Feelin Myself
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics


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I'm II feelin myself. I II I II I'm feelin myself, I I I I I'm so fresh and I can't help it. I'm so fresh and i cant help it.

(Nipsey's part):
I used to wake up in the dope spot and turn my swagg on.
Went out hopping out the bed, cause i was sleeping on the floor
Back then ya'll was sleeping on the floor, used to get it on the block i had to keep it on the low. My cash grow like pinnochio's nose, bulletproof, seven series, yeah we set em on fours. said outta every new nigga im the one the city chose. now can't a mother f***** knock me out my zone, and thats why.

(Lloyd's part):
I'm II feelin myself. I II I II I'm feelin myself, I I I I I'm so fresh and I can't help it. II I'm so fresh and I cant help it.
I'm II feelin myself. I II I II I'm feelin myself, I I I I I'm so fresh and I can't help it. II I'm so fresh and I cant help it.

(Nipsey's Part):
And when they see me, me they like, like, like, like, like. (yeah)
I make the girls go (Oh oo Oh) go, go, go, go.
And when i step in they see me they like, like, like, like. (yeah)
I make the girls go (Oh oo Oh) go, go.

Yes ya'll, i got the money and respect ya'll. you seen the movie so you know whats comes next ya'll. the women, the power, the haters tryna catch ya'll, the game ain't changed, just the pieces on the chess board. Hottest on the west. Dollars to invest. Ex fella still i got your kids college on my neck. They said it wouldn't work, cause ima rider from the step, but being you pays on, you should try it for yourself. And thats why.

(Lloyd's Part):
I'm II feelin myself. I II I II I'm feelin myself, I I I I I'm so fresh and I can't help it. II I'm so fresh and I cant help it.
I'm II feelin myself. I II I II I'm feelin myself, I I I I I'm so fresh and I can't help it. II I'm so fresh and I cant help it.

(Nipsey's Part):
And when they see me, me they like, like, like, like. (yeah)
I make the girls go (Oh oo Oh) go, go, go, go.
And when i step in they see me they like, like, like, like. (yeah)
I make the girls go (Oh oo Oh) go, go.

We're standing on the couches, lighting up ... Im the type of nigga thats gonn' take it if she look once, you the type of nigga that she gonn' have waiting for 2 months. For you hit first base, i done scored 2 runs. Now ask some questions to clarify your que homes, first one being: what type of sh*t is you on. It aint by far your girl got to choose on. Just blame it on the yellow gold rolling with the blue stones.

(Lloyd's Part):
So if you don't need no help, cus you're feelin' yourself, somebody say "yea-yea-ah-e-yea-eh-eh-eh"
Say "yea, yea-yea-ah-e-yea-eh-eh-eh"
And if you know you're so cool (so cool) and it's all about you, lemme hear you say "yea-yea-ah-e-yea-eh-eh-eh"
Say "yea, yea-yea-ah-e-yea-eh-eh-eh

(Nipsey echoeing words):
Yes Yes Ya'll.
Yes Yes Ya'll.
Yes Yes Ya'll.
Yes Yes Ya'll.
Hussle,

(Lloyd's part):
I'm II feelin myself. I II I II I'm feelin myself, I I I I I'm so fresh and I can't help it. I'm so fresh and i cant help it.
I'm II feelin myself. I II I II I'm feelin myself, I I I I I'm so fresh and I can't help it. I'm so fresh and i cant help it.

(Nipsey's Part):
And when they see me, me they like, like, like, like. (yeah)
I make the girls go (Oh oo Oh) go, go, go, go.
And when i step in they see me they like, like, like, like. (yeah)
I make the girls go (Oh oo Oh) go, go.





(Lloyd's Part):
I'm feelin myself. I II I II I'm feelin myself, I I I I I'm so fresh and I can't help it. I'm so fresh and I can't help it.

Overall Meaning

The song "Feelin Myself" by Nipsey Hussle ft. Lloyd talks about their success and how they are feeling themselves due to their achievements. The first part of the song talks about Nipsey's struggle where he talks about how he used to wake up in a dope spot and had to sleep on the floor in the past. He also mentions that he had to keep his earnings on the low due to his business of selling drugs. Later he talks about how he has become successful and now he cannot be knocked out of his zone. In the second part, Lloyd sings about how he is feeling fresh and cannot help it. Nipsey talks about how his success has made people like him and how he makes the girls go crazy when he walks into a room. They both talk about their success in their fields and how they are enjoying life.


The lyrics seem to be a celebration of their success, but at the same time, they both acknowledge the struggles they faced before achieving success. It is a reminder to everyone that despite the struggles, one can achieve success if they persevere through it all. The catchy lyrics and the upbeat tempo of the song create a positive and confident vibe that appeals to listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to wake up in the dope spot and turn my swagg on.
In the past, I used to live in a location where illegal drugs are sold and consumed. I would then proceed to exude confidence and style.


Went out hopping out the bed, cause i was sleeping on the floor
I would jump out of bed since I had no mattress or box spring and had to sleep on the hard ground.


Back then ya'll was sleeping on the floor, used to get it on the block i had to keep it on the low.
During that time, many individuals were also sleeping on the floor, and I had to conceal my financial activity occurring on the streets.


My cash grow like pinnochio's nose, bulletproof, seven series, yeah we set em on fours.
My wealth was increasing rapidly, comparable to how Pinnochio's nose grows when he lies. I also owned a bulletproof BMW 7 series, customized with large wheels.


Said outta every new nigga im the one the city chose.
Among all the new individuals who arrived in the city, I am the one that the community selected as the most prominent.


Now can't a mother f***** knock me out my zone, and thats why.
No one can disrupt my confidence and success, which is why I feel so good about myself.


I make the girls go (Oh oo Oh) go, go, go, go.
When women see me, they become energetic and excited, expressing this through vocalizations.


Yes ya'll, i got the money and respect ya'll. you seen the movie so you know whats comes next ya'll.
I possess a vast amount of wealth and status, and those who have seen my success story can anticipate what happens next.


The women, the power, the haters tryna catch ya'll, the game ain't changed, just the pieces on the chess board.
I continually deal with women, power dynamics, and individuals envious of my achievements. The circumstances remain the same, but the players change.


Hottest on the west. Dollars to invest.
I am currently the most prominent individual on the west coast, with ample sums of money to invest.


Ex fella still i got your kids college on my neck.
Despite no longer being romantically involved with an ex-partner, I am still responsible for their children's college expenses.


They said it wouldn't work, cause ima rider from the step, but being you pays on, you should try it for yourself. And thats why.
People doubted my ambition since I am from the streets, but it paid off, and others should try following their dreams as well.


We're standing on the couches, lighting up ... Im the type of nigga thats gonn' take it if she look once, you the type of nigga that she gonn' have waiting for 2 months.
We are currently standing on the sofas, smoking marijuana. I am the type of man that will flirt with a woman once and immediately make a move, while you are the kind that she will have to wait two months to make a move on her.


Now ask some questions to clarify your que homes, first one being: what type of sh*t is you on.
Now ask some questions to understand the slang I used earlier. The first being, what kind of activity are you involved in?


It aint by far your girl got to choose on.
Without a doubt, your significant other will choose me over you.


Just blame it on the yellow gold rolling with the blue stones.
Blame my impressive jewelry, with its yellow gold coloring and blue stones, for why your partner is choosing me over you.


So if you don't need no help, cus you're feelin' yourself, somebody say yea-yea-ah-e-yea-eh-eh-eh.
If you are already feeling confident and do not require any additional help, say 'yea-yea-ah-e-yea-eh-eh-eh.'


And if you know you're so cool (so cool) and it's all about you, lemme hear you say yea-yea-ah-e-yea-eh-eh-eh.
If you believe that you are extremely cool and that everything revolves around you, say 'yea-yea-ah-e-yea-eh-eh-eh.'


Yes Yes Ya'll.
Affirmative, affirmative, everyone.


Hussle.
This is Nipsey Hussle signing off.


I'm feelin myself. I II I II I'm feelin myself, I I I I I'm so fresh and I can't help it. I'm so fresh and I can't help it.
I am deeply satisfied with myself and my achievements. I exude a radiant aura, and my confidence is irresistible.




Writer(s): POLITE LLOYD, UNKNOWN WRITER, ASGHEDOM ERMIAS, BROWN CHRISTOPHER STEVEN, STUBBLEFIELD SHALEAH NICOLE, GRIFFIN-BLACK JERET EUSTACE, DOPSON LARRANCE LEVAR

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Comments from YouTube:

@raider8sox

this song introduced me to nipsey hussle! RIP Nipsey!

@shikleohair

Me too longggg time ago when it first came out.

@eellie4856

Same 😭

@elijahashman9716

Right and his bet cypher with wale

@Califreshswagg

Me too 106 & park days

@jayjayart1

Me too!!!!

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@bigdelpresident

If they were to ever make a movie about Nipsey, this should be the ending credits. Straight motivation 💯 He wouldn't want us to feel down, he would want us to go harder, and put it into overdrive right now.

@stomper5432

Have you seen animal with ving rhames? Nipsey goes hard in that movie!

@thestickupkhid_

Faxxxx, They Should Let U Put The Soundtrack Together Just Kus Your Idea Was Golden!

@pridemaxwell2494

@@stomper5432 qqqqqq

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