Pusha T raps a braggadocious verse about being among the “top 5” in the game and “letting the jewels […] talk,” while also hinting at his past life as a drug dealer. Throughout the track, Push makes reference of Meek Mill’s 2017 incarceration pondering, “What would Meek do?”
Kanye West’s verse finds him responding to his recent spree of controversial comments, asking the listener if wearing his MAGA hat would “let [him] slide through [a traffic stop]; while also outlining his goals to get richer and grow more successful.
What Would Meek Do?
Pusha T Lyrics
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How do you respond?
I'm top five and all of them Dylan
I am the hope, the dope dealers won
Price and the quote, the dope dealers want
Feds takin' pictures like it's GQ (GQ)
This Avianne collarbone is see-through
Devil on the other, "What would Meek do?"
Pop a wheelie, tell the judge to Akinyele
Middle fingers out the Ghost, screamin' "Makaveli" (come with me)
Hail Mary, the scale fairy
Two sides to every coin, so we bail ready (bail ready)
How do you respond?
I let the monies and the fools talk
I let the jewels and the hues talk
Watch face came with a fuse box (fuse box)
Chanel's on ya bitch
The coupe is 320, the roof's hit or miss
Murder on the highway, the news is at six
See I did it my way, the proof's in the bricks (woo)
Yeugh, smell it through the Tupperware (Tupperware)
Two can get you four like a double dare
I'm the king of the oven-ware (oven-ware)
You can piece the whole puzzle here
Niggas talkin' shit, Ye
How do you respond?
Poop, scoop
Whoop, whoopty-whoop
Am I too complex for ComplexCon?
Everything Ye say cause a new debate
"You see, he been out of touch, he cannot relate
His hallway too long, bitch too bad
Gotta surrogate his kid, get two dads"
I be thinkin', what would 2Pac do?
You be thinkin' what New Kids on the Block do
If you ain't drivin' while Black, do they stop you?
Will MAGA hats let me slide like a drive-thru?
That phone call from Ricky still hazy
When heaven got an angel named Avery
You gotta watch who you callin' crazy
Yeezy, the newest billion-dollar baby
It won't feel right 'til I feel like Phil Knight
Goin' for six rings like what Phil told Mike
Seven pill nights, who know what that feel like?
No more hidin' the scars, I show 'em like Seal, right?
How do you respond?
In this verse of Pusha T's song "What Would Meek Do?", Pusha is addressing the criticism and trash talk that he is receiving from other rappers. He responds to this by asserting that he is one of the top five rappers of all time, and has more success than most dope dealers. Pusha comments on how the feds are always after him, always taking pictures like it's a photo shoot for a magazine such as GQ. He then speaks of his expensive piece of jewelry, an Avianne collarbone that is see-through. He mentions an angel on his shoulder asking what to do and a devil on the other shoulder reminding him of what Meek Mill would do in such a situation.
Pusha then urges the judge to Akinyele while popping a wheelie, screaming "Makaveli" out of a Ghost, while waiting for Meek Mill's guidance. He cites himself as the "scale fairy", and mentions that there are always two sides to every coin, so he is always "bail ready". He also indicates that he does not usually respond to hate, letting "the fools talk", as well as "jewels and hues talk". In the verse's crescendo, he vividly details his luxurious lifestyle, including his Chanel-clad girlfriend and his expensive car. He mentions that he has proven his worth through his successes in the world of drugs, and then offers some advice: you can piece together the whole puzzle to find out how he did it.
The second verse of the song belongs to Kanye West. In it, he questions whether he is too complex for ComplexCon, a hip-hop festival held annually in Long Beach, California. He raps about how every statement he makes is seen as controversial, and how he is accused of being out of touch with the average person's problems. He then imagines a hypothetical situation in which he is pulled over by the police for driving while black, and wonders if his MAGA hat will be enough to let him off the hook. Kanye then mentions a phone call from someone named Ricky that is still hazy in his memory, and speaks of an angel in heaven named Avery. He also references his billionaire status and his ongoing pursuit of wealth. He mentions how he wants to be as successful as Nike's Phil Knight and boasts about his aspiration to eclipse Michael Jordan's six championship rings. He then reveals his struggles with mental health and compares them to the scars on Seal's face.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm top five and all of them Dylan
I am one of the top five best rappers alive, comparable to the legendary status of Bob Dylan
I am the hope, the dope dealers won
I am the one who brings hope and success to drug dealers by providing them with quality products
Price and the quote, the dope dealers want
The price and the quality of my products are sought after by drug dealers
Feds takin' pictures like it's GQ (GQ)
The police are constantly surveying and documenting my activities like I'm a model in a GQ photoshoot
This Avianne collarbone is see-through
The diamond necklace from Avianne & Co is so blindingly shiny it's like it's see-through
Angel on my shoulder, 'What should we do?'
My conscience is telling me to do the right thing and avoid trouble
Devil on the other, 'What would Meek do?'
My temptation is telling me to act like rapper Meek Mill, who has a reputation for getting in trouble and facing consequences
Pop a wheelie, tell the judge to Akinyele
I'm going to pull a risky maneuver on my dirt bike and use the rapper Akinyele's name to intimidate the judge
Middle fingers out the Ghost, screamin' 'Makaveli' (come with me)
I'm showing my defiance by sticking my middle fingers out of the Rolls-Royce Ghost car, referencing Tupac's alter-ego Makaveli, and challenging people to join me in my rebellious behavior
Hail Mary, the scale fairy
I'm taking a risk, like in a Hail Mary pass in football, with the drug dealing scale as my fairy godmother or protector
Two sides to every coin, so we bail ready (bail ready)
There are risks and rewards to any criminal action, and so we are always prepared to escape or get bailed out of jail
I let the monies and the fools talk
I let money and gossip do the talking for me
I let the jewels and the hues talk
I let my flashy jewelry and wealth speak for itself
Watch face came with a fuse box (fuse box)
My expensive watch has so many features, it's like it came with its own electrical system
Chanel's on ya bitch
My woman is stylish and wearing Chanel brand clothes
The coupe is 320, the roof's hit or miss
My car is a Mercedes-Benz 320, and the retractable roof does not always work perfectly
Murder on the highway, the news is at six
There was a violent crime committed on the highway, and the media will cover it at the evening news hour of six o'clock
See I did it my way, the proof's in the bricks (woo)
I succeeded in my own unique way, and the evidence of my success is in the bricks of cocaine that I sell
Yeugh, smell it through the Tupperware (Tupperware)
The smell of drugs is so strong, I can detect it even when it is stored in Tupperware containers
Two can get you four like a double dare
You can multiply the value of drugs by two, but it also comes with a daring risk
I'm the king of the oven-ware (oven-ware)
I am the boss of the drug manufacturing business
You can piece the whole puzzle here
You can put together all the clues and details of my drug business and see how it operates
Poop, scoop
I make nonsensical sounds or words to mock and dismiss my critics
Whoop, whoopty-whoop
Similar to the previous line, I use absurd sounds or words as an expression of disregard
Am I too complex for ComplexCon?
I am so innovative and intellectual that even the ComplexCon event, which celebrates streetwear and pop culture, might not be able to handle me
Everything Ye say cause a new debate
Everything I say generates a lot of discussion and controversy
'You see, he been out of touch, he cannot relate'
People criticize me for being disconnected from reality and not being able to empathize with others
His hallway too long, bitch too bad
People insult me by saying my mansion's hallway is too spacious and my girlfriend is too attractive
Gotta surrogate his kid, get two dads
I became a father through surrogacy and reportedly faced criticism for having two male figures in the child's life
I be thinkin', what would 2Pac do?
I wonder what Tupac would do in this situation, as he is an influential and legendary rapper
You be thinkin' what New Kids on the Block do
You are not as visionary or daring as me, you think within the bounds of mainstream and commercial ideas represented by the pop band New Kids on the Block
If you ain't drivin' while Black, do they stop you?
I am commenting on systemic racism and police profiling, suggesting that Black people are more likely to be stopped by police while driving
Will MAGA hats let me slide like a drive-thru?
MAGA supporters are seen as supporters of President Trump's policies that can benefit white people, so I'm questioning whether they would be more lenient towards me as a wealthy Black creator
That phone call from Ricky still hazy
I still have mixed feelings and memories about a phone call I had with someone named Ricky
When heaven got an angel named Avery
Someone named Avery who died is now in heaven as an angel
You gotta watch who you callin' crazy
Be careful who you label as insane or unstable, as it can harm their reputation and mental health
Yeezy, the newest billion-dollar baby
I am the latest celebrity to become a billionaire, like a newborn baby but with money instead of age
It won't feel right 'til I feel like Phil Knight
I won't be satisfied until I reach the same level of wealth and influence as Nike founder Phil Knight
Goin' for six rings like what Phil told Mike
I am aiming for six major achievements or milestones, inspired by what Phil Knight said to Michael Jordan about winning six NBA championship rings
Seven pill nights, who know what that feel like?
I am experiencing a lot of stress and taking sleeping pills to cope, and I wonder if others can relate to that level of pressure
No more hidin' the scars, I show 'em like Seal, right?
I am ready to reveal my emotional and physical scars openly, like the singer Seal who has facial scars and accepts them as part of his identity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Terrence Thornton, William Bruford, Kanye Omari West, Christopher Squire, Jon Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@realbanger
I guess we know what Meek would do now
@643superstar
😭😭😭
@ONO_JJ
😂😂
@mxxmm4365
Pusha T is hard and Kanye is a genius
@azanparvez1659
And you,an idiot.
@tuomaslouhisalo286
@@azanparvez1659 And you,a hater
@user-qd6im2hp2e
Azan Parvez and you are on this video hating 🤣🤣
@YourMom-fn7ei
Azan Parvez 🤡🤡
@YourMom-fn7ei
Azan Parvez he’s right
@JohnMushitu
This whole album deserved a Grammy. Hip-hop lost that day