Under the Sun
Intro: The Argo Singers & J. Cole
If you miss meAnd you can't findMe nowhereI done seen it all, oh my GodUhI done seen it all, oh my God, I swearUh, uhVerse 1: J. Cole
Nothing new under the sun, nobody fucking with sonI got a couple of sons, a couple of gunsA couple of niggas that bust up the party and fuck up the funShe digging me and I’m cuffing her friendShe ig'-ing you while we fucking for funI got her suckin' her thumb, that’s my lil' babyShe call me daddy like grandmama babyIf this Sunday dinner, my hand on her gravyI been on the craziest wave, if I'm on the stageAn M is my minimum wageThis ain't no kennel, behaveNiggas is with all that barking, we send 'em a straySo in a way we the dogcatchersHow many bullets your dawg catchin'?Sawed-off, raw dog fashionHauled off, hope God catch him, damnChorus: Kendrick Lamar
I woke up for some money, ayy, lil' bitchToo many opps in here, tell me who you with, ayyVerse 2: Lute
Potato over my gunI move in silence 'cause niggas be clocking my fundsWhen they should keep eye on they bitch ’cause baby girl coming with sonNiggas be judging my moves, but please tell me, what have you done?My cousin might air out the party for funPistol grips get to squeezingWish a nigga would like Liam NeesonI don’t even need a reason, loyalty over treasonBitch nigga, come and see mePut some respect on my nameWhat side of my city I claimI try to stay in my laneTook my advance and put a Caprice on them thangsI'm Beatties Ford ’til the wheels fallKnow some niggas probably pissed offWho would thought I made it this far?Gold Mouf, bitch, fuck 'em allChorus: Kendrick Lamar
I woke up for some money, ayy, lil' bitchToo many opps in here, tell me who you withVerse 3: DaBaby
I just put diamonds on all of my teeth, now they probably think I ain't intelligentIn the homicide unit interrogation, asking questions, you know I ain’t tell 'em shitBitches call me a jock, all-AmericanI'm at the top of my class with my lettermenI remember back in college, bitches knocking on my dorm doorI ain't never let 'em inNow you know that that's cap, know I hit a fewAin't no job, I'm selling gas like I'm Jiffy LubeI had a freak, used to fuck while her boyfriend in classI hit her from the back from like 10 to 2No back and forth with these rappersThey mention me, dissin' meNo talkin' back, I won't mention youWatch, when I come put that iron on your ass and I dipThey gon' want me to snitch in my interviewsI'm on fire, bitch, I'm lit, but I'm really coolDon't acknowledge the shrimps when they ridiculeThey don't come out after dark, bitch, I swim with the sharksYou ain't got enough heart, get a bigger poolWanna fight but he bigger, I ain't really trippin'Reach under my shirt, grab a bigger toolI got a Glock with a dick, let's get physicalThey gon' be hollerin' out, "RIP" and they missin' youThey got me started, I might as well finish it (Talk your shit)I'm from Charlotte, you know how these niggas doBabyChorus: Kendrick Lamar
I woke up for some money, ayy, lil' bitchToo many opps in here, tell me who you withWhat the song means
"Under the Sun" is a boastful, aggressive track built on the idea that the speakers have seen everything and will not be intimidated. The intro sets up a mood of weariness and experience, as if the narrator is past surprise. The verses then turn to status, loyalty, and street life, with each rapper describing his money, his crew, and his willingness to respond to threats. Violence and humor sit side by side, and the bravado often comes through as exaggeration.
The story does not move in a clear line. Instead, the song circles around the same claims of power and control. The chorus repeats the idea of being surrounded by rivals and ready to confront them. Each verse adds a new layer, from references to family and loyalty to jabs at people who doubt the speakers. By the end, the mood is defiant and self-assured, with the rappers presenting themselves as untouchable.
Many of the key images are meant to signal toughness or insult rivals. References to hometown streets and famous action films tie the speakers to their identity and suggest they will protect their turf. Terms for weapons and money show how the rappers want to be seen: prepared, unbothered, and above their critics. The overall message is that respect must be earned, and that anyone who challenges the speakers should expect a hard response.
Key phrases explained
- Potato over my gun
- silencer on my gun — Slang for a gun silencer, showing he moves quietly while staying armed.
- Opps
- opponents, rivals — Short for "opposition," meaning enemies who are always close by in the chorus.
- Beatties Ford
- a street in Charlotte, his home turf — A local reference that signals loyalty to his neighborhood.
- Liam Neeson
- the actor known for the vengeful hero of "Taken" — Used to say he wants enemies to fear him like that character.
- Don't acknowledge the shrimps
- ignore the small-time, insignificant people — "Shrimps" means minor people who talk; he treats them as beneath his attention.
Song info
- Release date
- 2019-07-05
- Album
- Revenge of the Dreamers III
- Written by
- Christo, DaBaby, J. Cole, Lute, Nice Rec, Pluss
- Produced by
- Christo, Nice Rec, Pluss
- Featuring
- DaBaby
- Samples
- The Argo Singers – I’ll Be Waiting For You
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