Gangsta Don't Die
DJ Khaled Lil Wayne And Birdman Lyrics
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Check me out, man, yeah
Original gangsta, black clothes and bangers
Bullet shells and chambers, fill the L's up
We stay low from the rangers
'Cause they tryna tame us, but we brainless
And just think, I'm one sell out record away from being famous
You could paint it how you may
But I remain this gangsta 'til the day I lay where the worms stay
I spit it for my nigga's sake
I spit it for myself a long time ago
Got a few houses, few whips, few condos
I'm so straight I'm pointin'
The game is hurtin', and baby boy the ointment
Baby boy the president now
Shit, you gotta make an appointment
Two record labels, you should come join 'em
Do check the label, and make sure it's yellow or Rose
'Fore you bring it to my table
Gangsta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I moved to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, believe it
Gangsta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I moved to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, straight up
Yeah
Nigga playin', doing about one eighty
Maserati, matchin' drop top sun shade
Gotta be fly, P1, nigga, spent about five, condo high in the sky
G4 whenever, fly in any weather
Had to pop a few pussies that was bad feathers
Million on the floor, that's fo' sho'
That lil' homie got the flow, so we all just gon' float
And don't think about the past
A little water came, now we floatin' on everythin'
Niggas doing about anything, killin' while they hustlin'
Niggas puttin' it in for the change
So we headed to the game, Culpepper gettin' his roll on
I'm on the side with that bling
And outside, got them thangs
Them Phantoms out there, we doin' us, switchin' lanes
Yeah, gangsta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I moved to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, believe it
Gangsta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I moved to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, straight up
Na, don't fuck with that dog
Youngin'll knock your fuckin' head off
And I'm coming back hard
Stunna give me work, and I'm runnin' that off
I'm comin' back with it and let my team split it
With a swagger you can't get, nah, you can't get it
Shit, bitch, I pop like Diddy
I pop like when he gon' stop? When it's empty
And you still drawing Leonardo D'Vinci
Trap me, I'm in there early, gettin' money ridin' dirty
Uptown puttin' in down blowin' out the pound
Duffle bag full of cash when I come around
The lil' homie got the game so I put him down
Hold my town, world wide wearin' a crown
Like father like son, got it off the mound
Like father like son, niggas stand their grounds
Like father like son, nigga, fuck them clowns
Yeah, gangsta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I moved to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, believe it
Gangsta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I moved to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, straight up
'Cause that water ran us out that motherfucker, but we done bounce back
Believe that, 3-0-5, 4-0-4, 7-1-3, all that, Dallas, Kansas
Everybody, ya heard me, Oklahoma, yeah, everybody, the whole world
In the song "Gangsta Don't Die" by DJ Khaled featuring Lil Wayne and Birdman, the lyrics depict the life and mindset of a gangster who refuses to compromise his principles and remains true to his identity despite societal pressure. The lyrics suggest that being a gangster is not a choice but a mentality that is deeply ingrained and remains with a person till death. The opening lines "Original gangsta, black clothes and bangers, bullet shells and chambers, fill the L's up" suggest the person's status as an OG, with the use of guns and smoking being part of their everyday life. The next lines "We stay low from the rangers, 'cause they tryna tame us, but we brainless" refer to law enforcement's efforts to suppress the gangster culture, which has failed because of the gangster's fearless attitude.
The chorus "Gangsta's don't die, they get chubby and they move to Miami" emphasizes that true gangsters don't quit the lifestyle but instead change their location to avoid conflict. The lyrics show a sense of pride in being a gangster and never forgetting the roots that made them who they are. The lyrics "Two record labels, you should come join 'em, do check the label, and make sure it's yellow or Rose. 'Fore you bring it to my table" is a nod to Lil Wayne's membership in Cash Money Records and Young Money Entertainment, which are symbolized by the color yellow and rose, respectively.
Line by Line Meaning
Original gangsta, black clothes and bangers
I am an OG, dressing in black with my weapons.
Bullet shells and chambers, fill the L's up
My guns are loaded and ready to be fired.
We stay low from the rangers
We avoid the police.
'Cause they tryna tame us, but we brainless
The police try to control us, but we are not easily manipulated.
And just think, I'm one sell out record away from being famous
I am close to becoming a superstar with just one hit song.
Shit, I guess I ain't it
But if that doesn't happen, I'm still living this lifestyle.
You could paint it how you may
People can interpret my life and art in different ways.
But I remain this gangsta 'til the day I lay where the worms stay
But ultimately, I'll always be a gangsta until I die and am buried.
I spit it for my nigga's sake
I make music for my friends and other people I care about.
I spit it for myself a long time ago
I started making music for myself long before I was famous.
Got a few houses, few whips, few condos
I have accumulated a lot of wealth and assets.
I'm so straight I'm pointin'
I'm doing so well, I can confidently point out how good things are.
The game is hurtin', and baby boy the ointment
The music industry is struggling, and my music is the cure.
Baby boy the president now
I'm now in charge and a major player in the music business.
Shit, you gotta make an appointment
If you want to work with me, you need to make an appointment.
Two record labels, you should come join 'em
I have two successful record labels, and you should consider joining them.
Do check the label, and make sure it's yellow or Rose
Make sure you're working with the right record label.
Yeah, gangsta's don't die
A true gangsta will never truly die or stop living that life.
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I moved to Miami
Gangstas may retire and move to less dangerous cities like Miami.
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I can't go to certain places because of my reputation, but I don't really care.
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, believe it
I'm still a gangsta and will act like one in public.
Na, don't fuck with that dog
Don't mess with me or my crew.
Youngin'll knock your fuckin' head off
One of my young protégés will not hesitate to hurt you.
And I'm coming back hard
I'm determined to come back stronger than ever.
Stunna give me work, and I'm runnin' that off
My colleague Birdman is giving me work and I'm quickly finishing it.
I'm comin' back with it and let my team split it
I'm sharing my wealth with my team.
With a swagger you can't get, nah, you can't get it
I have a distinguishing confidence and charm that others can't match.
Shit, bitch, I pop like Diddy
I'm making a lot of money, like Puff Daddy.
I pop like when he gon' stop? When it's empty
I'm making money so quickly, it feels like it will never stop coming.
And you still drawing Leonardo D'Vinci
You're still trying to make a name for yourself, while I'm already established in the industry.
Trap me, I'm in there early, gettin' money ridin' dirty
I'm involved in the drug trade, but I'm always working hard and making money.
Uptown puttin' in down blowin' out the pound
I'm showing off my wealth and influence.
Duffle bag full of cash when I come around
I always have large amounts of money with me.
The lil' homie got the game so I put him down
I'm mentoring a young artist who is becoming successful.
Hold my town, world wide wearin' a crown
I'm in charge of my city and have global influence.
Like father like son, got it off the mound
I'm following in the footsteps of my mentors and handing down my legacy.
Like father like son, niggas stand their grounds
I am known for standing up for myself and my ideals, just like my mentors.
Like father like son, nigga, fuck them clowns
I don't care about the haters and their opinions.
'Cause that water ran us out that motherfucker, but we done bounce back
We may have faced hardships, but we've overcome them and are successful again.
Believe that, 3-0-5, 4-0-4, 7-1-3, all that, Dallas, Kansas
I'm proud of my hometown, and name various cities with personal significance.
Everybody, ya heard me, Oklahoma, yeah, everybody, the whole world
I'm making music for everyone, including people from all over the world.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Darius Harrison, Tristan Jones
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