Open Fire
Archie Bang Lyrics


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Oh my God,
What's up?
That's my jam!
S**t just got real!

Said I'm a Brookline n***a straight out a flat bush
With a chick on my shoulder, wish a n***a would
Been nicknamed the chrome hand, cause I did it for the hood
Ain't no rappers feeling like, so make sure it's understood!
Bang-bang kids, don't make money like we should
Cross my heart, hope to die, knock on wood!
Whole in the streets shaking, but it ain't sure
It ain't hitch man, it ain't Jackass
Bang and I'm strap with the mac
Looking all shots and send the clips in the backs
'Forgot! Can't let them n***a have it
And it's devalue, the way we back at it

Hook:
Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
Death for the' we slay and serve
Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
Death for the' we slay and serve
Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
Death for the' we slay and serve
Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
Death for the' we slay and serve
Open fire!

Yeah, cool mind, collect the'
Dump me one time, paper chasing more mind
I'm banging on the front line, watching haters flat line
Promised to God a long time coming!
I know the real and the suckers who will be fronting
Work ain't moving, black ain't pumping
' young boys get the dumping
Shut down blocks, nothing personal, cousin!
Had your chance, and why now, we run this
Bad b*****s f**k, wrong singing
Worth a word, bottles on deck
Kush to burn, beginning at the end.
Homie, you gonna learn!

Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
Death for the' we slay and serve
Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
Death for the' we slay and serve
Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
Death for the' we slay and serve
Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
Death for the' we slay and serve
Open fire!

My desire, reach for expire
And meantime, bring you the heat, is going ignite you
Yeah, this the ambitions of this rider
Suicidal, kamikaze pilots!
Split for the left, she roll it down my light
Man n****r, why you're trying to fight it?
Huh, audio crack for your speakers
Product like yours change appearance and features,
Feel a n***a s**t, listen, let your own wish
Trying to be the front man' at this rap s**t
Yeah, ya really just don't get'
We're all in, b***h!

Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
Death for the' we slay and serve
Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
Death for the' we slay and serve
Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
Death for the' we slay and serve
Click, clack, prepare is our only fight




Death for the' we slay and serve
Open fire!

Overall Meaning

The song "Open Fire" by Archie Bang is a rap song that speaks about gang-related violence and street life. The first verse tells us that the singer is from Brookline and has a reputation for being tough. He carries a weapon and is ready for anyone who tries to threaten him or his girl. He mentions that they don't make as much money as they should, but they will do what it takes to survive. The hook of the song is a call to arms, where the lyrics emphasize the idea that the only way to survive in the streets is to be prepared to fight to the death.


In the second verse, the song talks about the singer's experiences in the streets. He has been hunting down his enemies and promised himself that one day, he will make it big. He also mentions that he knows who the real haters are, and he won't let them bring him down. The hook repeats the message that death is their only option in the dangerous world in which they live. The final verse talks about the gun violence and destroying one's enemies to achieve success, expressing that this is the kind of language they speak and an attitude necessary to make it in the gang-ridden environments.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my God,
Expressing surprise or alarm.


What's up?
Asking what is happening or how someone is doing.


That's my jam!
Referring to the song being enjoyed and appreciated.


Sh**t just got real!
Referring to the situation becoming intense, serious or dangerous.


Said I'm a Brookline n***a straight out a flat bush
The rapper is from Brookline, and is originally from Flatbush in Brooklyn.


With a chick on my shoulder, wish a n***a would
The rapper is confident and not afraid to confront anyone who disrespects him or his date.


Been nicknamed the chrome hand, cause I did it for the hood
The rapper is known as chrome hand due to his reputation for defending his neighborhood.


Ain't no rappers feeling like, so make sure it's understood!
The rapper feels that he is superior to other rappers and wants to make this clear.


Bang-bang kids, don't make money like we should
The rapper is referring to individuals who are not as successful as they should be, despite being involved in illegal activities.


Cross my heart, hope to die, knock on wood!
The rapper is making a promise, swearing to maintain his word, and hoping for good luck.


Whole in the streets shaking, but it ain't sure
Referring to how things are not stable or certain in the streets.


It ain't hitch man, it ain't Jackass
The rapper is stating that their activities are different from what is depicted in pop culture.


Bang and I'm strap with the mac
The rapper has a gun with him at all times.


Looking all shots and send the clips in the backs
The rapper is ready to shoot, and he'll put the bullets in the back of his enemies.


'Forgot! Can't let them n***a have it
Referring to a need for protection of his territory, possessions or loved ones.


And it's devalue, the way we back at it
Despite being involved in dangerous activities, the rapper feels compelled to continue due to the circumstances he's in.


Click, clack, prepare is our only fight
The rapper is preparing to fight and shoot his enemies.


Death for the' we slay and serve
Referring to the severe consequences of crossing the rapper and his crew.


Yeah, cool mind, collect the'
The rapper remains calm and composed, even in tense or dangerous situations.


Dump me one time, paper chasing more mind
The rapper is focused on earning money, regardless of the methods he uses.


I'm banging on the front line, watching haters flat line
The rapper is involved in direct conflict and violence as he watches his enemies being killed.


Promised to God a long time coming!
Referring to long-standing plans or promises.


I know the real and the suckers who will be fronting
The rapper is experienced and can tell who is genuine and who is not.


Work ain't moving, black ain't pumping
The rapper is referring to a lack of success in illegal activities.


' young boys get the dumping
Referring to violence and guns being used by those younger and less experienced in street warfare.


Shut down blocks, nothing personal, cousin!
The rapper is prepared to eliminate anyone who gets in his way, but states that it is not a personal vendetta.


Had your chance, and why now, we run this
The rapper is established and successful, and those who had opportunities before now must accept his power.


Bad b*****s f**k, wrong singing
The rapper is stating that he is involved with attractive women, but they are not invested in his goals or success.


Worth a word, bottles on deck
Referring to how people and things are valuable and important within a certain context or environment.


Kush to burn, beginning at the end
The rapper is prepared for possible negative consequences of their activities.


My desire, reach for expire
The rapper is driven to achieve his goals, even if it could result in his own destruction.


And meantime, bring you the heat, is going ignite you
The rapper will provide a challenge or direct violence to those who oppose him.


Yeah, this the ambitions of this rider
The rapper's ambitions fuel his work and goals.


Suicidal, kamikaze pilots!
The rapper is willing to die to pursue his goals.


Split for the left, she roll it down my light
Referring to using drugs and drug culture as a way to cope with life on the streets.


Man n****r, why you're trying to fight it?
The rapper is questioning why others are resisting the street lifestyle or his power.


Huh, audio crack for your speakers
The rapper's music is highly potent and addictive.


Product like yours change appearance and features
Referring to how others imitate or try to change themselves to resemble the rapper and his success.


Feel a n***a s**t, listen, let your own wish
Encouraging the listener to experience and react to his music in their own way.


Trying to be the front man' at this rap s**t
The rapper is in competition with others in the rap industry, but he feels that he is superior to them.


Yeah, ya really just don't get'
Referring to how others misunderstand or underestimate the rapper and his intentions or abilities.


We're all in, b***h!
The rapper and his crew are fully committed to their goals and lifestyle, no matter how dangerous or destructive they may be.




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