Double Hockey Sticks
Boldy James & The Alchemist Lyrics


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Hello?
What you doin'?
I'm 'bout to go get my hair done
Where my cousin at?
Bo Jack (you hear how spooky it's gettin' already, Top?)
Tell him to come here real quick
Blockworks
Outcast, you hear me?
Big Creature Lord
Yeah, Blockworks

On the H-E-double hockey sticks, we keep a strig
When it come to creature biz
I make sure I keep in touch with papi bricks
Bruno my consigliere, from the craft to the roll
Used to put that bag on the road, now it's in the air
Last don of a dyin' breed, real niggas rare
Louboutin sneaks, got at least twelve different pairs
Ice wires, diamonds cuttin' up like I'm Mike Myers
Gotta shoot it up in front of me, the first time buyers
Drug zone, 7-6, dead zone 49ers
Had a spot on Manor off the Lodge, right behind Myers
All my youngins scam bank statements, couple hundred bands
Since third grade, we been poppin' on the avenue
Chopped a hundred grams in the basement with the dungeon fam
Serve Js, go up top, we the addict crew
Gave him a tester of some shit that I had grabbed from Ghoul
Way that he was sweatin', would've thought he had the flu

What up though? You've reached Bo Jackson
Probably up in the streets full danglin', Finaglin', finessin'
You know what I'm sayin', leave a message
And I'ma get on you at my earliest convenience
Hello? Boldy?
They just raided my mom's crib, bro
I don't know what they got
But I'm down to my last forty-eight dollars
Pick me up at Pizza's crib, bro

Nigga want smoke, I put that pain in (yeah)
Judge tried to hang him, couldn't show up to the arraignment (hot boy)
It's 227, if it ain't that, fuck is you claimin'? (Creatures)
Niggas ain't gang, when they reach for dap, I leave 'em hangin'
Know how we rock, piece of cake
I beat the case, right back on that gang shit (ayy)
I catch an opp, hand me the Drac'
I see his face and I rearrange it (brring)
Fuck who you came with, I get you painted
Youngin gon' clap, remarkable aim (where we at)
You know we change shit, one in the chamber, gun on my lap, yeah
It's hard to restrain us, karma, she played us
Grandma, she raised us, pharmacy saved us
See the van know the narcs finna raid us (time to move out)
Tryna charge us and frame us
I don't know shit, you ain't talkin' my language (uh)
Heart of the block, voice of the streets
Streets of Detroit, I'm already famous (Blockworks)
Put into motion, bet you she wave it, deny my bail, sign it and date it
Come to the drip, I'm in the latest, Dolce Gabanna without the laces (splash)
Time is money, my money is time, and so I couldn't waste it
Flooded out the face, you know I had to bust down the bracelet
Was done rappin', caught a case, fought it from the county
Was granted bond, made bail, now we up and out it
My plug unwrappin' them crates off the freight liner
Whole trailer hit, smellin' like a can of paint primer
My bitch scored and hit a game changer
I made her transport the work in her Keisha Ka'oir waist trainer
Say she gon' leave me and I can't blame her
'Cause I was cuttin' on my side bitch raw with the same razor

Why you guys call him Bo Jackson? I'm the real Bo Jackson
Start hittin', you know what I'm sayin'?
What do you call a kid who does both?
His mother called him Vincent Edward Jackson
He's not the real Bo Jackson, I am, believe that
His basketball game rose a few notches




America knows him as Bo Jackson, storybook name, fairytale career
I'll take your girl and bust your ass on the court and I got more money than you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boldy James & The Alchemist's song Double Hockey Sticks talk about drugs, crime, and the underground world of Detroit. The song starts with Boldy James making a phone call to his cousin, asking him to come over. The lyrics that follow thereafter show his expertise in running a drug trade, including the relationships he has with other bosses and his own consigliere. Boldy James boasts of his luxurious lifestyle, including owning multiple pairs of Louboutin sneaks and diamonds that cut like Mike Myers. The rest of the song talks about his past struggles, including being caught up with the law, yet he still manages to get out of everything. The song concludes with Boldy James talking about his success and how he is better than his competitors, asserting that he is the real Bo Jackson.


The lyrics of the song "Double Hockey Sticks" are a vivid description of the dangerous world of drugs trade in Detroit. Boldy James is very explicit about his role in the industry and does not shy away from showing his criminal activities. Interestingly, one of the most captivating things about the song is its minimalist instrumentation, which only features a simple loop of an eerie keyboard chord, a few drums, and a sample from an answering machine. However, the raw and dark lyrics make up for the lack of complex instrumentation. Additionally, the song alludes to different elements of popular culture, including movies and sports, which can only be expected from a rapper who takes pride in his roots.


Line by Line Meaning

On the H-E-double hockey sticks, we keep a strig
We keep a tight grip on our business affairs


When it come to creature biz
When it comes to illegal activities


I make sure I keep in touch with papi bricks
I stay connected to my drug suppliers


Bruno my consigliere, from the craft to the roll
Bruno is my trusted advisor who knows the ropes of the business


Used to put that bag on the road, now it's in the air
We used to distribute drugs on the streets, now we do it through the air


Last don of a dyin' breed, real niggas rare
I'm one of the last real gangsters, they're hard to come by these days


Louboutin sneaks, got at least twelve different pairs
I have a collection of luxurious shoes from the Louboutin brand


Ice wires, diamonds cuttin' up like I'm Mike Myers
My diamond jewelry is as sharp as a knife, like the character Mike Myers


Gotta shoot it up in front of me, the first time buyers
I need to witness first-time drug buyers use the drugs in front of me


Drug zone, 7-6, dead zone 49ers
Areas where drugs are sold and used, infamously known for danger


Had a spot on Manor off the Lodge, right behind Myers
I had a drug spot located on Manor, behind the Lodge, close to Myers


All my youngins scam bank statements, couple hundred bands
My young associates commit bank fraud, making a few hundred thousand dollars


Since third grade, we been poppin' on the avenue
We've been involved in illegal activities since we were young children


Chopped a hundred grams in the basement with the dungeon fam
We cut a hundred grams of drugs with my associates in the basement


Serve Js, go up top, we the addict crew
We sell and serve drugs to addicts


Gave him a tester of some shit that I had grabbed from Ghoul
I gave him a small amount of drugs to test that I had taken from Ghoul


Way that he was sweatin', would've thought he had the flu
He was sweating profusely, like he had the flu, from the drugs I gave him


Nigga want smoke, I put that pain in
If someone wants to fight me, I'll make them feel the pain


Judge tried to hang him, couldn't show up to the arraignment (hot boy)
The judge tried to imprison him, but he couldn't make it to the court hearing


It's 227, if it ain't that, fuck is you claimin'? (Creatures)
It's our gang, 227, if you're not in it, who are you claiming to be with? (Creatures)


Niggas ain't gang, when they reach for dap, I leave 'em hangin'
People who pretend to be part of our gang, but aren't, I won't acknowledge


Know how we rock, piece of cake
We know how to handle things easily


I beat the case, right back on that gang shit (ayy)
I won my court case, and am right back to being involved in gang activity


I catch an opp, hand me the Drac'
If I catch an opponent, give me the gun (Drac)


I see his face and I rearrange it (brring)
I'll violently alter their appearance


Fuck who you came with, I get you painted
I don't care who you're with, I'll get you killed


Youngin gon' clap, remarkable aim (where we at)
My young associate will shoot with precision and accuracy


You know we change shit, one in the chamber, gun on my lap, yeah
We're prepared to start a conflict, with a loaded gun on our lap


It's hard to restrain us, karma, she played us
It's difficult to control us, and karma has caught up to us


Grandma, she raised us, pharmacy saved us
Our grandma raised us, but we were saved by the drug business


See the van know the narcs finna raid us (time to move out)
We've spotted law enforcement and know they're going to raid us (we have to leave)


Tryna charge us and frame us
Law enforcement is trying to falsely accuse and charge us


I don't know shit, you ain't talkin' my language (uh)
I don't know anything, we don't speak the same language (we don't understand each other)


Heart of the block, voice of the streets
I'm the representative of the neighborhood, and the voice of the people involved in illegal activities


Streets of Detroit, I'm already famous (Blockworks)
I have a reputation among the criminals in Detroit


Put into motion, bet you she wave it, deny my bail, sign it and date it
We make things happen, and we know that the judge will deny our bail


Come to the drip, I'm in the latest, Dolce Gabanna without the laces (splash)
Come visit me, I'm wearing the latest fashion from Dolce Gabanna, without the laces showing (splash)


Time is money, my money is time, and so I couldn't waste it
I value time as much as I value money, and so I can't waste either


Flooded out the face, you know I had to bust down the bracelet
I spent a lot of money on jewelry that I had to modify to fit the way I like


Was done rappin', caught a case, fought it from the county
I finished making music, got in legal trouble, and fought the case while in jail


Was granted bond, made bail, now we up and out it
I was eventually allowed to leave jail after posting bail, and now I'm free


My plug unwrappin' them crates off the freight liner
My supplier is unloading drugs from the freight cargo ship


Whole trailer hit, smellin' like a can of paint primer
The entire trailer is filled with the strong smell of drugs


My bitch scored and hit a game changer
My female associate successfully sold a large amount of drugs


I made her transport the work in her Keisha Ka'oir waist trainer
I made her hide the drugs in her waist trainer


Say she gon' leave me and I can't blame her
She says she'll leave me, and I don't blame her (because I'm not a good person)


'Cause I was cuttin' on my side bitch raw with the same razor
Because I was having unprotected sex with another woman while using the same razor for both of them


What up though? You've reached Bo Jackson
This is Bo Jackson speaking, what's up?


Probably up in the streets full danglin', Finaglin', finessin'
I'm probably out in the streets doing illegal activities


You know what I'm sayin', leave a message
If you want to leave a message, go ahead


And I'ma get on you at my earliest convenience
I'll get back to you as soon as I can


Hello? Boldy?
Someone is calling for Boldy


They just raided my mom's crib, bro
The police just raided my mother's house


I don't know what they got
I don't know what evidence the police found


But I'm down to my last forty-eight dollars
I'm left with only forty-eight dollars after paying for legal fees


Pick me up at Pizza's crib, bro
Come pick me up at Pizza's house




Lyrics © Royalty Network
Written by: James Clay Jones II, Daniel Alan Maman

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@xTheHalfricanx

Griselda picking up Boldy is a Giannis-level play.

@teermusk

And Larry June sheesh

@michaeltrasvina2942

@@teermusk Larry ain’t griselda

@teermusk

@@michaeltrasvina2942 my bad they got a project coming out though misunderstood none the less gxfr ain’t going nowhere

@brianross6379

Was just thinking this 🔥

@hunterx5niper461

@@deanmiguel7478 yo Atlanta? wait who you talking about lmao?! Nigga better not be talking about fahim lmaooo

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@ahsteeves2040

Dear God the drums, Al cementing his legend status for the 4th decade straight

@2samarie2

Nun but fax

@Jens9807

he feeding us good these past few years

@urmumsbaps

It was already cemented, he's just gold plating it at this point

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