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BFK
Freddie Gibbs Lyrics


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East side niggas stay bout it
West side niggas stay bout it
North side niggas stay bout it
South side niggas stay bout it bout it

East side niggas stay bout it
West side niggas stay bout it
North side niggas stay bout it
South side niggas stay bout it bout it

G.I. niggas stay bout it
Take a nigga life don't doubt it
Church and the liquor store crowded
911 is a joke don't dial it
We ain't really tripping when the money stay piling
Money comin' slow then mothafuckas get violent
I just want a crib and a coupe low mileage
Blowing on some dope with a yellow bone stallion
So high, and niggas wanna know why I ride
With semi automatic by my side
Cause I got niggas comin at my head
But I won't let them bitches stop my bread
A mothafucka wanna short my dough
I hit him twice with the black fo-fo
The witness, courtroom no-show
And what a nigga don't know, won't go
'Dro, hoes and the dope game made me
On the front page magazine, no label
Industry don't want him cause the nigga's too gangsta
Probably never heard him on ya radio station
Way too thug for these mothafuckin' rappers
Rap way better than ya neighborhood trapper
Man came down on the uppity bitch
I be fuckin' the bitch, let my niggas smash right after
Dope in the kitchen gotta get it stretchin' n whippin'
Know some niggas that slippin, we can hit a lick if you with it
Then I ship and deliver, I ain't took a trip in a minute
Now I'm in the position, I can give it to my lieutenant
Need a mothafucka robbed, I'm the nigga for the job
Peace to the Slammin' and the 5-Trey Mob
What you know about that life in the mask
Them Gary, Indiana niggas gift wrap ya casket, how ya love that?

East side niggas stay bout it
West side niggas stay bout it
North side niggas stay bout it
South side niggas stay bout it bout it

East side niggas stay bout it
West side niggas stay bout it
North side niggas stay bout it
South side niggas stay bout it bout it

Yea, I ain't got time for these bitches
Ain't gotta dime for these bitches
Breakin' it down for 3 bitches
Duffle stuffed with 3 6's
Heat under the pillow, I sleep wit' my Mrs
And I'm havin' dreams that's bigger than 6 digits
Niggas where I rest possessed to whip chickens
Livin' on ya dick til ya hit the next shipment
So high, and niggas wanna know why I, ride
With semi automatic by my, side
I need a nigga that's fosho gon' bust
And really I'm the only nigga I, trust
And really I'm the only nigga that, cold
New shoes, Cadillac on vogues
Shine for the dimes and the rat, hoes
Check a pack, write a rap, crack, sold
And my trunk leave cracks in the pavement
Chevy only carry heavy weight, Lord save 'em
Just another victim of the game, can you blame 'em
And he stay paid, can't a lame nigga fade 'em
And most of you niggas in the rap game dick blowers
But at the end of the day they don't get shit for it
But me and mine's gotta eat, so I'm beatin' up the street
Dinner time, man, I gotta hit a lick for it
Send 'em to God, tryna rob the godfather
And if you scared of catchin' a murder then why bother
I'm peelin' off a knock for pots of hot water
Niggas wrote me off and it made me grind harder
Peace to the East, nigga peace to the chief
Got a slug for the judge, bringin' heat for police
And a book full of sins that I reap when I sleep
Then I wake up and I put em on a beat, how you love that?

East side niggas stay bout it
West side niggas stay bout it
North side niggas stay bout it
South side niggas stay bout it bout it

East side niggas stay bout it
West side niggas stay bout it
North side niggas stay bout it
South side niggas stay bout it bout it

East side niggas stay bout it
West side niggas stay bout it
North side niggas stay bout it
South side niggas stay bout it bout it

East side niggas stay bout it
West side niggas stay bout it
North side niggas stay bout it
South side niggas stay bout it bout it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Freddie Gibbs’s song BFK are essentially an expression of pride in one’s home neighborhood or side of town, and a warning to anyone who might try to impede the artist’s progress or money-making endeavors. Gibbs declares that no matter which part of town a person is from, they’re “bout it,” meaning they’re tough and won’t hesitate to retaliate if someone crosses them. Gibbs further emphasizes his gangster lifestyle and his dedication to his crew and business, boasting about his preference for sleeping with a gun by his side and asserting that he’s the only person he trusts.


Throughout the song, Gibbs also touches on the struggles of life in the ghetto, including violence, poverty, and corrupt authorities. He references the crowding of the church and the liquor store, suggests that people resort to violence when money is scarce, and points out that those who need emergency services may not receive effective assistance. However, he never dwells on these issues for too long, instead focusing on his own priorities: making money, protecting his crew, and proving himself to the world.


Overall, BFK is a gritty and confident rap song that speaks to the power dynamics and challenges of growing up in impoverished urban areas. It asserts that even when up against difficult odds, one can survive and succeed as long as they stay true to themselves and the people they care about.


Line by Line Meaning

East side niggas stay bout it
People from the east side are always ready for anything


West side niggas stay bout it
People from the west side are always ready for anything


North side niggas stay bout it
People from the north side are always ready for anything


South side niggas stay bout it bout it
People from the south side are always ready for anything


G.I. niggas stay bout it
People from Gary, Indiana are always ready for anything


Take a nigga life don't doubt it
Can kill someone without hesitation


Church and the liquor store crowded
The church and liquor store are always busy, which can represent the rough neighborhood


911 is a joke don't dial it
The police won't help and calling them is useless


We ain't really tripping when the money stay piling
Money solves a lot of problems and they don't worry when it keeps coming


Money comin' slow then mothafuckas get violent
If money doesn't come in fast enough, violence can happen


I just want a crib and a coupe low mileage
Has simple materialistic goals such as a house and car


Blowing on some dope with a yellow bone stallion
Smoking weed with an attractive woman


So high, and niggas wanna know why I ride
People wonder why he carries a gun


With semi automatic by my side
Carries a semi-automatic gun for protection


Cause I got niggas comin at my head
People are trying to harm him


But I won't let them bitches stop my bread
But he won't let them harm his money


A mothafucka wanna short my dough
Someone is trying to cheat him out of money


I hit him twice with the black fo-fo
He would shoot them twice with his gun


The witness, courtroom no-show
The witnesses won't testify in court


And what a nigga don't know, won't go
People won't do anything related to him if they don't know anything about it


'Dro, hoes and the dope game made me
He was influenced by drugs and women and that's how he came to be


On the front page magazine, no label
He is famous and on magazine covers but doesn't have a label


Industry don't want him cause the nigga's too gangsta
The music industry doesn't want him because he is too violent


Probably never heard him on ya radio station
People haven't heard his music on the radio


Way too thug for these mothafuckin' rappers
He is too tough for most rappers


Rap way better than ya neighborhood trapper
He raps better than most local drug dealers


Man came down on the uppity bitch
He put a woman in her place


I be fuckin' the bitch, let my niggas smash right after
He sleeps with the woman and lets his friends sleep with her afterward


Dope in the kitchen gotta get it stretchin' n whippin'
He has to cook and stretch the drugs to sell more


Know some niggas that slippin, we can hit a lick if you with it
He knows some people who are vulnerable and they can rob them if they want


Then I ship and deliver, I ain't took a trip in a minute
He sends the drugs through delivery and hasn't had to make a trip in a while


Now I'm in the position, I can give it to my lieutenant
He doesn't have to do everything himself and can assign tasks to someone he trusts


Need a mothafucka robbed, I'm the nigga for the job
He is willing to rob someone if needed


Peace to the Slammin' and the 5-Trey Mob
Shoutout to his friends who are in the gang


What you know about that life in the mask
People don't know what it's like to hide their identity when committing crimes


Them Gary, Indiana niggas gift wrap ya casket, how ya love that?
People from Gary, Indiana are so violent that they can wrap your dead body like a present


Yea, I ain't got time for these bitches
He doesn't have time for anyone who isn't helping him make money


Ain't gotta dime for these bitches
He won't give money to anyone who isn't essential


Breakin' it down for 3 bitches
He has to divide his drugs and money for three women


Duffle stuffed with 3 6's
He has a duffle bag full of drugs worth $666


Heat under the pillow, I sleep wit' my Mrs
He sleeps with his gun under the pillow next to his wife


And I'm havin' dreams that's bigger than 6 digits
He has dreams of making more than $1,000,000


Niggas where I rest possessed to whip chickens
People in his area are obsessed with cooking crack cocaine


Livin' on ya dick til ya hit the next shipment
People only want to be around him until he gets his next supply of drugs


So high, and niggas wanna know why I, ride
People wonder why he carries a gun


With semi automatic by my, side
Carries a semi-automatic gun for protection


I need a nigga that's fosho gon' bust
He needs someone who is willing to shoot if needed


And really I'm the only nigga I, trust
He trusts only himself


And really I'm the only nigga that, cold
He is the only one who is good at what he does


New shoes, Cadillac on vogues
Has nice shoes and a Cadillac with white-walled tires


Shine for the dimes and the rat, hoes
He attracts both attractive women and less desirable ones with his money


Check a pack, write a rap, crack, sold
He checks drugs, writes music and sells drugs


And my trunk leave cracks in the pavement
His vehicle has a lot of weight in the back from carrying drugs and causes damage to the street


Chevy only carry heavy weight, Lord save 'em
His Chevy can only carry heavy drugs, he asks for God's protection


Just another victim of the game, can you blame 'em
He feels like he is a victim of the environment he grew up in and asks if people blame him for being violent


And he stay paid, can't a lame nigga fade 'em
He makes money and no one can stop him


And most of you niggas in the rap game dick blowers
Most rappers only care about money and fame, and do anything to get it


But at the end of the day they don't get shit for it
They won't be fulfilled with money and fame


But me and mine's gotta eat, so I'm beatin' up the street
He has to make money by selling drugs


Dinner time, man, I gotta hit a lick for it
He has to rob someone to have enough money for dinner


Send 'em to God, tryna rob the godfather
He kills anyone who tries to rob him


And if you scared of catchin' a murder then why bother
If someone is afraid of getting killed while robbing him, they shouldn't even try


I'm peelin' off a knock for pots of hot water
He breaks into a house for a big reward and more drugs


Niggas wrote me off and it made me grind harder
People gave up on him so he worked harder to succeed


Peace to the East, nigga peace to the chief
Shoutout to the people from the east and their leader


Got a slug for the judge, bringin' heat for police
He hates authority figures and is willing to harm them if needed


And a book full of sins that I reap when I sleep
He has done a lot of bad things and feels guilty about it


Then I wake up and I put em on a beat, how you love that?
He turns his negative experiences into music and gets famous for it




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MUSIC OVER MONEY PUBLISHING
Written by: Frederick Tipton, Marquis Davis

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