Hear Me
asap rocky ft. pharrell Lyrics

First of all, I would like to start by saying
Introduction to assert oneself as the better man.

I'm the motherfucking man, just thought I'd let you niggas know, hear me?
Claims superiority over others in society.

If the shit hit the fan and these rappers start
Referencing the possibility of competition and violence among fellow artists.

The pen coming at you niggas' throats, hear me?
Implying musicians using their skills to attack their rivals.

Do it big out in cannes
Boasting about attending the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

At the film festival, nigga, every year I go, hear me?
Repeated claim of fame and success at the Cannes Film Festival.

Big dick, that's my man
Reference to association with a successful and influential person.

Keep forty bitches round, bring 'em everywhere I go
Proudly acknowledging a large number of female companions.

Hear me? Hear me? Chilling on a boat
Continued self-aggrandizement while relaxing on a boat in a luxurious setting.

In the south of france, island happened off the coast
Describing the location as an exclusive island near the southern coast of France.

Saint-tropez when I'm waving to the folks
Famous French beach town where rich and famous socialize.

Got the young trap lord with me looking like the pope, hear me?
Referring to the presence of a fellow successful artist.

Grew up living broke
Started from humble beginnings.

Before we'd seen it all, niggas had to dream it all
Acknowledging the hard work and struggle it takes to achieve success as a musician.

Don't you compare me cause there ain't nobody near me
Claiming to be the best without comparison.

They don't see me but they feel me
Confident that his impact can be perceived, even if he remains behind the scenes.

They don't feel me but they feel me, they hear me
Reiterating that his presence is felt despite not being seen or heard.

Young niggas doing what it takes to survive
Acknowledging the struggle of young black people trying to make it in society.

Young niggas only pay attention if it's fly
Reflecting on the materialistic nature of today’s youth.

All I ever hope to do is prosper when I strive
Expressing the desire to succeed through hard work and dedication.

If they ain't playing in the game then they hating on the side
Judging those who criticize but do not contribute themselves.

Black dark shades, black leather jacket
Describes the artist’s clothing style.

Bad chick on my arm got me looking like the fonz, hear me?
Reference to attracting desirable women.

We the champions and about to get a ring same size as lebron's, hear me? Hear me?
Proudly claiming to be champions in their respective field like basketball player Lebron James.

Yeah, life is a bitch and it's no holds barred
Acknowledging the harshness of life and the need to fight for survival.

Every man for themselves, hear me? Hear me?
Emphasizing the need to look out for oneself.

And if you ain't a man and your name ain't solange
Drawing attention to the value of privacy and minding one’s own business.

Keep your hands to yourself, hear me?
Encourages others to refrain from interfering with him and his business.

But I don't know them grown folks' business
Admitting ignorance to others' lives and struggles.

The thoughts that they plant like it's photosynthe-sis
Noting others’ opinions and beliefs being sown and growing like plants.

In your bits, put their nose all in it
Others being too curious and nosy.

I bring 'em to the light with my photogenics
Claiming to be enlightening those who overly involve themselves in his life.

Fuck all those critics
Disregards negative opinions from those who judge him.

If flacko on the booth, that mean a killer on the loose, ooh
Proudly claiming to be a skilled rapper.

Man, fuck the bullshit cause now I'm in my zone, hear me? Hear me?
Satisfied with creative focus and wanting to disregard distractions.

I hear the same bullshit in every other song, hear me?
Criticizing repetitive themes in modern music.

So I try to give 'em something different, listen when I'm on, hear me? Hear me?
Desire to innovate musically and offer something new.

Saddest thing about it is they only pay attention and they miss you when you're gone, hear me? Hear me?
Noting that fans and critics often do not appreciate artists until they are no longer active.