Make a Living
Philthy Rich Lyrics


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She gotta have some money she could spend on
Hey, I made this beat (Shit!)
(Hey, hey, hey, hey) yeah, yeah
(Hey, hey, hey, hey)

You just gotta tell me what you into
We could take a trip and bring your friends too
I'll do this shit forever if I wanted
You just gotta have some money you could spend on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (you gotta have some money you could spend on)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (you just gotta have some money you could spend on)

Look, me and Su run the same chicks
East Oakland to the Rich, no look assist
Curry for the three in the clutch time
In high school you was eatin' free in the lunch line (broke nigga)
Your main bitch in my DM (is that right?)
She said she like the candy paint on my BM (foreign)
Single baby mother like Blacc Chyna (like Blacc Chyna)
Fuck her so good make her forget Tyga
Break your main bitch, Heart-Heartbreak Gang
She covered up the tattoo of her baby daddy name (lame nigga)
A hundred thousand large on my rockstars
I done come a long way from duckin' cop cars

You just gotta tell me what you into
We could take a trip and bring your friends too
I'll do this shit forever if I wanted
You just gotta have some money you could spend on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (you gotta have some money you could spend on)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (you just gotta have some money you could spend on)

Big Suwop got bops on deck
In the penthouse gettin' top to the neck
I'm just tryna make a little money, can you feel me?
She was fuckin' with me now she play for Team Philthy
Now she got the Heartbreak tatted on her
She ain't talkin' 'bout no money so I catted on her
Took her out her element, she hit the panic button
Renegade alert, my homies get it out her purse
All I do is live it then I put it in reverse
I be killin' everything, I needa buy a hearse
This shit is not rehearsed, it's realer than you know
We could fly wherever, baby, where you tryna go?

You just gotta tell me what you into
We could take a trip and bring your friends too
I'll do this shit forever if I wanted
You just gotta have some money you could spend on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (you gotta have some money you could spend on)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (you just gotta have some money you could spend on)

It's a Porsche Panamera in my driveway
I told her "bitch, it's my way or the highway"
Gold Forgiatos, can't afford to buy those
If I give you this dick, bitch, you hit the lotto
My Vegas bitch dancin' at Sapphire
And them ain't diamonds, nigga them is sapphires
I been countin' all types of money
He lookin' like he been havin' fights with money
Spent a half of hundred on this watch, hoe
And you can join in, you ain't gotta watch, hoe
From East Oakland, California I'm a Californian
If I'm in it I could buy it, I don't do the loaners

You just gotta tell me what you into
We could take a trip and bring your friends too
I'll do this shit forever if I wanted
You just gotta have some money you could spend on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (you gotta have some money you could spend on)




Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (you just gotta have some money you could spend on)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Philthy Rich's song "Make a Living" center around the idea of money and spending. The chorus emphasizes the importance of having money in order to partake in certain experiences, with Philthy Rich repeatedly stating that "you just gotta have some money you could spend on." The first verse includes references to various women he's involved with or interested in, with lines like "Your main bitch in my DM / She said she like the candy paint on my BM." He also mentions the success he's achieved in his career, explaining that he's come a long way from "duckin' cop cars," and can now afford to spend large amounts of money on things like "Porsche Panamera(s)" and "Gold Forgiatos."


In the second verse, Philthy Rich continues to showcase his financial success, rapping about the types of things he can afford to do and buy. He also mentions the "Vegas bitch" he's involved with, who dances at Sapphire, and the money he's been counting. The verse ends with the lines, "From East Oakland, California I'm a Californian / If I'm in it I could buy it, I don't do the loaners." This further emphasizes the importance of money and the idea that Philthy Rich can have whatever he wants thanks to his financial success.


Overall, "Make a Living" is a song that celebrates wealth and the lifestyle it affords. While it may not be the most socially conscious or deep song, it serves as a representation of the type of music that's popular in modern hip-hop.


Line by Line Meaning

She gotta have some money she could spend on
The singer is looking for a woman who has her own money to spend.


Hey, I made this beat (Shit!)
The singer produced the instrumental for the song.


(Hey, hey, hey, hey) yeah, yeah
A repeated phrase used to emphasize the energy and excitement of the song.


You just gotta tell me what you into
The artist is asking the woman about her interests and preferences.


We could take a trip and bring your friends too
The artist is suggesting a fun time with friends and a possible vacation or adventure.


I'll do this shit forever if I wanted
The singer enjoys making music and will continue to do so for as long as they desire.


Look, me and Su run the same chicks
The singer and their friend Suwop pursue the same women romantically.


East Oakland to the Rich, no look assist
The artist and Suwop have their choice of women in various locations and do not need any help to make the connections.


Curry for the three in the clutch time
A reference to basketball player Steph Curry making a three-point shot in a high-pressure moment.


In high school you was eatin' free in the lunch line (broke nigga)
The artist is now successful and mocking someone who was poor in their youth.


Your main bitch in my DM (is that right?)
The singer has received a direct message from the girlfriend of someone they know, possibly indicating infidelity.


She said she like the candy paint on my BM (foreign)
The woman is expressing appreciation for the artist's luxury car with foreign-made paint job.


Single baby mother like Blacc Chyna (like Blacc Chyna)
The singer likes to engage with women who resemble model and reality TV star Blac Chyna who is a single mother.


Fuck her so good make her forget Tyga
The singer is bragging about their sexual abilities and claiming to be better in bed than musician Tyga, who is known for his romantic partners.


Break your main bitch, Heart-Heartbreak Gang
The singer is part of a crew called the Heartbreak Gang and is pursuing someone's girlfriend.


She covered up the tattoo of her baby daddy name (lame nigga)
The woman the artist is interested in has obscured a tattoo she previously had that referenced her child's father.


A hundred thousand large on my rockstars
The artist has spent a significant amount of money on their high-end shoes.


I done come a long way from duckin' cop cars
The singer has experienced a difficult past and is now enjoying success.


Big Suwop got bops on deck
Suwop has several women interested in him.


In the penthouse gettin' top to the neck
The artist and Suwop are engaging in sexual activity with women in an upscale living space.


I'm just tryna make a little money, can you feel me?
The artist is focused on increasing their wealth and is seeking a partner who supports this goal.


She was fuckin' with me now she play for Team Philthy
The woman the artist was previously involved with is now supportive of the artist's musical group, Philthy Rich.


Now she got the Heartbreak tatted on her
The woman has gotten a tattoo that honors the singer's group the Heartbreak Gang.


She ain't talkin' 'bout no money so I catted on her
The woman is not willing to contribute financially to the artist's lifestyle, so the artist has lost interest in her.


Took her out her element, she hit the panic button
The singer removed the woman from her comfort zone, possibly causing her to feel anxiety or distress.


Renegade alert, my homies get it out her purse
The singer and their friends will take advantage of the woman's expensive possessions.


All I do is live it then I put it in reverse
The singer enjoys their lifestyle and has no regrets about their past.


I be killin' everything, I needa buy a hearse
The artist is successful in all aspects of their life and is considering purchasing a luxury car typically used for funerals.


This shit is not rehearsed, it's realer than you know
The artist's life experiences are authentic and not fabricated for the sake of entertainment.


We could fly wherever, baby, where you tryna go?
The singer is suggesting they go on a trip and asking the woman where she would like to go.


It's a Porsche Panamera in my driveway
The singer owns a luxury car parked at their residence.


I told her "bitch, it's my way or the highway"
The artist is asserting dominance and control over the woman, requiring her to follow their lead.


Gold Forgiatos, can't afford to buy those
The artist has expensive rims on their car that others cannot afford.


If I give you this dick, bitch, you hit the lotto
The artist is bragging about the skills of their sexual prowess and suggesting that women who sleep with them benefit greatly.


My Vegas bitch dancin' at Sapphire
One of the singer's female acquaintances is working as an exotic dancer at a club called Sapphire in Las Vegas.


And them ain't diamonds, nigga them is sapphires
The artist is wearing high-quality jewelry with sapphire gemstones, not diamonds.


I been countin' all types of money
The singer has been handling various forms of currency and is proud of their financial successes.


He lookin' like he been havin' fights with money
Someone watching the singer handle their money looks envious or defeated.


Spent a half of hundred on this watch, hoe
The singer purchased an expensive and luxurious watch for a significant amount of money.


And you can join in, you ain't gotta watch, hoe
The artist is offering the woman the opportunity to benefit from their wealth and lifestyle, rather than just watching from the sidelines.




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PHILIP BEASLY

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Comments from YouTube:

@leonardogonzalez1179

2024 still here πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@nicolasgarney

man im really digging the beat
whoever produce this deserve credits

@hidefbeatz

pascal CLOUATRE me and my boy AKA Frank produced it! My IG is @himtb_hidef

@hopee.wankenobi1085

this song is on my YT recap every year. never gets old <3

@vvaladez7239

Same πŸ˜‚β€

@TheGsxraddict

This shit still slap. I can't believe this didn't go mainstream. Makes no sense

@hidefbeatz

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@jerryboy617

2011-2016 Iamsu is one of the most underrated rappers from that time, some of his tracks are πŸ”₯. still slap them today.

@gpine2498

Damn crazy how Philthy went from being on gang wars in Oakland to actually makin it in the rap game, respect

@elcasanova2853

He was already a made rapper on that show

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