Gangster Friday
Slumpussy Lyrics
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(Good shot kid, you got him)
(Hiyo!)
(Hiyo!)
(Slow down!)
Hotel, downtown, speeding all around
An AK-47 got the power in it's barrel
To move any mutha that gets in the way
Just another power machine on the freeway
Riding with me is my MC homeboy
Knowing the rules ain't part of his program
Finding the right way around this map
Might be pretty hard 'cause he's fucked on crack
G - Grand Theft Auto
You gotta make a mark to move where you want to
T - Theft
Determination, to steal what you can and run from the nation
A - Hey, what do you say?
We automate the sequence and speed for my getaway
Take it to the edge there's nowhere to hide
And call up the boy, let's go for a joyride
Let's go for a joyride
Stop the violence from the police
You know my dad used to say but now he's deceased
He got caught in a jam, threw in the can
When the cops from Brooklyn said he killed another man
Seek knowledge was my main game
To figure out the the law, to figure out the frame
Just when I thought I knew justice
A cop behind me said "You've just been busted"
NYPD (NYPD)
LAPD (LAPD)
SFPD (SFPD)
Don't fuck with me!
The song "Gangster Friday" by Slumpussy depicts a scene of reckless driving and gangster behaviors on a Friday night. The lyrics describe being in a downtown hotel and driving around with an AK-47 as a power machine on the freeway. The singer's MC homeboy is with them, who is not educated on the laws and rules they are breaking. They sing about the power of stealing and running from the nation, using G.T.A as an acronym for Grand Theft Auto. The lyrics suggest that they have no fear and are willing to take their "joyride" to the edge, calling their friend to join.
The theme of the second verse shifts towards a more socially conscious message, with the singer referencing their father's words of wisdom before he was incarcerated for killing a man. They seek to "figure out the law, to figure out the frame" and seek knowledge as their main game, but despite their efforts, the cops still catch them in the end. The chorus is a call to not mess with them and the police officers of various cities (NYPD, LAPD, SFPD).
Overall, "Gangster Friday" portrays a wild, reckless, and lawless lifestyle, which is typical of gangster rap genre. The lyrics invite the listener to join in on the action and to not fear the consequences of their actions. At the same time, there is a message about the impact of the law and the impact of violent behavior, whether socially aware or not.
Line by Line Meaning
(Good shot kid, you got him)
Celebrating the successful execution of a plan or action
(Hiyo!)
Another exclamation of excitement
(Slow down!)
An additional instruction to be more cautious and patient
Hotel, downtown, speeding all around
Describing a fast-paced lifestyle and setting
An AK-47 got the power in it's barrel
Highlighting the destructive potential of firearms
To move any mutha that gets in the way
Suggesting violence as a means of achieving goals and overcoming obstacles
Just another power machine on the freeway
Describing a disregard for human life and safety in the pursuit of personal ambition
Riding with me is my MC homeboy
Referring to a trusted, fellow gang member
Knowing the rules ain't part of his program
Implying a general disregard for societal norms
Finding the right way around this map
Describing the challenge of navigating dangerous situations
Might be pretty hard 'cause he's fucked on crack
Acknowledging the negative effects of drug addiction
G - Grand Theft Auto
Referring to the popular video game franchise centered around committing crimes
You gotta make a mark to move where you want to
Suggesting that one must be willing to take risks and assert themselves to achieve success
T - Theft
Naming another crime as a means of getting what you want
Determination, to steal what you can and run from the nation
A call to action for unapologetic and self-serving criminal behavior
A - Hey, what do you say?
A vocalization of excitement and anticipation
We automate the sequence and speed for my getaway
Describing the calculated nature of planning a successful escape
Take it to the edge there's nowhere to hide
Building suspense and tension in the lyrics
And call up the boy, let's go for a joyride
Making light of reckless behavior and punning on an innocent form of entertainment
Stop the violence from the police
Expressing a distrust and antagonism towards law enforcement
You know my dad used to say but now he's deceased
Referencing a figure who could have taught important lessons
He got caught in a jam, threw in the can
Describing a past experience with familial and personal repercussions
When the cops from Brooklyn said he killed another man
Suggesting corruption or dishonesty in the justice system
Seek knowledge was my main game
Advocating for a proactive approach towards self-improvement
To figure out the the law, to figure out the frame
Referencing a desire to understand the intricacies of crime and punishment
Just when I thought I knew justice
Expressing frustration at a system that is perceived as unfair or arbitrary
A cop behind me said "You've just been busted"
Narrating an experience of being caught or punished for criminal behavior
NYPD (NYPD)
Referencing a specific law enforcement agency
LAPD (LAPD)
Referencing a specific law enforcement agency
SFPD (SFPD)
Referencing a specific law enforcement agency
Don't fuck with me!
A final warning to potential rivals or adversaries.
Contributed by Aaliyah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.