Control
Playboi Carti Lyrics

Where my Carti fans at?
Addressing the audience and asking where his fans are.

One of the most loyal, most dedicated fanbases I've seen in a while
Praising his fans for their loyalty and dedication.

They wait patiently, patiently, patiently, patiently
Noting how his fans wait eagerly for his music releases.

I had to damn near sell my soul for this information
Imagining the cost of information he had to get access to, referring to the industry's dark secrets.

The illuminati owns a part of me
Referring to how the entertainment industry and its secrets have a hold on him.

What I also found out, Kanye West is executive producer
Revealing that Kanye West is part of the production team for this song.

Along with Matthew Williams who work at Givenchy
Adding that Matthew Williams, who works at Givenchy, is part of the production team as well.

So maybe that will make sense, some of the pictures he been postin' recently
suggesting that the listeners will likely notice some similarities between the style of the song and recent works from Kanye and Givenchy.

That's reason why he said he got a gift for y'all
Explaining that the production team's skill and expertise is the gift he refers to.

Nigga, he's Santa
Playfully suggesting that they are bringing gifts like Santa Claus.

Okay? This year been horrible
Acknowledging that the year has been a tough one for everyone.

And to be honest, from what I'm hearin'
Introducing the idea that something better or more hopeful is coming.

Expect a blessing (yeah)
Encouraging people to have faith that things will get better and improve in the future.

Ever since I met you, ooh (what? What? What? Oh yeah)
Describing how he felt ever since meeting someone he is attracted to.

Girl, I been losin' control (what?)
Expressing his loss of control over his emotions when he is around the person he is attracted to.

Bitch, I'm not a stalker (oh, slatt)
Rejecting the notion that he is being obsessive or creepy towards the girl he is singing about.

But baby, I always watch you (what? Ooh)
Explaining how he can't help but keep an eye on the girl he likes.

I only want the best for you (what? What?)
Emphasizing that he has the girl's best interests at heart.

I cure your love like a doctor
Comparing his love and emotional support to a doctor's prescription for the girl.

Tell me what you want me to do (woah, yeah)
Asking the girl what he can do to make her happy and satisfy her needs, sexually or otherwise.

I can wear a business suit and speak proper (proper)
Describing his ability to switch between different styles of clothing and language to fit in with different social circles and situations.

Or I can put a hundred niggas on and buy them choppers (choppers)
Pretending that he could afford expensive equipment to protect himself and his friends from danger.

See, 'round my parts of town, that's how we get down (what?)
Describing that violence and territoriality are common in his area as a source of protection and respect.

I'm from Fulton County, lil' bitch, that's no cap now (yeah)
Making it clear that he is from a tough part of Georgia, and stressing that he is not lying or exaggerating about that fact.

I went to school with some robbers and some killers
Describing how he grew up surrounded by people who violated the law and got into trouble with the police.

And half of them niggas dead or in jail
Noting that many of the people he grew up with are no longer around because they either died or are serving time in prison.

But fuck it, they my niggas (yeah)
Acknowledging the camaraderie and loyalty he feels toward these people and the community to which they belong despite the consequences.

Basically, what I'm sayin' is, I can't change, but
Suggesting that his tough background and previous experiences have shaped him into the person he is today, for better or worse.

But for you, I would do things and (ooh)
Revealing that he is willing to go out of his way to make the girl he likes happy and feel loved.

Maybe one day I'd get on my knees and give you a diamond ring, uh
Musing that he would be willing to make a grand romantic gesture for the girl he likes, such as proposing to her with a diamond ring.

All sorts of things, yeah (yeah)
Reaffirming his commitment to showing his love and affection for the girl in any way he can.

All sorts of things, yeah (oh)
Repeating his desire to be there for the girl, perhaps in ways that even he can't imagine yet.

I'll sort some things out
Promising to take charge of the situation and find solutions to any problems that may arise in their relationship.

Ooh, you got me turned out
Acknowledging that he is hooked on the girl he likes and is under her emotional spell.