Bucking the System
Gucci Mane feat. Kevin Gates Lyrics

Zaytoven
This song was produced by Zaytoven.

Huh
An interjection to get the listener's attention.

They should put me on SportsCenter with all this ballin' I be doin' (Gucci)
Gucci Mane is very successful and should be recognized for his achievements.

You can't see Wop on your best day, nigga (gang)
Gucci Mane is untouchable and superior to others.

It's Gucci
Gucci Mane is addressing himself.

Trappin' all day on the goddamn skreets
Gucci Mane is making money by selling drugs on the streets.

I didn't even have nowhere to goddamn sleep
Gucci Mane used to be homeless.

I remember recordin' in Zay' mama basement
Gucci Mane and Zaytoven used to make music together in Zaytoven's mother's basement.

Way, way, way before he ever had a placement (on God)
This was before Zaytoven became successful as a producer.

Dead bodies in the bando, we called it a vacant (bando)
People died in the abandoned building where they sold drugs.

Smokin', drinkin', sellin' dope but I was on probation (facts)
Gucci Mane was selling drugs and breaking the law while on probation.

Turned into a killer soon as I left off Cecilia (straight up)
Gucci Mane became a more violent person after he stopped living on Cecilia Street.

I don't think they feel you 'til the ghetto try to kill ya' (oh Lord)
People don't understand the struggles of living in a ghetto until they experience life-threatening situations.

Free my niggas in the system, motherfuck the system
Gucci Mane wants his friends who are incarcerated to be released from the corrupt system.

If you a snitch, fuck you and who snitchin' with ya (fuck ya)
Gucci Mane hates people who betray their friends by informing the authorities about illegal activities.

Loan money walk, let the lady take her picture (mwah)
Gucci Mane is successful and generous with his money.

Not every day the bitch see a million dollar nigga (well damn)
Gucci Mane is a wealthy and rare person to encounter.

Hired killers with me now, I can't be a victim (pow, pow)
Gucci Mane has bodyguards who will protect him from danger.

Choppa close by all the time, I'm buckin' the system
Gucci Mane is armed with a gun and is rebelling against society's rules.

Diamonds precious, but nothin's more precious than wisdom (bling)
Gucci Mane values knowledge more than material possessions.

The fresh is in the buildin', bless the ghetto children (bless 'em)
Gucci Mane is giving back to his community by supporting children.

Fronted me to pack, I ain't pound 'em back, I'm buckin'
Gucci Mane was given drugs to sell but he kept the profit instead of paying back his supplier.

Been known to buck the system, call the plug and told 'em, "Fuck 'em"
Gucci Mane is rebellious and has no respect for authority figures.

Pockets swole for parole, I feel is an injustice
Gucci Mane believes that being wealthy should not determine one's eligibility for parole.

This for me to be broke and strugglin', I can't be out hustlin' (Gucci)
Gucci Mane cannot go back to being poor and struggling to make money.

I'm buckin', I'm buckin', I'm buckin'
Gucci Mane is rebelling against societal norms.

I'm buckin' on niggas, I'm buckin' up pistols
Gucci Mane is using guns to rebel against society.

I'm takin' up pistols and kill 'em
Gucci Mane is using guns to harm others.

Don't fuck with these niggas
Gucci Mane is warning people not to mess with him.

Don't rock with these niggas
Gucci Mane does not associate with certain people.

They try me, I'm buckin' the system
Gucci Mane will rebel against anyone who opposes him.

Breadwinner fly and I'm goin' out gangsta
Gucci Mane is a successful and respected person who will always remain true to his roots.

Gold mouth dawg and your homeboy fakin'
Gucci Mane's jewelry is made of real gold while others wear fake jewelry.

Breadwinner landlord, need another favor
Gucci Mane is a wealthy person who others ask for favors.

Peterbilt, eighteen-wheeler with the reefer trailer
Gucci Mane owns a large truck with a refrigerated trailer to transport drugs.

I don't get a load in, I'ma send a load, bitch
Gucci Mane will use someone else to transport drugs if he cannot do it himself.

Had to strong arm to the judge up in court, bitch
Gucci Mane had to resort to force to get what he wanted in a legal setting.

Ding-dong, push button bricks, front door shit
Gucci Mane has a system for selling drugs directly to customers at their homes.

1017, nigga, Breadwinner, Brick Squad! (Brick Squad!)
Gucci Mane is promoting his label and team.

I control a forklift, yeah, they just sent four
Gucci Mane has control over a warehouse and has just received four forklifts.

Hundred round discharge, writin' on the clipboard
Gucci Mane has a lot of ammunition and is keeping track of his inventory.

Put you in the coffin, I bought a new fit for it
Gucci Mane is prepared to kill someone and has a new outfit ready to wear to their funeral.

Bite a nigga apple (baow), MacBook laptop
Gucci Mane is using an Apple computer to run his drug business.

Droptop, MAC-11, ridin' with the strap out
Gucci Mane is driving a convertible car with his gun visible to others.

Got my own blueprint, guess I got it mapped out
Gucci Mane has a plan for success and knows how to achieve it.

Just was on Carolina, standin' in the trap house
Gucci Mane recently spent time in North Carolina selling drugs.

Said I wouldn't be shit, think I didn't hear about it
People doubted Gucci Mane's potential for success but he is aware of the criticism.

Now a nigga clip cost bigger than your real house
Gucci Mane spends more money on his gun's magazine than some people spend on their homes.

I get on a helicopter blindfold to Mexico
Gucci Mane travels to Mexico secretly by helicopter to avoid being caught by the police.

You pull up to meet a middle man at Texaco
Gucci Mane arranges a meeting with his drug supplier at a gas station.

Breadwinner safeguard, run off on who?
Gucci Mane is protected by his team and no one can take advantage of him.

You gotta send the money 'fore the load come through
Gucci Mane requires payment before delivering drugs.

Nigga Peewee League, pay with peewee cheese
Gucci Mane receives small payments from low-level drug dealers.

I be overseas, I'm in Medellín with it
Gucci Mane sells drugs in Medellín, Colombia.

If you takin' my lick, I got felonies, nigga
Gucci Mane has committed many crimes and will not let anyone take the credit for his drug deals.

Livin' like that when I fell in these systems
Gucci Mane became involved in drugs because of his environment and upbringing.

Real Hermés, what we sell in these trenches
Gucci Mane sells designer goods in the areas where he sells drugs.

Deal cocaine, but the recipe different
Gucci Mane sells high-quality cocaine compared to his competitors.

Ask Lee Lucas if I'm cut like that
Gucci Mane's friend, Lee Lucas, can verify that he is tough.

Real street nigga, but the pedigree different
Gucci Mane comes from a different background than most street-wise people.

Pillow talk 'bout me, you a jelly bean nigga
People who talk behind Gucci Mane's back are weak and soft.

I slam on your fam' if you tell on me nigga
Gucci Mane will hurt someone's family if they inform the police about his crimes.