22Gz began gaining a following back in 2016 after he released the singles “Blixky” and “Suburban”. The latter, which was produced by London based drill/UK grime producer AXL Beats, is regarded as one of the first major Brookyln drill songs to become popular.
He was later signed to Kodak Black’s Florida based label, Sniper Gang, in 2018.
His first major mixtape, The Blixky Tape, was released through Atlantic Records in the summer of 2019.
The Oath
22Gz Lyrics
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Rrah, rrah
Blicky, the blicky
Gang, gang, gang
I took a oath, niggas love bringin' up that niggas 'til he get smoked ('Til he get smoked)
Screaming, "Free ?", spin through and score on a oppa just so we can boast
Free all my steppers out the institution
The D.A. been tryna get me prosecuted
They claim they been building cases off the music (Gang, gang, gang)
I'm tryna duck them indictments
24/7, we spinnin' and snipin' (skkrt, skkrt)
I was lockdown with them lifers
Shooters on go they ain't with all that typin'
22, it's the general (rrah)
Free them steppers, them boys don't want federal (gang, gang, gang)
You got opps? Keep a blicky, I'm tellin' you (Blicky, the blicky)
They won't show no remorse when they bendin' through
Boy, ya'll been in the field swear it feel like forever (forever)
2015 used to shoot them Berettas
Glock with a stick tucked under the sweater
Bro hit that switch ain't no way he a getter
Have a treesh get him setup (Blicky)
Bleamers'll crash for the cheddar
Since young I was never no better (gang, gang, gang)
In the bank with the teller
20's and 50's and better, they tryna book me at Coachella
Been a threat so I can't even sweat
In a way they gon' black all the vet
Put in work, and to earn that respect
All that status, they don't even step (Blicky, the blicky)
At Atlantic, like cut me a check (Bands)
Pray my angels, make sure that I'm blessed
'Member when my whole life was a mess
Now I ball like I play for the Nets, gang
I took a oath, niggas love bringin' up that niggas 'til he get smoked ('til he get smoked)
Screaming, "Free ?", spin through and score on a oppa just so we can boast
Them shooters ruthless, run up execution
Free all my steppers out the institution
The D.A. been tryna get me prosecuted
They claim they been building cases off the music (gang, gang, gang)
The lyrics of "The Oath" by 22Gz describe a pledge and a promise made by the artist and his crew to take revenge on their enemies or "opps" through violence. The oath is a symbol of their commitment to this lifestyle and to each other. These lyrics show that the artist is not afraid to be violent and that he is willing to do whatever it takes to protect himself and his crew.
The song also conveys a sense of pride and power in being a member of a gang. The artist talks about the respect he has earned and the fear his enemies have for him and his crew. He also shows a disregard for the law and the consequences of his actions.
In summary, "The Oath" by 22Gz is a song about gang violence and the loyalty and commitment that comes with being a part of a gang. The lyrics reveal a willingness to use violence as a means of survival and protection, and a sense of pride and power in being a member of a gang.
Line by Line Meaning
You know, they say God gave his toughest battles to his strongest soldier
It is said that God gives tough battles to those who can handle them.
I made a pledge (I made a pledge)
I made a solemn promise.
I took a oath (I took a oath)
I swore to do something.
My word is honor (my word is honor)
I am always truthful and keep my word.
I made a promise (made a promise)
I have made a commitment to do something.
If I'm on a drill Then we movin' tact (Ghosty)
If we are carrying out an attack, we are moving strategically.
We catchin' a opp (we catchin' a opp)
We are catching our opponents.
If I'm on a drill Somebody get shot Them bodies gon' drop (we killin' them oppas)
If we are on an attack, someone is getting shot and we will eliminate our opponents.
A body gon' fall down Reload, spin back, make sure that they all down
Someone will die and we will make sure everyone is dead by reloading and shooting again.
Shoot out the car or I'm in your hood blick tucked doin' walk downs (come here, come here)
I will shoot at you from my car, or if I have to, I will approach you on foot.
Youngest in charge, you don't wanna see young niggas with them torches
As the youngest leader, you don't want to mess with us because we are powerful and can light things up.
The general Blixky (gang) They look at me and they see what a boss is (skrrt-skrrt)
I am the leader of Blixky gang and people see me as a boss.
If I pull the plug, lights out in my city gang-gang gon' off shit
If I give the orders, our gang will cause chaos and shut down the city.
Nothin' but corpses, we ready for war we ain't takin' no losses
We are prepared for war and we will not suffer any defeat, only death.
I got the strategy, Blixky the family, we always staticky (gang, gang, gang)
I have the plans and Blixky is always ready to fight.
Charge up ya battery, got a album of opps, don't get put in the gallery
Keep your energy up, we have a long list of opponents, don't make the mistake of becoming one of our victims.
They know that I'm like that The hoes know I'm shiggy, I know that they like that
People know I am a certain way and have a certain status. Women love it and I know they find it attractive.
He talkin' tough? The blicky with me, I ain't gotta be right back
If someone is tough talking, I have my gun with me so I don't have to return to face them.
Where you get your stripes at? (Pussy)
I am questioning where another person's reputation and accomplishments come from, implying that they are not legitimate.
Catch ya big homie and give 'em a nightcap Roll him and light that (light that) Spliff a nigga 'cause I know he ain't like that (grrt)
I will kill your boss and then celebrate with a joint because I know he would not approve of it.
Mauley ain't put in no dub Get kicked out of the whip, now he a dub He still could get hit with a slug Don't care what he is, never cared what he was (gang, gang, gang)
Mauley hasn't proved himself with a kill yet, he got kicked out of the car making him a dud, he is still not safe from getting shot because his status does not matter to us.
Friends turn enemies Niggas be mad, it be the jealousy Go catch you a felony You lookin' bad they tarnished your legacy (gang, gang, gang)
Our friends can become our enemies, usually due to jealousy or hate. If you catch a felony it will make you look bad, and ruin your reputation.
Body for body, who shot em? We shot 'em Spot 'em, red dot 'em, man down, it's a homi' Come through your block and we clean it Slumped in a foreign, he leanin' (skrrt-skrrt-skrrt-skrrt) Drop a blue face and they bleed it Nigga, just give me a reason Loose screwers 'cause we tweakin' Gang-gang get to squeezin'
We killed someone and if someone kills our own, we will retaliate. We can spot someone and kill them, leaving them dead in the streets. Driving through a block we can eliminate opponents. If someone has money, we will take it and kill them. Don't give us a reason to kill, we are restless and ready to attack.
I took a oath, develop and grow That's word to the folks And I made a pledge that he gon' be dead Shots to the head
I have taken an oath to advance and become great. I made a promise to eliminate someone with shots to the head.
I wish the oppers would stop all the dissin' 'bout niggas that's dead (R.I.P.) And pull up instead (come here) Pussy, pull up instead
I wish our opponents would stop talking trash about our dead. Instead of talking, just come for us and fight.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jeffrey Alexander
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@knulifebasketball
Album overall heat... Still need that song that can get you that cross over 💰... Talented ASF, just gotta find that one beat that'll make the radio go crazy... Keep at it Gz
@knulifebasketball
@Retro Twix I know about those bangers.... I'm talking radio hit.
@ttgmoody9701
The radio ain’t ready for 22gz
@knulifebasketball
@Young Rickey that’s certified facts BUT I’m talking Bag timing…National/international hits so his grandkids can eat Hurd
@dezutd
Not gunna lie this has to be the maddest album of 2020! 22gz is mad underrated, showing man all over the world how drill should be done. You gotta be touring UK next year at least g
@blacksheep9278
dezutd you dumb this nowhere near G Herbo album
@dontsmd2022
Ipuntbabies 03 gherbo album was dirt
@juliafox1652
Need more artists likE 22GZ, these kids nowadays growing up with these weirdo rappers who just usin dat site AUTHENTIC views to get they hits up to go Ham.
@fuckaroundboyz3366
Not only is he killing the song but that beat make me wanna get up and bust a move 🥳
@ish8322
Only real New Yorkers listen to 22gz