America Loves Gangsters
CunninLynguists Lyrics

These days, they wanna be criminals more than they wanna commit a crime
People nowadays are more interested in portraying themselves as criminals rather than actually committing a crime, which is the reflection of the present world's mindset.

That's that's not just crime, that's the way of the world
The inclination towards becoming or showing oneself as a criminal is now a part of the world's way of life.

There's something about a vandal's lust
A person's desire for vandalizing things has an alluring appeal in its own way.

The lifestyles of the scandalous
People are fascinated by the lifestyles of those who are scandalous and who do things that are considered inappropriate by society.

Ain't nothing like it america loves gangsters (ha ha ha ha)
Gangsters are admired openly in America, and people find it amusing when they think about them.

Look at all the angel dust, the cocaine and the cannabis
People consume drugs like angel dust, cocaine, and cannabis, which is not limited to America only, and unrealistic lifestyles associated with it fascinates people.

Hate stones, but the man you trust
People dislike a person, even hate him/her, but those same people still trust that individual because of the image around him/her.

Cause its fun to watch cannon's bust
People find satisfaction in watching shots fired from a cannon regardless of the intended target or casualties.

Gone off that gangsta gangsta (for so long)
People have been obsessed with the Gangsta Gangsta culture and lifestyle for an extended period.

America loves Gottis, America loves bodies
Gottis (Mafia's influential family) and the lives of people associated with the gangs are admired fondly by Americans.

Pacino counting C-Notes for shooting up club lobbies
In reference to Al Pacino's ability to gather large sums of money by shooting in the nightclubs, which is widely accepted and appreciated by people.

While Eddie Nash controls bankrolls in Wonderland
Eddie Nash, who controls funds associated with the famous discotheque Wonderland, is widely known and appreciated in America.

Tony Soprano hits channels and holds down On-Demand
Tony Soprano, who plays a gangster's role in a TV show, is responsible for controlling the audience's emotions and attracting them to the TV show, which is much in demand.

We wanna see it and some motherfuckers gon' wanna be it
People, in general, enjoy watching things that they are fascinated with, which influences some to become just like those things they saw.

Others are doing numbers that breed it, bleed it, can't defeat it
Some people are so involved in such an obsession that it is virtually impossible to defeat the mindset or thoughts that they have obtained through the means.

Bush, the political gangster, man you gotta be high
George Bush, who was the US President, was considered by some as a leader in a gangster way that is puzzling to some, so they must have been under the influence of drugs to support him and his policies.

Gave plenty of orders for slaughters ain't swatted a fly
George Bush's actions did not match his words, and he should have corrected his priorities before issuing any orders that resulted in bloodshed.

Modern day cowboys with shiny alloys for side arms
People in current times are like cowboys, but instead of using real guns, they use fake or shiny ones as means of expression for their gangster-like behavior.

Hiding behind bombs, advanced cowards
People hide behind bombs, which they see as a sign of strength, but in reality, it reflects their cowardice, albeit advancedly done.

In Jesse James ways we handled the Towers
People approached the 9/11 attacks like Jesse James, glorifying their act as if it was valor in its true sense.

Guns blazing for freeze framing the King of New York
People resorted to extreme measures when they had to capture the real King of New York and used guns to accomplish this task.

In the moments we face opponents give thanks to 'gangsta'
People find it easier to surpass their opponents while relying on the gangster mindset as it gives them an advantage.

Maybe place Babyface Nelson in ranks to bank ya
Where individuals cannot find any help or options, they might enlist the services of Babyface Nelson, who is known for his bank-robbing skills.

Got enough angst to handle the handle and squeeze the trigger
People have enough pent-up resentment that they can handle the toughest times and also become a trigger for rebellion.

But pop that in the city its 'Freeze Nigga!!'
While applying these tactics in the city, one might get the response 'Freeze Nigga!!' which refers to authorities' quick and forceful actions to make them freeze on the spot.

A-scare-ica lusts danger, danger, danger
The United States frequently craves new heights of dangerous adventures for the people, but with uncalculated consequences, as reflected in the current world's psyche.

War, load the tanks up
People arm themselves with an arsenal in preparation and anticipation of the beginning of the war.

In the name of the Lord give thanks for anger
People sometimes thank the lord for the anger their opponents experience during a conflict, which gives them an advantage.

More major paper in 'Gangsta' Gangster
People resort to 'Gangsta Gangster' activities to get more paper money, which is more major money.

Heats nerves and veins hearing words from pranksters
People's nerves and veins get excited when they hear words from pranksters, who are usually calm or composed individuals.

Anger anchors us, cinematic screens spew
Anger is the underlying force that moves us, and cinematic screens reinforce or depict this force with extreme vividness.

Wrangler language, systematic schemes too
People adjust or manipulate their language and their deals or schemes to make things work in gangsta fashion.

Change the brain up, divide and conquer
People deliberately alter their way of thinking, resulting in them becoming more divided, leading to dangerous outcomes in the future.

Mob on em, ride til their lives are contra'd
People track their opponents like they are literally on a mob vehicle, causing their lives to become controversial.

Monsters, driven by capital as a stimuli
Individuals who behave like monsters are inspired by wealth or funds, which ill-effect the society thinks is the root of all corruption.

Can never be too powerful, it makes us all admire you
Individuals who are very powerful are often admired by everyone due to their power, and people unconsciously overlook their immoral activities.

We'll follow until we fall like fallen star from sky, I
People follow those that they admire, regardless of any consequences that come from that based on the moral effects of it.

Can't say it's impact hasn't hollowed walls inside my
The impact of such events and behaviors is profound, causing severe damage to the moral and emotional state of a person.

Heart, my art, ummm insane
It is insane to think that this could affect someone's artistry or even the way they view things at heart.

Is it that smart to react dark when facing pain?
Is it intelligent or ethical to respond with aggression or danger when faced with pain or situations of worry?

You ain't that hard, that scarred or that real
You are not as hard, violent, or experienced in reality as you think you actually are.

To go that far, for that kill, for that feel, now that's ill
To go too far and risking taking somebody's life for a feeling you experience inside that's out of the bounds of morality is just not okay, it is actually alarming.