Tools
ABK Lyrics
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Straight cap peelas
Walking the earth, been mean since birth
Taking every damn thing in sight that's worth
Somebody stabbing you in the back, for a pebble of crack
Eastside bitches like that
Sometimes I feel that I can't eat, can't sleep
Put me in a hole baby 6 feet deep
I've survived this long with a microphone
Roaming the streets, mean mugging police
Left hand on my nuts right gripping a piece
So now I feel that I owe it to ya'll
You're the reason that I'm here instead of dead and gone
And don't think that I'm here to stress you out
I just wanna let you know what I'm about
(Chorus x2) (Blaze Ya Dead Homie)
Tomahawks, shotguns, axes, chains
These are all the things that a G brings
To your party, birthday, wedding, funeral
Streets is crucial, competition zero
Face facts, do the math
You can try to relax but this killa ain't like that
Wait a minute let me tell the truth
I'm relaxed like a mothaf**ka tomahawking a fool
Walk away just keeping my cool
Like I'm sneaking in line at a big venue
No traits, no motive, nobody, no clue
Yo Blaze am I right? (WOOP WOOP)
That's what the f**k I've been trying to say
Me and my whole damn family acting murderous ways
That's why we only gather once a year
Because the world really can't afford to disappear
So now we all break bread never misled
And the drama that I bring you will never forget
And the ones that's down no matter where you're at
I'm just here to let you know that I got your back
(Chorus x2) (Blaze Ya Dead Homie)
Tomahawks, shotguns, axes, chains
These are all the things that a G brings
To your party, birthday, wedding, funeral
Streets is crucial, competition zero
(Blaze Ya Dead Homie)
I'm bored as the come, homie don't be slipping acting dumb
Shove the pistol in your mouth slightly quicker than some
The streets are talking I be listening, hearing
Repping for my thugs who got nothing to be fearing
Ask me if I ever been jacked, I've been screwed and taxed, don't ask
Some suckas with two little stripes to attack
Mothaf**kas ain't shit, I'm a soldier
Drag bodies into coffins by they bitch ass shoulders
Middle name Murda, Colton Grundy the rest
You see me packing a gun in the vest
Now do your best to stay alive, I ain't never gonna die
Eternal like the galaxy, who wanna try?
Me, I tell you one more time right I foze for mine
Ain't no way ain't anybody gonna stop my shine
Do the drivebys bitch smacking hoes and robberys
I do it for the streets and the money, show respect
(Chorus x4) (Blaze Ya Dead Homie)
Tomahawks, shotguns, axes, chains
These are all the things that a G brings
To your party, birthday, wedding, funeral
Streets is crucial, competition zero
The song "Tools" by ABK (Anybody Killa) featuring Blaze Ya Dead Homie is a hardcore rap song that explores the underground world of gangster life. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where survival is key and where being tough and dangerous is the only way to make it. The opening lines talk about “down ass underground killas” who are always ready to take anything that is worth something. The persona singing has been through a lot, but he’s still standing thanks to his mic and his loyal fans. He is not here to stress anyone out, but he wants to let people know what he’s all about.
Later in the song, Blaze Ya Dead Homie takes over with his own verses, where he talks about being a soldier and taking on anyone who tries to stop him from shining. He claims to be eternal, like the galaxy, and that no one can take him down. In the end, the chorus is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the theme of the song - the tools of the gangster trade- tomahawks, shotguns, axes, and chains.
The song “Tools” is not just an exploration of the underground world, but it is a celebration of it. It is a hardcore rap song that is not for everyone, but for those who can relate and resonate with its themes. The persona in the song emphasizes survival, loyalty, and toughness, and he expects the same from his fans. The music is aggressive, and the lyrics are explicit, which adds to the overall edginess of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna know where the f**k are my down ass underground killas
The artist is looking for his loyal, ruthless supporters who are hidden underground
Walking the earth, been mean since birth
The artist has a rough and cruel personality from the time he was born
Taking every damn thing in sight that's worth
The artist is taking valuable things by force from anyone who owns them
Somebody stabbing you in the back, for a pebble of crack
People betray and harm each other even for a small amount of drugs
Eastside bitches like that
Women from the east side have that kind of attitude
Sometimes I feel that I can't eat, can't sleep
The artist has moments of insomnia and loss of appetite due to his violent lifestyle
Put me in a hole baby 6 feet deep
The artist would rather be dead than give up his lifestyle
Better yet, just leave me alone
The artist wants people to stay away from him and his dangerous lifestyle
I've survived this long with a microphone
The artist believes that his music has helped him to survive this long
Roaming the streets, mean mugging police
The artist is often out in the streets, looking intimidating towards the police
Left hand on my nuts right gripping a piece
The artist holds his gun firmly in his right hand and his genitals with his left hand, ready to protect his manhood and act in self-defense
So now I feel that I owe it to ya'll
The artist believes that he is alive today because of the support of his loyal fans
You're the reason that I'm here instead of dead and gone
The artist acknowledges that his fans saved his life and helped him survive his dangerous lifestyle
And don't think that I'm here to stress you out
The artist wants his fans to know that he doesn't want to burden them or cause them stress
I just wanna let you know what I'm about
The artist wants his fans to understand his way of life and his beliefs
Tomahawks, shotguns, axes, chains
These are the weapons that a gangster brings to a fight
These are all the things that a G brings
A G brings these weapons to show off his power and to intimidate others
Streets is crucial, competition zero
The streets are important and there is no room for competition
Face facts, do the math
Accept reality and understand what is happening
You can try to relax but this killa ain't like that
The artist cannot relax because of his violent way of life
Wait a minute let me tell the truth
The artist wants to be truthful with his fans and not just brag about his weapons
I'm relaxed like a mothaf**ka tomahawking a fool
The artist is relaxed even while using his weapon because he knows he is in control
Walk away just keeping my cool
The artist knows when to back away from a situation to keep himself safe
Like I'm sneaking in line at a big venue
The artist sneaks around like he is at a big event, ready to cause trouble
No traits, no motive, nobody, no clue
The artist has no obvious traits or purpose, and no one knows what he is planning to do
Yo Blaze am I right? (WOOP WOOP)
The artist asks Blaze if he agrees with what he is saying, and Blaze responds positively
That's what the f**k I've been trying to say
The artist is frustrated that people didn't understand him before, and Blaze confirms his message
Me and my whole damn family acting murderous ways
The artist and his family are known for their violent ways of life
That's why we only gather once a year
The artist and his family don't meet often because they don't want to draw too much attention to themselves
Because the world really can't afford to disappear
The artist and his family are crucial to the world, and if they disappeared, the world would suffer a great loss
So now we all break bread never misled
The artist and his family trust each other and never deceive each other
And the drama that I bring you will never forget
The artist knows that his violent lifestyle causes drama, and he wants people to remember it
And the ones that's down no matter where you're at
The artist's loyal supporters will always be there for him, no matter where he is
I'm just here to let you know that I got your back
The artist is telling his fans that he supports them and will protect them if needed
I'm bored as the come, homie don't be slipping acting dumb
The artist is bored and looking for trouble, and warns his friends not to act foolishly
Shove the pistol in your mouth slightly quicker than some
The artist will not hesitate to use his gun to intimidate and threaten others
The streets are talking I be listening, hearing
The artist is always aware of what is happening in the streets and listens to rumors and gossip
Repping for my thugs who got nothing to be fearing
The artist represents and protects his gang members who have nothing to fear
Ask me if I ever been jacked, I've been screwed and taxed, don't ask
The artist has been robbed and forced to pay protection money, and doesn't want to talk about it
Some suckas with two little stripes to attack
The artist is referring to lower-ranked gang members who try to attack him but fail
Mothaf**kas ain't shit, I'm a soldier
The artist sees himself as a powerful soldier and belittles those who try to mess with him
Drag bodies into coffins by they bitch ass shoulders
The artist is willing to kill and dispose of his enemies, showing no mercy or respect for them
Middle name Murda, Colton Grundy the rest
The artist has a nickname that emphasizes his violent tendencies, and uses a different name to go undercover
You see me packing a gun in the vest
The artist carries his gun concealed in his clothing
Now do your best to stay alive, I ain't never gonna die
The artist warns others to stay alive as best they can, and believes that he himself cannot be killed
Eternal like the galaxy, who wanna try?
The artist is comparing himself to the vast and eternal universe, and dares anyone to try to take him down
Me, I tell you one more time right I foze for mine
The artist states that he is always ready to defend himself and his interests
Ain't no way ain't anybody gonna stop my shine
The artist believes that he is unstoppable and will always be successful
Do the drivebys bitch smacking hoes and robberys
The artist participates in drive-by shootings, assaults on women, and robberies to maintain his reputation and lifestyle
I do it for the streets and the money, show respect
The artist does what he does to earn money and gain street credibility, and demands respect from others
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