Burden Of Proof
Benny the Butcher Lyrics

Ah
Introductory sound to indicate the start of the song.

Butcher comin', nigga
Benny the Butcher is making a musical comeback.

"The Army is doing something about the weather"
A recording of dialogue from an unidentified movie that may be interpreted in various ways.

Ah, yeah
An excited interjection in agreement with the preceding line.

I'm back, nigga
Benny the Butcher reiterates his reintroduction to the rap game.

Yeah, I'm back, nigga
Benny the Butcher emphasizes his return to the music industry.

Fuck niggas is talkin' 'bout?
Benny the Butcher expresses his disregard for irrelevant chatter.

Fuck all that, "Who the best" shit
Benny the Butcher dismisses comparisons with other rappers.

This and that
A vague reference to insignificant matters.

Y'all know what the fuck it is with me
Benny the Butcher asserts his established reputation and success.

Yo, last year was 'bout brandin', this one about expandin'
Benny the Butcher is focused on increasing his revenue and fanbase.

Caught a flight to Cali, made twenty 'fore I landed
Benny the Butcher boasts of his financial gains from his music career and accomplishments.

This rap shit easy, tell the truth, I can't stand it
Despite his success, Benny the Butcher dislikes the rap game's ease and lack of challenge.

If I ain't have these Fs, I'd put a brick in transit, ask about me
Benny the Butcher is known for his drug dealing past and mentions that he would still be involved if he didn't have his current music career.

All I did was get advice from niggas who sellin' white
Benny the Butcher states that he gained his knowledge from seasoned drug dealers.

Threw the money on the table before the plug said the price
Benny the Butcher was confident in his drug dealing abilities and offered payment without a set price.

I was eager, ain't no tomorrows, I could be dead tonight
Benny the Butcher's past drug dealing experience involved a sense of urgency and danger.

I was seasoned like patent leather, Jordan 11 Mike
Benny the Butcher is a veteran in the drug dealing enterprise.

I need a trunk full of cash, my foot stuck to the gas
Benny the Butcher is motivated to accumulate wealth through any means possible.

That's a buck in the stash, doin' a buck and a half
Benny the Butcher had a large sum of money in his possession and was driving fast on the highway.

I hung with hustlers, guys who sold hundreds of bags
Benny the Butcher was acquainted with successful drug dealers.

They front you so many onions that it come with a Jag'
Benny the Butcher's acquaintances were well-established and provided large amounts of drugs and cash.

The life of niggas who live it, the price for niggas who did it
Benny the Butcher knows the imminent danger and consequences of participating in drug dealing.

Hoes fall in love when you look like a nigga who get it
Benny the Butcher's financial success attracts women.

I know how it feels when they don't like that you did it different
Benny the Butcher is aware of the criticism he may receive for leading a non-traditional lifestyle.

'Cause they dickridin' trends just like them niggas you mimic (yeah)
Benny the Butcher criticizes those who adopt popular cultures or copy other individuals for their own benefit.

I was young in my prison phases, how you know you really gangster
Benny the Butcher gained experience and wisdom while he was in jail.

Jail cells where I learned decision makin'
Benny the Butcher's time in jail improved his cognitive abilities in some way.

Fifty grand in the 'frigerator, living room, killers waitin'
Benny the Butcher had large sums of money in his possession and associates who pose a threat to others.

Plastic on the floor like we renovatin'
Benny the Butcher and his associates are preparing to take action against an unidentified group or person.

This not for kids so you gotta excuse it
Benny the Butcher acknowledges the explicit nature of his music and cautions that it may not be suitable for minors.

Yeah, I don't spend enough on guns, but a lot with the jeweler
Benny the Butcher prioritizes investing in jewelry over firearms.

I spent a bunch on guns in the lot with the jeweler
Benny the Butcher bought firearms while at a jewelers' establishment.

Then bought a crib for my bitch and gave a block to my shooters
Benny the Butcher bought his girlfriend a house and provided his associates with territory to operate from.

Who you know that tote Glocks and sold rocks to abusers?
Benny the Butcher wonders who else in the music industry can claim to have been a successful drug dealer and gun possessor.

That did record breakin' numbers, broke locks for the movement
Benny the Butcher holds several records and breaks down barriers for others in the rap game.

That was me with no pops, my coke spots was exclusive
Benny the Butcher succeeded in drug dealing without help or guidance from a father figure.

Walk around with this froze watch 'cause no opps wanna do it
Benny the Butcher wears expensive jewelry to intimidate his enemies.

Fuck is you talkin' 'bout?
Benny the Butcher asks one more time for clarification on any disrespectful comments.

Eastside Buffalo shit, nigga
Benny the Butcher is representing his hometown of Buffalo, New York.

Montana shit
A reference to Benny the Butcher's alter ego Montana.

1300 shit
A reference to Benny the Butcher's crew, 1300.

Free all my niggas, free my nigga Ceas'
A call for the release of Benny the Butcher's incarcerated friends.

Free my nigga Duffle Bag
Benny the Butcher requests the release of his friend Duffle Bag, who is also incarcerated.

Free my cousin Dat
Benny the Butcher asks for the release of his relative, Dat, from prison.

You know how we do this shit
Assurance that Benny the Butcher will continue to succeed in the music and street industry.

Big Griselda, big BSF, nigga
Benny the Butcher is affiliated with Griselda Records and Black Soprano Family (BSF).

My nigga Hit-Boy on the track, nigga
Acknowledgment of Hit-Boy's contribution to the song.

We smokin' shit, nigga
Benny the Butcher and his colleagues are smoking marijuana.

Griselda
A shoutout to the Griselda Records collective.

Okay! I'm reloaded!
A declaration that Benny the Butcher is ready for any ongoing battle.