Ball
Young Thug Lyrics


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Yeah!
RIP Dex Osama
Lil Snupe
All the fallen soldiers
Scooter, Truce

When they killed my nigga Snupe, I seen my young nigga
In the casket he ain't even have no blood in him
Prolly the reason why I keep taking these drugs quicker
Ain't got no patience for these motherfuckin' fuck niggas
I watch everybody change, they thought I lost it
But now they all bustin' U-ies it's goin' cost 'em
I seen Chino shut the casket on the coffin (Truce)
Killed his only big brother and we lost him
So I'mma hold it down 'til we all win
We've been at the clear port ballin'
I just want to see my niggas flossin'
Hundred bands every time I walk in
If you keep it trill you'll get a blessing for it
Deep down in the trenches with that Wesson on me
My mama, she can't sleep, I come here early mornings (mama)
But mama I got thirty in this dirty .40
Any weapon formed against me shall not prosper
Used to pray them Ramen noodles turned to lobster
Gotta watch my own homies on the roster
'Cause this the type of money get your lined up
And I can't trust nobody
They hit your homie and they knocked the soul out him
They said that they would ride or die but ain't nobody roll 'bout him
Three felonies, ain't graduate, no I am not your role model

I hope the lord got us
When they killed my nigga, I seen the footage on the tape
Man I must've threw up everything I ever ate
Man I know he got some dice at the heaven gates
Kicking shit with all these bitches like he's Kevin Gates
Relax your mind and kick your feet way up
Selling dog food, tryna feed my pups
Young rich nigga and I'm built Ford Tough
And I'm throwing through stuff, I don't feel no love
And I shake your body and you still wake up
Taking perkys, man I fill my cup
The feds watching and they still might come, I'm gone
I wan' see my brother with the Patek not the static
Gucci wrap your toe up, got retarded with my daddy
All they seen was red bottoms bleeding by the casket
Perkys got me focused, I done noticed all the damages
I don't see no purpose, in the county eating sandwiches
Lost so many niggas, I went crazy, I couldn't balance it
You can't question God, yeah yeah, these challenges
Sipping on this Actavis, I swear I gotta manage it
SRT the challengers
Make that work do acrobatic flip, accurate
And I'm leaning like a project banister
I'm a boss, I ain't never need a manager
Got rich with Thug scandalous, ay

Fuck it, we ball, yeah
All the soldiers we lost, yeah
Fuck it, we ball
For all the soldiers we lost
Shawty on percocets in the bag (all the soldiers we lost)
Got a Rollie and a Pateky in my bag (all the soldiers we lost)
She just got a nose job and it went that bad (fuck it, we ball)
I was juggin' round the city, I came back
Fuck it, we ball
Yeah, fuck it, we ball
Tear down the mall, yeah




Fuck it, we ball
Tear down the mall, ay

Overall Meaning

In the song "Ball" by Young Thug, he pays homage to some of the fallen soldiers in his life, such as Lil Snupe, Scooter, Truce, and Dex Osama, who was an American rapper from Detroit. Thug talks about his emotions after he witnessed Lil Snupe's murder and his commitment to staying on his grind and succeeding. The lyrics capture Thug's determination to keep going and not letting anyone stand in his way.


As the song progresses, Thug mentions his distrust for people around him, especially those who he once considered his homies. He makes it clear that he can't trust anyone, and he must protect himself at all times. The rapper further discusses his feelings of loneliness and heartbreak after losing his closest friends to the streets. The song is a reminder that success comes with sacrifices and that one must be prepared for the challenges that come with it.


One interesting fact about Young Thug's "Ball" is that the song features a sample from the 1995 Tupac song "Picture Me Rollin’." Another interesting fact is that the song was released under the 300 Entertainment label and was produced by Wheezy. "Ball" has an official music video directed by Be El Be that has clocked up over 38 million views on YouTube. Another notable fact is that "Ball" was the fifth track on Thug's mixtape titled "Jeffery" that was released in August 2016.


Furthermore, Young Thug performed the song at the Wireless Festival in London in July 2017. Another interesting fact worth noting is that "Ball" charted on several music charts globally, including reaching the 39th position on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song also peaked at number 35 on the US Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Billboard chart.


The chords for "Ball" by Young Thug are typically played on a keyboard or piano. The opening chords of the song are Bbm, Ab, Gb, and Db. The chorus, which is the most memorable part of the song, starts with the chords Ab, Gb, Ebm, and Db. The song's melody is relatively simple, consisting of a few notes that repeat throughout the song.


In conclusion, "Ball" by Young Thug is an emotional tribute to his fallen friends, Lil Snupe, Scooter, Truce, and Dex Osama. The lyrics express his commitment to staying on his grind, not letting anyone stand in his way, and succeeding. The song is a reminder that success comes with sacrifices and that one must be prepared for the challenges that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah!
Introduction and expression of agreement


RIP Dex Osama
Acknowledging and showing respect to the deceased rapper Dex Osama


Lil Snupe
Acknowledging and showing respect to the deceased rapper Lil Snupe


All the fallen soldiers
Showing respect and mourning for all the fallen soldiers, including friends and other rappers who have passed away


Scooter, Truce
Mentions two people, possibly friends or acquaintances who have passed away


When they killed my nigga Snupe, I seen my young nigga
Recalling the death of Lil Snupe and seeing a friend in the casket


In the casket he ain't even have no blood in him
Noticing that Lil Snupe had no blood in him when he saw him in the casket


Prolly the reason why I keep taking these drugs quicker
Speculating that the sight of Lil Snupe with no blood is why he takes drugs


Ain't got no patience for these motherfuckin' fuck niggas
Expressing impatience towards people who are disloyal and untrustworthy


I watch everybody change, they thought I lost it
Observing how people have changed around him and thought he has lost himself


But now they all bustin' U-ies it's goin' cost 'em
Noticing how everybody has changed their behavior, possibly due to his success, and it will cost them


I seen Chino shut the casket on the coffin (Truce)
Recalling the moment when Chino shut the casket of his brother Truce's coffin


Killed his only big brother and we lost him
Acknowledging the death of Truce who was Chino's only big brother


So I'mma hold it down 'til we all win
Promising to keep it together until everybody succeeds and wins


We've been at the clear port ballin'
Talking about having fun and possibly buying expensive things


I just want to see my niggas flossin'
Expressing a desire to see his friends succeed and live a lavish lifestyle


Hundred bands every time I walk in
Indicating that he carries a lot of money with him


If you keep it trill you'll get a blessing for it
Believing that being true to oneself will result in receiving blessings


Deep down in the trenches with that Wesson on me
Referring to carrying a gun for protection when in dangerous situations


My mama, she can't sleep, I come here early mornings (mama)
Feeling responsible for his mother who worries about his safety and well-being


But mama I got thirty in this dirty .40
Reassuring his mother that he has a gun and is prepared to defend himself if necessary


Any weapon formed against me shall not prosper
Believing in God's protection and safety from harm


Used to pray them Ramen noodles turned to lobster
Describing how he used to be poor, and now hopes for a better and more luxurious lifestyle


Gotta watch my own homies on the roster
Noticing the risks of being successful and wealthy, such as friends and acquaintances trying to take advantage of him


'Cause this the type of money get your lined up
Realizing that money and success can make one a target, and increases the risk of violence or being robbed


And I can't trust nobody
Acknowledging that he doesn't trust anyone, especially those who might betray him


They hit your homie and they knocked the soul out him
Expressing the feeling of pain and loss when someone close to him is killed or attacked


They said that they would ride or die but ain't nobody roll 'bout him
Pointing out how people might talk about loyalty and trust, but sometimes fail to show it in action


Three felonies, ain't graduate, no I am not your role model
Acknowledging that he has made mistakes and has a criminal record, and should not be seen as a role model


I hope the lord got us
Expressing hope in God's protection and guidance


When they killed my nigga, I seen the footage on the tape
Recalling when he saw footage of a friend being killed on a video recording


Man I must've threw up everything I ever ate
Reacting with a strong sense of disgust and horror after seeing the footage of his friend's death


Man I know he got some dice at the heaven gates
Believing that his friend is now in heaven and enjoying himself, even though he misses him


Kicking shit with all these bitches like he's Kevin Gates
Imagining his friend having fun with women in heaven, like the rapper Kevin Gates


Relax your mind and kick your feet way up
Encouraging people to relax and take it easy


Selling dog food, tryna feed my pups
Selling drugs to make ends meet and support his family


Young rich nigga and I'm built Ford Tough
Proudly describing himself as a young, strong, and wealthy person


And I'm throwing through stuff, I don't feel no love
Being reckless and impulsive, with no fear or concern for the consequences


And I shake your body and you still wake up
Describing how he has taken drugs and pills in high doses, but still survived


Taking perkys, man I fill my cup
Taking Percocet drugs and filling his cup, possibly referring to drinking lean - a popular drug cocktail


The feds watching and they still might come, I'm gone
Being aware of being monitored by the police and possibly facing arrest


I wan' see my brother with the Patek not the static
Wanting his brother to live a luxurious and successful lifestyle, instead of being in trouble with the law


Gucci wrap your toe up, got retarded with my daddy
Talking about getting expensive Gucci items, and getting 'retarded' with his father -possibly referring to getting high together


All they seen was red bottoms bleeding by the casket
Referring to the sight of expensive red bottom shoes bleeding, possibly that of a friend, by a casket - a symbol of wealth and tragedy


Perkys got me focused, I done noticed all the damages
Being aware of the negative effects that comes with taking drugs, but still feeling focused and driven


I don't see no purpose, in the county eating sandwiches
Losing sight of the meaning of life, and being stuck in jail eating plain sandwiches


Lost so many niggas, I went crazy, I couldn't balance it
Having lost so many people around him, it has driven him to madness and unable to cope


You can't question God, yeah yeah, these challenges
Believing in God and remaining strong despite the difficult situations presented


Sipping on this Actavis, I swear I gotta manage it
Drinking Actavis (a popular drug) and feeling the need to control and manage his intake


SRT the challengers
Referring to driving a Dodge Challenger SRT - a luxurious and expensive car


Make that work do acrobatic flip, accurate
Selling drugs and making good profit with precision and skill


And I'm leaning like a project banister
Referring to being high and unsteady on his feet, and leaning like a broken banister in a housing project


I'm a boss, I ain't never need a manager
Insisting that he is in control of his life and success without needing a manager


Got rich with Thug scandalous, ay
Thug being a reference to his stage name, implying that he has made money in his own unique and possibly unethical way


Fuck it, we ball, yeah
Showing defiance and determination to continue living life despite the challenges


All the soldiers we lost, yeah
Paying tribute to all the deceased friends and soldiers


Shawty on percocets in the bag (all the soldiers we lost)
Referencing a woman who is high on Percocet drugs and acknowledging all the friends who have passed away


Got a Rollie and a Pateky in my bag (all the soldiers we lost)
Having expensive watches in his bag and dedicating them to the fallen soldiers


She just got a nose job and it went that bad (fuck it, we ball)
Describing a woman who got plastic surgery and it did not turn out well, and continuing to live life despite the setback


I was juggin' round the city, I came back
Referring to his illegal activities and returning to his home city after a while


Tear down the mall, yeah
Showing the confidence and capability to buy expensive items at a mall, even to the point of big spending


Fuck it, we ball
Continuing to live life with determination despite any challenges


Tear down the mall, ay
Repeating an earlier phrase to show the confidence and ability to buy expensive items




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Williams, Wesley Glass

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@KingKasss

Thug added the right amount of emotion to this track🙌🏼

@ruybarreto3556

no cap

@tshine65

Truth

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@cryptoaddicted5419

"The feds watching and they still might come, I'm gone". - Hits different now, be every retired hustlers worst nightmare 🙏. FREE THUG

@runup3639

He wasnt retired though he was still active

@28wk

Ya facts I been heard this and been listening to this for weeks and that part stood out then weeks later the feds grabbed him

@stanleybaptiste6519

Broke my heart. The war consumed him and his career. Trying to do good while being a leader for his hood and set. They got the evidence. He will get a life sentence for the two homicides they got him for. Loved his music. We will miss him.

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