Riot
Fredo Santana Feat. Childish Gambino Lyrics


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Rest in peace Blood Money
Rest in peace Lil Rob
Rest in peace Ody?
Rest in peace to all the fallen soldiers

Blowin' up, taking selfies, I'm so selfish
This Mac-10 leave you wet up, just like a selfie
Hold up, say you got work for what you sellin'
Niggas say they out here but really they be tellin'
Violence, violence, I'ma start some violence
Violence, violence, all my nigga violent
Violence, violence, don't make me start a riot
Violence, violence, all my niggas violent

Violence, violence, my money keep on pilin'
These bitches be so childish, these niggas be some actors
Blessin' to you bitches, I'm the motherfuckin' pastor
30 on my waist, don't make me turn your ass to Casper
Make me do a drill, do a hit, after my last blunt
These bitches ain't shit, that's why I fuck then I pass on
Baby you don't know me, acting like my homie
Coolin' in the trap somewhere smokin' OG
Watchin' out for ops and I'm watchin' out for police
My trap doin' numbers, got me ballin' like I'm Kobe, like I'm Kobe
Don't make me blank out and turn to the old me

(Oh man!) Blowin' up, taking selfies, I'm so selfish
This Mac-10 leave you wet up, just like a selfie
Hold up, say you got work for what you sellin'?
Niggas say they out here but really they be tellin'
Violence, violence, I'ma start some violence
Violence, violence, all my niggas violent
Violence, violence, don't make me start a riot
Violence, violence, all my niggas violent

I'm like hold up, hold up, hold up, that's why I tell promoters
I don't drink Champagne, shit I'd much rather be sober
It be chronic on Gin and Tonic, I'm so predominantly winning
On all this rap shit, the king of comedy
And writing, and all this acting
This ain't an act though, it's facts yo
I'm fucking hot bro, this shit Tobasco
Violence, violence, watch these niggas wildin'
Talkin' shit internet to my face, silence
These critics is fuckin' haters, they love to hate yo
But wouldn't say that shit to Fredo 'cause they afraid yo
They don't feel him, no they don't feel him, they in they feelin's
He could rap but he shouldn't, tried to kill him, they couldn't
No one else understood him, he's a joke
Then why your favorite rapper asking me for help?
Oh I swear to God, oh I swear to God
We the realest niggas, ask my fuckin' squad
My money talk, you silent
My weed loud, you silent
My Tesla engine is silent
And you're soft, more than college, oh
Slidin' in your top five, let 'em hate on that line

Blowin' up, taking selfies, I'm so selfish
This Mac-10 leave you wet up, just like a selfie
Hold up, say you got work for what you sellin'
Niggas say they out here but really they be tellin'




Violence, violence, I'ma start some violence
Violence, violence, all my niggas violent

Overall Meaning

The song "Riot" by Fredo Santana is a hardcore rap song that centers on themes of violence and aggression. In the opening lines, Fredo pays tribute to some of his fallen colleagues while declaring his own willingness to use violence. The repeated chant of "violence, violence, don't make me start a riot" underscores the song's aggressive tone and indicates Fredo's hunger for bloodshed. Fredo Santana then goes on to rap about his selfishness, his criminal activities, and his access to weapons. He boasts of his criminal exploits, including being the "king of comedy" and having money and weed that speak louder than words.


The song captures the gritty, intense atmosphere of the street life and the rap culture. It is a raw and unapologetic expression of youthful defiance and social rebellion. The lyrics, while often violent and offensive, reveal a profound truth about the harsh realities of life on the streets for young black men. The song invokes a sense of power, energy, and rebellion while also touching on the feelings of pain, frustration, and loss that are common in urban communities.


Line by Line Meaning

Rest in peace Blood Money
Paying respect to Blood Money who passed away.


Rest in peace Lil Rob
Paying respect to Lil Rob who passed away.


Rest in peace Ody?
Asking if Ody has passed away and paying respect to him if he has.


Rest in peace to all the fallen soldiers
Paying respect to all the people who have passed away.


Blowin' up, taking selfies, I'm so selfish
Focusing on himself and his success rather than others.


This Mac-10 leave you wet up, just like a selfie
The Mac-10 is deadly and has similar consequences to getting wet from a selfie.


Hold up, say you got work for what you sellin'
Asking if someone really has what they say they are selling.


Niggas say they out here but really they be tellin'
People talk a big game but don't actually do anything.


Violence, violence, I'ma start some violence
Threatening to start violent actions.


Violence, violence, all my nigga violent
Surrounded by people who are also violent.


Violence, violence, don't make me start a riot
Warning to not provoke him into starting a violent altercation.


Violence, violence, all my niggas violent
Surrounded by people who are also violent.


Violence, violence, my money keep on pilin'
His violent actions are leading to financial gain.


These bitches be so childish, these niggas be some actors
People are immature and putting on a show.


Blessin' to you bitches, I'm the motherfuckin' pastor
Feeling superior to others and giving a sarcastic blessing.


30 on my waist, don't make me turn your ass to Casper
He is armed and will not hesitate to use his gun.


Make me do a drill, do a hit, after my last blunt
He is willing to commit violent crimes even while under the influence.


These bitches ain't shit, that's why I fuck then I pass on
Disrespectful attitude towards women and only using them for sex.


Baby you don't know me, acting like my homie
People are pretending to be close to him for their own benefit.


Coolin' in the trap somewhere smokin' OG
Relaxing in a place where he sells drugs and smoking marijuana.


Watchin' out for ops and I'm watchin' out for police
Being cautious of enemies and the police.


My trap doin' numbers, got me ballin' like I'm Kobe, like I'm Kobe
Successful drug sales are bringing in a lot of money.


Don't make me blank out and turn to the old me
Trying to stay away from past violent actions.


It be chronic on Gin and Tonic, I'm so predominantly winning
Drinking and smoking while being successful and dominant.


On all this rap shit, the king of comedy
Being successful in music and having a sense of humor.


And writing, and all this acting
Being successful in multiple areas.


This ain't an act though, it's facts yo
He's being true to himself and his message.


I'm fucking hot bro, this shit Tobasco
He's doing well and compares himself to hot sauce.


Violence, violence, watch these niggas wildin'
Others are also being violent.


Talkin' shit internet to my face, silence
People are brave on the internet but won't confront him in person.


These critics is fuckin' haters, they love to hate yo
People who criticize him are jealous and always negative.


But wouldn't say that shit to Fredo 'cause they afraid yo
Critics are intimidated by him.


They don't feel him, no they don't feel him, they in they feelin's
People don't understand him and are focused on their own feelings.


He could rap but he shouldn't, tried to kill him, they couldn't
People have tried to stop him but have been unsuccessful.


No one else understood him, he's a joke
People don't get him and see him as a joke.


Then why your favorite rapper asking me for help?
People who criticize him are hypocritical and actually seek his help.


We the realest niggas, ask my fuckin' squad
He and his crew are the truest and most genuine people.


My money talk, you silent
He's successful and his critics are not.


My weed loud, you silent
He's smoking high quality marijuana and his critics are not.


My Tesla engine is silent
His car is electric and quiet compared to traditional cars.


And you're soft, more than college, oh
His critics are weak and not tough.


Slidin' in your top five, let 'em hate on that line
Confident in his skills and ready to take over the music industry.


Blowin' up, taking selfies, I'm so selfish
Focusing on himself and his success rather than others.


This Mac-10 leave you wet up, just like a selfie
The Mac-10 is deadly and has similar consequences to getting wet from a selfie.


Hold up, say you got work for what you sellin'?
Asking if someone really has what they say they are selling.


Niggas say they out here but really they be tellin'
People talk a big game but don't actually do anything.


Violence, violence, I'ma start some violence
Threatening to start violent actions.


Violence, violence, all my niggas violent
Surrounded by people who are also violent.


Violence, violence, don't make me start a riot
Warning to not provoke him into starting a violent altercation.


Violence, violence, all my niggas violent
Surrounded by people who are also violent.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Derrick Coleman, Donald Glover

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