"Birds" appears on a mixtape that many critics view as the moment Migos proved they were not "one-hit wonders".
The lyrics draw a sharp contrast between their past life "trapping birds" and their current success, where they are "fly like a bird" in a luxury 'Rari. Migos - Birds (No Label 2)
Despite the trap themes, Offset includes lines about not trusting people and instead "putting my trust up in God". Production & Sound "Birds" appears on a mixtape that many critics
is the 11th track on Migos' seminal 2014 mixtape, No Label II . Produced by Stack Boy Twaun , the song is a quintessential trap anthem that highlights the trio's pre-fame "capers" and their rapid rise within the Atlanta hip-hop scene. Song Themes & Meaning Production & Sound is the 11th track on
Throughout the song, Quavo and Takeoff reference various "birds"—including chickens and seagulls—to emphasize the volume of their product.
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The track serves as a metaphorical exploration of the drug trade, using "birds" as street slang for kilos of cocaine.