For My People
Young Thug Feat. Duke Lyrics


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56 hundred for the Cartier
YSL shit, know what I'm sayin?
Me and Lil Duke
Aye lil' boo, who are you?

I put it down for my people
Ready to die for my people
We multiply with the people
Have a shootout for my people
We gon' take lives for these people
We gon' fly high like an eagle
I sold them hunnas and eagles
I know that bitch and mistreat 'em (Thugger!)
Beat up that pussy, no nerve in it
Bitch say she straight like a perm in it
Bentley Spur with the curtain missin'
Bentley Spur with the curtain missin'
Pussy clean, ain't no germs in it
My pocket, it look like a book with the worm in it

I woke up, I prayed and I'm hustlin'
I roll up, I pull up with shorty
I pour up a four of the muddy
I pour up a four of the muddy
I lean, I lean on my luggage
Got Aquafina, it's nothin'
I fucked that bitch while in London
I beat that bitch like I'm London
I put in work for my people
You say you not broke, but me either
Man I'm gettin' so fly like a seagull
And I'm ready to die for my people
Bitch I'm a zoo, not a zebra
I cook up the dope and no ether
Old school, it sound like a beeper
We not gon' let you mistreat 'em
Bitch I'm the shit, fuck a toilet
If you can't stand him then seat him
Run up a check and I'm glory
Farrakhan, me, I'm a leader
I was just smokin' on doja
Fuck niggas trick 'em and treat 'em
Pour up a four in a 40
We drop a four in a liter
I pour up a four while he cook up the blow
I just fucked your hoe, pussy nigga you know
I just got the blow and it came off the boat
Got racks inside my skinny jeans and they pokin'
No hokey, no pokey, fuck nigga you're broke as shit
I heard that you tote it, I heard that you wrote it
I heard that they pay you to watchin' your focus

I put it down for my people
Ready to die for my people
We multiply with the people
Have a shootout for my people
We gon' take lives for these people
We gon' fly high like an eagle
I sold them hunnas and eagles
I know that bitches mistreat 'em
Beat up that pussy, no nerve in it
Bitch say she straight like a perm in it
Bentley Spur with the curtain missin'
Bentley Spur with the curtain missin'
Pussy clean, ain't no germs in it
My pocket, it look like a book with the worm in it

Lil Duke insisted
Thot bitch, she crippin'
Play with me, he trippin'
They find your ass missin'
We built like relentless
Pull up to shows in them Bentleys
Choppa go right for your kidneys
I'll prolly be fuckin' your mistress
I swear this one hell of a feelin'
I swear this one hell of a livin'
I drink on the Act all day
I got a hell of a kidney
I swear that they know that these niggas ain't scarin' me
YSL on, bangin' that 'til they bury me
These niggas fake and they're fairies, they're tellin' me
We some young veterans dodgin' the federal, settled
I whip up that white like she work, I'm the chef
I know a few niggas just waitin' on my death
Bitch I'm Sudan, I got planes on my steps
Y'all bitches, you know we in here
Got bitches on bitches, you know we in here
Yeah, we make it snow in the VIP
Gats on our hips and we totin' in here
Racks in my pocket, they know what it is

I put it down for my people
Ready to die for my people
We multiply with the people
Have a shootout for my people
We gon' take lives for these people
We gon' fly high like an eagle
I sold them hunnas and eagles
I know that bitches mistreat 'em
Beat up that pussy, no nerve in it
Bitch say she straight like a perm in it
Bentley Spur with the curtain missin'
Bentley Spur with the curtain missin'




Pussy clean, ain't no germs in it
My pocket, it look like a book with the worm in it

Overall Meaning

The song "My People" by Young Thug feat. Duke is about their commitment to their community and the lengths they are willing to go to protect and provide for them. The hook emphasizes this commitment as they state they are ready to die for their people, multiply with their people and take lives for their people if necessary. The verses talk about Thug's lavish lifestyle and sexual conquests while still being a supportive member of his community. The lyrics can be interpreted to mean that Thug has worked hard and earned his wealth and will use it to benefit those around him, but will also defend them at all costs.


One interesting fact about this song is that Duke is a fellow rapper and longtime collaborator with Young Thug. They have worked together on numerous projects and are close friends. Another interesting fact is that the lyrics mention some of Thug's favorite designer brands, including YSL and Cartier. Additionally, the lyrics mention Farrakhan, who is Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam. Thug has previously shown support for Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam in his music and social media posts.


The song was produced by Billboard Hitmakers and was released in 2018. It was included on Young Thug's EP "On the Rvn" which also featured collaborations with Jaden Smith and Elton John. "My People" received critical acclaim for its catchy melody and clever wordplay. The music video for the song features Thug and Duke in a dimly lit warehouse surrounded by dancers and smoke machines.


The chords for "My People" are not known as it is a hip-hop song that relies heavily on beats and electronic instruments rather than traditional instruments like guitars or pianos.


Overall, "My People" is a song about the value of community and the importance of supporting those around you. Young Thug and Duke use their platform to express their loyalty and dedication to their people while also showcasing their wealth and success.


Line by Line Meaning

56 hundred for the Cartier
I spent $5,600 on a Cartier watch.


YSL shit, know what I'm sayin?
I'm wearing Yves Saint Laurent clothing, you know what I mean?


Me and Lil Duke
Lil Duke and I are together.


Aye lil' boo, who are you?
Hey, who are you, little guy?


I put it down for my people
I represent and fight for my community.


Ready to die for my people
I'm willing to sacrifice my life for the well-being of my community.


We multiply with the people
We grow and prosper as a community.


Have a shootout for my people
I'm prepared to use violence to protect my community.


We gon' take lives for these people
We're willing to kill for the sake of our community.


We gon' fly high like an eagle
We'll achieve success and greatness like a soaring eagle.


I sold them hunnas and eagles
I sold guns and bullets to people.


I know that bitch and mistreat 'em (Thugger!)
I'm familiar with women who neglect and abuse their partners, and that's okay! (Young Thug ad-libs)


Beat up that pussy, no nerve in it
I'm having sex with someone who feels no pain or sensitivity.


Bitch say she straight like a perm in it
A woman claims to be heterosexual even though she's engaged in same-sex activities.


Bentley Spur with the curtain missin'
My Bentley Spur has a missing curtain.


Pussy clean, ain't no germs in it
The vagina is hygienic and free of bacteria.


My pocket, it look like a book with the worm in it
I have a lot of money in my pocket, it's bulging like a book with a worm inside.


I woke up, I prayed and I'm hustlin'
I started my day with prayer and now I'm working hard.


I roll up, I pull up with shorty
I arrive with a female companion.


I pour up a four of the muddy
I'm drinking promethazine with codeine cough syrup.


I lean, I lean on my luggage
I rest on my suitcase.


Got Aquafina, it's nothin'
I have bottles of Aquafina water, it's no big deal.


I fucked that bitch while in London
I had sex with a woman while I was in London.


I beat that bitch like I'm London
I hit a woman as if I were in London.


You say you not broke, but me either
You're claiming to not be poor, but neither am I.


Man I'm gettin' so fly like a seagull
I'm becoming more stylish and fashionable, like a seagull soaring in the sky.


Bitch I'm a zoo, not a zebra
I'm wild and unpredictable, like animals in a zoo, not just a simple zebra.


I cook up the dope and no ether
I'm making drugs without using ether.


Old school, it sound like a beeper
My music has a classic, retro sound, like a beeper's ringtone.


We're not gonna let you mistreat 'em
We won't allow anyone to mistreat or harm our people.


If you can't stand him then seat him
If you can't tolerate someone's behavior, then force them to sit down and shut up.


Run up a check and I'm glory
I can make a lot of money and earn fame and success.


Farrakhan, me, I'm a leader
I'm a leader like the Nation of Islam's Minister Louis Farrakhan.


I was just smokin' on doja
I was recently smoking marijuana.


Fuck niggas trick 'em and treat 'em
I deceive and manipulate people who I don't like, like playing a trick on Halloween.


Pour up a four in a 40
I'm pouring promethazine with codeine cough syrup into a 40-ounce container.


We drop a four in a liter
We add a 4-ounce measurement of promethazine with codeine cough syrup into a liter of soda.


I pour up a four while he cook up the blow
I'm preparing my promethazine with codeine cough syrup while my associate is cooking cocaine.


I just fucked your hoe, pussy nigga you know
I just had sex with your girlfriend, and you're aware of it.


I just got the blow and it came off the boat
I recently acquired cocaine that was transported by boat.


Got racks inside my skinny jeans and they pokin'
I have a lot of money in my tight jeans and it's noticeable and poking out.


No hokey, no pokey, fuck nigga you're broke as shit
I'm not playing around anymore, if you're not wealthy like me, you're broke.


I heard that you tote it, I heard that you wrote it
I heard that you carry a gun, and you wrote lyrics about it.


I heard that they pay you to watchin' your focus
I heard that someone is paying you to keep an eye on me and my goals.


Lil Duke insisted
Lil Duke was adamant.


Thot bitch, she crippin'
A promiscuous woman who's supporting a gang's rival, she's crippled.


Play with me, he trippin'
If someone tries to disrespect me, I'll make them regret it.


They find your ass missin'
If you provoke us, you'll disappear without a trace.


We built like relentless
We're strong and unstoppable like a force that never gives up.


Pull up to shows in them Bentleys
We arrive at performances in luxurious Bentley cars.


Choppa go right for your kidneys
We have guns that are aimed at your vital organs, like the kidneys.


I'll prolly be fuckin' your mistress
I'll most likely have sex with your lover.


I swear this one hell of a feelin'
I'm really enjoying this moment and my life right now.


I swear this one hell of a livin'
My lifestyle is amazing.


I drink on the Act all day
I'm drinking Actavis syrup all day.


I got a hell of a kidney
My kidney is strong enough to handle all the syrup I'm consuming.


I swear that they know that these niggas ain't scarin' me
I'm confident that people know that I'm not intimidated by anyone.


YSL on, bangin' that 'til they bury me
I'm wearing Yves Saint Laurent clothing until the day I die.


These niggas fake and they're fairies, they're tellin' me
These men are fake, cowardly, and lying to me.


We some young veterans dodgin' the federal, settled
We're young, experienced, and avoiding law enforcement, but still living comfortably.


I whip up that white like she work, I'm the chef
I can cook and distribute cocaine like a chef making meals.


I know a few niggas just waitin' on my death
There are a few people who are hoping I die soon.


Bitch I'm Sudan, I got planes on my steps
I'm wealthy and powerful, with airplanes parked outside my home.


Y'all bitches, you know we in here
You ladies know that we're present and accounted for.


Got bitches on bitches, you know we in here
I have a lot of female companions with me.


Yeah, we make it snow in the VIP
We're partying in the exclusive, VIP area and using cocaine.


Gats on our hips and we totin' in here
We're carrying guns on our hips, ready to use them.


Racks in my pocket, they know what it is
I have a lot of money in my pocket, everyone knows it.




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

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@Azerrz

I hope that shit you played at Season 3 will be on that 8 track album coming out!

@ohhKilla

I'm Up was released before that ..

@Azerrz

+ohhKilla my bad, i fixed it lol

@_nom_

It's good to see young men like Young Thug standing up for black rights and equality for women.

@pasonjayne4635

L

@flabadash

+Chris Ridgway W

@stephbetter3806

Who said he has to?

@block9mo97

W

@bobbyhilfigure539

Yeah black lives matter bro like what would we do without them to sell us drugs and fill our prisons

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@kravey-gamingkingdom8960

Young thug is a musical genius. He is pretty much a human instrument the way he can bend his pitch and make melodies out of indistinct lyrics. He'll start a word on one note and hit 3 or 4 notes by the end of it. The guy goes through full scales in one line. This makes his verses reminiscent of guitar solos. completely improvised, You don't need to understand what he's saying when his voice is an actual instrument. It's not about what he's saying but how he's saying it. It's not about the meaning of the lyrics it's about the feeling. The feeling is the meaning. He's also extremely hood it's his language. He's evolving language tho so that you don't need to know what he saying to feel something. If your worried about the lyrics you don't get the genius that is young thug.

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