Moonlight
NLE Choppa feat. Big Sean Lyrics


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(Pipe that shit up, TnT)
(Tahj Money)
Brr, we on (for real, for real)
NLE Choppa (we on)
They know we on
Woah, woah (brr)
Straight up
Thug nigga
That's the moon, moonlight
Seems like, woah-oh, woah-oh, woah, oh woah (moonlight)
Yeah-yeah, the Top Shotta, I got the bombs like Al-Qaeda

Ayy
Thug nigga
We trappin' in the moonlight (in the moonlight)
We get the bag on the same day, the same night
Don't talk on tap phones, you know the feds run devices
Mama my backbone, she stood by me wrong or right
Let me rewind this shit, gotta rewind that lick
I lost 'bout ten on that shit, I gotta go and get it back
Got 'bout forty on my wrist, I got 'bout two hoes on my dick
I know she seen me when I glisten, now she wanna take a pic'

It seems right, gun lights, the sunlight (brr, brr)
One pipe, one life and a few stripes (a few stripes)
I changed my ways, my future brighter
It was scary, Michael Myers (it was scary, Michael Myers)
Feel entitled 'cause I want the title
Take it from my rival (take it from my rival)
Who feelin' my sorrow?
Pain in a bottle with desire
Look up to Rallo, I wanna own the hood I put on
Put on like cologne, I wanna show you you don't need a loan (don't need a loan)
Throw my hood on, it's VLone, Amiri denims, dawg
And we done seen a lot
A lotta killings on that block
And they left us in shock
Fuck medication I've been meditatin', facin' my problems (I been facin' my problems)
Police investigating, got another charge, ain't do nothin', hmm (I ain't do nothin')
I ain't never gon' lay down
I stand tall, two feet, ten toes (ten toes)
I don't care what I go through
I'ma stay down, I never fold (I never fold)
They say I'm slept on, but I bet I wake up a dreamer though (I bet I wake up a dreamer though)
She said she a squirter when I hit her she was creamin' though (damn)

Thug nigga
We trappin' in the moonlight
We get the bag on the same day, the same night
Don't talk on tap phones, you know the feds run devices
Mama my backbone, she stood by me wrong or right
Let me rewind this shit, gotta rewind that lick
I lost 'bout ten on that shit, I gotta go and get it back
Got 'bout forty on my wrist, I got 'bout two hoes on my dick
I know she seen me when I glisten, now she wanna take a pic'

Makin' a livin' while makin' a killin'
It don't make no sense but shit that's how I get it
I'm the example of hard work, commitment
The head of my clique, to move they need permission
The plug for a lotta things, I'm the extension
Chords get struck, I got strikes for my chain gang, but muhfuck a prison
Niggas is stuck 'cause they ain't got intentions, boy, when you gon' get it?
To get it you gotta give it, fuck the jealousy
All that resentment, the shit that you put out
Is only gon' come right back 'til you strengthen
To put this shit clearer, the world just a mirror
I'm up as I ever been, on an ascension, yeah
And I can't move iffy, the cameras go flicky
I roll with the blicky and I can't be trippin'
If I'm still alive that shit ain't no biggie
I am B-I-G, though, the king of my city
And my bitch so down, that she give me a kidney
Probably'll die for me, rather her live for me
Product of pain, I love what it did to me
I ain't no killer but, nigga, I'll kill you
If it ever had to come down to them or me
Move in divinity
I give a fuck if you get it 'cause bitch it ain't no gettin' rid of me

Thug nigga
We trappin' in the moonlight
We get the bag on the same day, the same night
Don't talk on tap phones, you know the feds run devices
My mom my backbone, she stood by me wrong or right
Let me rewind this shit, gotta rewind that lick
I lost 'bout ten on that shit, I gotta go and get it back
Got 'bout forty on my wrist, I got 'bout two ho's on my dick
I know she seen me when I glisten, now she wanna take a pic'

It seems like two wrongs don't make a right (don't make a right)
But you gon' tell a lie so you won't hurt my feelings, right?




I'm gangsta, the truth don't hurt me, it heals me (it heals me)
But thank you, I'ma make sure y'all feel me

Overall Meaning

NLE Choppa’s “Moonlight” is a song about his life in the ghetto, his struggle to make it big, and his love for his mother. The lyrics deal with quite a few themes and concepts, ranging from dealing with the police, making money, hard work, and love. The song is characterized by the heavy, almost menacing beats that give a sense of danger and impending threat lingering around the corner, adding to the already powerful images and emotions that the lyrics create.


The song's lyrics are filled with references to his life and problems, with a sense of hopelessness, struggle, and powerlessness permeating through them. The opening line, "Brr, we on" characterizes the song's overall attitude, with a sense of aggression and determination that underpins everything that he talks about. The rest of the lyrics continue in this vein, talking about his life in the ghetto, his struggles with money, and the pressure that he feels from the police.


One of the most striking aspects of the song is its heavy use of profanity, which adds to the overall sense of raw, unfiltered emotion and anger that underlies the lyrics. Overall, "Moonlight" is a powerful, intense song that captures the rawness and intensity of life in the ghetto, while also demonstrating the strength, determination, and resilience of the people who live there.



Line by Line Meaning

Pipe that shit up, TnT
Let's get the beat going and start the song off with energy


Brr, we on (for real, for real)
We are really out here and living our lives


NLE Choppa (we on)
I'm NLE Choppa and I'm still here


They know we on
People are aware of our presence and what we bring


Woah, woah (brr)
Getting hyped and excited for what's to come


Straight up
Telling it like it is


Thug nigga
A tough person who doesn't take any nonsense


That's the moon, moonlight
That's the beauty of the night sky


Seems like, woah-oh, woah-oh, woah, oh woah (moonlight)
The beauty of the moonlight is captivating and awe-inspiring


Yeah-yeah, the Top Shotta, I got the bombs like Al-Qaeda
I'm the Top Shotta, in charge, and I have the power


We trappin' in the moonlight (in the moonlight)
We're doing illegal activities in the darkness of the night


We get the bag on the same day, the same night
We make our money quickly and efficiently


Don't talk on tap phones, you know the feds run devices
Be cautious of what you say, as the government is always listening


Mama my backbone, she stood by me wrong or right
My mother is always there for me, through good times and bad


Let me rewind this shit, gotta rewind that lick
Let me go back and re-evaluate what happened


I lost 'bout ten on that shit, I gotta go and get it back
I lost some money and need to regain it


Got 'bout forty on my wrist, I got 'bout two hoes on my dick
I have expensive things and women are attracted to me


I know she seen me when I glisten, now she wanna take a pic'
She's attracted to my success, and wants a picture with me


It seems right, gun lights, the sunlight (brr, brr)
Things seem to be going well, but there's always a risk of danger


One pipe, one life and a few stripes (a few stripes)
You only have one life to live, so make it count


I changed my ways, my future brighter
I'm making positive changes to reach a better future


It was scary, Michael Myers (it was scary, Michael Myers)
The past was scary, like a horror movie


Feel entitled 'cause I want the title
I feel deserving of the things I want


Take it from my rival (take it from my rival)
I'll do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means taking from others


Who feelin' my sorrow?
Who understands my pain?


Pain in a bottle with desire
I'm feeling hurt and longing for something better


Look up to Rallo, I wanna own the hood I put on
I respect Rallo and want to achieve what he has


Put on like cologne, I wanna show you you don't need a loan (don't need a loan)
I want to inspire others by showing them that they don't need to rely on loans to succeed


Throw my hood on, it's VLone, Amiri denims, dawg
I dress in high-end fashion and represent my area


And we done seen a lot
We've experienced a lot of things


A lotta killings on that block
There's a lot of violence in our area


And they left us in shock
The violence has taken a toll on us


Fuck medication I've been meditatin', facin' my problems (I been facin' my problems)
I'm facing my problems head-on and dealing with them without medication


Police investigating, got another charge, ain't do nothin', hmm (I ain't do nothin')
I've been falsely accused and it's frustrating


I ain't never gon' lay down
I'm never going to give up


I stand tall, two feet, ten toes (ten toes)
I'm grounded and standing strong


I don't care what I go through
I don't mind what challenges I face


I'ma stay down, I never fold (I never fold)
I'm always going to stay true to myself


They say I'm slept on, but I bet I wake up a dreamer though (I bet I wake up a dreamer though)
People underestimate me, but I have big aspirations


She said she a squirter when I hit her she was creamin' though (damn)
She's sexually aroused by me


We trappin' in the moonlight
We're involved in illegal activities at night


Makin' a livin' while makin' a killin'
We're making money through illegal means


It don't make no sense but shit that's how I get it
Even though it's not logical, this is how I make my living


I'm the example of hard work, commitment
I'm an example of what can be achieved through hard work and dedication


The head of my clique, to move they need permission
I'm the leader of my group and decisions go through me


The plug for a lotta things, I'm the extension
I'm the middleman for a lot of illegal things


Chords get struck, I got strikes for my chain gang, but muhfuck a prison
I've been in trouble in the past, but I'm not going to let that bring me down


Niggas is stuck 'cause they ain't got intentions, boy, when you gon' get it?
People aren't succeeding because they don't have goals or plans


To get it you gotta give it, fuck the jealousy
To succeed, you have to put in hard work and ignore jealous people


All that resentment, the shit that you put out
If you're resentful, it will have negative effects on your life


Is only gon' come right back 'til you strengthen
Your negativity will only come back to hurt you in the end


To put this shit clearer, the world just a mirror
The world is a reflection of yourself


I'm up as I ever been, on an ascension, yeah
I'm doing better than ever and making progress


And I can't move iffy, the cameras go flicky
I have to be careful, as there are always people watching


I roll with the blicky and I can't be trippin'
I have to be armed and careful at all times


If I'm still alive that shit ain't no biggie
If I can survive the dangers I face, it's not a big deal


I am B-I-G, though, the king of my city
I am important and respected in my area


And my bitch so down, that she give me a kidney
My partner is so committed to me, she would even give me a kidney


Probably'll die for me, rather her live for me
She loves me so much, she would sacrifice her life for me


Product of pain, I love what it did to me
My struggles have made me who I am, and I'm proud of that


I ain't no killer but, nigga, I'll kill you
I'm not someone who seeks violence, but I won't hesitate to defend myself


If it ever had to come down to them or me
If necessary, I'll do what it takes to survive


Move in divinity
I operate in a way that's true to my beliefs and values


I give a fuck if you get it 'cause bitch it ain't no gettin' rid of me
I don't care if you understand me or not, I'm not going anywhere


My mom my backbone, she stood by me wrong or right
My mother is my support and always has my back


Got 'bout forty on my wrist, I got 'bout two ho's on my dick
I have expensive jewelry and women are attracted to me


It seems like two wrongs don't make a right (don't make a right)
Retaliation won't solve anything


But you gon' tell a lie so you won't hurt my feelings, right?
You're going to lie to keep me from getting upset, aren't you?


I'm gangsta, the truth don't hurt me, it heals me (it heals me)
I'm tough and the truth doesn't faze me, it only makes me stronger


But thank you, I'ma make sure y'all feel me
I appreciate the struggles I've faced, and will use them to inspire and motivate others




Lyrics © LUSH MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryson Potts, Rashaad Green, Sean Anderson, Tahj Vaughn, Thanush Perinpanesan, Thomas Horton

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