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Gangsta
This song is a representation of gangsta rap music.

Brought to you by the Butcher, nigga
The rapper, Conway the Machine (aka The Butcher), is responsible for the creation of this song.

(These are the real Sopranos)
The lyrics in this song reflect the lifestyle of the fictional Italian-American crime family, the Sopranos.

(Cannon)
A reference to DJ and producer, Don Cannon, who is featured in the song.

Was takin' penitentiary chances, now they hit us with advances
The rapper, with his past as a criminal, now has the opportunity to make music and get paid.

Got them niggas mad, hatin', can't stand it
Other people, likely those he grew up with, are jealous of his success in the music industry.

Down bad, I ain't panic, now I'm doin' shits with Don Cannon
The rapper has stayed calm and collected despite facing difficult situations, and is now collaborating with a famous producer.

But I'm the same nigga used to tote cannons
The rapper may not have changed his inner character despite his outward success.

Hit the coke with Arm & Hammer, came so hard we need a hammer
The rapper sold cocaine that was so pure it needed to be cut with a hammer.

Play the crack house with cop scanners
The rapper had to take measures to avoid getting caught by police when selling drugs.

Known for sellin' glass, every gram I cook sold fast
The rapper's reputation as a drug dealer was based on his high-quality product, which sold quickly.

Quarter brick and a vision where it glass
The rapper had a specific idea for the quality of his drugs, which he was able to execute.

Runnin' from my past, Henny to the top of the glass
The rapper is trying to escape his past life of crime by drinking alcohol, often to excess.

Won't stop 'til I'm top of my class
The rapper is determined to be the best, no matter what it takes.

Had a Glock in the stash, next to a box full of cash
The rapper kept both a gun and a lot of money hidden away for his protection.

Hit a lick, used a stocking for a mask, this real shit
The rapper committed a robbery and had to use a stocking over his face to remain anonymous. This line emphasizes the danger and reality of his situation.

Rumors spread from the ones I used to chill with
The rapper's former friends and acquaintances are spreading rumors about him and his success.

Get fake vibes from niggas I kept it real with
Even people he thought were his friends are now acting fake towards him.

We was ridin' four deep, tryna kill shit
The rapper and his gang were out seeking violence.

Blow a nigga brains out and don't feel shit (Sopranos)
The Sopranos reference highlights how killing is normalized in his lifestyle.

2015 was the year, no regrets, no fears
The year 2015 was a significant one for the rapper, as he had success and no negative emotions about his actions.

We was running through the dope
The rapper and his crew were heavily involved in drug dealing.

I turned 80 into hope
The rapper had a small amount of cash ($80) which he was able to turn into a more prosperous future.

Plus I showed these motherfuckers they ain't wavy as the GOAT
The rapper has taught others that he is the greatest of all time, surpassing their expectations.

Now the label pay me for my quotes
Since the rapper has become famous and successful, music labels are paying him for his lyrics.

Plus I'm flyin' in with elbows like I'm jumpin' off the ropes
The rapper is a master of his craft and confidently coming into the game with new moves.

All this money I'ma gross, I can feel it gettin' close
The rapper knows he's going to make a lot of money and he can feel it coming soon.

You can call me Raekwon 'cause I'm comin' with the Ghost
The rapper references Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon and his album 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...' to describe his own ferocity and raw style.

They was callin' me a legend 'fore a nigga even spoke
The rapper had a reputation for being legendary before he even started making music.

They'll be callin' for the reverend if I hit you with this toast (Cannon)
The line references the fact that if he kills someone with his gun, people will be mourning and calling for a preacher at his funeral (toasting).

I say the word and the apes all come out
The rapper has a lot of followers who will do whatever he says.

Now it's shells everywhere like a baseball dugout
When the rapper commands his followers to act, people start dying and leaving behind empty bullet shells like in a baseball dugout.

It was grams everywhere 'til the eighths all run out
The rapper's drugs were so in-demand, his suppliers would run out of product before satisfying the customers.

Uh, I prophesize my profit rise
The rapper sees his financial success ahead of time.

I can't concern myself with y'all like it's ostracized
The rapper doesn't care about other people's opinions or feelings.

Every two or three thousand gave me the cautious vibes
The rapper often thought about being cautious with his actions as he accumulated more and more money.

But I been backed up
However, despite his worries, the rapper has been well-protected by his associates.

Soon as the ink dried, I was ten racks up
The moment he signed a contract, the rapper had already earned $10,000.

I'ma make another 60 on 'em, then stack up (yeah)
The rapper plans on earning an additional $60,000 and saving it up.

Black Soprano for the win, nigga, fin
The Black Soprano crew is triumphant and winning at everything.

Better save more than you spend, stack up and do it again, nah
The rapper encourages listeners to save their money and gain success in the same way that he has.

You was only good for a season like Jeremy Lin
A reference to former NBA player Jeremy Lin, who had very limited success. The rapper is mocking those who do not have long-lasting success.

Both hands wasn't enough to count it, needed a twin
The rapper had so much money that one person had a hard time counting it and required help from another person.

Decorated the garage with horses like Ralph Lauren
The rapper is now able to own a variety of luxuries, such as horses, which he now stores in his garage.

My train of thought still stuck on all the cocaine I bought
The rapper is reminiscing on his past in the drug trade.

I don't get into to all of that famous talk, disposable cash
Although he's now famous, the rapper doesn't care about the attention and is still wealthy enough to have disposable income.

We unapproachable, sociopaths
The rapper is describing his gang as cold-hearted sociopaths who are unapproachable.

A run-in with us supposed to go bad, but I evolved
The rapper used to be involved in very violent situations, but he has now evolved and matured.

Now look at me, I'm a boss, gotta book me with all my dogs
The rapper is now in charge and needs to travel with his entire crew.

Chose the streets 'cause she the one, took me with all my flaws
The rapper had to take to the streets out of necessity and is grateful for his success despite his flaws.

Why listen to fools talkin'? In kitchens, I'm moonwalkin'
The rapper doesn't listen to his haters, preferring to focus on his music. The line about moonwalking means he's so smooth in the kitchen where drugs are prepared, it's like he's gliding around like Michael Jackson.

Feds hate, there's red paint on all of our shoe arches
The FBI/DEA hate him and his gang so much that they're putting paint on the bottoms of their shoes to track their movements.

Every house on my block was hot 'til I moved off it
The rapper's entire neighborhood was involved in criminal activity before he became successful.

Like Drew Brees, I took the lead with a few tosses
Like New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the rapper has won the game with his own style and tactics.

New charges, it ain't over though, it's just beginning
The rapper is still getting into legal trouble, but he knows the consequences that come with his lifestyle.

I'm Curt Shilling, lookin' from the dugout, goin' for extra innings
The rapper is using a baseball metaphor. Similar to former pitcher Curt Shilling, he's strategizing from the dugout and trying to win the game in extra innings. He will work harder to succeed.

I turned my hobby to a separate business
The rapper turned his passion for rapping into a moneymaking venture.

Sick of those detective visits, poppin' up at shows just to question niggas
The rapper is tired of constantly being investigated for his past actions, even while he's at his shows.

Who knew the game ain't have an exit in it?
The rapper is starting to realize that he may be stuck in the rap game forever because there's no clear way out.

I took a fork, whipped it once, when it stiffened up, I left it in it
The rapper cooked cocaine flawlessly, so perfect that once he whipped it one time and it hardened, he knew it was perfect and he left it alone.

Let's talk bags I got in mind today
The rapper is thinking about his wealth and what to do with it.

I wrote this verse in the shirt I had on when I signed to Jay
The rapper is proud to have written this song while wearing the same shirt that he wore when he was signed to Jay-Z's record label, a significant moment in his life.

And like that, we gone
The song, and the rapper's thoughts, ends abruptly.

DJ Drama
DJ Drama is the producer of this song.

Black Soprano Family
This is the name of the rapper's gang/crew.

Well respected
While doing illegal activities, the rapper has managed to gain respect in his community.