Big Black Truck
Dreamville Lyrics

Big black truck
JID is setting the stage with the title of the song, which is referencing his vehicle

Pull up and hop out, then go in your shit for a dollar
JID is indicating that he's not interested in robbing someone or their possessions as it's not worth his time or effort

Bitch, back up
These are blunt words directed to those around JID. He's warning them to keep their distance and not mess with him.

They want a problem, not really, but really it's nada
People around him might be trying to cause problems, but JID is not going to engage with them as he sees their efforts as useless.

Click, clack, blow
JID is illustrating the sound of possible gunshots, conveying the danger that can arise when people don't heed his warning to stay away.

Gather the women and children, then take them inside
JID is not interested in harming women and children around him; rather, he wants to protect them in case an altercation happens.

Cry, cry, cry, cry, mommas'll cry
JID is reiterating that he doesn't want any trouble, as it would only lead to sorrow and tears for his or the other party's loved ones.

Up in the morning at 6:45
JID is highlighting his commitment to God; this is when he begins his day by talking to God.

When I be up, I be talking to God
JID is emphasizing his strong religious beliefs guiding his steps.

We in the jungle, it's scary, oh my
JID likens his surroundings to a jungle, where he and others around him face dangerous situations and people that require navigating despite the risks.

Lions and tigers and niggas with 9s
JID describes the tense and threatening circumstances surrounding him by comparing them to predators in the jungle.

Cheaters and liars, but who on your side?
JID is expressing his deep mistrust of those around him and highlighting his fear of betrayal.

I think they setting me up for demise
JID believes that others are plotting against him and that his life is in danger.

I think they plottin', just look in they
JID's fear grows stronger as he believes that the people surrounding him have ulterior motives.

I could make a flash from a little piece of plastic
JID is boasting about his skills in making guns and creating flash powder, indicating that he knows how to defend himself.

Throw the peace sign, better call the pediatrics
JID is mocking those that might approach him and are not cautious, suggesting that their boldness could result in injury.

Or read Ecclesiastes, I'm cleaning up the cat fleas
JID is making a reference to the biblical book of Ecclesiastes, indicating his knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, and humorously saying that he's cleaning up a nuisance (cat fleas).

I'm working on my back swing
JID has a casual tone here, suggesting that even under high-stress situations, he is always trying to improve his golf game.

They coming at my back attacking
Others around JID are very much a threat to him, which could lead to failure and ultimately cost him his life.

A tackle, a technical foul, travel
JID is using sports language in this line. Tackle stands for being attacked, technical foul- someone doing something unethical to cause harm, and travel for running away from danger.

Babbling Babylon, brother, you ready for battle?
JID is directly calling out an entity in this line for its corruption, questioning if those that align themselves with it are ready to go to war.

And bet your bottom butler buddy
JID is emphasizing that when people bet or align with those that align themselves with the corrupt entity or situation, they would be dead wrong, like a butler as they will meet an unfortunate end.

Gettin' blacked on, if he act wrong
JID is warning that some individuals who work for the corrupt entity or organization can be harmed if they don't act correctly.

Get your motherfucking strap on, leave it at home
JID encourages his supporters and possible opponents to arm themselves in this line and to stay safe, but not the extent of carrying a weapon all around, which makes them targets.

And I'm Taxstone, brrat, brrat
JID is referencing a convicted killer, Taxstone, and his style of gun noise, further emphasizing his dangerousness when pushed to the extreme.

At your hat, send me up to Sing Sing for that
JID is making a direct threat to powerful enemies that if they continue to push him, they will have to face him in prison, as he refuses to back down.

If I miss you, I got niggas I could ring-ring for that
JID is suggesting that he has backup support, as he has allies who can help him take down his enemies when he misses his mark.

Shoot the picture, if I get you, I'ma get you
JID is indicating that he is not scared to kill, indicating that if he takes aim and hits his target, they will not escape his wrath.

When I get you, I'ma get you, Jack
JID is doubling down on his previous lines that he will not relent his pursuit of anyone until they are dealt with or eliminated.

I'm kickin' back
JID finally eases up from the harsh tone, indicating that he can relax and stay away from harm in his big black truck.

Thinkin how these niggas tried to hate me
JID has time to reflect and think about the people who have tried to harm him, highlighting the danger of his lifestyle.

In the rear-view mirror, like are y'all serious?
JID is questioning the seriousness of his opposition and compares them to clowns in his rearview mirror.

I'ma pull up on niggas and these just my littles
JID is indicating that he still has a strong team of followers, and he's ready to lead them into battle if the situation arises.

But these be the killers for real (yeah)
JID highlights his team's dangerousness with this term, not to be taken lightly.