The Funeral
B.I.B. "Behind Iron Bars" Lyrics
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Ghost
Did lot
Stone cold shooter, let the heater blow
Gun that a just main Twitter, follow the leader though
Up in the hood, homie askin, I got my Nina on
Just stood his eyes on some niggas that he needed gone
If you die to shine then ice ain’t for you
If the sky fall then the sky can’t warn you
When your head crack the base don’t warn you
Lightin up weed, pour that sour
In the streets in the mix like Kool Aid powder
Ride on them niggas, show em you ain’t coward
Yea you got family but you ain’t ours
Get popped up, oxed up, or boxed up
Think it’s a joke then bitch nigga done up up
Cuz I’m ghost and I’m still OG
This time I’m with Statik and it’s real OG, wuddup?
Livin rich or livin poor
Funerals stay on schedule
This not season, can’t stop the heatin
Funerals stay on schedule
All the G’s is getting money and relaxin
But funerals stay on schedule
And I don’t even care about the charges, invade federal
Funerals stay on schedule
I walk the cold streets of the city with big heaters
Ready for cats, there’s no one up, they dick beat us
Yea it’s Big B, the trill OG walkin
So keep yo mouth shut when the OG talkin
If I want your opinion then nigga I’ll beat it out of you
I’m real for the gunners bitch, I do on what I gotta do
And that’s got a lot to do with where I was raised
Reach and old man in the trill where they roamin with K’s
Always round with the gauge and they lurkin with meaners
Who will serve to get paid, committing more than misdemeanors
Once the while the shit you see my nigga do in his life
The average shit, there’s no one on here every night
You can go to PA, til they beam all the yonkers
The young niggas wilin in the streets, going bonkers
Best thing I could do right now is pray for you
Just to narrow that pistol nigga to lay on you, hold up
Livin rich or livin poor
Funerals stay on schedule
This not season, can’t stop the heatin
Funerals stay on schedule
All the G’s is getting money and relaxin
But funerals stay on schedule
And I don’t even care about the charges, invade federal
Funerals stay on schedule
For every nigga that say he proud of me
It’s a nigga that’s out for me
Feelin like Martin Luther, I’m standin out on the balcony
Niggas used to be tough but I cut em off, call em equities
Niggas was in the fam with me, only niggas that dance with me
Bitches ain’t wanna fuck, now they on and this for a chance with me
If you knew what that bass meant this is my fuckin rhapsody
Feel like I’m a rhapsody, killin it with my faculty
High up above the ground, I swear I’m defying gravity
Yea I be younger but when I grow up I’mma buy me something
I always knew I’m like the psyche bluffin
Miss clear where the hustle, watch where I could see the future
We got bigger guns than dreams, little niggas will shoot ya
For no reason other than colors, he looked up to his brother
Now we layin beside him, too many tears for a mother
Too many story of hunger but fuck ya
If I must so I be out here in the streets tryna teach my niggas to come up, word
Livin rich or livin poor
Funerals stay on schedule
This not season, can’t stop the heatin
Funerals stay on schedule
All the G’s is getting money and relaxin
But funerals stay on schedule
And I don’t even care about the charges, invade federal
Funerals stay on schedule
The opening verse of "The Funeral" by B.I.B. "Behind Iron Bars" presents an image of a cold-blooded shooter who has no qualms about avenging his enemies. The lyrics suggest that violence is a way of life in the hood and that the singer has to protect himself by any means necessary. The line "just stood his eyes on some niggas that he needed gone" implies that the shooter is vigilant and pays close attention to potential threats. The next lines illustrate that once the decision to eliminate someone has been made, there's no going back. The use of the recorder metaphor suggests that life is like a performance and that there are no do-overs. The following lines underscore the fact that the characters in the song are part of a dangerous world where violence is pervasive, and those who try to shine by flaunting their wealth are vulnerable to attack. The reference to a head cracking sets up the next verse where the shooter warns his enemies that they will be eliminated if they don't watch their backs.
In the second verse, the singer, who reveals himself to be Big B, continues the violent theme. However, he offers a glimpse of the psychological toll that such a life can take on an individual. The line "If I want your opinion then nigga I’ll beat it out of you" suggests that the singer is used to getting his way and that he has no patience for dissent. Ironically, the lyrics imply that Big B is a leader, but he's also trapped in the vicious cycle of violence that he's perpetuated. The line "Once the while the shit you see my nigga do in his life" suggests that the singer is aware of the dangers and is trying to warn others to avoid making the same mistakes. Finally, the reference to Martin Luther King and the balcony implies that Big B is making a plea for change, and that he wants to be heard, but he's also aware that the path to change won't be an easy one.
Line by Line Meaning
Stone cold shooter, let the heater blow
I am a skilled marksman and ready to shoot my gun.
Gun that a just main Twitter, follow the leader though
I am a leader and my followers will do what I tell them to, just like they do on social media platform Twitter.
Up in the hood, homie askin, I got my Nina on
In my neighborhood, someone asked if I am carrying my gun named Nina, which I am.
Just stood his eyes on some niggas that he needed gone
I noticed some people who need to be eliminated.
It’s like that recorder, life ain’t normal
Life is like a tape recorder, it is not typical or average.
If you die to shine then ice ain’t for you
If you risk your life to get ahead, then wearing expensive jewelry is not worth it.
If the sky fall then the sky can’t warn you
When something unexpected happens, it does not come with a warning.
When your head crack the base don’t warn you
When you get hurt or killed, there is no advance warning.
Livin rich or livin poor
Funerals stay on schedule
Whether you are wealthy or poor, death will come when it is time.
All the G’s is getting money and relaxin
But funerals stay on schedule
Gangsters are able to make money and have leisure time, but death is inevitable.
I walk the cold streets of the city with big heaters
Ready for cats, there’s no one up, they dick beat us
I walk through the cold city streets with a large gun, prepared for potential threats.
If I want your opinion then nigga I’ll beat it out of you
I’m real for the gunners bitch, I do on what I gotta do
I will obtain someone's opinion by force if necessary, I am committed to my gangster lifestyle.
For every nigga that say he proud of me
It’s a nigga that’s out for me
While some people support me, there are also people who want to harm me because of my success.
Niggas used to be tough but I cut em off, call em equities
Niggas was in the fam with me, only niggas that dance with me
People who used to be part of my gang but are no longer useful are referred to as 'equities.' Only those who are loyal to me and 'dance' with me are true family.
High up above the ground, I swear I’m defying gravity
Yea I be younger but when I grow up I’mma buy me something
I feel like I am invincible and will continue to succeed. Even though I am young, I plan to work hard and achieve financial success.
We got bigger guns than dreams, little niggas will shoot ya
For no reason other than colors, he looked up to his brother
Young gangsters have access to powerful firearms and are willing to use them without cause, merely based on their gang affiliation.
Now we layin beside him, too many tears for a mother
Too many story of hunger but fuck ya
Too many young gangsters are killed and their mothers are left grieving. While their hunger may be a contributing factor to their lifestyle, it is ultimately meaningless in the face of violence.
If I must so I be out here in the streets tryna teach my niggas to come up, word
If necessary, as a leader, I will try to mentor young gangsters and help them succeed.
And I don’t even care about the charges, invade federal
Funerals stay on schedule
I am not concerned with legal consequences, death is always imminent for gangsters.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BERNARD JAMES FREEMAN, CHAUNCEY A. HOLLIS, DAVID STYLES, PATRICK OWEN BARIL
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