In September 2010, Pusha T signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings. Later that year, he was featured on West's single "Runaway," which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2011, he released his first solo project, the mixtape Fear of God, which was followed up with his debut solo album, My Name Is My Name, released in 2013. In November 2015, West appointed Pusha T to take over his role as president of GOOD Music. Pusha T remained a flagship artist for the label until ending his tenure with the company in 2022.
Pusha T has since then released three solo albums: King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude (2015), Daytona (2018), and It's Almost Dry (2022), all receiving widespread critical acclaim; the latter was Pusha T's first number one debut on the Billboard 200.
Body Work
Pusha T Lyrics
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Juicy J be on some mob shit
Waitin' by your door step hot in the bullshit
If it comes down to it ain't no thang but to do it
Got a vest on, got a gun that could really do it
You niggas is playin wid real niggas money
Get funny, one day you is the plug
Next day you're in the dumpster
You're thirty-two percent
The police got you on a leash nigga you a bitch
Give yo' ass that body work nigga we spraying
Ride wit three K's and I ain't talking bout the Klan
This ain't no arcade, nigga so quit playing
It's eat time, me and my niggas buffeting
Give yo' ass that body work nigga we spraying
Ride wit three K's and I ain't talking bout the Klan
This ain't no arcade, nigga so quit playing
It's eat time, me and my niggas buffeting
You don't know about this life nigga
Earnin' all of these stripes nigga
Kilograms, Peter Pans, Pack holders on bikes nigga
Throwin bitches on flights nigga
They ain't know that they dykes nigga
'Til the money's out and the bottles pouring
They're in the mix that they like nigga
Rose gold on my wrist
This Rolex like devil piss
This Daytona illuminate
Y'all think I'm talking that devil shit
It's fifty racks no bezel shit
Like blood diamonds, it's rebel shit
Its more guns, its more bodies
We call shots they nobody
They fuck niggas they owe prolly
Who's fuckin wit me nobody
When the guns drawn they're so sorry
Sprayin' niggas now the Lord got em
Bullets out the barrel make your body jerk
Fuck wit my money and I'll hit you that body work
Give yo' ass that body work nigga we spraying
Ride wit three K's and I ain't talking bout the Klan
This ain't no arcade, nigga so quit playing
It's eat time, me and my niggas buffeting
Give yo' ass that body work nigga we spraying
Ride wit three K's and I ain't talking bout the Klan
This ain't no arcade, nigga so quit playing
It's eat time, me and my niggas buffeting
Bad bitches on deck nigga
Money power respect nigga
Cop, cook, collect nigga
You was never no threat nigga
Everybody be rap dissin
I catch niggas I check niggas
These goons wit me don't spit no verse
Just limo service they stretch niggas
Black 'maro two S nigga
Couple birds on my neck nigga
Every time them hoes see me
Like Meek Milly you a mess nigga
Two gats no vest nigga
Strapped up like I'm a cowboy
Stand tall like that Yao boy
I got a bad bitch she five four
This gold Roley thats on my wrist
Leprechaun prolly die for
Young boys thats on my strip
Will kill anything I say ride on
Tell them niggas call us if they're out of work
'Cause we lifting weights but we don't do no body work
Give yo' ass that body work nigga we spraying
Ride wit three K's and I ain't talking bout the Klan
This ain't no arcade, nigga so quit playing
It's eat time, me and my niggas buffeting
Give yo' ass that body work nigga we spraying
Ride wit three K's and I ain't talking bout the Klan
This ain't no arcade, nigga so quit playing
It's eat time, me and my niggas buffeting
Shout my lawyer all the crazy shit I ever did
Know we love that KK sound
You know we not backin down
Hundred drum like hold that doe
Diamonds flash like Kodak, though
Straight cash nigga fuck that loan
Seven digits on that phone
Money so long smoke a whole zone
Getting blood money tryna put my 'cuz on
Bitch I'm on fire, got my jaw wired
Sex, Money, Murder Petey Rollack (Soundview waddap)
Body work, chopper work like a techno song
Twenty thou' a show, I just hope my nigga Max come home (wavy)
Money fast, diamonds flash like high beams
Make it rain in this bitch Hurricane Irene
Give yo' ass that body work nigga we spraying
Ride wit three K's and I ain't talking bout the Klan
This ain't no arcade, nigga so quit playing
It's eat time, me and my niggas buffeting
Give yo' ass that body work nigga we spraying
Ride wit three K's and I ain't talking bout the Klan
This ain't no arcade, nigga so quit playing
It's eat time, me and my niggas buffeting
The lyrics to Pusha T's song "Body Work" featuring Juicy J, Meek Mill, and French Montana talk about the life of a gangster, their mob-like way of living, and their readiness to take out anyone who crosses them. The chorus repeatedly mentions "give yo' ass that body work" and talks about spraying bullets with their guns, turning their violent urges into a dangerous practice.
The first verse by Pusha T talks about how he has some killers on his team and wants to warn people not to push him. The second verse by Juicy J talks about how they are willing to kill people if it comes down to it, and they have the firepower to do it. Meek Mill continues with the gun violence theme, talking about how they lift weights but don't do any actual body work, except for killing people. French Montana's verse talks about how they have money, power, and respect, and are willing to kill anyone who crosses them.
In addition to the lyrics, the song's beat and production are also worth mentioning. The beat is a classic hip-hop beat with heavy bass and drums, while the verses are layered over each other, making it feel like a chaotic battle of words. The song's energetic and aggressive nature makes it perfect for a workout or a club scene.
Line by Line Meaning
I got some killers so don't push me
I have people who are willing to kill, so don't test me
Juicy J be on some mob shit
Juicy J behaves like he is in a gang
Waitin' by your door step hot in the bullshit
Waiting outside your door, ready to start trouble
If it comes down to it ain't no thang but to do it
If it comes to violence, it's not a big deal to do it
Got a vest on, got a gun that could really do it
I have a protective vest on and a powerful gun
You niggas is playin wid real niggas money
You are messing with money belonging to dangerous people
Get funny, one day you is the plug
Don't get cocky, one day you're the one in charge
Next day you're in the dumpster
The following day, you might be dead or trash
Couldn't keep it one hundred
Couldn't be truthful and fair
You're thirty-two percent
You are being dishonest
The police got you on a leash nigga you a bitch
The police have control over you, and you are weak
Give yo' ass that body work nigga we spraying
We are going to shoot and harm you
Ride wit three K's and I ain't talking bout the Klan
Riding with three kilos of drugs, not referring to the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
This ain't no arcade, nigga so quit playing
Life is not a game, stop being foolish
It's eat time, me and my niggas buffeting
It's time to eat, and my friends and I are feasting
You don't know about this life nigga
You are unaware of the kind of life we lead
Earnin' all of these stripes nigga
We have earned respect and achievements in this life
Kilograms, Peter Pans, Pack holders on bikes nigga
We deal with large quantities of illegal substances, people holding these packages travel by bikes.
Throwing bitches on flights nigga, They ain't know that they dykes nigga
We take women with us everywhere for entertainment, sometimes the women are not aware of their sexual preference
Till the money's out and the bottles pouring, They're in the mix that they like nigga
As long as the money and drinks are flowing, they will keep entertaining us
Rose gold on my wrist
I'm wearing a rose gold watch on my wrist
This Rolex like devil piss
This Rolex watch is full of evil and sinful wealth
This Daytona illuminate
The Daytona (Rolex model) watch is dazzling
Y'all think I'm talking that devil shit
You may think I'm talking about evil things
It's fifty racks no bezel shit
This watch costs 50 thousand dollars without the bezel
Like blood diamonds, it's rebel shit
It's like blood diamonds, representing a life of rebellion and disobedience
Its more guns, its more bodies
The more guns we have, the more people we can kill
We call shots they nobody
We are in charge, and nobody can change that
They fuck niggas they owe prolly
They probably owe money to people and are trying to cheat them
Who's fuckin wit me nobody
No one messes with me
When the guns drawn they're so sorry
When we take out our guns, people become regretful and apologetic
Sprayin' niggas now the Lord got em
Killing people with guns and now they are in the hands of God
Bullets out the barrel make your body jerk
Getting shot causes a violent motion in the body
Fuck wit my money and I'll hit you that body work
If you try to steal my money, I'll hurt you and give you a 'body work'
Bad bitches on deck nigga
I have attractive women around me
Money power respect nigga
Having money and influence garners respect
Cop, cook, collect nigga
We sell drugs, take their money, and evade the police
You was never no threat nigga
You were never a danger or a serious problem for me
Everybody be rap dissin
Everyone is insulting each other in their raps
I catch niggas I check niggas
I find those who insult me and confront them
These goons wit me don't spit no verse
My thugs do not rap
Just limo service they stretch niggas
They provide transportation in a limousine to take people to a place where they can harm them
Black 'maro two S nigga
I am driving a black Camaro with two 'S' on it - possibly referring to the model
Couple birds on my neck nigga
I am wearing necklace with bird-shaped pendants
Every time them hoes see me Like Meek Milly you a mess nigga
Every time women see me, they say things like 'you're a mess' just like they would to Meek Milly
Two gats no vest nigga Strapped up like I'm a cowboy
I'm holding two guns without wearing body armour as if I'm a cowboy in an old west movie
Stand tall like that Yao boy
I am standing tall like a basketball player Yao Ming
I got a bad bitch she five four
I have an attractive girlfriend who is five feet four inches tall
This gold Roley thats on my wrist
I am wearing a gold Rolex on my wrist
Leprechaun prolly die for
It's so valuable that a mythical creature like a Leprechaun would die to have it
Young boys thats on my strip
Young men who work for me are on my street
Will kill anything I say ride on
They will kill anyone I order them to
Tell them niggas call us if they're out of work
Tell those who need a job to contact us
Cause we lifting weights but we don't do no body work
We are going to the gym to exercise but not to hurt people
Shout my lawyer all the crazy shit I ever did
I give a shout-out to my lawyer for keeping me out of trouble
Know we love that KK sound
We enjoy listening to music with heavy bass
You know we not backin down
You already know we won't back down
Hundred drum like hold that doe
We have a hundred rounds of ammunition
Diamonds flash like Kodak, though
My diamonds shine bright like a Kodak camera flash
Straight cash nigga fuck that loan
I prefer straight cash and not loans
Seven digits on that phone
I have seven-digit amounts of money
Money so long smoke a whole zone
I have so much money that I can smoke an entire area of marijuana plants
Getting blood money tryna put my 'cuz on
I am making money through illegal means and trying to help a relative
Bitch I'm on fire, got my jaw wired
I am having a good time and happy, my jaw is wired due to an injury or dental issue
Sex, Money, Murder Petey Rollack (Soundview waddap)
Referring to a violent gang, its slogan, and the artist's neighborhood
Body work, chopper work like a techno song
Violent actions such as shootings and the use of a helicopter sounds like a techno music track
Twenty thou' a show, I just hope my nigga Max come home (wavy)
His concerts cost $20,000 and he hopes his friend Max is released from prison and able to attend
Money fast, diamonds flash like high beams
Money is coming to him quickly and his diamonds shine bright like car headlights
Make it rain in this bitch Hurricane Irene
He will spend some money and make it 'rain' in this area, comparable to a hurricane's downpour
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRENCE THORNTON, RICARDO LAMARRE, JORDAN HOUSTON, ROBERT WILLIAMS, KARIM KAAHRBOUSCH
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