Heaven's Gate
Burna Boy Lyrics


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Anyway
I thought you was a G but you're any snake
I swear down you can't come around my estate
And ah gwarn like say you bad and brave
Because where me come from man are moving bait
An they got the whole block ducking jakes
So if none of you man gimme space
I'll show you 'bout knocking on, heaven's gate, heaven's gate

My love what's it gonna be (rude boy)
When they sound the alarm will you come find me?
Mr. Bad and Boujee will you come pick me up, can you guarantee?
When it's time to pick a side you'll be on my team?
Now it's kicking off saying world war three
Boy-oh-oh
You snuck up on me

Anyway, boy violate, let the semi spray
Me ah di undisputed heavyweight
Champion till me old and very grey
You must I think say you badder than ISIS
Cah you got a few likkle devices
You must not know who my guys is
'Cause if you did you woulda never-ever come try this

Take out them eyeses, with di deh pliers
'Cause me know seh dem ah pree fi wid dem eyeses
So me cock it and I breathe and realize this
So me call up Lily to harmonize this
Can't diss my sis

Anyway, I thought you was a G but you're any snake
I swear down you can't come around my estates
And ah gwarn like say you bad and brave
Because where me come from man are moving bait
And they got the whole block ducking jakes
So if none of you man gimme space
I'll show you 'bout knocking on, knocking on, knocking on heaven's gate

Se para non, se para non
Se para non, se para non
Se para non, se para non
Say me bad I know, where me come from look like Baghdad I know

Telling you, telling you, telling you, telling you, telling you
Heaven and I ain't lie, they daily deh, we merely telling uh
Heaven I say Burna ranking, him stand nuh regular
Dis ah rasswire, dem boy they nuh ready for
Brr-rring, call pon mi cellular
Dun know the mandem mi par wid nuh regular
Mi par wid drug peddler, pass me the Rizzla
From yuh violate ah gunshot inna yuh head una
Cah when in life when you nuh read, that's when I sekkle for
Guns and artilleries ah get heavier
Yow, you nuh waan see nuh holes inna yuh friend?
Can't violate, can't bad enuh
Bwoy can't done enuh, nothing ah say I nah run enuh
Yah guh make me buss my gun in uh
Some get burn enuh, I nuh e'en like play gun enuh
Dem fi know mi bad from mi young enuh, mi bad I know

Anyway, boy violate, let the semi spray
You coulda got away but now it's very late
Cah paigons end up in the grave like every day
I always was the yute with the scary face
Manna move wicked inna my estate




So if none of you man gimme space
I'll show you 'bout knocking on, knocking on, knocking on heaven's gate

Overall Meaning

"Heaven's Gate" is a song by Nigerian afrobeat artist Burna Boy, released in 2018 as part of his album "Outside". The song features UK-based rapper Lily Allen and reflects on the rapper's upbringing in Nigeria and the violence that permeates his community. The lyrics revolve around the central theme of protecting oneself from potential danger and not letting outsiders disrupt one's peace of mind. The song's title refers to the imagery of heaven's gate as a symbol of safety and security, a place that one reaches through a protective journey.


The opening lines of the song express disappointment at someone who betrays trust, likening them to a snake who cannot be trusted on the rapper's "estate." This sets the tone for the song's overall message of caution and protection. The rapper, in the song, emphasizes his status as an undefeated champion and warns potential enemies not to test him, employing violent imagery such as "take out them eyeses, with the deh pliers." The chorus featuring Lily Allen reinforces the idea of protection with its lyrics, "when they sound the alarm, will you come find me?"


The song's chorus is inspired by a dancehall rhythm, and Burna Boy also incorporates tropical house and EDM elements, solidifying his status as a versatile artist who is not boxed into a single genre. Besides having Lily Allen feature in the song, Burna Boy samples the chorus of "She Loves Me" by Jamaican artist Serani, and this musical blending emphasizes his multicultural identity as an African artist who is influenced by various musical genres from around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Anyway
Despite any previous discussion or events, the following will be said.


I thought you was a G but you're any snake
I believed you to be an honorable person, but you have revealed yourself to be deceitful and untrustworthy.


I swear down you can't come around my estate
I promise you that you are not welcome in my neighborhood or around me.


And ah gwarn like say you bad and brave
You are pretending to be tough and brave.


Because where me come from man are moving bait
In my hometown, people are constantly at risk of being targeted and trapped by authorities or rivals.


An they got the whole block ducking jakes
Everyone in the neighborhood is always on edge and trying to avoid the police.


So if none of you man gimme space
If you continue to act in a disrespectful manner, I will not hesitate to assert my boundaries.


I'll show you 'bout knocking on, heaven's gate, heaven's gate
You will soon experience the severe consequences of your actions.


My love what's it gonna be (rude boy)
My dear, what is your plan?


When they sound the alarm will you come find me?
If we find ourselves in danger, will you be there to protect me?


Mr. Bad and Boujee will you come pick me up, can you guarantee?
If you consider yourself to be high-class and wealthy, will you be able to rescue me when things get tough?


When it's time to pick a side you'll be on my team?
When it comes to making a decision, will you stand by my side?


Now it's kicking off saying world war three
The situation is heating up and it feels like a major conflict is on the horizon.


Boy-oh-oh
An exclamation to convey surprise, disbelief, or amusement.


You snuck up on me
You caught me off guard and surprised me.


Anyway, boy violate, let the semi spray
Regardless of anything else, if you cross me, I will use my firearm against you.


Me ah di undisputed heavyweight
I am the undefeated champion and the most powerful in my area.


Champion till me old and very grey
I will maintain my victory status for the rest of my life.


You must I think say you badder than ISIS
You seem to believe that you are greater and more dangerous than the international terrorist organization ISIS.


Cah you got a few likkle devices
Because you possess some minor tools or tactics.


You must not know who my guys is
You underestimate the people I associate with and their capabilities.


'Cause if you did you woulda never-ever come try this
Had you known the true extent of our power, you would have never attempted to cross me.


Take out them eyeses, with di deh pliers
I will use pliers to remove your eyes, which you use to spy and monitor others.


'Cause me know seh dem ah pree fi wid dem eyeses
I am aware that you are keeping watch with your eyes.


So me cock it and I breathe and realize this
I will ready my firearm and take a deep breath, reminding myself of the severity of the situation.


So me call up Lily to harmonize this
I will enlist Lily to help me sing in unison with my emotions and intentions.


Can't diss my sis
No one can disrespect or attack my sister without severe consequences.


Se para non, se para non
An exclamation of frustration or vexation.


Say me bad I know, where me come from look like Baghdad I know
I know that I am considered dangerous, and the area I come from resembles a war zone due to constant violence.


Telling you, telling you, telling you, telling you, telling you
Repeating a statement in order to emphasize its significance or validity.


Heaven and I ain't lie, they daily deh, we merely telling uh
My religious beliefs are genuine, and I want to share them with you.


Heaven I say Burna ranking, him stand nuh regular
In heaven or in my belief system, Burna Boy has a unique and strong position.


Dis ah rasswire, dem boy they nuh ready for
This is a serious situation that the people involved are not equipped to handle.


Brr-rring, call pon mi cellular
My phone is ringing, someone is trying to contact me.


Dun know the mandem mi par wid nuh regular
I associate with a group of people who are not ordinary or mainstream.


Mi par wid drug peddler, pass me the Rizzla
I am friends with drug dealers and am requesting rolling papers to smoke marijuana.


From yuh violate ah gunshot inna yuh head una
If you cross me, I will shoot you in the head and kill you.


Cah when in life when you nuh read, that's when I sekkle for
If you are ignorant and uneducated in life, I will resort to violence and aggression.


Guns and artilleries ah get heavier
I am acquiring more and bigger weapons.


Yow, you nuh waan see nuh holes inna yuh friend?
Would you like to witness me shooting a hole in one of your friends?


Can't violate, can't bad enuh
You cannot talk tough or disrespect me.


Bwoy can't done enuh, nothing ah say I nah run enuh
I will not give up or retreat, and no one can say otherwise.


Yah guh make me buss my gun in uh
Your behavior is pushing me to the point of using my firearm against you.


Some get burn enuh, I nuh e'en like play gun enuh
I have already injured or killed some people, and I do not find enjoyment in using weapons.


Dem fi know mi bad from mi young enuh, mi bad I know
People should recognize that I have always been a dangerous person, and I am aware of my own power.


Anyway, boy violate, let the semi spray
Despite previous events, if you cross me, I will use my firearm against you.


You coulda got away but now it's very late
You had the chance to avoid trouble, but it is too late now.


Cah paigons end up in the grave like every day
Those who act like enemies or pose a threat often end up dead or buried.


I always was the yute with the scary face
I have always been intimidating or frightening to others.


Manna move wicked inna my estate
I act ruthlessly and maliciously in my neighborhood or territory.


So if none of you man gimme space
If you continue to act in a disrespectful manner, I will not hesitate to assert my boundaries.


I'll show you 'bout knocking on, knocking on, knocking on heaven's gate
You will soon experience the severe consequences of your actions.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMINI EBUNOLUWA OGULU, FRED GIBSON, LILY ROSE BEATRICE ALLEN

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