Gringo
Akon ( Konvicted ) Lyrics


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Konvict music upfront
Gotta get my block soad up you know me
Gotta get my block soad up you know me

Eyo gringo eyo gringo
I heard you wan some marijuana
Or some pure white coca
Eyo gringo eyo gringo
See i never been a smoker
Im just ur neighbourhood dealer

And im tryin to keep my block soad up.
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up

See i woke up early as hell one morning
And i noticed my stash was half gone
Cause these feens cant stop smokin ma rocks
Around my way these niggas been worry
Fighting for teritory thats my
Cause these cats cant stop live cuz of my shots
Ima show u right now im reason the block is moving
I got dubs at the price of a dime
Thats why im on top and i wont stop
Cause i get it so cheap no matter what i wont be losing
Re up spots is so hard to find
But i got one
Cool ass mexican man

Eyo gringo eyo gringo
I heard you wan some marijuana
Or some pure white coca
Eyo gringo eyo gringo
See i never been a smoker
Jus ur neighbourhood dealer

And im tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up

You can find me on the other side of the border
Where the 100 grand in my pocket
For the first trip jus pack a lil somthin
Cause ima bring the work back by the air
Or even by water
What ever it take to get to the crib
Gotta play it safe cause they out there
See i got so much client ? waiting
I cant just make one trip
But i gotta get enough to supply the sibling
But i gotta be careful smugglin in
Vaseline rapped around so it hide the sent
While i wait Jose
He 'll bring it to me

Eyo gringo eyo gringo
I heard you wan some marijuana
Or some pure white coca
Eyo gringo eyo gringo
See i never been a smoker
Jus ur neighborhood dealer

And im tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up




Tryin to keep my block soad up
Tryin to keep my block soad up

Overall Meaning

In "Gringo," Akon speaks from the perspective of a local dealer in his neighborhood, who is trying to keep his business afloat by selling drugs to those around him. He emphasizes his desire to keep his "block soad up" -- a reference to maintaining a steady supply of drugs to sell -- while also acknowledging that he himself is not a smoker. He also references the dangers and obstacles of the drug trade, such as territorial fights with other drug dealers and the need to smuggle drugs across the border without getting caught by law enforcement.


Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of desperation and perseverance in the face of difficult circumstances. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed in his business, even if that means taking risks and breaking the law. At the same time, he acknowledges that the lifestyle he is living is not sustainable, and ultimately he may face negative consequences for his actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Konvict music upfront
The introduction of the song stating the record label name.


Gotta get my block soad up you know me
A statement indicating the need to keep the supply of drugs on the street high to maintain business and keep the profits flowing.


Eyo gringo eyo gringo
A callout to a potential customer looking to buy drugs, specifically marijuana or cocaine.


I heard you wan some marijuana or some pure white coca
A direct question to the potential customer, confirming their desire to purchase drugs.


See i never been a smoker im just ur neighbourhood dealer
A statement made by the drug dealer indicating that he does not use the drugs he sells, but rather sells to his neighbors to make money.


And im tryin to keep my block soad up.
A reference to the need to maintain a steady flow of drugs on the streets and the fact that the dealer is doing his best to fulfill this requirement.


See i woke up early as hell one morning and i noticed my stash was half gone
An incident where the drug dealer realized that half of his stock of drugs had been used up by customers, emphasizing the high demand for these drugs in the area.


Cause these feens cant stop smokin ma rocks around my way these niggas been worry fighting for teritory thats my
A statement indicating how the drug dealers' customers are using up his stock faster than he can replenish it, leading to fights amongst them for the limited supply.


Cause these cats cant stop live cuz of my shots
The dealers' observation that his customers rely heavily on the drugs he supplies, indicating that they are willing to fight for their share of them.


Ima show u right now im reason the block is moving I got dubs at the price of a dime
The dealer is boasting about his ability to keep the drug supply moving and the fact that he can offer his customers relatively inexpensive drugs for a good price.


Thats why im on top and i wont stop cause i get it so cheap no matter what i wont be losing
The dealer is confident that he can continue to stay on top of the drug trade because he sources the drugs at very low prices and can therefore make a good profit even with the competition.


Re up spots is so hard to find but i got one cool ass mexican man
A reference to the lack of reliable sources for drug supplies and the dealers' ability to secure drugs from a trusted source in Mexico.


You can find me on the other side of the border where the 100 grand in my pocket
An indication of the dealers' willingness to travel to Mexico to secure his supply of drugs, indicating the importance of this supply to his business.


For the first trip jus pack a lil somthin cause ima bring the work back by the air or even by water
A suggestion that the dealer should take a small amount of drugs with him on the first trip to avoid suspicion and the fact that he will use various means of transport to get these drugs back to his business location.


What ever it take to get to the crib gotta play it safe cause they out there
A statement acknowledging the risk associated with drug-smuggling and the need to take necessary precautions to avoid getting caught by law enforcement.


See i got so much client ? waiting i cant just make one trip but i gotta get enough to supply the sibling
The dealer acknowledges the demand for the drugs in his area and the need to make multiple trips to maintain a steady supply for his customers.


But i gotta be careful smugglin in vaseline rapped around so it hide the sent
A reference to the dealers' careful approach to smuggling in drugs by hiding them in a concealed manner to avoid detection by law enforcement officers.


While i wait Jose he 'll bring it to me
A statement indicating the dealers' reliance on someone named Jose to bring him a supply of drugs while he waits in a concealed location.




Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GIORGIO TUINFORT, THIAM ALIAUNE

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Djavan Almeida

O ano era 2008 curtia muito esse som época do quartel

AproposJarl

I was a 13-14 y.o. kid when this song came out , me and my boys were listening this in summer camp singing and screaming at everyone“ayo gringo” and few days ago this song just popped out of nowhere in my recommendations and those memories , friends and sweet time of childhood..no I’m not crying it’s just a memories.. btw I’m from russia peace to everyone 🤟🏾🤙🏾

Alan Miranda

Camp here in the USA? Or a sufrían camp?

Alan Miranda

Russian**

AproposJarl

@Alan Miranda to be specific - thats a place in the south of Russia. between Caucasus mountains in the North Ossetia-Alania where i'm from! to my regret i've never been in USA but maybe one day...

B

Live well

KZ pro 225

Thanks you man

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Manuel raposo

Isso é músicas que pode passar muitos anos é sempre bonitas

Emmzman

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Jeanna 23

Как же он мне нравится😍 И песня огонь

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