Pink Siifu, born Livingston Matthews and based in Los Angeles, has made mus… Read Full Bio ↴Pink Siifu, born Livingston Matthews and based in Los Angeles, has made music under many other names, most prominently Iiye. Matthews’ music weaves a web between various pillars of neo-soul, and sun-dried California hip-hop but at the center, there is a comprehensible Siifu. His persona is fully fleshed out: an earnest poet dependent on prayer but too shy to scan as self-serious, speaking his thoughts through the voices of others and disguising his own in crooked, glinting bars.

Open up Shop
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Uh shit
Uh, yeah
Be honest, cold for below, heat polish
Cum shawty flow, she faucet
Sleet rain snow, we the hard hit
We on your wall, get off that
Get off, look
Car parked, so many thief niggas

Goats, Kings, Queens, believers they say "Soul be the keeper"
I see demons, I see treason in reach
You reaching
How you gone do that like that, like that, when I see it?
Niggas act like they wasn't where we be at
Pillow talking with feedback, chaotic
All bout cash, never off topic, I hear you
All that other delay weird to me
Little something I show my nigga here
This heat, weed and Hennessy trio, G
Enemies mirror me, try to see
I see through (Me too)
My niggas riding like all I see in the rear view
Open up shop at the venue
Come through

Open up shop at the venue (Yo, yo)
Come through, come through (Slide through)
Open up shop at the venue
Come through, come through

Yo
Peep the gold black man, they keep the platinum
I'm here to let you know everything you want can happen
Since we made it with this rapping and been stacking it
You still been capping and we laugh at your establishment
Gangsta shit for gents and the bitches
She enlisted and sucking me every visit
We a long way from Richmond, just tapping on the sickness
Need a witness, come get this fitness
The weed been litted since I lifted, I like to kiss it
The kid prolific as shit
Peace to blackfist, fuck a list, we persist
Through the most, villainous, surf the coast feeling it
Overload, hit ya bitch, soul for soul that ain't it
Poked her nose with the dick
Fold my clothes with your fist, love
No happy ever after from the club i ain't crazy what it was
You can loathe if you must

Yo
Yo, yo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to pink siifu's song "Open up Shop" reflect themes of honesty, personal growth, and the pursuit of success. The opening lines of the song mention being honest and polished, suggesting a desire for transparency and authenticity. The mention of "flow" and "faucet" could represent a person's creative output and their ability to express themselves freely. The subsequent references to rain, snow, and being hard hit could symbolize the challenges and obstacles faced in life, but also the resilience and strength to overcome them.

The lyrics also touch upon the idea of personal demons and inner struggles. Siifu mentions seeing demons and treason within reach, perhaps alluding to the temptations and betrayals that can arise in various aspects of life. The line "How you gone do that like that, like that, when I see it?" suggests a sense of discernment and the ability to see through deceptive actions or words.

The second verse of the song highlights the contrast between genuine achievement and mere posturing. Siifu references the success he has achieved through rapping and stacking money, while dismissing those who continue to pretend or exaggerate their accomplishments. The mention of a "sickness" and the need for a witness could represent the desire to share and spread a particular message or experience. The verse also includes references to intimacy and physical desire, hinting at the complexities of romantic relationships and the blurred lines between love and lust.

Overall, "Open up Shop" explores themes of authenticity, personal growth, and the pursuit of success while acknowledging the challenges and temptations along the way.

Line by Line Meaning

Uh shit
Expressing frustration or annoyance

Uh, yeah
Affirming agreement or understanding

Be honest, cold for below, heat polish
Being truthful and refining skills under harsh conditions

Cum shawty flow, she faucet
A woman's sexual prowess is powerful and captivating

Sleet rain snow, we the hard hit
Enduring various challenges and obstacles with resilience

We on your wall, get off that
We are making an impact, so pay attention and stop ignoring us

Get off, look
Pay attention and observe

Car parked, so many thief niggas
There are numerous dishonest individuals lurking around

Goats, Kings, Queens, believers they say "Soul be the keeper"
Respected and revered figures acknowledge the importance of one's soul

I see demons, I see treason in reach
Recognizing evil influences and betrayal within reach

You reaching
You are trying too hard or making desperate attempts

How you gone do that like that, like that, when I see it?
Questioning someone's ability to deceive when the truth is apparent

Niggas act like they wasn't where we be at
People pretend they weren't present in the same places as us

Pillow talking with feedback, chaotic
Engaging in intimate conversations with conflicting, disorganized information

All bout cash, never off topic, I hear you
Focused on money and never deviating from that subject

All that other delay weird to me
Finding other distractions or delays strange or unfamiliar

Little something I show my nigga here
Sharing something valuable or important with a close friend

This heat, weed and Hennessy trio, G
The combination of passion, marijuana, and alcohol, my friend

Enemies mirror me, try to see
Opponents reflect my actions, attempting to imitate me

I see through (Me too)
I see past deceptions and falsehoods (I do too)

My niggas riding like all I see in the rear view
My friends are loyal and have my back at all times

Open up shop at the venue
Establishing a presence and offering goods/services at the location

Come through
Encouraging others to visit or join

Peep the gold black man, they keep the platinum
Recognize the value and worth of black individuals who achieve great success

I'm here to let you know everything you want can happen
Reassuring that dreams and desires can become reality

Since we made it with this rapping and been stacking it
Having achieved success and accumulated wealth through rap music

You still been capping and we laugh at your establishment
You continue to lie and we find your claims amusing

Gangsta shit for gents and the bitches
Engaging in tough, real actions for both men and women

She enlisted and sucking me every visit
She willingly participates and provides sexual favors whenever we meet

We a long way from Richmond, just tapping on the sickness
We have come a far distance from our origins, exploring the depths of our talent

Need a witness, come get this fitness
Require someone to see and experience the strength or prowess we possess

The weed been litted since I lifted, I like to kiss it
The marijuana has been ignited since I have taken it, and I enjoy the experience

The kid prolific as shit
A talented and highly productive individual

Peace to blackfist, fuck a list, we persist
Acknowledging and supporting the Black Power movement, disregarding rankings, and continuing to strive

Through the most, villainous, surf the coast feeling it
Navigating through the most dangerous situations, embracing the thrill

Overload, hit ya bitch, soul for soul that ain't it
Experiencing an overwhelming force, engaging sexually with someone, but realizing it lacks true connection

Poked her nose with the dick
Engaging in sexual acts in a playful or unconventional manner

Fold my clothes with your fist, love
Demonstrating a strong and forceful approach to expressing love or dominance

No happy ever after from the club i ain't crazy what it was
Realizing that the club environment does not lead to lasting happiness or fulfillment, understanding the reality

You can loathe if you must
You can dislike or hate, if that is what you choose

Yo
An exclamation to grab attention or add emphasis

Yo, yo
Repeated exclamation to further emphasize and engage

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ali Burgess, Frank Walton, Livingston Matthews

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Lyrics:
Pink Siifu -
Be honest
Cold 4 below heat polish
Come shawty flow she faucet
Sleet rain snow we tha hard hit we on
Ya wall get off tht
Get off
car packed
So many these nxggas
Goat Kings queens believers they say soul be tha keeper
Eye see demons eye see treason in reach
U reachin
How u gone do tht Like tht wen eye see it
Nxggas act like they wasn’t where we be at
Pillow talking with feedback Chaotic
All bout cash never off topic
Eye hear uuu
All dat other delay weird to me
Lil sumn eye show my nxgga here this seat
Weed and Hennessy trio G
Enemies mirror me
Try to see
Eye see thru
My Nxggas riding like all eye see in tha rear view
Open up shop at the venue
Come thru (X3)

Fly Anakin -
peep the gold, blackman they keep the platinum
i’m here to let you know everything you want can happen
since we made it with this rappeninn been stackenin
you still been cappenin, we laugh at yo establishment
gangsta shit for gents and the bitches
she enlisted, and sucking me every visit
we a long way from richmond just tap me in on the sickness
need a witness, come get this fitness
the weed been litted since i lifted, i like to kiss it
the kid prolific and shit, peace to blackfist fuck a list we persist
thru the most, villainous, surf the coast feeling it
overload hit ya bitch, soul for soul that ain’t it
poked her nose, with the dick
fold my clothes witcha fist, love
no happy ever after from the club i ain’t crazy what it was
you can loathe if you must