Flat Out
Wale Lyrics


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[Hook - Trinidad James]
What’s your set bout’
Me and my niggas, we flat out x4

[Verse 1: Wale]
Told you niggas, “Do not fuck with us”
Hope you niggas do not fuck with us
You caught feelings cause I caught her attention,
She caught a flight after I caught a nut (whoa!)
Shoutout to my brothers, doe
Quote me too
You goin’ make some haters when you love a ho
Heart is the line, God bless my soul
Profit of my infectious flow
Pardon if my vocab ain’t good
But the school I was in ain’t have no books
These rap niggas never had me shook
I ain’t from a town that is ran by crooks
Get the work from out of town for the money and the power
Niggas steppin’ on the powder like it’s athlete foot
Know y’all got, come get at me first
Little nigga better act your worth
Understand niggas got to be heard
Why the fuck niggas got to be heard

[Hook:]

[Verse 2 - Trinidad James]
I usually don’t do freestyles
My style ain’t free, nigga
Fresh from head to toe
I said fly from the feet up
I said, you’re looking for a real nigga
Bitch, look up and you’ll see us
You lookin’ for your bitch, nigga
Don’t look up, she with Jesus
I said hallelujah, bitch pop the pussy
So she raise her hands and pop the pussy
I’m with Wale, that’s mmg
Now Molly make her go woo
And that money make me show out
My grind wasn’t blacked out
Real nigga, don’t do handouts
My mama crib my stashhouse
In the Yeezy box, nigga oh Lawd
Nigga Ziploc and my Concordes
Tell the Feds I don’t give a fuck
I’m the man now, I’m the man now
And that’s dc to the A town
I said dc to the A town
And when I fuck, niggas, that’s hands down
But in dc, they say flat out





[Hook:]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wale's "Flat Out" are a combination of braggadocio and insight into the rapper's life. The hook is performed by Trinidad James, repeating the phrase "What's your set bout' / Me and my niggas, we flat out" multiple times. The term "flat out" refers to going all out, with no reservations or holding back. In the first verse, Wale warns his rivals not to mess with him and his crew. He boasts about catching the attention of a woman and making her leave on a flight after a sexual encounter. He gives a shoutout to his "brothers" and acknowledges that loving a woman can bring haters. He talks about his heart being on the line and acknowledges his infectious flow, even if his vocabulary is not up to par. This is followed by a reference to his upbringing in a school without books and an assertion of his fearlessness when it comes to other rappers. Wale then raps about being from a town that is not controlled by criminals and his experiences in acquiring money and power. He also leaves a message to young rappers to act their worth while also understanding that everyone needs to be heard.


Line by Line Meaning

Told you niggas, 'Do not fuck with us'
I warned you not to mess with us


Hope you niggas do not fuck with us
I sincerely hope you won't make the mistake of messing with us


You caught feelings cause I caught her attention,
You got jealous because I got the attention of the woman you were interested in


She caught a flight after I caught a nut (whoa!)
She left town after we had sex


Shoutout to my brothers, doe
Shoutout to my close friends


Quote me too
I agree with what I just said


You goin’ make some haters when you love a ho
People will criticize you if you love someone they consider immoral


Heart is the line, God bless my soul
My heart is my foundation, may God protect me


Profit of my infectious flow
I make money from my captivating rap style


Pardon if my vocab ain’t good
I apologize if my vocabulary is not impressive


But the school I was in ain’t have no books
The school I attended didn't have enough resources for proper education


These rap niggas never had me shook
I'm not intimidated by other rappers


I ain’t from a town that is ran by crooks
I come from a place with a trustworthy community


Get the work from out of town for the money and the power
I go out of my town to do business for the sake of profit and influence


Niggas steppin’ on the powder like it’s athlete foot
People are casually walking over illegal drugs like it's no big deal


Know y’all got, come get at me
If you have a problem with me, come confront me directly


Little nigga better act your worth
Young man, you should behave according to your actual value


Understand niggas got to be heard
I recognize the need of some people to express themselves


I usually don’t do freestyles
I typically don't perform improvisational rap


My style ain’t free, nigga
My unique rap style is not for anyone to copy


Fresh from head to toe
I am well-dressed and groomed


I said fly from the feet up
My shoes make me look good from head to toe


You lookin’ for your bitch, nigga, Don’t look up, she with Jesus
If you're searching for your woman, don't bother, she's not with me, she's dead


I’m with Wale, that’s mmg, Now Molly make her go woo
I am affiliated with Wale's music group, and drugs make the woman I'm with feel good


And that money make me show out
I flaunt my wealth to make a statement


My grind wasn’t blacked out
I worked hard and never gave up despite difficult times


Real nigga, don’t do handouts
A truly authentic person doesn't give away handouts to others


My mama crib my stashhouse, In the Yeezy box, nigga oh Lawd
I keep my valuables at my mom's house, including my stash of drugs, which is hidden in a box for Kanye West's shoes


Nigga Ziploc and my Concordes
I store my drugs in a plastic bag and I love my Air Jordan 11 sneakers


Tell the Feds I don’t give a fuck
I don't care if law enforcement authorities find out about my illegal activities


I’m the man now, I’m the man now
I am a dominant and respected figure in my community


And that’s dc to the A town, I said dc to the A town
I represent Washington DC and Atlanta, Georgia in my music and lifestyle


And when I fuck, niggas, that’s hands down
I am very skilled in the act of sex, no one can compete with me


But in dc, they say flat out
In Washington DC, they express agreement by saying 'flat out'




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