F.U.B.U.
Solange feat. The Dream and BJ The Chicago Kid Lyrics

All my niggas in the whole wide world
This song is for all the people in the world who feel like they belong to the group, regardless of their race.

Made this song to make it all y'all's turn
The song is dedicated to the whole world to empower anyone who feels left out to feel empowered.

For us, this shit is for us
This song is not about bragging but for empowering people to take control of their identity and not let others define it.

All my niggas let the whole world know
This line is a call to action for people who feel like they belong to the group to let it be known that they are part of the same group.

Play this song and sing it on your terms
This song is intended to empower people to sing it in their own way and express themselves without any restrictions.

Don't try to come for us
This line warns others not to try to impose their own identity on the group or try to appropriate the culture or struggle that it represents.

Tell them niggas that it's all our turn
This is another call to action, telling people to stand up and claim their identity and their place in the world.

When you know you gotta pay the cost
This line talks about the struggles that people have to endure to stay true to their identity and achieve their goals.

Play the game just to play the boss
This line talks about how people have to conform to societal norms and expectations to succeed or be accepted, but they eventually take control of the narrative.

But you know your shit is taking off, oh
Despite the struggles and hardships, the group knows they have the power to succeed and they will eventually achieve their goals.

When you driving in your tinted car
This line talks about the need to hide one's identity or stay out of the spotlight to avoid harassment or discrimination.

And you're criminal, just who you are
This line talks about the societal stigma that people face based on their identity or background, even if they are not doing anything wrong.

But you know you're gonna make it far, oh
Despite the challenges, people stay resilient and keep believing in themselves, knowing that they will eventually thrive.

When you feeling all alone
This line talks about the isolation and loneliness that people feel when they are not accepted or understood by others.

And you can't even be you up in your home
This line talks about how even in their own homes or families, people are not accepted for who they are and have to hide their true selves.

When you even feeling it from your own
This line talks about how people may face discrimination or lack of support even from those who are supposed to be their own.

When you got it figured out
This line talks about how people eventually figure out their identity and what they stand for, despite the challenges they face along the way.

When a nigga tryna board the plane
This line talks about the discrimination and profiling that people face when trying to travel or move around, simply based on their identity.

And they ask you, "What's your name again?"
This line talks about how even after proving one's identity, people can still be subjected to suspicion or questioning, simply based on their identity.

Cause they thinking, "Yeah, you're all the same"
This line talks about the stereotypes and prejudices that people face when others assume that they are all the same based on their identity.

Oh, it's for us
This line is a reminder that the struggles and challenges that people face are for the group and that they are not alone in their journey.

When it's going on a thousand years
This line talks about the longevity of the struggles that people face and how it has lasted for centuries.

And you pulling up to your crib
This line talks about the need for people to have a safe space or a home where they can be themselves and feel accepted.

And they ask you where you live again
This line talks about how people can be subjected to suspicion or questioning even in their own homes or neighborhoods, simply based on their identity.

But you running out of damns to give, oh
This line talks about how people eventually stop caring about what others think and start living their lives on their own terms.

I hope my son will bang this song so loud
This line talks about the hope that future generations will take pride in their identity and continue the struggle to achieve equality and acceptance.

That he almost makes his walls fall down
This line talks about the power of the song to empower people and make them feel united and empowered.

Cause his momma wants to make him proud
This line talks about the desire to make future generations proud of their identity and heritage and to empower them to carry on the struggle.

And we bomb on sight, on sight we must charge
This line talks about the need to fight back against discrimination and injustice, even if it means risking everything.

Host of my emotion, it's your call
This line talks about the power of individuals to control their own emotions and reactions, even in the face of adversity.

Liquor in my system, we must crawl
This line talks about how people may turn to alcohol or other substances to cope with their struggles but eventually find the strength to overcome them.

Addiction, disobey the law
This line talks about how people may have to break the rules or norms that are imposed on them to assert their own identity and achieve their goals.

Don't clip my wings before I learn to fly
This line talks about the need to give people the freedom and space to explore and define their own identity, without placing restrictions or limitations on them.

I didn't come back down to Earth to die
This line talks about how people need to assert their own identity and purpose in life and not let others define or limit them.

Get so much from us
This line talks about how others may benefit from the culture, heritage, or struggle of the group but may not acknowledge or appreciate it.

Then forget us
This line talks about how people may be quick to forget the struggles and achievements of the group or take them for granted, without recognizing the sacrifices and contributions that it took to get there.

Don't feel bad if you can't sing along
This line talks about how people should not feel bad or ashamed if they don't understand or relate to the struggles and challenges of the group.

Just be glad you got the whole wide world
This line talks about the need to appreciate and celebrate the diversity and richness of the world, regardless of one's own identity.

Some shit you can't touch
This line talks about the intangible nature of the struggle and the culture that people may find hard to understand or explain but is still real and meaningful to the group.

It's all for us baby
This line is a reminder that the struggle and the culture are not for others to appropriate or exploit but are for the group to celebrate and take pride in.

Nobody else, baby
This line talks about how the struggle and the culture are for the group alone and not for others to claim or benefit from without acknowledging their contributions or respecting their identity.