Lyrics
Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
Yeah
Reiteration of agreement or acknowledgment.
I look up and see a dark haze
Observation of a negative or challenging situation, symbolized by a dark haze.
Times changed
Acknowledgment of the changing times.
I had sacrificed a lot but you
Recognition of personal sacrifices made, contrasting with someone else's unwillingness to do the same.
Won’t do the same
Asserting that the other person will not make similar sacrifices.
All my niggas tryna ball cuz we want the same things
Desire for success and material wealth shared with friends.
Gorilla in a coupe (ayy)
Self-identification as powerful and untamed, symbolized by a gorilla in a coupe (car).
I’m hard to tame
Claiming to be difficult to control or restrain.
Most times I don’t get em when they say they down
Distrust of people who claim loyalty.
That’s why I don’t hit em up whenever I’m in town
Avoiding contact with those who may not genuinely support during times of need.
Watch this money turn my frown into a smile
Positive transformation of emotions through financial success.
That’s why I’m cheesing every time it’s around
Expressing happiness when surrounded by money.
I look up to niggas who had changed the game
Admiration for individuals who have brought change to the industry.
And made lanes for the youngins tryna do the same things
Respecting those who have paved the way for aspiring artists.
Thru the storm heard it’s worth it the end but its rained so long now the days start to blend
Acknowledgment of enduring hardships despite the promise of a better future.
So I won't even let the things u did under my skin
Refusing to let past actions affect the present.
How I will get over that is fuckin ya friend
Indicating a method of coping with betrayal or hurt by pursuing relations with someone else.
I been spending late nights, now my bars right
Commitment to honing lyrical skills during late nights.
Singles still droppin, damn nigga how u do that again
Pride in the continuous release of successful singles.
Look
Transition to a new thought or perspective.
They said I got something different
Repetition emphasizing the perception of possessing something unique.
They said I got something different
-They said I got something different
-Cuz I snap at any instant
Confident response to the claim of having something different.
I can go in wit my nonchalant flow
Description of a laid-back and indifferent flow.
Fuck u mean
Defiant rejection of a challenging question or statement.
Check came, got me moonwalking thru the street
Positive reaction to financial success, expressed through the act of "moonwalking."
I know niggas who won’t come back until the job complete
Acknowledgment of associates with a commitment to completing a task.
So don’t ask questions round me
Discouraging inquiries about certain topics.
I been
Indication of a consistent message or identity.
I been sayin I’m that nigga from the jump dog
Self-assertion of being noteworthy from the beginning.
Things are looking down, wait until we up dog
Optimistic outlook despite current challenges.
Poppin bottles every time that we win
Celebration of success with extravagant gestures like popping bottles.
I pray to God every night, still wake up and I sin
Acknowledgment of personal flaws and conflicts with moral values.
I look up and see a dark haze
Repetition of the observation of a challenging situation.
Times changed
Reiteration of personal sacrifices, highlighting a lack of reciprocity.
I had sacrificed a lot but you
Repetition of the sentiment expressed in lines 3-6.
Won’t do the same
Repetition of the expectation for shared success among friends.
All my niggas tryna ball cuz we want the same things
Reiteration of the desire for collective success.
Gorilla in a coupe (ayy)
Reaffirmation of being powerful and challenging to control.
I’m hard to tame
Restating the difficulty in restraining oneself.
Most times I don’t get em when they say they down
Echoing the theme of distrust towards professed loyalty.
That’s why I don’t hit em up whenever I’m in town
Reiteration of avoiding insincere connections during visits.
Watch this money turn my frown into a smile
Highlighting the positive impact of money on mood.
That’s why I’m cheesing every time it’s around
Expressing joy and contentment when surrounded by wealth.
They said I got something different
Repetition emphasizing the perceived uniqueness and ability to excel at any moment.
They said I got something different
-Cuz I snap at any instant
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