Lie To Me
French Montana feat. Chinx Drugz & Flip Lyrics
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Hangin' with the killers in the projects
Potato on the barrel keep quiet (shh)
Catch a nigga slippin' from behind (boom)
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
Wipe a nigga out like an outbreak
Choppa start bustin' make the house shake
Fuck niggas sweeter than a pound cake
Get your eyes on your chin better watch what your mouth say
Lean with the footballs got a nigga trippin' (Xans)
Fuck it, fuck it, nigga keep sippin'
Dirty AK with the beam on it
Clip so long I could lean on it
Free my niggas locked behind bars
Moved a hundred pounds before a lawyer beat the charge (beat it)
Pack touch down run it back like Marshall Faulk
If a nigga try to rob fuck it hit em with the hawk (boom)
Word on the street I'm a suspect
Hangin' with the killers in the projects
Potato on the barrel keep quiet (shh)
Catch a nigga slippin' from behind (boom)
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
Hundred bands on your head get the job done
Throw it up throw it up nigga where ya from
Whole hood hot cause ya nigga hittin' licks
Ain't made a mil yet but it's still nigga rich
Stick em up stick em up stick em (stick em up)
How ya want it nigga? Full or the semi
Lurkin' for the cash, searchin' for the bag
Young nigga wildin', throwin' up flags
Shooters on the roof with a scope (boom boom)
Money make em treat ya like the pope (like a king!)
Work the block like Dikembe in the post (cook 'em up)
Nigga hit it with the fork (hit it)
Word on the street I'm a suspect
Hangin' with the killers in the projects
Potato on the barrel keep quiet (shh)
Catch a nigga slippin' from behind (boom)
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
It's the niggas that you trust that'll prolly turn feds
Hatin' on ya heart cuz you rockin' Hermes
Especially if ya money long, guarantee you turn heads
Ray Ray'll sell it all, gotta watch the shermheads
Hate, hate, hate (hate), jealousy is a bitch nigga trait
These niggas snakes wanna know what ya make
Grimy ass ho, do ya like Larenz Tate (Kane)
Young nigga runnin' with the cannon
Never let a nigga see ya panic
Dope boys in the hood workin' with the Hispanics
On the phone with the plug, nigga speakin' Spanish
The lyrics in French Montana feat. Chinx Drugz & Flip's Lie To Me portray a narrative of a street lifestyle riddled with criminal activities, guns, and danger. The song begins with the insinuation that there are rumors about the singer's potential involvement in a crime. The next few lines indicate that the singer is in the company of murderers in the projects. The use of a potato as a silencer suggests the intentional nature of the activities, to cover up the sound of their weapons. The singer proceeds to talk about his ability to catch people off guard and wipe them out, like a sudden outbreak.
In the next verse, the singer establishes that he has access to drugs like Xans and is leaning heavily. The imagery of having a long clip-on the AK is a powerful metaphor for the readiness to take any challenge head-on. The line about moving 100 pounds of something before lawyers beat the charge is a clear statement about being involved in a significant illegal enterprise. The onomatopoetic 'boom' is used again to describe how he would face anyone trying to rob him. The chorus repeats the idea of the band's head named O.G. Bobby Johnson, emphasizing the idea that the characters in this song are the real deal.
The final verse reiterates the fact that it is often those you trust who can betray you the most. There is a lot of talk about money and how it can attract unnecessary attention. The words "jealousy is a bitch nigga trait" suggest that it is not only people from outside who may be trying to harm you, and some enemies are closer than they seem. Importantly, the last line of the verse "On the phone with the plug, nigga speakin' Spanish" breaks from English into Spanish, perhaps representing the 'crossing' of borders (linguistic and otherwise) to achieve criminal activities.
Line by Line Meaning
Word on the street I'm a suspect
Rumours are circulating about me being involved in something suspicious or criminal.
Hangin' with the killers in the projects
Spending time with people who are known to be violent and dangerous in low-income housing areas.
Potato on the barrel keep quiet (shh)
A silencer has been added to the end of the gun to prevent it from making a loud noise when fired.
Catch a nigga slippin' from behind (boom)
Attack someone unexpectedly from behind without warning, using a gun to shoot them.
O.G. Bobby Johnson!
This phrase is used as a call to arms or a signal to let everyone know that they are now going to engage in violent behaviour.
Wipe a nigga out like an outbreak
Eliminate someone quickly and thoroughly, as if you were quashing an infectious disease epidemic.
Choppa start bustin' make the house shake
A machine gun has been fired which causes the entire building to shake from the force of the gun blasts.
Fuck niggas sweeter than a pound cake
Some people appear to be harmless and innocent like cake, but are actually deceitful, untrustworthy and up to no good.
Get your eyes on your chin better watch what your mouth say
Be very careful about what you say to others or you might get physically attacked - keep a close eye on yourself and others around you.
Lean with the footballs got a nigga trippin' (Xans)
Lean is being consumed which is making someone unsteady or dizzy, they're also high on prescription drugs known as Xanax.
Fuck it, fuck it, nigga keep sippin'
Continue to drink despite the negative side effects and consequences, as if saying 'screw it' I don't care.
Dirty AK with the beam on it
An assault rifle that is not clean and has a laser sight attached to it to make it more accurate when aimed at a target.
Clip so long I could lean on it
The ammunition clip for the gun is so big that it could be used as a place to lean on if necessary.
Free my niggas locked behind bars
A plea for the release of incarcerated friends or associates.
Moved a hundred pounds before a lawyer beat the charge (beat it)
Transported 100 pounds of illegal drugs or money before a lawyer was able to successfully defend against the criminal charges.
Pack touch down run it back like Marshall Faulk
Referring to transporting or dealing drugs quickly and successfully, and running away from the danger like a football player.
If a nigga try to rob fuck it hit em with the hawk (boom)
If someone tries to rob you, be violent and attack them with a gun and shoot them.
Hundred bands on your head get the job done
You will be paid $100,000 to take care of business or commit a crime.
Throw it up throw it up nigga where ya from
A challenge or request to rep and represent the area or neighbourhood that you came from.
Whole hood hot cause ya nigga hittin' licks
The entire neighbourhood is on high alert because someone in your group is committing robberies and stealing things.
Ain't made a mil yet but it's still nigga rich
Although they have not yet made a million dollars (which is significant wealth), they still consider themselves financially successful and far better off than many others.
Stick em up stick em up stick em (stick em up)
Demanding that people put their hands in the air or hand over their valuables like money or jewels.
How ya want it nigga? Full or the semi
Asking someone whether they want a fully automatic gun or a semi-automatic gun to commit a violent act.
Lurkin' for the cash, searchin' for the bag
Scoping out an area to find out where money, drugs or other valuable items are located.
Young nigga wildin', throwin' up flags
A young individual is engaging in violent, reckless and aggressive behaviour and displaying gang symbols or signs of loyalty.
Shooters on the roof with a scope (boom boom)
There are people on the roof of a building who are armed with guns fitted with scopes which are used for more accurate and deadly shooting.
Money make em treat ya like the pope (like a king!)
Being rich can make people treat you like royalty or show you excessive respect and admiration.
Work the block like Dikembe in the post (cook 'em up)
Being skilled at dealing drugs on the street, as if you were a professional basketball player playing in the low post near the basket.
Nigga hit it with the fork (hit it)
Selling cocaine or another drug as if it were food from a plate, and using a fork to measure out the amount for the customer.
It's the niggas that you trust that'll prolly turn feds
The people you put your trust in are the ones who are most likely to betray you and cooperate with the authorities in exchange for leniency.
Hatin' on ya heart cuz you rockin' Hermes
People are jealous of you because you are wearing expensive designer clothing and accessories, such as the brand Hermes.
Especially if ya money long, guarantee you turn heads
If you have a lot of money, some people will take notice and may become envious or try to take advantage of you.
Ray Ray'll sell it all, gotta watch the shermheads
Ray Ray is someone who will sell anything (legal or illegal items) and you have to be careful of people who are addicted to sherm (a dangerous drug).
Hate, hate, hate (hate), jealousy is a bitch nigga trait
Hate and jealousy are feelings often associated with people who are weak, untrustworthy and not worthy of your time or respect.
These niggas snakes wanna know what ya make
There are people who are sneaky and untrustworthy who are interested in knowing how much money you make, perhaps with the intentions of robbing or taking advantage of you.
Grimy ass ho, do ya like Larenz Tate (Kane)
Compared to a dirty and untrustworthy sex worker, similar to the character played by Larenz Tate's character Kane in the movie 'Menace II Society.'
Young nigga runnin' with the cannon
A young person is carrying a gun with the intention of using it if necessary.
Never let a nigga see ya panic
In a violent or dangerous situation, it's important to remain calm and keep your composure to prevent other people from realizing how scared you are.
Dope boys in the hood workin' with the Hispanics
Drug dealers who operate in low-income neighbourhoods are partnering with the Latin American community to increase their profits and supply.
On the phone with the plug, nigga speakin' Spanish
Speaking in a different language (in this case, Spanish) to discuss illegal drug transactions over the phone in a way that is difficult for authorities to understand or intercept.
Contributed by Henry V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.