TRAP
SAINt JHN Lyrics


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(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey)
(Hey, yeah)
(Fallen)

Only love a real nigga ever knew was trap, I trap, I trap
Really came up from the mat, no turnin' back
Only love a real nigga ever knew was trap, that's fact, that's fact
Nigga came up from the mat, no turnin' back
Only love a real nigga ever knew was

Trap, she do licks
She the one I forget
She do coke, she do blow
She do dope, make a list
This the life, don't forget
Sober nights, make it lit
She the one, you the one
I'm the one, what a trick
I ain't never tellin' lies, cross my heart and hope to die
If it's real, it's real forever, may we never testify
Put the pedal to the floor, look the devil in the eye
If you tell me that you love me, promise not to change your mind

We like sleepin' in the middle tonight
With the bass turned loud
Will you turn on the light?
Wish you furs for the winter, wish you champagne on ice
Middle fingers to the police

Only love a real nigga ever knew was trap, I trap, I trap
Really came up from the mat, no turnin' back
Only love a real nigga ever knew was trap, that's fact, that's fact
Nigga came up from the mat, no turnin' back
Only love a real nigga ever knew was

Trap, only thing we ever had to do was trap
I was breakin' down bales and now I switched it to rap
'Member shawty was the man, like, "Damn, nigga, what happened?"
I'ma keep chasin' the money, as far as I ever see
Had to kick my double-cup, feel like it was killin' me
I was sittin' in the spot, I ain't never missed a beat
If I feel it in my heart, I'ma put it on a beat, like
Run down on 'em, don't trip
Make sure your whole clip fit
I know it's hard livin', tryna survive this bullshit
I'm a part of my niggas, we all gon' get rich
Still remember sellin' two-for-five
Now I have a million dollar ride
Still be havin' thoughts about the guys

(Only love a real nigga ever knew was-)
We like sleepin' in the middle tonight
With the bass turned loud
Will you turn on the lights?
Wish you furs for the winter, wish you champagne on ice
Middle fingers to the police

Only love a real nigga ever knew was trap, I trap, I trap
Really came up from the mat, no turnin' back
Only love a real nigga ever knew was trap, that's fact, that's fact




Nigga came up from the mat, no turnin' back
Only love a real nigga ever knew was

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Trap" by SAINt JHN are a reflection of his life in the trap, the hardships he faced, and the things he had to do to survive. The hook, "Only love a real nigga ever knew was trap," emphasizes the fact that for many people living in the trap, it's not just a way of life, it's the only way of life they know. The verses display a proud but melancholic SAINt JHN reflecting on his past and how he came to be where he is now.


The first verse describes how he never experienced any love other than the love he had for the trap. He also mentions how he came out of the mat, which could be interpreted as him fighting his way up from the bottom to the top. The second verse is about a woman who lives the same life as him, and although they both indulge in drugs and other vices, they still find joy in each other's company. They sleep in the middle with the bass turned loud, middle fingers to the police, and SAINt JHN wishes her luxury items, like furs and champagne on ice.


The bridge talks about how the only responsibility they ever had was to trap. SAINt JHN went from breaking down bales to making music but always focused on making money. He mentions how he and his people are all going to get rich and how he still remembers selling two-for-five. The song ends with SAINt JHN once again repeating the hook, emphasizing how the trap is not just what he knows but who he is.


Line by Line Meaning

Only love a real nigga ever knew was trap, I trap, I trap
The only love a genuine man ever received came from the illegal hustle he was involved in, and he's still doing it to this day.


Really came up from the mat, no turnin' back
He started from the bottom and worked his way up without ever looking back.


Only love a real nigga ever knew was trap, that's fact, that's fact
The love he experienced through his criminal dealings was factual, and no one can take it away from him.


Nigga came up from the mat, no turnin' back
He pulled himself off the floor and kept pushing forward with determination.


Trap, she do licks She the one I forget She do coke, she do blow She do dope, make a list This the life, don't forget Sober nights, make it lit She the one, you the one I'm the one, what a trick
Living the fast, criminal lifestyle includes engaging with women who are just as involved in the hustle as he is, and drugs are a regular part of that existence. Despite it all, it's a thrilling way to live.


I ain't never tellin' lies, cross my heart and hope to die If it's real, it's real forever, may we never testify
He's making a promise that he'll always be truthful, and hopes that everyone else involved will keep quiet to ensure that the operation remains successful.


Put the pedal to the floor, look the devil in the eye If you tell me that you love me, promise not to change your mind
He's willing to take risks and confront any danger head-on, as long as he receives genuine commitment and loyalty from those he's involved with.


We like sleepin' in the middle tonight With the bass turned loud Will you turn on the light? Wish you furs for the winter, wish you champagne on ice Middle fingers to the police
He and his partner are living a carefree, luxurious life, surrounded by material goods, and they're not afraid to express their disdain towards law enforcement.


Only thing we ever had to do was trap I was breakin' down bales and now I switched it to rap 'Member shawty was the man, like, 'Damn, nigga, what happened?' I'ma keep chasin' the money, as far as I ever see
The only thing that ever mattered to him was making money through his illegal hustle. However, he's now shifted his focus to rapping, but his past still haunts him. He's committed to chasing the money, despite the obstacles he may face.


Had to kick my double-cup, feel like it was killin' me I was sittin' in the spot, I ain't never missed a beat If I feel it in my heart, I'ma put it on a beat, like Run down on 'em, don't trip
He had to stop drinking lean, as it was having dangerous effects on him. Despite that, he's always been dedicated to his craft and never lost focus. He pours his heart and soul into his music and is always ready to confront any competition.


Make sure your whole clip fit I know it's hard livin', tryna survive this bullshit I'm a part of my niggas, we all gon' get rich Still remember sellin' two-for-five Now I have a million dollar ride Still be havin' thoughts about the guys
He knows how dangerous it is to live this kind of life and urges his crew to always be prepared. He understands the struggles of living in poverty and is determined to bring his loved ones up with him. Despite his success, he still reminisces about the difficult times he faced in the past.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carlos St. John, Dominique Jones, Lee Stashenko

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@sergiofando9274

Yo wtf, this song is beyond underrated

@TheLJVictor

the whole SAINt JHN is underrated.

@Xzddv

Sergio Fando agree

@MyPlaylist97

7 millions is okay it could be wa worse

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@hateeck966

Discovered this song a while ago. Gave me chills like not many others. Was pretty sure it's gonna blow up and have like 100 mil by now. Unfortunately, it's more important for music to be on tiktok as a meme than being any good these days...

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Playboi Carti’s baby voice can be added

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