PayBack
Future & Juicy J & Kevin Gates Lyrics


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I know something you don't that's me coming for you
You want war, we got war, we just wanna warn you

I know something you don't that's me coming for you
You want war, we got war, we just wanna warn you

War for war, bodies that hit the ground
You ready for us, 'cause its about to go down
Push 'em to the left, push 'em to the right
Load them choppers up, hit 'em on sight
Never turning back, I've done been in hell and back
Me running out of guns, nah never heard of that
I ain't never ran from a gunfight
This is you and me Mano Y Mano your damn right

Don't act like you don't know
Know what I came for
Too late to turn back
This is the payback
You take one, I take one
You can't hide you can't run
Too late to turn back
This is the payback

Respiratory begging for relief, I don't let 'em breathe
Going hard I'm my own boss, many ain't believe it,
A feeling not an item, appearing up out of thin air
Conquer everything that's in front of me, now they under me
Rush to lead and respond, they strayed away how a tunnel be
Took a leap of faith bungee cord about to give out
Nowadays whatever you say you gotta live out
Altitude have a parachute failure we got a problem
Grow a set of wings or die when you hit the bottom
Never prayed to god, but never too late to try him
Shots fired, Allen Iverson in the league
They say I ball hog and I'm not a part of the team
Breadwinner with these winners, built the regime
Taliban weapon in hand, kill everything
Amphetamines alter the state of a better means
I'm beautiful but known for the dope like Medellin

Don't act like you don't know
Know what I came for
Too late to turn back
This is the payback
You take one, I take one
You can't hide you can't run
Too late to turn back
This is the payback

Don't act like you don't know
Know what I came for
Too late to turn back
This is the payback
You take one, I take one
You can't hide you can't run
Too late to turn back
This is the payback

Dressing all black like a funeral
Murder, homicide wanna ride get residuals
Living on fire for residuals
365 when I grind for residuals
45 magnum in the van with 'em
Ratta tatta tat I let the blam hit 'em
I scream fuck the whole world and put a bomb in it
Finger on the trigger tryna put my whole arm in it
I just want revenge
I just want revenge
We get it poppin' everyday
They took away my happiness, they try to take my head away

Don't act like you don't know
Know what I came for
Too late to turn back
This is the payback
You take one, I take one
You can't hide you can't run
Too late to turn back
This is the payback

Don't act like you don't know
Know what I came for
Too late to turn back
This is the payback
You take one, I take one
You can't hide you can't run




Too late to turn back
This is the payback

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Payback by Future, Juicy J, and Kevin Gates are about seeking revenge against someone who has wronged them. The lyrics suggest that the individual being targeted is not aware of the impending attack, as the line "I know something you don't" signifies. The artists warn that they are ready for war and nothing will stop them from getting their payback. The lines "War for war, bodies that hit the ground" suggest that the retaliation will be violent, with casualties on both sides.


Juicy J's verse talks about his determination to conquer everything in his path and become the leader, even if it means taking a leap of faith that could result in consequences. Meanwhile, Kevin Gates' verse talks about using amphetamines to elevate himself to a better state of mind, while Future's verse talks about wanting revenge and not caring about the consequences.


Overall, the song is about seeking revenge against someone who has wronged them and being willing to do whatever it takes to get it.


Line by Line Meaning

I know something you don't that's me coming for you
I have information you are unaware of, which is that I am going after you.


You want war, we got war, we just wanna warn you
If you are looking for conflict, we are prepared to engage in war, but we are simply giving you a warning.


War for war, bodies that hit the ground
We are fighting a war in which people will inevitably die and their bodies will be left on the ground.


You ready for us, 'cause its about to go down
Prepare yourself for what is about to happen, as we are about to engage in violent conflict.


Push 'em to the left, push 'em to the right
We will move and manipulate our opponents in all directions to gain the upper hand.


Load them choppers up, hit 'em on sight
We will arm ourselves with powerful weapons and attack our opponents without hesitation.


Never turning back, I've done been in hell and back
I have faced great difficulty before and have come out the other side, so I will not retreat in the face of danger now.


Me running out of guns, nah never heard of that
I have never run out of weapons during a confrontation and don't plan to start now.


I ain't never ran from a gunfight
I have never retreated from a situation where guns were involved.


This is you and me Mano Y Mano your damn right
It's just you and me, face to face, and I am ready for this one-on-one confrontation.


Respiratory begging for relief, I don't let 'em breathe
I am causing my opponents to struggle for breath and refusing to let them catch their breath.


Going hard I'm my own boss, many ain't believe it,
I am working hard and independently, even though some doubted that I could do it.


A feeling not an item, appearing up out of thin air
My emotions cannot be bought or owned - they come from within myself.


Conquer everything that's in front of me, now they under me
I have defeated all challenges that have come my way and now those challenges are beneath me.


Rush to lead and respond, they strayed away how a tunnel be
I take action quickly and lead the way, whereas others have lost their way like lost in a tunnel.


Took a leap of faith bungee cord about to give out
I took a risk without knowing the outcome, and it feels like I am about to fall or fail.


Nowadays whatever you say you gotta live out
Whatever you claim, you must follow through and live up to it.


Altitude have a parachute failure we got a problem
If you are at a high altitude and your parachute fails, you have a serious problem.


Grow a set of wings or die when you hit the bottom
You must find a way to save yourself or else suffer the consequences of your actions.


Never prayed to god, but never too late to try him
I have never been religious but it is never too late to plead for divine intervention.


Shots fired, Allen Iverson in the league
Gunshots were fired, a reference to former basketball player Allen Iverson who was known for being a talented and aggressive player.


They say I ball hog and I'm not a part of the team
Some people criticize me for being selfish and not working collaboratively with others.


Breadwinner with these winners, built the regime
I am financially supporting my peers and have helped to establish a successful group or organization.


Taliban weapon in hand, kill everything
I am armed with a powerful weapon similar to that used by the Taliban, and will use it to kill anyone in my path.


Amphetamines alter the state of a better means
Amphetamines can cause a temporary state of heightened focus or energy, which some people think is beneficial.


I'm beautiful but known for the dope like Medellin
I am physically attractive, but my reputation is tied to the illegal drug trade in Medellin, Colombia.


Dressing all black like a funeral
I am dressed in all black, which is often associated with mourning or funerals.


Murder, homicide wanna ride get residuals
I am involved in murder and homicide and want to gain financial gain from my actions.


Living on fire for residuals
I am willing to risk everything, including my own life, to make a profit.


365 when I grind for residuals
I am constantly working and grinding in order to earn money.


45 magnum in the van with 'em
I am carrying a .45 caliber magnum handgun in the vehicle with me.


Ratta tatta tat I let the blam hit 'em
I will open fire and let the bullets hit my opponents.


I scream fuck the whole world and put a bomb in it
I express anger and hatred for the entire world and am willing to use explosives to cause destruction.


Finger on the trigger tryna put my whole arm in it
I am ready to shoot and am trying to exert maximum force on the trigger.


I just want revenge
All I seek is revenge for past wrongs.


We get it poppin' everyday
We are constantly engaged in conflict or illicit activities.


They took away my happiness, they try to take my head away
Someone or something has taken away my joy and is trying to destroy my life.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dominic Wynn Woods, Geoffrey Patrick Earley, Joe Khajadourian, Alexander Schwartz, Kevin Gilyard, Nayvadius Wilburn, Gilbert Forte, Jordan Michael Houston

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ra499100

Don't act like you don't know
Know what I came for
Too late to turn back
This is the payback
You take one I take one
You can't hide you can't run
Too late to turn back
This is the payback

This is the best part



All comments from YouTube:

@jeremymendoza1465

This song was perfect for that intro scene with Jason Statham in that destroyed hospital. Love it even more now!

@XxgraffreynosaxX

Jeremy Mendoza dont act like you dont know, ..

@jeremymendoza1465

"You thought this was going to be a street-fight?"

@XxgraffreynosaxX

Jeremy Mendoza No I dont thought, This is a Steet fight...

@christiancardenas1603

Jeremy Mendoza I agree with you i saw the intro and im like "it fits perfect"

@yudobahari4016

Jeremy Mendoza absolutely agree

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rest in peace

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