One of the true underground hardcore legends in America, Damnation A.D. is resurfacing after an almost eight-year hiatus with the release of their new Victory Records album, In This Life Or The Next. Not only does this D.C.-based band live up to their reputation, but the new blistering sonic attack sounds as sharp and fresh as their original work.
Let Me In
Damnation A.D. Lyrics
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Let me in the door
You keep sayin' you hear me knockin'
What you standin' there for?
Who I gotta kill or sleep with?
Cause I'm the worlds best secret
Let me in the door
You keep sayin' you hear me knockin'
Cause I'm the one that do that music you feel
But you still review this
Let me in the door
Right now before my goons have to tear it town
We don't wait in line and we don't stand around
We at Club Zen and drinkin', actin' brand new
Actin' like he never seen my face and I ain't got loot
They know I'm Cash Image and I'm with Tech N9ne
And before the club close, The owner gon' respect mine
Spend a lot of money and that's the bottom line
Ten cars on chrome, Plus the neck shine
Baggy jeans on and J's with a lot of bucks
And you ain't gotta know me
You could tell my dollars' up
Poppin' collars in the club, turnin' bottles up
And all the models in the club wanna follow us
It's Mr. Chevy Man, You hear my song playin'
And every time we in the club
We be spending grand's
First deny Tech then deny me
And I was number one on 103 for forty weeks
[Chorus]
You say you hear me knockin'
So why you don't wanna let me in?
But I ain't buggin', So tell the cops to come and get me then
Complain about my shoes, ain't really talkin' 'bout shit
Dude, I spent like three hundred and fifty on this outfit
NV ain't gon' let me in, zen actin' funny with me
What it's gon' cost me, homie?
I brought a little money with me
I don't wear tight shirts, my pants kinda baggy
KC hat tilted, so now they wanna red flag me
I'm by the bar every time, point blank, Period
The door man hatin', takin' his job too serious
Me, Cash Image, Tech and Kaliko about big business
So what I'm talkin to a bouncer for?
The woman see me, Scream my name like announcers, bro
They actin' brand new this week
So I'm about to go to the block and bubble and get plenty cake
I just wanted woman and I don't like this club anyway
So fuck y'all!
[Chorus]
I get money from music, Kinda like to spend-spend
When I hit the town, I know they gonna let me ends in
But these other clubs be trippin' like I begin sin
You hear me knockin'? (Oh yeah)
Well let me in then
Cause NV ain't so friendly
They got a gay assembly of femmes
Who think the blacks be packin' Semi's
(That's why they don't sell no Henny)
Stink butts who think bucks
But they don't know my bank account is like a Brinks truck
Could buy it any day
Two poin one on a new building and lease 'em and the N9ne has plenty say
The rhyme, it give me pay
So I resign cause NV gay
And plus NV stands for no vagina's anyway
That place, Me and Lil' Weezy-Wee get no love
That's why when I brought Chingy in there
He peed in your club, not in the toilet either
You don't enjoy the beaver
You'd rather plot on how to get below your boy, The Peter
America's Club and Fase 2, I erase you
My pants are too baggy even though I'm clean and I'm paid too
Orlando South's racist, they treated me cold
And Lucky Strike and Power & Light won't let the N9ne in to bowl
Whoa, guess my Dickies the wrong clothes
Play my music but won't let me and my homies through the doors
Over a million records sold, Lot's of money to fold
They should let me in any club in KC, MO!
And I'm the biggest tipper, bartenders know me well
And waitress's love me, so club owners go to hell!
You got that blow to sell but you want this bro to fail
But it really ain't me 'cause it is your destiny to go to jail
And when you're though servin
You might see work on Club N9ne
When you walk up, you might be hurt
You might skeet-skirt cause you ain't gettin' in
If you ain't got KC hat and a white t-shirt, aye!
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Damnation A.D.'s song Let Me In discuss the frustration of trying to gain entry into various clubs and establishments. The singer laments being denied entry despite his fame and wealth, asking for someone to open the door and let him in. He mentions his connection with other famous rappers such as Tech N9ne and Lil Wayne, and how even they have faced similar difficulties entering club NV. The song is a commentary on the obstacles that Black people, even those who are famous and wealthy, often face in predominantly white spaces.
The chorus repeatedly asks to be granted access, with the singer garnering frustration and ultimately denouncing the clubs they have encountered for their exclusivity. The lyrics touch on themes of racism, classism, and gatekeeping, highlighting the arbitrary and unfair ways in which people are often denied entry to spaces. The song showcases the anger and frustration of not being allowed to access certain clubs and the exclusionary nature of these spaces.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me in the door
Allow me to enter the club or venue
You keep sayin' you hear me knockin'
You claim to hear my attempts to gain entry
What you standin' there for?
Why are you just standing there without taking action?
Who I gotta kill or sleep with?
What extreme measures must I take to gain access?
Cause I'm the worlds best secret
Because I am a highly talented and successful artist that many are unaware of
Let me in the door
Allow me to enter the club or venue
Cause I'm the one that do that music you feel
Because I am the one who creates the music that resonates with you
But you still review this
You still critique my music and may not fully appreciate it
Right now before my goons have to tear it down
Right now, before my associates resort to destructive actions
We don't wait in line and we don't stand around
We do not have the patience to wait in a line or linger idly
We at Club Zen and drinkin', actin' brand new
We are at Club Zen, drinking and behaving in a manner that displays confidence and superiority
Actin' like he never seen my face and I ain't got loot
Pretending as if the person has never encountered me before and is unaware of my success and wealth
They know I'm Cash Image and I'm with Tech N9ne
They recognize that I am Cash Image and that I am associated with Tech N9ne
And before the club close, The owner gon' respect mine
And before the club closes, the owner will acknowledge and show respect towards me
Spend a lot of money and that's the bottom line
I spend a significant amount of money, and that is the ultimate conclusion
Ten cars on chrome, Plus the neck shine
I own ten cars with chrome accessories, and my necklace shines brightly
Baggy jeans on and J's with a lot of bucks
I am wearing loose-fitting jeans and Jordan sneakers that symbolize wealth and success
And you ain't gotta know me
You do not need to be familiar with me
You could tell my dollars' up
You can easily determine that I possess a significant amount of money
Poppin' collars in the club, turnin' bottles up
I am stylishly and confidently enjoying myself in the club, raising the collars of my clothing and consuming alcohol
And all the models in the club wanna follow us
All the attractive individuals in the club desire to associate themselves with us
It's Mr. Chevy Man, You hear my song playin'
I am Mr. Chevy Man, and you can hear one of my songs playing
And every time we in the club
And every time we are in the club
We be spending grand's
We spend large sums of money
First deny Tech then deny me
You first deny Tech, then proceed to deny me entry
And I was number one on 103 for forty weeks
And my song was the top-ranked track on radio station 103 for forty weeks
You say you hear me knockin'
You claim to hear my attempts to gain entry
So why you don't wanna let me in?
So why are you reluctant to allow me to enter?
But I ain't buggin', So tell the cops to come and get me then
But I am not bothered, so go ahead and summon the police to arrest me
Complain about my shoes, ain't really talkin' 'bout shit
Critiquing and complaining about my choice of footwear is trivial and insignificant
Dude, I spent like three hundred and fifty on this outfit
I invested approximately $350 in assembling this ensemble
NV ain't gon' let me in, zen actin' funny with me
NV (a club) is unwilling to grant me entry, and Zen (another club) is behaving strangely towards me
What it's gon' cost me, homie?
What am I required to pay, my friend?
I brought a little money with me
I have a small amount of money on hand
I don't wear tight shirts, my pants kinda baggy
I prefer loose-fitting shirts and my pants have a slightly baggy appearance
KC hat tilted, so now they wanna red flag me
My Kansas City hat is tilted, causing them to view me suspiciously or negatively
I'm by the bar every time, point blank, Period
I am always located near the bar without fail
The door man hatin', takin' his job too serious
The doorman is expressing dislike towards me and taking his job too seriously
Me, Cash Image, Tech and Kaliko about big business
Cash Image, Tech N9ne, Kaliko, and I are involved in significant business endeavors
So what I'm talkin to a bouncer for?
So why am I engaging in conversation with a bouncer?
The woman see me, Scream my name like announcers, bro
When women see me, they excitedly shout my name similar to how sports announcers do
They actin' brand new this week
They are behaving in an unusual manner this week
So I'm about to go to the block and bubble and get plenty cake
Therefore, I am planning to engage in illegal activities to generate significant profits
I just wanted woman and I don't like this club anyway
I just desired the company of women, and I do not enjoy this club regardless
So fuck y'all!
So screw all of you!
I get money from music, Kinda like to spend-spend
I earn income through my music and tend to spend it freely
When I hit the town, I know they gonna let me ends in
When I go out in the town, I am confident that I will be granted entry
But these other clubs be trippin' like I begin sin
However, these other clubs are causing unnecessary drama as if I am a troublemaker
You hear me knockin'? (Oh yeah)
Do you hear me repeatedly attempting to gain your attention?
Well let me in then
In that case, please allow me to enter
Cause NV ain't so friendly
Because NV (a club) is not welcoming or accommodating
They got a gay assembly of femmes
They have a group of homosexual women gathered together
Who think the blacks be packin' Semi's
Who believe that people of African descent carry firearms
(That's why they don't sell no Henny)
(That is why they do not sell Hennessy)
Stink butts who think bucks
Unpleasant individuals who believe they possess wealth
But they don't know my bank account is like a Brinks truck
However, they are unaware that my bank account is comparable to the security of a Brink's truck
Could buy it any day
I could make a purchase at any given moment
Two poin one on a new building and lease 'em and the N9ne has plenty say
I could allocate a significant amount to construct a new building and lease it, and Tech N9ne holds substantial influence
The rhyme, it give me pay
My rap lyrics generate income for me
So I resign cause NV gay
Therefore, I withdraw from associating with NV because it is unappealing
And plus NV stands for no vagina's anyway
And furthermore, NV stands for no vaginas anyway
That place, Me and Lil' Weezy-Wee get no love
That venue, Lil Wayne and I receive no appreciation or support
That's why when I brought Chingy in there
That is why when I brought Chingy into that establishment
He peed in your club, not in the toilet either
He urinated inside your club, and not in the designated restroom
You don't enjoy the beaver
You do not appreciate the presence of attractive women
You'd rather plot on how to get below your boy, The Peter
You would prefer to scheme and conspire against me, trying to bring me down
America's Club and Fase 2, I erase you
I eliminate and dismiss America's Club and Fase 2 from my consideration
My pants are too baggy even though I'm clean and I'm paid too
My pants are considered too loose despite the fact that I am stylish and financially successful
Orlando South's racist, they treated me cold
Orlando South (a club) is racist, and they treated me poorly and with indifference
And Lucky Strike and Power & Light won't let the N9ne in to bowl
Lucky Strike and Power & Light (venues) will not permit Tech N9ne to bowl
Whoa, guess my Dickies the wrong clothes
Whoa, I suppose my Dickies attire is not deemed appropriate
Play my music but won't let me and my homies through the doors
They play my music, yet they refuse to grant me and my friends entry
Over a million records sold, Lot's of money to fold
With over a million records sold, I have a substantial amount of money to fold
They should let me in any club in KC, MO!
They should allow me entry into any club in Kansas City, Missouri!
And I'm the biggest tipper, bartenders know me well
I am known as the customer who gives the largest tips, and bartenders are familiar with me
And waitress's love me, so club owners go to hell!
Waitresses adore me, so club owners can go to hell!
You got that blow to sell but you want this bro to fail
You possess illegal drugs to sell, yet you desire for me to fail
But it really ain't me 'cause it is your destiny to go to jail
However, it is not my fault because it is your inevitable destiny to end up in prison
And when you're though servin
And when you have finished serving
You might see work on Club N9ne
You may find employment at Club N9ne
When you walk up, you might be hurt
When you approach, you may face harm or injury
You might skeet-skirt cause you ain't gettin' in
You may hastily leave because you are not being granted entry
If you ain't got KC hat and a white t-shirt, aye!
If you are not wearing a Kansas City hat and a white t-shirt, hey!
You say you hear me knockin'
You claim to hear my attempts to gain entry
So why you don't wanna let me in?
So why are you reluctant to allow me to enter?
But I ain't buggin', So tell the cops to come and get me then
But I am not bothered, so go ahead and summon the police to arrest me
Complain about my shoes, ain't really talkin' 'bout shit
Critiquing and complaining about my choice of footwear is trivial and insignificant
Dude, I spent like three hundred and fifty on this outfit
I invested approximately $350 in assembling this ensemble
NV ain't gon' let me in, zen actin' funny with me
NV (a club) is unwilling to grant me entry, and Zen (another club) is behaving strangely towards me
What it's gon' cost me, homie?
What am I required to pay, my friend?
I brought a little money with me
I have a small amount of money on hand
I don't wear tight shirts, my pants kinda baggy
I prefer loose-fitting shirts and my pants have a slightly baggy appearance
KC hat tilted, so now they wanna red flag me
My Kansas City hat is tilted, causing them to view me suspiciously or negatively
I'm by the bar every time, point blank, Period
I am always located near the bar without fail
The door man hatin', takin' his job too serious
The doorman is expressing dislike towards me and taking his job too seriously
Me, Cash Image, Tech and Kaliko about big business
Cash Image, Tech N9ne, Kaliko, and I are involved in significant business endeavors
So what I'm talkin to a bouncer for?
So why am I engaging in conversation with a bouncer?
The woman see me, Scream my name like announcers, bro
When women see me, they excitedly shout my name similar to how sports announcers do
They actin' brand new this week
They are behaving in an unusual manner this week
So I'm about to go to the block and bubble and get plenty cake
Therefore, I am planning to engage in illegal activities to generate significant profits
I just wanted woman and I don't like this club anyway
I just desired the company of women, and I do not enjoy this club regardless
So fuck y'all!
So screw all of you!
I get money from music, Kinda like to spend-spend
I earn income through my music and tend to spend it freely
When I hit the town, I know they gonna let me ends in
When I go out in the town, I am confident that I will be granted entry
But these other clubs be trippin' like I begin sin
However, these other clubs are causing unnecessary drama as if I am a troublemaker
You hear me knockin'? (Oh yeah)
Do you hear me repeatedly attempting to gain your attention?
Well let me in then
In that case, please allow me to enter
Cause NV ain't so friendly
Because NV (a club) is not welcoming or accommodating
They got a gay assembly of femmes
They have a group of homosexual women gathered together
Who think the blacks be packin' Semi's
Who believe that people of African descent carry firearms
(That's why they don't sell no Henny)
(That is why they do not sell Hennessy)
Stink butts who think bucks
Unpleasant individuals who believe they possess wealth
But they don't know my bank account is like a Brinks truck
However, they are unaware that my bank account is comparable to the security of a Brink's truck
Could buy it any day
I could make a purchase at any given moment
Two poin one on a new building and lease 'em and the N9ne has plenty say
I could allocate a significant amount to construct a new building and lease it, and Tech N9ne holds substantial influence
The rhyme, it give me pay
My rap lyrics generate income for me
So I resign cause NV gay
Therefore, I withdraw from associating with NV because it is unappealing
And plus NV stands for no vagina's anyway
And furthermore, NV stands for no vaginas anyway
That place, Me and Lil' Weezy-Wee get no love
That venue, Lil Wayne and I receive no appreciation or support
That's why when I brought Chingy in there
That is why when I brought Chingy into that establishment
He peed in your club, not in the toilet either
He urinated inside your club, and not in the designated restroom
You don't enjoy the beaver
You do not appreciate the presence of attractive women
You'd rather plot on how to get below your boy, The Peter
You would prefer to scheme and conspire against me, trying to bring me down
America's Club and Fase 2, I erase you
I eliminate and dismiss America's Club and Fase 2 from my consideration
My pants are too baggy even though I'm clean and I'm paid too
My pants are considered too loose despite the fact that I am stylish and financially successful
Orlando South's racist, they treated me cold
Orlando South (a club) is racist, and they treated me poorly and with indifference
And Lucky Strike and Power & Light won't let the N9ne in to bowl
Lucky Strike and Power & Light (venues) will not permit Tech N9ne to bowl
Whoa, guess my Dickies the wrong clothes
Whoa, I suppose my Dickies attire is not deemed appropriate
Play my music but won't let me and my homies through the doors
They play my music, yet they refuse to grant me and my friends entry
Over a million records sold, Lot's of money to fold
With over a million records sold, I have a substantial amount of money to fold
They should let me in any club in KC, MO!
They should allow me entry into any club in Kansas City, Missouri!
And I'm the biggest tipper, bartenders know me well
I am known as the customer who gives the largest tips, and bartenders are familiar with me
And waitress's love me, so club owners go to hell!
Waitresses adore me, so club owners can go to hell!
You got that blow to sell but you want this bro to fail
You possess illegal drugs to sell, yet you desire for me to fail
But it really ain't me 'cause it is your destiny to go to jail
However, it is not my fault because it is your inevitable destiny to end up in prison
And when you're though servin
And when you have finished serving
You might see work on Club N9ne
You may find employment at Club N9ne
When you walk up, you might be hurt
When you approach, you may face harm or injury
You might skeet-skirt cause you ain't gettin' in
You may hastily leave because you are not being granted entry
If you ain't got KC hat and a white t-shirt, aye!
If you are not wearing a Kansas City hat and a white t-shirt, hey!
I get money from music, Kinda like to spend-spend
I earn income through my music and tend to spend it freely
When I hit the town, I know they gonna let me ends in
When I go out in the town, I am confident that I will be granted entry
But these other clubs be trippin' like I begin sin
However, these other clubs are causing unnecessary drama as if I am a troublemaker
You hear me knockin'? (Oh yeah)
Do you hear me repeatedly attempting to gain your attention?
Well let me in then
In that case, please allow me to enter
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: THOMAS TAYLOR
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