Something to Rap About
Freddie Gibbs Lyrics


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Bitch
Nigga
Nigga bitch
Oogie-boogie nigga
Sniff it up
Fuck nigga came to my section on Sunday
Didn't even bring shit or bottles, just ate
Drank and dipped, fuck nigga
Ay, ayo

Scammin' niggas maxin' out, ratchet bitches actin' out
God made me sell crack, so I had somethin' to rap about
Lobster lollipops and crustaceans, ho what you mad about?
I fucked her twice in Vegas, that pussy wasn't shit to brag about
And I can't draw for shit, but I knocked a bitch that I paid to sit
Magnums and some sweet Airmatics, yeah, bitch I came equipped
I'm don't do no sucker shit, no ho mistletoe and Christmas exchanging gifts
She don't like it, bitch can punch out, niggas be changin' shifts, yeah
You niggas bringin' out the old me
I'm tryna live to ninety-three and see the old me
When I touched that crack, I let them crackers take control of me
Serve the piece, caprice, ain't got no heat, man, it was cold G
Record labels downed me forty thousand on my first advance
Fucked up on my taxes, IRS kept me on payment plans
Crime fuckin' pays, but once you paid, you gotta pay the man
Straight survival, right hand on the Bible, I won't take the stand, yeah
Vl niggas trap it out
Lord let me hit this ho, so I have something to rap about
Been through shit with hoes that I look back and I can laugh about
This shit wasn't no joke, sittin' in that cage, this shit was draggin' out
Diego trippin' cause I'm sittin', ain't no package out
You robbed the plug, kicked in the door and cleaned the mattress out
Right back in the trap, these niggas bringin' out the old me
I'm tryna live to ninety-three to see the old me

Ayo
Nail is in the coffin, Freddie sent me this shit
This sound like the boat I haven't bought yet
This sound like the moment I jump off it
Sun shinin', cold water, feelin' in my pocket
This lake water better than the faucet I grew up with
We hold our breath like grudges 'til we nauseous
We hop out, let the sun dry us, like raisins
We get dressed in some Gucci or Lacoste, shit it's amazing
We look like Polo ads but skin is dark and-
I gotta move cautious, 'cause niggas malicious, they come from the trenches
I used to be a Goblin under them bridges, now I'm up in this man
I started gettin' mula as young and now I got bigger hands
To hold them, if I got too much on me, I know my niggas can
I keep my circle tight like tops, nothin' corn, no crops
You messy and get cleaned up with the mop
I went to school and I ain't miss it a lot
So I can be around niggas like you and learn how to keep my distance
I, cut some niggas off on some hater shit niggas said to me
R.I.P. T's 'cause these motherfuckers is dead to me
Nail is in the coffin murder, murder
I'm sick of y'all niggas and I ain't coughin', I know me
Y'all often anxious, lost in y'all thoughts and I don't relate
So keep that energy away from me
Don't blame me, 'cause you ain't got it figured out
You ain't got the bigger house, the jig is up
You jealous dawg, my afro long, I'll pick it out
Like cotton on some basic, shit is off
We ain't adjacent
I'm grounded like the pavement, we ain't linkin' like the bracelet broke
Better get your wrist that hold, on that thought, you gettin' gold
The fuck away, 'cause niggas'll get they faces broke
I just got a thumbs up and niggas go like "Good job"
You better find a shoe store and get your sole
Get it quick and slip it on
And I'll be in Mykonos, lemonade, sippin' slow
Jumpin' in the water off that boat I haven't bought yet (bitch)

One take
Let me hear that
I meant to say Mykonos (haha)

I think a thing is dying from alcohol but I'm afraid




But if you write dope shit, it doesn't do any good what you die
It is to teach these parents to be civilized people, because

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Freddie Gibbs's song Something to Rap About are filled with explicit and risqué language that describes a life of luxury and criminal indulgence. The lyrics discuss drug dealing, scamming, and sexual exploits. The first verse talks about the singer being angered by a person who came to their section on Sunday and consumed food and beverages without bringing anything themselves, while the second verse continues to discuss the singer's life of crime and its rewards. Gibbs views the hardships he faced earlier in his life as something that helped drive him to achieve his current success, as he ponders on his past and current self.


The lyrics in this song, although full of profanity, are an expression of the singer's life and views. Gibbs' discussion of his criminal exploits offers him a way out of the cycle of poverty and a means of sharing relevant stories about his experiences. The hook of the song is "God made me sell crack, so I had somethin' to rap about," implying that his criminal past only strengthens his lyrical arsenal. The listener may take the message in two ways, either as a glorification or condemnation of the criminal lifestyle.


Line by Line Meaning

Bitch
Insult directed towards someone


Nigga
Insult directed towards someone


Nigga bitch
Insult directed towards someone


Oogie-boogie nigga
Insult directed towards someone


Sniff it up
Referencing drug use


Fuck nigga came to my section on Sunday
An unwelcome person came to the singer's area


Didn't even bring shit or bottles, just ate
The uninvited person consumed without contributing


Drank and dipped, fuck nigga
The uninvited person left after consuming


Ay, ayo
A transition to a new topic


Scammin' niggas maxin' out, ratchet bitches actin' out
Describing people who engage in negative activities


God made me sell crack, so I had somethin' to rap about
The singer felt compelled to sell drugs because of his circumstances


Lobster lollipops and crustaceans, ho what you mad about?
The artist is proud of his success and taunts those who are jealous


I fucked her twice in Vegas, that pussy wasn't shit to brag about
The singer did not have a good sexual experience


And I can't draw for shit, but I knocked a bitch that I paid to sit
The singer does not have artistic talent but can attract women with his money


Magnums and some sweet Airmatics, yeah, bitch I came equipped
The singer has safe sex and is prepared for any situation


I'm don't do no sucker shit, no ho mistletoe and Christmas exchanging gifts
The artist does not engage in unnecessary or unproductive activities


She don't like it, bitch can punch out, niggas be changin' shifts, yeah
The artist does not tolerate negativity and people who are not consistent


You niggas bringin' out the old me
The singer is being reminded of his past behavior


I'm tryna live to ninety-three and see the old me
The singer is hoping to live a long life and reflect on his past


When I touched that crack, I let them crackers take control of me
The artist became addicted to drugs and lost control of his life


Serve the piece, caprice, ain't got no heat, man, it was cold G
The artist is describing a situation where he had to use a gun to defend himself when he did not have heat in his car


Record labels downed me forty thousand on my first advance
The artist had a negative experience with his first record deal


Fucked up on my taxes, IRS kept me on payment plans
The singer had tax issues and needed to pay the IRS over time


Crime fuckin' pays, but once you paid, you gotta pay the man
The artist acknowledges that illegal activities can bring financial gain but there are consequences


Straight survival, right hand on the Bible, I won't take the stand, yeah
The singer values his survival and will not put himself in danger or snitch on anyone


Vl niggas trap it out
The singer is referencing a group of people who engage in illegal activities


Lord let me hit this ho, so I have something to rap about
The singer wants to have a sexual experience to write about in his music


Been through shit with hoes that I look back and I can laugh about
The artist has had negative experiences with women but can now laugh about them


This shit wasn't no joke, sittin' in that cage, this shit was draggin' out
The artist was incarcerated and felt like time was moving slowly


Diego trippin' cause I'm sittin', ain't no package out
The singer's friend is worried because there is no package (likely drugs) yet


You robbed the plug, kicked in the door and cleaned the mattress out
The singer is describing a situation where someone stole drugs from a supplier


Right back in the trap, these niggas bringin' out the old me
The artist is returning to a life of crime and feels like his old self


Nail is in the coffin, Freddie sent me this shit
The artist has received a piece of music from Freddie that he believes will be successful


This sound like the boat I haven't bought yet
The artist is confident that he will have enough money to afford a luxury item soon


Sun shinin', cold water, feelin' in my pocket
The singer is enjoying the outdoors and has money in his pocket


This lake water better than the faucet I grew up with
The artist appreciates the luxuries he can now afford


We hold our breath like grudges 'til we nauseous
The singer is referencing a feeling of anxiety or discomfort


We hop out, let the sun dry us, like raisins
The singer is drying off in the sun


We get dressed in some Gucci or Lacoste, shit it's amazing
The singer is expressing amazement at being able to afford luxury clothing


We look like Polo ads but skin is dark and-
The artist is describing the contradiction between his appearance and his background


I gotta move cautious, 'cause niggas malicious, they come from the trenches
The artist needs to be careful of people who come from difficult backgrounds and may act out of self-preservation


I used to be a Goblin under them bridges, now I'm up in this man
The singer has grown and succeeded from his past life


I started gettin' mula as young and now I got bigger hands
The singer has grown into a more mature and capable person


To hold them, if I got too much on me, I know my niggas can
The artist has a reliable support system


I keep my circle tight like tops, nothin' corn, no crops
The artist is selective of who he associates with and is not interested in meaningless activities


You messy and get cleaned up with the mop
The artist is warning people that he will not tolerate messiness


I went to school and I ain't miss it a lot
The singer was not invested in formal education


So I can be around niggas like you and learn how to keep my distance
The artist is learning from people who he would otherwise not associate with


I, cut some niggas off on some hater shit niggas said to me
The singer has ended friendships because of negative comments


R.I.P. T's 'cause these motherfuckers is dead to me
The singer is done with people who have passed away or are otherwise no longer in his life


Nail is in the coffin murder, murder
The singer is preparing to release a song with brutally honest lyrics


I'm sick of y'all niggas and I ain't coughin', I know me
The artist is expressing frustration and is confident in himself


Y'all often anxious, lost in y'all thoughts and I don't relate
The artist does not understand why others may be anxious or lost in thought


So keep that energy away from me
The singer advises others to keep their negative energy to themselves


Don't blame me, 'cause you ain't got it figured out
The singer is not responsible for others' lack of understanding


You ain't got the bigger house, the jig is up
The artist has surpassed others in success and they should recognize that


You jealous dawg, my afro long, I'll pick it out
The artist is taunting those who may be jealous of his success


Like cotton on some basic, shit is off
The artist does not feel authentic and is off-kilter


We ain't adjacent
The singer does not feel connected to others


I'm grounded like the pavement, we ain't linkin' like the bracelet broke
The artist is stable and not associating with certain people


Better get your wrist that hold, on that thought, you gettin' gold
The singer advises others to hold on to their goals


The fuck away, 'cause niggas'll get they faces broke
The singer warns others to stay away to avoid physical harm


I just got a thumbs up and niggas go like "Good job"
The singer has received positive feedback from others


You better find a shoe store and get your sole
The artist is suggesting that someone needs to find their identity or purpose


Get it quick and slip it on
The artist advises someone to seize an opportunity


And I'll be in Mykonos, lemonade, sippin' slow
The singer is looking forward to a luxurious vacation


Jumpin' in the water off that boat I haven't bought yet (bitch)
The singer is confident that he will be able to afford a luxury boat in the future


One take
The song was recorded in one take


Let me hear that
The artist wants to hear the music again


I meant to say Mykonos (haha)
The artist made a mistake in his previous lyric and is correcting himself


I think a thing is dying from alcohol but I'm afraid
The singer is concerned about the effects of alcohol


But if you write dope shit, it doesn't do any good what you die
The artist believes that if someone creates something great, their legacy will live on after they die


It is to teach these parents to be civilized people, because
The singer ends the song with a disconnected and nonsensical statement




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Alan Maman, David Tyrone Walker, Freddie Gibbs

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@boss12

“Oogey boogie, Nigga.”

@Kenichimightiest

barz

@dozl9323

lol

@andreacolacillo3374

I felt that

@paulrud7139

dam when he said that i felt that cuz i know how to read and i've felt that you know you feel me

@lowlyfe6eats696

Church

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@feliciathebee5225

“I used to be a goblin under them bridges now I am a businessman” Tyler’s evolution in one line

@rafiluvian045

magical.

@MrDaki2807

*Now im up in this man

@MrDaki2807

@zoinnkys its a gay joke

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