Jeffery Lamar Williams, better known by his stage name Young Thug (acronym … Read Full Bio ↴Jeffery Lamar Williams, better known by his stage name Young Thug (acronym for Truly Humble Under God, also uses the name "SEX!!" and was briefly known as "Jeffery"), is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia who is signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Brick Squad Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. Thug grew to prominence in 2013 after releasing his mixtape 1017 Thug to positive critical reception. He has collaborated with artists such as Gucci Mane, Young Scooter, Rich Homie Quan and Waka Flocka Flame.

Thug was born amongst the masses eliminating any doubt that he wouldn’t be special. The second youngest child of 11 children developed a skill for standing out amongst many, early. Young Thug moved to Jonesboro, an impoverished suburb of Georgia where his lifestyle was engrossed by the crime, drug addiction and violence that surrounded him. It was there that he developed an insatiable appetite to succeed his current situation. After discovering and acknowledging his talent and creativity for music in 2010, Thug started a new hustle that would soon mature as one of the most promising music careers in the South. He also founded the record label YSL ( Young Stoner/Slatt Life) in 2010.

Eyeballing the throne of Hip hop royalty, Young Thug began to create a sound and style that would inevitably place him on top. Young Thug’s catchy verses and raw lyrical talent distinguished noise from art, clearly being the latter his creations are the best that remain of Southern hip hop. He is the embodiment of the evolution of Southern hip-hop. Young Thug is the representative for a generation that doesn't see hip-hop as a hobby but a lifestyle. Keeping true to himself, his art, and his home Young Thug will stand alone as the one true savior of the Southern movement.

2. Young Thug aka The Demon Child is hardcore/horrorcore rapper/beatmaker from Central France. Often collaborated with Lil Prod. Also he made 2 albums under the alias Da Mystic Terror, in these 2 albums he changed his voice to make it sounds like it's an other person rapping.
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http://demonchildproductions.blogspot.com/
http://lilproddiscographie.blogspot.com/

Count Up
Young Thug Lyrics

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(Yeah yeah)
Counting up my bank
She tripping out on my bank
(Okay!)
We Got London on da Track

I gots lots of haters
I spend sheets of paper

I need me some paper
My FAM need that paper
We gonna get it by any means
I'm stay straight like a spleen
I'm your majesty, you're the deva
Your after the paper

You know I'm bout my paper
You know I'm bout my team
You know I'm bout my family
If I don't make it in instants
I put her down with my click
I got a bad bitch that talk shit
I know the Freeband Gang from that six
I started switching lanes in that bitch
Smoking indoor nigga stay in
Mannie Fresh kept it in the play pin
Nigga have a (?) Benz and a muthafucka new Benz
Japanese choppa with the double twins
It ain't safe in that water
And I am the new Prada, count up nigga

1,2,3,4,5
All my bloods, they survive
And I'm a Samurai for the calls
I might be bad like a boss
I might end up down with my click
Laughing At hoes with my bitch
Pop those doors with her looks
Love is here, like oh shit, I wanna fuck!
Baby do your thang, for me
Do you thang
Baby do your thang, for me
Do you thang
When on that bullshit she just casually (What?)

Baby girl I swear
If you can't stand no more
I'm gon' give that ass a chair
I do her wrong and I know she gon' still be there
Baby come and I lay down like a bear
Tell a nigga to crack it (?)
Then I send a nigha to the sky with it
A nigga loose a life in my business
Bust it on her thigh with it
Bring paper, nigh you know you need supplies with it
Thinking about running off, you'll die with it, yeah
Never say no baby, do it, yeah
I want ravioli-oli at the stay in, laughing at these niggas like a baby
Can't see me nigga
Like the muthafuckin shoe that the broad wearing
And I'm a shirt nigga, stay in!
It ain't safe in that water!
No

1,2,3,4,5
All my bloods, they survive
And I'm a Samurai for the calls
I might be bad like a boss
I might end up down with my click
Laughing At hoes with my bitch
Pop those doors with her looks
Love is here, like oh shit, I wanna fuck!
Baby do your thang, for me
Do you thang
Baby do your thang, for me
Do you thang
When on that bullshit she just casually (What?)

How she dress casually
And pull up on that BS
Yaah yeah yeah
I don't know how she do this shit

Every time she get pissed
She look so sexy!

Overall Meaning

The song "Count Up" by Young Thug featuring Birdman is all about making bank and getting money for his family. Young Thug raps about his devotion to his family and how he will do anything to provide for them. He talks about the haters he has and the money he's making, saying he spends a lot of paper and needs more. The chorus features London on da Track and talks about counting up money and surviving no matter what.

Young Thug is also proud of his Freeband Gang affiliation and mentions switching lanes and having a bad bitch who talks shit. He talks about Mannie Fresh keeping it in the playpen and how it's not safe in the water. The second verse features Birdman and his verse is shorter, but still, he maintains the theme of getting paper and being loyal to his crew. Birdman talks about his girl being there for him no matter what he does and he also raps about his enemies and how they will die if they cross him.

The overall meaning of the song "Count Up" is about getting money, loyalty, and family. Young Thug and Birdman both rap about their devotion to their loved ones and how they will do anything to provide for them. The song is an anthem for self-made men who hustle hard and rise to the top. The beat, produced by London on da Track, is catchy and upbeat which adds to the overall theme of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

(Yeah yeah)
An ad-lib to start the song with energy

Counting up my bank
I am accumulating financial wealth

She tripping out on my bank
She is upset or worrying about my wealth

(Okay!)
An ad-lib to add emphasis to the previous line

We Got London on da Track
London on da Track produced this song

I gots lots of haters
I have many critics

I spend sheets of paper
I am using money without hesitation

I need me some paper
I require more financial wealth

My FAM need that paper
My family also requires financial support

We gonna get it by any means
We will do anything necessary to acquire more wealth

I'm stay straight like a spleen
I am focused and dedicated

I'm your majesty, you're the deva
I am the leader, and you are a follower

Your after the paper
You are also seeking financial wealth

You know I'm bout my paper
You are aware that I am focused on acquiring wealth

You know I'm bout my team
You are aware that I am committed to my team

You know I'm bout my family
You are aware that I am dedicated to my family

If I don't make it in instants
If I cannot acquire wealth quickly enough

I put her down with my click
I abandon my relationship with her to focus on my team

I got a bad bitch that talk shit
I have a woman who can handle herself in confrontational situations

I know the Freeband Gang from that six
I am familiar with the Freeband Gang from Atlanta, Georgia

I started switching lanes in that bitch
I changed my focus

Smoking indoor nigga stay in
I smoke indoors to avoid confrontation with my haters

Mannie Fresh kept it in the play pin
Mannie Fresh kept it safe

Nigga have a (?) Benz and a muthafucka new Benz
I own both an old and new Mercedes-Benz

Japanese choppa with the double twins
I own a highly powerful weapon

It ain't safe in that water
It is dangerous out here

And I am the new Prada, count up nigga
I am the newest and the best, and I continue to acquire wealth

1,2,3,4,5
A simple countdown

All my bloods, they survive
All my gang members are thriving

And I'm a Samurai for the calls
I am a dedicated warrior for my team

I might be bad like a boss
I may be a ruthless boss

I might end up down with my click
I may end up being loyal to my team even when facing downfall

Laughing At hoes with my bitch
Me and my woman are having fun at the expense of others

Pop those doors with her looks
My woman knows how to manipulate others

Love is here, like oh shit, I wanna fuck!
I am attracted to her

Baby do your thang, for me, Do you thang
You can be yourself

When on that bullshit she just casually (What?)
She handles any situation with ease

Baby girl I swear
I am serious about my feelings for her

If you can't stand no more
If you cannot handle it anymore

I'm gon' give that ass a chair
I will give you a break

I do her wrong and I know she gon' still be there
She will still be by my side even if I make mistakes

Baby come and I lay down like a bear
I am ready to take care of you

Tell a nigga to crack it (?), Then I send a nigha to the sky with it
I have connections to make things happen

A nigga loose a life in my business, Bust it on her thigh with it
People may lose their lives when dealing with me. However, I am also intimate with my woman

Bring paper, nigh you know you need supplies with it, Thinking about running off, you'll die with it, yeah, Never say no baby, do it, yeah
You need money to survive, and you will face consequences if you try to leave. You should always try to succeed

I want ravioli-oli at the stay in, laughing at these niggas like a baby, Can't see me nigga, Like the muthafuckin shoe that the broad wearing, And I'm a shirt nigga, stay in!
I want to eat ravioli and stay inside, laughing at others. Others cannot outmatch me, and I stay inside all the time.

It ain't safe in that water!
It is dangerous out here!

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