That's Gangsta
Bun B feat. Sean Kingston Lyrics


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[Chorus]
I'm a full time hustla posted on the block,
Got to get it how I live and I'm never going to stop.
Now that's gangsta, now that's gangsta
When me ride through the hood you can here the bass knock,
All me girls them love me have me have city locked
Now that's gangsta, now that's gangsta
[Verse 1]
Mane I'm a gangsta, g-a-n-g-s-t-a mane,
A gangsta the best to come up out of PA mane,
A gangsta seldom seen but always heard,
A real gangsta more than just a 7 letter word,
A gangsta ain't ya clothes,
A gangsta ain't ya hat, your watch ring your chain naw a gangsta ain't that,
A gangsta can have that but he ain't got to show it,
Cause with or without it hes still gangsta and you know it,
From my head to my toe with it it ain't to hard to see,
Said I'm a gangsta ain't too many as hard as me,
You claimin g but you ain't gangsta jack
So tell all them fake gangstas I'm coming to take gangsta back.

[Chorus]

[Verse 2]
Mane I'm a gangsta now let me tell you what that means,
See I'm a gangsta always got my mind on my green,
And I'm a gangsta always gon do what I got to do,
Unless it's giving game to police and sellin' out his crew,
That's something gangstas don't do a gangsta keep it trill
A gangsta do a crime he do his time on the real,
A gangsta don't squeal and tell on everyone he know,
Put a jacket on ya boy you ain't a gangsta yous a hoe,
A gangsta hold his homeboys down when they gone,
A gangsta put him back on his feet when he home,
A gangsta is a homeboy that never turn his back,
On another real homie and that's a well known fact
That thats gangsta

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
Mane I'm a gangsta call me the hood superstar,
And I'm a gangsta ridin' in my candy painted car,
Cause see a gangsta always down to rep for his hood,
And to do a little bad so I can do a little good,
A gangsta don't forget where he came from
No matter where he go or where he been keep it gangsta till the end,
Cause I'm a gangsta and I'm a always love my city,
Make money but don't act like I'm above my city,
Cause gangstas will always give back to the ghetto,
And gangstas will never turn their back to the ghetto,




That's a fact in the ghetto, it's never been a lie,
So I'm a keep it gangsta till the day that I die.

Overall Meaning

In Bun B's "That's Gangsta," the rapper is reflecting on what it means to truly be a "gangsta." Throughout the song, Bun B breaks down the various elements that define a true gangsta, emphasizing that it's not just about material possessions or putting on a tough persona. Instead, Bun B argues that gangstas are individuals who stay true to their principles and always have their mind set on achieving their goals.


The song's chorus sets the tone, with Bun B proclaiming that he's a "full-time hustla" who's always working towards success. When he rides through his neighborhood, his powerful bass knocks and the love from the community's women further cement his "gangsta" status. In the first verse, Bun B stresses that true gangstas are more than their material possessions - rather, they're individuals with powerful characters that command respect. The second verse highlights that gangstas don't give in to outside pressures, remaining true to their principles and never turning on their friends. Finally, in verse three, Bun B asserts that true gangstas give back to their communities rather than abandoning them for the sake of personal gain.


Overall, Bun B's "That's Gangsta" offers a refreshing perspective on the concept of being a "gangsta," emphasizing that it's about much more than flashy cars and tough talk. The song presents a series of values and traits that are central to being a true gangsta, inviting listeners to reflect on their own priorities and what really matters in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a full time hustla posted on the block,
I am always working and standing on the street corner


Got to get it how I live and I'm never going to stop.
I have to hustle to survive and I won't give up


Now that's gangsta, now that's gangsta
This is the definition of being a gangsta


When me ride through the hood you can here the bass knock,
When I drive through my neighborhood, the bass from my music is so loud it can be heard


All me girls them love me have me have city locked
I am popular with the ladies and have control of the city


Mane I'm a gangsta, g-a-n-g-s-t-a mane,
I am a gangsta and I spell it out


A gangsta the best to come up out of PA mane,
I am the best gangsta from Pennsylvania


A gangsta seldom seen but always heard,
A true gangsta doesn't need to be seen to have an impact


A real gangsta more than just a 7 letter word,
Being a gangsta is more than just a word, it's a lifestyle


A gangsta ain't ya clothes,
Being a gangsta has nothing to do with what you wear


A gangsta ain't ya hat, your watch ring your chain naw a gangsta ain't that,
Being a gangsta has nothing to do with your accessories


A gangsta can have that but he ain't got to show it,
A true gangsta doesn't need to flaunt their belongings


Cause with or without it hes still gangsta and you know it,
Even without those things, a real gangsta is still recognizable


From my head to my toe with it it ain't to hard to see,
It is easy to see that I am a gangsta


Said I'm a gangsta ain't too many as hard as me,
I am a very tough gangsta


You claimin g but you ain't gangsta jack
People may claim to be gangstas, but they aren't like me


So tell all them fake gangstas I'm coming to take gangsta back.
I am going to show all the fake gangstas what it truly means to be a gangsta


Mane I'm a gangsta now let me tell you what that means,
Let me explain what being a gangsta really means


See I'm a gangsta always got my mind on my green,
I am always thinking about money


And I'm a gangsta always gon do what I got to do,
I will do whatever it takes to survive


Unless it's giving game to police and sellin' out his crew,
I would never betray my gang by giving information to the police


That's something gangstas don't do a gangsta keep it trill
Going against your gang goes against the code of being a gangsta


A gangsta do a crime he do his time on the real,
If a gangsta commits a crime, they will serve their time without snitching


A gangsta don't squeal and tell on everyone he know,
A true gangsta doesn't betray his gang by giving information to the authorities


Put a jacket on ya boy you ain't a gangsta yous a hoe,
If you snitch, you're not a gangsta, you're a traitor


A gangsta hold his homeboys down when they gone,
A true gangsta is loyal to his gang, even when they are not present


A gangsta put him back on his feet when he home,
When a gang member returns home, the gangsta will help them get back on their feet


A gangsta is a homeboy that never turn his back,
A true gangsta will always be loyal to his gang


On another real homie and that's a well known fact
This is a widely accepted truth in the gang community


Mane I'm a gangsta call me the hood superstar,
I am a popular gangsta in the neighborhood, like a superstar


And I'm a gangsta ridin' in my candy painted car,
I drive a car with a colorful paint job


Cause see a gangsta always down to rep for his hood,
A true gangsta will always represent his neighborhood


And to do a little bad so I can do a little good,
Sometimes a gangsta must engage in illegal activity to do good for his community


A gangsta don't forget where he came from
A true gangsta remembers his roots and where he came from


No matter where he go or where he been keep it gangsta till the end,
No matter where a gangsta goes or what he becomes, he will always be true to his gangsta ways


Cause gangstas will always give back to the ghetto,
True gangstas will always help out their community, especially the poor areas


And gangstas will never turn their back to the ghetto,
True gangstas will never abandon their community, even if they become successful


That's a fact in the ghetto, it's never been a lie,
This is well-known and widely accepted in low-income areas


So I'm a keep it gangsta till the day that I die.
I will always be a gangsta and live this lifestyle until I die




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, KISEAN ANDERSON, BERNARD FREEMAN

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@adnanojd

Summer 2023 Still keeping it trill 15 years later because big tunes like these can’t stale, Now that’s gangstaβœŠπŸΎπŸ’―πŸ‡―πŸ‡²

@Adam-ye8cv

We need Sean Kingston songs back on the Radio

@vinnyvinny1373

Now is 2022. And still this is so DOPE song. RIP PIMP C. UGK FOR LIFE.

@HTxGhost24

When Pimp died Bun B had to step up to the plate. This is what he dropped.. You can't stop a LEGEND!! πŸ’ͺ

@5hift6ear

Bun B has been in the game for years, I got mad respect for the dude, definitely one of my favorite MCs, very underrated!

@alexludavertigo6926

It's the quiet ones you have to look out for. The Pimp was flamboyant and did the beats so naturally was always in the spotlight. Bun dropped this one when Pimp was inside, just goes to show yaπŸ’ͺπŸ’―

@dannygauthier755

Bring so Fuckinne good MemoriesπŸ’œπŸ˜ˆπŸ™πŸ’ͺ

@Jpmuzik1

Bun B is holding it down for UGK...R.I.P Pimp C!!!!UGK FO life...Mad respect To Bun B puttin' it DOWN for TEXAS!!!!

@zoranapopivoda3249

A gangsta can have that but he ain't gonna show it cause with or without it he's still gangsta and you know it!

@muffmcgruff8572

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