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You ain't safe if you doubted me
Gotta squash relativity
Come out swinging I'm in beast mode
Na breh you ain't caging me
Dawg this really the intro
View all ma wins dem in slow mo
Switch up the language
Bruk up da fence Dem
Oooh this the level up fasho
Billy Jean Billy Jean
Pop smoke like I'm MJ
Barakah like I'm Brooklyn born
Sweet layout call it Feng shui
Yo its really just the intro
Doubt had me in a choke hold
Here now with a RKO
3 taps bring ma belt bro
Hoo man dat boi spazzing
We ain't thought he that in him
Tell me now what the problem is
Gather round lemme spark ya ears
This really ain't for airplay
Just bars ain't no fair play
Break the mould its the west way
Hold the dub and keep the change
Bars heavy like a bench press
Brain day with the 12 reps
Cruising smooth like a 64
Easy E tryna clock dough




A.P. with the beats and bars triple double like I'm Westbrook
A.P. with the beats and bars triple double like I'm Westbrook

Overall Meaning

In P.A.'s song "Problems," the rapper addresses his critics who have doubted him in the past. He asserts that he cannot be held back and is in "beast mode," illustrating his self-belief and confidence. The line "gotta squash relativity" suggests that he perceives himself as an outlier who cannot be compared to other artists. He switches up his language and "bruk up the fence Dem," highlighting his Caribbean roots and the barriers he has had to overcome.


The repetition of "this really the intro" reinforces the overarching theme of the song, which is that P.A. is just getting started on his journey to success. He references Michael Jackson ("Billy Jean Billy Jean") and Pop Smoke, paying homage to artists who have inspired him. The reference to Barakah suggests that he is proud of his Muslim heritage, while the mention of Feng shui denotes his interest in spirituality.


The chorus featuring the line "Triple double like I'm Westbrook" is a basketball reference, comparing P.A.'s skills as a rapper to NBA player Russell Westbrook's ability to achieve triple-double statistics in a game. The song's lyrics and structure reveal P.A.'s determination to succeed and his fearless approach to the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

You ain't safe if you doubted me
If you ever underestimated me, don't feel secure because I'm coming for you.


Gotta squash relativity
I need to prove that my success isn't relative, but absolute.


Come out swinging I'm in beast mode
I'm ready to fight and I'm at my best.


Na breh you ain't caging me
No one can hold me back, I'm free and unstoppable.


Dawg this really the intro
This is just the beginning, there's more to come.


View all ma wins dem in slow mo
I'm proud of my achievements and I'm taking my time to appreciate them.


Switch up the language
I'm versatile and able to switch up my style whenever I want.


Bruk up da fence Dem
I'll break down any barrier that tries to stop me.


Oooh this the level up fasho
I'm taking things to the next level for sure.


Billy Jean Billy Jean
I'm moonwalking on my haters and crushing them.


Pop smoke like I'm MJ
I'm taking the competition out like Michael Jordan would.


Barakah like I'm Brooklyn born
I have the blessing of Brooklyn and I'm proud of it.


Sweet layout call it Feng shui
I'm making moves that are smooth and well-planned.


Yo its really just the intro
I'm reminding you that this is only the beginning of what I have to offer.


Doubt had me in a choke hold
I was struggling because I let doubt control me.


Here now with a RKO
Now I'm striking back with a powerful move.


3 taps bring ma belt bro
I'm confident in my skills and I'll win the championship with ease.


Hoo man dat boi spazzing
I'm going crazy with my skills and talent.


We ain't thought he that in him
No one expected me to be this good.


Tell me now what the problem is
If you have an issue with me, speak up now so we can settle it.


Gather round lemme spark ya ears
Listen closely to what I have to say, I have something important to share.


This really ain't for airplay
I'm not doing this for fame or publicity, but for the love of the craft.


Just bars ain't no fair play
I'm not holding back, I'm giving it my all.


Break the mould its the west way
I'm breaking free from the norm and creating my own path in the West.


Hold the dub and keep the change
I'm taking the win and leaving with more than I came with.


Bars heavy like a bench press
My lyrics are strong and powerful like a bench press.


Brain day with the 12 reps
I'm working hard and strengthening my skills every day of the week, just like doing 12 reps at the gym.


Cruising smooth like a 64
I'm moving forward effortlessly and with style, like cruising in a classic '64 car.


Easy E tryna clock dough
I'm inspired by Easy E's drive to make money and succeed.


A.P. with the beats and bars triple double like I'm Westbrook
I'm skilled in both producing and rapping, and my talents are as impressive as Russell Westbrook's triple doubles in basketball.


A.P. with the beats and bars triple double like I'm Westbrook
I'm skilled in both producing and rapping, and my talents are as impressive as Russell Westbrook's triple doubles in basketball.




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Written by: Lesroy Byers

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