Killa Cam
Cam'ron; Mike G Lyrics
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Killa Cam
Killa Cam
Killa killa
Killa Cam
With the goons I spy
Stay in tune with ma
This the realest since kumbaya
Bumbayay killa Cam my lord
Still the man with the pants
Scrilla fam, more on board
Now bitches They wanna neuter me
Niggas They wanna tutor me
The hooligan in Hoolahands
Maneuvering is nothing new to me
Doggy I'm from the land of grind
Pan pan gram or dime
Not toes or MC
When I say hammer time
Beef I hammer mine
When I get my hands on nines
If I had on Bammerline
Corduroys Cam a shine
Canary burgundy
I call it lemon red
Yellow diamonds in my ear
Call em lemon heads
Lemon head end up dead
Ice like Winnipeg
Gemstones, Flintstones
You could say I'm friends with Fred
You unhappy scrappy
I got Pataki at me
Bitches say I'm tacky daddy
Range look like Laffy Taffy
Kill Cam
Killa Cam
Killa Cam
Killa killa
Killa Cam
I'm from where Nicky Barns got rich as fuck
Rich and Nay hit the kitchen then were pitchin' up
Rob base, Mase, Doug E Fresh switched it up
I do both who am I to fuck tradition up
So I parked in a tow-away zone, chrome
I don't care that car a throwaway homes
Welcome to Harlem
Where you welcome to problems
Off a furlo fella felons get parkings
Them niggas knew we bang
Stood out like Pootie Tang
Soon as the stoolie sang
That's when the toolie sang
Bang bang came from that movie rang
Snap crack jewelry bling
Flat jack who he bring
Clack clack cooley ring
Bad rap cuties claim
Ascap put 'em in the river
I'm the sushi king
And I'm keep it fresh
Let the fish eat ya flesh
Yes sir please confess
Just say he's the best
Killa Cam
Killa Cam
Killa Cam
Killa killa
Killa Cam
How dope is this
Teach you how to rope a chick
What you want, Coke or piff
I got it all smoke or sniff
And you know my drift
Used to figures, doe and shit
You a rooster nigga
This a roaster bitch
And I roast ya bitch
That's how it usually end
Tell her and her groupie friends
Go get they Gucci cleanse
We the moody Gucci Louie and Pucci men
Or Skada Prada
The chopper it got the Uzi lens
Bird's eye view
The birds I knew
Flip birds
Bird gang
It was birds I flew
And word I blew
Or herb I grew
I would serve on stoops
Now I swerve in coupes
The song "Killa Cam" by Mike G is an ode to Cam'ron, a rapper from Harlem who goes by the name "Killa Cam." The opening line "With the goons I spy, stay in tune with ma" refers to Cam'ron's tight circle of friends who he associates with, and how he keeps his mom (his number one supporter) informed. The line "This the realest since kumbaya" can be interpreted to mean that Killa Cam's music is genuine and speaks to the reality of growing up in Harlem, where violence and drugs are common themes. The chorus "Killa Cam, Killa Cam" is a reference to Cam'ron's nickname showing that the song is all about him.
The second verse of the song describes Cam'ron's life in Harlem, including his associations with notorious drug kingpin Nicky Barnes, and rappers Doug E Fresh, Mase, and Rob Base. The line "I do both, who am I to fuck tradition up" suggests that Cam'ron wanted to do things his way without changing traditions that were already established. The line "Welcome to Harlem, where you welcome to problems" speaks to the harsh realities of growing up in Harlem, where problems are constantly present.
The final verse of the song talks about Cam'ron's drug game, and how he used to sell figures. He offers his customers cocaine or marijuana, and brags about how he has everything they need. The line "You a rooster nigga, this a roaster bitch, and I roast ya bitch" is meant to intimidate anyone who would try to step up to Killa Cam. The song ends with Killa Cam talking about how he grew up serving drugs on the street, but now he's cruising around in expensive coupes, looking back at his past as a reminder of where he comes from.
Line by Line Meaning
Killa Cam
Introducing himself as Cam'ron
Killa killa
Reinforcing his nickname 'Killa'
With the goons I spy
Observing his surroundings with his associates
Stay in tune with ma
Keeping in touch with his mother
She like damn
Expressing his mother's reaction to his success
This the realest since kumbaya
Claiming he's authentic like the traditional folk song 'Kumbaya'
Bumbayay killa Cam my lord
A reference to The Lion King's 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' song
Still the man with the pants
Stating that he's still a trendsetter with his outfits
Scrilla fam, more on board
Referring to his wealth and his associates getting onboard with him
Now bitches They wanna neuter me
Referring to the negative attention he's getting from women
Niggas They wanna tutor me
Referring to the negative attention he's getting from men
The hooligan in Hoolahands
Using wordplay to refer to himself as a hooligan, with a reference to the movie Cool Hand Luke
Maneuvering is nothing new to me
Stating that he's experienced in handling situations
Doggy I'm from the land of grind
Stating that he's from a place where people work hard to succeed
Pan pan gram or dime
Referring to cocaine and other drugs he used to sell
Not toes or MC
Contrasting his drug dealing with rappers who rap about selling shoes or being MCs
When I say hammer time
Referencing the hammer dance craze, but changing its meaning to his violent tendencies
Beef I hammer mine
Stating that he'll handle any conflicts violently
When I get my hands on nines
Referring to guns he'll use in conflicts
If I had on Bammerline
Referring to an expensive clothing brand
Corduroys Cam a shine
Wordplay to suggest that he stands out in any outfit
Canary burgundy
Referring to a type of diamond with yellow color
I call it lemon red
Wordplay to describe how he perceives the diamond
Yellow diamonds in my ear
Stating that he has expensive jewelry
Call em lemon heads
Wordplay to describe the diamond appearance
Lemon head end up dead
Suggesting that others may want to rob him for his jewelry
Ice like Winnipeg
Comparing his jewelry to the Canadian city's winter ice
Gemstones, Flintstones
Using wordplay, as 'Flintstones' describes his rocky past and association with drugs
You could say I'm friends with Fred
Referencing the Flintstones' protagonist Fred and suggesting that he and Cam'ron share a common lifestyle
You unhappy scrappy
Addressing someone named 'Scrappy' who's unhappy
I got Pataki at me
Referencing New York's former Governor George Pataki, who had legal disputes with Cam'ron's music group
Bitches say I'm tacky daddy
Referring to the women who criticize his fashion style
Range look like Laffy Taffy
Suggesting that his luxury car's color is bright and resembles the candy
Welcome to Harlem
Introducing Harlem, where he's from
Where you welcome to problems
Suggesting that the neighborhood has a reputation for troubles
Off a furlo fella felons get parkings
Referring to his criminal associates who have parking privileges
Them niggas knew we bang
Suggesting that people in the neighborhood knew about their criminal activities
Stood out like Pootie Tang
Comparing their behavior in the neighborhood to the fictional character Pootie Tang
Soon as the stoolie sang
Referencing someone snitching on them
That's when the toolie sang
Referring to violent retaliation to the snitching
Bang bang came from that movie rang
Using wordplay to describe a violent incident
Snap crack jewelry bling
Describing the sound and appearance of his jewelry
Flat jack who he bring
Asking who his opponent is
Clack clack cooley ring
Describing another gun sound
Bad rap cuties claim
Suggesting that some women criticize him for his behavior
Ascap put 'em in the river
Imagining himself having a songwriting organization put his critics to death
I'm the sushi king
Comparing himself to a sushi chef who keeps his product fresh; suggesting he does the best with what he does
And I'm keep it fresh
Stating that he stays fresh in every aspect
Let the fish eat ya flesh
Wordplay to describe his customers and associates who consume the drugs he used to sell
Yes sir please confess
Suggesting that people should acknowledge his authority
Just say he's the best
Asking others to acknowledge his greatness
How dope is this
Expressing his satisfaction with himself
Teach you how to rope a chick
Suggesting that he's an expert at seducing women
What you want, Coke or piff
Asking customers if they want cocaine or marijuana
I got it all smoke or sniff
Stating that he has all drugs available
And you know my drift
Suggesting that those involved with him understand his actions
Used to figures, doe and shit
Stating that he's familiar with money and drugs in general
You a rooster nigga
Addressing someone as someone who talks too much
This a roaster bitch
Suggesting that she's about to be roasted verbally
And I roast ya bitch
Suggesting that she'll be verbally criticized by him
That's how it usually end
Reflecting on his usual interactions with others
Tell her and her groupie friends
Addressing women who hang around for famous men
Go get they Gucci cleanse
Suggesting that they should buy expensive clothing and accessories
We the moody Gucci Louie and Pucci men
Referring to himself and his associates as men who wear expensive clothing
Or Skada Prada
Referring to another expensive clothing brand
The chopper it got the Uzi lens
Suggesting that the weapon he has is modified
Bird's eye view
Suggesting that he sees everything from above
The birds I knew
Referring to his drug dealing past where he interacted with certain people
Flip birds
Referring to drug dealing
Bird gang
Referring to his associates involved in drug dealing
It was birds I flew
Referring to his past as a drug dealer
And word I blew
Referring to his reputation as a drug dealer
Or herb I grew
Referring to his past as a marijuana farmer
I would serve on stoops
Describing where he used to sell drugs
Now I swerve in coupes
Stating that he drives luxury cars now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAMERON GILES, GREG GREEN, SEON THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@COACHEDISON619
Who IS STILL BUMPING THIS IN 2024👌🏾☝🏾💯?
@H8me_
How dope is this! I'll still be bumping on my death bed. 🤣💀
@D.O2KOLO
🌊💨💯
@we-lit6071
one of the hardest joints ever made!!!💯
@aaronhogan2786
Just bought a pink 2 door tahoe cuz of this song lol. Can't afford a range
@rashadriley9869
Every day.
@lamonteweathersbee4268
Who still knocking this in 2023?
@anyanwuuchenna
Me
@mattb6246
Yessir, finna be listening in 24
@freemason7738
All day everyday