Hustle
Yelawolf Ft. Paul Wall Lyrics
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Rolling with the top down, on peanut butter guts
Trolling, I'm about to climb
Load the gun, turn the base up, turn it up
Holding that Glock nine in case a hater run up
Callin, I'm the shit now, so your bitch on my nuts
I got my car smoking, but it ain't the motor
It's just me and that dodo
But I'm trying to get that dojo
Ridin' dirty, ain't no hobo
It's just me strapped up like a GoPro
And I one deep; Han Solo
Hoes trying to capture me like a photo, hustle
All I need is two cups of drank
With the system crank and a fifth of (?)
See me pulling pranks in my candy paint
Pull broads around me in crowds
Both tires when I hit the breaks
My hustle skills you can't debate
Money don't wait, I'll be stacking up bank
Till I'm dead and up in them clouds
Getting to the cake, man, fuck your faith
Riding outta state with a Texas plate
Speakers in the back be like an eighth
415 rock up (?) skate
Crawl like a snake, boys gonna hate
But it's money to make, don't fall for the bait
Save the bullshit, I ain't gotta cape
All I got till I'm in the grave
Is a whole lot of hustle, hustle
(Hook: Yelawolf )
Pack it up and send it all away 9 to 5
I could do it all day, boy you know I gotta (hustle)
Broom and a mop, I clean 'em up from outer space
Gotta beam 'em up got an universal (hustle)
Had a premonition of me in the front seat of 2013
Boy, we gotta (hustle)
We gotta, we gotta (hustle)
You wanna go follow your dream then (hustle)
(Verse 2: Yelawolf)
Yeah, couldn't tell me not to believe
In the people that I was put in front of
And told that I had an opportunity to become a part of a situation
That put me in a position to maybe
Some day break out of a small town
I guess I fell for the okey doke
I suppose I couldn't turn around in the hokey poke game
To see lames and other folks
Who thought joke was being played on me
Oh, where the story goes again
Here we go again, I'll again frown while the motherfuckers grin
I can hear the sound of the gate closing in
And I can feel the breeze of the hate blowing in
Cause they all wanna go sightseeing
Up in the Chevy and ride further in the wild
And they kinda wanna drive, even make a turn off a road
You ain't familiar with, enough to pay for the gas for a little bit then
Before you know it, you got a best friend
But when he started off he was just hitchhiking
Should have heard when he said wolf for real
If you're chill, you'll find another one just like him
But it's hard as a motherfucker to say no
When you're a rookie talking to a veteran playing pro
And everything that he's saying
He's saying to pay him close attention
So you put your hand low
Palms, out, opened, hoping
And you can even see that engine smoking
Plus all the money that he gave you owe him
Rearview mirrors all of them broken
Black boys, white boys, just a token
For the slot machine, and the gambling notion
Scamming and scoping, the animal inside
The cannibal chose him, me
I fell for another man's hustle
(Hook: Yelawolf)
The beginning of the lyrics introduces the theme of the song, as Paul Wall raps about cruising down the street with his top down, smoking weed, and being ready to defend himself with a Glock. He notes that he’s trying to earn more money and build his empire, hustling any way he can. Yelawolf takes over in the second verse, telling a story of how he fell for another man’s hustle, not fully understanding the game he was playing. He notes that even though he saw the warning signs and should have known better, he still fell victim to the temptation of quick money and fame. Both verses showcase the struggles and temptations that come with hustling, showcasing the price one must pay for chasing success.
The hook provides a reprieve from the heavy verses, as Yelawolf discusses his own journey towards success. He notes that he is willing to work hard and hustle to make his dreams a reality. The hook serves as a call to action for anyone listening, encouraging them to follow their dreams and put in the work necessary to achieve them. The song's overall message is clear: hustling can be hard, and it may come at a cost, but it is also what one must do to achieve their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Rolling with the top down, on peanut butter guts
Driving a convertible with peanut butter-colored interior
Trolling, I'm about to climb
Feeling confident and on the rise
Load the gun, turn the base up, turn it up
Preparing for confrontation with music as motivation
Holding that Glock nine in case a hater run up
Possessing a firearm for self-defense
Callin, I'm the shit now, so your bitch on my nuts
Feeling like a boss, attracting female attention
I got my car smoking, but it ain't the motor
Experiencing car trouble due to drug use
It's just me and that dodo
Smoking marijuana alone
These (?) strolling, I stop and poke 'em
Confronting people who seem suspicious
But I'm trying to get that dojo
Working towards achieving financial success
Ridin' dirty, ain't no hobo
Driving while in possession of illegal substances
All I need is two cups of drank
Drinking alcoholic beverages to have a good time
With the system crank and a fifth of (?)
Listening to loud music and drinking hard liquor
My hustle skills you can't debate
Being confident in one's ability to make money
Money don't wait, I'll be stacking up bank
Valuing financial success and hard work
Riding outta state with a Texas plate
Driving a car with Texas license plates outside of the state
Crawl like a snake, boys gonna hate
Being strategic and cautious to avoid setbacks
But it's money to make, don't fall for the bait
Seeing opportunities to make money and avoiding traps
Is a whole lot of hustle, hustle
Working hard to achieve financial success
Pack it up and send it all away 9 to 5
Disliking the idea of a traditional 9-to-5 job
Broom and a mop, I clean 'em up from outer space
Being adaptable and willing to take on any job
Gotta beam 'em up got an universal hustle
Having a versatile approach to making money
You wanna go follow your dream then (hustle)
Encouraging hard work and determination to achieve one's goals
Couldn't tell me not to believe
Being confident in one's abilities and potential success
In the people that I was put in front of
Believing in the opportunities presented to oneself
And told that I had an opportunity to become a part of a situation
Being given the chance to succeed in a favorable situation
That put me in a position to maybe
Feeling hopeful for financial success
Some day break out of a small town
Desiring to escape a small and limiting hometown
I guess I fell for the okey doke
Getting tricked or taken advantage of
I suppose I couldn't turn around in the hokey poke game
Feeling stuck in a situation and unable to change it
To see lames and other folks
Not realizing the people around oneself are not helpful or trustworthy
Who thought joke was being played on me
Feeling like a fool or being tricked by others
Oh, where the story goes again
Feeling like history is repeating itself
Here we go again, I'll again frown while the motherfuckers grin
Feeling frustrated by others' success while struggling oneself
I can hear the sound of the gate closing in
Feeling like opportunities for success are closing
And I can feel the breeze of the hate blowing in
Experiencing negativity and criticism from others
Cause they all wanna go sightseeing
Others wanting to experience the success one has
Up in the Chevy and ride further in the wild
Going on adventurous journeys in a car
And they kinda wanna drive, even make a turn off a road
Feeling restless and wanting to try new things
You ain't familiar with, enough to pay for the gas for a little bit then
Being willing to take risks and spend money on new experiences
But when he started off he was just hitchhiking
Remembering when one had to work hard to become successful
Should have heard when he said wolf for real
Regretting not heeding someone's advice
If you're chill, you'll find another one just like him
Believing there are other opportunities for success
But it's hard as a motherfucker to say no
Struggling to turn down seemingly good opportunities
When you're a rookie talking to a veteran playing pro
Feeling outmatched and inexperienced compared to others
And everything that he's saying
Being influenced by someone more experienced
He's saying to pay him close attention
Understanding the importance of being attentive and learning
So you put your hand low
Submitting oneself to someone else's leadership
Palms, out, opened, hoping
Expressing optimism and hope in a situation
And you can even see that engine smoking
Recognizing that a situation might be dangerous or risky
Plus all the money that he gave you owe him
Feeling indebted or obligated to someone due to financial support they provided
Rearview mirrors all of them broken
Feeling like one cannot look back at past experiences with pride
Black boys, white boys, just a token
Feeling like being a part of a certain group is not significant
For the slot machine, and the gambling notion
Feeling like success is based purely on luck
Scamming and scoping, the animal inside
Being ruthless and opportunistic in order to succeed
The cannibal chose him, me
Feeling like being opportunistic and competitive is necessary for success
I fell for another man's hustle
Being tricked or taken advantage of by someone else's schemes
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.