Nightmare
21 Savage & Offset Lyrics


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If Young Metro don't trust you I'm 'gon shoot you!

On demand
Bags on demand
On demand
Bags on demand (racks)
On demand
Bags on demand
On demand
Bags on demand

Hey!
I need the cash on pronto
Nigga, a lottery ticket
I get the bands at the bando (ey)
Full of the white like it's Iggy (white, white)
Five milli in cash, a wide load, and we 'bout to get it
We from the north, I'm just sayin' tho
Remember my hitta? (yeah)

Freddy Kruger, give 'em a nightmare
Soon as you close your eyes, nigga, we right there
Freddy Kruger, give 'em a nightmare
Soon as you close your eyes, nigga, we right there
Freddy Kruger, give 'em a nightmare
Soon as you close your eyes, nigga, we right there
Come in the middle of the night, like it's a nightmare
You open your eyes, not dreamin', nigga, we right there

(Offset)

Open your eyes, real life, ain't no facade (ain't not facade)
You tryna rob, get penalized, they taking your life
Run up a bag, a milli in cash, then cover your body in gems (bag)
Fucking a thot, but I don't go for the plot so I'm fucking this bitch on film (smash)
Coming tonight, you won't see 'em (woo)
Black gloves, black hoodie, and Timbs (woo)
You don't wanna be him 'cause soon as they see him they shoot off his limbs (pew pew)
I know I might sound animated (who)
A hunnid racks have a nigga waiting (racks)
You got a Rolex, it outdated (who)
I got your hoe outside, be patient (yeah)
Back in the Maybach, this ain't a 'Rari, this is the latest Mercedes
Spent two-hundred thousand on my whole rider
Five-hundred K just to play
Open your eyes, your whole face (open that)
I got the Mac today (mac)
Pull up, get whacked today (wack)
Pull up and catch some waves (scurr scurr)

Freddy Kruger, give 'em a nightmare
Soon as you close your eyes, nigga, we right there
Freddy Kruger, give 'em a nightmare
Soon as you close your eyes, nigga, we right there
Freddy Kruger, give 'em a nightmare
Soon as you close your eyes, nigga, we right there
Come in the middle of the night, like it's a nightmare
You open your eyes, not dreamin', nigga, we right there





Metro Boomin want some, nigga

Overall Meaning

The opening line of "If Young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you" immediately sets the tone for this song as being a warning to anyone who has crossed the rappers, 21 Savage and Offset. The lyrics go on to describe how the duo is always on the hunt for more money or "bands" and will stop at nothing to get it. They talk about how they don't have to worry about anyone stealing from them because their enemies will be caught and killed before they have the chance.


The chorus is a reference to the horror movie character, Freddy Krueger, and how he appears in people's nightmares. 21 Savage and Offset are likening themselves to this horror icon, saying that they are always present in their enemies' thoughts, and they will come for them in the middle of the night. The gloomy and ominous tone of the lyrics reflects the eerie atmosphere of a horror movie.


Overall, "Nightmare" is a representation of the dangerous lifestyles and attitudes of 21 Savage and Offset, men who will do whatever it takes to come out on top and protect themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

If Young Metro don't trust you I'm 'gon shoot you!
I will take matters into my own hands and eliminate you if Young Metro (a notable producer) does not trust you.


On demand
Money is readily available at any time.


Bags on demand
Large sums of cash are quickly accessible.


On demand
Money is readily available at any time.


Bags on demand (racks)
Large sums of cash are quickly accessible, often in the form of stacks of money.


On demand
Money is readily available at any time.


Bags on demand
Large sums of cash are quickly accessible.


On demand
Money is readily available at any time.


Bags on demand
Large sums of cash are quickly accessible.


Hey!
A greeting or attention grabber.


I need the cash on pronto
I require a large amount of money immediately.


Nigga, a lottery ticket
I am lucky and able to easily obtain money.


I get the bands at the bando (ey)
I acquire large amounts of money at drug houses.


Full of the white like it's Iggy (white, white)
I have a large amount of cocaine, referencing rapper Iggy Azalea's stage name.


Five milli in cash, a wide load, and we 'bout to get it
I possess five million dollars in cash and am in the process of obtaining more.


We from the north, I'm just sayin' tho
We are from the northern side of town, but that is merely an observation.


Remember my hitta? (yeah)
Do you remember my friend? (response expected)


Freddy Kruger, give 'em a nightmare
I will cause terror and fear reminiscent of the fictional horror film character Freddy Kruger.


Soon as you close your eyes, nigga, we right there
As soon as you let your guard down, we will be there and ready to attack.


Come in the middle of the night, like it's a nightmare
I will come in the middle of the night, making the experience feel like a nightmare.


You open your eyes, not dreamin', nigga, we right there
You will awaken to the reality of us being there and causing harm.


Open your eyes, real life, ain't no facade (ain't not facade)
Open your eyes and see that this is not fiction, but rather the real world.


You tryna rob, get penalized, they taking your life
If you attempt to rob us, you will be punished and ultimately killed.


Run up a bag, a milli in cash, then cover your body in gems (bag)
Obtain a large amount of money, then use it to purchase expensive jewelry to adorn oneself.


Fucking a thot, but I don't go for the plot so I'm fucking this bitch on film (smash)
Having sexual relations with a promiscuous woman, but not caring about her motives or backstory and filming it.


Coming tonight, you won't see 'em (woo)
We will arrive tonight, but you will not see us.


Black gloves, black hoodie, and Timbs (woo)
Wearing black equipment for stealth and anonymity.


You don't wanna be him 'cause soon as they see him they shoot off his limbs (pew pew)
You do not want to be in our position, because once our enemies spot us, they will shoot us multiple times, causing severe injuries.


I know I might sound animated (who)
I may appear to have an overly dramatic or cartoonish demeanor.


A hunnid racks have a nigga waiting (racks)
Waiting for a large amount of money, worth one hundred thousand dollars.


You got a Rolex, it outdated (who)
Your Rolex watch is old-fashioned and obsolete.


I got your hoe outside, be patient (yeah)
I have your promiscuous woman waiting outside, so please be patient.


Back in the Maybach, this ain't a 'Rari, this is the latest Mercedes
Riding in a Maybach car, which is different than a Ferrari and is a newer model of Mercedes.


Spent two-hundred thousand on my whole rider
I have spent two hundred thousand dollars on the required people and equipment that travel with me.


Five-hundred K just to play
I am willing to spend five hundred thousand dollars just for the sake of fun.


Open your eyes, your whole face (open that)
Be fully alert and aware, using every sense.


I got the Mac today (mac)
I have obtained a gun, specifically a Mac-10.


Pull up, get whacked today (wack)
If you approach us, you will be killed today.


Pull up and catch some waves (scurr scurr)
Drive or run fast, as if surfing on the road or ground.


Metro Boomin want some, nigga
Metro Boomin (a producer) desires to work with me.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kiari Kendrell Cephus, Leland Tyler Wayne, Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph

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Comments from YouTube:

@rxiv2311

No one gonna talk about the howling noises at the beginning? That shit lowkey heat and makes the song better

@KS-nq8vo

Meh

@raulsantiago8617

No cap

@joeyjackson5075

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