Close Call
ABK Lyrics
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Right Place,
Right Time,
Close Call,
What Does It Matta?
Clean get away keeping my dirty pockets fatter
Smooth operation plans well thought out
Hands in the air is what I'm talking about
The one crazy native representing Psychopathic
Down for the D cause the D is where I struggle
Underground, wicked shit Motha Fackooo!
[Chorus:](2x)
Do you want that native shit?
(Yes we want that native shit!)
Do you want that crazy shit?
(Yes we want that crazy shit!)
Do you want that wickid shit?
(Yes we want that wickid shit!)
"Twenty thousand hardcore members, fourty thousand county affiliates, and twenty thousand more not organized, but ready to fight, sixty thousand soldiers. Now they ain't but twenty thousand police in the whole town, can you dig it? Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!??
Do you run with the hatchet?
(Yes we run with the hatchet!)
LYRICS BY: Billy Decker
"Close Call" is a rap song by ABK that speaks about the power of being in the right place at the right time. The song is an ode to ABK's street-smart persona and his ability to navigate through life's obstacles with ease. ABK boasts about his "clean get away" which keeps his "dirty pockets fatter." He describes his plans as "smooth operations," well thought out and executed flawlessly, resulting in the hands in the air celebration. ABK identifies himself as a warrior who proudly represents Psychopathic, a label owned by Insane Clown Posse, and proclaims his allegiance to " underground wicked sh*t Motha Fackooo!" Despite struggling in Detroit, the D, ABK remains committed to surviving and thriving in the rap world. The chorus of the song shows that ABK understands his fan base desires his unique flavor of music that is native, crazy, and wicked. The song's most memorable line is a sample from the movie The Warriors, which showcases ABK's love for cinema and hip hop culture.
The song's inspiration comes from the everyday life experiences of ABK, who grew up in the streets of Detroit. ABK wanted to show how his street smarts and cunning nature contributed to his success. While the lyrics glorify a criminal underworld that often causes harm, it is important to understand ABK's message, which emphasizes the importance of preparation, timing, and perseverance. ABK's willingness to represent a music label that promotes grotesque imagery and language showcases his unapologetic nature and commitment to authenticity in his art.
Line by Line Meaning
Right Place,
I was in the right place at the right time
Right Time,
Things fell into place with perfect timing
Close Call,
It was a dangerous situation that almost went wrong
What Does It Matta?
It doesn't matter because I got away clean and made money
Clean get away keeping my dirty pockets fatter
I got away with the crime and made a profit
Smooth operation plans well thought out
I planned everything perfectly to pull off the crime
Hands in the air is what I'm talking about
I celebrate my success with arms up in the air
No doubt call me a warrior, running with a hatchet,
I am a brave and fierce warrior, representing my crew with my hatchet in hand
The one crazy native representing Psychopathic
I am proud to stand for my tribe and the rap group Psychopathic
Down for the D cause the D is where I struggle
I am committed to representing Detroit, where I come from and face hardships
Underground, wicked shit Motha Fackooo!
I create and perform underground rap with wicked, rebellious themes
Do you want that native shit?
Do you want to hear my rap that celebrates my Native American heritage?
(Yes we want that native shit!)
Yes, we want to hear your rap about your heritage
Do you want that crazy shit?
Do you want to hear my radical and wild rap songs?
(Yes we want that crazy shit!)
Yes, we want to hear your wild and unpredictable rap songs
Do you want that wickid shit?
Do you want to hear my rap with dark and twisted themes?
(Yes we want that wickid shit!)
Yes, we want to hear your dark and twisted rap songs
"Twenty thousand hardcore members, fourty thousand county affiliates, and twenty thousand more not organized, but ready to fight, sixty thousand soldiers. Now they ain't but twenty thousand police in the whole town, can you dig it? Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!??
I am part of a large and determined group of rebels, ready to fight for our beliefs. There are more of us than there are police, and we are ready to stand up for our cause
Do you run with the hatchet?
Do you stand with my group, Psychopathic, and identify with our symbol, the hatchet?
(Yes we run with the hatchet!)
Yes, we stand with your group and identify with the hatchet symbol
Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.