SPEEDBOAT
Denzel Curry Lyrics


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I went from sticking pennies in the jar
To offshore bank accounts
See me and my conglomerates is lucrative
I'm talking big money, big chains, big guns nigga, more power

Big talk, speedboat (speedboat)
Pray to God, I don't get repo'd (repo'd)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (swish)
People getting killed through the peep hole (bah!)
Have your money up before you go to war (hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to twenty-one, so I gotta make it past twenty-four
Big talk, speedboat (speedboat)
Pray to God, I don't get repo'd (repo'd)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (swish)
People getting killed through the peep hole (bah!)
Have your money up before you go to war (hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to twenty-one, so I gotta make it past twenty-four

Put a red beam to your head like Arby's
Either go to school, go to jail or the army
Keep a close eye on the things tryna harm me
Warn me if anybody try to swarm me (uh)
Invest in a rock and a Rottweiler
Pile up hella stacks when the bills pile up
Dollar, it's the only way to get the style up
Riled up 'cause you motherfuckers used the dial up
My dawg is gone and the result is to have my teflon
Christian Dior and the fashion beyond
Talking Polo, call me Polow da Don
Throw some d's on the thong
I got hella keys in the phone
I put hella G's in the vault
It took only three to assault (damn)

Jesus, please deliver us from evil
Please pray over all my people
What you see in life's illegal
I don't wanna use my desert eagle

Big talk, speedboat (speedboat)
Pray to God, I don't get repo'd (repo'd)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (swish)
People getting killed through the peep hole (bah!)
Have your money up before you go to war (hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to twenty-one, so I gotta make it past twenty-four
Big talk, speedboat (speedboat)
Pray to God, I don't get repo'd (repo'd)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (swish)
People getting killed through the peep hole (bah!)
Have your money up before you go to war (hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to twenty-one, so I gotta make it past twenty-four

Pouring out scotch
Gas, all in my brain, it fumigating my thoughts
Thinking 'bout intricate plots
To get out the hood, that's when I started to jot
not given the opportunity to let the Devil ruin me (no)
Even though the jewelry froze, ice cubes get depot
Word on the street, everything heat
Everything hot boy, Texas Pete
Pulled up in a Lexus and a Jeep
All black, no tag, time for the sweep
Too many guns, too many sons
Lost in the river of blood in these streets
Master of none, pastors and nuns
Let's bow our heads for the ceremony

Jesus, please deliver us from evil
Please pray over all my people
What you see in life's illegal
I don't wanna use my desert eagle

Big talk, speedboat (speedboat)
Pray to God, I don't get repo'd (repo'd)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (swish)
People getting killed through the peep hole (bah!)
Have your money up before you go to war (hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to twenty-one, so I gotta make it past twenty-four
Big talk, speedboat (speedboat)
Pray to God, I don't get repo'd (repo'd)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (swish)
People getting killed through the peep hole (bah!)
Have your money up before you go to war (hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to twenty-one, so I gotta make it past twenty-four

Fo', fo', fo'




Fo', fo', fo'
Fo', fo', fo'

Overall Meaning

The song "SPEEDBOAT" by Denzel Curry is all about accumulating wealth and power in the most unapologetic way possible, by any means necessary. The song portrays the theme of sudden wealth, where the singer makes the shift from "sticking pennies in the jar to offshore bank accounts." He talks about his conglomerates being lucrative and making big money, buying big guns, and holding more power. This sudden wealth brings him confidence, which he demonstrates through his big talk and extravagant lifestyle of owning a speedboat.


Moreover, the song goes beyond just acquiring wealth and power. The dark side of street life is also presented in the lyrics through the mention of violence, where people are killed through a peephole, causing the singer to put on a mask like a luchador. The experiences of living through life and death situations have left a profound impact on him, and the loss of his close friend at a young age prompts him to make it past twenty-four, while the friend didn't make it past twenty-one.


In conclusion, "SPEEDBOAT" portrays a world where power and wealth are a necessity, and one has to fight to acquire them. However, the song also acknowledges the consequences and losses that come with this world.


Line by Line Meaning

I went from sticking pennies in the jar
I used to save small amounts of money, but now I have offshore bank accounts and am making huge amounts of money.


To offshore bank accounts
I have made so much money that I have invested in offshore bank accounts.


See me and my conglomerates is lucrative
My business ventures are making me and my associates a lot of money.


I'm talking big money, big chains, big guns nigga, more power
I am living a lavish lifestyle with expensive possessions (chains and guns) and am focused on gaining more power and influence.


Big talk, speedboat (speedboat)
I am bragging about my success and living it up, even owning a high-speed watercraft.


Pray to God, I don't get repo'd (repo'd)
I hope that my extravagant lifestyle does not come back to bite me, leading to my possessions being repossessed.


Didn't go to college for a free throw (swish)
I did not waste my time in college pursuing a meaningless degree, instead focusing on my lucrative business endeavors and making money.


People getting killed through the peep hole (bah!)
People in my community are being killed through unforeseen or sneaky violence.


Have your money up before you go to war (hmm)
It is important to have enough money to maintain financial security during struggles and conflicts.


Put the mask on like a luchador (hmm)
It is important to protect my identity and hide my face like a Mexican wrestler in order to avoid conflicts with enemies and legal issues.


My dawg didn't make it to twenty-one, so I gotta make it past twenty-four
One of my friends or associates died young, so I have to work hard to live longer and be more successful than they were.


Put a red beam to your head like Arby's
I will target and possibly harm enemies with accurate precision, emphasizing the red beam of a laser sight on a gun like the logo of a fast-food chain.


Either go to school, go to jail or the army
There are limited options in difficult neighborhoods, often requiring individuals to attend school or join the military, and if they fail to do so, they may end up in jail.


Keep a close eye on the things tryna harm me
I am aware of potential threats and danger in my environment, and I am always on guard and aware of my surroundings.


Warn me if anybody try to swarm me (uh)
If anyone attempts to ambush or attack me, my friends should alert me and provide warning to prevent harm.


Invest in a rock and a Rottweiler
I have invested in a large dog breed like a Rottweiler to protect me and also in diamonds, a valuable and stable investment.


Pile up hella stacks when the bills pile up
I work hard and save a lot of money, especially when bills and expenses accumulate.


Dollar, it's the only way to get the style up
Money is essential for acquiring a luxurious and stylish lifestyle, and without it such a lifestyle is not possible.


Riled up 'cause you motherfuckers used the dial up
I am angered and agitated because others have not kept pace with the times and are still using outdated technology like dial-up internet.


My dawg is gone and the result is to have my teflon
Since one of my closest friends has passed away, I have become tougher and more resilient like Teflon, a durable and non-stick material.


Christian Dior and the fashion beyond
I am wearing high-end clothing and accessories like Christian Dior that are fashionable and well beyond what others can afford.


Talking Polo, call me Polow da Don
I am so wealthy that I can afford clothing and even rare horse breeds from Polo, and others call me by the nickname of a successful music producer.


Throw some d's on the thong
I have customized and added expensive rims (spinning rims or 'd's') to my exotic car or possibly even underwear.


I got hella keys in the phone
I have a lot of drugs (keys) that I keep in my phone or hide there for safekeeping.


I put hella G's in the vault
I have a lot of money (G's, slang for thousand-dollar bills) that I have safely deposited and stored in a secure vault.


It took only three to assault (damn)
I only needed the help of three people to win a violent conflict, emphasizing their strength and efficiency.


Jesus, please deliver us from evil
A call for God's protection from harm and danger.


Please pray over all my people
A call for God's blessing and protection over friends, family, and associates.


What you see in life's illegal
Much of what is desirable in life, such as wealth and power, can only be obtained through illegal or unethical means.


I don't wanna use my desert eagle
I prefer not to use my powerful and dangerous handgun, instead hoping for peace and safety.


Fo', fo', fo'
Repeating the numbers 'four' emphasizes the importance of strength and power in a violent world.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Denzel Rae Don Curry, Rahj Rugah

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[Chorus]
Big talk, speedboat (Speedboat)
Pray to God I don't get repoed (Repoed)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (Swish)
People gettin' killed through the peephole (Blah)
Have your money up before you go to war (Hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (Hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to 21, so I gotta make it past 24
Big talk, speedboat (Speedboat)
Pray to God I don't get repoed (Repoed)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (Swish)
People gettin' killed through the peephole (Blah)
Have your money up before you go to war (Hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (Hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to 21, so I gotta make it past 24

[Verse 1]
Put a red beam to your head like Arby's
Either go to school, go to jail or the army
Keep a close eye on the things tryna harm me
Warn me if anybody try to swarm me, uh
Invest in the rock and a Rottweiler
Pile up hella stacks when the bills pile up
Dollar is the only way to get the style up
Riled up, catchin' motherfuckers usin' dial-up
My dawg is gone and the result is to have my teflon
Christian Dior and the fashion beyond
Talkin' Polo, call me Polow da Don
Throw some D's on the donk
I got hella keys and the funk
I put hella Gs in the vault
It took only three to assault, damn

[Pre-Chorus]
Jesus, please deliver us from evil
Please pray over all my people
What you see in life's illegal
I don't wanna use my Desert Eagle

[Chorus]
Big talk, speedboat (Speedboat)
Pray to God I don't get repoed (Repoed)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (Swish)
People gettin' killed through the peephole (Blah)
Have your money up before you go to war (Hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (Hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to 21, so I gotta make it past 24
Big talk, speedboat (Speedboat)
Pray to God I don't get repoed (Repoed)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (Swish)
People gettin' killed through the peephole (Blah)
Have your money up before you go to war (Hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (Hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to 21, so I gotta make it past 24

[Verse 2]
Pourin' out scotch
Gas, all in my brain, it fumigated my thoughts
Thinking 'bout intricate plots
To get out the hood, that's when I started to jot
Not givin' the opportunity to let the devil ruin me, no
Even though the jewelry froze, ice cubes get Deeboed
Word on the street, everything heat
Everything hot boy, Texas Pete
Pulled up in a Lexus and a Jeep
All black, no tag, time for the sweep
Too many guns, too many sons
Lost in the river of blood in these streets
Master of none, pastors and nuns
Let's bow our heads for the ceremony

[Pre-Chorus]
Jesus, please deliver us from evil
Please pray over all my people
What you see in life's illegal
I don't wanna use my desert eagle

[Chorus]
Big talk, speedboat (Speedboat)
Pray to God I don't get repoed (Repoed)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (Swish)
People gettin' killed through the peephole (Blah)
Have your money up before you go to war (Hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (Hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to 21, so I gotta make it past 24
Big talk, speedboat (Speedboat)
Pray to God I don't get repoed (Repoed)
Didn't go to college for a free throw (Swish)
People gettin' killed through the peephole (Blah)
Have your money up before you go to war (Hmm)
Put the mask on like a luchador (Hmm)
My dawg didn't make it to 21, so I gotta make it past 24

[Outro]
Fo', fo', fo', fo'
Fo', fo', fo', fo'
Fo', fo', fo', fo'

P.S: I didnt write this



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