In the Air
Vado Lyrics


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[Intro:]
Slum!
We Da Best
Touch smooth, wuddup?
And Meech
Uh!
Huh?
Test smooth, straight face, you remember

[Verse:]
Rest in peace to von zip
Zip code, 7-5 where the stars went
Back to back cuz whips out front black on black
Roses on the dashboard, show stacks on stacks
Get it, like French did, wrist big
This kid was heavy with metal like Limp Bizkit
Fred Durst, the bisk is at yo head first
Got head first, on the JB was dead thirst
A hell work, Pharrel mack, my next route
Kirk Love, CB, Dan Coo was the best out
Wanted the BM’s, no number left off
We the M series, no top, chest out
100 tips, the 55th
Paladino the Riverside
Valentino for niggas Oz
Bought the whole team kicks, gang dig, what’s the nigga size
(I got yall)
See them lost who they were for
Come traps, had to be M popped into Boston
Don divas, palm heaters was gone for
Whitey PV, that’s breacher, you better walk off
Uh, from Nautica to a rugby top
Breakfast at pim pim, dirty kitchen, the doggie spot
From rooftop at club Body the bottles pop
Soon as I left the backdoor I heard Latty shot
Damn, NFL, the same gang
40 wolves, the names ring
I’m in the hood like bang bang
What a gun want from rich mob? Get chain swing
Enough of that, uptown we love to rap
Judgin on the corner, I came from under that
Just waitin til the sun, I want more and yo son is back
Quiet when it storm but my storm – I thunder that
Hard snals, bumpin some mob style
Crazy like AZ, I could’ve been chopped down
OG’s maybe, never gave me the run around
For that we’ll never be that, rappin don’t come around
So it’s cookouts, bus trips just to play
Cases of Rose, who B-day is it today?
It’s niggas that hold weight and it’s niggas that ain’t straight
Niggas that sold shake in places that ain’t safe
Rollie gold face, Balys no lace
Matchin Porsches, wild horses go race
Now we’re getting the fee, 5000 in one taste




Double goose Cuban link and the trials is gunplay
Huh?

Overall Meaning

Vado’s song β€œIn the Air” begins with an introduction that mentions Slum, We Da Best, Touch Smooth, Meech, Test Smooth, and the late Von Zip. The lyrics pay homage to the star-studded 7-5 zip code, where the chorus highlights the luxurious vehicles and wealth that the artists possess. The verse starts with a tribute to Von Zip, and the following lines mention luxury cars, money, and various rap artists. The lyrics tell a story of being from the bottom and achieving success through hard work.


Some lines mention controversial figures like Whitey PV, a former mobster, and references to gunplay. The lyrics mention social gatherings like cookouts and bus trips, showcasing the sense of community that the artist shares with his friends and the people of the 7-5 zip code. The lyrics also mention the love for rap music and the journey that the artist has taken to achieve success. Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of a rapper who has made it big while reflecting on the people and places that have played a significant role in shaping his life.


Line by Line Meaning

Rest in peace to von zip
Paying respect to Von Zip who has passed away


Zip code, 7-5 where the stars went
Zip code 7-5 where the stars live or have lived


Back to back cuz whips out front black on black
Two black cars parked next to each other in the front


Roses on the dashboard, show stacks on stacks
Stacks of money displayed on the dashboard with roses next to them


Get it, like French did, wrist big
Understand it, like French Montana did, showing off his big wrist


This kid was heavy with metal like Limp Bizkit
This person had a lot of jewelry/accessories like Limp Bizkit


Fred Durst, the bisk is at yo head first
Playing off of Fred Durst's name, saying that the 'bisk' or 'biscuit' is at your head


Got head first, on the JB was dead thirst
Received oral sex first, on Johnnie Walker Blue, which quenches one's thirst for alcohol


A hell work, Pharrel mack, my next route
Working hard, my next move is like Pharrell's successful career


Kirk Love, CB, Dan Coo was the best out
Kirk Love, CB, and Dan Coo were the best out of the people mentioned


Wanted the BM’s, no number left off
Desired a BMW car, every model number was taken


We the M series, no top, chest out
We are the BMW M series with no top, chest out/showing off


100 tips, the 55th
100 dollar bill, the street 55th


Paladino the Riverside
Reference to Paladino's, a music venue on Riverside Drive in Los Angeles


Valentino for niggas Oz
Valentino clothes for black people, like OZ or The Wire


Bought the whole team kicks, gang dig, what’s the nigga size
Bought shoes for the entire team, asking each person's shoe size


(I got yall)
I have all of you covered/taken care of


See them lost who they were for
Witnessing people losing themselves for something


Come traps, had to be M popped into Boston
Came across traps/drugs, needed the M (money) to get out of Boston


Don divas, palm heaters was gone for
Female drug bosses and guns were missing or gone


Whitey PV, that’s breacher, you better walk off
Whitey PV and Breacher are dangerous, stay away or leave


Uh, from Nautica to a rugby top
From wearing Nautica clothing to a rugby top


Breakfast at pim pim, dirty kitchen, the doggie spot
Eating breakfast at Pim Pim restaurant with a dirty kitchen which is in the doggie spot (bad area)


From rooftop at club Body the bottles pop
On the rooftop of Body nightclub, the champagne bottles are popping


Soon as I left the backdoor I heard Latty shot
As soon as I left through the backdoor, I heard Latty being shot


Damn, NFL, the same gang
Exclamation, the NFL and gang are the same thing/crowd


40 wolves, the names ring
40 people (gang) are well-known or popular


I’m in the hood like bang bang
I'm in the hood like gunshots


What a gun want from rich mob? Get chain swing
Asking what more does a rich mob need? Just show off the chain


Enough of that, uptown we love to rap
Enough of that talk, in uptown we love to rap


Judgin on the corner, I came from under that
People judging others on the street corner, I came from that situation and overcame it


Just waitin til the sun, I want more and yo son is back
Just waiting until the sun rises, I want more money and my son is also back/here with me


Quiet when it storm but my storm – I thunder that
Silent during the storm, but when it's my storm, I bring the thunder


Hard snals, bumpin some mob style
Drinking alcoholic drinks, while listening to mob music


Crazy like AZ, I could’ve been chopped down
'Crazy' like rapper AZ, I could have been killed


OG’s maybe, never gave me the run around
Older gang members never gave me a hard time


For that we’ll never be that, rappin don’t come around
For that reason, we won't be like that, rap/music won't be around forever


So it’s cookouts, bus trips just to play
We have cookouts and take bus trips just to play (have fun)


Cases of Rose, who B-day is it today?
Cases of RosΓ© wine, asking whose birthday is it today?


It’s niggas that hold weight and it’s niggas that ain’t straight
There are people who hold power/influence and there are people who are not trustworthy


Niggas that sold shake in places that ain’t safe
People who sold cheap drugs in dangerous areas


Rollie gold face, Balys no lace
A Rolex watch with a gold face and Bally shoes with no laces


Matchin Porsches, wild horses go race
Having matching Porsche cars, racing against wild horses


Now we’re getting the fee, 5000 in one taste
Now we are getting the money, $5000 in one sip/drink


Double goose Cuban link and the trials is gunplay
Wearing a Double Goose jacket and a Cuban link chain, as the trials involve gun violence


Huh?
An expression of confusion/uncertainty




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Comments from YouTube:

iamsukafree

vado could be one of the greatest if he stick to rapping to melodic beats like this. he got a cold flow,style,voice & delivery that fit laid back melodic beats perfect.

Dennis Chavez

Should of never left Cam

David M.

I think Cam left him

Kicksallday420

2022 still give me the chills

Mike Smalls

This song should have a million views...

Ryan Mclarney

Crazy how you posted this 6 years ago and it still dont

G B

Shit im tight how This aint on a mill yet this better than the intro that meek mill did!

j mat

Shit πŸ”₯, ppl πŸ’€

Dawayne Evans

Slept on.....

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FlipStar26

That Phil Collins sample can turn any beat into a STR8 BANGER... Vado's TUFF BARS just catapulted that shit out the stratosphere

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