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Banks Lyrics
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Yeah
Dummy try to rob me fifty shots he better run for it
Cause I cause I
Almighty
Cause I cause I
Touchdown touchdown touchdown
Aye
I seen the fire rise in his eyes right before he rolled them
The only bi you ever heard about me is that I'm bicoastal
Not afraid to stop at red lights because I got it on me
I'll tell one thang do not fuck with my intelligent
My ex got cheated on three hundred times due to negligence
Found out where they paying fifty too ain't looked back every since
I curved him in his house his body doused let's burn the evidence
This shit right here can take a whole four ain't no comparing this
I bumped my head way too many times I got the message quick
You got to take a L before you find out what the lesson is
A bitch that ain't my bitch tripping on me who you questioning
I'm tryna figure out
Fuck is all this lip about
Bitch you sound so much better with my dick all in yo mouth
Lame nigga called me out like ain't no boppers in this house
Hit him once
Hit him twice
Watch him drop
Where the fuck was all these niggas at when I was sitting broke
I can take all your pain away cause I was selling hope
Feel like black and blue me and Nacara west selling phones
Dodging black and blues me and Lil thirty west selling Bo's
Them bitches in my house they wanna find it got to search for it
Lil bitch suck my dick she want a nut she got to work for it
Slutty fucked my partner she want money got a blunt for her
Dummy try to rob me fifty shots he betta run for it
Cause I cause I worked for it
Cause I cause I worked for it
Cause I cause I worked for it
You better run for it
I can't take no shorts lil woody I need me
She don't want no Percocet but bloody I need three
How I get the max off my bag cause I don't sleep
You can sit around and starve but nigga I'm gone eat
If you a patient I'm a doctor
If she hot and bothered
Zell got you
Fuck a bitch in house shoes
Shit get awkward
Give a bitch no option
Boot her block her
Niggas plotting stalking
I won't do no talking
Pick a coffin
You was in them books
I was in the office
Trapping
Have a fiend sniff the whole shit
And his reaction
Gone tell me if we playing with that fire ain't no matches
Be a cold day in hell she ever see my mattress
It's gone be a cold day in hell you ever touch my brother
Nigga fuck your big sister
My big sister will come stop bitches
He a op and that's your mans you got to die cause too cause you run with him
They'll never put the bag in your hands because you fumble shit
I'll never give a pass you ain't my mans
Where the fuck was all these niggas at when I was sitting broke
I can take all your pain away cause I was selling hope
Feel like black and blue me and Nacara west selling phones
Dodging black and blues me and Lil thirty west selling Bo's
Them bitches in my house they wanna find it got to search for it
Lil bitch suck my dick she want a nut she got to work for it
Slutty fucked my partner she want money got a blunt for her
Dummy try to rob me fifty shots he betta run for it
Cause I cause I worked for it
Cause I cause I worked for it
Cause I cause I worked for it
You better run for it
The song "Work" by Banks is brimming with hard-hitting lyrics that deal with violence, betrayal, and the struggles of coming up in the rap game. The opening lyrics set the tone for the rest of the song with their explosive intensity. The line "Dummy try to rob me fifty shots he better run for it" speaks to the dangers of being a rapper who has attained a level of success. The word "dummy" implies that the would-be robber is foolish for thinking they can take on Banks and come out unscathed. The repetition of the phrase "cause I cause I" serves to reinforce Banks's power and influence. The line " touchdown touchdown touchdown" could be interpreted as a reference to both football and success in the music industry.
The next verse is filled with graphic descriptions of violence, including the line "Seen a nigga fall out and die blood hit him up close." This is a visceral image that highlights the brutal reality of living in certain neighborhoods. Banks further emphasizes this point by saying, "I'm not afraid to stop at red lights because I got it on me." In other words, he's always carrying a weapon to protect himself. The line "My ex got cheated on three hundred times due to negligence" suggests that Banks has had personal experiences with unfaithful partners. The imagery of "curving him in his house his body doused let's burn the evidence" is a chilling depiction of Banks's willingness to erase any evidence that might incriminate him.
Overall, "Work" is a song that highlights the darker side of the rap world. Banks's lyrics are raw and unflinching, addressing themes like violence, betrayal, and struggle. At the same time, the song is also a testament to Banks's power and influence. He has worked hard to get where he is, and he is not afraid to defend himself against anyone who tries to take him down.
Line by Line Meaning
Classic
This song is going to be a classic.
Yeah
I am confirming or agreeing with what was previously said.
Dummy try to rob me fifty shots he better run for it
Anyone who tries to rob me will face fifty shots and better run away as fast as they can.
Cause I cause I
Almighty
Cause I cause I
I am claiming that I am almighty and powerful because it is me causing these things to happen.
Touchdown touchdown touchdown
Aye
I am celebrating like I just scored a touchdown in a football game.
Seen a nigga fall out and die blood hit him up close
I seen the fire rise in his eyes right before he rolled them
I witnessed someone get shot and killed up close and saw the fear in their eyes before they died.
The only bi you ever heard about me is that I'm bicoastal
The only thing people know about me is that I live on both coasts.
Not afraid to stop at red lights because I got it on me
I am not afraid to stop at red lights because I am carrying a weapon.
I'll tell one thang do not fuck with my intelligent
I am warning people not to mess with my smarts or intelligence.
My ex got cheated on three hundred times due to negligence
My ex was cheated on three hundred times because they weren't careful or attentive enough.
Found out where they paying fifty too ain't looked back every since
Once I found out that others were getting paid more than me, I never looked back and won't settle for less.
I curved him in his house his body doused let's burn the evidence
I avoided a confrontation with him in his house and then disposed of his body to hide the evidence of what I did.
This shit right here can take a whole four ain't no comparing this
This thing I am doing right now takes a lot of effort and time, there's no comparison to it.
I bumped my head way too many times I got the message quick
I've made mistakes so many times that I finally learned my lesson quickly.
You got to take a L before you find out what the lesson is
You won't learn what the lesson is until you experience failure or take a loss.
A bitch that ain't my bitch tripping on me who you questioning
A girl who isn't even my girlfriend is criticizing me, who is she to question me?
I'm tryna figure out
I am trying to understand or solve something.
Fuck is all this lip about
Bitch you sound so much better with my dick all in yo mouth
Stop talking nonsense and start doing something productive, like performing oral sex on me.
Lame nigga called me out like ain't no boppers in this house
Hit him once
Hit him twice
Watch him drop
A weak guy challenged me, claiming there were no pretty girls in the house, so I punched him twice and knocked him out.
Where the fuck was all these niggas at when I was sitting broke
I can take all your pain away cause I was selling hope
Where were all the people who are now successful when I was struggling? I can make others feel better because I was once in their shoes.
Feel like black and blue me and Nacara west selling phones
Dodging black and blues me and Lil thirty west selling Bo's
Myself and Nacara West used to sell phones and dodge danger, now I sell drugs with Lil Thirty West and face similar dangers.
Them bitches in my house they wanna find it got to search for it
Lil bitch suck my dick she want a nut she got to work for it
Slutty fucked my partner she want money got a blunt for her
Girls in my house are trying to find something, but they have to work for it, like performing sexual favors. Another girl slept with my partner, so I gave her drugs to pay for it.
Dummy try to rob me fifty shots he betta run for it
Cause I cause I worked for it
Cause I cause I worked for it
Cause I cause I worked for it
You better run for it
Anyone who tries to rob me will face fifty shots and better run away as fast as they can because I worked hard for everything I have.
I can't take no shorts lil woody I need me
She don't want no Percocet but bloody I need three
How I get the max off my bag cause I don't sleep
You can sit around and starve but nigga I'm gone eat
I can't afford to lose anything, I need every penny. I need more Percocets than my partner, Bloody. I don't sleep and I work hard to get the most out of my bag. I won't sit around and starve, I will always find a way to survive.
If you a patient I'm a doctor
If she hot and bothered
Zell got you
Fuck a bitch in house shoes
Shit get awkward
Give a bitch no option
Boot her block her
I can handle any situation and provide for anyone who needs me. If a girl wants sex, I can provide that too, but things may get uncomfortable. I won't let a girl have any option but to leave my house and my life.
Niggas plotting stalking
I won't do no talking
Pick a coffin
People are planning something bad against me, but I won't talk about it. They will soon face the consequences for their actions.
You was in them books
I was in the office
Trapping
Have a fiend sniff the whole shit
And his reaction
Gone tell me if we playing with that fire ain't no matches
You were busy studying while I was working in the office and selling drugs. I sold a substance to a drug addict and waited for their reaction, which showed how strong it was. If we're going to get involved in this dangerous game, we have to be ready to face the consequences.
Be a cold day in hell she ever see my mattress
It's gone be a cold day in hell you ever touch my brother
Nigga fuck your big sister
My big sister will come stop bitches
It is impossible for a girl to be intimate with me because I cannot trust her. It's also impossible for anyone to touch my brother because I will protect him. I don't care about your sister, but my sister is a force to be reckoned with and can stop any girl who tries to interfere with me.
He a op and that's your mans you got to die cause too cause you run with him
They'll never put the bag in your hands because you fumble shit
I'll never give a pass you ain't my mans
Someone is an undercover cop and if you're friends with him, you're just as guilty and will face the same consequences. I can't trust you with my drugs because you mess up too much. I won't let anyone slide if they're not my true friend.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jamar Baker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Víctor
I knew a guy who stole banks in the end 80s-90s in Spain. I knew him around 2010, he was living on same place as me.
He was around 20sth older than me, i knew him as he was out of prison. So one night he told me about that life , even he didnt talk much about that ever, but this night he did , we were alone.
Being addicted to the adrenaline tod me , also about blowing the money too fast. I could understand that.
Also some stories about other guys that i prefer not sharing, too dark. He was an ex boxer and was strong, was nice with us, but i bet he was violent when robbing banks. He and his friends used heroin on that times, that dark story about other guys is related to robbing bans and this addiction. They ended dead to skip a WD, short story.
He had a rough life at the end, payed lots of jail years and having nothing when being out except some months a subsidy. Well as he was nice so he had the people from that area that we would meet at a couple of bars, we liked him. He didnt use when i get to know him btw, dont know if he was doing methadone or not. I think that not.
He would dress as Santa Claus in Christmas for the daughters of a friend who were young. It's weird, that contrasts of bad and good things.
Congratulations for leaving this life sucesfully
pix
He's a perfect example of brilliance and talent when used wrong and when used right.
Greg Krynick
@YuNiMoS there is always a choice
Bryan Dimery
He....probably took the fall for Hunter Biden.
RealLifeHumanMale
@YuNiMoS It's a mixture of both, usually. Poverty is definitely a key factor, but social status is too.
Eric Boyd
@Charlotte Stephens still not bad though
Eric Boyd
I was a professional shoplifter and used many of the same tactics years ago. People have called me brilliant at times in my life but it's really just common sense. That being said I would think of every little thing possible. I never actually got arrested although I was detained once amd charged with a civil suit.
FallenNarcotic
You can see that this man is so intelligent and not just a mere brute. And still he ended up commiting crimes in several cases. It is really nice that he changed his life for the better.
I am me • 25y ago
@roosar2001, I'm sure he kept money stashed for after his prison time.
roosar2001
Definitely has turned it around, but according to the LA Times article, he was much more violent in the robberies than he lets on in the video. Just some food for thought. Good for him for getting back on the straight and narrow though.
The Joker
FallenNarcotic it just shows how your lack of intelligence to assume that somebody committing crime is obviously only doing so because they're unintelligent. Was D. B. Cooper lacking brain cells? They never caught him and he made off with 1 million in today's currency.
Your straight to the point brain dead assumptions about people are one of the reasons they continue to do these things. You don't understand people. You're quick to judge and don't understand the world.