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Young Scooter Future Lyrics

Freeband Gang!
An enthusiastic declaration of solidarity with Future's record label and collective

Its only the chosen ones
Only a select few are capable of rising from poverty to wealth and success

That come from nothing and make millions
Those who start with nothing and achieve great financial success

And can tell you doing it
These successful individuals can explain the process of achieving their success

You ain't even trynna be special
The listener is not putting forth effort to distinguish themselves or achieve greatness

I thought you was someone special
The implication that the listener may have previously shown potential greatness

You keep breaking down in front of me
The listener is frequently showing emotional vulnerability

How thats gon' look to my niggas when they honor me
The listener's vulnerability reflects poorly on Future's reputation among his peers

I set the tone of this I can't let no one intervene
Future asserts his dominance and control over his career and personal life

You can't take my pressure you probably be done blowed your brain
The pressure Future endures in his career and personal life would likely cause the listener to break down

These bitches wanna' use everything I worked for the fame
Women are attempting to exploit Future's fame and success for their own gain

You know the dues I paid but the money drive em' insane
The wealth and success Future has achieved has changed those around him in negative ways

They wanna go to court and sue me and take everythang
People are attempting to take advantage of Future through legal means

This double working on yo niggas and they taking aim
Other people are working against Future and his associates, potentially with hostile intentions

Im on the hide and imma stay up here right with the planes
Future is avoiding danger and staying protected, possibly by traveling frequently

You got a grammy and young nigga on that purple drank
The listener has achieved success and has access to drugs

Im a motherfucking astronaut and I'm untamed
Future compares himself to an astronaut, implying his unique status and independence

I made a million off of metro ask the dope game
Future earned a significant amount of money through his connection with Metro Boomin and involvement in the drug trade

I booked the show up and rock the show up like some cocaine
Future's success in the music industry is like a high, and he excels at putting on live performances

I bag bitches Burkin bag on bad bitches
Future is successful with women and can provide them with luxury items

Rags to riches I had it never lost it
Future achieved wealth and success from humble beginnings and has not lost it

I stayed at it I stayed flossing'
Future has consistently maintained his success and flaunts his wealth

I been sleeping' in dope houses
Future has stayed in drug houses, possibly during his drug dealing days

My mind wasn't even there nigga
Future's mind was not focused on his surroundings at that time

Im rare nigga
Future is exceptional and unique

I been there nigga starving
Future has experienced poverty and hunger

My confidence been there nigga
Future has maintained his self-assurance despite difficult circumstances

When I was serving off them quarters
Future sold drugs in small quantities

You wouldn't even though we had a plug
Others were unaware of Future's drug business connections

From corner bricks I been special
Future has been exceptional even when dealing drugs in small quantities

We here nigga
Future and his associates are present and accountable for the success they've achieved

They counted us out we bounce back nigga
People underestimated Future and his associates, but they have rebounded and proved themselves

Now they back round with us
Those who previously underestimated Future and his associates are now seeking to be associated with them

Like they was hustlin' back wit us
Others want to be associated with Future's perceived success to elevate their own status

When we was puttin' that real on top fake in the middle
Future and his associates were authentic in their actions while others were not

Turn that cake into some ice nigga
Turning wealth (cake) into luxury items (ice jewelry)

Its black migo for life
Future's collective, Black Migo Gang, is a lifelong commitment

His momma hate me her mamma hate me
The mothers of those close to Future may disapprove of him

They hate I made it
Those close to Future may feel resentful of his success

They love when I struggle they love when I suffer
Those close to Future take pleasure in his pain and setbacks

I got all the scars to prove it
Future has physical reminders of his struggles and suffering

I took my scars and made a movie
Future turned his hardships into art and possibly refers to his music videos

I got all my niggas with me through the bad and the good
Future is loyal to his associates and they have stuck with him through good and bad times

I can never stop from grinding 'cause I made it out the mud
Future's past difficulties motivate him to continue working hard, even though he now has wealth and success

I can never forget when I was on the block selling drugs
Future remembers his past as a drug dealer

Codeine calm my nerves I was getting high since a kid
Future has used codeine as a means of self-medication to cope with stress since childhood

I took all my problems and I turned it all into hits
Future uses his personal difficulties to inspire his music and create popular songs

I can channel my anger now I can go make me some billions
Future can now use his emotions and experiences to create successful music and earn a significant amount of money

They trynna' predict my next move but I say fuck politics
Others are attempting to anticipate Future's actions, but he disregards their opinions

Long as I stick to the formula I'm never gon' switch
Future's recipe for success has worked and he has no plans to change it

Freeband gang for life thats the blueprint
Future's record label and collective is the key to his continued success

Juug!
An exclamation relating to Future's involvement in drug dealing

Count Up!
An exclamation related to earning money and increasing wealth

Young Scooter
A shoutout to one of Future's associates and fellow rapper, Young Scooter

Black Migo Gang
A reference to Future's collective, suggesting exclusivity and loyalty