Hate It Here

The artist expresses strong dissatisfaction with his current location.

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (yea)

Acknowledges the challenges faced by people in his hometown, referencing the need to run from law enforcement and the limited opportunities.

When you see the 12 niggaz gotta run (gotta run)

Had to move because I had to raise my son (raise my son)

Ain't shit to do but drugs and bitches where I'm from yea

Contrary to the expectation of loving one's birthplace, the artist feels compelled to move to a better place for success and fulfillment.

They killin niggas but the news never report that (they don't)

This city cold it made me hot I can't ignore that

So I had to see the top where the floor at Yea (Yea I'm up)

Criticizes the city as undesirable and highlights personal success compared to the inadequacy of past teachers.

Tell em to get up off my back (off my back)

All my teachers they was trash (they was trash)

Now I'm richer than my class (that's facts)

Emphasizes the challenges faced, including betrayal, but signals overcoming obstacles, achieving financial stability, and gaining recognition.

I swear these bitches cap

These niggas turn they back

Now I'm pickin up they slack

My credit cards was maxed

Now I pay before I act

They don't love you where you at

Til' you put it on the map

Reiterates the artist's strong dislike for his current environment and the necessity to relocate for the sake of his son.

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (yea)

For all my niggas who can't stand it where they from (where they from)

When you see the 12 niggaz gotta run (gotta run)

Had to move because I had to raise my son (raise my son)

Ain't shit to do but drugs and bitches where I'm from yea

Expresses frustration with routine and questions why the artist seems to be the only one aspiring for a better life.

I'm sick of seeing the same chick in the same ride (yup)

Bored out my mind (mind)

All we got is time (time)

Why I'm the only Nigga that wanna do something with my life? (Why)

Highlights the artist's reluctance to trust others due to their tendency to change and fake relationships.

Switching up, now they swear they fuckin witcha (fuckin witcha)

If yo name locked in my phone then you lucky nigga

Got the same number but they swear they can't get in touch with you (fake ass shit)

Reiterates the theme of facing challenges, overcoming adversity, and the importance of gaining recognition for one's accomplishments.

I swear these bitches cap

These niggas turn they back

Now I'm pickin up they slack

My credit cards was maxed

Now I pay before I act

They don't love you where you at

Til' you put it on the map

Repeats the strong disdain for the current location and the need to move away, emphasizing the limited options available.

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (hate it here)

I hate it here (yea)

For all my niggas who can't stand it where they from (where they from)

When you see the 12 niggaz gotta run (gotta run)

Had to move because I had to raise my son (raise my son)

Ain't shit to do but drugs and bitches where I'm from yea