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Vamp Anthem
Playboi Carti Lyrics


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When them vamps outside, lil' bitch, you better be ready
When the guns outside, lil' bitch, you better be ready
When the stars align, lil' bitch, you better be ready
I won't take my time, lil' bitch, you know I'm ready
I want it right now, lil' bitch, you know I'm ready (go! Yeah)
My flag the same color as cranberry (cranberry)
You come 'round by my gang, it's Hail Mary
Them niggas not no thugs, they some fairies (yeah, yeah)
I'm playing with them birds like I'm Larry (yeah, yeah)
We pop right by the curb, they can't tell it (yeah)
I'm smoking on them herbs you can smell it (yeah)
This bag I got all orange like a felon (yeah)
My bitch, she say she want me, niggas tellin'
We caught him on the block, we topped his melon (yeah)
We push up to your spot like it's nothin' (yeah)
Free all them young niggas, free Young Melvin (yeah)
Free all them young niggas, free my cousin (okay, yeah)
Pussy-ass niggas always bluffin'
Pump fake, nigga, you ain't tough (yeah)
I swear to God if I tote that bitch I'ma hit that boy (baow, baow)
I swear to God, I just play with pussy, I don't play with boys (baow, baow)
You come 'round by my gang, we gon' let them bullets fly (yeah)
I been sippin' on codeine, I got pink eyes (yeah)
.223 gon' hit him up, he done got hypnotized (baow)
I done made a mil' in a white tee but I ain't Franchize (baow)
These niggas be the new bitches, they just dick ride (slatt)
I done called her to the hotel, she left me paralyzed (uh)

Vamp anthem, vamp anthem
Vamp anthem, vamp anthem (yeah)
Vamp anthem, vamp anthem (yeah)
Vamp anthem, vamp anthem (yeah)
Vamp, uh, vamp, uh
Vamp, yeah, vamp, uh
Vamp, uh, vamp, yeah
Vamp, vamp
Vamp, uh, vamp, uh
Vamp, uh, vamp, uh
Vamp, vamp, uh
Vamp

Overall Meaning

In Playboi Carti's song Vamp Anthem, the rapper sends a warning to anyone who opposes him or his gang, known as the Vampires. The lyrics speak of the dangers that come with crossing them, highlighting their readiness for any situation, whether it be guns or the alignment of the stars. The repetition of "lil' bitch, you better be ready" emphasizes the seriousness of the warning and portrays the artist as unafraid and ready for any challenge.


Carti's lyrics also boast about his gang's strength, referring to themselves as "thugs" and ridiculing their enemies as "fairies." He describes his nonchalant approach to violence, playing with "birds like I'm Larry" and casually pushing up to an enemy's spot. He brags about his financial success and sings about the women he has broken under his control.


Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the phrase "Vamp anthem," perhaps implying that the entire song is meant to represent the Vampires, with their lifestyle and mentality acting as an anthem they all share.


Overall, the lyrics of Vamp Anthem depict Playboi Carti as a fearless, powerful gang leader who should not be underestimated. The song speaks to the culture of violence and bravado that exist within certain parts of society, where strength, power, and money hold great importance.


Line by Line Meaning

When them vamps outside, lil' bitch, you better be ready
You need to prepare yourself when the dangerous people are around.


When the guns outside, lil' bitch, you better be ready
Get ready to face the gun whenever you see it outside.


When the stars align, lil' bitch, you better be ready
Be prepared when the perfect opportunity to strike appears.


I won't take my time, lil' bitch, you know I'm ready
I'm all set to act fast and swiftly.


I want it right now, lil' bitch, you know I'm ready (go! Yeah)
I am not patient and I want it right now.


My flag the same color as cranberry (cranberry)
The color of my flag is the same as cranberry.


You come 'round by my gang, it's Hail Mary
It's quite risky to come near my gang, as it's like a Hail Mary.


Them niggas not no thugs, they some fairies (yeah, yeah)
Those guys are not really thugs, just pretending to be one.


I'm playing with them birds like I'm Larry (yeah, yeah)
I'm having fun with the firearms like Larry Bird used to play basketball.


We pop right by the curb, they can't tell it (yeah)
We shoot without giving away our position on the street.


I'm smoking on them herbs you can smell it (yeah)
I'm smoking weed that has a strong odor.


This bag I got all orange like a felon (yeah)
The bag I have is bright orange, just like a convict's outfit.


My bitch, she say she want me, niggas tellin'
My girl wants me, but other guys are spreading rumors about me.


We caught him on the block, we topped his melon (yeah)
We found him on the street and shot him in the head.


We push up to your spot like it's nothin' (yeah)
We can get to your place very quickly without any issue.


Free all them young niggas, free Young Melvin (yeah)
I want all the young guys, especially Young Melvin, to be free from jail.


Free all them young niggas, free my cousin (okay, yeah)
I want my cousin and all the other young guys to be released from prison.


Pussy-ass niggas always bluffin'
Some guys pretend to be tough, but they are actually cowards.


Pump fake, nigga, you ain't tough (yeah)
Stop pretending to be strong, you are not really tough.


I swear to God if I tote that bitch I'ma hit that boy (baow, baow)
I promise you that if I shoot my gun, I will hit my target.


I swear to God, I just play with pussy, I don't play with boys (baow, baow)
I promise you that I only mess around with girls, not with boys.


You come 'round by my gang, we gon' let them bullets fly (yeah)
If you hang around my gang, we won't hesitate to use our firearms against you.


I been sippin' on codeine, I got pink eyes (yeah)
I am drinking codeine and that is the reason my eyes are red.


.223 gon' hit him up, he done got hypnotized (baow)
The .223 bullet will hit him so hard that he will be dazed.


I done made a mil' in a white tee but I ain't Franchize (baow)
I have earned a million dollars in just a white t-shirt, without being Franchize.


These niggas be the new bitches, they just dick ride (slatt)
These guys are the new females as they are just following the more popular guys.


I done called her to the hotel, she left me paralyzed (uh)
I called her up to a hotel, and she completely had me mesmerized.


Vamp anthem, vamp anthem
It's the vampire theme and it repeats.


Vamp anthem, vamp anthem (yeah)
It's the vampire theme and it repeats.


Vamp, uh, vamp, uh
The vampire theme is repeated.


Vamp, yeah, vamp, uh
The vampire theme is repeated.


Vamp, uh, vamp, yeah
The vampire theme is repeated.


Vamp, vamp
The vampire theme is repeated.


Vamp, uh, vamp, uh
The vampire theme is repeated.


Vamp, uh, vamp, uh
The vampire theme is repeated.


Vamp, vamp, uh
The vampire theme is repeated.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jasper Lee Harris, Jordan Terrell Carter, Kenneth Pannu

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[Verse]
When them vamps outside, lil' bitch, you better be ready
When them guns outside, lil' bitch, you better be ready
When the stars align, lil' bitch, you better be ready
I won't take my time, lil' bitch, you know I'm ready
I want it right now, lil' bitch, you know I'm ready (Go, yeah)
My flag the same color as cranberry (Cranberry)
You come 'round by my gang, it's Hail Mary
Them niggas not no thugs, they some fairies (Yeah, yeah)
I'm playing with them birds like I'm Larry (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
We pop right by the curb, they can't tell it (Yeah)
I'm smoking on them herbs, you can smell it (Yeah)
This bag I got all orange like a felon (Yeah)
My bitch, she say she want me, niggas telling
We caught him on the block, we topped his melon (Top, yeah)
We push up to your spot like it's nothing (Yeah)
Free all them young niggas, free Young Melvin (Yeah)
Free all them young niggas, free my cousin (Okay, yeah)
Pussy-ass niggas always bluffing
Pump fake, nigga, you ain't tough (Yeah, tough)
I swear to God if I tote that bitch I'ma hit that boy (Baow, baow)
I swear to God, I just play with the pussy, I don't play with boys (Baow, baow)
You come 'round by my gang, we gon' let them bullets fly (Baow, yeah)
I been sipping on codeine, I got pink eyes (Yeah)
.223 gon' hit him up, he done got hypnotized (Baow)
I done made a mil' in a white tee, but I ain't Franchize (Baow)
These niggas be the new bitches, they just dickride (Slatt)
I done called up to the hotel, she left me paralyzed (Uh)

[Chorus]
Vamp anthem, vamp anthem
Vamp anthem, vamp anthem (Yeah)
Vamp anthem, vamp anthem (Yeah)
Vamp anthem, vamp anthem (Yeah)
Vamp, uh, vamp, uh
Vamp, yeah, vamp, uh
Vamp, uh, vamp, yeah
Vamp, vamp
Vamp, uh, vamp, uh
Vamp, uh, vamp, uh
Vamp, vamp, uh
Vamp



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