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."
On Me
Freddie Gibbs Lyrics
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Coming from colors like fruit loops remove goose
Hoes right behind me in 2 groups they too loose
Balling on me running through niggas bitches that shoot hoops cruise
'93 magic blue on Shaq feet
Back like the bitch ran track ass like athletes
Tight up in them jeans so please swing that pass me
Finally got that ass bitch, striptease me last week
When they let the other niggas play the rules
Strapped up motherfucker better play cool
FNH 5.7, that's my favorite tool
I'm a fool dog ass nigga
So go play with your kids I'm a grown ass nigga bitch
I'm a fool dog ass nigga
So go play with your kids I'm a grown ass nigga bitch
It's all on me I put it on me
Until the day I die fuck hoes smoke tree
We bustin' up the yak you and rollin' OG
Got bottles under table the tab they 4G
And I put it on me, me, me
I put it on me, me, me
Said It's all on me, me, me
I put it on me, me, me
Said I put it on me
Compton California that's where I'm from
Fuck your girl pussy until it's numb
Do my damn thing and I shake like I'm pimpin'
Favorite state hate long as real niggas recognize
I'm good, yeah yeah I'm good
Taking care of my day ones and feeding on my wolf
2 365's ago I was live you know
Yeah I got off more trees than woods
Nigga its the real, ace of spades a deal
It ain't what you say it's how you say what you feel
I do it from the chest I reek of success
You ain't seen a nigga this cold out the West in a long time
Boy say you wanna problem it's a long line
Super hot boy push a cold line
Shawty starring at a gold mine
I'm on now, showtime
It's all on me I put it on me
Until the day I die fuck hoes smoke tree
We bustin' up the yak you and rollin' OG
Got bottles under table the tab they 4G
And I put it on me, me, me
I put it on me, me, me
Said It's all on me, me, me
I put it on me, me, me
Said I put it on me
We smoking OG
I meet up with my nigga
We chopping the whole key
I slap it on a fire he slap it on a G
But yo that's still my folks be close since '93
Money over bitches running with my niggas
Hooting with the squad the robbers and dope dealers
Without these permissions I'm German the cold killers
Open on the streets don't got mercy on broke niggas
I'm thugging to the east bay and my nigga jack of 7
I'm on the freeway I need another pack of that
You know how beef lay hit a lick flip the zippers
I told the girl I'm just the type of nigga
Got my killer from the East Bay
Hit the lay I got some weight to the 8th tray
You broke it down I hit my money at the next day
Hit a liquor flip the zippers
Told my girl I'm just the type of nigga
It's all on me I put it on me
Until the day I die fuck hoes smoke tree
We bustin' up the yak you and rollin' OG
Got bottles under table the tab they 4G
And I put it on me, me, me
I put it on me, me, me
Said It's all on me, me, me
I put it on me, me, me
Said I put it on me
The song "On Me" by Freddie Gibbs tells the story of a man who is confident in his ability to take care of himself and his responsibilities. In the first verse, he boasts about his wealth and the attention he receives from women. He references a pair of expensive shoes worn by Shaquille O'Neal and compares his female companion's physique to that of an athlete. He also warns others to stay out of his way, as he is armed with a powerful weapon. He repeats the phrase, "I put it on me," throughout the chorus, emphasizing his self-reliance.
In the second verse, Gibbs reflects on his hometown of Compton, California and the tough environment he grew up in. He brags about his sexual prowess and his ability to make money, while also showing loyalty to his friends and condemning disloyalty. He continues to assert his dominance, claiming to be the "ace of spades" and "the coldest out the West." The chorus repeats, with Gibbs asserting his self-reliance again and proclaiming that he takes care of his own needs.
Overall, "On Me" portrays a confident, self-reliant man who is unafraid to flaunt his wealth, sexual prowess, and toughness. The repeated phrase "I put it on me" emphasizes his belief that he can handle any challenge that comes his way.
Line by Line Meaning
Rollin', pockets on Bruce Bruce by Louken
I'm rolling with plenty of cash and my pockets are bulging like Bruce Bruce after eating too much food from Louken
Coming from colors like fruit loops remove goose
I come from a lifestyle like the colorful fruit loops cereal, but I don't associate with fakes and phonies like a goose
Hoes right behind me in 2 groups they too loose
I've got two groups of loose women following me wherever I go
Balling on me running through niggas bitches that shoot hoops cruise
I'm living it up and doing whatever I want, even running through men's women who play basketball
'93 magic blue on Shaq feet
I'm wearing a pair of sneakers just like Shaquille O'Neal wore in 1993
Back like the bitch ran track ass like athletes
I've got a fit, athletic physique just like a track athlete
Tight up in them jeans so please swing that pass me
I'm wearing tight jeans and I want a woman to show off her assets by swinging them my way
Finally got that ass bitch, striptease me last week
I finally hooked up with a woman who stripped for me last week
I guess I got the dick so I make the rules
Because I'm the one with sexual power, I get to call the shots
When they let the other niggas play the rules
While other guys may follow the rules, I don't have to because I'm in charge
Strapped up motherfucker better play cool
I'm carrying a weapon, so anyone who messes with me better be careful
FNH 5.7, that's my favorite tool
My favorite weapon is the FNH 5.7
I'm a fool dog ass nigga
I'm a crazy, unpredictable person
So go play with your kids I'm a grown ass nigga bitch
You should go entertain your children, because I'm a grown man and I'm not interested in playing games with you
It's all on me I put it on me
I'm taking responsibility for my actions and my life
Until the day I die fuck hoes smoke tree
I'll keep enjoying casual sex and smoking weed until the day I die
We bustin' up the yak you and rollin' OG
We're drinking and smoking OG Kush together
Got bottles under table the tab they 4G
We've got expensive bottles of alcohol under the table and the bill is going to cost a lot
Compton California that's where I'm from
I come from Compton, California
Fuck your girl pussy until it's numb
I'll have sex with your girlfriend until she can't feel anything
Do my damn thing and I shake like I'm pimpin'
I'm doing my own thing and I'm feeling confident, like a pimp
Favorite state hate long as real niggas recognize
I may hate certain aspects of California, but as long as actual gangsters recognize me, that's all that matters
I'm good, yeah yeah I'm good
I'm doing well and I feel good
Taking care of my day ones and feeding on my wolf
I'm looking out for my friends and family, and taking advantage of opportunities to make money
2 365's ago I was live you know
Two years ago, I was really living and having a good time
Yeah I got off more trees than woods
I've smoked more marijuana than I can count
Nigga its the real, ace of spades a deal
I'm the real deal and I've got the Ace of Spades, a high-end champagne brand
It ain't what you say it's how you say what you feel
It's not just about what you say, but how you say it and convey your emotions
I do it from the chest I reek of success
I put my all into everything I do and I'm dripping with success
You ain't seen a nigga this cold out the West in a long time
I'm a unique, cold and ruthless person, which is uncommon for someone from the West coast
Boy say you wanna problem it's a long line
If you have a problem with me, you're just one of many and you'll have to wait in line
Super hot boy push a cold line
I'm a hot superstar but I'm so cold-blooded
Shawty starring at a gold mine
A woman is eyeing me like I'm a pot of gold
I'm on now, showtime
I've made it and now it's time to show off
We smoking OG
We're smoking OG Kush
I meet up with my nigga
I'm hanging out with my friend
We chopping the whole key
We're chopping up a large amount of drugs
I slap it on a fire he slap it on a G
I'm cooking the drugs and my friend is selling them
But yo that's still my folks be close since '93
But he's still my friend, we've been close since 1993
Money over bitches running with my niggas
I prioritize money over women and hang out with my friends
Hooting with the squad the robbers and dope dealers
I'm hanging out with my crew of robbers and drug dealers
Without these permissions I'm German the cold killers
Without my group's approval, I'm useless and cold-hearted
Open on the streets don't got mercy on broke niggas
We're ruthless on the streets and don't show mercy to poor people
I'm thugging to the east bay and my nigga jack of 7
I'm living like a thug and heading towards the East Bay with my friend Jack
I'm on the freeway I need another pack of that
I'm driving on the freeway and I need to pick up more drugs
You know how beef lay hit a lick flip the zippers
You know how we handle conflict, we rob and flip drugs
I told the girl I'm just the type of nigga
I warned the woman that I'm a certain type of man
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC
Written by: Tipton Fredrick Jamel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MegaStanzo
Still bumpin' this in '21
@Alishki
Still bumpin this in Saudi Arabia ✋🏼
@motormania5250
This should have a million views
@wesleyr1334
403 holding it down grrrrah