The Basics
P.O.S. Lyrics


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Watch how she bust it on me automatic
Red carpet make me feel like Aladdin
Red bottom left some blood in my casket
Fresh to death bitch I’m a pussy assassin
This that New era all them niggas be capping
Send them head shots since them boys into acting
Drop off the load got it still in the plastic
We gone stretch it out like Mr. Fantastic
Naw Mr. Miyagi get wiped off the map ain’t no if and's or probably's
He gone catch a body
Bet we gone blow I’m talking komokazi
My bitch is exotic I'm
Don’t matter wat I say cause I’m always gone ride it
Could give you the world if I reach in my pockets
I pull out common sense and turn it to profit
I’m wit Majik granting wishes at Follies
I’m wit masking up like Batman and robbing
That 40 my fashion I don’t need a stylist
See I keep the cannon cause niggas be wilding
Like grease in a pot we can get this shit popping
Soon as you get some chicken them birds get to flocking
Fast lane in the coupe piling mileage
I heard that your boyfriend is fly like a ostrich
Come get some guidance from the pilot
Bitch
Back to the basics
Pull off the lot in the latest
Come say hello the great
Aint no debate
Lot of your favorites be faking
Put em on plates they fillet
Celebration for the ones that couldn’t make it
Death in the air I can taste it
Long as u keep this shit honest you’ll have a spot in the safe
We gone build up from the basement
Back to the basics
Gotta pop out in the latest
She take it straight to the face
Eat this shit up
Dreado gone and wipe ya nose
Mally gone put em on skates
Flow got you sick to your stomach it ain’t what you ate
Throw up your hands it’s a rave
Blue faces on me they racist
I could care less if they get me in the back of the wraith
So somehow I'm stuck in-between
The things that I want and the shit that I need
The only things certain you come and you leave
That's how I see how life and how Bitches see me
Young nigha flowing through life vivid moments
Fluid motion pour the Henny up smoothly
A couple Bitches they gone fuck cause they're groupies
A city girl I break her back in the movies
Smoking the greatest
Move like a Rasta Shotta
We back to the basics
Start in the basement
Move like a rockstar with mob ties
Now shit elevated
Big bottles back to back bitch we be balling
Then hit the studio won't leave til tomorrow
Might hit the rode and hit your bitch in the foreign
Young Moeses split her and The Saint leave her calling
Just got some gas brought it in from Jamaica
Back to back plays boarding pass look amazing
Back in Malaysia fucking on Malaysia
We back getting to it packing up the safe
I've been back on my grind I've been missing the hate
But don't hate it too long boy the flow breaks the bank
Doing back to back shows but that's just what it takes
Back in the foreign hundred in the Wraith
Yea
Bitch
Back to the basics
Pull off the lot in the latest
Come say hello the great
Aint no debate
Lot of your favorites be faking
Put em on plates they fillet
Celebration for the ones that couldn’t make it
Death in the air I can taste it
Long as u keep this shit honest you’ll have a spot in the safe
We gone build up from the basement
Back to the basics
Gotta pop out in the latest
She take it straight to the face
Eat this shit up
Dreado gone and wipe ya nose
Mally gone put em on skates
Flow got you sick to your stomach it ain’t what you ate
Throw up your hands it’s a rave




Blue faces on me they racist
I could care less if they get me in the back of the wraith

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P.O.S.'s song "The Basics" reflect a sense of confidence and swagger. The opening lines convey a sense of being in the spotlight, with references to red carpets and feeling like Aladdin. The mention of "busting it on me automatic" suggests a sexual encounter or a sense of someone impressing the singer effortlessly. The lyrics also highlight the singer's ability to manipulate situations and navigate through them successfully, whether it's dealing with fake people or causing mayhem like a kamikaze. The line "I pull out common sense and turn it to profit" showcases the singer's intelligence and ability to use their knowledge to their advantage.


The chorus of the song emphasizes returning to the basics and building from the ground up. It encourages authenticity and honesty, suggesting that as long as one remains true to themselves, they will have a secure place in the world. The lyrics also touch on themes of celebration for those who couldn't make it and a recognition of the presence of death, indicating an awareness of life's fleeting nature. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of self-assurance, determination, and a willingness to defy expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Watch how she bust it on me automatic
Observe how effortlessly she performs sexual acts on me


Red carpet make me feel like Aladdin
Walking on the red carpet gives me a sense of luxury and extravagance reminiscent of Aladdin's magical world


Red bottom left some blood in my casket
The red bottoms on my shoes symbolize luxury and wealth, but they also leave a trail of destruction and danger in my wake


Fresh to death bitch I’m a pussy assassin
I am impeccably stylish and confident, able to easily attract and seduce women


This that New era all them niggas be capping
This is the new era of rap, where many rappers are exaggerating or lying about their lifestyles


Send them head shots since them boys into acting
I will send lethal shots to those who pretend to be tough or involved in criminal activities


Drop off the load got it still in the plastic
I have successfully delivered a shipment of drugs that are still wrapped in plastic, indicating their freshness


We gone stretch it out like Mr. Fantastic
We will extend and maximize our profits just like the elasticity of Mr. Fantastic from the Fantastic Four


Naw Mr. Miyagi get wiped off the map ain’t no if and's or probably's
No one can defeat me in a fight, just like Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid, without a doubt or possibility


He gone catch a body
He will end up committing a murder


Bet we gone blow I’m talking komokazi
I am confident that we will achieve success, like a kamikaze pilot who risks everything


My bitch is exotic I'm
The woman I am involved with is unique and captivating, just like me


Don’t matter wat I say cause I’m always gone ride it
It doesn't matter what I say because I will always have control and dominance in any situation


Could give you the world if I reach in my pockets
I have substantial wealth and resources, capable of providing lavish gifts and experiences


I pull out common sense and turn it to profit
I am able to use my intelligence and practicality to generate financial gain


I’m wit Majik granting wishes at Follies
I am surrounded by enchanting and alluring people who fulfill desires within the Follies nightclub or similar establishments


I’m wit masking up like Batman and robbing
I am involved in criminal activities and disguise myself like Batman, robbing people


That 40 my fashion I don’t need a stylist
My weapon of choice, a .40 caliber gun, is a crucial part of my image and style; I don't need a fashion expert to define me


See I keep the cannon cause niggas be wilding
I carry a firearm for self-defense because some individuals tend to behave recklessly and aggressively


Like grease in a pot we can get this shit popping
Similar to the sizzling and bubbling of grease in a pot, we can ignite and spark excitement in any situation


Soon as you get some chicken them birds get to flocking
As soon as you acquire money or success, people will gather and surround you, hoping to benefit from your wealth


Fast lane in the coupe piling mileage
Driving fast in my luxurious car, accumulating miles on the odometer


I heard that your boyfriend is fly like a ostrich
I have heard that your romantic partner is fashionable or impressive, similar to a flying ostrich


Come get some guidance from the pilot
Seek advice and direction from me, the experienced and knowledgeable leader


Back to the basics
Returning to the fundamental principles and foundations


Pull off the lot in the latest
Driving away from the car dealership in the newest and most fashionable vehicle


Come say hello the great
Come and greet me, the exceptional and important person


Ain't no debate
There is no room for argument or doubt


Lot of your favorites be faking
Many of the rappers you admire or support are pretending or being inauthentic


Put em on plates they fillet
Exposing and revealing the true nature of these rappers, serving them up as a delicacy


Celebration for the ones that couldn’t make it
Honoring and commemorating those individuals who were unable to achieve success or survive


Death in the air I can taste it
I can sense and feel the impending danger and mortality surrounding me


Long as u keep this shit honest you’ll have a spot in the safe
As long as you remain truthful and loyal, you will be protected and secure in our inner circle


We gone build up from the basement
We will start from the very beginning and gradually establish our success and influence


Gotta pop out in the latest
I must make appearances in the newest and most fashionable attire


She take it straight to the face
She consumes drugs or alcohol directly and without hesitation


Eat this shit up
Fully embrace and enjoy this lavish and extravagant lifestyle


Dreado gone and wipe ya nose
Dreado, a violent individual, will eradicate any perceived threats or rivals


Mally gone put em on skates
Mally, another dangerous person, will defeat or eliminate his enemies with ease


Flow got you sick to your stomach it ain’t what you ate
My lyrical skills and performance are so impressive and captivating that they make you feel nauseous; it is not caused by something you physically ate


Throw up your hands it’s a rave
Raise your hands in excitement and celebration; it's a wild and energetic party


Blue faces on me they racist
I have a large amount of money, which has a blue hue on the dollar bills; their presence symbolizes racial discrimination and prejudice


I could care less if they get me in the back of the wraith
I have no concern or worry about being caught or arrested, even if it happens inside a luxurious and expensive car (Rolls-Royce Wraith)




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Written by: Jace Porter, Maurice Smith

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