Game
Gucci Mane Feat. OJ Da Juiceman & Kourtney Money Lyrics
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I'm a hood rich nigga I ain't neva had shit I really ain't shit niggas tawk about me but they really aint shit they ain't said shit it don't make dollas it don't make sense (x3)
(Verse 1)
I neva had shit nigga the truth rich kids in the school use to jone my shoes name stayed on the board four checks in chalk in detention cause the teacher said we can't tawk Pastor Ragland and my Momma got that i just walk I wish I had a nickel for every fight I fought stealing candy out the store like I can't get caught
Just lil bad black boy it aint my fault after school snack service and four pieces of bread granddaddy why yo eyez so got damn red
The lyrics to the song "Game" by Gucci Mane featuring OJ Da Juiceman and Kourtney Money delve into the rapper's humble beginnings and hardships growing up. The chorus emphasizes the fact that Gucci is a self-made man and came from very little, as he raps, "I'm a hood rich nigga I ain't neva had shit / I really ain't shit niggas tawk about me but they really aint shit / they ain't said shit it don't make dollas it don't make sense." The repetition of the chorus highlights Gucci's pride in his background and success despite his difficult upbringing.
In the first verse, Gucci describes the struggles he faced in his childhood, including being teased for his old shoes and getting into trouble with teachers for talking. He also mentions his past in stealing candy from stores. The line "Just lil bad black boy it aint my fault" could potentially allude to the systemic oppression that Black men face in America, which results in many young Black men being falsely accused and punished for crimes. The mention of his granddaddy's "got damn red" eyes could imply his grandfather's struggles with addiction.
Overall, the lyrics to "Game" by Gucci Mane touch on themes of perseverance, hard work, and pride in one's roots. Gucci's lyrics showcase his resilience in the face of adversity and his journey from being a financially-struggling kid to a successful rapper and businessman.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a hood rich nigga
I am someone who may not have been born wealthy, but I have made something of myself in the hood.
I ain't neva had shit
I did not grow up with many material possessions or opportunities for wealth.
I really ain't shit
I may not have a lot of material possessions, but I am still valuable as a person.
niggas tawk about me but they really aint shit
Other people may talk about me and try to bring me down, but they themselves are not significant or successful.
they ain't said shit
Despite the negative talk, these people have not actually done anything to stop my success or prove their own worth.
it don't make dollas it don't make sense (x3)
Haters' talk does not benefit anyone financially, and it is also pointless.
I neva had shit nigga the truth
I did not grow up with many material possessions or opportunities for wealth, and this is the truth.
rich kids in the school use to jone my shoes
Children from wealthy families used to mock my shoes in school due to their lack of value.
name stayed on the board four checks in chalk
My name was written on the board with four check marks, a symbol of punishment for misbehavior or rule-breaking.
in detention cause the teacher said we can't tawk
I was put in detention because the teacher refused to let me talk in class.
Pastor Ragland and my Momma got that i just walk
Pastor Ragland and my mother have helped me in life, but I did not rely on them completely for success.
I wish I had a nickel for every fight I fought
I have been in many fights in my life, and I wish I had received some sort of compensation for them all.
stealing candy out the store like I can't get caught
I used to steal candy from stores, feeling like I could get away with it without consequences.
Just lil bad black boy it aint my fault
I may have been seen as a problematic child due to my race or behavior, but it was not necessarily my fault.
after school snack service and four pieces of bread
I used to receive four pieces of bread for an after-school snack from a service.
granddaddy why yo eyez so got damn red
I remember a time when my grandfather's eyes were very red, possibly indicating illness or exhaustion.
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.