8 Ball
Pop Smoke & Kid Cudi Lyrics

Ooh (oh)
The artist expresses excitement and anticipation for what is about to follow.

Ooh
The artist continues to express excitement and anticipation for what is about to follow.

Yeah
The artist acknowledges and agrees with something that has been said or done.

Ooh
The artist continues to express excitement and anticipation for what is about to follow.

Now it's all profit, profit, profit, profit
The artist signifies how far he has come from having nothing by repeating that he now makes profits.

'Cause I never used to have nothin' (nothin'), nothin' (ooh), nothin' (ooh)
The artist elaborates on how he made it from having nothing to now making profits.

Stay ten toes, ten toes (oh), ten toes (oh), ten toes (ten)
The artist repeats staying grounded and on top of his game, making sure that he is always in a good position.

Never used to have nothin', now it's all profit (oh)
The artist repeats how he went from having nothing to now making profits.

8-Ball, corner pocket (oh)
The artist uses a billiards reference to say that he is always able to make things work out for himself, just like the eight ball going into the corner pocket.

Mama told me, 'Keep your head above water, keep your head above water'
The artist recalls advice given to him by his mother, telling him to stay afloat and keep himself from drowning.

Never take your first offer, it's gon' come around again
The artist advises listeners to be patient and wait for opportunities to present themselves, rather than taking the first offer that comes their way.

Ooh, always keep yourself in order, order
The artist emphasizes the importance of keeping oneself organized and disciplined.

Before somebody put you in order
The artist advises against waiting for someone else to make things work out for you and suggests taking control of your own life.

Know the devil tellin' lies
The artist recognizes that there is negativity and deceit in the world, represented by the devil.

He's there when I sleep, mm (mm-mm)
The artist implies that negative thoughts and emotions can still be present even when one is asleep or unaware.

Say you can't rewind in this life, but is it me, oh Lord (mm-mm)
The artist wonders whether he is responsible for the course of his own life, despite the belief that life cannot be rewound or undone.

In my mind, simply someplace else where I see it
The artist envisions himself succeeding and finding fulfillment in his mind, despite any obstacles in reality.

So sweet, mm-mm
The artist describes his vision of success and fulfillment as something incredibly desirable.

No, I couldn't make it runnin' if it's too hard (mm-mm)
The artist acknowledges that he can't always run from his problems and obstacles, but must instead face them head on.

Carryin' on, we been just singin' this song
The artist suggests that he and his listeners are simply enduring through their struggles together, much like the repetition of a song.

Wonder what bleeds in the dark?
The artist expresses curiosity about the unseen struggles that exist in the world.

And we built to handle it all
The artist believes that he and his listeners are strong and capable enough to handle any struggles that come their way.

Answer the call, are you hearin' me?
The artist challenges listeners to be present and responsive to the opportunities and challenges that come their way.

Come and get involved, baby doll
The artist invites listeners to get involved and take action in their lives.

Live a fast life, can't blame me
The artist defends his choice to live life quickly and boldly.

I explode when I know I'm toe-to-toe in a fight
The artist describes his passion and energy when he is in a competitive or challenging situation.

Dancin' with the devil, pray I make it alright
The artist acknowledges the dangers and risks that exist in pursuing a bold and fast-paced life and hopes to make it through unscathed.

Mm-mm, mm-mm
The artist hums to himself between verses, perhaps to emphasize the emotional weight of the lyrics.

I don't know why, just a nigga livin' wild (ooh-ooh)
The artist candidly admits that he doesn't always know what drives him to pursue a fast-paced and daring lifestyle.

8-Ball, corner pocket
The artist repeats his earlier billiards reference to suggest that he is always in control and able to make things work out for himself.