Bangers
Alchemist Lyrics


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Intro: Lloyd Banks]
Yeah! I'm here nigga, Banks!!! G-G-G-G-G-G Unit!!!

Now don't try to stand next to me (Right)
'Cause I'm the nigga they came here to see (Right)
Ain't nothin round here for free (Right)
And I'm here to let these motherfuckers know
That I'll do anything for the dough (Right)
A felony walkin out the front do' (Right)
Ain't a motherfucker I gotta change fo' (Right)
Therefore I'm a be this way until I go

Yeah! Guess who walk around with diamond chains and rings on 'em
A pair of throwback Jordan's, with the wings on 'em
With all this talking I'm guessin they got them things on 'em
'Cause if not Milli's the Forty Cal's a ring on 'em

I know your kind gettin by leave the city quick
Niggaz bleed just like us I'm on that Biggie shit
First of all I'm sup-posed to ball
I'm sup-posed to have coast to, coast to calls

And your niggaz on your cd's garbage
Yeah they shootin but they missin, sprayin up the wall like graffiti artist
Some niggaz by the bootleg but go and cop the real shit
'Cause the fans love us I'm nicer than grandmothers

I wake up get dressed put on my tan butters
It been this way since Puma's and Super Man cover's
A ice pick could do your liver harm
And have you screamin in the back of the club louder than Lil' Jon

Now don't try to stand next to me (Right)
Cause I'm the nigga they came here to see (Right)
Ain't nothin round here for free (Right)
And I'm here to let these motherfuckers know
That I'll do anything for the dough (Right)
A felony walkin out the front do' (Right)
Ain't a motherfucker I gotta change fo' (Right)
Therefore I'm a be this way until I go

You now lookin at the hood meal ticket seven thou on my wrist
It's kinda hard to keep the balance with this
It keeps the challengers pissed
I vacate to different islands and twist

And back home where the violence exist, now silencers fixed
You buy mileage as gifts as well as man's best friend
And I don't own no rottweillers and pits
It's getting extremely hard for the man to roam

With little kids putting this picture on the camera phone
Shit change now that the cameras on
A bitch will jeopardize the marriage to fuck you when they man is gone
These niggaz ramblin on about the paper that they getting stop it

I got more money than you in my little pocket
Yeah I'm stingy so it's stretch long
With G-Unit sweats on thread needle to Teflon
Des'Eagle and vest on, cause everybody ain't enthused
That's your name's around about good news, FUCK YOU!!!






Yeah! Yeah!

Overall Meaning

In "Bangers," Alchemist featuring Lloyd Banks rap about their money, success in the industry, and the challenges they face to maintain it. Banks starts off very self-assured, bragging about his diamond chains and rings, and sneakers like throwback Jordans. He proceeds to explain that he will do anything for the dough, including committing felonies. He highlights his skill in battling people to earn his money, saying that he doesn't have to change his ways to fit in.


He then moves on to a discussion of the violence and danger that comes with being successful. Mentioning his seven thousand dollar watch, Banks explains that even though he is rich, he still has to deal with challengers and violence. He admits that it is difficult to keep himself safe and secure.


Overall, the song is a declaration of his success, a warning to those who would stand in his way, and a reflection of the hard work and risk-taking that came with that success. It highlights the violence, both physical and emotional, that often comes with success, and the pressure to maintain that success.


Line by Line Meaning

Now don't try to stand next to me (Right)
Don't even try to stand close to me because I'm the center of attention here.


'Cause I'm the nigga they came here to see (Right)
People came here to see me and not you, so back off.


Ain't nothin round here for free (Right)
There's no such thing as a free ride in this place, everything comes at a cost.


And I'm here to let these motherfuckers know
I want everyone to be aware that I'll do anything for money and I won't compromise.


That I'll do anything for the dough (Right)
I'm ready to do anything that it takes to earn a lot of money.


A felony walkin out the front do' (Right)
I'm not afraid of the law and ready to kick off a crime if it means earning good cash.


Ain't a motherfucker I gotta change fo' (Right)
I'm happy with who I am and I'm not going to change for anyone.


Yeah! Guess who walk around with diamond chains and rings on 'em
I'm the one who wears expensive diamond chains and rings as a style statement.


A pair of throwback Jordan's, with the wings on 'em
I'm wearing vintage Air Jordan shoes with wings on them.


With all this talking I'm guessin they got them things on 'em
I'm suspecting my opponents of carrying heavy firearms with them.


'Cause if not Milli's the Forty Cal's a ring on 'em
If they don't have Millimeter guns, they'll surely have 40 caliber.


I know your kind gettin by leave the city quick
Your type doesn't stick around the city for long and leaves as soon as possible.


Niggaz bleed just like us I'm on that Biggie shit
Black people bleed like all others, and I'm rapping like the late Notorious B.I.G.


First of all I'm sup-posed to ball
My first priority is to play hard on the court.


I'm sup-posed to have coast to, coast to calls
I'm supposed to receive phone calls from people residing across the whole country.


And your niggaz on your cd's garbage
Your friends featured on your CDs are unworthy of praise.


Yeah they shootin but they missin, sprayin up the wall like graffiti artist
Although they're trying to shoot, they're missing and the bullets are just hitting the wall.


Some niggaz by the bootleg but go and cop the real shit
Some people might buy the bootleg version of the album but will ultimately get the authentic copy.


'Cause the fans love us I'm nicer than grandmothers
Our fans adore us and I'm more kind than even grandmothers.


I wake up get dressed put on my tan butters
I wake up, get ready and put on my Tan Timberland boots.


It been this way since Puma's and Super Man cover's
I've been wearing stylish shoes since the time when Puma sneakers and Superman converse shoes were in fashion.


A ice pick could do your liver harm
An ice pick can cause serious damage to someone's liver.


And have you screamin in the back of the club louder than Lil' Jon
It can even make someone scream way more loudly than Lil' Jon does in the club.


You now lookin at the hood meal ticket seven thou on my wrist
I'm now the perfect way for the people of the hood to earn some quick cash by staring at the flashy bracelet on my wrist.


It's kinda hard to keep the balance with this
It's tough to maintain balance when wearing something as heavy and huge as this bracelet.


It keeps the challengers pissed
It makes my opponents angry since they can't even afford something remotely close to it.


I vacate to different islands and twist
I like to jet off to various islands where I can indulge in leisure activities and relax.


And back home where the violence exist, now silencers fixed
When I'm back home where violence is widespread, I make sure to use silencers in my arms to avoid attracting unnecessary trouble.


You buy mileage as gifts as well as man's best friend
Some of you buy fancy cars as presents for people, just like you would buy a loyal dog.


And I don't own no rottweillers and pits
Contrary to popular belief, I don't own any Rottweilers or Pit Bulls.


It's getting extremely hard for the man to roam
It's becoming increasingly challenging for a man like me to travel freely, unchecked, due to widespread crime.


With little kids putting this picture on the camera phone
Young children nowadays are more likely to film my every movement on their mobile phones.


Shit change now that the cameras on
People's attitudes change when they feel they're being watched, now that there are cameras everywhere.


A bitch will jeopardize the marriage to fuck you when they man is gone
Many women are willing to risk their marriage to sleep with me when their partners aren't around.


These niggaz ramblin on about the paper that they getting stop it
These people are constantly boasting about the cash they've made, and it needs to stop.


I got more money than you in my little pocket
I might have more money than you in my back pocket alone.


Yeah I'm stingy so it's stretch long
I'm very frugal, so my money lasts me a long time.


With G-Unit sweats on thread needle to Teflon
I'm wearing G-Unit sweatpants with a seam made of bulletproof Teflon fiber.


Des'Eagle and vest on, cause everybody ain't enthused
I've got a Desert Eagle pistol and a bulletproof vest on my person since I can't trust everyone's intentions.


That's your name's around about good news, FUCK YOU!!!
If your name is being talked about because of some positive news, then I don't care and I'm telling you to fuck off.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: ALAN MAMAN, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LLOYD

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