Take One
Embracing Heaven's Taste: Trippie Redd's Take One Revelations
Lyrics
Yeah, you ain't one 'til you take one (take one)
Emphasizing that one's identity is incomplete until they experience something significant.
Ain't gon' catch me stealin' shit, man, I might take some (take some)
Expressing a refusal to engage in theft but being open to taking risks or challenges.
I'm a free man, baby, like a Mason (Mason)
Describing a sense of freedom similar to that of a Freemason.
In a Bentley, a mobile home, baby, it's spacious (spacious)
Contrasting the luxury of a Bentley with the simplicity of a mobile home, highlighting the vastness of experiences.
Looked the devil in his eyes, I faced him (yeah)
Narrating a confrontation with evil or negativity.
I seen God in the sky and embraced him (yeah)
Expressing a spiritual experience of encountering God in the sky and embracing that divine presence.
Nigga talkin', he die, I'll erase him (yeah)
Asserting consequences for those who speak negatively, suggesting a serious response.
Leave him stankin', FBI come and trace him
Indicating a violent response to threats, with a reference to law enforcement.
I mean honestly, everythin' is nothin' to me (yeah)
Philosophizing about the insignificance of everything, adopting a detached perspective.
If it ain't about you and me and Hennessy and energy, yeah (yeah)
Prioritizing specific elements in life—relationships, self, Hennessy, and positive energy.
Yeah, pull up to the crib, it look like Heaven Gates
Describing an opulent residence, possibly metaphorically resembling heaven.
Bust all on her face and let her see how Heaven taste
Depicting a sexual act as a heavenly experience, using explicit language.
In the crib, got like fourteen rooms, for Heaven's sake
Highlighting the abundance of rooms in the crib, reinforcing the idea of luxury.
Baby, you gotta skate (yeah), somethin' like a figure 8
Suggesting a smooth and graceful departure or movement, like a figure skater.
I just spent some bands on Don Julio (ayy)
Revealing a significant expenditure on Don Julio, a brand of tequila.
Tryna get you to say the unusual, oh
Expressing a desire for the unusual or unexpected in a romantic context.
Diamonds, they white and brown like my cuticles, oh, oh (Ice)
Describing the color of diamonds with a comparison to cuticles, likely referring to jewelry.
Yeah, you ain't one 'til you take one (take one)
Reiterating the theme of personal growth through experiences.
Ain't gon' catch me stealin' shit, man, I might take some (take some)
Rejecting theft but remaining open to other challenges or opportunities.
I'm a free man, baby, like a Mason (Mason)
Reaffirming a sense of freedom comparable to that of a Freemason.
In a Bentley, a mobile home, baby, it's spacious (spacious)
Contrasting the luxurious Bentley with the simplicity of a mobile home, emphasizing spaciousness.
Looked the devil in his eyes, I faced him (yeah)
Recalling a confrontation with negativity or evil.
I seen God in the sky and embraced him (yeah)
Expressing a spiritual encounter with God in the sky and embracing that divine presence.
Nigga talkin', he die, I'll erase him (yeah)
Warning of fatal consequences for those who speak negatively or pose a threat.
Leave him stankin', FBI come and trace him
Describing a violent aftermath, with a reference to law enforcement.
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