LAW OF AVERAGES
Vince Staples Lyrics


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Fuck a bitch, I don't trust no bitch with my government (yeah)
Fuck a friend, I don't want no friends with no open hands (fuck 'em)
Count my bands, all alone at home, don't you call my phone (fuck 'em)
Everyone that I've ever known asked me for a loan (yeah)
Leave me 'lone, .44 Stallone, get a nigga gone (yeah)
Raging bull, this not Paid In Full but I kill my own (fuck 'em)
Yes I love you 'cause you black, but don't love yo' ass like that (nah)
I will put you on a shirt if you fuck me out my racks (dead homies)

Cherry Ave, Downey Ave, ho you average (hey)
Louis bag, Gucci bag, you got baggage (bitch)
I will never give my money to a bad bitch (never ever)
I will never give my money to a bad bitch (forever never, forever never)
Dairy Ave, Locust Ave, ho you average (bitch)
Birkin bag, Chloe bag, you got baggage (yeah)
You will never catch me slippin' out in traffic (I will never, never ever)
(Ever, ever)
You will never catch me slippin' out in traffic (ever, ever, ever, ever
(Never, ever, ay)

AMG's & SMG's, I'm into that shit, ay (dead homies)
Wasn't what he thought, we caught him like a catfish, ay (dead homies)
Niggas fallin' out and screaming like they Baptist, ay (dead homies)
Only love her if she ratchet aye, if that ass sit, ay (yeah, yeah, ay)
Got a squabble now he Cassius Clay (Clay)
But I'm Hurricane Carter, you know I'm gon' catch a case (free the homies, nigga)
But Lil Wayne Carter what I call my .38 (fireman)
Kiss yo' baby in the face if you play with where I stay, babe (kill yo' kids, nigga)

Cherry Ave, Downey Ave, ho you average (Cherry Ave shit)
Louis bag, Gucci bag, you got baggage (Downey Ave shit)
I will never give my money to a bad bitch (nah)
I will never give my money to a bad bitch (ever, ever, ever, ever)
Dairy Ave, Locust Ave, ho you average (yeah, Locust Ave shit)
Birkin bag, Chloe bag, you got baggage (you got bagged bitch)
You will never catch me slippin' out in traffic (never ever)
You will never catch me slippin' out in traffic, yeah (ever, ever)





Fuck a bitch, I don't trust no bitch with my government
Yeah

Overall Meaning

In "LAW OF AVERAGES," Vince Staples presents a bleak outlook on life and trust, mostly referring to money and relationships. The song opens with Vince stating his distrust for women with his government or money. He also does not want any friends who are looking for handouts, and he prefers to stay alone counting his bands. Vince further emphasizes his apprehensiveness towards others, stating that everyone he has known has asked him for a loan, and he just wants to be left alone. He also makes it clear that he has no problems with taking care of anyone who tries to deceive him or cheat him out of his hard-earned money. He compares himself to a few movie characters, like .44 Stallone and the Raging Bull, conveying that he will take matters into his own hands to protect himself and his interests.


The chorus of the song seems to mock the idea of wealth and luxury in some communities. Vince mentions streets, like Cherry Ave and Locust Ave, as average, probably referring to limited opportunities and experiences that most people in those areas have had. He also equates designer bags like Louis Vuitton and Chloe to baggage, reducing their importance in his life to just unnecessary possessions. The lines "You will never catch me slippin' out in traffic" could mean that Vince is cautious and always alert, hinting at his tough personality and the danger he could pose if one tries to take advantage of him.


Line by Line Meaning

Fuck a bitch, I don't trust no bitch with my government (yeah)
I cannot rely on women to manage my financial affairs, especially when it concerns the government.


Fuck a friend, I don't want no friends with no open hands (fuck 'em)
I do not tolerate friends who always ask for favors and have no intention of reciprocating.


Count my bands, all alone at home, don't you call my phone (fuck 'em)
I prefer to be alone and count my money at home, so do not bother me with phone calls.


Everyone that I've ever known asked me for a loan (yeah)
Everyone I know has borrowed money from me, which has become a burden on me.


Leave me 'lone, .44 Stallone, get a nigga gone (yeah)
Please leave me alone or else you will suffer the consequences from my powerful weapon like Sylvester Stallone's character in the movie 'Cobra.'


Raging bull, this not Paid In Full but I kill my own (fuck 'em)
Similar to the main character in the film 'Raging Bull,' I do not hesitate to eliminate threats or enemies within my own circle.


Yes I love you 'cause you black, but don't love yo' ass like that (nah)
I will show appreciation and support for my fellow black people, but I am not romantically attracted to you.


I will put you on a shirt if you fuck me out my racks (dead homies)
If you cheat me out of my possessions, I will retaliate to the extent of putting your face on a memorial shirt for a deceased friend.


Cherry Ave, Downey Ave, ho you average (hey)
Living on the streets of Cherry Ave or Downey Ave signifies mediocrity and ordinariness in my eyes.


Louis bag, Gucci bag, you got baggage (bitch)
If you possess designer bags such as Louis Vuitton or Gucci, it suggests that you bring negativity or burdens into my life.


I will never give my money to a bad bitch (never ever)
I will not spend my funds on a woman who is undeserving or deceitful.


Dairy Ave, Locust Ave, ho you average (bitch)
Similar to Cherry Ave and Downey Ave, I view living on Dairy Ave or Locust Ave as common and mediocre.


Birkin bag, Chloe bag, you got baggage (yeah)
Carrying designer bags by Birkin or Chloe indicates that you have personal issues or drama that I do not want to deal with.


You will never catch me slippin' out in traffic (I will never, never ever)
I am always prepared and aware of my surroundings, and no one can catch me off guard or vulnerable.


AMG's & SMG's, I'm into that shit, ay (dead homies)
Luxury cars such as AMG's (Mercedes-Benz) and SMG's (BMW) appeal to me, and I am willing to spend my money on them to honor my deceased friends.


Wasn't what he thought, we caught him like a catfish, ay (dead homies)
Someone who underestimated us was caught and proved wrong, similar to the deception used in the MTV show Catfish.


Niggas fallin' out and screaming like they Baptist, ay (dead homies)
People fall to the ground and scream like they feel the Holy Spirit during a Baptist church service when we confront them.


Only love her if she ratchet aye, if that ass sit, ay (yeah, yeah, ay)
I only seek relationships with women who are raunchy or low-class, especially those with well-shaped buttocks.


Got a squabble now he Cassius Clay (Clay)
Someone who used to be peaceful and amicable is now challenging me aggressively, like Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) did in his boxing career.


But I'm Hurricane Carter, you know I'm gon' catch a case (free the homies, nigga)
I identify with Rubin Carter, a boxer who was wrongly imprisoned, and I am willing to go to jail if necessary to defend my beliefs.


But Lil Wayne Carter what I call my .38 (fireman)
I named my .38 caliber gun after Lil Wayne, a rapper who goes by the stage name of Weezy F. Baby and the nickname of Fireman.


Kiss yo' baby in the face if you play with where I stay, babe (kill yo' kids, nigga)
If anyone threatens or harms me in any way, I am willing to take extreme measures such as kissing their babies or killing their children.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vincent Staples, Jacob Reske, Kenneth Charles Blume III

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Vince Staples

This is a bar checc I REPEAT this IS a bar checc. What's your favorite bar from LOA? Happy Juneteenth

JAYKDIDIT

I will put you on a shirt if you fucc me out my racs... killed this shit Vince

zamin

idk cool song tho

Maplemade R1

gotta squabble now he Cassius Clay 🔥

Imani Gordon

Happy Juneteenth Vince man 🔥 👍🏾

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jackgrant

It feels like summer because Vince is back

Ethan Thomas-Tuiavii

Dude I’m in winter

Mickey Chaos

@Ethan Thomas-Tuiavii wtf is hungry Jacks

Alec

You sure it aint cause its June or a giant fing heat wave in california

Kuuulz TV

no cap b

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