When It Rain
Danny Brown Lyrics

With a bat
Danny Brown is about to use a baseball bat

Go dangerous on that cat
He's going to be violent towards someone

Go Traxman, hit it from the back
Danny Brown is asking Traxman to help him with something

DJ Assault, bitch, let me bang
Danny Brown is asking DJ Assault to play his music

Bruiser Brigade, we run that train
He's a part of the Bruiser Brigade and is in control of something

Put that thang in her caboose
He wants to have sex with someone from behind

Only way you hang is with a noose
Death is the only way out of the situation

Beef with us, it ain't no truce
He's warning others that there will be consequences if they start a conflict

Y'all niggas lame, y'all ain't like us
Others are not as good as the Bruiser Brigade

Hanging with the devil off angel dust
They're using drugs to relax and have a good time

For that money, in God we trust
Money is very important and they are willing to do anything for it

All fall victim for greed and lust
People are willing to do bad things for their own personal gain

Who you 'pose to trust when guns gone bust?
It's difficult to trust anyone when there's violence and chaos around

Living every day like it's the end
Life is unpredictable and can end at any moment

Just waking up, feelin' like a sin
Feeling guilty or ashamed when you wake up

Gotta keep a eye on your friends
It's important to be aware of potential dangers even from people you know

'Cause everybody hungry in them streets
People are struggling to get by and are willing to do bad things to survive

Nigga rob ya grandma for something to eat
People are willing to commit terrible crimes just to survive

Know it's fucked up, that's how it be
The situation is terrible, but that's just how the world is

Growing up living everyday in the D
Danny Brown is from Detroit (the D) and is talking about his experiences living there

And it don't seem like shit gon' change
Things aren't looking good and there doesn't seem to be any hope for improvement

No time soon in the City of Boom
Things won't be improving anytime soon in Detroit

Doomed from the time we emerged from the womb
Life in the city is difficult and dangerous from the start

So to cope, drugs we consume
Drugs are used to help deal with the difficulties of life in Detroit

Here we go, now, here we go
Things are starting to happen

Ain't no water, how a flower gon' grow?
It's difficult for anything positive to grow or thrive when there's no support or resources

Ain't no change, then how we gon' change?
Things won't get better if nothing changes

No umbrella, we stuck in the rain
Without help or protection, they're stuck in a difficult situation

Dark clouds hanging all over our head
Negativity and danger are everywhere

No sunshine and them showers be lead
Even when it rains, it's not safe or peaceful

Lighting up squares and them dots be red
Smoking weed and being in dangerous situations

Now ya best friend gets shot in the head, damn
Even those closest to you can be victims of violence

Oh, you ain't know that
He's surprised that others aren't aware of the dangers

When it rain, when it pour, get your ass on the floor now
When things get bad, it's important to protect yourself

Better duck when you hear them gunshots go off
When you hear gunshots, you need to take cover

Pop off when them shots go off
People react strongly and violently when there's danger

Knock off, you try to play me soft
He won't tolerate being disrespected or taken advantage of

Glocks all in yo face, dog
He's threatening violence

No baseball, better run home
There's no playing around when it comes to safety

Hit ya lung, blood on yo tongue
He's describing a violent and deadly situation

Exorcist, yo head get spun
He's threatening violence and chaos

Exodus, I might forget
He's talking about chaos and destruction

Bitch, when it's time for your ass be done
There will be consequences for bad behavior

You ain't heard it like this before
He's making unique and powerful statements

They don't do it like this no more
His music and style is unique and groundbreaking

That get on up, that get on up
He's asking people to dance and enjoy the music

Time for the percolator
He's describing a dance and inviting others to join in

Murder music orchestrator
His music is gritty and violent

Point blank hollow tip circulator
He's describing weapons and their destructive power

Your ass lucky if you on respirator
The situation is dangerous and people are lucky to be alive

I'm like Vega rolling with that blade
He's comparing himself to a fictional character who is skilled with a weapon

Kid don't play, wanna catch that fade?
He's threatening violence

Shoot the house party up with them K's
He's describing a violent situation and the weapons involved

Shut down when we hit the DJ
He's describing chaos and violence at a party

That Detroit shit, do the Rambisco
He's referencing a dance and his experiences in Detroit

Minks and Gators, pistol the disco
He's describing a fancy and dangerous lifestyle

Eating crawfish up in Fishbones
He's describing a restaurant in Detroit

Heater off safety, watching the Pistons
He's describing a sports team and being prepared for danger

Niggas get pissed on no-fly zone
Dangerous situations and violence are everywhere

Call Uncle Trick when you hit my home
He has a trusted family member he can turn to

Beef with him? Don't hit my phone
He's warning others to stay away from his family member

D vs. everybody, ain't no song
He's describing an us vs. them mentality

Coming from the city where them goons be lurking
There are dangerous and violent people everywhere

Get caught slipping, yo ass will be hurting
If you're not careful, you'll be in a dangerous situation

That's for certain, yo ass be curtains
There will be terrible consequences if you're not careful

Young niggas out there puttin' that work in
There are young people who are willing to work and fight for their future

On you scoring for a pair of Jordans
People are willing to do terrible things just to get a pair of shoes

Whole damn city probably got a couple warrants
There are a lot of people who are in trouble with the law

Why the county jail always stay crowded
There are a lot of people in jail because of the dangerous and violent situations in the city

They don't give a fuck, they just go POP
People are willing to be violent and dangerous without any regard for the consequences

Pop off and all them shots go off
Violence and danger are everywhere

Knock off, you're tryna play me soft
He won't let anyone take advantage of him

Glocks out in your face, dawg
He's threatening danger and violence