Hailing from Gary, Indiana, a place whose murder and crime rates have ranked it several times at the top of the "Most Dangerous Cities" list, Freddie Gibbs is the true definition of a street survivor. Raised on Gary's east side, Gibbs lived the hard life firsthand in a run-down industrial community plagued with vice and ignored by the establishment. After playing at Ball State on a football scholarship, Gibbs was kicked out of college. Over the next few years he went through court-ordered boot camp, joined and got discharged from the military, and held down a series of 9 to 5 jobs without success. Feeling like the system had failed him, Gibbs turned to hustling; pimping and selling crack out of a local house. Inspired by rappers like UGK, The Geto Boys, and 2Pac, Gibbs started rhyming about his life and the issues facing urban youth in Gary and the countless other impoverished cities just like it. Gibbs is the first rapper signed to a major label from Gary.
The Steel City's most famous musical residents to date are the Jackson 5, whose name still adorns a marquee on a falling-apart theater in Gary's blighted downtown. His desire to rep the Midwest and his city led Gibbs to start recording mixtapes and pushing them online as well as the streets, where he quickly began garnering fans drawn to his original style, diverse flows, and deeply personal lyrics about his experience as a young black man growing up below the poverty line in a forgotten American city.
Freddie has worked with respected producers like Madlib, Red Spyda, Just Blaze, Buckwild, the Alchemist, Polow Da Don, and Collipark among many others. Gibbs cites Houston rap and Pac as his major influences, and it shows in his ability to alternate between chillingly tense street stories of violence and laid back comedic tales about women and weed. Ultimately Gibbs shows and proves with his rhymes, which demonstrate the promise of a legend in the making. His skills, wit, and street credibility establish Freddie Gibbs as a true artist. He's ready to represent for Gary, the Midwest, and anyone who relates to the struggle of inner city life. As Gibbs tells it: "My music is definitely on some gangsta shit. That's what I was raised on and what I witnessed. How can I speak on anything else?" "Become a fan now, or become one later."
Careless
Freddie Gibbs Lyrics
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Yeah, gold crown, top down as I cruise with a bad ho
Yeah, I-9, from Chicago
I got the weed and the pussy, but the money on my mind though
I got a line on the flat pack
A hundred thangs on the scale, motherfucker, can you buy that?
She pop the pussy and rewind that
Freddie Kane, young Corleone
I been off the band wit' the bowls of the strong
Nigga gettin' paid from the shit that I record
Here, My Lord, wit' the pack when a nigga came home
Told my nigga we be smokin' and chokin', rollin', it's all the same
Druggin' and still thuggin', it's all a game
Real nigga 'bout to cash out
I need my rims on my cars when I pull them bitches off the lot
Fuck the cops, cop the drop
And these hoes be on my jock for my high
Cops out watchin', but this pimpin' never stop
Ta-da-da, what you totin'?
And this paper turn 'em out
What she know? Ain't no doubt
Thank God I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
And these hoes, I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
These hoes, I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
And she know I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
Thank God I got a
And I don't mean to be so careless, baby, eh
One thing on my mind, it's the way I came up
So don't catch no feelings
Girl, you playin' wit' the motherfuckin' realest
I'm a tell you that one more time
I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
And these hoes, I got a lot, got a lot, got a lot
These hoes, I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
And she know I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
Thank God I got a
Yeah, gold crown, top down as I cruise with a bad ho
Yeah, I-5, on the West Coast
And I done been around the world
But in Cali, they roll the best dope
Bitches and palm trees, I'm on when I came here
'Hood was up north, I pushed to the yay then
Shout-out my niggas, I got a ton when the weight in
Feed my thugs, I'm pullin' dubs in the state pen
Fuckin' with Frederico Soprano
Niggas actin' monkey, my clip, I got a banana
Rollin' with guerillas, these niggas don't want no banter
I just might go flippin', go back and forth with them hammers
Nigga, we be smokin' and chokin', rollin', it's all the same
Druggin' and still thuggin', it's all a game
Full clip on the K thing
I got a shotty in the motherfuckin' trunk, nigga, don't get popped
Fuck the cops, bodies drop
And these feds be on my block, roundabout, stop and watch
But this thuggin' never stop
Get that rock, what you thought?
And these haters talk a lot, ain't gon' pop a hundred shots
Thank God I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
And you know I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
And these hoes, I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
These hoes, I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
Thank God I got a
And I don't mean to be so careless, baby, eh
One thing on my mind, it's the way I came up
So don't catch no feelings
Girl, you playin' wit' the motherfuckin' realest
I'm a tell you that one more time
I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
These hoes, I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
And these hoes, I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
And she know I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
Thank God I got a
The song “Careless” by Freddie Gibbs talks about the rapper’s life in the streets, where he cruises around with a beautiful woman by his side, and his mind set on his money. He talks about how he has both weed and women in his life, but nothing is more important than the money he can make. He refers to himself as a “young Corleone” and relates his life to that of a mafia boss. He talks about his involvement in both the drug and music industry and how he makes cash from both. He raps about how he’s always on the move, taking his money-making schemes from state to state. Gibbs also talks about how he’s always in trouble with the law, but his criminal activities will never stop. In the chorus, he repeats the line “I got a lot,” referring to his wealth and status, and thanks God for his success.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, gold crown, top down as I cruise with a bad ho
I'm driving around with a hot girl who is attracted to my wealth and success.
Yeah, I-9, from Chicago
I'm from Chicago and I'm proud of it.
I got the weed and the pussy, but the money on my mind though
I'm focused on making money, even though I have access to drugs and women.
I got a line on the flat pack
I have a connection for drugs, specifically cocaine.
A hundred thangs on the scale, motherfucker, can you buy that?
I have a hundred grams of cocaine to sell, can you afford it?
She pop the pussy and rewind that
The girl is enjoying herself sexually and wants to do it again.
And suck a dick as I get twisted and listen to Do or Die rap
I'm drinking and listening to music, while the girl gives me oral sex.
Freddie Kane, young Corleone
I compare myself to Michael Corleone from The Godfather movies, a powerful and ruthless character.
I been off the band wit' the bowls of the strong
I've been dealing drugs and making a lot of money.
Nigga gettin' paid from the shit that I record
I'm making money from my music career.
Here, My Lord, wit' the pack when a nigga came home
I have drugs with me to celebrate with my friends when they get out of jail.
Told my nigga we be smokin' and chokin', rollin', it's all the same
I told my friend that we'll be smoking and getting high, and it's all good.
Druggin' and still thuggin', it's all a game
I'm still dealing drugs and being a thug, and it's all a part of the game.
Real nigga 'bout to cash out
I'm a genuine person and I'm about to make a lot of money.
I need my rims on my cars when I pull them bitches off the lot
I want to have custom rims on my cars as soon as I buy them.
Fuck the cops, cop the drop
I don't like the police, but I'll still buy an expensive car.
And these hoes be on my jock for my high
Women are attracted to me because of my wealth and drug use.
Cops out watchin', but this pimpin' never stop
The police are always watching, but it doesn't stop me from being a pimp.
Ta-da-da, what you totin'?
Hey, what kind of weapon are you carrying?
And this paper turn 'em out
I'm making a lot of money and it's making people jealous.
What she know? Ain't no doubt
I'm confident that the girl knows her place and what's expected of her.
Thank God I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
I'm grateful for my wealth and success.
And these hoes, I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
I have many women who are attracted to me because of my wealth.
And she know I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
The girl knows that I'm successful and wealthy.
And I don't mean to be so careless, baby, eh
I don't mean to be reckless, but I'm focused on making money and having fun.
One thing on my mind, it's the way I came up
My main focus is making money and being successful, which is how I got to where I am now.
So don't catch no feelings
Don't get too attached or emotional, this is just business.
Girl, you playin' wit' the motherfuckin' realest
I'm the real deal and shouldn't be underestimated.
I'm a tell you that one more time
Let me repeat myself to make sure you understand.
And you know I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
You know that I'm wealthy, successful, and have many women attracted to me.
And these hoes, I got a lot, got a lot, got a lot
I have many women who are interested in me because of my success.
And she know I got a lot, I got a lot, I got a lot
The girl knows that I'm successful and wealthy.
Yeah, I-5, on the West Coast
I'm on the West Coast, specifically near the I-5 highway.
And I done been around the world
I've traveled around the world and seen many things.
But in Cali, they roll the best dope
In California, they have the best quality drugs, specifically marijuana.
Bitches and palm trees, I'm on when I came here
I love the beautiful women and scenery in California.
'Hood was up north, I pushed to the yay then
I used to live in a bad neighborhood up north, then I moved to the Bay Area.
Shout-out my niggas, I got a ton when the weight in
I'm giving a shout-out to my friends, and I have a lot of drugs to sell.
Feed my thugs, I'm pullin' dubs in the state pen
I'm providing for my friends who are in prison by selling drugs and making money.
Fuckin' with Frederico Soprano
I'm doing business with someone named Frederico Soprano, who may have mafia connections.
Niggas actin' monkey, my clip, I got a banana
If someone tries to mess with me or my friends, I have a gun ready to shoot them.
Rollin' with guerillas, these niggas don't want no banter
I'm with tough guys who are not to be messed with.
I just might go flippin', go back and forth with them hammers
I'm willing to get into a fight and use guns if necessary.
Full clip on the K thing
I have a gun with a full magazine ready to use.
I got a shotty in the motherfuckin' trunk, nigga, don't get popped
I have a shotgun in the trunk of my car, and I'm warning people not to mess with me.
Fuck the cops, bodies drop
I don't like the police, and if they try to interfere with me, someone might get hurt or killed.
And these feds be on my block, roundabout, stop and watch
The FBI is watching me and my activities closely.
But this thuggin' never stop
I will continue to be involved in drug dealing and violence, despite the consequences.
Get that rock, what you thought?
Get the cocaine that I'm selling, what did you think I meant?
And these haters talk a lot, ain't gon' pop a hundred shots
People who dislike me talk a lot, but they won't really do anything to stop me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDDIE GIBBS, SIDNEY MILLER, ANDREW PAPALEO, RYAN SUPERVILLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
birds fly
The song might not be on streaming platforms anymore, but at least I had the pleasure to find it and play the hell out of it before it was taken off.
94Wraith
Why they took it off?
Lukasz
Still on youtube music
ATL4L
@94Wraith the sample wasn’t cleared
94Wraith
@ATL4L That truly sucks because it was one of my favorite songs smh
ATL4L
@94Wraith yea bro same, atleast YT saving us and soundcloud
packedLunchbox
Careless is one of the best! Real Freddie Kane fans know!
j.p.
favorite gibbs song ever, good memories
LittleDoodle
U a real one
j.p.
@LittleDoodle you are too apparently 😂