Shot Again
Roy Woods Lyrics
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B-Town shit, 6 side, OVO shit
Yeah, uh
Pass it to DeAndre like I'm Deshaun
My bitch is in the Bay, she feel like Kreayshawn
Know if it's a problem then the gang all knows
He say he want war, I told him that them things all smoke
Shorty rolled a blunt and then she dazed off
Nigga telling too much stories like it's made up
I don't really like when people talking like they know
Been the same code since I ever stepped up on the road
Mixing up Givenchy and some Gucci for my feet
Shorty said she coming to the Six to see the kid
Since I met my niggas we been riding ever since
First time that I got the Rollie, it was President, uh
Yeah, I went from underdog to big dog
Came from Brampton, now I'm running with the Six God
Heard them niggas talking like they really gon' approach
When we pull up on 'em nigga got amnesia, they don't know
Think I need a shot again
And I got a lotta problems that I can't let you know
So I think I need a shot again
Someone get the bartender, let me bring him to my booth
'Cause I think I need a shot again
Since it's hard to let you know and I keep it bottled in
So I think I need a shot again
You don't ask my how I am, you just ask what you can get
And it ain't hard for you to finesse a trick
And it ain't hard for my dog to hit a lick
He think he safe 'cause he nominated
My niggas got some Grammys now they said it's time for me
Brought her 'round my block, she said she never wanna leave
Threw a mansion party, bitches coming in in threes
I take pictures of the Persians, some bitches are from Belize
But alone's where I really wanna be
No, no you do not know me
All these hoes, what they want from me?
Y'all never know all the things I don't say in my songs, oh
Shot, shot, they're going through it again
I need a shot, shot, the way that shorty be tweaking, got lockjaw
You see that my head is spinning, shit is nonstop
I need to hit the club, I need a shot
I think I need a shot again
And I got a lotta problems that I can't let you know
So I think I need a shot again
Someone get the bartender, let me bring him to my booth
'Cause I think I need a shot again
Since it's hard to let you know and I keep it bottled in
So I think I need a shot again
You don't ask my how I am, you just ask what you can get
The song "Shot Again" by Roy Woods is a reflection of the rapper's experiences after rising to fame. The track starts with a reference to his hometown of Brampton ("B-Town") and his association with the label OVO. The rapper mentions the names of his friends, including DeAndre, likely a reference to Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. He also mentions a girl in the Bay who feels like Kreayshawn, a nod to the Bay Area rapper. The lyrics convey the idea that Woods is still grounded despite his success and that he is surrounded by a group of loyal friends ("my niggas"). The rapper also talks about his experiences with fashion, name-dropping Givenchy and Gucci, and his eagerness to show off his success by throwing a mansion party.
The chorus of the song centers around the need for a drink, which Woods suggests is necessary to deal with the pressures of fame. He mentions his "lotta problems that I can't let you know," hinting at the challenges that come with being a public figure. The rapper suggests that he keeps his feelings bottled up, which makes him feel isolated. He calls for the bartender to bring him another shot, implying that the only way to cope with his problems is to turn to alcohol and partying.
Overall, "Shot Again" is a reflection of the pressures of success and the difficulties of fame. The song suggests that while being able to showcase your success can be enjoyable, it can also be a burden that requires coping mechanisms like alcohol.
Line by Line Meaning
Pass it to DeAndre like I'm Deshaun
I'm passing the baton to my friend (DeAndre) just like Deshaun Watson would in American football
My bitch is in the Bay, she feel like Kreayshawn
My girlfriend is in the Bay Area and feels like the rapper Kreayshawn
Know if it's a problem then the gang all knows
If there's a problem, my gang is aware and ready to respond
He say he want war, I told him that them things all smoke
Someone said they want a war, but I let them know it's all talk and no action
Shorty rolled a blunt and then she dazed off
A woman rolled a marijuana joint and became lost in her thoughts
Nigga telling too much stories like it's made up
Someone is telling too many false or exaggerated stories
I don't really like when people talking like they know
I dislike when people speak with authority on something they don't fully understand
Been the same code since I ever stepped up on the road
I've had the same values and principles since I began my journey
Mixing up Givenchy and some Gucci for my feet
I wear a mix of Givenchy and Gucci shoes
Shorty said she coming to the Six to see the kid
A woman said she's coming to Toronto to visit me
Since I met my niggas we been riding ever since
Ever since I met my friends, we've been loyal and on this journey together
First time that I got the Rollie, it was President, uh
The first time I got a Rolex watch, it was the President model
Yeah, I went from underdog to big dog
I went from being underestimated to achieving success and power
Came from Brampton, now I'm running with the Six God
I'm from Brampton (a suburb of Toronto) but now I'm associated with Drake (the 'Six God' of Toronto)
Heard them niggas talking like they really gon' approach
I heard people saying they're going to confront me
When we pull up on 'em nigga got amnesia, they don't know
When my gang arrives, the person acts like they don't remember their previous statements
Think I need a shot again
I feel like I need another drink
And I got a lotta problems that I can't let you know
I have many issues that I can't share with others
Someone get the bartender, let me bring him to my booth
I need the bartender to come to my private area so I can order a drink
Since it's hard to let you know and I keep it bottled in
It's difficult for me to express my feelings, so I keep them hidden
You don't ask my how I am, you just ask what you can get
People only want to know what they can receive from me, not how I'm doing
And it ain't hard for you to finesse a trick
It's easy for you to deceive someone
And it ain't hard for my dog to hit a lick
My friend is capable of stealing
He think he safe 'cause he nominated
Someone feels protected because they received a nomination (for what is not specified)
My niggas got some Grammys now they said it's time for me
My friends won Grammy Awards and now they think it's time for me to receive recognition
Brought her 'round my block, she said she never wanna leave
I introduced a woman to my neighborhood, and she enjoyed it so much that she never wants to leave
Threw a mansion party, bitches coming in in threes
I hosted a party at a mansion and women arrived in groups of three
I take pictures of the Persians, some bitches are from Belize
I take photos with Persian cats, and some of the women attending are from Belize
But alone's where I really wanna be
Despite the partying and company, I ultimately crave solitude
No, no you do not know me
You may think you understand me, but you really don't
All these hoes, what they want from me?
I'm unsure of what all these women want from me
Y'all never know all the things I don't say in my songs, oh
There are many things I don't reveal in my music
Shot, shot, they're going through it again
People are taking shots (drinks) and becoming intoxicated again
I need a shot, shot, the way that shorty be tweaking, got lockjaw
I need a drink because a woman I know is acting crazy
You see that my head is spinning, shit is nonstop
You can tell that I'm feeling overwhelmed and things are moving too quickly
I need to hit the club, I need a shot
I feel like I need to go to the club and have a drink
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Written by: Denzel Spencer
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