Blessings
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics


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Yeah
I got it
Look

You like the way I play the cards that I'm dealt, huh
You like how I came up and stayed myself, huh
All that shit I said on my tapes niggas felt, huh
Got it, can't lose it gotta turn it into wealth, huh
Like how I go hard and never fell, huh
Like I how stayed down and lift the world up
I sold out judging by the sales, huh
I'm a heavyweight judging by the scales, huh
My name ring bells plus it sell tickets
As I push past these thousands to these mil tickets
Hatin' niggas get some bread you gon' feel different
And you can feel Nip from looking at the world different
All black kids all trapped in
All waitin' on a day that we can back in
The all black Benz with the black tint
Cause now you worth something, nigga that's what that meant
Gold rollies, gold cubans
Made what you make off going gold way before music
Keep them squares out my circle, nigga no Rubik's
Cause niggas learn you just to hurt you I'm like no Judas
Summertime, top off
Fake ass Louis, knockoff
Young nigga, lost cause
And till I pray to God that we all ball
(Dear Lord, please Bless us)
Bless us with discretion not to blow this dough
Bless us with the strength not to fuck with hoes
Bless us with the gift of real loyalty
You know the type, he facin' life you pay the lawyer fee
Bless us with abundance let us ball hard
Protect us when they threaten us with a false charge
Bless us lord cause niggas with the extras Lord
Help me let the weight of what I made steer my direction more
All black leather, new coupe
Night vision in the dash make the moon blue
Nudie jeans on so my denim fresh
Making death threats but they ain't did it yet
Need to get some cash, fuck it get a check
But look, hop the fuck off this young nigga dick
I'm ballin', yo bitch callin'
My shit poppin' and yo shit keep floppin', look
Came in this game all the killas with me
Travel around the world I brought my niggas with me
Play the game right I build the foundation
Stay solid while these hatin' niggas stay hatin'
Summertime, top off
Try not to get your head knocked off




Young nigga, lost cause
And 'till I prayed to God that we all ball

Overall Meaning

In Nipsey Hussle's song "Blessings," he talks about his success and how he has turned his struggles into blessings. He mentions how people like the way he plays his cards and came up in the game while still being true to himself. He talks about the authenticity of his music and how it connects with people on a deeper level. Nipsey mentions his success in terms of sales and fame, but also how he has not lost touch with his true roots. He mentions his love for his community and his desire to uplift other people from difficult situations.


The chorus of the song is a prayer to God for blessings. Nipsey asks for discretion, strength, loyalty, and abundance for himself and his people. He asks for protection from false charges and for guidance in making the right decisions in his life. He acknowledges that there are people who want to take him down but he is resolute in his purpose to succeed and lift others. The song also talks about material wealth and luxury but the underlying message is that these things are not the end goal but rather a fruit of his labor.


Overall, "Blessings" is a song about Nipsey's journey to success, his commitment to staying true to himself and his community, and his strong religious faith. It's a song that celebrates the blessings that come from hard work and perseverance, but it's also a reminder to be grateful and to give back.


Line by Line Meaning

You like the way I play the cards that I'm dealt, huh
You admire how I handle the difficult situations that life presents to me


You like how I came up and stayed myself, huh
You appreciate how I have remained true to who I am despite my success


All that shit I said on my tapes niggas felt, huh
The lyrics that I wrote for my music resonated with and were meaningful to many people


Got it, can't lose it gotta turn it into wealth, huh
I have a talent and drive that I must use to create wealth and financial success for myself and those closest to me


Like how I go hard and never fell, huh
You admire my determination and work ethic, as I have never given up despite challenges and setbacks


Like I how stayed down and lift the world up
I have remained humble and grounded despite my success, and have used it to help others and make the world a better place


I sold out judging by the sales, huh
My music has been very successful commercially, as evidenced by its high sales


I'm a heavyweight judging by the scales, huh
I am very successful and powerful, as measured by both my financial wealth and the influence I have on others


My name ring bells plus it sell tickets
My reputation and fame are so great that they draw large crowds to my concerts


As I push past these thousands to these mil tickets
Through my hard work and dedication, I have been able to go from playing small venues to large arenas and selling millions of tickets


Hatin' niggas get some bread you gon' feel different
People who are jealous or critical of me would view me differently if they had the same level of financial success as I do


And you can feel Nip from looking at the world different
My unique perspective and worldview are evident in my music and my success as an artist


All black kids all trapped in
Black children are often stuck in difficult situations and have limited opportunities in life


All waitin' on a day that we can back in
We all hope for a better future in which we can achieve our goals and live more prosperous lives


The all black Benz with the black tint
Symbolizes financial success and luxury that many black people aspire to


Cause now you worth something, nigga that's what that meant
Having financial success and wealth makes you valuable and respected in society


Gold rollies, gold cubans
Expensive gold watches and chains that represent wealth and status


Made what you make off going gold way before music
I have been successful in business and entrepreneurship before I even started making music


Keep them squares out my circle, nigga no Rubik's
I keep only trustworthy people in my inner circle and avoid anyone who may cause problems or be untrustworthy


Cause niggas learn you just to hurt you I'm like no Judas
Many people will pretend to be friends with you in order to betray you, but I do not engage in that behavior like Judas did to Jesus


Summertime, top off
Enjoying the summer weather by driving with the convertible top down


Fake ass Louis, knockoff
People who wear fake designer clothing to appear wealthy and stylish


Young nigga, lost cause
Many young black people feel hopeless and have limited opportunities because of systemic racism and poverty


And till I pray to God that we all ball
I hope that we can all achieve financial success one day and live a more prosperous life


(Dear Lord, please Bless us)
A prayer for blessings and guidance in life


Bless us with discretion not to blow this dough
Help us to be responsible with our money and not waste it on frivolous things


Bless us with the strength not to fuck with hoes
Help us to be strong and not engage in unhealthy or toxic relationships with others


Bless us with the gift of real loyalty
Give us the ability to be truly loyal and trustworthy to those who deserve it


You know the type, he facin' life you pay the lawyer fee
The kind of loyalty where you would support someone even if they were in trouble with the law and needed help paying for a lawyer


Bless us with abundance let us ball hard
Allow us to achieve financial success and enjoy the luxuries of life


Protect us when they threaten us with a false charge
Protect us from false accusations and legal troubles that threaten our livelihood


Bless us lord cause niggas with the extras Lord
Protect us from people who try to bring us down or profit off our success through deceit or manipulation


Help me let the weight of what I made steer my direction more
Guide me in the right direction and help me use my success to make positive changes in the world


All black leather, new coupe
A stylish and expensive new car with black leather interior


Night vision in the dash make the moon blue
Technology in the car that allows you to see clearly in the dark and makes the surroundings appear blue


Nudie jeans on so my denim fresh
Wearing high-end and fashionable jeans to look stylish and make a statement


Making death threats but they ain't did it yet
People may talk tough and make threats, but they have not followed through with any violent actions


Need to get some cash, fuck it get a check
People need to make money and are willing to do whatever it takes to do so


But look, hop the fuck off this young nigga dick
Stop trying to take advantage of me and my success for your own gain


I'm ballin', yo bitch callin'
I am very successful and wealthy, and women are interested in me because of that


My shit poppin' and yo shit keep floppin', look
My music and brand are very successful, while yours is not doing well


Came in this game all the killas with me
I came into the music industry with a group of talented and driven individuals


Travel around the world I brought my niggas with me
As I have become more successful, I have brought my friends and team with me to experience travel and success


Play the game right I build the foundation
By following the rules and working hard, I have laid the groundwork for my success and built a strong foundation


Stay solid while these hatin' niggas stay hatin'
Despite the negativity and criticism I may face, I remain strong and committed to my goals


Try not to get your head knocked off
Avoiding dangerous situations and staying safe


And 'till I prayed to God that we all ball
I hope that we can all achieve financial success and enjoy the luxuries of life one day




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ermias Asghedom, John Wesley Groover, Lamar Daunte Edwards, Michael Ray Jr. Cox

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Yeah
I got it
Look

You like the way I play the cards that I'm dealt, huh
You like how I came up and stayed myself, huh
All that shit I said on my tapes niggas felt, huh
Got it, can't lose it, gotta turn it into wealth, huh
Like how I go hard and never fell, huh
Like I how stayed down and lift the world up
I sold out judging by the sales, huh
I'm a heavyweight judging by the scales, huh

My name ring bells plus it sell tickets
As I push past these thousands to these mil tickets
Hatin' niggas get some bread you gon' feel different
And you can feel Nip from looking at the world different
All black kids all trapped in
All waitin' on a day that we can back in
The all black Benz with the black tint
'Cause now you worth something, nigga that's what that meant

Gold rollies, gold cubans
Made what you make off going gold way before music
Keep them squares out my circle, nigga no Rubik's
'Cause niggas learn you just to hurt you, I'm like no Judas
Summertime, top off
Fake ass Louis, knockoff
Young nigga, lost cause
And 'til I pray to God that we all ball

Dear Lord, please bless us

Bless us with discretion not to blow this dough
Bless us with the strength not to fuck with hoes
Bless us with the gift of real loyalty
You know the type, he facin' life you pay the lawyer fee
Bless us with abundance, let us ball hard
Protect us when they threaten us with a false charge
Bless us Lord 'cause niggas with the extras Lord
Help me let the weight of what I made steer my direction more

All black leather, new coupe
Night vision in the dash make the moon blue
Nudie jeans on so my denim fresh
Making death threats but they ain't did it yet
Need to get some cash, fuck it, get a check
But look, hop the fuck off this young nigga dick
I'm ballin', yo bitch callin'
My shit poppin' and yo' shit keep floppin', look

Came in this game, all the killas with me
Travel around the world, I brought my niggas with me
Play the game right, I build the foundation
Stay solid while these hatin' niggas stay hatin'
Summertime, top off
Try not to get your head knocked off
Young nigga, lost cause
Until I prayed to God that we all ball

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Commas Culture

Greatest Rapper of ALL time

King Lui

Fr nip was n still is the goat

Rasaan Shakur

Landslide!!

AWC Professional's

@Cymone Anderson Nip could of been the greatest from LA tho

AWC Professional's

@superfly_duke And Nip is greater for LA than Pac because Nip from LA.

AWC Professional's

He could of or would of or was the King of L.A.

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PRETTIBLACC619 SDC

Nipsey you don't surprise me spitting so real, Just like Pac didn't. I KNEW THIS ALBUM WAS GOING TO BE FIRE!! THIS IS WHAT IT IS ABOUT, SPEAKING REAL SHIT. THERE'S NO OTHER IN THE INDUSTRY TODAY THAT CUT FROM THIS CLOTH! I WAS MISSING IT!

THE SPOT

I promise you

Shiftnever Over

💯💯💯

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East Wind Rain

The one thing about Nip is he's already inspired so many niggas and enlightened so many that he CAN'T be ever truly dead outside of not physically being here himself.

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