House of Cards
Calboy Lyrics


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Gain gang
Gang yeay, yeh

What do you know about the house of cards, yeh (What you know...)
Tell me what you now about house of cards, yeh (tell what you know)
Got it all from nothing it was all grant, yeah (All grant, all grant)
Bitch, you see me flexing ′cause it's all me′ (all me)
She sees me dripin' so she call 't night, yeah
Tag to the celling watch you fall down (fall down)
I don′t know, baby, here we′ve been just to fall down (fall down), yeah
Built it up watchin' it fall down (fall down), yeh

I grow and kill that chess in the bed
It′s a tembow to war
And it's suposed to be the best storm
I heard the things once more
I took my brother, they blow faver′
It was manners, it was sure
You wanna kill 'em, we kill ′em together
We can, nigga, ask all

O.G., I'm a O.G.
I pay pall din, sip slowly
Bitch, I'm dripin′ flavor, what a slowly
Level wake the neighbors
No, they don′t sleep

Gang, gang

What do you know about the house of cards, yeh
Tell me what you now about house of cards, yeah
Got it all from nothing it was all grant, yeah (all grant)
Bitch, you see me flexing 'cause it′s all me' (all me)
She sees me dripin′ so she call 't night, yeah
Tag to the celling watch you fall down (fall down)




I don′t know, baby, here we've been just to fall down (fall down), yeah
Built it up watchin' it fall down (fall down, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Calboy's song "House of Cards" set the tone for the melancholic and introspective lyrics that follow. Calboy asks "What do you know about the house of cards?" implying that the fragile and temporary nature of success is something that he has personally experienced. He then goes on to talk about "all he got from nothing," alluding to the fact that his current status was achieved through hard work and determination. However, even with everything he has, he still feels the pressure and vulnerability that comes with success.


As the song progresses, Calboy delves deeper into his personal struggles and the sacrifices he has made to get where he is today. He talks about the toll that the constant grind takes on him and how he uses the game of chess as a metaphor for the battles he faces in his pursuit of success. He also mentions his brother and how they are in it together, highlighting the importance of family and support in his journey.


Overall, "House of Cards" is a deeply personal and introspective song that speaks to the fragility of success and the struggles that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Gain gang
The singer is part of a gang known as Gain.


What do you know about the house of cards, yeh (What you know...)
The singer wants to know what the listener understands about the concept of a 'house of cards'.


Tell me what you now about house of cards, yeh (tell what you know)
The singer wants the listener to share their knowledge of what a 'house of cards' is.


Got it all from nothing it was all grant, yeah (All grant, all grant)
The artist started with nothing but was able to turn it into something with the help of a grant.


Bitch, you see me flexing ′cause it's all me′ (all me)
The artist is flexing because everything they have been able to accomplish is due to their own efforts and hard work.


She sees me dripin' so she call 't night, yeah
A woman is attracted to the singer due to their success and lifestyle.


Tag to the celling watch you fall down (fall down)
Someone who tries to tag or mess with the singer's success will fall down or fail.


I don′t know, baby, here we′ve been just to fall down (fall down), yeah
The artist and others have put in a lot of effort just to experience failure.


Built it up watchin' it fall down (fall down), yeh
The artist has experienced building something up only to watch it all fall apart.


I grow and kill that chess in the bed
The artist is skilled in the game of chess and uses it in their strategy even in the bedroom.


It′s a tembow to war
The strategy used is similar to that of a traditional war drum (tambow).


And it's suposed to be the best storm
The strategy is supposed to lead to the ultimate victory or best possible outcome.


I heard the things once more
The singer has likely heard rumors or doubts about their strategy before.


I took my brother, they blow faver′
The singer has a close friend or family member that they use in their strategy and it has worked in their favor.


It was manners, it was sure
The strategy was well thought out and executed with precision.


You wanna kill 'em, we kill ′em together
The artist is willing to work together with the listener to overcome any obstacles or resistances to their success.


We can, nigga, ask all
Asking others who have already witnessed their achievements is evidence that they can accomplish their goals.


O.G., I'm a O.G.
The singer has attained a status of an 'original gangster' often used to represent someone with experience and respect.


I pay pall din, sip slowly
The singer works hard and can enjoy their success by taking their time with activities such as drinking and dining.


Bitch, I'm dripin′ flavor, what a slowly
The artist is exuding character and personality in their style and demeanor.


Level wake the neighbors
The artist is achieving such a high level of success it is hard to ignore and can influence others.


No, they don′t sleep
As a result of the artist's success and the noise they create, others may not be able to sleep.




Writer(s): Calvin Woods

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one of the most underrated artists ever

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2020 and he's still being slept on💅🏾! Although he has become more popular which is so good!!

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147 Calboy for XXL 2019 😈

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He got XXL 2020😂😂🔥

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Got it all from nothing it was all grind 😈💪

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She see me dipping so she call now 🔥🎯💯🤟🤟

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