In 2017, EARTHGANG signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records, and have since released three EPs: Rags (September 2017), Robots (October 2017), and Royalty (February 2018).
AMERICAN HORROR STORY
EarthGang Lyrics
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Talk to me now, speak loud and clear (say)
Talk to me now, speak loud and clear
Where would I be if I was not here?
American Horror Story
Horror, Horror Story
Talk to me now, speak loud and clear
Where would I fly if I was not here?
Horror Story
Set, set, set me free
Set me free (Horror Story)
Set, set me free (yeah)
Set me (free) (check it out)
Once upon a time across the far and wide
Blue abyss, the first people known to earth thrived
Then one day your ship docked with evil intentions
That would change the course of the world and shape our lives
Stuck over here like four hundred years
Stayed iced out through the pain and my tears
Ice in my veins, ice in my ears
Bitch give me brain, I can not deal
Kids on the blocks, they gettin' killed
Wimbledon style when will it end?
I mean for real, real, real
Really for real, real, real
Grandaddy's, grandaddy was poor
First nigga in my family with dough-oh (oh)
I raise everybody up from the floor-oh (floor)
Flippin the generational course, coco
Niggas can't fuck with me, ah
Bitches can't fuck with me, ah
What about the police come at my crib and shoot me up
Life hard enough, start thinkin' 'bout rent
Could've bought my freedom, all the money I spent, yeah
Ain't that's some shit, yeah
I mean for real, all this money we got it, we still can't help Flint, yeah
Don't get me wrong I still pull up the latest to floss on a bitch, yeah
But I hate see all my niggas get shot up, that shit don't make sense, yeah, yeah
Goddamn, I could help you if you stop trippin' so much
Baby girl, I can't save you but I can sure lift you up
Left cheek, right cheek, woo
Make them clap and come together like so icy, ooh
Still a lil' ratchet, still a lil' bougie, still a lil' dicey, ooh
Cousin in the navy pops in the army, still I take miny, woo
Waitin' for somebody in the White House to save her, shit ain't likely
Talk to me now, speak loud and clear
Where would I be if I was not here?
American Horror Story
Horror, Horror Story (say)
Talk to me now, speak loud and clear (speak loud and clear)
Where would I fly if I was not here?
American Horror Story
Horror Story
Set, set, set me free
Set me free (Horror Story)
Set, set me free
Set me (free)
There goes the neighborhood
(Wow, that's crazy people really used to say that
That's funny 'cause now)
Now they comin' back to take the hood
Hmm, funny how things change
Meanwhile, I'm just tryin' to get my finances up
So I can buy my whole damn block
Been bumpin' Nipsey a whole damn lot
Tryna make shit shake they ass to gates
So they ass don't fake
Like you know what it's 'bout
Seat at the tables sound so amazin'
I'd rather bring you to my cookout
Since you lit, lit Tiki torches
Talkin' niggas joinin' forces
Linkin' up the resources
Brother shinin', sister gorgeous
Show the kids how we did it
Better books, better courses (ah)
Teachers gotta make a livin'
Test scores more important (ah)
How the system get rewarded?
All of my niggas with heavy pockets
Don't be actin' snobby 'cause you already got it
Some of y'all niggas so woke it's ironic
You really be ignorant 'cause of your knowledge
Look down on your brother 'cause you went to college
Or you got the perfect collection of rocks and stones
And gems to soak up the moon
Say you up in mine, and know it ain't true
And I don't like preachin', it ain't what I do
I usually'll curve her, just start makin' moves
Fuck what you heard, the options we choose
The hold we got, and build somethin' new
America worst nightmare come true
Pray over this verse, hope it breakthrough
Pour up the liquor and mix the juice
And crank this up at your barbeque
Talk to me now, speak loud and clear
Where would I be if I was not here?
American Horror Story
Horror, Horror Story
Talk to me now, speak loud and clear
Where would I fly if I was not here?
American Horror Story
Horror Story
Set, set, set me free
Set me free (Horror Story)
Set, set me free
Set me (free)
The song "American Horror Story" by EarthGang deals with the painful struggles of the African American community in the United States. It opens with the repeated line "Talk to me now, speak loud and clear," emphasizing the need for honest and open discussion about the issues faced by Black Americans. The phrase "American Horror Story" is repeated throughout the song, which can be interpreted as a reference to the widespread systemic racism and police brutality that has been a constant reality for Black Americans for generations. The lyrics describe the horrors of slavery, institutionalized racism, and the ongoing violence and killings of Black people.
The line "Once upon a time across the far and wide, Blue abyss, the first people known to earth thrived" is a reference to the origins of humanity, that people lived and thrived on this earth long before the arrival of the evil that is slavery. The lyrics go on to highlight the struggles of Black Americans, referencing the generational poverty that has been perpetuated by systemic inequality. The line "What about the police come at my crib and shoot me up" speaks to the ongoing issue of police brutality against Black Americans, with little to no consequences for the officers responsible. The chorus "Set, set, set me free" can be seen as a plea for liberation from the systemic oppression faced by Black Americans.
The song also touches on the idea of progress and change, with the line "Funny how things change." The message is that things have changed, but the struggles of Black Americans continue. The lyrics encourage unity, emphasizing the need to come together to work toward real change. Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the ongoing destruction of Black lives in America, and the need for honest and open conversation about these important issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk to me now, speak loud and clear
The singer wants the listener to communicate clearly and effectively.
Where would I be if I was not here?
The singer is reflecting on their place in the world and their impact on it.
American Horror Story
The singer contrasts their experience with the idealized image of America portrayed in media.
Set, set, set me free
The artist desires to be released from their current circumstances.
Once upon a time across the far and wide
The artist invokes a sense of mythical and epic storytelling to convey the history of colonization.
Stuck over here like four hundred years
The singer alludes to the history of slavery and its ongoing impact on Black Americans.
Ice in my veins, ice in my ears
The singer uses a metaphor to convey the numbing nature of systemic oppression.
Grandaddy's, grandaddy was poor
The artist reflects on their family's history and their own ability to break the cycle of poverty.
Niggas can't fuck with me, ah / Bitches can't fuck with me, ah
The artist asserts their dominance and confidence in their abilities.
Ain't that's some shit, yeah
The artist sarcastically comments on the irony of their wealth and status not being enough to effect meaningful change.
Don't get me wrong I still pull up the latest to floss on a bitch, yeah
The singer acknowledges their own indulgences and love of material wealth.
Waitin' for somebody in the White House to save her, shit ain't likely
The artist critiques the government's ability and willingness to address systemic issues.
There goes the neighborhood / Now they comin' back to take the hood
The singer comments on the trend of gentrification and displacement in urban areas.
Since you lit, lit Tiki torches / Talkin' niggas joinin' forces
The singer is critical of performative activism and the insincerity of some social justice allies.
All of my niggas with heavy pockets / Don't be actin' snobby 'cause you already got it
The singer calls out the hypocrisy and elitism of some wealthy Black individuals.
America worst nightmare come true / Pray over this verse, hope it breakthrough
The artist comments on the horrors of American history and expresses a desire for change and progress.
Talk to me now, speak loud and clear
Repetition of the opening line.
Set, set me free
Repetition of a recurring desire to escape oppressive circumstances.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: Christopher Gibbs, Eian Parker, Olu Fann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@313dreamin9
The level of visuals, art, and lowkey storytelling that be in their songs stays surprising me. Also I NEED that jacket my G rocking.
@SurgeonOfDepth
yeah my words exactly, down to the jacket
@christianbuttshaw6207
I audibly laughed when i caught the back 😂
@313dreamin9
@@christianbuttshaw6207 FR! 😂
@mauriceoliver1705
All that ☝😖👌
@evelettepinnock9299
He's talking right 🔥💯
Money Movements - Fire Atrik (Official Audio)
Check this singer guys 🔥💯
@SunShine-hn7qk
So happy they still make music. Remember back when they didn't even have their rap voices yet 😂 now their sound is so refined.
@simphiwemtengwane2416
Mann I bump this whole tape (no skips) everyday since they dropped, nothing but good vibes and teachings. Earth Gang forreal real real.
Good to hear DC still on them Lyft driver skits lol.
@AaronTanyhill
Everyday tho for real 💯
@jeromeprincejr3842
My early pick for album of the year