Hussle was murdered outside his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.
Dreamin'
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics
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Uh, yeah
(How to say it right)
Ralo
Uh, look
I'm like, follow my steps, and you see what I'm 'bout
I keep that money comin' in and never goin' out
I beat that pussy up until it's watered down
She call me once a day to see if I'm around
But nine times out of ten I'm probably out of town
I told you ease up you more persistent now
I'm frontin' though 'cause if you stopped I'd probably miss the sound
Somewhere in between us, it's attraction and it's seeded
You make me wanna make you tat my name across your cleavage
I know this just a song but when it stop I'm still gon' mean it
Sent your picture to my ex, told her this is why I'm leavin' look
Couple stacks in my pocket and I'm fiendin'
To down a glass of Riesling and go blow it at Neiman's
Hop in the coupe I know that ass will fill my seats in
Somethin' decent then ride to the remix
Uh
(How to put it together?)
Hussle
(How to say it right)
Yeah, look
Now I was drivin' down Wilshire
Just left the label
Lit my Swisher Sweet then we made a left on Rodeo
Life is beautiful if I might say so
I live it unrestricted, there ain't a place that I can't go
Gyu Kaku, hot shots and cold fish
Pints of Dulce and Coconut Ciroc fifths
Livin' drama free, Roosevelt cabana suites
TMZ questions me 'bout my strands of weed
I like to vacation on Miami beach
Couple homies from the set, some Atlanta freaks
Used to have them pounds cheap in 2003
Most of the niggas from back then in penitentiaries
And now they see me on they TV like, "How could it be?"
It's complicated how I made it like Avril Lavigne
That's why they rootin' for me, I'm speakin' what they think
Without no pieces I could show you how to build a dream
Hussle
(How to put it together?)
Yeah
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In Nipsey Hussle’s song Dreamin’, the rapper starts off by advising his listeners to follow his steps to understand him better. He then goes on to brag about his money-making abilities and how women flock to him because of his reputation. He takes pride in his sexual prowess, claiming that he easily satisfies the women he's with. However, he admits to being hesitant in completely cutting off a persistent woman, indicating some level of attachment. He recognizes the attraction and connection between them, and even jokes about tattooing his name on her cleavage. Nipsey then transitions to the second verse, where he talks about his luxurious lifestyle and freedom to travel anywhere he wants. He name-drops popular restaurants, alcohol brands, and hotels that he enjoys. He mentions TMZ, a prominent entertainment news outlet, questioning him about his marijuana usage. He contrasts his high-end way of life with his past involvement in selling drugs and his peers who are now incarcerated.
The song's lyrics are a reflection of Nipsey’s life and his rise to fame. Despite the song’s dreamy, luxurious tone, Nipsey highlights the gritty aspects of his past, the struggles he’s faced, and the hard work it took to achieve his current status. The rapper makes subtle references to his ability to build a business empire outside of the music industry and his willingness to share knowledge with other aspiring entrepreneurs, generating inspiration for listeners who are looking up to him. This song shows the balance between life before becoming famous, and the success that comes afterwards.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm like, follow my steps, and you see what I'm 'bout
If you follow my lead, you'll understand my true intentions
I keep that money comin' in and never goin' out
I constantly make money without any significant loss
You wanna fuck a fly nigga that you heard about
You desire to sleep with a well-known, attractive man like me
I beat that pussy up until it's watered down
I have sex with women with such intensity that they are exhausted
I told you ease up you more persistent now
I asked you to relax, but you continue to pursue me with more vigor
Somewhere in between us, it's attraction and it's seeded
There is a certain level of chemistry and attraction between us
You make me wanna make you tat my name across your cleavage
I am so infatuated with you that I would want you to tattoo my name on your chest
Sent your picture to my ex, told her this is why I'm leavin' look
I showed my ex a photo of you to prove why I am ending our relationship
Couple stacks in my pocket and I'm fiendin'
I have a lot of money on me and I am itching to spend it
Livin' drama free, Roosevelt cabana suites
I am living without any drama in luxurious Roosevelt cabanas
Used to have them pounds cheap in 2003
I used to sell drugs at a low price in 2003
Most of the niggas from back then in penitentiaries
Many of the people I used to associate with are now serving time in jail
It's complicated how I made it like Avril Lavigne
My journey to success has been complicated, just like Avril Lavigne's career
That's why they rootin' for me, I'm speakin' what they think
I have support from others because I speak on their behalf
Without no pieces I could show you how to build a dream
Even without much help, I could teach you how to achieve success
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ermias Asghedom
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