The Gateway
D.R.O.P.S Lyrics


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Yeah, good hoodie, shorty got the good pussy
Sniff coke off a crisp hundred
Stay blunted, silk pants, sip France
Chicks dance, I stand in the pimp stance
West coast, laid back feel the breeze
Burnin' trees in diplomas, earn degrees
In the winter, mockneck circle ski
Wanna party, pop that purpley
Oh shit bam bam in the building
Scrape the women, hide the children
Give a bitch rimshot like a Zildjian
Me and Mildred eating like a pilgrim
Huh, yo Tommy Lasorda
Dodge bullets, dive into the water
True lies, diamonds at the porter
Shoot like Terry Porter
Pimpin' with your Asian daughter
I'm always ready for a minor bid
Not for long cause I need me some vagina, kid
Tryna catch strange soup in the silk
Well-built with the coupe in the kilt
I need some mouth from a woman
I couldn't get it, so I took it
Though I shouldn't
Sick shit like Ferrara with the footage
Stick shift in Ferrari, oh my goodness
Hood bitch, sweatpants, good tit's
Fat butt, 97 Acura
Big bitch, make me want to tackle her
Fuck around Urlacher her
Enough of that, I'mma shoot dice
Abusin' the wall 'Til I cruise on the shore
Barbecues on the four
Mad drugs on the table and I'm doing 'em all
And I'm never gon' fall

Last time we locked eyes
Slapped hands with the kid
Now you rambling kid
You should have handled that shit
When you see me motherfucker
Better handle your biz
Better handle your biz

Put the flame to his sneakers, I'm a pyro
Barrel revolutions got us spinning
Like a gyro the suitcase is filled with filo
Here's a side note
Fuck around, leave you on the side road
Five stars on the dinner plate
Pardon 'em, see me studded like Cardamom
Play your part cause you don't really
Want no part of 'em
Take the key out the ignition
Shouldn't have started 'em
Joints twisted like a sprained foot
Red beard, big blue eyes, a strange look
It's like I'm chopping down trees
Jump out the chopper on skis, maltese
I'm stunned by the mountains and the sunrise
Stash work in the mattress
Where your son lies
Enter the casket under dirt and the guns cry
I'm going out blazing
Squeezing at the one time

You ain't a boss, you just playin' boss
Pop him in his head, pray on his corpse
Knee on his neck and his sternum
Askin' for forgiveness
When I'm done I'mma burn him
You dancin' with the demons
I know you see the European leanin'
And the chain and watch gleamin'
And you thinkin' this a dreamin'
Welcome to the nightmare
Blunts, the Delorean
This shit'll travel light-years
But you gon' end up right here
My rap style is impeccable
Standing still in the mirror but
Seein' my reflection move
Phantom no vehicle, ghost no vehicle
A Ouija board
It ain't weed what the fuck I need it for
And what the fuck you got me heated for
Real cool nigga
Show you what the heat is for
Ghost and Bronson, shoot like Bronson




Cook you like Swanson
Now look at your conscience

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of D.R.O.P.S's song "The Gateway" paint a vivid picture of a gritty and intense lifestyle, filled with references to drug use, partying, and criminal activities. The opening lines mention a woman with desirable qualities and a provocative suggestion of illicit drug use off money. The imagery of staying high, wearing luxurious clothing, and engaging with women sets the scene for a hedonistic and reckless lifestyle.


The rapper references West Coast vibes, burning trees (likely a nod to marijuana consumption), and the pursuit of pleasure and success through education. There's a juxtaposition of partying and academic achievement, showcasing a dual nature within the character portrayed. The lyrics also touch on violence and the need to protect oneself, further adding layers to the narrative being presented.


As the song progresses, themes of materialism, sexual desire, and indulgence continue to emerge. The rapper boasts about his exploits with women, his lavish lifestyle, and his brash attitude towards authority figures. There's a sense of rebellion and a disregard for consequences, emphasized by the nonchalant references to drug use and risky behavior.


The closing verses delve into darker territory, with menacing threats of violence, a callous attitude towards life, and a chilling mention of potentially fatal actions. The lyrics convey a sense of power and control, with the rapper asserting dominance and fearlessness in the face of danger. The use of vivid imagery, aggressive language, and gritty storytelling creates a provocative and intense atmosphere, making "The Gateway" a raw and unapologetic exploration of a harsh reality.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, good hoodie, shorty got the good pussy
Acknowledging the attractiveness of someone's appearance.


Sniff coke off a crisp hundred
Engaging in substance abuse.


Stay blunted, silk pants, sip France
Continuing to stay high, wearing luxurious clothing, and drinking expensive alcohol.


Chicks dance, I stand in the pimp stance
Watching women dance while adopting a confident pose.


West coast, laid back feel the breeze
Relaxing on the West Coast and enjoying the view.


Burnin' trees in diplomas, earn degrees
Smoking marijuana and obtaining academic qualifications.


In the winter, mockneck circle ski
Wearing a mockneck sweater for skiing in the winter.


Wanna party, pop that purpley
Desiring to party and take drugs.


Oh shit bam bam in the building
Expressing surprise at someone's presence.


Scrape the women, hide the children
Interacting with women while ensuring the safety of children.


Give a bitch rimshot like a Zildjian
Engaging in sexual activities with a woman.


Me and Mildred eating like a pilgrim
Having a meal with someone named Mildred.


Huh, yo Tommy Lasorda
Expressing confusion while mentioning Tommy Lasorda.


Dodge bullets, dive into the water
Avoiding danger and jumping into water for safety.


True lies, diamonds at the porter
Dealing with deception and valuable items at the porter.


Shoot like Terry Porter
Displaying shooting skills similar to Terry Porter.


Pimpin' with your Asian daughter
Engaging in a pimp lifestyle with someone's Asian daughter.


I'm always ready for a minor bid
Prepared for a small prison sentence.


Not for long cause I need me some vagina, kid
Planning to engage in sexual activity as soon as possible.


Tryna catch strange soup in the silk
Attempting to charm a woman while dressed in luxurious clothing.


Well-built with the coupe in the kilt
Physically fit while driving a coupe in a kilt.


I need some mouth from a woman
Desiring oral sex from a woman.


I couldn't get it, so I took it, Though I shouldn't
Taking sexual favors without consent despite knowing it is wrong.


Sick shit like Ferrara with the footage
Engaging in disturbing behavior reminiscent of Ferrara's films.


Stick shift in Ferrari, oh my goodness
Excitedly driving a stick shift Ferrari.


Hood bitch, sweatpants, good tit's
Describin a woman from the hood with nice breasts.


Fat butt, 97 Acura
Referring to a woman with a large buttocks and a 1997 Acura car.


Big bitch, make me want to tackle her
Feeling compelled to aggressively approach a large woman.


Fuck around Urlacher her
Roughly handle or tackle her like a football player named Urlacher.


Enough of that, I'mma shoot dice
Deciding to play dice to distract from previous topics.


Abusin' the wall 'Til I cruise on the shore
Intending to harm or damage the wall before relaxing by the shore.


Barbecues on the four
Enjoying barbecues outdoors.


Mad drugs on the table and I'm doing 'em all
Indulging in various drugs on the table.


And I'm never gon' fall
Confident in never experiencing defeat.


Last time we locked eyes
Recalling the previous moment of eye contact.


Slapped hands with the kid
Greeting someone with a hand slap.


Now you rambling kid
Observing someone talk excessively.


You should have handled that shit
Encouraging someone to deal with a situation.


When you see me motherfucker
Preparing someone for your presence.


Better handle your biz
Advising someone to take care of their business.


Put the flame to his sneakers, I'm a pyro
Setting someone's shoes on fire as an act of arson.


Barrel revolutions got us spinning
Engaging in a situation where events are rapidly changing.


Like a gyro the suitcase is filled with filo
Symbolizing the suitcase spinning like a gyro containing something valuable.


Here's a side note
Introducing a side remark or observation.


Fuck around, leave you on the side road
Warning of the consequences of messing around and being abandoned on the side of the road.


Five stars on the dinner plate
Enjoying a high-quality meal.


Pardon 'em, see me studded like Cardamom
Apologizing and being adorned like a spice.


Play your part cause you don't really want no part of 'em
Encouraging someone to stay out of trouble.


Take the key out the ignition
Removing the key from the car's ignition.


Shouldn't have started 'em
Regretting initiating or provoking someone.


Joints twisted like a sprained foot
Rolling joints in a lighthearted metaphor.


Red beard, big blue eyes, a strange look
Describing physical features in a distinctive manner.


It's like I'm chopping down trees
Metaphorically experiencing progress or success.


Jump out the chopper on skis, maltese
Exiting a helicopter onto skis in a specific style.


I'm stunned by the mountains and the sunrise
Impressed by the natural beauty of mountains and sunrise.


Stash work in the mattress where your son lies
Hiding illegal activities where a child sleeps.


Enter the casket under dirt and the guns cry
Being buried under dirt while guns are firing.


I'm going out blazing
Planning to leave dramatically and courageously.


Squeezing at the one time
Shooting or firing at a single moment.


You ain't a boss, you just playin' boss
Calling out someone for pretending to be a leader.


Pop him in his head, pray on his corpse
Killing someone and observing their lifeless body.


Knee on his neck and his sternum
Describing a violent act of aggression against someone.


Askin' for forgiveness
Requesting forgiveness for harmful actions.


When I'm done I'mma burn him
Planning to eliminate the person completely.


You dancin' with the demons
Engaging with dangerous or malevolent forces.


I know you see the European leanin'
Acknowledging someone observing a European style influence.


And the chain and watch gleamin'
Noticing the shining jewelry.


And you thinkin' this a dreamin'
Suggesting that the situation feels like a dream.


Welcome to the nightmare
Introducing a situation that is unsettling or frightening.


Blunts, the Delorean
Reference to smoking marijuana and the car Delorean.


This shit'll travel light-years
Implying that the experience will feel like it travels through vast distances.


But you gon' end up right here
Predicting that the individual will remain in a negative situation.


My rap style is impeccable
Boasting about the quality of rap skills.


Standing still in the mirror but
Appearing secure and confident while self-reflecting.


Seein' my reflection move
Experiencing an unsettling or surreal moment of reflection.


Phantom no vehicle, ghost no vehicle
Not requiring a physical vehicle in the supernatural context.


A Ouija board
Mentioning a tool used in spiritual communication.


It ain't weed what the fuck I need it for
Questioning the purpose or necessity of marijuana.


And what the fuck you got me heated for
Expressing confusion or frustration over someone's actions.


Real cool nigga
Describing oneself as calm and composed.


Show you what the heat is for
Intending to demonstrate the consequences of provocation.


Ghost and Bronson, shoot like Bronson
Collaborating with someone named Bronson in a shooting activity.


Cook you like Swanson
Treating someone metaphorically like a Swanson meal.


Now look at your conscience
Encouraging a reflective moment on one's inner moral compass.




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Written by: Corey Taylor, James Root, Josh Rand, Roy Maurice Mayorga

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