502 Come Up by Bryson Tiller (2024)

Yeah-yeah-eah-eah
For real though, it's so wild now
This crazy yeah

Woke up in the hills this morning
Asking myself, how did I get here this morning?
Vante Parker in that teal and orange
And Russell in that gold and purple

Youngest from the Ville, imported
I used to sit up in my room and ponder
Finished school and get a doctors
I'm twenty-two, I gotta get it now
Man who knew he'd have it figured out?
Trap soul, man, I crack codes
Crack cocaine, that's what we putting out
These f*ck nigg*s saying
Don't forget when you was broke, I was looking out
And some say there's levels to this sh*t
Damn look at all the levels that I skipped
Feeling like there's a medal I should get
All these haters getting heavy on my dick
Look at my nigg*s, chasing paper
Getting books with my nigg*s
So how the f*ck can people back home say I shook on my nigg*s
Your two cents ain't working for me
All you nigg*s sound commercial to me, man
I don't like commercial nigg*s
Please shut the f*ck up before I hurt you
(f*ck your feelings)
Don't take it personal, (it's nothing personal)
This a Derby City come up, this a Derby City vertical
First forty-eight, straight murder you

For years and years we waited on this
Living in a place folks didn't know exist
Surprise motherf*cker, we up in this bitch
I said I'm back and I'm so much better
I'm so, so much better
And I won't stop (Louis)
I can't stop
Not now (Louis) not ever (Louis, Louis)

Louis slugger with the hits
Knock them out the park then I'm knocking down your bitch
I'm watching how you pitch
I'm not from Houston, no, I'm not from 'round the six
Got the four series, I should cop the six after the world series
I just taught the rich 'bout palm trees and bad bitches
And how these snakes can harm me with bad business
Damn, f*ck out of here nigg*
It's very rare for young black men to come up out of here nigg*
Some will call it luck and some will call me up
I ain't heard from you in years
Please get the f*ck out my ear nigg*
My peers get it
Only G-O-D can judge me, f*ck the jurisdiction
I'm working, ain't got time for thirsting
Over how these chicks appear in pictures
I'm just painting crystal clear pictures
Brushing up on my lyrics nigg*
I just wish momma was here to live up under chandeliers with us
I guess all I ever had to do was take this sh*t a little more serious

Let's get it
There's not much to say

Woah, I'm from the southside
God Tiller

In "502 Come Up," Bryson Tiller reflects on his rise to fame as a young black man from Louisville, Kentucky. The song begins with Tiller marveling at how wild his life has become, waking up in the hills and surrounded by success. He goes on to recall his humble beginnings, sitting in his room and dreaming of becoming a doctor. Tiller is proud of what he has accomplished, having cracked the code of trap soul and skipping levels that others may never attain. He specifically addresses those who may have supported him in the past but now doubt his loyalty, asserting that they cannot understand his journey. In the latter half of the song, Tiller discusses his love of music, his disdain for commercialism, and his determination to succeed despite any obstacles.

The lyrics of "502 Come Up" are packed with emotion and honesty, allowing listeners to get a glimpse into Tiller's personal and professional journey. The song is also notable for its unique blend of trap and R&B, which has become Tiller's signature sound. Overall, "502 Come Up" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the resilience and determination of young artists who are striving to make it in the music industry.

For real though, it's so wild nowThis crazy yeah
The situation has become unpredictable and difficult to comprehend

Woke up in the hills this morningAsking myself, how did I get here this morning?
Surprised to find oneself in a more successful and affluent situation

Vante Parker in that teal and orangeAnd Russell in that gold and purple
Reference to basketball players, representing ambition and success

Youngest from the Ville, importedI used to sit up in my room and ponderFinished school and get a doctors
Describing his background as the youngest person from his city, having aspirations for higher education

I'm twenty-two, I gotta get it nowMan who knew he'd have it figured out?
Feeling the pressure to succeed at a young age and reflecting on how far he has come

Trap soul, man, I crack codesCrack cocaine, that's what we putting out
Combining musical talent with the darker side of life, referencing the impact of the drug culture on his community

These f*ck nigg*s sayingDon't forget when you was broke, I was looking out
Dealing with people who criticize his success and forget the support he received from them

And some say there's levels to this sh*tDamn look at all the levels that I skippedFeeling like there's a medal I should get
Being proud of the progress he has made and feeling deserving of recognition

All these haters getting heavy on my dickLook at my nigg*s, chasing paperGetting books with my nigg*sSo how the f*ck can people back home say I shook on my nigg*s
Dismissing negativity and celebrating the loyalty of his friends who share in his success

Your two cents ain't working for meAll you nigg*s sound commercial to me, manI don't like commercial nigg*sPlease shut the f*ck up before I hurt you(f*ck your feelings)
Rejecting unsolicited advice and criticism from people who don't understand his unique approach

Don't take it personal, (it's nothing personal)This a Derby City come up, this a Derby City verticalFirst forty-eight, straight murder you
Clarifying that his success is a result of his own hard work, and warning potential competitors about his determination

For years and years we waited on thisLiving in a place folks didn't know existSurprise motherf*cker, we up in this bitchI said I'm back and I'm so much betterI'm so, so much better
Reflecting on the struggles he and his community have faced, while celebrating their newfound success

And I won't stop (Louis)I can't stopNot now (Louis) not ever (Louis, Louis)
Expressing his confidence and determination to continue succeeding, while referencing a popular fashion brand

Louis slugger with the hitsKnock them out the park then I'm knocking down your bitchI'm watching how you pitchI'm not from Houston, no, I'm not from 'round the sixGot the four series, I should cop the six after the world series
Using baseball references to describe his ability to succeed on his own terms, while distancing himself from others who follow trends

I just taught the rich 'bout palm trees and bad bitchesAnd how these snakes can harm me with bad businessDamn, f*ck out of here nigg*
Reflecting on the irony of teaching wealthy people about his unique experiences, while also acknowledging the risks of entering business deals with the wrong people

It's very rare for young black men to come up out of here nigg*Some will call it luck and some will call me upI ain't heard from you in yearsPlease get the f*ck out my ear nigg*
Acknowledging the challenges of achieving success as a black man, and dismissing the opinions of those who didn't support him during his journey

My peers get itOnly G-O-D can judge me, f*ck the jurisdictionI'm working, ain't got time for thirstingOver how these chicks appear in picturesI'm just painting crystal clear picturesBrushing up on my lyrics nigg*
Cultivating his craft and refusing to get caught up in superficial distractions, while acknowledging his faith and that he is accountable only to a higher power

I just wish momma was here to live up under chandeliers with usI guess all I ever had to do was take this sh*t a little more serious
Longing for the presence of his late mother and acknowledging the importance of taking responsibility for his own success