Giannis
Freddie Gibbs Madlib Anderson .Paak Lyrics


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Uh turnt up like Tony jugging the speaker phone
Fuck Sosa bitch I got soldiers and I put my people on
2009 a bitch food stamps what I was eating on
Got 4 inch quarters, dimes, 9 pieces on my Nokia phone, squad
Diamonds make haters stay on a job
Keep a baby .380 with me like Khalid stay with Asahd
Bump that poison Poppy seed Afghani shit from the mob
You's a cartoon that flip on the cover of Lucky Charms
Every morning I wake up with my daughter, Dora Explorer
Then I get right back to the pot, kitchen stankin' that's potty training
Murder note go to the muhfuckin' plaintiff at my arraignment
Keep the debt oppressed that's on green paper, fuck being famous nigga

Ice will come with the flame
Flowers cover the grave
Power, love and loyalty
Watch me clean today

Industry got you sleep but bitch I'm woke I know the devil
These niggas be falling off everyday like Ace Hood Rollie bezel
Niggas don't understand that 360 mean a percentage of every income stream
That record ain't doin' no numbers, you trip on your management and your legal team
I done been dropped before, talked about and wrote off before
Heart on my sleeve and the ATF at my momma's door
This mongol told me Freddie, fix up your posture bro
Walk tall and never show niggas more than they gotta know
Real G's move in silence like Giannis
My Greek freak we did a menage with a friend in St. Thomas
For 50 Carats in my pendant to change up the climate
We paint all the whips to cocaine white, decorate the garages

Ice will come with the flame
Flowers cover the grave
Power, love and loyalty
Watch me clean today

Kane all in the blood, shots to the brain
Snow on the bluff, calls for a truce, but truce came with snubs
Bodies hit the pavement, money came for months
Kane paid the bills, penthouse'd the sweet
Sugar on the hill, some will get free but most will get killed
I'm just doing me and me I'm doing still, I wasn't done
Started with a nickel in my Tommy socks
Smoking blacks and getting sips of papa's Remi Martin
Boosted polo out of Macy's in the Jansport
Mama would have gotten me anything I asked for
In the city where they iffy on supporting niggas
Moved to LA started selling pounds of cauliflower
Same niggas that I grew up sharing shoes with
Turn it into a multi-million dollar movement

Ice will come with the flame
Flowers cover the grave
Power, love and loyalty
Watch me clean today

Kane all in the blood, shots to the brain
Snow on the bluff, calls for a truce, but truce came with snubs
Bodies hit the pavement, money came for months
Kane paid the bills, penthouse'd the sweet
Sugar on the hill, some will get free but most will get killed
I'm just doing me and me I'm doing still

Ice will come with the flame
Flowers cover the grave




Power, love and loyalty
Watch me clean today

Overall Meaning

The song "Giannis" by Freddie Gibbs features heavy-hitting lyrics about the rapper's life experiences and journey to success. The first verse touches on his upbringing, referencing the struggles he faced in 2009 while surviving on food stamps. However, throughout the verse, he also boasts about his current success and the power he has attained, making it clear that he is now in control and putting his people on.


In the second verse, Freddie Gibbs provides a critique of the music industry and the shady business practices that often leave artists exploited and broke. He speaks from experience, having been dropped from labels in the past and faced legal issues. Despite these setbacks, he has persevered and continues to rise, comparing himself to the silent dominance of NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The song's chorus repeats the phrase, "Ice will come with the flame, flowers cover the grave, power, love, and loyalty, watch me clean today," suggesting that Freddie Gibbs has overcome obstacles and is now living a successful and fulfilling life.


Overall, "Giannis" is a powerful anthem of triumph over adversity that showcases Freddie Gibbs' lyrical ability and impressive journey to success.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh turnt up like Tony jugging the speaker phone
I am extremely excited and energetic, like how Tony would feel while making a drug transaction over the phone.


Fuck Sosa bitch I got soldiers and I put my people on
I don't care about Sosa, I have my own group of loyal followers and I always look out for their success.


2009 a bitch food stamps what I was eating on
Back in 2009, I was struggling to make ends meet and relying on food stamps to eat.


Got 4 inch quarters, dimes, 9 pieces on my Nokia phone, squad
I have a stash of drugs in different sizes and amounts stored in my Nokia phone, and my crew is with me.


Diamonds make haters stay on a job
My diamond jewelry makes my haters jealous and motivated to keep working instead of giving up.


Keep a baby .380 with me like Khalid stay with Asahd
I always carry a small gun with me for protection, just like how DJ Khalid always has his son Asahd with him.


Bump that poison Poppy seed Afghani shit from the mob
I enjoy listening to gangster music, like the poison Poppy seed Afghani music made by the mob.


You's a cartoon that flip on the cover of Lucky Charms
You are a fake and flamboyant person, like a cartoon character on a cereal box.


Every morning I wake up with my daughter, Dora Explorer
I start my day by spending time with my daughter and watching Dora the Explorer with her.


Then I get right back to the pot, kitchen stankin' that's potty training
After spending time with my daughter, I immediately get back to cooking drugs in the kitchen, which makes the room smell bad like potty training.


Murder note go to the muhfuckin' plaintiff at my arraignment
If someone snitches on me and I get arrested, I will send them a threatening note at the court hearing.


Keep the debt oppressed that's on green paper, fuck being famous nigga
I focus on working hard and making money, even if it means being in debt, instead of chasing fame.


Ice will come with the flame
Things may seem peaceful, but violence is always a possibility.


Flowers cover the grave
After someone dies, their loved ones mourn and honor them with flowers at the grave.


Power, love and loyalty
These qualities are important to me and the people close to me.


Watch me clean today
See me succeed and dominate today.


Industry got you sleep but bitch I'm woke I know the devil
The music industry may deceive you, but I am aware of the dark side of it and will not be taken advantage of.


These niggas be falling off everyday like Ace Hood Rollie bezel
Many people in the industry are losing their success every day, just like how Ace Hood's watch is losing its value over time.


Niggas don't understand that 360 mean a percentage of every income stream
People in the industry don't fully understand that a 360 deal means giving away a percentage of all their earnings.


That record ain't doin' no numbers, you trip on your management and your legal team
If a record is not selling, it's likely because of bad management and legal representation.


I done been dropped before, talked about and wrote off before
I have experienced being dropped from a record label and being criticized and dismissed by others before.


Heart on my sleeve and the ATF at my momma's door
I wear my emotions openly and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has come to my mom's house to investigate me for illegal activities.


This mongol told me Freddie, fix up your posture bro
Someone wise and influential told me to stand up straight and act more confident.


Walk tall and never show niggas more than they gotta know
Be confident and don't reveal more than necessary to others.


Real G's move in silence like Giannis
Successful gangsters don't make a lot of noise or draw attention to themselves, like Giannis Antetokounmpo plays basketball with a quiet intensity.


My Greek freak we did a menage with a friend in St. Thomas
My lover, who is Greek like Giannis, and I had a threesome with a friend while on vacation in St. Thomas.


For 50 Carats in my pendant to change up the climate
I wear a large diamond pendant worth 50 carats to change the atmosphere around me and show off my wealth.


We paint all the whips to cocaine white, decorate the garages
We paint all of our cars white like cocaine and have nice garages to park them in.


Kane all in the blood, shots to the brain
My violent lifestyle and criminal activities are deeply rooted in my blood and have caused me to experience trauma in my head.


Snow on the bluff, calls for a truce, but truce came with snubs
Despite efforts to end the violence, the situation is still dangerous and someone ended up getting shot.


Bodies hit the pavement, money came for months
People continue to die as a result of the violence, but others are profiting from it.


Kane paid the bills, penthouse'd the sweet
I make a lot of money from my illegal activities and can afford to live in a luxurious penthouse.


Sugar on the hill, some will get free but most will get killed
Despite some people succeeding and escaping poverty, most will end up dying as a result of the dangerous lifestyle.


I'm just doing me and me I'm doing still
I am being true to myself and continuing to pursue my own goals and lifestyle.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frederick Tipton, Brandon Paak Anderson, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Otis Lee Jackson, S D Burman, Alfred James Ellis, James Brown

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@maxh8285

Had to bump this after Giannis got his first ring. Real G’s move in silence like Giannis babyy!!

@mobunagathevoiceofresistan801

Who’s Giannis?

@CBFW_KO

@Mobunaga The Voice of Resistance the best basketball player in the world

@TraneGraffMaster

@Bloodyheaders too bad he can't shoot for shit, eh ?

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