Shmurda began rapping at the age of 10. The first song he remixed was Crime Mob's "Knuck If You Buck" in 2004, but did not receive any notable attention until 2014 with the release of the song "Hot Nigga". The song features the beat from the Lloyd Banks' song "Jackpot". Shmurda gained notoriety from the video where he performs the "Shmoney dance", choreography that he made in the summer of 2013. The song became popular among Vine users and soon led to the "Shmoney dance" meme, which has since been performed by Beyoncé on her On the Run Tour with Jay-Z, as well being used by Drake while hosting the 2014 ESPY Awards.Freestyles of the song by various rappers have since been released, including by Juicy J, French Montana, Lil' Kim, Gunplay and T.I.. The song peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard Rap Digital chart with a remix of the song featuring Chris Brown, Jadakiss and Busta Rhymes having been released in 2014. In July 2014, Shmurda performed with Meek Mill and later signed a recording deal with Epic Records. On August 29, 2014, Shmurda released a reggae remix featuring Junior Reid, Mavado, Popcaan and Jah X. On September 5, 2014, another remix of "Hot Nigga" notably featuring Chris Brown, Fabolous, Jadakiss and Busta Rhymes was released. Shmurda's debut album with Epic Records is scheduled for release in 2015. The album is said to be produced by Jahlil Beats.
They Don't Know
Bobby Shmurda Lyrics
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You know how the kid play
Yo, yo (Kutta, cut that shit up, man)
I can't decide if I'ma cheat the bitch or I'ma leave the bitch
Looked at my watch and see you freezin', bitch
You know I'm stinkin' rich
I keep a job for every season, bitch
I keep a Glock and I'ma beat a bitch
Before I need a bitch that call the cops
And I never snitch
I push the pedal, bitch, before I'm not
And my lil' yellow bitch
She thick like Jell-O, bitch, she cost a lot
And I won't tell the bitch that I was sellin' it and pack Glock
It's irrelevant I tried to tell the bitch before I shot
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah (they don't know)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (they don't know)
Yeah, yeah
Coke sound (mhm) (yeah)
With a little bit of dope sound (mhm)
Sellin' records like Motown (mhm)
Pimps up, nigga, hoes down, yeah, yeah (mhm)
From the hood where it go down
For my nigga got a fifty in a Ghost now
For my niggas in the crib feelin' dope now (mhm)
For my niggas iced out in the boat now (mhm)
For my niggas got dope on the stove now
For my niggas locked up and the whole 'net
Steam the top of motherfuckers with a whole round
Drop heads at a motherfucker doormat (grr)
Put chains on a nigga, this a whole house
And I ain't changin' my nigga from the dog pound
I got game for my niggas in the dog house
I got big and my money done matured now
Still, but a nigga braind on the floor now
Ayy
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (they don't know)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (mmh)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (mmh) (they don't know)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (it's a bad bwpy ting, you nuh know wah me say)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (di top shotta)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (y'ah rude bwoy?)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (none ah unnuh top shotta, yo)
(Yo, yute, don't move)
Yo, tell 'em, "This Rowdy and Bobby"
Bodies on bodies on bodies
I had to shoot up the lobby
Shoot up they shorty
Rowdy gon' shoot up they party (brrt)
I'ma go shoot his sister, shoot they cousins (brrt)
I'ma go shoot up they aunties
I'ma go shoot up they brothers, shoot at they niggas
I'ma go shoot at they mommies
I ain't gon' show no love and fuck that nigga
My nigga said, "Fuck 'em," then fuck 'em, I don't trust 'em
I'ma dust that nigga, my nigga said, "Buck 'em", I'm bustin'
No discussion, I'ma rush 'em
Trigger happy since a youngin'
He erratic, told me, "Snuff 'em"
What the fuck you mean? I bust them, nigga
Ain't fightin' no nigga
Gang, gang, gang (Shmurda)
They don't know
Brrt, gang, gang
Gang, gang, gang
They don't know
Gang, gang, gang
They don't know
The lyrics to Bobby Shmurda's song "They Don't Know" represent the struggles and experiences of living in the inner-city as a young black man. The lyricist, Aloy, starts by expressing his indecisiveness about whether to cheat on or leave his partner. Aloy is narrating from a place of wealth, as he boasts about his status and ownership of various firearms, which he intends to use if need be. He emphasizes that he'll never snitch and instead relies on his wits and physical abilities. The hook "they don't know" emphasizes the fact that outsiders are not aware of the hardships that individuals within the inner-city face, and therefore shouldn't be too quick to judge.
The second verse, delivered by Bobby Shmurda, portrays the harsh reality of living in a ghetto - drugs, violence, and criminal activities. Bobby challenges surrounding gang members and threatens to shoot them and their families. He talks about going after their sisters, cousins, and even their mothers, spreading terror on the streets. Bobby isn't afraid of retaliation and states that he and his gang won't show any mercy since they don't trust any of the surrounding groups.
"They Don't Know" depicts life in a dangerous neighborhood and the perils that come with it. To outsiders, it may be tempting to misinterpret the lyrics as promoting violence, but to those who live in the inner-city, Aloy and Bobby's words resonate with the reality of their everyday lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't decide if I'ma cheat the bitch or I'ma leave the bitch
I'm not sure whether I should cheat on or break up with this woman
Looked at my watch and see you freezin', bitch
I saw that you were left out in the cold
You know I'm stinkin' rich
I'm extremely wealthy
I keep a job for every season, bitch
I always have something going on, no matter the time of year
I'm out here tweakin', bitch
I'm acting crazy and unpredictable
I keep a Glock and I'ma beat a bitch
I carry a gun and I'm not afraid to use violence
Before I need a bitch that call the cops
I'd rather take matters into my own hands than call the police
And I never snitch
I don't reveal information to the authorities
I push the pedal, bitch, before I'm not
I'm always on the move and don't like to stay in one place for too long
And my lil' yellow bitch
Referring to a woman that he is involved with, who is young and may have light skin
She thick like Jell-O, bitch, she cost a lot
The woman is curvy and valuable to him
And I won't tell the bitch that I was sellin' it and pack Glock
He won't inform his partner that he was dealing drugs and carrying a gun
It's irrelevant I tried to tell the bitch before I shot
It doesn't matter that he gave her a warning before taking violent action
Coke sound (mhm) (yeah)
Referring to the sound that cocaine makes when it is cut and separated
With a little bit of dope sound (mhm)
A combination of the sounds of cocaine and other drugs
Sellin' records like Motown (mhm)
He is making a lot of money selling music, like Motown Records did in the past
Pimps up, nigga, hoes down, yeah, yeah (mhm)
He is successful at controlling and profiting off of women
From the hood where it go down
He comes from a rough neighborhood where violence is common
For my nigga got a fifty in a Ghost now
His friend has a $50,000 car and is doing well financially
For my niggas in the crib feelin' dope now (mhm)
His friends are at home getting high on drugs
For my niggas iced out in the boat now (mhm)
His friends are on a boat wearing expensive jewelry
For my niggas got dope on the stove now
His friends are at home cooking drugs
For my niggas locked up and the whole 'net
His friends are in jail and he is trying to support them online
Steam the top of motherfuckers with a whole round
He is going to shoot and kill people with full force
Drop heads at a motherfucker doormat (grr)
He is going to place dead bodies in front of people's doors
Put chains on a nigga, this a whole house
He is going to destroy a person's life by controlling them and making them a slave to him
And I ain't changin' my nigga from the dog pound
He is not going to become less loyal to his rough origins
I got game for my niggas in the dog house
He has valuable information that can help his friends who are in a bad situation
I got big and my money done matured now
He is now wealthy and his money is well-managed
Still, but a nigga braind on the floor now
He may be successful, but he is still deeply involved in the violent lifestyle
Bodies on bodies on bodies
There have been many violent incidents with many people dying
I had to shoot up the lobby
He had to shoot people who were gathered in a public area
Shoot up they shorty
He had to shoot somebody's girlfriend or wife
Rowdy gon' shoot up they party
His friend, Rowdy, is going to shoot people at their party
I'ma go shoot his sister, shoot they cousins
He is going to shoot an entire family's relatives and siblings
I'ma go shoot up they aunties
He's going to shoot the family's aunts
I'ma go shoot up they brothers, shoot at they niggas
He is planning to shoot multiple people within their social circle
I'ma go shoot at they mommies
He plans to shoot the family's mothers
I ain't gon' show no love and fuck that nigga
He has no respect for anyone and is willing to kill whoever he wants
My nigga said, "Fuck 'em," then fuck 'em, I don't trust 'em
If his friend says that someone is not to be trusted, he will agree and treat them accordingly
I'ma dust that nigga, my nigga said, "Buck 'em", I'm bustin'
If his friend tells him to kill someone, he will
No discussion, I'ma rush 'em
He will take swift, violent action without hesitation
Trigger happy since a youngin'
He has been quick to use weapons since he was young
He erratic, told me, "Snuff 'em"
His friend advised him to kill someone who was acting strangely
What the fuck you mean? I bust them, nigga
He asks his friend what he means, then agrees to carry out the killing
Ain't fightin' no nigga
He avoids physical fights and relies on weapons
Brrt, gang, gang
The sound of gunshots
Gang, gang, gang
He is associated with a gang
They don't know
The public doesn't understand the true nature of his lifestyle and actions
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ackquille Jean Pollard
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Jewels Verne
This is easily his best track since getting out. The beat matches his flow perfectly and it feels so much more effortless with this style and a lot less forced than some of the other releases
Leo Seasonz TV
I still think Shmoney slap
Nickolas
He never had a hit to begin with, Facts
Trey
@Nickolas yet somehow he still richer than you
Shannon George
@Trey lol
yamato126
@Trey and somehow they ended up on this video we ain't invite em
TRAPKINGZ
this man doesnt really need background dancers. he does all the work.
Gieth Isaac
Lmfao facts😂😂😭
Ok..
He's the choreographer for all his videos💯
Andre den
🤣🤣🤣🤣