Ball
Young Thug Feat. OG Boo Dirty 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 ft. OG Boo Dirty, the lyrics start off with Young Thug paying tribute to fallen soldiers like Dex Osama, Lil Snupe, and Scooter. He talks about seeing his young friend in a casket with no blood following Lil Snupe's death, causing him to turn to drugs. He expresses how he's watched people around him change and become untrustworthy in his eyes, and how he's dealing with the loss of his loved ones. Young Thug mentions being in the trenches with a Wesson gun and not trusting anyone, as he's lost friends who said they would ride or die for him. He raps about facing challenges and not seeing any purpose, but needing to manage his drug use. In the chorus, "Fuck it, we ball" is the attitude towards the pain of loss and the struggles of life.


The song has a mournful quality at the beginning, and Young Thug's voice is slow, sullen, and reflective. He is describing the grief and numbness of losing a friend, and the confusion of feeling a need to stay strong for those left alive. The repetition of "Fuck it, we ball" in the chorus reveals an attitude of resilience and defiance despite the pain. The song's somber tone suggests that Young Thug is still struggling with his grief.


The song has been interpreted in different ways, with some seeing it as Young Thug's personal tribute to his friend Lil Snupe, while others see it as a broader meditation on the life of rising rappers who lost their lives too soon.


Line by Line Meaning

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 witnessed the death of Snupe, a young rapper I was close to, and when I saw his lifeless body with no blood, it caused me to turn to drugs for an escape. I have grown impatient with the people who caused his death, and it feels like the only people I can trust are those who are also taking risks like me.


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
People used to think I lost my mind, but now they are trying to follow me and it's going to cost them. I watched as Chino buried his big brother, and it made me want to step up and lead everyone to victory. I won't stop until we all succeed.


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
Life has been good, and I want my friends to have the same enjoyment I do. I know that if I stay true to myself, good things will come my way. Despite being in dangerous situations with my gun, my mother worries about my safety. However, I trust that I am protected from harm by a higher power.


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
I used to pray for success even when I just had Ramen noodles to eat. I need to be careful with the people I surround myself with, because money can lead to questionable actions. I struggle with trusting anyone now that I have so much to lose.


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
Losing a friend to violence can change everything, and it makes me realize that people who claim to be loyal are not always. Because of my own mistakes and past, I cannot be a role model to anyone. I can only trust in a higher power to keep me and those I care about safe.


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
Seeing footage of my friend's death was traumatic and caused me to feel physically ill. But I would like to imagine that he is now in heaven enjoying his time there and playing dice games with others like him.


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 am doing whatever it takes to provide for my family and my community. Even though I have a lot of money, I feel invincible and have no emotional attachment to anything. I am paranoid about the government and their scrutiny of my actions.


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
I am using designer products, like Gucci, in a ridiculous way and it reminds me of the times my dad was foolish. People at my friend's funeral were wearing expensive clothes and it seemed unimportant in the grand scheme of things. Drugs have helped me cope with the losses but I am starting to see how bad the impact of addiction is. Being incarcerated has forced me to reflect on my life and realize how out of control it has become.


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
I know to trust in God through my struggles, even if they don't make sense to me. Using a popular drug, Actavis, has become a part of my life, but I also know I need to be careful using it. I am proud of the success I have gained and the things I have accomplished, and I did it all without anyone's help. Even though some of my actions might have been scandalous, I still rose to the top.


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
Despite the pain and loss we have experienced, we're still going to enjoy ourselves and live life to the fullest. We remember and honor those we have lost, but we also have to keep moving forward. We are living extravagantly, with expensive watches and drugs, but it is our way of coping with our reality. We are unstoppable and will continue to seize the day, even if it means tearing down something that once stood.




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Written by: Robert Williams, Wesley Glass

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