Gang Signs
Freddie Gibbs (feat. Schoolboy Q) Lyrics

Yeah, uh, a-nigga, yeah-yeah
The artist starts off the song with an energetic and confident tone, emphasizing his identity as a Black man.

I've been ridin' in the 'Dor with the dope shit
The artist has been riding in his car with high-quality drugs.

Ridin' in the Volvo with the dope shit
The artist also rides in his Volvo with high-quality drugs.

Every day I need a dope flip
The artist needs to make money by selling drugs every day.

I was on some broke shit, a nigga was a po' pimp, do or die
In the past, the artist was a poor pimp who had no choice but to sell drugs to survive.

Nigga play me on some mo' shit
If someone disrespects the artist or tries to harm him, they will face serious consequences.

A nigga might as well kill his motherfuckin' self, that's a suicide
If someone wants to mess with the artist, they might as well end their own life because the artist is not someone to mess with.

Got a Draco, let it rip, nigga hopped up quick
The artist has a type of gun called a Draco and is willing to use it if someone provokes him.

So I had to double back, hit him two times
The artist had to go back and shoot the person twice to make sure they were dead.

I ain't new to this shit, bitch, I'm true to this shit
The artist is experienced and dedicated to this lifestyle of selling drugs and violence.

And every mornin', I wake up and throw a gang sign
The artist starts his day off by representing his gang and showing his loyalty.

Yeah, I just wanna be legit
The artist wants to leave this violent and illegal lifestyle behind and become a legitimate person.

Fuck a bad Insta bitch, Bunny Rabbit off the rip
The artist doesn't care about superficial things like Instagram models and would rather focus on making money selling drugs.

Hundred shells in this bitch, fifty shells in this bitch
The artist has a lot of ammunition, both in his car and on his person, for protection.

Never tell in this bitch, fuck 12, suck a dick, fuck 12, suck a dick
The artist would never cooperate with the police and has a strong disdain for law enforcement.

Cutlass, all talk with the top off
The artist drives a Cutlass with the top down and is flashy about his lifestyle.

Hit Diego, he gon' hit me with the drop-off
The artist has a connection in Diego who can provide him with more drugs to sell.

Tryna floss in the town get you knocked off
Showing off and being flashy in the artist's neighborhood can result in violence or robbery.

Take your chain and your rings and your watch off
If someone flaunts their jewelry, the artist will perceive them as a threat and potentially rob them.

Bunny Rabbit wrist is lit, Freddie Corleone, fuck 12, suck a dick
The artist's arm is adorned with expensive jewelry and he identifies himself as Freddie Corleone, a reference to the film 'The Godfather' and its themes of organized crime.

Uh, uh (yeah, ayy)
The artist emphasizes his confidence and swagger.

What it takes, sold that, ayy
The artist has what it takes to succeed in this lifestyle and has sold drugs to prove it.

What he rap, been that, hey
The artist's music is a reflection of his real life experiences and he's been about this lifestyle for a long time.

At the Grammy's still strapped, ayy
Even at flashy events like the Grammy's, the artist is still carrying a weapon for protection.

I'm glowin' 'cause a nigga straight
The artist is feeling happy and successful despite the violence and danger of his lifestyle.

I'm happier than yesterday, we 'bout to beat the homie case
The artist is optimistic and happy because he and his friends are about to beat a legal case against them.

Tears on his daughter's face, just tryna help with what I make, ayy
Despite the dangerous and potentially harmful aspects of the artist's lifestyle, he is doing it to support his family and loved ones.

Is it just feelings or rap lines?
The artist wonders if his emotions and experiences are coming across accurately in his music.

Can't get wetty and baptized, no white man gon' save mine
The artist cannot rely on religion or the white man to save him, so he must protect himself through violence and other means.

A belt won't help my waistline, still gon' die for my group line
The artist doesn't care about superficial things like fashion or appearance, and he's willing to die for his gang and its ethos.

God damn right, it's fuck one time
The artist reiterates his strong dislike and distrust of the police.

Way too Crip to go live, you take one, we take nine
The artist and his gang will retaliate strongly and disproportionately against anyone who tries to harm them.

We don't stop at stop signs
The artist and his gang don't abide by societal rules and norms, including traffic laws.

Might get fifty and that's fine, I just might pop, I keep tryin'
The artist is willing to take risks and even go to jail, but he won't stop trying to succeed and make money selling drugs.

Yeah, nigga, yeah-yeah
The artist reiterates his confident and energetic attitude.

I ain't new to this shit (yeah)
The artist emphasizes his experience and dedication to his lifestyle.

Every mornin' I wake up and throw a gang sign
The artist starts every day off by representing his gang and showing his loyalty.