I'll Be Damned
Buckshot Lyrics


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[swan]
It's platinum baby, a/k/a bj, so got them goin crazy
Back up on the scene, and I'm showin you green
Don't gotta ask what I mean, take a look at my team
Entrepreneurs gettin publishin, raw on tour, no rubbishin
Swan drops nukes by law, where we at wit this
Everywhere you see them four byes
Low low's jack benz wit the bubble eyes in every hallway
In every pj, all night, all day, they bumpin bj
Now when they play me in the clubs, girls rush the dj
And say you gotta replay, wit no delay

[chorus: swan]
I'll be damned, if I couldn't turn the party out
I'll be damned, if I couldn't make you scream and shout
I'll be damned, I'll be damned
I'll be damned, if I don't collect a royalty check
And don't have a niggie beggin on knees, because he slept
I'll be damned, I'll be damned

[buckshot]
Fire one, fire two, let the missile drop
Let the doors get loose when the whistle pop
Bark, this is the arc, you could get a ball but we leavin at dark
If you got your ticket, then your mission starts
Don't get caught up in some shit, niggas want they throat to get slit
Now, I gotta lot, you gotta lot, if you gotta pot
And I gotta spot, if I gotta knot, tell me if I got shot
'cause I got somethin for you when my shit get hot
Lyrically about to let my nine cock
Bust off a whole round, I'll be damned if I see hoes now

[chorus: buckshot]
I'll be damned, if I have to keep being this broke
I'll be damned, if I go a day without no smoke
I'll be damned, if I don't become a millionaire
I'll be damned, if ya niggas don't watch and stare

[buckshot]
What's the deal bj?
I really wanna know what's the deals these days
Don't forget the bombay

[swan]
If I take another life, then I sell my soul
But I'll be damned if I let you run up on me for my gold
So when I roll, I take precaution
Too many of my peers got took out while they were flossin
That hit me hard, and I still gotta battle police
'cause brutality ain't no where near a cease
Once you provoke, I'mma, I'mma blast
'cause I'm nervous, and I don't want plungers runnin in my ass

[buckshot]
I'll be damned if police try to lock me up
Put they hand on they waste and glock me up
Rather die like a champ, and live like a ass
'cause when it's time to bust, I'm boundin to blast
We got bomb weed, bomb beats, bomb to licks
We got to bomb the weed constantly
Watch, I'm feelin when I get up in the ass like
Tonight's the night, you weak mc's
Better come right, now when I say come right
You better sound tight, 'cause all that shit you kick
It sound like it bite, and you better prepare for this shit I'm on




'cause I'm a nocturnal nigga, and I'm bringin da storm
Word is bond, and I'll be damned

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Buckshot's song "I'll Be Damned" reflect the rapper's aspirations for success in the music industry and his determination to achieve his goals. He starts with the lines "fire one, fire two, let the missile drop, let the doors get loose when the whistle pop," setting the tone for his aggressive approach. Buckshot talks about his struggles with poverty, smoking weed, and trying to become a millionaire. He also references the dangers that come with fame and fortune, such as being robbed or harassed by the police.


Swan's verse reinforces the song's theme of success and fame, as he talks about his platinum status and the attention he receives from fans. He also touches on the importance of caution and preparation, given the risks that come with being famous. The chorus drives the point home, with both Buckshot and Swan declaring that they will be damned if they don't achieve their dreams.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of urgency and drive, with the rappers emphasizing their determination to succeed in the face of obstacles and adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

It's platinum baby, a/k/a bj, so got them goin crazy
My music is so good and popular, that people are going crazy over it.


Back up on the scene, and I'm showin you green
I have returned to the music scene and I am making lots of money.


Don't gotta ask what I mean, take a look at my team
I don't need to explain my success, just look at the people I have around me.


Entrepreneurs gettin publishin, raw on tour, no rubbishin
Business-minded people are getting wealthy from the publishing rights of my music, and my performances are high quality without any gimmicks.


Swan drops nukes by law, where we at wit this
I am known for my incredible music creations and release them regularly.


Everywhere you see them four byes
You can see luxury cars, including Mercedes-Benz with bubble eyes, all over town.


Low low's jack benz wit the bubble eyes in every hallway
Expensive lowrider cars, including Mercedes-Benz with bubble eyes, can be seen in every hallway.


In every pj, all night, all day, they bumpin bj
Residents in public housing projects are listening to and enjoying my music all day and all night.


Now when they play me in the clubs, girls rush the dj
When my music is played in clubs, women gather around the DJ in excitement.


And say you gotta replay, wit no delay
They want the DJ to replay my music right away without waiting.


I'll be damned, if I couldn't turn the party out
I would be surprised if I wasn't able to make the party very fun with my music.


I'll be damned, if I couldn't make you scream and shout
I would be surprised if my music didn't get you excited and energized to scream and shout.


I'll be damned, I'll be damned
I am very confident in my abilities and success.


I'll be damned, if I don't collect a royalty check
I am very confident in receiving payment for the use of my songs.


And don't have a niggie beggin on knees, because he slept
I won't have anyone trying to take advantage of me or begging me for money because they missed an opportunity.


I'll be damned, I'll be damned
I am very self-assured and successful.


Fire one, fire two, let the missile drop
I am ready to let my music loose and share it with everyone.


Let the doors get loose when the whistle pop
People will start dancing and enjoying themselves when they hear my music.


Bark, this is the arc, you could get a ball but we leavin at dark
This is where the party is happening, but it's not going to last all night.


If you got your ticket, then your mission starts
If you're able to attend my performance, then you're in for a great experience.


Don't get caught up in some shit, niggas want they throat to get slit
Just be careful and stay out of trouble because some people are dangerous and may harm you.


Now, I gotta lot, you gotta lot, if you gotta pot
I have a lot of talent and success, and if you have a talent, you should capitalize on it.


And I gotta spot, if I gotta knot, tell me if I got shot
I have a good position in the music industry and if I make a lot of money, let me know if someone tries to take it away from me.


'cause I got somethin for you when my shit get hot
If anyone tries to interfere with my success, I will be prepared to handle the situation.


Lyrically about to let my nine cock
I am about to display my lyrical skills.


Bust off a whole round, I'll be damned if I see hoes now
I am ready to show off my skills and I will not tolerate any distractions.


I'll be damned, if I have to keep being this broke
I am determined to not be poor anymore.


I'll be damned, if I go a day without no smoke
I am determined to always have access to marijuana.


I'll be damned, if I don't become a millionaire
I am confident that I will become very wealthy.


I'll be damned, if ya niggas don't watch and stare
I am confident that people will take notice of my success.


What's the deal bj?
What's going on and how can I continue to be successful?


I really wanna know what's the deals these days
I am curious about current trends and opportunities for success.


Don't forget the bombay
Don't forget to have some fun and enjoy some drinks.


If I take another life, then I sell my soul
If I commit a violent act, then I will lose my integrity and values.


But I'll be damned if I let you run up on me for my gold
I will not allow anyone to take advantage of me or steal from me.


So when I roll, I take precaution
I am always careful and take measures to protect myself.


Too many of my peers got took out while they were flossin
Too many people around me have lost their lives trying to show off their wealth and success.


That hit me hard, and I still gotta battle police
These situations weigh heavily on me and I still face challenges with law enforcement.


'cause brutality ain't no where near a cease
Police brutality is still a major problem.


Once you provoke, I'mma, I'mma blast
If you provoke me, I will defend myself with force.


'cause I'm nervous, and I don't want plungers runnin in my ass
I am anxious and don't want to be involved in any negative situations with the police.


I'll be damned if police try to lock me up
I will not let the police take me away or incarcerate me.


Put they hand on they waste and glock me up
I will resist any attempt by the police to use force or violence on me.


Rather die like a champ, and live like a ass
I would rather fight to the death and be remembered as a hero, than live a life of submission and weakness.


'cause when it's time to bust, I'm boundin to blast
If I need to use force, I will not hold back.


We got bomb weed, bomb beats, bomb to licks
We have excellent quality marijuana, music, and performances.


We got to bomb the weed constantly
We have to keep the great quality of marijuana consistent.


Watch, I'm feelin when I get up in the ass like
Be aware and prepared for the great things that will happen when I start performing.


Tonight's the night, you weak mc's
This is the night when I demonstrate my superior skills and ability to other rappers who are inferior.


Better come right, now when I say come right
Be prepared and put on your best performance when I request it.


You better sound tight, 'cause all that shit you kick
Your performance better be good because the lyrics you recite are not enough.


It sound like it bite, and you better prepare for this shit I'm on
Your performance needs to be up to par because I am bringing my A-game.


'cause I'm a nocturnal nigga, and I'm bringin da storm
I am a night owl and I always bring energy and great performances.


Word is bond, and I'll be damned
I am always true to my word, and I am very confident in my success.




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ConcaCon

"I'll be damned" had some good lyrics. Breath Control / Trapped are the most cut out bangers of this highly underappreciated LP. I liked the vibe of "BDI Thug" but the beat selection was slightly off. Nonetheless, Just Blaze had one of his first beats on this - "Heavy Weighters". People forget about his early productions. "Diamond" by Prodigy or "The Last Supper" by Killah Priest for example.

Iljan Sterenberg

2020 classic and still feel it like the first time

arnoud57

Have you got any other numbers from this album? In my opinion this album was very underrated. Songs like "Breath control" and "trapped" were classic.

Mr. Cool Roof

A slept on classic Buckshot's Solo LP, /BDI Thug Respect from Jersey... continues to be

Jamall Rogers

Trapped is the shit (produced by Dj Akshun , special ed's dj), but for some reason, i think Buckshot would rather for people to forget about this album. It never comes up in any interviews. He had an album calle "The Night", and I was fiending for that shit when I heard a couple of the songs on the Wake up Show, but it just dissappeared. If somebody got some of that shit, post it

Shawn Johnson

I used to play this in my barracks just before being shipped off to Germany.

MONSTA357

Yo! I got every Duckdown album from Black Moon,OGC and Smif&Wessun I mean anything Duckdown put out I got it. You can put any Duckdown album in your ride and aint gotta worry about the skip button you can let the whole thing play from start to fin.How many other artist can say that,you might be able to count them on 1 hand

CommercialRapKiller

I'll be damned if i hafta keep bein this broke, I'll be damned if i go a day without no smoke.

Firat Eski

Great Album

dday203

i'll be damned if i ever listened to this song in its entirety!!

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