Digits by Young Thug Lyrics Meaning – Unlocking the Pursuit of Prosperity Anthem
Lyrics
We ran up them digits we ran up the money
We ran up them digits we ran up the money
(We got London on da Track)
Nigga, hustlers don’t stop, they keep goin’ (yeah)
You can lose your life but it gon’ keep goin’
Why not risk life when it’s gon’ keep goin’? (Yeah)
When you die somebody else was born
But at least we got to say
We ran up them digits, we ran up the money
We ran up them digits, we ran up that money
We ran up them digits, we ran up that money (sheesh, sheesh)
We ran up them digits, we ran up the money
We ran up them digits, we ran up some money
We ran up them digits, we ran up some money
I’m leanin’ like I’m on a fifth of the Henny
I talk lots of shit like my bitches and digits
They didn’t know me well so I left ’em with wishes
You know its a drought when you grind and can’t flip it
I’m livin’ big, I swear to God I’m Liu Kang kickin’
Montana
Mama gon’ slime, hustle
Dopeboy, hair grey like a grandma
You know my ice blingin’, light up just like a candle
Rollie pollie, I can control shawty like a channel
My racks are squeakin’, I’m not fartin’
I hop in that ‘Rari, I crank up like Warren
Nigga, hustlers don’t stop, they keep goin’ (yeah)
You can lose your life but it’s gon’ keep goin’
Why not risk life when it’s gon’ keep goin’? (yeah)
When you die somebody else was born
But at least we got to say
We ran up them digits, we ran up that money
We ran up them digits, we ran up that money
We ran up them digits, we ran up that money
We ran up them digits, we ran up some money
We ran up them digits, we ran up some money
We ran up them digits, we ran up some money
I’ma move me some dope like I’m Future
I’ma go in that bitch with a ruler
I’ma toast me a nigga like Strudels
I’ma keep a red flag ’cause I’m boolin’
I now some roller spaces, I could duly
Yeah, yeah, I’m screamin’, “Oh my God” like Cooly
When I snort it, I feel like I was aborted
If I ever adore you, bae, you better drive this foreign
I’ve been gettin’ money before the million, fuck Pandora
I just do this shit when I get bored
Nigga hustlers don’t stop, they keep goin’ (yeah)
You can lose your life but it’s gon’ keep goin’
Why not risk life when it’s gon’ keep goin’? (Yeah)
When you die somebody else was born
But at least we got to say
We ran up them digits, we ran up that money
We ran up them digits, we ran up that money
We ran up them digits, we ran up that money (run it up, run it up)
We ran up them digits, we ran up some money
We ran up them digits, we ran up some money
We ran up them digits, we ran up some money
(We got London on da Track)
Young Thug, the Atlanta-based hip-hop juggernaut, often treads a fine line between avant-garde lyricism and mainstream rap motifs. In ‘Digits’, a standout track from his mixtape ‘Slime Season 3’, Thugger (Young Thug) collaborates with London on da Track to ruminate on a relentless pursuit of success, material wealth, and the existential grind that characterizes the hustler’s lifestyle.
The repetitious anthemic chorus ‘We ran up them digits, we ran up the money’ becomes a mantra for ambition and survival in an often merciless world. The song serves as both a celebration of achieving wealth and a philosophical examination of life’s fleeting nature where Young Thug’s introspections are wrapped in the rich fabric of his unique musical style.
On the Grind: Young Thug’s Mantra for Success
Young Thug spits hard truths about the hustle in ‘Digits’, with the clarity of his message underscored by the infectious hook. Pulling no punches, Thug’s lyrics are a blend of personal bravado and a universal truth that life marches on, indifferent to individual fate. It’s a stark reminder that acquiring wealth, represented here as ‘digits’, is not just a goal but a means of navigating an unforgiving environment.
The repetition of ‘We ran up them digits’ isn’t just a boast; it’s an incantation, a spell cast against stagnation and mortality. It’s about movement, both literally in terms of elevating one’s financial status, and metaphorically in pushing forward through life’s challenges.
Temporal Wealth and Eternal Grind – A Dichotomy in Bars
Thug’s existential musing ‘You can lose your life but it’s gon’ keep goin’ – Why not risk life when it’s gon’ keep goin’?’ is a stark meditation on the inexorable flow of time. It underscores a fundamental truth; the world will linger on regardless of individual successes or failures.
Here, the digits are no longer just a symbol of wealth, but of time itself, ticking away. Success, in Thug’s eyes, is seizing these fleeting moments—running up the digits before the inexorable march of time runs its course over our ephemeral lives.
A Glimpse Into Thug’s Psyche: Between Boasts and Vulnerability
As braggadocious as ‘Digits’ can be, with its vivid descriptions of luxury and success, there’s an underlying current of vulnerability. Young Thug’s mention of drugs (‘I’m leanin’ like I’m on a fifth of the Henny’, ‘when I snort it’) suggests a coping mechanism for the pressures that accompany the lifestyle he depicts.
This addiction to success – and perhaps substances – speaks volumes. It is an escape, a way to numb the knowledge that life is a cycle of birth and death, highlighted in the bridge, reminding listeners that someone is always waiting to take your place.
The Memorable Verses: Young Thug’s Iconic Lyrical Flare
‘I’m livin’ big, I swear to God I’m Liu Kang kickin’ Montana’ stands out for its pop culture mashup, combining the extravagance of Tony Montana from ‘Scarface’ with the ferocity of Liu Kang from ‘Mortal Kombat’. It’s an example of Young Thug’s ability to pull disparate elements into a cohesive and memorable line that captures his larger-than-life persona.
And then, in true Thug fashion, the surreal ‘Rollie pollie, I can control shawty like a channel’ line juxtaposes the whimsical with the powerful, evoking imagery of control, both over luxury items (a Rollie watch) and in relationships, further expanding on the themes of dominance and success.
Dissecting ‘Digits’: The Hidden Philosophical Depth
What at first glance might appear as a simple ode to wealth accumulation reveals itself to be a layered examination of mortality, ambition, and the human condition. Thug’s acknowledgment that ‘when you die somebody else was born’ offers a humbling reminder of our individual significance in the grand scope of life.
In ‘Digits’, Young Thug navigates the tension between the desire for legacy through material gain and the recognition of life’s transient nature. It’s this duality that sets Thug apart—his capacity to create music that serves as both a club-ready hit and a reflective piece of urban philosophy.
