Raid
Pusha T Lyrics


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I'm only in the company of Kings
I made a power move and it's everything it seems
Before 'Ye signed me, I was getting out my dreams
Standing on the shoulders of twenty thousand fiends
Every time a nigga wanna try and turn a profit
Folks rush in, three letters try and stop it
F B I R S D E A
One letter short but still motherfuck the DA
We play by the rules as they try and crack the code
Combination lock to the kilos that I hold
Leopard print Louboutin's, prowlin' the concrete
Roller balls come alive just like Jumanji
You know where to find me
Greenhouse a circle of top whores
Mandarin, Gansevoort, any of them top floors
Thirty five large took it right out the top draw
Still got a throwaway phone in my sock draw

[Chorus]
It's like rain, spraying on you roaches
The AK is an animal, it is ferocious
A nigga wanna sing but we is the dopest
Watch that nigga disappear, hocus pocus
Ring, ring the nigga wanna sing
Ring, ring, I keep that bitch clean
Ring, ring the nigga wanna sing
Unless he is an insomniac and dying to dream

You can tell I went to school on a small yellow bus
Never bothered me, strong arm robbery
I went from powdered jelly donuts to them o's
From my high school sweetheart to fucking with hoes
Look I'm all grown up and I dun blown up
Nigga ain't much changed, in fact, things are the same
I'm the definition of shooter, gun of choice the Ruger
You'll take my word for it or make me do it to ya
I'm a magnet to murder, when I'm in the mood
Get convicted through the forensics when you walk in my shoes
I'm bad news, you niggas know the verdict, I'm filthy
Drop Phantom is milky
White on white, twenty four inch blades I'm skatin'
Red eye smoking that bomb shit, I'm Satan
Niggas surprised, fifty back on fire
Fifty back running round this bitch strapped
Hit man for hire

[Chorus]

I sit with the liars, duct tape and tires
Been lost their soul
They just waiting on the fire
Innocent faces with a shit load of priors
Something out of nothing, a team full of MacGyvers
Deep sea dive for the fish scale
Tryna find a better price, man that ship sailed
Take a record head back if that shit fail
Drop weight like an anchor than you set sail
Hell freeze over like the watch I put the sleeve over
Engine double scream when I turn the key over
Pirellis on the street rolling like a steam roller
Bitches double team when I have my sleep overs
Yeah, Re-Up gang with the G-Unit
This is Taylor made drug dealer fiend music
Test it on ya tongue or either watch a fiend do it
I got you hooked and I laugh as you lean to it





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In "Raid," Pusha T, 50 Cent, and Pharrell deliver powerful verses about their experiences as drug dealers and gangsters. Pusha T asserts his power and success as a kingpin, noting that he is only in the company of kings and standing on the shoulders of 20,000 fiends. He also boasts about his designer clothing and throws shade at those who try to stop his hustle, playing by the rules and cracking the code to the kilos he holds. Meanwhile, 50 Cent speaks about his criminal past and his gun of choice, the Ruger. He paints himself as a magnet to murder and bad news, with a team of MacGyvers and bitches double-teaming him during sleepovers. Pharrell's chorus ties it all together with a menacing metaphor: "It's like rain, spraying on you roaches/The AK is an animal, it is ferocious/A nigga wanna sing but we is the dopest/Watch that nigga disappear, hocus pocus."


Together, the song presents a vivid and unflinching look into the world of drug dealing and gang violence. The lyrics are filled with references to luxury brands and slang terms for drugs, reflecting the glamour and danger of the lifestyle. Pusha T, 50 Cent, and Pharrell's verses are carefully crafted to convey their experiences and perspectives, showcasing their skills as lyricists and storytellers.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm only in the company of Kings
I only associate with high-level individuals.


I made a power move and it's everything it seems
I made a strategic move that has yielded the expected results.


Before 'Ye signed me, I was getting out my dreams
I was pursuing my goals before Kanye West signed me.


Standing on the shoulders of twenty thousand fiends
My success is a result of the support of numerous loyal customers.


Every time a nigga wanna try and turn a profit
Whenever someone tries to make money illegally,


Folks rush in, three letters try and stop it
The FBI moves in to prevent illegal activity.


F B I R S D E A
Acronym for the government agencies that investigate and prosecute criminals.


One letter short but still motherfuck the DA
Even though the District Attorney isn't mentioned, I still don't respect them.


We play by the rules as they try and crack the code
We follow the established practices while the authorities try to uncover our illicit activities.


Combination lock to the kilos that I hold
The system of securing my drugs is like a combination lock.


Leopard print Louboutin's, prowlin' the concrete
I wear expensive shoes and strut around on the streets.


Roller balls come alive just like Jumanji
My luxurious lifestyle is like a game that comes to life.


You know where to find me
Everyone knows where to locate me.


Greenhouse a circle of top whores
I frequent an establishment where high-end prostitutes hang out.


Mandarin, Gansevoort, any of them top floors
I am often found in upscale hotels and nightclubs.


Thirty five large took it right out the top draw
I withdrew a lot of cash from my secret stash.


Still got a throwaway phone in my sock draw
I still keep a disposable phone in my sock drawer.


It's like rain, spraying on you roaches
My actions are like a rain of bullets falling on my enemies.


The AK is an animal, it is ferocious
My weapon of choice is extremely powerful and deadly.


A nigga wanna sing but we is the dopest
Others may try to compete with us, but we are the most skilled and talented.


Watch that nigga disappear, hocus pocus
My enemies will vanish without a trace, like magic.


You can tell I went to school on a small yellow bus
You can tell that I am not very smart.


Never bothered me, strong arm robbery
I am not intimidated by violence and will use it to steal from others.


I went from powdered jelly donuts to them o's
I went from a simple and innocent lifestyle to selling drugs.


From my high school sweetheart to fucking with hoes
I used to be in a loving relationship, but now I sleep around with prostitutes.


Look I'm all grown up and I dun blown up
I am now successful and famous.


Nigga ain't much changed, in fact, things are the same
Despite my fame and fortune, I am still the same person I always was.


I'm the definition of shooter, gun of choice the Ruger
I am the ultimate gunman, and my preferred weapon is the Ruger.


You'll take my word for it or make me do it to ya
Believe me or suffer the consequences.


I'm a magnet to murder, when I'm in the mood
I am attracted to killing, especially when I am in a certain mood or mindset.


Get convicted through the forensics when you walk in my shoes
If you follow in my footsteps, you will eventually be caught through forensic evidence.


I'm bad news, you niggas know the verdict, I'm filthy
I am dangerous and everyone knows it; I am also extremely wealthy.


Drop Phantom is milky
My expensive car is dazzling and eye-catching.


White on white, twenty four inch blades I'm skatin'
I am driving a white car with large wheels, and I am cruising around town.


Red eye smoking that bomb shit, I'm Satan
I am smoking high-quality marijuana and feeling dangerous.


Niggas surprised, fifty back on fire
People are surprised that I, Fifty Cent, am back and making a comeback.


Fifty back running round this bitch strapped
I am carrying a weapon and am always prepared for any trouble.


Hit man for hire
I am willing to kill for money.


I sit with the liars, duct tape and tires
I am frequently in the company of dishonest people, and I use duct tape and tires to dispose of bodies.


Been lost their soul
These people have ruined their own lives and souls through their criminal activities.


They just waiting on the fire
They are waiting for their inevitable downfall and punishment.


Innocent faces with a shit load of priors
Even seemingly innocent people can have a lot of criminal history.


Something out of nothing, a team full of MacGyvers
We create something valuable from nothing, and our team is full of resourceful people.


Deep sea dive for the fish scale
We go to great lengths to get high-quality cocaine.


Tryna find a better price, man that ship sailed
We are always looking for a better deal on drugs, but it is hard to come by.


Take a record head back if that shit fail
If our drugs are of low quality, we will negotiate with our supplier to get a better deal.


Drop weight like an anchor than you set sail
We quickly unload our drugs and move on to the next deal.


Hell freeze over like the watch I put the sleeve over
Something that is unlikely to happen will occur, as impossible as putting a watch in a sleeve and freezing it over.


Engine double scream when I turn the key over
My engine roars to life when I start my car.


Pirellis on the street rolling like a steam roller
My tires are expensive and roll smoothly on the road.


Bitches double team when I have my sleep overs
Women are eager to have sex with me when they come to my house for a sleepover.


Yeah, Re-Up gang with the G-Unit
I am associated with both the Re-Up gang and G-Unit.


This is Taylor made drug dealer fiend music
This music appeals to drug dealers and drug addicts.


Test it on ya tongue or either watch a fiend do it
You can test the drugs yourself or simply observe a drug addict trying them out.


I got you hooked and I laugh as you lean to it
I am the one who introduced you to addictive drugs and I find it amusing as you become more and more dependent on them.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CURTIS JACKSON, CURTIS WILLIAMS, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, TERRENCE THORNTON

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