Foul Breeze Lyrics
Nas
Lyrics
Got a letter from an Asian fan
He asked, was I black, was I gon' play Japan soon?
Wrote back, "Yes" danced in the shower, got dressed
Old school, proud of my neck
I give, but I'm selfish
Tattoo of my chick, lips on my pelvis
The pubic part, 'xcuse me y'all
Song & Lyrics Facts
Nas' song "Foul Breeze" is a track from his twelfth studio album, Nasir, released on June 15th 2018. The song was written by Nas, Kanye West, Mike Dean and Ty Dolla Sign, with production handled by West himself.
The lyrics of the song reflect on the struggles of life in an urban area, while also conveying a message of hope for better days to come. The song plays out as a narrative about a young man who is trying to make it through the hard times despite the obstacles that he faces. The chorus speaks to this idea, with Nas rapping: “I'm livin' my life like there's no tomorrow/ I'm tryna get mine before the foul breeze blow”.