Bang
(Minimal, minimal, minimal, minimal)
_Minimal, minimal, minimal, minimal
(Minimal, doo-doo-doo)

Who in here tryna start a riot?
(Woo, let's start a riot, yeah)
Who in here tryna start a riot?
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, let's go)
Who in here tryna start it?

Who that flying in the air? (Who?)
That ain't no flying saucer (ooh)
I'm shooting webs like worldwide
Man, headed all the way to Yonkers (that's real)
When I say, "Brooklyn, stand up" (stand up)
You better just fix your posture
And every hero needs his theme song
So, who in here tryna
You ain't got a chance, boy
What you think? (Huh?)
I thrown in everything but the kitchen sink (yeah)
I try to be friendly in the neighborhood (okay)
I know all the little grannies wanna sip they tea (yeah)
And here you come, all barging in (huh?)
All ugly like a brown fur cardigan
We receive the monologue and the arguing

I'm like who in here tryna start a riot?
(Woo, let's start a riot, yeah)
Who in here tryna start a riot?
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, let's go)
Who in here tryna start it?

Let's rock 'n' roll (rock)
So high up, I can't see the floor
Down he go (down)
It's a plane, it's a UFO
Find the flow (what?)
Let me know
If you bump that action, it don't matter
Just let me know, oh, know
Make way (make way)
I'm comin' through
With my crew to make 'em pay
I don't need no super suit
I'm feelin' brave
Don't be a hero
Turn around and walk away ('way, 'way, 'way)

Who in here tryna start a riot?
(Yeah, let's start a riot, yeah)
Who in here tryna start a riot?
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, let's go)
Who in here tryna start it?

Start it up, start it right
Start it up, start it
Start it (yeah, yeah)
Who in here tryna start it?

Every day is like a sticky situation
When evil's looking for a chance (for a chance, ooh)
And I know we are the newest generation (newest, newest)
We got the power in our hands
Web-slinging through the trenches

Make way
I'm comin' through
With my crew to make 'em pay
I don't need no super suit
I'm feelin' brave

When I say, "Brooklyn, stand up" (stand up)
You better just fix your posture
And every hero needs his theme song, so

Who in here tryna start a riot?
(Yeah, let's start a riot, yeah)
Who in here tryna start a riot?
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, let's go)
Who in here tryna start it?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, bang
(Down he go, down he go, down he)
Who in here tryna start it?
(Down he go, down he go, let's go, down he go)
Who in here tryna start it?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Duckwrth's song Start a Riot are about empowerment and rebellion against the status quo. The chorus poses the question, "Who in here tryna start a riot?" suggesting a call to action for those who are willing to challenge the established order. The lyrics are infused with superhero and comic book references, such as "I'm shooting webs like worldwide," "every hero needs his theme song," and "I don't need no super suit, I'm feeling brave." Additionally, the lyrics reflect a desire to make a difference and stand up for what is right, with the lines "every day is like a sticky situation when evil's looking for a chance," and "we got the power in our hands."

The overall message of Start a Riot is one of defiance and bravery, with Duckwrth calling for his listeners to take action and fight against injustice. The song's repeated chant of "let's start a riot" implies that change will only come through active rebellion, rather than passively accepting the status quo.

Line by Line Meaning

Minimal, minimal, minimal, minimal
A quick intro to set the mood for the song

Who in here tryna start a riot?
Asking the crowd who's willing to start a disturbance

Let's go
Encouraging the audience to join in

Who that flying in the air? (Who?) That ain't no flying saucer (ooh)
Rhetorical question and declaration that it's not a UFO

I'm shooting webs like worldwide Man, headed all the way to Yonkers (that's real)
Referencing Spider-Man's web-slinging abilities and traveling from one place to another

When I say, "Brooklyn, stand up" (stand up) You better just fix your posture And every hero needs his theme song So, who in here tryna
Calling out to Brooklyn and the need for a theme song to hype up the crowd

You ain't got a chance, boy What you think? (Huh?)
Dismissing someone's chances to start a riot and questioning their thoughts

I thrown in everything but the kitchen sink (yeah)
Trying everything possible to defeat the opposition

I know all the little grannies wanna sip they tea (yeah) And here you come, all barging in (huh?) All ugly like a brown fur cardigan We receive the monologue and the arguing
Annoyed with someone interrupting the peace, compared to an unattractive cardigan

Let's rock 'n' roll (rock) So high up, I can't see the floor Down he go (down) It's a plane, it's a UFO
Feeling high and unstoppable like a plane or UFO

Find the flow (what?) Let me know If you bump that action, it don't matter Just let me know, oh, know
Asking for support and letting the audience know that action is important

Make way (make way) I'm comin' through With my crew to make 'em pay I don't need no super suit I'm feelin' brave
Asserting dominance and bravery without the need for special equipment

Don't be a hero Turn around and walk away ('way, 'way, 'way)
Warning someone to not try and be a hero and to walk away

Start it up, start it right Start it up, start it Start it (yeah, yeah) Who in here tryna start it?
Encouraging the start of a disturbance and asking for volunteers

Every day is like a sticky situation When evil's looking for a chance (for a chance, ooh) And I know we are the newest generation (newest, newest) We got the power in our hands Web-slinging through the trenches
Facing difficult situations with evil lurking and the power in the current generation's hands, compared to Spider-Man's abilities

Yeah, yeah, yeah, bang (Down he go, down he go, down he) Who in here tryna start it? (Down he go, down he go, let's go, down he go) Who in here tryna start it?
Final call for starting a disturbance with sound effects

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