Staples rose to prominence with appearances on albums by Odd Future members and his collaborative mixtape titled Stolen Youth with Mac Miller, who produced the project. In October 2014, he released his debut EP Hell Can Wait, which included the singles "Hands Up" and "Blue Suede". His debut album, Summertime '06, was released on June 30, 2015, to critical acclaim. He was also featured as a part of the XXL 2015 Freshman Class.[3] His second album Big Fish Theory incorporates avant-garde, dance and electronic influences. It was released on June 23, 2017, to further acclaim from critics. He was also featured on Gorillaz's album Humanz. On November 2, 2018, Staples released his third studio album, FM!.
Blue Suede
Vince Staples Lyrics
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Blue suede, the blue suede, the blue suede
Young graves get the bouquets
Bouquets, the bouquets, the bouquets
Hope I outlive them red roses (them red roses)
Hope I outlive them red roses (them red roses)
Hope I outlive them red roses (them red roses)
Hope I outlive them red roses
Bitches ain't shit but hoes, I been knowin' this
Niggas gon' snitch regardless, Mitch showed us
Never gon' switch, my momma raised soldiers
Show me that profit, cough them Range Rovers
Up, I'm up now, these hoes all in love now
Wanna fuck now, they beg to bend over
Half these hoes chauffeurs, half these hoes Eustace
Fucked the face toothless, easy, so ruthless
Ask where he from then leave his dome roofless
Sweet Chin Music kick back, gruesome
Watch out for Judas, Vice and G Unit
5-0 fucking with the yayo too
L-B-P-D get sprayed on too
Always keep it GC, ask my homies for the proof
Blowing .40s as a youth, Thump Deuce in the Chevy
Hit the corner, run up on him, turn a nigga to Spaghettios
New shoes with the blue suede
Blue suede, the blue suede, the blue suede
Young graves get the bouquets
Bouquets, the bouquets, the bouquets
Hope I outlive them red roses (them red roses)
Hope I outlive them red roses (them red roses)
Hope I outlive them red roses (them red roses)
Hope I outlive them red roses
Bitches ain't shit but tricks, I been knowin' that
Blowing on dicks for spliffs and Coke Cognac
Out club hoppin', hoppin' in Kodak's
Where the coke at, love white like Bobby wife
Finna party like it's prom tonight
Finna kill a nigga walkin' to his mom's tonight
Shit real in the field, get caught, don't squeal
Best deal that the judge finna offer, life
Play this track in Calipac, get it poppin' in the prison
Play this shit in Iwood where my little brother livin'
Live or die for the Woopin' or the Crippin', pick a side
Death row, 'til they put you in the Pikachu to fry
That's life, three strikes, that's life
Three hoes, half dyke, this can be a long night
Long road to the riches, bravos from the bitches
Coulda' been a felon selling nickels off of Linden
Nigga, fuck that
New shoes with the blue suede
Blue suede, the blue suede, the blue suede
Young graves get the bouquets
Bouquets, the bouquets, the bouquets
Hope I outlive them red roses (them red roses)
Hope I outlive them red roses (them red roses)
Hope I outlive them red roses (them red roses)
Hope I outlive them red roses
All I wanted was them Jordan's with the blue suede on 'em
All I wanted was them Jordan's with the blue suede on 'em
All I wanted was them Jordan's with the blue suede on 'em
All I wanted was them Jordan's with the blue suede on 'em
Blue suede on 'em, blue suede on 'em
Blue suede on 'em, blue suede on 'em
Blue suede on 'em
In this song, Vince Staples talks about the harsh realities of life, including violence, death, and criminal activity. The title of the song refers to his desire for a pair of blue suede shoes, symbolizing material possessions that he hopes will bring him happiness in the midst of difficult circumstances. Staples also speaks about outliving his enemies, as well as his desire to avoid the same fate as those who came before him.
The first verse discusses the concept of young graves and bouquets, suggesting that violence and death are commonplace in his community. He hopes to outlive his enemies, represented by the red roses, as he seeks to avoid their fate. In the next verse, Staples talks about his experiences with criminal activity and his refusal to snitch on others. He also mentions the desire for material goods that come with his success, such as Range Rovers.
The final verse speaks about the harsh realities of life and the need to pick a side in the face of danger. Staples reflects on his own journey to success and talks about his desire to avoid selling drugs on the street. The repetition of the line, "All I wanted was them Jordan's with the blue suede on 'em," shows the desperation for material possessions and how they represent something more significant to those struggling in poverty.
Line by Line Meaning
New shoes with the blue suede
I got new shoes that are made of blue suede material.
Blue suede, the blue suede, the blue suede
The material of my shoes is blue suede.
Young graves get the bouquets
People bring bouquets to the graves of young people who died.
Bouquets, the bouquets, the bouquets
The flowers that people bring to graves are called bouquets.
Hope I outlive them red roses (them red roses)
I want to live longer than people who receive red roses (usually given on romantic occasions or funerals).
Bitches ain't shit but hoes, I been knowin' this
Women who only care about money and sex are not of high value, and I have known this for a long time.
Niggas gon' snitch regardless, Mitch showed us
Men will always be tempted to give information to the authorities, even if it means betraying their friends, as Mitch showed us.
Never gon' switch, my momma raised soldiers
I will never betray my own people as my mother raised me to be a strong fighter.
Show me that profit, cough them Range Rovers
If you want to make money, show me how much profit we can earn and we'll be able to buy Range Rovers.
Up, I'm up now, these hoes all in love now
Since I made it big, these women are now interested in me and want to be with me.
Wanna fuck now, they beg to bend over
Now that I am successful, these women want to sleep with me and are even begging to have sex with me.
Half these hoes chauffeurs, half these hoes Eustace
Some of these women are drivers and others are wealthy and upper class.
Fucked the face toothless, easy, so ruthless
I had sex with someone so aggressively that their teeth became lose and came out.
Ask where he from then leave his dome roofless
I will ask someone where they are from and then shoot them in the head so that they are left with no brain (head is 'roofless').
Sweet Chin Music kick back, gruesome
After hitting someone with a Sweet Chin Music (professional wrestling move), the kickback is gruesome and violent.
Watch out for Judas, Vice and G Unit
Be careful of people who betray you like Judas did to Jesus, and groups like Vice and G Unit who may try to bring you down.
5-0 fucking with the yayo too
Police are also involved with drugs.
L-B-P-D get sprayed on too
Los Angeles Police Department is also targeted and shot at.
Always keep it GC, ask my homies for the proof
Always stay genuine and trustworthy, you can ask my friends to confirm this.
Blowing .40s as a youth, Thump Deuce in the Chevy
When I was younger, I used to shoot guns, and now I ride in a Chevy Impala with a Thump Deuce stereo system.
Hit the corner, run up on him, turn a nigga to Spaghettios
I will surprise and attack someone on the street corner and inflict a violent and gruesome attack that will 'turn them into Spaghettios.'
Bitches ain't shit but tricks, I been knowin' that
Women who only care about money and sex are not of high value, and I have known this for a long time.
Blowing on dicks for spliffs and coke cognac
These women will perform oral sex in exchange for drugs and alcohol.
Out club hoppin', hoppin' in Kodak's
I'm going out to different clubs, taking pictures and living in the moment.
Where the coke at, love white like Bobby wife
I am looking for cocaine, which I love as much as Bobby Brown's wife loved cocaine.
Finna party like it's prom tonight
I'm going to party like it's prom night and I have nothing to worry about.
Finna kill a nigga walkin' to his mom's tonight
I am willing and excited to murder someone as they walk to their mothers house tonight.
Shit real in the field, get caught, don't squeal
Life is dangerous and unforgiving for those in the streets, and if you are caught, you should not let anyone know.
Best deal that the judge finna offer, life
The best you can hope for when facing a judge in court is a life sentence.
Play this track in Calipac, get it poppin' in the prison
This song will be very popular among inmates in Calipac prison.
Play this shit in Iwood where my little brother livin'
This song should be played in Inglewood, where my little brother lives.
Live or die for the Woopin' or the Crippin', pick a side
You must choose to either live or die for either the Woopin' or the Crippin' gang.
Death row, 'til they put you in the Pikachu to fry
Until you are put into the electric chair, you will be on death row, or what is referred to as the 'Pikachu to fry'.
That's life, three strikes, that's life
That's just how life goes, you get three chances before you are out.
Three hoes, half dyke, this can be a long night
I am with three women, one of which may be bisexual, and this night may be a long one.
Long road to the riches, bravos from the bitches
It's a difficult journey to become rich, and women will want to have sex with you once you become successful.
Coulda' been a felon selling nickels off of Linden
I could have easily been a criminal selling drugs on the corner of Linden Avenue.
Nigga, fuck that
I don't care about those things anymore, they do not matter to me.
All I wanted was them Jordan's with the blue suede on 'em
The only thing I wanted was a pair of Michael Jordan sneakers made of blue suede.
Blue suede on 'em, blue suede on 'em
I really wanted shoes that were made of blue suede.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marvin Thomas, Vince Staples
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