Uh alright, (Alright)
(Maybach music)
Uh, uh, uh
A$AP
[A$AP Rocky:]
Uh, bachelor with no tux, still got my shirt cuffed
Still got my sleeves rolled up and my shirt tucked
Grown up? Sure enough, sipping on that syrup
Purple Label shit, yeah, I wear what I sip
Scarface vision, see my visions on a blimp
And a quarter key will turn a G into a gent
All-purpose flow, we are the great
I’m so Kurtis Blow, and these are the breaks
My Christian Louboutins got nails, give me hammer toes
Niggas get shy when that camera rolls
Drop crotch pants will remind you of them Hammer clothes
All-yellow Phantom, I’m like Yeezy in that amber Rolls
“Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha,” but who am I kidding?
No way I could afford it so for now I’m just pretending
How these gold diggers digging without a single pot to piss in?
Cause my pockets full of lint and my heart is full of vision, I’m grown
I don’t do kid stuff much
Niggas say, “Now, nigga all grown up”
I don’t hear y’all much
I’m all grown up, tough luck
[Seth Narley:]
Curtains drawn and six dudes back
The chauffeur ride in the front as we speed to the dot
Deanna waits along with the classy mist
My waist my shoulder blades the type you can’t resist
Picture this: being 21 with a gift
Bamas don’t understand how I’m swift
Or I’m MJ-nice, like Jordan up on the mic
Amen for the new saviors of rap
My birth’s 3/89 but I’m 30 up on the track
That’s grown man, little homie, that’s real rap
Y’all trying to switch up the style, I’m bringing Versace back
Giovanni, Medusa, and all black
Hot boy, I done ran through hell and walked back
Passport is stamped from sightseeing the map
And to think, I’m asleep but won’t blink
I’m dreamin all this within, Young Leo, Inception
Come again? No offense
But fuck whoever said wearing slims was a trend
More like a lifestyle in the rawest form
All grown up, nothing like before
Coming of Age in the Spotlight
“Grown Up” by ASAP Rocky is a reflective anthem about the journey from youthful bravado to mature self-awareness. Rocky’s verses are laced with clever wordplay and cultural references, painting a vivid picture of his evolution. He discusses the contrast between aspiration and reality, using luxury brands and iconic figures to symbolize his ambitions, all while acknowledging the challenges and illusions of success. The track captures the tension between desiring material wealth and maintaining authentic vision, suggesting that true growth comes from within, not just outward appearances.
Embracing Identity and Authenticity
Seth Narley’s feature brings a complementary perspective, emphasizing wisdom beyond his years. Through sharp lyrical imagery, he highlights the pressures and rewards of early success, blending youthful ambition with a mature outlook on life and style. His lines about personal evolution and rejecting fleeting trends reinforce the song’s message: growing up is about finding your own path and owning it unapologetically.
Song Credits
- Artist: ASAP Rocky feat. Seth Narley
- Songwriters: ASAP Rocky, Seth Narley