Who I Am
Pusha T (feat. 2 Chainz & Big Sean) Lyrics


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Our feet are full of broken glass
Don't forget

Woo, they said be all you can be (yeah)
Woo, they said be all you can be
I just wanna buy another Rollie
I just wanna pop another band (yeah)
I just wanna sell dope forever
I just wanna be who I am

Woo, they said be all you can be nigga
Woo, they said be all you can be
Always knew I could rule the world
Let's define what my world is (yeah)
Knee deep in this dope money
Damn near where my world ends
Same block, same rock
I was thinking 'bout murdering (yeah)
I ain't getting my hands dirty
Let you worry 'bout serving 'em (yeah)

Yeah, they said be all you can be nigga (yeah)
Woo, they said be all you can be
I just wanna buy another Rollie
I just wanna pop another band (yeah)
I just wanna sell dope forever (yeah)
I just wanna be who I am

Yeah, they said be all you can be nigga
Woo, they said the true set you free

Entrepreneur, strip club connoisseur
Hot fudge sundae, pour it on you hallelujah
Pour it on you hallelujah, pour it on you hallelujah
And I be on my own dick, ain't that much room for you-ah
Red, white, blue, I pledge allegiance to the street life (yeah)
Even if it's left overs I still got to eat right
Got gas in my peace pipe, pink Sprite (yeah)
She P-popping her jeans tight, all day I dream about sex, three stripes
We the type of crew to get fresh just to sit in the living room (yeah)
Look out the window, got a bad bitch in my swimming pool
Got a bad bitch in my swimming pool (yeah)
Got a bad bitch in my swimming pool (yeah)
We the type of crew to get fresh just to sit in the living room
Look out the window, got a bad bitch in my swimming pool

Woo, they said be all you can be

Pretty girls is my reputation (yeah) (woo)
One on my arm, that's decoration (yeah)
Getting to it, no hesitation (woo)
To fuck with me you need a reservation (woah)
To the top escalating, elevating
Good music legislation, delegatin' (yeah)
And I mean that shit like exclamation, exclamation, exclamation
And I'm going 'til I K.O (what, what)
Eyes closed, I'm OK (what)
All my bitches know they roll (woo)
Even when we role-play (okay)
My homie got that nine on him
All night and all day
And all night and all day (yeah)
And all night like that shit's his mothafuckin' soulmate
Cause no time for hand in hand
When you got this paper hand in hand (yeah)
Bitch I'm feeling like a grown ass lil' boy, nigga na na na na na (woah)
Bitch I'm feeling like a grown ass lil' boy, cause I still love to get pampered
But don't get it twisted, watch your step and fuckin' manners

Woo, they said the truth set you free

Woo, they said be all you can be
Woo, they said be all you can be
I just wanna buy another Rollie
I just wanna pop another band (yeah)
I just wanna sell dope forever
I just wanna be who I am

Woo, I just wanna be who I am
Woo, I just wanna be who I am
Always knew I could rule the world
Lets define what my world is (yeah)




Knee deep in this dope money
Damn near where my world ends

Overall Meaning

The song "Who I Am" by Pusha T, 2 Chainz, and Big Sean is a testament to the modern music genre popularized by rap and hip-hop, which glorifies the use of drugs and illicit activities. The song's lyrics are a reflection of the trio's disparity between societal expectations and themselves. In the chorus, they express their desire to be true to themselves regardless of what society asks of them. The line, "I just wanna sell dope forever, I just wanna be who I am," demonstrates the rapper's self-acceptance despite the stigma associated with their profession.


The chorus highlights the concept of living life on one's own terms, which is a recurring theme in the genre. The trio emphasizes this concept through the juxtaposition of army recruitment advert slogans with the idea of who they are. They are making a pointed statement that joining the army, as advertised in the slogan, was never an option for them. Their way of life, selling dope and embracing materialism, is what defines them, and they have embraced and accepted this ideal.


In the verse, 2 Chainz speaks of his lavish lifestyle, including being a 'strip club connoisseur' and that pretty girls are his 'reputation.' Conversely, Big Sean speaks of his homie having a gun, highlighting the dangers of his chosen lifestyle. Pusha T speaks of dope money and how he's 'knee-deep in it.' In essence, the three are epitomizing the typical rapper lifestyle of making money, enjoying the things it brings, but also acknowledging the risks involved.


Line by Line Meaning

Our feet are full of broken glass
We've been through tough times and our journey hasn't been easy.


Woo, they said be all you can be (yeah)
People encourage us to be our best selves.


I just wanna buy another Rollie
I want to purchase another luxury watch.


I just wanna pop another band (yeah)
I want to spend a lot of money.


I just wanna sell dope forever
I want to keep selling drugs for a long time.


I just wanna be who I am
I want to stay true to myself and not change for anyone else.


Always knew I could rule the world
I've always had confidence in my abilities to succeed.


Let's define what my world is (yeah)
Let's set our own criteria for what constitutes success.


Knee deep in this dope money
We're making a lot of profit from selling drugs.


Damn near where my world ends
My livelihood and identity are closely tied to the drug world.


Same block, same rock
I've been selling drugs in the same area for a while.


I was thinking 'bout murdering (yeah)
I've considered killing a rival drug dealer or enemy.


I ain't getting my hands dirty
I'm not actually going to commit the act myself.


Let you worry 'bout serving 'em (yeah)
I'll let someone else handle the dirty work.


Woo, they said the true set you free
The truth can be liberating.


Entrepreneur, strip club connoisseur
I'm an entrepreneur who also enjoys going to strip clubs.


Hot fudge sundae, pour it on you hallelujah
I like pouring hot fudge on people, it's a turn on for me.


And I be on my own dick, ain't that much room for you-ah
I'm focused on my own success, there's not enough room for anyone else to get in the way.


Red, white, blue, I pledge allegiance to the street life (yeah)
I'm devoted to the drug-dealing lifestyle.


Even if it's left overs I still got to eat right
Even if the drugs are low quality, I still have to make a living.


Got gas in my peace pipe, pink Sprite (yeah)
I'm smoking weed and drinking pink Sprite.


She P-popping her jeans tight, all day I dream about sex, three stripes
I'm sexually attracted to a woman wearing tight jeans with stripes, and I think about sex constantly.


We the type of crew to get fresh just to sit in the living room (yeah)
We like to dress well even if we're not going out anywhere.


Look out the window, got a bad bitch in my swimming pool
There's a beautiful woman in my pool right now.


Pretty girls is my reputation (yeah) (woo)
I'm known for being with attractive women.


One on my arm, that's decoration (yeah)
Having a woman with me is like an accessory to my image.


Getting to it, no hesitation (woo)
I act quickly and without hesitation to get what I want.


To fuck with me you need a reservation (woah)
You need to have connections or be in a certain circle to be involved with me.


To the top escalating, elevating
I'm climbing the ranks in my career and social status.


Good music legislation, delegatin' (yeah)
I'm involved in the music industry and I have power to delegate tasks.


And I mean that shit like exclamation, exclamation, exclamation
I'm serious about what I'm saying and I want it to be emphasized.


And I'm going 'til I K.O (what, what)
I'm going to keep striving for success until I can't keep going anymore.


Eyes closed, I'm OK (what)
I'm able to navigate my way through challenges even if I can't physically see what's happening.


All my bitches know they roll (woo)
All the women in my circle know their role and what's expected of them.


Even when we role-play (okay)
Even when we're engaging in sexual fantasies, everyone still knows their role.


My homie got that nine on him
My friend has a gun with him.


All night and all day
He has the gun with him at all times.


And all night like that shit's his mothafuckin' soulmate
He's really attached to and protective of his gun.


Cause no time for hand in hand
We don't have time for romance or emotional attachments.


When you got this paper hand in hand (yeah)
We're focused on making money and accumulating wealth together.


Bitch I'm feeling like a grown ass lil' boy, nigga na na na na na (woah)
I still feel youthful and carefree despite my adult responsibilities.


Bitch I'm feeling like a grown ass lil' boy, cause I still love to get pampered
I still enjoy being taken care of and pampered like a child.


But don't get it twisted, watch your step and fuckin' manners
Don't misunderstand my childlike attitude, I'm still dangerous and expect respect.




Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emmanuel Eugene Nickerson, Kwesi Sey, Renee Scroggins, Sean Michael Anderson, Steve Anderson, Tauheed Epps, Terrence Le Varr Thornton

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