Calm Down
Die L.P. Lyrics
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She's telling me to calm down
I don't give a fuck right now
I just wanna turn the lights down
Get a bad vibe every time that you're not around
She's telling me to calm down
I don't give a fuck right now
I just wanna turn the lights down
I just wanna give you all of me
But you know you make it kinda hard to do that
It's 2:30 in the morning and I'm driving through the city
Do you miss me?
I don't know
We can take some time girl spend it slow
Ask you to be mine please don't say no
You said that it's all my fault I know
Falling down to hell don't let me go
I think that I'm on overload
In 3-2-1 my head explode
I really need some self control
I always wanna let her go
But this time I won't let her go
I think it's time to hit the road I really need to
Calm down
I don't give a fuck right now
I just wanna turn the lights down
Get a bad vibe every time that you're not around
She's telling me to calm down
I don't give a fuck right now
I just wanna turn the lights down
Get a bad vibe every time that you're not around
The song "Calm Down" by M.O.P. featuring Die L.P. begins with a call-out to Brownsville and New York City, warning listeners that they are not ready for the music that is about to come their way. The verses then take on a confrontational tone, with Die L.P. proclaiming "we put it down everywhere we go" and insisting that listeners calm down and respect their constitutional right to bear arms. The verses also feature references to street violence, with Die L.P. describing himself as a "sinner with no shame" addicted to the pain of the struggle. The overall message seems to be that M.O.P. and Die L.P. are a powerful force to be reckoned with, and that their music is not to be taken lightly.
One interesting fact about "Calm Down" is that it samples the classic hip-hop track "Impeach the President" by The Honey Drippers. The song was also featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV, contributing to its popularity and staying power in the rap canon. The track was produced by DJ Premier, who is known for his work with other legendary rappers like Nas, Jay-Z, and Gang Starr. The lyrics of the song were written by M.O.P.'s members, Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, who are known for their aggressive and confrontational style. The duo is often credited with influencing the "hardcore" subgenre of hip-hop, which focuses on gritty lyrics and aggressive beats.
Other interesting facts about "Calm Down" include its use in several movies and TV shows, such as the Netflix series Narcos and the film Cloverfield. The song has also been covered and remixed by numerous artists, including Busta Rhymes, who used the beat for his song "Calm Down 2.0" featuring Eminem. The music video for "Calm Down" features footage of M.O.P. and Die L.P. performing live, interspersed with shots of New York City streets and buildings. The song was released in 2014 as part of M.O.P.'s album Street Certified, which received generally positive reviews from critics.
Chords: The chords for "Calm Down" are not available as the song is primarily a rap track and does not involve traditional guitar or piano instrumentation.
Line by Line Meaning
7-1-8 Brownsville, what the fuck you want niggaz?
Asking what the people of Brownsville want, which is likely nothing good
New York, you ready for this shit? I don't think so, motherfucker
Questioning if New York is really ready for what's about to happen
Yeah M.O.P. for life
Proudly proclaiming that M.O.P. is for life
Radio, niggaz never play us
Expressing frustration that the radio never plays their music
Yeah, first family, uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh
Identifying themselves as the first family
Direct from the concrete jungle troops
Announcing that they are from the harsh streets of the city
(First Family)
Identifying themselves as the first family once again
Survivors of the struggle Duke
Describing themselves as survivors of a difficult life
Don't be handin' me them bullshit, soldier stories, I make noise
Rejecting false stories and claiming to make noise
You fuckin' with the original Backstreet Boys
Bravado statement claiming to be the original tough guys
(Billy)
Introducing a man named Billy
That's the nigga name, he been trained
Describing the man named Billy and how he has been trained
To duck copper-tops when you poppin' them thangs
Saying that Billy has been trained to avoid the police when firing guns
He's a sinner with no shame, he's addicted to the pain
Describing Billy as a sinner who is addicted to violence
He's restricted from the games, he's for real
Saying that Billy is the real deal, despite being limited in some way
We love you, Billy, you've been missin' the man
Showing affection for the character Billy and saying he has been missed
Get ready for the unlimited edition of Danze
Announcing an upcoming release of music by Danze
(Raise him)
Saying to raise Danze up and elevate his status
The most highest
Claiming to be the highest and the best
He's stuck on the street like car tires, first family
Saying that Danze is stuck on the streets and is part of the first family
(What y'all niggaz wanna try us?)
Challenging others to try and defeat them
Down in Brooklyn, 'til his motherfuckin' life expire
Saying that Danze will be in Brooklyn until he dies
Listen this world revolves around, niggaz that rob
Pointing out that there are people in the world who rob
And steal and deal and, kill for thrills and
Saying that there are people who steal, deal drugs, and kill just for fun
How could you refuse the Danze?
Asking how anyone could say no to Danze
(It's hard to confuse the Danze)
Stating that Danze is not easy to confuse
He's a very unusual man
Asserting that Danze is a unique and special person
With or without a plan, to outshine those that shine
Saying that Danze will be successful with or without a plan, and will outshine others
Just gimme mine, you understand?
Asking for what they are owed and making sure everyone understands
Yo, it's the legendary M.O.P.
Announcing that they are the legendary M.O.P.
We put it down everywhere we go, but you don't hear me though
Saying that they make an impact wherever they go, but some people don't listen
Calm down
Telling others to calm down
(Get back)
Telling others to get back as well
And we have the constitutional rights
Reminding others of their constitutional rights
To bear arms and flare arms, whenever we fear harm
Asserting their right to bear arms when they feel threatened
So, calm down
Reiterating the need for others to calm down
(Get back)
Saying it again for emphasis
Fizzy, wo-magnificent
Praising someone named Fizzy for being magnificent
(Rock, rock on)
Encouraging others to keep rocking on
You dead wrong, to think I got caught in the storm
Asserting that they have not been caught by surprise
I got cats like you wild, you mad
Saying that they have people who are just as crazy as their opponents
I put it down slick as Nu-Nile, without a doo-rag
Claiming to be very efficient and effective without extra gear
Look, y'all niggaz is bitch-made, switchblades
Insulting their opponents as being weak and only carrying switchblades
Walkin 'round like you paid, heart pump cool-Aid
Saying that their opponents act like they're rich, but are really fake and weak inside
Ba-bump, your heart thump low, fluid pumps low
Saying that their opponents are scared and weak, with low blood pressure
You ain't a cowboy, sit down, play the hump hoe
Asserting that their opponents aren't tough cowboys, but instead should sit down and act like a prostitute
(Ease back)
Telling their opponents to ease back
Fall, back
Demanding that their opponents fall back
See this nine M-double? All, black
Referring to their weapon being all black
Everybody's a killer; y'all, wack
Commenting on how everyone thinks they're tough and can kill, but really they're weak
Here's a clip full you can have all, that
Offering their opponents a clip full of something
In fact hold this instead, cause I wrap
Changing their mind and offering something else instead
Aluminum bats around niggaz heads
Saying that they hit people with baseball bats
You see it Brooklyn you heard?
Asking if everyone in Brooklyn sees and hears what's going on
I yapped the gold cross off John Paul the 3rd
Boasting about stealing a gold cross from someone named John Paul III
y'all niggaz act like y'all came here to shoot
Saying that their opponents seem like they came to shoot, but they're not going to get away with it
I kick all y'all ass, with the same pair of boots
Asserting that they can defeat all of their opponents with just their boots
Witness the game unfurl, don't be another
Saying that others should watch the game unfold and not become another victim
(Reject)
Rejecting something or someone
Fuck around and get
Warning that messing around will lead to punishment
(Eject)
Ejecting something or someone quickly
From the world
Saying that they will be ejected from the world
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: David Greenstein, Peter Aidan Schill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@viralvegetable2411
damn, from the part of him just talking at the beginning you wouldn't guess he had such a good singing voice
@disboey4417
Araki, if you are doing part 9 in the future, do the stand named just like this song.
@winterohlson9432
Damn seeing as there’s only 4.6k views I feel kind of bad that I came here from Purmello’s video and wasn’t in support this whole time
@jamdodgeismyname1
haha clam
@Septemtrio
ha
@Septemtrio
my pee is black
@Kowrage
Purmello?
@lilhumbo3644
100%
@epicmemer3535
Yep
@samirmalo
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