and profits from their endeavors

Somebody packin' this way (packin')
Referring to someone carrying a weapon, implying danger or protection

She get to clappin' that way (ooh, that way)
A woman shows enthusiasm and support by dancing or applauding

You don't got the answers like Sway (yeah, Sway)
You don't possess the knowledge or understanding to respond effectively

Fuck it, I'm coolin' (woo)
Feeling relaxed, calm, and content with the current situation

I'm in the coupe with the top and I'm wavin' the coolant (wavin')
Driving a convertible car with the roof down and enjoying the attention

Switch it, go doolie (yeah)
Switching lanes and driving recklessly with a beautiful woman by their side

With a bad bitch and I play with her mind and her coochie (coochie)
Engaging with an attractive woman both mentally and sexually

I'm still ratatouille (ooh, woo)
Referring to themselves as a skilled and successful individual, like the character from the animated movie 'Ratatouille'

I got a pipe that's so big it look like Chattahoochee (whip)
Boasting about having a large firearm that resembles the Chattahoochee River

We not the Fugees (yeah)
Stating that they are not similar to the musical group The Fugees

I'll go foolie if a nigga try to Three Stooge us (uh)
Reacting violently and aggressively if someone attempts to provoke or disrespect them

Break a brick down, nigga, break a brick down, nigga (yeah, brick)
Encouraging someone to divide a brick of drugs into smaller portions for distribution

Break a bitch down, nigga, break a bitch down, nigga (yeah, bitch)
Encouraging someone to disrespect or dominate a woman

Word around town, nigga, heard your ass get around, nigga (hey)
Informing someone that there are rumors circulating about their promiscuous behavior

Get the fuck from 'round nigga, you ain't even from the town, nigga
Telling someone to leave, emphasizing that they don't belong or are not respected in their territory

Where the fuck he came from? (Where?)
Expressing surprise and disbelief at someone's sudden appearance

When she see the Don she givin' me some
When a girl sees the person in charge, she shows him attention and affection

The 'Rari came red like a plum (red)
The Ferrari car they own is red, with a comparison to the color of a plum

The streets like the sound
Implying that the streets listen and respond to their actions and presence

I gotta ride with a drum, keep smoke in my lungs (smoke)
Having a firearm and consistently consuming drugs to maintain their lifestyle

Arabian bitch in the passenger seat
Having an attractive woman of Arab descent next to them in their car

Now she got a illegal bomb (bomb)
Suggesting that the woman possesses some illegal and dangerous merchandise

Baguette, the charm, rainbow, Daytona
Describing various high-end accessories and jewelry

I like to charm the arm (charm)
Enjoying the attention and admiration they receive due to their expensive accessories

That bitch is borin', oh, that's your main?
Expressing disinterest in a woman and questioning if she holds significance to someone

Come get her, can't help it, she gone
Advising someone to claim their girl before she becomes uninterested and moves on

Count up a bag but know we ain't tourin'
Accumulating a significant amount of money without needing to go on tour

If it ain't my money, I think it's annoyin'
Finding other people's wealth or financial matters uninteresting and bothersome

Pop me a Perc' (Perc') with a cup full of purp' (purp')
Taking prescription drugs called Percocet and drinking a mixture containing the color purple

When I hop in the 'Vert with no key and I storm (skrrt)
Driving a convertible car without needing a key and speeding away

BB the belt and I VV the arm (BB)
Wearing a designer belt and flaunting expensive diamond jewelry on their wrist

Hop on the PJ, go visit the farm (phew)
Boarding a private jet to travel and possibly visit their hometown or other locations

Indoor and outdoor, whatever you want (what you want?)
Offering options and versatility, being able to provide the desired environment

Put that lil' boy up, 'cause my money grown
Encouraging someone to put away their childish behavior because they have matured in terms of wealth

I know some niggas got rich off of zones (rich off of zones)
Knowing people who have made a substantial amount of money through drug dealing in specific areas

Made double digits off Apple iPhones (brrt)
Earning a significant amount of money from selling Apple iPhones on the black market

Throw that shit on, I get fly like a drone
Putting on expensive clothing and accessories, resulting in a stylish and confident appearance

Put dick in her once, she won't leave me alone (leave)
Engaging in sexual activity with a woman, causing her to become attached and constantly pursue them

KAPITAL bones, the wallet is Chrome
Referring to designer KAPITAL clothing and a chrome wallet, showcasing their expensive taste

They say that the opp' been lovin' the song
Rivals or enemies seem to be enjoying and respecting their music

Eat up the dab when they come around
Being influential and captivating when they are present

And then go and put everything we got on
Investing everything they have and taking risks in pursuit of success

If I got a plate, you know that he ate
If they have an opportunity or advantage, they will take full advantage and succeed

I'm too blessed and one thin' I can't do is hate (nah)
Feeling grateful for their blessings and expressing that they cannot harbor hatred

I like what you what you doin', just humble yourself
Appreciating someone's actions or behavior, advising them to remain humble

And know we the ones that opened the gate (uh)
Asserting that they have introduced a new style or era, and they are the originators

Big body Urus (big body), fast and the furious (voom)
Driving a large Lamborghini Urus SUV, emphasizing its size and speed

Grippin' my MAC, watch the rear of the mirror (who dat?)
Holding onto a firearm, being cautious and checking the surroundings

Baguettes on my neck on the Lear', I'm superior (Lear')
Wearing diamond jewelry on a private Learjet, asserting their superiority and wealth

Two-fifty each ear, what you say? I can't hear (huh?)
Having expensive diamond earrings worth $250,000 each, indicating that they are uninterested or disregarding someone's words

Shoot dices, my prices, they lower than serious (low)
Engaging in gambling, and their drug prices are relatively low compared to others

She ride the dick, speed it up by the gear (go)
Engaging in sexual activity and increasing the intensity

Dropped out of school 'cause I didn't wanna hear it (nah)
Deciding to leave school due to a lack of interest or dissatisfaction

I was thinkin' 'bout makin' a M every period (yes sir)
Considering making a million dollars consistently and regularly

Got my shit out the block (block)
Obtaining their wealth and success from the streets and illegal activities

Seventeen, hot, tryna plot on the guap (hey)
At the age of seventeen, being motivated and planning on acquiring money

Fuck that bitch, I had to go and get a knot (knot)
Showing disrespect towards a woman and focusing on accumulating money

I was on the block, ain't knowin' 'bout a yacht (who?)
Spending time in their neighborhood, unaware of the existence of a luxurious yacht

Stick in my crotch, Audemars watch (baow)
Concealing a firearm in their waistband and wearing a prestigious Audemars Piguet watch

Burberry shots, I was curvin' a thot (curve)
Wearing Burberry clothing, while rejecting or dismissing a promiscuous woman

Got Baby KK a Birkin, why not? (KK)
Purchasing a high-end Birkin bag for a significant other, questioning the reasoning behind it

Bought an AK, fell in love when I shot (AK)
Acquiring an assault rifle, enjoying the experience of shooting it

We beat 'em in dough (what else?), we beat 'em in hoes (what else?)
Being superior to others in terms of wealth and the number of women they attract

We beat 'em in clothes (what else?), we beat 'em in Lambos and the Rolls (what else?)
Surpassing others in terms of fashion, luxury cars, such as Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces

Hold up my wrist, it got rocks, light hold (hold)
Displaying diamond jewelry on their wrist, indicating their wealth and status

These boys are my kids, don't talk no more (shh)
Considering others in the industry as inferior, making them not worth discussing

I'm stuffin' dick in the back of this ho (huh)
Engaging in sexual activity with a woman

My Rollie got Skittles, you taste the rainbow (Skittles)
Referring to a colorful Rolex watch, making a play on the Skittles candy slogan

Kick down the door, lay 'em down, Kurtis Blow (on God)
Entering a location forcefully, injuring or intimidating people, referencing rapper Kurtis Blow

Droppin' the load in the Nawf, and it go (Nawf)
Distributing drugs in the Northside, completing transactions

Bad, but bitch ain't got nothin' to give (she ain't got nothin')
Referring to an attractive woman, but noting that she has nothing substantial to offer

I'm the dad in this industry, I got some kids (dad)
Considering themselves as the influential figure or leader in the music industry, having many followers and imitators

She wanna fuck me, I know, I can see it (I can see it)
Recognizing that a woman desires them sexually, being perceptive

Just for some clout, niggas jump off a bridge (clout)
Observing that some individuals will do anything for attention and social media recognition

I had the drop on the opp and we slid (drop)
Having the advantage and taking action against their rivals, swiftly leaving the scene

I don't be gamblin', my dawg, that's the wig (wig)
Not engaging in unnecessary risks or betting, as it is not within their nature

Make the money eight ways, I'm a squid (eight ways)
Finding multiple avenues to generate income, being highly adaptable

He tellin', he yellin' (yeah), he work with the pigs (woo)
Someone is informing or snitching, behaving confrontationally, associating with law enforcement

Get the fuck from 'round nigga, you ain't even from the town, nigga (yeah)
Reiterating that someone should leave, emphasizing that they have no connection or standing in their territory