Thereโs a certain game 21 has to play in order to succeed at trapping because to go against that game is suicide. Whatโs more is that if you arenโt the one murdering, then you are the one getting murdered. Add to that a traumatic childhood which leaves 21 asking God why all his friends had to die growing up, and youโve got yourself a rationale for killing at least 5 enemy gang members and setting an entire block on fire. Not to mention, wasting the police who come to arrest him and his gang.
As a consequence for all of his actions, 21 sees dead bodies whenever he closes his eyes. He has to live with being the one that made the mothers of his victims cry. He also canโt get any sleep because heโs too high from having to deal with his PTSD.
Yet despite all of his suffering, all of these experiences make him the the last real rapper.
Close My Eyes
21 Savage Lyrics
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Lot of shots, thirty's on Glock
Put you on Fox, put 'em in a casket, yeah
Pull up on a Banshee, yeah
Nigga, fuck your handshake, yeah
I feel like I'm the last real rapper 'cause these niggas weird
Nah, these niggas queers, sippin' Ac', cheers
Think I got 'em scared, shot 'em in the beard
That's a chin check, I'm certified everywhere
Man, I'm certified for real, nigga
Nah, for real, nigga
Used to record right on deal, nigga
Nah, for real, nigga
Pillow talking get you killed, nigga
Nah, for real, nigga
Bronx niggas say I'm ill nigga
Nah, for real, nigga
Bought a pawn shop for real, bitch
Nah, for real, bitch
Keep my gun cocked for real, bitch
Nah, for real, bitch
Nigga, we bond drop for real, bitch
Nah, for real, bitch
Cut your lawns off for real, bitch
Nah, for real, bitch
I don't wanna go to sleep, I'm way too high, dog
I can't get no sleep, I swear I'm way too high, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
Peel a hotbox when it's time to ride, dog
If you froze up last time, you can't ride, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
Molly make ya' jaws lock
Nah, for real, dog
This bitch done got me pissed off
Need a pill, dog
Tryna make a brick log, we'd be rich, dog
Tryna make a brick log, we'd be rich, dog
I bought a nine and he front a nine, that's a half a brick
Got a 'Rari nigga in the back still in the six
We was young, you was on the swing, I was playin' with sticks
In the trap, listenin' for the brakes on a Crown Vic
Hit a muhfuckin' squeak, we gon' hit the cut
Trickin' niggas in the spot, we gon' stick 'em up
Fox Five gang, coroner gon' pick 'em up
Breaking news gang, nigga, put your trigger finger up
Yeah, all my niggas throwed off
Drive by, shoot your doors off
Turn your four door to a coupe, nigga
Yeah, knock the noodles out your soup, nigga
Yeah, Zone 6 niggas love to shoot niggas
Yeah, you heard 'bout it
Nigga, we ain't worried 'bout ya
Hang around real shottas, hang around real robbers
Y'all nigga real killers, pullin' up real yoppas
I don't wanna go to sleep, I'm way too high, dog
I can't get no sleep, I swear I'm way too high, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
Peel a hotbox when it's time to ride, dog
If you froze up last time, you can't ride, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
Go against the gang, that's like suicide, dog
Go against the gang, that's like suicide, dog
Walk ups only when I'm shooting a drive, dog
We woke the neighbors up, at first the street was quiet, dog
Have you ever did a real homicide, nigga?
Have you ever made a nigga mama cry, nigga?
Do or die, nigga, gotta do or die, nigga
If you ain't the one doing it, you gon' die, nigga
Sometimes I look at God and I wonder why nigga
Why my niggas had to be the ones that had to die, nigga
They killed one, we gon' kill five, nigga
Winter time, we gon' set your block on fire, nigga
Yeah, yeah, like the 4th July, nigga
Broad day, lettin' them bullets fly, nigga
Pull up with a stick like I'm Sah, nigga
Gang gang, dare a nigga to try it, nigga
I don't wanna go to sleep, I'm way too high, dog
I can't get no sleep, I swear I'm way too high, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
Peel a hotbox when it's time to ride, dog
If you froze up last time, you can't ride, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
The lyrics to 21 Savage's song Close My Eyes are a commentary on the rapper's experiences in the streets of Atlanta, where he grew up. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the lyrics to come, where 21 Savage reveals his willingness to use violence against those who might pose a threat to him, even if it means shooting them. The rapper's rhymes are punctuated by references to guns and drugs, which he uses as a way of asserting his dominance over others.
The second half of the song is a meditation on the way in which the choices we make in life can have far-reaching consequences. 21 Savage describes how he has seen dead bodies and how he can't get any sleep, indicating that he may be haunted by the things he has done. Throughout the song, the rapper's tough exterior is an attempt to mask his inner turmoil, as he struggles to come to terms with the violence and death that he has experienced and inflicted upon others.
Overall, Close My Eyes is a powerful song that speaks to the reality of life in the inner city, where violence is often seen as the only way to survive. 21 Savage's lyrics offer a glimpse into a world that is far removed from that of the average listener, but the raw emotion and honesty of his words make it impossible not to feel his pain and frustration.
Line by Line Meaning
If young Metro don't trust you I'm gonna shoot you
If someone I trust, dislikes you, then I may use violence as a means of punishment.
Lot of shots, thirty's on Glock
I have many bullets and a Glock-30 pistol.
Put you on Fox, put 'em in a casket, yeah
I will make sure that you are on the news and dead.
Pull up on a Banshee, yeah
I will arrive at the location of the conflict in an aggressive manner.
Nigga, fuck your handshake, yeah
I have no respect for diplomatic gestures and do not believe in peaceful conflict resolution.
I feel like I'm the last real rapper 'cause these niggas weird
I believe that I am the only authentic rapper left, as the others are strange and deviate from my definition of authenticity.
Nah, these niggas queers, sippin' Ac', cheers
No, they behave like homosexuals and drink mixed wine, toasting to each other's undesirable traits.
In my own lane, nigga, watch where you steer
I have my own style, do not copy me, and be careful not to offend me.
Think I got 'em scared, shot 'em in the beard
I believe that my enemies are afraid of me and I shot one of them in the beard as proof of this fear.
That's a chin check, I'm certified everywhere
I punched him in the chin to prove my dominance, and I am respected and valued everywhere I go.
Man, I'm certified for real, nigga
I can genuinely attest to my qualifications and credentials as proof of my abilities.
Nah, for real, nigga
No, I am seriously stating that I am genuinely qualified to do what I claim.
Used to record right on deal, nigga
I used to record music without the help of a record deal.
Pillow talking get you killed, nigga
Sharing sensitive information with people that you cannot trust may result in your demise.
Bronx niggas say I'm ill nigga
People from the Bronx compliment and praise me, calling me skilled and proficient.
Bought a pawn shop for real, bitch
I really did purchase a pawn shop.
Nah, for real, bitch
No, really, I am not lying about owning a pawn shop.
Keep my gun cocked for real, bitch
I legitimately keep my firearm loaded at all times.
Nigga, we bond drop for real, bitch
We truly fool people by dropping counterfeit money.
Cut your lawns off for real, bitch
I am willing to harm people physically, even in brutal means such as cutting off their limbs through violence.
I don't wanna go to sleep, I'm way too high, dog
I do not want to sleep because I am on drugs and they cause me to remain awake.
I can't get no sleep, I swear I'm way too high, dog
I am unable to rest as a result of being under the influence of substances.
I see dead bodies when I close my eyes, dog
I see images of deceased individuals in my mind when my eyes are closed.
Peel a hotbox when it's time to ride, dog
I clear out the car's air of smoke before driving with others.
If you froze up last time, you can't ride, dog
If you were afraid or hesitant last time, you cannot travel with me this time.
Molly make ya' jaws lock
Molly pills trigger involuntary clenching of the jaws for the user.
Nah, for real, dog
No, I really mean what I just said.
This bitch done got me pissed off
This woman has made me angry.
Need a pill, dog
I require a drug in order to feel better and relieve my anger or stress.
Tryna make a brick log, we'd be rich, dog
If we can make a lot of drug sales, we would be very wealthy.
I bought a nine and he front a nine, that's a half a brick
I purchased one 9mm gun and someone else provided another one that is equal to half of the drug load.
Got a 'Rari nigga in the back still in the six
There is someone in the back seat of the Bentley vehicle who is still loyal to drug trafficking.
We was young, you was on the swing, I was playin' with sticks
When we were younger, you were playing on the swing while I was pretending to handle weapons and fight.
In the trap, listenin' for the brakes on a Crown Vic
I was present in a drug house and kept an ear out for police sirens on a Crown Victoria car.
Hit a muhfuckin' squeak, we gon' hit the cut
If there is a random noise, we will move away from where we are to avoid suspicion.
Trickin' niggas in the spot, we gon' stick 'em up
We will deceive others and then rob them while in a specific location.
Fox Five gang, coroner gon' pick 'em up
Our gang will kill people and the Fox 5 News will report it, then the coroner will take care of their body and dispose of it.
Breaking news gang, nigga, put your trigger finger up
We are well known around the news industry for committing crimes, and we urge others to do the same.
Yeah, all my niggas throwed off
All of my associates are unpredictable and crazy.
Drive by, shoot your doors off
I will drive by in a car and shoot at you until I can remove your car doors.
Turn your four door to a coupe, nigga
I will damage your four-door vehicle and will convert it into a coupe.
Yeah, knock the noodles out your soup, nigga
Yes, I will use violence to hurt and cause harm to you physically.
Yeah, Zone 6 niggas love to shoot niggas
Yes, people from Zone 6 enjoy and excel in violence and murder.
Yeah, you heard 'bout it
Yes, you know about these activities and the reputation of Zone 6.
Nigga, we ain't worried 'bout ya
We are not afraid of you and do not feel threatened.
Hang around real shottas, hang around real robbers
My associates are genuine and experienced in shooting and robbing people.
Y'all nigga real killers, pullin' up real yoppas
You are authentic murderers who brandish multiple types of guns.
Go against the gang, that's like suicide, dog
Going against us is equal to committing suicide because we are very dangerous.
Walk ups only when I'm shooting a drive, dog
I will only choose to stand and shoot when attempting to kill people while we are driving.
We woke the neighbors up, at first the street was quiet, dog
We disturbed the peace and gained attention, even though there was silence before.
Have you ever did a real homicide, nigga?
Have you ever actually killed a person?
Have you ever made a nigga mama cry, nigga?
Have you ever put a mother through pain by taking away her child's life?
Do or die, nigga, gotta do or die, nigga
It is a matter of life or death, and I must take the necessary actions.
If you ain't the one doing it, you gon' die, nigga
If you are not willing to commit to violent acts alongside us, we may consider your demise.
Sometimes I look at God and I wonder why nigga
On certain occasions, I question why God allows such tragedy and violence to occur.
Why my niggas had to be the ones that had to die, nigga
Why did we lose our companions due to the violent lifestyle we live?
They killed one, we gon' kill five, nigga
They killed one of our people, and we will seek revenge by taking the life of five of their associates.
Winter time, we gon' set your block on fire, nigga
During the winter, we will purposely set fire to the location where you reside.
Yeah, yeah, like the 4th July, nigga
Yes, it will be explosive and chaotic, like a display of fireworks on Independence Day.
Broad day, lettin' them bullets fly, nigga
I will shoot openly and carelessly during the day, potentially striking innocent people.
Pull up with a stick like I'm Sah, nigga
I will bring a firearm with me, just like Sahbabii.
Gang gang, dare a nigga to try it, nigga
My associates and I can confirm our influence and control over the area, and dare others to question our dominance.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leland Tyler Wayne, Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ThinkingInGeneral
The beginning is a perfect audio of Trauma/PTSD.
The beat in the first 25 seconds is like a movie scene where the character is going having flashbacks as they go insane and the screen spins slowly.
The way Savage repeats " Lotta shots" accentuates the regression. The difference between how he says it each time in terms of volume and intensity- how his voice fades in and out- shows the conflicting emotions about the experiences. Example, the difference between how he says it at 0:10 (firm, anger) and at 0:13 (faded, shock). I don't know if he did that on purpose, but it was genius.
Favorite verse:
"Do or die nigga gotta do or die nigga,
If you ain't the one doing it you gon die nigga,
Sometimes I look at God and I wonder why nigga,
Why my niggas had to be the ones that died nigga,
They killed one, we gon' kill five; nigga "
Great song.
@clutchbg9458
One of 21's most underrated song.
@jx1cy691
No Nigga its a good song but not that good
@LoftyXsWaGX34
Jx1cy you bugging this song is great itโs just not lit so niggas underrate it. Itโs definitely better than bank account for instance.
@UPxYOURs2
Jx1cy fuck off
@jx1cy691
@@UPxYOURs2 Pussy
@HEMP98796
@@jx1cy691 wazoo
@fsmith4462
This beat is on another level
@joeaintnohoe3744
Metro boomin
@theycallmedday1645
808's slappin' love this on the subs
@matthewhart5693
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