Just How It Is by Young Thug Lyrics Meaning – Decoding the Riches Behind the Rhymes
Lyrics
Ooh-woo, diamonds peek-a-boo
Ooh-woo, I done fucked the crew
Ooh-woo, I done did the robbin’
I done did the jackin’, now I’m full rappin’
I put on my brothers, I put on my bitch
Had to wear the dress, ’cause I had a stick
You know where the bag at? Tell me where it is
I came from rags to riches, I’m the shit
I can no longer disguise it, bitch, ’cause I’m rich
I got cars galore, lil’ bitch, ’cause I’m rich
I escaped every one of the licks, ’cause I was supposed to be rich
I don’t care nothin’ ’bout no cop, I’m tellin’ you just how it is
Put it in a Uber, send it to a shooter
Ask me how they do it, kickin’ shit, Ryu, Ken
Put it in a cab, send it to a Arab
Hit ’em with the MAC now, now his whole body scabbed
Cash on the delivery, aye
Goat talk of the century, oh
No time for gibberish, all the critics hearin’ this
All the bitches lipstick, and her pussy slippery
I can call a troop, go by the name of Duke, uh
Kidnap a kangaroo, I can send a moose, woo
Niggas stole a chain, but I ain’t worried, fool
I’ma keep on spinnin’ ’til they tell me who
Ooh-woo, diamonds peek-a-boo
Ooh-woo, I done for the crew
Ooh-woo, I done did the robbin’
I done did the jackin’, now I’m full rappin’
I put on my brothers, I put on my bitch
Had to wear the dress ’cause I had a stick
You know where the bag at, tell me where it is
I came from rags to riches, I’m the shit
I can no longer disguise it, bitch, ’cause I’m rich
I got cars galore, lil’ bitch, ’cause I’m rich
I escaped every one of the licks ’cause I was supposed to be rich
I don’t care nothin’ ’bout no cop, I’m tellin’ you just how it is
I don’t gotta throw you shit like Kaepernick, nah
I got seven bitches with me, Kaepernick
Yeah, R.I.P. Nipsey, I can tell you how they get rich
I can tell you how to die or how to live in this bitch
I can tell you how to talk the most impeccable shit
I can show you how to walk like you got decimals, bitch
Show you how I can get the top from all the top ten bitches
I got white Adderalls and amoxicillin
I got lights on, baby, I got moths in this bitch
No fly zone, caught you like you’re mouse in this bitch
Growin’ tycoon and I took some losses, you bitch
I’m a boss, but I don’t like to take a loss in this bitch (Wheezy outta here)
Such a player but I cake and cuddle all of my bitches
I got layers, I got millions, I got all type of buildings
Fuck around and aired a pussy nigga out like linen
Last nigga tried me, almost got popped in Lennox
Ask the cops, ask the detectives, they know all the business
Ask the cops and the detectives, all the jurisdictions
Ask the kids at school who ambition, all the missions
Gave the lawyer close to two mil’, he handle all the killings
I don’t know and I don’t wanna know who ‘flodged Bentley’s
I don’t know what’s goin’ bro, I think they all spillin’
We don’t speak ’bout shit on wax, it’s all mob business
We known to kill the biggest cats of all kitties
Ooh-woo, diamonds peek-a-boo
Ooh-woo, I done for the crew
Ooh-woo, I done did the robbin’
I done did the jackin’, now I’m full rappin’
I put on my brothers, I put on my bitch
Had to wear the dress ’cause I had a stick
You know where the bag at, tell me where it is
I came from rags to riches, I’m the shit
I can no longer disguise it, bitch, ’cause I’m rich
I got cars galore, lil’ bitch, ’cause I’m rich
I escaped every one of the licks ’cause I was supposed to be rich
I don’t care nothin’ ’bout no cop, I’m tellin’ you just how it is
In a world seemingly bursting at the seams with glitzy excess and flagrant materialism, few artists encapsulate the unapologetic embrace of this lifestyle quite like Young Thug. His track ‘Just How It Is’ off the album ‘So Much Fun’ retrieves the threads of his turbulent past and weaves them into a braggadocio tapestry of present triumphs.
Cut from the cloth of his own narrative, Young Thug’s text reveals the complexity behind the bling and recites the rapper’s evolution from hardship to opulence. Beneath the surface of catchy hooks and sleek production lies a deeper introspection on success, identity, and survival within the rap game.
The Alchemy of Struggle into Stardom
One cannot examine ‘Just How It Is’ without acknowledging the raw transformation spelled out by Young Thug. He details a history of ‘robbin” and ‘jackin”, stark actions of his past, which are now replaced by ‘full rappin”. The track, thus, charts the metamorphosis from desperate times to a life of luxury, underlining a rags-to-riches story that is the bedrock of so much rap music.
What sets Young Thug apart is his refusal to shroud his past, as he chooses to present it as an integral part of his identity. The lyrics are a relentless assertion of his newfound success — a success that feels like the inevitable unfolding of destiny rather than happenstance.
Peek-a-Boo with Prosperity: Unveiling the Bling Narrative
Throughout ‘Just How It Is’, Young Thug flaunts his wealth, riddling the track with references to ‘diamonds’, ‘cars galore’, and his financial might. However, this isn’t merely a vacuous display of opulence. Instead, it’s a tactical revelation of having emerged victorious despite the odds.
The juxtaposition of his luxurious present with his challenging past is the central axis around which the song spins. Each ostentatious line serves to remind listeners — and perhaps Thug himself — of the merit that comes with enduring and ultimately transcending struggles.
Gritty Truths Beneath the Gleam: The Song’s Hidden Meanings
Young Thug employs his wealth as a smokescreen, allowing an examination of weightier themes. Behind the bravado lies a discourse on the nature of success and the ability to dictate one’s narrative. ‘I don’t care nothin’ ’bout no cop, I’m tellin’ you just how it is,’ he raps, emphasizing a sovereignty over his image and his story.
Additionally, this assertion of self-sufficiency comes with a subtext. It’s not just about material gains but about the liberation from past constraints — legal, societal, and personal.
Rhyme and Reason: Memorable Lines and Lyrical Impact
Young Thug’s lyrical prowess shines in lines like ‘I escaped every one of the licks ’cause I was supposed to be rich,’ where he suggests a preordained success, as if escape from his previous life was his only option. His confidence in his destiny affords the track an aura of inevitability, each rhyme forming the prophetic vision of his rise.
It’s also in the anthemic repetition of ‘I’m the shit’ that Young Thug finds his battle cry, a phrase that is both self-aggrandizing and an unflinching statement of self-belief. It’s in these pulsing beats of self-awareness that the track resonates most deeply with the listener.
Beyond the Braggadocio: An Anthem for Perseverance
While the superficial reading of ‘Just How It Is’ might dismiss it as another hedonistic hymn, it’s, in essence, a testament to fortitude. Young Thug doesn’t just chronicle his wealth; he inscribes a narrative of perseverance that sets a precedent for others emerging from hardship.
The groove and the grit of the song coalesce, offering an infectious beat that is equally an ode to the rewards that await those who dare to dream, work, and most importantly, survive. ‘Just How It Is’ stands as a sonic monument to the undying spirit of its creator, a beacon of hope to anyone still caught in their own grind.
