The anticipation for the impending debut album from DGAF has been building to feverish levels over the past few years. What started out as nothing more than a way to describe their own reckless lifestyle has ended up bringing together Suburban Noize’s most notorious cast of misfits onto one cut throat, in-your-face blunted full length album. DGAF, which features original Kottonmouth Kings frontman Saint Dog, his brother Big Hoss, Chucky Styles and Gillies, have created the perfect musical soundtrack for the chaos that surrounds their lives. With a thirst for motocross riding, surfing and skateboarding these tattooed misfits live each day with no fear and only a go big or stay home attitude.
The group’s debut album is the sonic equivalent of the Sex Pistols crashing head on with N.W.A. DGAF’s toxic musical brew is an unapologetic middle finger to everyone and everything that stands in their path. "Damn Right" kicks the album off with a banger and sets the cut-throat tone of the record, the album's lead single "Knuckle Up" sends a message to anyone who runs their mouth but can't back it up with their fists, while "With Us Or Against Us" asks which side of the line the listener stands on. The album also features guest appearances by Kottonmouth Kings' Daddy X.
No matter what side of the line you stand on it's impossible to ignore DGAF's in-your-face message. This four-piece crew is ready to crack skulls and celebrate the only way they how; by packaging the insanity of their day to day lives into one harsh audible blunt.
"DGAF is a lifestyle movement that started at the bottom and we're going straight to the top,” closes Gillies. “We're never gonna stop; so you're either with us or against us and if you are against us…"
Knuckle Up
DGAF Lyrics
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All up in my business all up in my space
Please step back, cause I′m about to throw
This one to your chin and this ... to your dome
Get 'em up, hit ′em with your best shot
Knuckle up punk, hit 'em with your best shot
Swing hard, hit 'em with your best shot
Well I don′t give a fuck how long you been trainin'
When I swing this skateboard, I′m smashing your brain in
Kickin your teeth up out the side of your mouth
First round first swing and it's ding lights out
Shit I′ma get 'em up, size ′em up, fit 'em up
When it comes time homeboy yo I'ma hit em up
I ain′t no cagefighter, I′m a rage fighter
Waiting for the open body blow and let it go
... round bitch, I'll hit you with your best shot
I hit that bong hard, see what that punks got
Faded down like a whiteboy should
Call me crazy cracker straight peckerwood
Big Hoss the name and I insane man
Stay outta my way man I′m true to this game man
I'm in the pocket and I′m feeling swell
Fucked up and ... as hell
Get 'em up, hit ′em with your best shot
Knuckle up punk, hit 'em with your best shot
Swing hard, hit 'em with your best shot
You still talkin I′ma hit you with my best shot
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
By the time you try to swing, I′m landing like three
Flat up on your back while you're drinking my pee
You should′ve thought it through before you fucked with me
Broken bottles flying through the night
Bloody knuckles 'cause I′m down to fight
DGAF on my fists swinging lefts and rights
Best believe I'm fightin′ for my life
It's do or die, who's down to ride
Everybody else just stay inside
It′s one on one don′t need no gun
Knuckle up punk and let's have some fun
Hit ′em up, hit 'em with your best shot
Knuckle up punk, hit ′em with your best shot
Swing hard, hit 'em with your best shot
You still talkin I′ma hit you with my best shot
Dark clouds forming above me
Paranoia ...
Fuck you motherfuckers ...
These fools run around straight tanning bed
Like all the ink you gon' keep laying on they back
Motherfucker I'm a one hit wonder, booya
Put yo ass in the gutter
Nowadays everybody thinks they Rocky
All roided up I′ll hit you with the rock g
Shit, I ain′t even gotta get my hands dirty
My bitch knows blows like the fists of fury
Hit 'em up, hit ′em with your best shot
Knuckle up punk, hit 'em with your best shot
Swing hard, hit ′em with your best shot
You still talkin I'ma hit you with my best shot
The lyrics to DGAF’s song “Knuckle Up” are about standing up for oneself and being ready to fight against anyone who tries to step up to them. The lyrics tell the story of someone who is being confronted by another person and is ready to throw down and fight. The lyrics are assertive and confrontational, with the singer challenging the other person to a fight.
The lyrics use vivid descriptions of violence and aggression to convey the intensity of the situation. For example, the lines “When I swing this skateboard, I'm smashing your brain in / Kickin your teeth up out the side of your mouth” describe a brutal attack on the other person. Similarly, the lines “Broken bottles flying through the night / Bloody knuckles 'cause I'm down to fight” suggest a vicious brawl between the two people.
Overall, the lyrics to “Knuckle Up” are about standing up for oneself and being ready to fight against anyone who tries to step up and challenge them. The lyrics are intense and confrontational, and use vivid descriptions of violence to convey the intensity of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Who the fuck are you to step up to my place
You have no right to come near me and my surroundings
All up in my business all up in my space
You are invading my privacy and personal space
Please step back, cause I'm about to throw This one to your chin and this ... to your dome
Move away because I'm going to attack you with punches to your face and head
Get 'em up, hit 'em with your best shot Knuckle up punk, hit 'em with your best shot Swing hard, hit 'em with your best shot You still talkin I'ma hit you with my best shot
Prepare yourself to fight and give it your all, otherwise I'm going to beat you up
Well I don't give a fuck how long you been trainin' When I swing this skateboard, I'm smashing your brain in Kickin your teeth up out the side of your mouth First round first swing and it's ding lights out
I don't care about your fighting skills, if you cross me, I will hit you with my skateboard and render you unconscious right away
Shit I'ma get 'em up, size 'em up, fit 'em up When it comes time homeboy yo I'ma hit em up I ain't no cagefighter, I'm a rage fighter Waiting for the open body blow and let it go
I will assess you and get ready to fight you on the streets, I'm not a professional fighter but I'm driven by my anger and looking for an opportunity to land a hit
... round bitch, I'll hit you with your best shot I hit that bong hard, see what that punks got Faded down like a whiteboy should Call me crazy cracker straight peckerwood Big Hoss the name and I insane man Stay outta my way man I'm true to this game man I'm in the pocket and I'm feeling swell Fucked up and ... as hell
I'm ready to fight you in any round and take my best shot, smoking weed makes me feel relaxed and invincible, and I'm known for my crazy and unpredictable behavior
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee By the time you try to swing, I'm landing like three Flat up on your back while you're drinking my pee You should've thought it through before you fucked with me
I move quickly and hit hard like a boxer, I will knock you on the ground and humiliate you, you should have known better than to cross me
Broken bottles flying through the night Bloody knuckles 'cause I'm down to fight DGAF on my fists swinging lefts and rights Best believe I'm fightin' for my life It's do or die, who's down to ride Everybody else just stay inside It's one on one don't need no gun Knuckle up punk and let's have some fun
I don't mind getting hurt, I will use anything as a weapon, I'm not afraid to fight and will defend myself to the end, and anyone not involved should stay out of it, let's fight without weapons and make it a fair and enjoyable experience
Dark clouds forming above me Paranoia ... Fuck you motherfuckers ...
I'm feeling anxious and paranoid, I don't trust anyone and don't care about their opinions
These fools run around straight tanning bed Like all the ink you gon' keep laying on they back Motherfucker I'm a one hit wonder, booya Put yo ass in the gutter
These people are so obsessed with their looks and tattoos, but I will take them down with a single punch, and put them in their place
Nowadays everybody thinks they Rocky All roided up I'll hit you with the rock g Shit, I ain't even gotta get my hands dirty My bitch knows blows like the fists of fury
Many people these days try to act tough like the fictional boxer Rocky, but I will hurt them without much effort, and my girlfriend is an expert in fighting as well
Hit 'em up, hit 'em with your best shot Knuckle up punk, hit 'em with your best shot Swing hard, hit 'em with your best shot You still talkin I'ma hit you with my best shot
Fight with all your might, don't be afraid to hit hard, and if you keep taunting me, you will regret it
Writer(s): Michael Kumagai, Brad Xavier, Charles Devries, Michelle Sancisi, Steven Thornson
Contributed by Jeremiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hossthronson3929
9 years ago we started this and this year in the next few months we will be doing it again!!!!! Much love and Respect to all my Homies, all my Family, and all our soldiers over the whole world. DGAF UScircleA connection for Life!!!
@firegod5377
Hoss Thronson
@Hellboy-wt7jq
Hoss Thronson WOOD MF WOOD MLLH&R FROM NORTHWEST NEW-MEX 505 IND-PECKERWOOD 2316/1623
@therealDSmusic
@Hoss Thronson any new track ?
@chrisperetti5310
White is right
@DRIFTWOOD--
Dam where you at WOOD
@WOLFHOOKBRO
My big brother and I would start out our work outs to this song everyday.. would always get us pumped up.. he took his life a few days ago... ill never forget you Alex.
@-.Salt.-
I’m sorry for your loss :(
@dont.ripfuller6587
😔 , don't ever quit, man soldier on til the end no matter what. That hurts man I'm sorry
@JarlBorg93
Your brother is a coward to leave you and your family like that