In My Hands
Mike WiLL Made-It Lyrics


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Put the birds on a scale, it do a back flip
Put that money in the street, it do a cartwheel
And my nigga keep them drums lookin' like a Ferris wheel
Got you lookin' down the barrel of my stainless steel
Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands

Your life in my hands for playin' with my bands
You play with my money, I chop off your hands
My niggas be trappin', they trappin', they sellin'
The molly, the gas I can't stand
I'm prayin' tonight the enemy stay out of sight
I'm kickin' and whippin' and trappin' the white
The birds, they flyin' and singin' like Brian McKnight
Hunnit bands on your head, I'll take your life
Young rich nigga, pockets on Kelly Price
Feel like Bill Clinton, Versace linen
I'm packin' the F&N, see snakes in the trenches
Plenty of birds in the bando
Put the laser beam on my sniper rifle, I see fuck niggas in camo
Hunnit bands on your head, my nigga, I feel like you're disloyal
Heard he got them truckloads, I took it and put it in the water

Put the birds on a scale, it do a back flip
Put that money in the street, it do a cartwheel
And my nigga keep them drums lookin' like a Ferris wheel
Got you lookin' down the barrel of my stainless steel
Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands

Forgiatos on my Murcielago
Beat that pot like Harpo
Walkin' around with that sack
I play with them racks, call me Wells Fargo
Yellow diamond, that canary
Sell jawbreakers, Ed, Edd and Eddy
Pullin' up on Masta P, but I got the hookup
Leanin', my fella is shook up
Takeoff, they call me NASA
Ye ain't even know I own Delta
I'm beatin' the pot, Mayweather
Pockets on fat, call me Nutty Professor
And I got your life in my hands
The block so hot it need a fan
Gotta keep a gold F&N
Stainless steel all in my pants
You play with my money, my nigga, they'll pull out that Tommy
And take it from Clyde and Benji is Bonnie
The trap trampoline, it's jumpin'
Young nigga, I came from nothin' to somethin'
Now takin' them trips to Bahamas
The molly is bitin', Piranha
I'm smokin' on Porky, tell all my niggas
The animals come from the jungle

Put the birds on a scale, it do a back flip
Put that money in the street, it do a cartwheel
And my nigga keep them drums lookin' like a Ferris wheel
Got you lookin' down the barrel of my stainless steel
Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands




Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "In My Hands" by Mike Will Made-It feat. Migos is a rap song that describes the lavish lifestyle of the performers. The lyrics paint a picture of a lifestyle full of drugs, money, and guns, with the performers asserting their power and control over others. The lyrics open with the lines, "Put the birds on a scale, it do a back flip / Put that money in the street, it do a cartwheel," which describe the ostentatious ease with which the performers are able to handle their money and assets. The lines "Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands / Your life in my hands for playin' with my bands" show the severity of the performers' power, threatening to end anyone's life who crosses them.


The rest of the lyrics continue in this vein, with lines about trapping drugs and carrying guns, as well as flaunting their wealth with brand names and luxurious trips. The lines "Takeoff, they call me NASA / Ye ain't even know I own Delta" shows the performers' success and influence in the music industry, with one of the members being nicknamed after a famous space agency.


Overall, the song is a braggadocious display of the performers' wealth and power, repudiating the notion of hard work and instead showing that their success comes from trapping drugs and being ruthless with their dealings.


Line by Line Meaning

Put the birds on a scale, it do a back flip
When I weigh my drugs, they're so potent that the scale reacts like it's doing acrobatics.


Put that money in the street, it do a cartwheel
When I throw my money on the ground, it joyfully flips around like a gymnast.


And my nigga keep them drums lookin' like a Ferris wheel
My friend constantly stocks and rotates his firearms, making them appear like a Ferris wheel in motion.


Got you lookin' down the barrel of my stainless steel
You're in a dangerous situation and staring directly at the barrel of my gun.


Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
I have complete control over your life as I'm holding a large sum of money.


Your life in my hands for playin' with my bands
If you mess with my money, your life is in danger.


You play with my money, I chop off your hands
I will mutilate you in some way if you try to take my money or cheat me.


My niggas be trappin', they trappin', they sellin'
My associates are actively selling and dealing drugs on the streets.


The molly, the gas I can't stand
I can't tolerate users of molly or gasoline (possibly referring to drugs or violence).


I'm prayin' tonight the enemy stay out of sight
I'm hoping that my enemies stay away from me tonight to avoid any conflicts.


I'm kickin' and whippin' and trappin' the white
I'm busy selling drugs and mixing them with other substances (possibly referring to crack cocaine).


The birds, they flyin' and singin' like Brian McKnight
The drugs are moving and flourishing like birds that are singing like the R&B artist Brian McKnight.


Hunnit bands on your head, I'll take your life
If you have a hundred thousand dollars on you, I will kill you and take it.


Young rich nigga, pockets on Kelly Price
I'm a young, wealthy person with pockets that are similarly sized to Kelly Price (a singer with a large build).


Feel like Bill Clinton, Versace linen
I'm feeling powerful and luxurious, much like former U.S. President Bill Clinton in designer clothing.


I'm packin' the F&N, see snakes in the trenches
I have a firearm (likely a Fabrique Nationale) and I can see enemies lurking nearby.


Plenty of birds in the bando
There are numerous people selling drugs in the drug house (bando).


Put the laser beam on my sniper rifle, I see fuck niggas in camo
I'm equipped with a laser sight on my sniper rifle and can spot enemy targets dressed in camouflage.


Hunnit bands on your head, my nigga, I feel like you're disloyal
If you have a large sum of money on you, I suspect that you're untrustworthy.


Heard he got them truckloads, I took it and put it in the water
I heard that someone obtained a lot of drugs, so I stole them and hid them in a safe place (possibly referring to dumping drugs in a body of water).


Forgiatos on my Murcielago
I have expensive rims (Forgiatos) on my Lamborghini Murcielago.


Beat that pot like Harpo
I'm stirring a pot of drugs with such force that it sounds like how Harpo Marx would play the harp.


Walkin' around with that sack
I'm carrying drugs with me as I walk.


I play with them racks, call me Wells Fargo
I handle a lot of money (racks) and can be compared to the financial institution Wells Fargo.


Yellow diamond, that canary
I have flashy and valuable jewelry (yellow diamond) that is reminiscent of a canary bird.


Sell jawbreakers, Ed, Edd and Eddy
I'm selling candy (jawbreakers) and connecting it to the cartoon show Ed, Edd and Eddy which featured characters who were always trying to make money.


Pullin' up on Masta P, but I got the hookup
I'm visiting rapper Master P but I have a connection (hookup) that helps me get what I want.


Leanin', my fella is shook up
I'm sipping on lean (a drug concoction) and my friend is feeling uneasy or scared.


Takeoff, they call me NASA
My rap name is Takeoff and I'm nicknamed after NASA (likely because I'm high-flying).


Ye ain't even know I own Delta
You didn't even realize that I own the airline Delta (likely referring to my wealth and influence).


I'm beatin' the pot, Mayweather
I'm stirring my drug mixture with the same speed and intensity as boxer Floyd Mayweather beats his opponents.


Pockets on fat, call me Nutty Professor
I have a lot of money (fat pockets) and can be compared to the character in the movie The Nutty Professor who is wealthy and intelligent.


The block so hot it need a fan
The neighborhood is very dangerous and hot (happening) that it requires a fan or some way to cool down.


Gotta keep a gold F&N
I need to keep a firearm (likely a Fabrique Nationale) on me at all times (possibly made of gold for its value and style).


Stainless steel all in my pants
My pants have a lot of metal and are likely outfitted with various weapons and tools.


If you play with my money, my nigga, they'll pull out that Tommy
If you try to take my money or cheat me, my associates will bring out a firearm (likely a Thompson submachine gun) to fight back.


And take it from Clyde and Benji is Bonnie
I'm borrowing from the phrase 'Bonnie and Clyde' which refers to a crime couple - if you try to cheat me, my associates will take your money (Clyde) while I escape unscathed (Bonnie).


The trap trampoline, it's jumpin'
The drug house (trap) is busy and successful, like a trampoline that's constantly bouncing.


Young nigga, I came from nothin' to somethin'
I'm a young person who started with nothing and worked my way up to achieving success.


Now takin' them trips to Bahamas
I'm now wealthy enough to travel to tropical destinations like the Bahamas.


The molly is bitin', Piranha
The drug molly is powerful and biting like a piranha fish.


I'm smokin' on Porky, tell all my niggas
I'm smoking a drug (possibly weed) and telling my friends to do the same.


The animals come from the jungle
Drugs (the animals) come from a dangerous place (the jungle).


Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
I have complete control over your life as I'm holding a large sum of money.


Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
I have complete control over your life as I'm holding a large sum of money.


Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
I have complete control over your life as I'm holding a large sum of money.


Got your life in my hands, over a hundred bands
I have complete control over your life as I'm holding a large sum of money.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: TERENCE L. ABNEY, MARCELLA BRAILSFORD, KEIR LAMONT GIST, JAHEIM HOAGLAND, ERITZA LAUES, BALEWA M. MUHAMMAD, JAMES JASON POYSER, BALE'WA M. MUHAMMAD, ERITZA E. LAUES

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