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

The track serves as a metaphorical exploration of the drug trade, using "birds" as street slang for kilos of cocaine. Migos - Birds (No Label 2)

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. Despite the trap themes, Offset includes lines about

No Label II is often cited by outlets like BET as an "announcement to fans and foes alike" that the group was a permanent fixture in rap. No Label II is often cited by outlets

"Birds" appears on a mixtape that many critics view as the moment Migos proved they were not "one-hit wonders".

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

While some reviewers at The Needle Drop noted the mixtape's length (25 tracks) could lead to redundancy, "Birds" is frequently highlighted for its visceral energy and catchy, eccentric ad-libs.