Sour
Styles P Lyrics

Sour, sour, sour, sour, sour-sour
The repeated use of the word 'sour' to express opposite of sweet.

(This that "drink up with it", and I can't smoke it less it)
The artist is referring to a strain of cannabis that can only be consumed through drinking and not smoking.

(You drop the hits, they gon' get, soon as you get rich, they gon' be)
The artist is highlighting that when people become rich, their popularity increases and they start attracting haters.

Yeah, they gon' hate when you get power
The artist is emphasizing the fact that people tend to hate when someone else has more power than them.

They gon' be sour, they gon' be sour
Haters will display bitterness and disgust (sourness) towards the person with more power.

I rep that purple haze, not that sour D
The artist is proclaiming his preference for a particular cannabis strain, purple haze, over another, sour diesel.

I rep that L-O-X, that's a power three
The artist is giving a shout-out to his music group and emphasizing their position of strength and influence.

When you gettin' money, (that's just how cowards be)
The artist is suggesting that people who are not successful in terms of money tend to display cowardly behavior towards those who are.

New crib, new ice, new car, hatin' niggas start gettin' S-O-U-R
The artist is highlighting that people tend to become jealous and display dislike when someone becomes successful and starts flaunting their wealth through tangible things.

You can act like you ain't but you know you are
The artist is calling out people who pretend to not be haters but their actions suggest otherwise.

But there's nothing you can do cause we just go too hard
The artist is emphasizing that haters can't do anything to stop his group's progress since they are working too hard and nothing will get in their way.

From the booth to the block, you get robbed, you get shot
The artist is declaring his street credibility and alluding that people who cross him may face the consequences of violence.

That's the feeling that you usually have after gettin' got
The artist is highlighting the negative feeling people get after experiencing violence or robbery.

Turn it into rock, or just leave it powder
The artist is talking about the process of turning drugs, likely crack cocaine, from powder form to rock form, which is the preferred form to sell and use.

If that haze is all gone, fuck it, roll a lil'
The artist is suggesting that when the cannabis runs out, he will resort to smoking a little less desirable cannabis, which is still better than going without.

Ay, make the ham in a hour, bake it up, where is flour?
The artist is describing the process of making money quickly and efficiently, potentially through drug dealing or other illegal means.

Stack that money tall, tower, nigga play, make it shower
The artist is emphasizing the desire to accumulate wealth and how people tend to brag and show it off once they have it.

I don't give no fuck bout no coward, ain't no "i" in "team", I'm talking "our"
The artist is dismissing the idea of cowardice and emphasizing the importance of teamwork and group success over individual success.

Nigga, call my team, we in Ralph, I don't give a fuck if you in Okinawa
The artist is attempting to show off the success of his group and how they dress in high-end designer clothing, regardless of where they are located in the world.

Well prepared for that slime though, I go ham though, I'ont eat swine though
The artist is suggesting his preparedness for dealing with negativity and conflict, showing that he goes hard and is willing to face any challenge. He also states that he does not eat pork.

I take vitamins, I keep iron on me, guarantee I keep more than slime on me
The rapper is alluding to the importance of health and keeping balanced, by taking vitamins and maintaining proper iron levels. The reference to slime is likely an allusion to dealing with negative people or situations and how he is always prepared for it.

(Early morning, drink cold coffee, patron and lime, shake the haters off me)
The artist is describing his morning routine of having coffee with Patron and lime, potentially as a way to shake off the negativity or hate he faces.

I ain't jump off the porch, I lived in these streets
The artist is highlighting his street credibility and implying that he has lived in impoverished or dangerous conditions most of his life.

And beast on these beats, a beast in these streets
The artist is declaring his talent and proficiency in both rapping and street activities, suggesting he is highly skilled in both worlds.

Real as fuck, how could you hate my guts?
The artist is expressing his authenticity and questioning how someone could hate him for being his true self.

I was just waiting, I knew you hate my guts
The artist is saying he knew that someone disliked him or had hatred towards him and was just waiting for the truth to come out.

Straighten your face when I walked in the place
The artist is saying that when he enters a room, people display negative emotions towards him but he is unfazed.

You make it obvious that you ain't proud of us
The artist is highlighting the fact that people display hate towards him and his group in obvious ways, showing that they are not proud of their accomplishments.

A1FB, we global, don't even come around if we don't know you
The artist is promoting his group A1FB as a major international force and implying that people who are not known to the group should not even come near them.

Ever since we been in power, these pussy niggas been sour
The artist is saying that since his group has achieved a position of power and influence, people have become jealous and displayed bitterness towards them.

Need a six-month, run with the Mexicans
The artist is indicating that he needs to work with Mexican drug dealers for a period of six months, possibly to accumulate more money or drugs.

I don't touch the haze if the sour's on deck again
The artist is saying he will only smoke cannabis if he has access to the preferred strain, sour diesel.

'Nother six-month, run with the Colombians
The artist is indicating that he will need to work with Colombian drug dealers for another six months, possibly to accumulate more money or drugs.

L-O-X concern is which, house to put the money in
The artist is declaring his music group's main concern, which is where to invest their money and assets.

Half a stack of them indoors, half a stack of them outdoors
The artist is indicating that he has a large amount of money and assets, including both indoor and outdoor properties.

Ride around in them Benzos, fuck it, nigga, we outlaws
The artist is highlighting the group's blatant display of wealth by riding expensive Mercedes-Benz cars and insinuating that they act like outlaws and aren't afraid to break rules and laws.

And I ain't even mad if you mad at me
The artist is saying that he is not bothered by anyone who may be upset or hold negative emotions towards him.

You came, on some sour shit, I came with a strategy
The artist is indicating that while someone else may have approached him negatively, he was prepared with a strategy to deal with it.

I ain't out to get swag money, but I'm into that hard money
The artist is saying he is not interested in superficial wealth or money acquired through trendy things (swag), but he is interested in more substantial, hard-earned money.

Think about all my yard niggas, bathtub, now that's car money
The artist is implying that he is very wealthy and can afford to put a bathtub in his car, which is an extravagant display of wealth.

I blow a lil' haze on the appetize'
The artist is suggesting that he will smoke a small amount of cannabis to whet his appetite or prepare for a meal.

But you knowin' what I'm lightin' if I have to fly
The artist is saying that if he is flying, he will smoke a preferred strain of marijuana, implying that he is a habitual smoker.