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OFWGKTA (feat. Earl Sweatshirt And Mike G) Lyrics

On a dark night in the city
Starting the song off with a description of the setting of the scene, a dark night in the city, sets a certain tone for the rest of the song.

Of broken eagles, they fly
The line serves as a metaphor for the broken people in the city. Despite their brokenness, they continue to try to fly.

Play it cool
A call to keep calm and collected, to not let emotions get the best of you or escalate any negative situations.

Strumming the notes on the guitar
A description of the physical action of playing music on the guitar.

While I'm rocking my leather Mercedez coat like the R in the cut
Describing the artist's style and appearance, with a focus on their leather coat and the 'R' in the cut, suggesting a fresh haircut.

Licking my wounds and soaking my scars
Acknowledging past pains and emotional wounds, and how they are being dealt with in the present.

Crib full of empty bottles of liquor, broken cigars
Describing the mess and aftermath of indulgent behavior.

On a table, going Ninja on the cable
A playful description of someone moving around cables on a table, as if in a ninja-like manner.

When that dance make my stance unstable
Imagery used to describe the physical effect of music on the artist.

Hem the bottom of my pants with staples
Describing the unique style of someone who uses staples to hem their pants instead of sewing or other traditional methods.

I split 'em with symmetry like a bagel
Another unique description of applying symmetry to splitting pants, where a bagel is used as a comparison.

Play tic-tac-toe on your cheek with the razor cut up your facial
A violent and disturbing image used to create a sense of intimidation, possibly towards an antagonist or someone who has wronged the artist in some way.

Sprinkle the magic dust on the reefer
Describing the process of adding something to marijuana, possibly slang for a drug, to enhance the experience.

Gutter creature, rap pornographic snuff double feature
The line plays with language and uses evocative descriptors to add to the overall feeling of the song, touching on themes of degradation and lowliness.

I'm bubbling something up in the beaker
A description of someone brewing or cooking something up, possibly another reference to drugs or something else illegal or dangerous.

The night creeper, motivational mic speaker
A title the artist gives themselves, with a focus on their musical abilities and motivation.

Wallet ring like a Motorolla device beeper
A description of a full wallet, with the comparison being to an old Motorola device that had a beeping sound for calls (a reference to a bygone era).

Light sleeper, leave em shook with a light seizure
A boastful line, implying that the singer's actions or performances have the potential to leave people stunned and overwhelmed.

No don't stress me
A command or statement asserting that the singer should not be burdened or bothered by anyone else's problems.

Check my leather so
Another reference to the artist's style or appearance, specifically to their leather clothing, and possibly the quality or brand of it.

Don't test me
A warning or challenge, indicating that the artist is not to be messed with or underestimated.

I got that shit for him, I'm finna flush it to you
Talking about transferring something to someone else, possibly something illicit or dangerous.

It's nothing to you sending threats, I'm rushing to you
Responding to threats from someone else, and indicating that the singer is willing to face confrontation head-on.

Have the little homie run it to you, then run into you
A statement of intent to have someone else deliver something and then confront the receiver.

Like an intersection, and now you been intercepted
Drawing on the comparison of the previous line, suggesting that the receiver was caught off-guard or in a vulnerable position, allowing the singer to seize the opportunity.

I end a session when the weed's all gone
A description of the end of a period of time, possibly a party or some other gathering, marked by the consumption of marijuana.

Like a gardener, just working the hose on the lawn
Comparing oneself to a gardener, which might be a job lacking in glamour or prestige, but still a necessary task, like watering the grass regularly using a hose.

But I'm a king to a pawn on the chess board
A line emphasizing the artist's superior position or status compared to someone else, but with the potential for loss or change.

That stresses scores stuck in a square, just press 4
A reference to a video game or app where one might need to press a button to progress or get a high score.

I'm sitting with the best, throwin' the game, picture the picture
Possibly a reference to cheating in a game or competition, or possibly something else more metaphorical.

In the the same frame of mind, Tarantino official
Possibly connecting the singer's thought process or mindset to the director Quentin Tarantino, known for his dark and violent films.

Couple cameras in the building, the body of work
A metaphorical description of the event or gathering, framing it as a work of art or something else creative and planned out.

Mentally a work out, your brain, your body will hurt
Hinting at a sort of challenge or competition, with the potential for exhaustion or pain.

Niggas neck broken and bitches' bodies twerk
A sexually explicit and violent line, which feels like a threat or boast against others.

I swear I get jobs every corner looking for work
A line implying either a need for money or the singer's ability to get work done and make things happen.

Black leather coat, let 'em know the boy is boss
Repeating an earlier description of the artist's style, with a focus on the leadership or dominance it conveys.

And any cars, don't never cross
A suggestion to avoid confrontation or angering the singer, especially when it comes to personal property.

Be the next mystery that's unsolved
A threat or statement that implies a potential consequence for crossing the singer, suggesting something bad or violent will occur.

I've been feeling old
A line expressing emotional feelings of being old or worn out, possibly reflecting on personal struggles or hardships.

I got demons on my soul when I'm writing
A metaphorical description of feeling weighed down or haunted by past actions or experiences.

The beat play the role of a seat on a bike how I ride it
A playful line that connects riding a bike to working with a beat, as if one is riding the beat like a bike.

My vices proposed to me nights when I'm trapped in this pain
Referencing unhealthy habits, addictions or other vices that the singer feels they may rely on during tough times or when feeling trapped.

Ain't my wife when the light drizzle tap on the pain
Suggesting that the feeling of rain, a common metaphor for sadness or depression, is not a comforting presence in the singer's life.

When the sky clear up, still inside tripping
Imagery suggesting that even when things start to look up or improve, the artist is still struggling internally.

You can see I ain't been sleeping in my eyes, nigga
Describing physical effects resulting from emotional exhaustion or lack of sleep.

In the mirror throwing hands, I don't toss fights
A line suggesting that the artist is capable of fighting back or pursuing conflict, but doesn't do so recklessly or impulsively.

I'm heavyweight, get a load of these light niggas
A boastful line, asserting the singer's superiority or strength over others.

Looking washed online like light linen drying
A disparaging comment about individuals who appear inauthentic or weak on social media or other online platforms.

I'm through trying with niggas
Implies that the singer has given up or grown tired of trying to work with or help certain individuals.

I'm gifted cause my eyes work in different
Praising oneself for having a unique perspective or way of looking at things.

And I be seeing straight through the skies as my nigga
Another reference to a unique perspective or way of seeing things, allowing the singer to see through things and get to the truth.

And all I see is snakes in the eyes of these bitches
Suggesting that the artist sees others as untrustworthy or manipulative, with a particular focus on women.

And these guys what's the difference, I despise of 'em
A line that feels like an assertion of dominance, as if the artist hates and rejects everyone, regardless of gender or other factors.

I dispose of 'em too, I'm a trashman
An intimidating line that feels like an assertion of power, as if the singer is capable of disposing of or removing people from their life with ease.

You don't want trouble dude
Another warning or threat, suggesting that the singer is dangerous or powerful, and that they should be avoided if possible.

Dirt from the shovel on a low bubble Goose
Describing someone digging with a shovel while wearing an expensive jacket, making a comparison that feels almost comic or sarcastic.

You a coyote fucking with a roadrunner fool
Another warning or threat, comparing the artist to the speedy bird character from Looney Tunes and positioning others as foolish and slow in comparison.

Bitch, you know what it do
A final warning or threat, indicating that the artist's reputation precedes them, and that they are not someone to be messed with or ignored.