Swish
Mike. Lyrics


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My bitch got a body like Alba
What up dog? I'm the alpha
So you better watch out, bruh
And that goes for anyone around us
Planted the money tree with my only fuckin' seed

Now it's sproutin'
Never had a fuck to give, so I see
No fuckin' point in countin'
That's for my accountant, he's good at countin'
Only thing the crib don't got is a fuckin' fountain
So I need a fountain
Tuey so high up that I feel like I live on a mountain
And I'm so high right now I feel like I'm on a mountain
I'm ridin' 'round in a brand new town

With the same old crew that I started with
Yeah the same dudes that I started with
I'm talkin' way back from the started with
That's the come-up starter kit
Yeah you gotta get it who you want it with
And I'm Mike Trout cause I don't strike out
I switched up, now I'm pitchin' hits
I switched up, now I flip the script
Now my agent send me scripts

And everybody say I need a deal soon
I ain't really gonna make a deal soon
Cause the TV show 'bout to pop off so
I ain't really gotta make a deal soon, nah

I went lookin' for trouble
Found nothin' I didn't like
I went lookin' for trouble
So that's what I'm 'bout to get tonight
Got damn
Who you know got it like this?
Who you know party like this?
Takin' shots at the bar like swish
Damn
Who you know got it like this?
Who you know party like this?
Takin' shots at the bar like swish

Signin' deals without a label involved
The size of the checks, you would think that I was still playin' some ball
That's a lot of money
Baby that's a stretch
Shit, maybe I should stretch cause you know I'm 'bout to run it
And if I ever said it then you know I prolly done it
And I'm still your favorite pitcher 'cause I'm keepin' it a hundred like yeah
I'm not a douche, I just do shit

This is more to me than music
You can only run the game if the shoe fits
And the pen to the page is the blueprint
And when the game's on the line, I'm the stencil
Left my prints on the field like I'm Cecil

Just touched down in Beantown like a lentil
Smokin' out the window in the rental, yeah
And I'm wingin' it, you'd think I had a few Red Bulls, yeah
And my schedule's hectic so that shit's essential, yeah
And I throw back so many drinks I'm feelin' retro, yeah
But it's a new era, no Mitchell & Ness though

I went lookin' for trouble
Found nothin' I didn't like
I went lookin' for trouble
So that's what I'm 'bout to get tonight
Got damn
Who you know got it like this?
Who you know party like this?
Takin' shots at the bar like swish
Damn
Who you know got it like this?
Who you know party like this?
Takin' shots at the bar like swish

You can see it all if the view's right
I've been goin' up quite a few flights
Nah I ain't fallin' off but you might
True life and I finally got the tunes right
Better cop that shit, red and blue lights
Takin' bottles to the face like I'm Shoenice
Yeah that's that shit that I do like
Nah I ain't gonna puke but Blue might, you right, yeah
Pukes You good? (Yeah)

Turned my life into a lifestyle
That's my life now
Got people tattin' up their skin with every word I write down
Got me like, "Wow"
I guess I'm the one to keep your eye on
In my top five, I'm Dylan
And Dylan and Dylan and Dylan

If my girl Giselle then I'm Tom
And now I'm on your TV screen like, "Hi mom"
Got Gerry up on TMZ like, "Hi mom" (Hi mom)
Swear to God I'm not high, mom
Wait, okay, sorry I lied, mom
Man I told my father I'd be goin' farther
Cause my flows are harder than a throw from Rowengarter
Broke both my arms and now they both are stronger
Then I dip like Copenhagen, oh my God and...

I went lookin' for trouble
Found nothin' I didn't like
I went lookin' for trouble
So that's what I'm 'bout to get tonight
Got damn
Who you know got it like this?
Who you know party like this?
Takin' shots at the bar like swish
Damn
Who you know got it like this?
Who you know party like this?
Takin' shots at the bar like swish





Tell them, you never know when they wanna listen, so

Overall Meaning

Mike's song "Swish" is a braggadocious track where he proclaims his status as alpha over the beat. The opening lyrics, "My bitch got a body like Alba/What up dog? I'm the alpha/So you better watch out, bruh/And that goes for anyone around us" sets the tone for the track. Mike is confident and unafraid to assert his dominance. He later talks about planting a money tree and never having a f*ck to give. He also references his come-up starter kit, the same old crew he started with, and being able to flip the script.


Mike talks about the money he's made signifying that he doesn't need a record deal since he has a TV show coming up. He references leaving his prints on the field like Cecil and being in Beantown like a lentil. Mike also touches on how he's not a douche, despite the bravado in the song. He claims that "this is more to me than music" and that his pen to the page is the blueprint. He ends the song with a playful reference to his father, who he promised he'd be going farther.


Overall, "Swish" is a song about Mike's success and confidence. The braggadocio nature of the lyrics serve to elevate the song and Mike's image.


Line by Line Meaning

My bitch got a body like Alba
My significant other has a physique comparable to that of Jessica Alba


What up dog? I'm the alpha
Greeting, my friend. I hold the position of leader within my group


So you better watch out, bruh
It would be wise for you to be cautious around me


And that goes for anyone around us
This advice applies to all those within our vicinity


Planted the money tree with my only fuckin' seed
I invested all of my resources into a venture with great potential for profit


Now it's sproutin'
It has started to produce returns


Never had a fuck to give, so I see
I have never cared much about anything


No fuckin' point in countin'
There is no reason to tally up any numbers


That's for my accountant, he's good at countin'
Counting is a task best suited for my professional financial advisor


Only thing the crib don't got is a fuckin' fountain
The only thing my home is lacking is a decorative water feature


So I need a fountain
I desire a fountain for my residence


Tuey so high up that I feel like I live on a mountain
I am currently in a state of being under the influence of a substance, causing me to feel elevated in altitude


And I'm so high right now I feel like I'm on a mountain
This substance has further amplified my sense of increased elevation


I'm ridin' 'round in a brand new town
I am traveling in a new area in my recently acquired vehicle


With the same old crew that I started with
I am accompanied by the same group of associates that I began my journey with


Yeah the same dudes that I started with
These individuals have remained consistent in their loyalty to me


I'm talkin' way back from the started with
These people were with me from the very beginning


That's the come-up starter kit
These individuals were a key component in my ascent to success


Yeah you gotta get it who you want it with
It is important to surround yourself with those who share your goals and vision


And I'm Mike Trout cause I don't strike out
I am successful and avoid failure, akin to the baseball player Mike Trout who is known for his low strikeout rate


I switched up, now I'm pitchin' hits
I have changed my approach and now I am creating successful and popular works


Now my agent send me scripts
My representative is now providing me with various creative projects to consider


And everybody say I need a deal soon
Many believe that I should sign a contract for my work in the near future


I ain't really gonna make a deal soon
I do not plan on agreeing to any contracts in the immediate future


Cause the TV show 'bout to pop off so
My television program is about to become very successful


I ain't really gotta make a deal soon, nah
There is currently no pressing need for me to enter into a contract


I went lookin' for trouble
I intentionally sought out conflict


Found nothin' I didn't like
I did not encounter anything that displeased me


So that's what I'm 'bout to get tonight
I am planning to engage in activities that satisfy my desires


Got damn
Exclamatory expression of surprise or excitement


Who you know got it like this?
Do you know anyone with a situation as favorable as mine?


Who you know party like this?
Do you know anyone with a party as lively as this?


Takin' shots at the bar like swish
I am successfully making all of my shots while drinking at the bar


Signin' deals without a label involved
I am entering into agreements without a record label intermediary


The size of the checks, you would think that I was still playin' some ball
The amount of money involved in these agreements is comparable to that of a professional athlete


That's a lot of money
The amount of money involved is significant


Baby that's a stretch
However, it is an exaggeration to some degree


Shit, maybe I should stretch cause you know I'm 'bout to run it
Perhaps I should limber up, because I am about to take on a great challenge


And if I ever said it then you know I prolly done it
If I express that I have accomplished something, it is safe to assume that I have indeed succeeded


And I'm still your favorite pitcher 'cause I'm keepin' it a hundred like yeah
I continue to be your preferred artist because I am honest and genuine in my music


I'm not a douche, I just do shit
I am not arrogant or unpleasant; I simply take action


This is more to me than music
My artistic output has greater significance and purpose for me


You can only run the game if the shoe fits
Successful participation in this industry requires a particular skillset


And the pen to the page is the blueprint
My writing and creation process is the foundation for the rest of my work


And when the game's on the line, I'm the stencil
When the stakes are high, I am the one who stands out and makes an impact


Left my prints on the field like I'm Cecil
I have made a significant impression on my chosen field of work, similar to Cecil Fielder's impact on baseball


Just touched down in Beantown like a lentil
I have just arrived in Boston, using lentils as a playful comparison to the city's nickname


Smokin' out the window in the rental, yeah
I am smoking while driving in a rented vehicle


And I'm wingin' it, you'd think I had a few Red Bulls, yeah
I am improvising and flying by the seat of my pants, with the energy of someone who has consumed energy drinks


And my schedule's hectic so that shit's essential, yeah
Due to my busy agenda, certain actions are crucial for my success


And I throw back so many drinks I'm feelin' retro, yeah
I am drinking a large amount of alcohol, to the point that I feel like I am living in a past era


But it's a new era, no Mitchell & Ness though
Despite my outdated feel, I am embracing the present and not wearing retro sports attire


You can see it all if the view's right
With the right perspective, all aspects of my life are easily visible


I've been goin' up quite a few flights
I have been experiencing a great deal of success and progress lately


Nah I ain't fallin' off but you might
Though I am achieving new heights, others may not fare as well


True life and I finally got the tunes right
This is my authentic life, and I have finally produced music that accurately reflects that


Better cop that shit, red and blue lights
I recommend obtaining my music, even if it means being caught by the police


Takin' bottles to the face like I'm Shoenice
I am drinking alcohol quickly, similar to internet personality Shoenice


Yeah that's that shit that I do like
This is an activity that brings me pleasure


Nah I ain't gonna puke but Blue might, you right, yeah
I do not anticipate vomiting, but one of my companions might


Pukes You good? (Yeah)
Are you feeling okay after vomiting? (Yes)


Turned my life into a lifestyle
I have made my way of living into a brand and image


That's my life now
This is what my existence revolves around


Got people tattin' up their skin with every word I write down
My lyrics have inspired fans to tattoo my words onto their bodies


Got me like, "Wow"
This shocks and amazes me


I guess I'm the one to keep your eye on
As a result of my success and growing popularity, it would be wise to follow my career


In my top five, I'm Dylan
When creating a list of the greatest artists, I am among the top five, compared to Bob Dylan


And Dylan and Dylan and Dylan
My ability and influence is comparable to three iterations of Bob Dylan


If my girl Giselle then I'm Tom
If my female companion is Giselle Bündchen, then I am Tom Brady


And now I'm on your TV screen like, "Hi mom"
I have achieved enough success to appear on television, saying hello to my mother


Got Gerry up on TMZ like, "Hi mom" (Hi mom)
My achievements have been significant enough to be discussed on entertainment news program TMZ, again greeting my mother


Swear to God I'm not high, mom
I assure you, mother, that I am in a sober state of mind


Wait, okay, sorry I lied, mom
Actually, I must admit I was being untruthful earlier


Man I told my father I'd be goin' farther
I previously promised my dad that I would achieve great things


Cause my flows are harder than a throw from Rowengarter
My rapping style is tougher and stronger than a powerful throw from former Major League Baseball player Jim Rowengartner


Broke both my arms and now they both are stronger
Even though I experienced adversity by injuring both of my arms, they have healed and are now more capable


Then I dip like Copenhagen, oh my God and...
I leave in a similar fashion to plugging a can of smokeless tobacco, and exclaim my amazement with an exclamation of the Lord's name


Tell them, you never know when they wanna listen, so
It is important to communicate your message, but you never know when people will want to listen, so be prepared for the opportunity




Writer(s): Carl Austin Rosen, James Ryan Defina, Louis Russell Bell, Michael Francis Seander Jr.

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@_DWNTME

The production on this song is INSANE. He doesn't have mad bars or anything but the way he carries himself along with his voice, it compliments what he's saying

@SmashCoach

JDK that's what we call swagg,lol👍

@jasonkmvang

He carries the swagger.

@evan-ln3fk

He got mad flow

@a2thee270

@SmashCoach I was just gonna type that. Great minds think alike

@SaybellaMWhite

@Shangpoos Amazing life 💯

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@AliyaEats

2k19 still got that flow

@lowtekgraham544

So sick

@AlexGarcia-ke3qq

Yuhh

@r.ianuhh

🔥🔥

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