[A$AP Rocky:]
Get it
Text a message, I don’t know the number
Flexin’ on these niggas, every bone and muscle
Steady taking shots, but never hurting numbers
Even then, y’all don’t worry nothin’
And I’d like to give a shout-out to my niggas with a game plan
And shout-outs to my niggas with escape plans
Uh, twenty bands, rain dance
We could either rain check or we can make plans
Pockets loaded, rocket loaded, okay, let’s rock and roll this
It’s time to go, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
Locked and loaded
Diamonds glowing, chart-climbing on ’em
You’d think I’m jumping out the window how I got ’em open
Line around the corner, line ’em up the block and over
Sometimes I even stop the smoking when it’s time to focus
My shades, Dior, my pants, velour
Create, explore, expand, conquer
[Skepta]
I came, I saw, I came, I saw
I praise the Lord, then break the law
I take what’s mine, then take some more
It rains, it pours, it rains, it pours
I came, I saw, I came, I saw
I praise the Lord, then break the law
I take what’s mine, then take some more
It rains, it pours, it rains, it pours
Yeah, I sold the pack, the loose, the hard (Yeah)
I listened to X, I peeped the bars (Yeah)
The snakes, the rats, the cats, the dogs
The game’s a trap, protect your heart (Yeah)
I waited in line, return, refine
The new design, it’s time to shine
To shine, to shine, to shine, to shine
I hustle, I flex, the world is mine
So please believe, allow the greaze
These niggas disease, don’t speak, we squeeze
I make the devil go weak the knees
You hate, you’re lame, your loss
I came, I saw, I came, I saw
I praise the Lord, then break the law
I take what’s mine, then take some more
It rains, it pours, it rains, it pours
I came, I saw, I came, I saw
I praise the Lord, then break the law
I take what’s mine, then take some more
It rains, it pours, it rains, it pours
[A$AP Rocky & Skepta:]
Uh, she came, I came, now what’s my name?
My chain, my pants, my pants with the chain
They know it’s me, the hat and the shades
They heard my voice and they ran to the stage
My Vans, my braids, my mans, my babes
My girls, my ex, my hoes that I left
The way I stepped out the car, that’s a flex
Give thanks, get fresh, praise the Lord then finesse, bless
[Skepta:]
I came, I saw, I came, I saw
I praise the Lord, then break the law
I take what’s mine, then take some more
It rains, it pours, it rains, it pours
I came, I saw, I came, I saw
I praise the Lord, then break the law
I take what’s mine, then take some more
It rains, it pours, it rains, it pours
Breaking Down the Bravado
“Praise The Lord (Da Shine)” by ASAP Rocky featuring Skepta is an anthem of self-confidence, ambition, and resilience. The lyrics blend braggadocio with introspective moments, as Rocky and Skepta reflect on their hustle, success, and the struggles they’ve overcome. The repeated mantra-like chorus, “I came, I saw, I praise the Lord, then break the law,” highlights the duality of seeking spiritual grounding while navigating the challenges of street life and the music industry.
Success, Struggle, and Style
The verses are packed with vivid imagery—flexing wealth, overcoming adversity, and owning one’s identity. References to designer brands and street culture signify both material success and a deep connection to their roots. Skepta’s lines reveal the obstacles and betrayals common in the game, but also a relentless drive to shine and take what’s earned. Rocky’s playful wordplay and Skepta’s gritty realism create a dynamic interplay that captures the essence of modern hip-hop.
Song Credits
- Artists: ASAP Rocky featuring Skepta
- Songwriters: Rakim Mayers (ASAP Rocky), Joseph Adenuga (Skepta), Hector Delgado, Kelvin Krash, and others
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: RCA Records