Respect
Bobo & The Gang Lyrics
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I was, 'bout mothafuckin' nine
This shit updated now
This shit, this shit updated
This shit upgraded
You don't even know like, what type of time
Riding in pavement
I ain't doing no more fading
Riding in a decoy
Laying on 'em put 'em in a vacant
Yeah, yeah, fuck that Smith & Wesson
Now I got a TEC, yeah
90's baby we ain't got no damn respect
SG put the Nolia on the map
Yeah we put the Nolia on the map
I ain't tryna draw no attention, so don't run up on me tryna rap
Don't run up on me tryna scrap
Don't run up on me I got the strap
In my studio I got plaques
I don't wanna put you on your back
Everybody love lil' yah, drank a whole fifth like Saks
She just wanna drink a lil' yak
Fuck it then I bring her on back
I'ma fight first then grab the gat
I would never fight over in that
Stay down like below of the map
All my niggas foul like over the back
Hate make my heat go rat-tat-a-tat
Ain't no cheese for a raa-aa-aat
Hate to see my automatic 'cause it go tat-tat
Fully auto drum making beats with the black MAC
Nigga you a duck, Aflac
Got ya boo sending nudes on Snapchat
Nope that ain't my crew, that's family
Everybody with me knew me since elementary
Riding in pavement
Graduated
I ain't doing no more fading
Riding in a decoy
Laying on 'em put 'em in a vacant
Yeah, yeah, fuck that Smith & Wesson
Now I got a TEC, yeah
90's baby we ain't got no damn respect
SG put the Nolia on the map
Yeah we put the Nolia on the map
I ain't tryna draw no attention, so don't run up on me tryna rap
Don't run up on me tryna scrap
Don't run up on me I got the strap
In my studio I got plaques
I don't wanna put you on your back
Juvenile make you bounce back
Peep with longway, I got good crack
Niggas like hoes, like to chit chat
Face shit get you six feet flat
Ain't no turnin' 'round, ain't no lookin' back
Tried to run, got hit in the back
Fuck nigga hit with a cry back
Who you gonna mail? Kinda whack
Came home, never looked back
Gettin' cheese, I can see the rats
And I stay on track like a Charger
Know a couple young niggas facing PPL's
On they first charge, in the county jail
$500 bond, can't even bail
Pop a C-class for the label
Faggot ass, give a nigga they mail
Riding in pavement
Graduated
I ain't doing no more fading
Riding in a decoy
Laying on 'em put 'em in a vacant
Yeah, yeah, fuck that Smith & Wesson
Now I got a TEC, yeah
90's baby we ain't got no damn respect
SG put the Nolia on the map
Yeah we put the Nolia on the map
I ain't tryna draw no attention, so don't run up on me tryna rap
Don't run up on me tryna scrap
Don't run up on me I got the strap
In my studio I got plaques
I don't wanna put you on your back
The lyrics of "Respect" by Bobo & The Gang touch on themes of personal growth, self-confidence, and the challenges faced by young individuals striving to establish themselves in a world that may not always give them the respect they deserve. The opening lines symbolically portray the artist's evolution from a young age to the present, emphasizing the passage of time and maturity. The lyrics suggest a sense of empowerment and a motivation to upgrade and improve oneself, leaving behind any fading or diminishing aspects of their past.
The song also highlights the artist's roots and the role they played in putting their neighborhood, the Nolia, on the map. This pride in their origin and community is juxtaposed with the desire to avoid unnecessary attention or conflict, as expressed in the lines about not wanting to draw attention and avoiding confrontation. The lyrics mention carrying a weapon, which can be seen both as a form of protection and an indication of the tough environment they navigate.
Overall, "Respect" conveys a sense of resilience, determination, and the desire for recognition and validation, while acknowledging the complexities of their environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah that was, that was a couple years ago nigga
That incident happened a few years ago, my friend
I was, 'bout mothafuckin' nine
I was only about nine years old
This shit updated now
This is the latest and improved version now
This shit, this shit updated
This thing, it has been improved and upgraded
This shit upgraded
This thing has been enhanced and improved
You don't even know like, what type of time
You don't have a clue about the circumstances or situation
Riding in pavement
Moving along the road smoothly
Graduated
Made progress and moved forward
I ain't doing no more fading
I'm not falling back or declining anymore
Riding in a decoy
Moving around undercover or incognito
Laying on 'em put 'em in a vacant
Taking them down and leaving them empty-handed
Yeah, yeah, fuck that Smith & Wesson
Disregard and reject that Smith & Wesson firearm
Now I got a TEC, yeah
Now I possess a TEC firearm, indeed
90's baby we ain't got no damn respect
We, millennials born in the 1990s, are not given any respect
SG put the Nolia on the map
SG, our group, raised the profile of the Nolia area
Yeah we put the Nolia on the map
Yes, we are responsible for putting the Nolia area on the map
I ain't tryna draw no attention, so don't run up on me tryna rap
I don't want to attract any unwanted attention, so please don't approach me with a desire to freestyle
Don't run up on me tryna scrap
Don't come at me trying to start a fight
Don't run up on me I got the strap
Don't approach me, because I am armed
In my studio I got plaques
In my recording studio, I have received awards and recognition
I don't wanna put you on your back
I don't want to physically harm you or knock you down
Everybody love lil' yah, drank a whole fifth like Saks
Everyone adores Lil' Yah and we drank a whole bottle like Saks Fifth Avenue
She just wanna drink a lil' yak
She simply wants to have a bit of cognac
Fuck it then I bring her on back
Fine, I'll bring her back with me
I'ma fight first then grab the gat
I'll engage in a physical fight first, then grab my firearm
I would never fight over in that
I would never engage in a fight over that situation
Stay down like below of the map
Stay low and remain unnoticed
All my niggas foul like over the back
All my friends act unfairly, like committing a foul in basketball
Hate make my heat go rat-tat-a-tat
Hate triggers my firearm to rapidly fire
Ain't no cheese for a raa-aa-aat
There is no reward for a rat or informant
Hate to see my automatic 'cause it go tat-tat
I hate when people witness my automatic firearm because it fires rapidly
Fully auto drum making beats with the black MAC
The fully automatic drum of my firearm creates beats in conjunction with the black MAC (possibly referring to a music production software or device)
Nigga you a duck, Aflac
You're a coward, like the Aflac duck (referring to the insurance company's mascot)
Got ya boo sending nudes on Snapchat
I have your girlfriend sending explicit photos on Snapchat
Nope that ain't my crew, that's family
No, that group of people is not just my crew, they are my family
Everybody with me knew me since elementary
Everyone around me has known me since we were in elementary school
Juvenile make you bounce back
Juvenile's music will make you regain your energy and enthusiasm
Peep with longway, I got good crack
Pay attention, with Longway I have high quality drugs
Niggas like hoes, like to chit chat
Some people act like hoes, always gossiping and chatting
Face shit get you six feet flat
If you confront serious problems, you might end up dead
Ain't no turnin' 'round, ain't no lookin' back
There's no way to retreat, and no reason to reminisce about the past
Tried to run, got hit in the back
If you attempt to flee, you'll be shot in the back
Fuck nigga hit with a cry back
A worthless person gets struck with a cry back (possibly referring to a weapon or punishment)
Who you gonna mail? Kinda whack
Who are you going to complain to? That's weak
Came home, never looked back
Once I got out of prison, I never reminisced about my previous life
Gettin' cheese, I can see the rats
Earning money, I can spot the informants
And I stay on track like a Charger
I always stay focused and on the right path, like a Dodge Charger car
Know a couple young niggas facing PPL's
I know a few young individuals who are dealing with serious criminal charges (possibly referring to Public Prosecution Law)
On they first charge, in the county jail
It's their first offense, and they are currently detained in the county jail
$500 bond, can't even bail
Their bail is set at $500, but they cannot afford to pay it
Pop a C-class for the label
I bought a Mercedes-Benz C-class for the record label
Faggot ass, give a nigga they mail
Calling someone derogatory, like a homosexual, I make sure they receive their punishment (possibly referring to violence or retaliation)
Riding in pavement
Moving along the road smoothly
Graduated
Made progress and moved forward
I ain't doing no more fading
I'm not falling back or declining anymore
Riding in a decoy
Moving around undercover or incognito
Laying on 'em put 'em in a vacant
Taking them down and leaving them empty-handed
Yeah, yeah, fuck that Smith & Wesson
Disregard and reject that Smith & Wesson firearm
Now I got a TEC, yeah
Now I possess a TEC firearm, indeed
90's baby we ain't got no damn respect
We, millennials born in the 1990s, are not given any respect
SG put the Nolia on the map
SG, our group, raised the profile of the Nolia area
Yeah we put the Nolia on the map
Yes, we are responsible for putting the Nolia area on the map
I ain't tryna draw no attention, so don't run up on me tryna rap
I don't want to attract any unwanted attention, so please don't approach me with a desire to freestyle
Don't run up on me tryna scrap
Don't come at me trying to start a fight
Don't run up on me I got the strap
Don't approach me, because I am armed
In my studio I got plaques
In my recording studio, I have received awards and recognition
I don't wanna put you on your back
I don't want to physically harm you or knock you down
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dieuson Octave
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