Lyrics
It was 1 in the morning and I was up yawning
At 1 AM, the narrator was awake and yawning.
Moms asked where I'm going, to the hood if you ain't knowing
The narrator is going to the neighborhood, and the question implies ignorance about the neighborhood activities.
Pops locked up so mama couldn't stop me
The narrator's father is incarcerated, giving the mother limited control over the narrator's actions.
I was out the house ASAP Rocky
The narrator quickly left the house, drawing a parallel to ASAP Rocky's name for emphasis.
And it wasn't cause she couldn't control us
The mother didn't want to control but protect; however, whispers from friends led to criticism.
We wasn't babies, she just wanted to hold us
The children weren't infants; the mother desired emotional closeness.
And we ain't get disciplined, her friend started whisperin'
No discipline led to gossip among friends, but the mother defended her parenting choices.
About how she was a bad mama, mama said "fuck 'em then"
Mama disregarded critics, asserting independence and resilience.
I was in the streets styling, nobody could tell me nothing
The narrator was stylishly active in the streets, resistant to advice.
Grandpa or grandma, not my auntie or my favorite cousin
No family member could influence the narrator's actions.
I was buzzin'
The narrator was popular and confident.
Fucking all these hoes wearing no condoms, no nothing
The narrator engaged in risky behavior without protection.
I used to ditch school when the homie had the Chevy
Skipping school to join friends in a Chevy.
I used to sneak and smoke stress weed
Engaging in secretive and unhealthy behavior, smoking low-quality weed.
But now I'm rolling on dubs
The narrator is now successful, symbolized by rolling on dubs (20-inch wheels).
How you feel, whooptie woop, nigga, what?
Expressing confidence and success.
Now I'm rolling on dubs
Reiteration of success with a sense of accomplishment.
How you feel, whooptie woop, nigga, what?
Confidently stating success.
All these hoes showing love
Receiving attention and admiration from many women.
How you feel, whooptie woop, nigga, what?
Reaffirming the narrator's popularity with women.
All these hoes showing love
Continued acknowledgment of admiration from women.
How you feel, whooptie woop, nigga, what?
Reiterating the attention and love from women.
Skr, I was on a mission
The narrator is on a determined mission, likely related to making money.
On a mission to the money, sun down 'til it sunny
The narrator works hard for financial success from sunset to sunrise.
Know my family love me
Assurance of family support during the narrator's pursuits.
Riding in the car with 2 niggas and a pistol
The narrator is in a risky situation with companions and a weapon.
This ain't funny, I do it all for the money, hold up
The narrator's actions are motivated by the pursuit of money.
Slowly as I pull up to the donut stand
The narrator is aware of the plan while approaching a specific location.
I already know the plan, hop out and get on your mans
Prepared to execute the plan and confront someone.
And take what he got
Intent to rob and take possessions from the targeted person.
Go through pockets, wallets and socks, dig all the knots
Thorough search for valuables, including money.
This a stick-up
Clarification that the situation is a robbery.
Phone ring, it's my mama in the middle of some drama
A call from the mother adds a layer of complexity to the situation.
So I don't pick up thinking I gotta get my shit up
The narrator ignores the call, prioritizing the task at hand.
I gotta pick my bitch up
The narrator has additional responsibilities, including picking up a significant other.
Let's hurry up and leave, I feel the police near us
Suspicions arise about police presence, prompting a swift departure.
So we left with a thousand dollars cash
Leaving the scene with a substantial amount of money.
It was me and my nigga so you know I went half
Sharing the spoils with a companion.
Shit get real when niggas get greedy
The situation escalates as greed takes over.
Pop, pop, pop, pow, that's where he leave me
A sudden violent event occurs, impacting the narrator.
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