Raw Is War
Dan-e-o Lyrics

War, huh (Yeah)
The artist is acknowledging that the topic of the song is war.

What is it good for
The artist is asking a rhetorical question, posing the idea that war may not be beneficial to society.

Absolutely nothing
The artist is stating that there are no benefits of war.

Reporting live from the crib
The artist is setting the scene for the listener and establishing that this is a first-person account.

In the hizzle doing chores
The artist is using slang to indicate that he is at home, doing regular household duties.

I'm boutta grab the boys
The artist is referring to his friends or associates and preparing to go to battle.

And we finna go to war
The artist is confirming that he and his associates are ready for battle.

Against the opps who be oppressing
The artist is identifying the enemy as those who are oppressing him and his associates.

Never stressing
The artist is proclaiming that he is not worried or anxious.

But we finna shoot 'em up with Smith and Wesson, yeah
The artist is stating that he and his associates will use gunfire as a means of fighting the enemy.

Don't give a shit about what politics say
The artist is declaring that he does not care about political opinions or beliefs.

I make a call, I'm with my army
The artist is explaining that he has a group of people that he can call upon and consider his army.

And we'll be on the way
The artist is confirming that he and his army will be heading to the battle.

Finna fight for what matters
The artist is emphasizing that he and his army are fighting for what they believe in.

To the God I pray
The artist is stating that his beliefs in God are what drive him to fight.

These other niggas want smoke
The artist is referring to other people who may also be interested in battle.

Man, they tryna play
The artist is explaining that these other people may not be taking the situation as seriously as he and his associates are.

I'm sayin' "War"
The artist is chanting the word 'war' as a call to arms.

I'm just tryna settle up the score
The artist is expressing his desire to rectify any wrongdoing that may have occurred.

Finna charge into the battle
The artist is expressing his readiness to fully engage in battle.

Got me feelin' like Thor
The artist is comparing his confidence and strength to the superhero character Thor.

Kick down the door
The artist is using imagery to convey the idea of forcefully entering into battle.

This city, man
The artist is refocusing the attention to the battle taking place in the city.

We tryna restore
The artist is stating that he and his associates are trying to restore the peace and order in the city.

I swore to make it back
The artist is making a vow to fix the current situation and bring it back to its original state.

To the way that it was before
The artist is expressing his desire to restore the city to its former state before the enemy began to oppress them.

Wait, hold up
The artist is indicating that he needs the listener to pause and focus their attention.

You know that I be
The artist is using conversational language to address the listener directly.

Keeping it real
The artist is emphasizing that he is being honest and truthful with the listener.

My mental depends on the bars
The artist is indicating that his mental state is influenced by the lyrics he produces.

Like I'm signing a deal
The artist is comparing the importance of his lyrics to signing a recording contract.

This beat is a feel
The artist is expressing that the rhythm of the music is evocative of a particular emotion or feeling.

Consistency, I'm finna unseal
The artist is indicating that he is about to reveal something that is typically hidden or kept secret.

I guess I never knew
The artist is expressing a realization of something he was not previously aware of.

This heat would be real
The artist is acknowledging the reality of the situation in which they are currently fighting.

Besides the point, yeah
The artist is acknowledging that what he just said is not the most important thing to focus on.

Hands up if you're tryna get your shit knocked
The artist is issuing a challenge to the enemy to stand up if they want to engage in battle.

Pull up on niggas like Will Smith smacking Chris Rock
The artist is using a simile to describe the force and impact of his attack on the enemy.

Yeah, I'm a superhero, Hitchcock
The artist is comparing himself to a superhero and the famous director, Alfred Hitchcock, who was known for his suspenseful films.

That's what happens when I'm pissed off
The artist is juxtaposing his calm temperament from earlier in the song with his current anger that is driving him to fight.

Now I'm singing
The artist is returning to the chorus of the song.

So, you tryna go to war?
The artist is once again presenting the idea of battle to someone.

Let me give a little rundown
The artist is preparing to explain what the person can expect if they agree to engage in battle.

Just to tell you what's in store
The artist is indicating that he is about to provide more details about what the person can expect in battle.

Leave your troops outside the door
The artist is instructing the person to leave their army or supporters outside of the battle, it will just be the two of them.

If you fucking with my gang
The artist is indicating that he identifies himself and his associates as a gang.

Finna put you in a morgue
The artist is issuing a threat to the person that they may not survive the battle.

Nigga go and get the strap in the drawer
The artist is instructing the person to go and retrieve a gun from a drawer, indicating that he is ready to engage in a fatal battle.

Oh my Lord
The artist is expressing exasperation or disbelief at the situation they are in.

I'm sitting in the cockpit
The artist is using a metaphor to describe his current position as the leader of this battle or war.

Racking up the confidence
The artist is expressing that he is building up his confidence and assurance in his position and situation.

So ominous
The artist is expressing that the situation has high stakes and a threatening atmosphere.

I've been to war
The artist is claiming to have already been in a similar battle or conflict before.

Thought I made it obvious
The artist is puzzled that the people he's about to battle did not learn from his previous conflict experiences.

So let me tell you
The artist is addressing the person he is about to battle directly.

What my everlonging problem is
The artist is expressing that this battle is the result of an ongoing conflict or problem.

These opps all around me
The artist is indicating that his enemies are everywhere, making it difficult to escape them.

Going out and always starting shit
The artist is accusing his enemies of continually instigating conflicts.

Yeah, you're messing with the fucking king
The artist is declaring himself as the most powerful and influential person in this conflict.

So let me tell y'all something
The artist is addressing all of his enemies.

That you're gonna regret
The artist is warning the enemies that they will suffer consequences for their actions.

If I see you niggas lacking
The artist is threatening his enemies that he will attack them if he notices them being unprepared or vulnerable.

Then blood will be shed
The artist is confirming that the battle will become extremely violent and fatal for everyone involved.