Sanguine
Babenstein Lyrics

Fuck no, baby
Strongly expressing a negative response.

Turn off the lights
Requesting to turn off the lights.

She like "Jesus Christ!"
She is using a religious figure to express her surprise or disbelief.

I′m like, "close, but girl, not quite"
Expressing a correction or disagreement to her statement.

Return of the mac
Returning with style and confidence after some time away.

Yo I'm black
Identifying and affirming oneself as black.

And more clever than ever
Asserting an increase in wit or intelligence.

Let you niggas have it? Neva
Declaring the intention to never concede.

Still loud and ghetto
Despite change or time, maintaining a certain behavior or style.

Still heavy metal
Still maintaining a certain musical genre or style.

Still cause static from Queens to Seattle
Causing a disturbance or reaction across different regions or areas.

You niggas want war but ain't got heart for a battle
People expressing interest in conflict without the willingness or courage to fight for it.

So it's still upchuck and get fucked if you rattled
Still able to upset or beat someone who is easily frightened or flustered.

Somethin like my daddy
Similar to or inspired by one's father.

So downright devilish
Being evil or unscrupulous in a confident or attractive way.

Prince of the night with all sorts of fetishes
Being a sensual and mysterious figure with many unconventional desires.

Got caught in Vegas with like 20 Elvis's
Caught in a compromising or unusual situation involving multiple Elvis Presley impersonators.

You know, ordained and our vow is to recklessness
Being destined or appointed to act recklessly alongside others.

Stressin got my hair gray and black
Experiencing stress that is causing hair to turn gray and black.

Like a nigga tryna recreate a Raiders cap
Trying to replicate the style or look of a Raiders cap in a black and gray hair pattern.

Wanna get paid for talkin shit, baby
Expressing a desire to be paid for speaking negatively or provocatively.

That's what I told her every time she ask me why I rap
Explaining one's motivation for rapping to someone who is curious or skeptical.

My white girls tell me that I'm gnarly
Getting approval or admiration from white individuals who think one is impressive or cool.

And my black girls tell me that I'm lit
Getting approval or admiration from black individuals who think one is impressive or cool.

My brothers insist that I am the shit
Receiving strong praise or admiration from close male friends.

And I say I'm the coldest dude without a dick
Asserting that one is the best or coolest person around, despite not having a male genitalia.

East coast ghost with the most
Being a charismatic and influential figure from the East coast.

Let me irritate a host
Deliberately wanting to annoy or aggravate someone.

Cause my essence is so large
Having a significant and noticeable personality or presence.

Mama said always be modest
Receiving advice from one's mother to be humble and unassuming.

Always be honest
Receiving advice from one's mother to be truthful and sincere.

Don't brag or boast
Receiving advice from one's mother to not boast or show off excessively.

Cause barf troop's here
Announcing the presence and influence of one's crew or associates.

Lend me your ear
Asking someone to listen closely or pay attention.

And [punch on?] a beer
Getting ready to drink a beer or offering someone a beer.

So I can make a toast
Preparing to offer a formal statement or acknowledgement to a group of people.

To every angry fan and every hatin nigga
Addressing and recognizing the existence of one's detractors and opponents.

This here force didn't need the ambition
Asserting that one's current position of power or influence did not come through pursuing ambition.

Dawn of the dead
Invoking the imagery or concepts of a zombie apocalypse or dystopian world.

That's how I'm livin
Describing one's current lifestyle or situation.

Leanin on a headstone
Resting or leaning on a headstone, possibly indicating a connection to the afterlife or death.

Puff if I'm pimpin
Smoking a cigarette or cigar in a confident or stylish manner.

Bag never simpin
Asserting that one never lowers their standards or compromises for someone they are interested in romantically.

Lobster n shrimpin
Indicating that one enjoys and can afford luxurious seafood items.

Your favorite
Asserting oneself as someone's favorite.

Call me old fashioned
Identifying oneself as having traditional or 'old school' values or beliefs.

That cash boy I need that
Stating the importance of money and financial success.

If we're eatin' then you can't give no feedback
If we are making money or successful, there should be no criticism or negative feedback allowed.