Everything in life don't always happen like it's supposed to
Trials and tribulations make you stronger, live longer OutKast (Ft. Erykah Badu) – Humble Mumble
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Life is full of ups and downs, unexpected twists, and trials just like a roller coaster. But as the great Nietsche (and West) once said:
“That which does not kill you only makes you stronger”
Usually around fo' or five is when they figure the time is right
When you good and sleep; I couldn't sleep until I seen it
'Wit my own eyes, 'til they come over the hill—surprise OutKast – Spaghetti Junction
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The gangsters and robbers usually start to creep around at 4 or 5 AM because most people are still asleep at that time. Since André grew up in an apartment across the street from the projects, he probably stayed up late at night to watch this go down when he was younger.
He compares these criminals to stallions because of how swiftly they move around.
Be layin' them College Park hoes flat on they backs (backs)
Livin' the life of pimps steadily makin' this paper stack OutKast – Spaghetti Junction
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This describes the stereotypical lifestyle of a pimp – smoking crack, fucking girls, and making money. College Park is a neighborhood in Atlanta that OutKast frequently reps in their lyrics.
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Beruit is the capital city of Lebanon, and from what Mac says, they have nice girls.
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The phrase “my wrist was cold” comes from the diamonds and jewelry worn on his wrist, which slang term is “ice”.
Ice is cold, hence the phrase.
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Easy Mac is the name of a macaroni and cheese, hence, the cheese being described as his dick.
Also, Mac’s former nickname was “Easy Mac”
Go up and down, up and down (Ha)
Now let me see you drop low and touch the ground (Touch the ground) Mac Miller – Girls In The Palm Of My Hand
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The hoes grinding on Mac’s dick resemble a Pogo stick, because of the “up and down” movements.
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Prada is a fashion brand that costs tons of money, some handbags cost $500. But Mac doesn’t need that high priced clothing to show you that he’s a cash king – you should just know it by now.
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Thurnis Haley is Tyler’s “father” (alter ego) who likes to golf.
This also ties in with the Golf Wang hats that Tyler and Odd Future sell that say “Golf” on the front.
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OFM stands for Odd Future Magazine. Before Tyler became a rapper, he wanted Odd Future to be a magazine company. The website still exists.
This line was repeated in the song Oldie off of the OF Tape Vol 2, and in many other songs of this mixtape.
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