Headshots
Isaiah Rashad Lyrics


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Ayy, can you come to Harry's after you done? (Yeah)
A'ight, for sure, I got a jam
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't step on your toes (bitch)
Ah, ah yeah (Cole, you stupid)
Ah-ah, ah, ah yeah
Ah, ah, ah, yeah (yeah)
Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh
Uh-uh, uh-uh, yeah (motherfucker)

Okay, you caught me by surprise in my brand new whip, baby
Peep me in the scope, if I'm gone, don't trip, baby
Bringin' back the strong, up to bat, all hits, baby
(It's cool, lil' bitch, you're mine, yeah) yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Who want a shot, wanna die? (Yeah, yeah)
Lemme know, I got two on the hip and knot, no diggity
Zay, you smooth like a R&B song
How you keep them hoes off you? Man, they killin' me
Numero uno, might kick shit like Judo, Judo
Givin' out hoes, not kudos, kudos
Pocket fat like Juno, you know (yeah)
Yeah, I tell her, "bitch, eat it like Doja Cat"
You see the wrist whippin' like Bouldercrest (yeah)
I got a crib bigger than Budapest (yeah)
And the shots ain't bringin' my soldier back (yeah)
From the noose to the drop, and the 'Wop, no diggity
New to the top and I rock new Tiffany's
Zay, you smooth like an R&B song
How you keep them hoes off you? Man, they killin' me (yeah)

Okay, you caught me by surprise in my brand new whip, baby
Peep me in the scope, if I'm gone, don't trip, baby
Bringin' back the strong, up to bat, all hits, baby

Okay, you caught me by surprise in my brand new whip, baby
Peep me in the scope, if I'm gone, don't trip, baby
Bringin' back the strong, up to bat, all hits, baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah

It feel good since a nigga been back
But a nigga done changed, changed, changed, changed, changed
Weed couldn't settle my fire
Couldn't cover my pain, pain, pain, pain, pain (ah, yeah)
Lane, lane, lane, lane, lane
Swang, swang, swang, swang, swang
Yeah, yeah (ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah)
I see God when I be ridin' out
Boy, you always ridin' 'round with a target on
If a nigga follow me to the car garage, I'ma spark it up
That's a Mack with a MAC in a Tonka trunk
Like my uncle son, got some thump in here
Like a trumpet, huh, when it's crunk in here
When it's dump in here, I'ma spark it up (o-o-Okay)

So, say what's on your mind
(Okay, you caught me by surprise in my brand new whip, baby)
What's got you fired up?
Tell me what you want
(Peep me in the scope, if I'm gone, don't trip, baby)
I'm in the water
And I'm drowning, babe
(Bringin' back the strong, up to bat, all hits, baby)
Can you hold me down?
Yeah, yeah (ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah)

Okay, you caught me by surprise in my brand new whip, baby (ah yeah)
Peep me in the scope, if I'm gone, don't trip, baby (ah yeah)
Bringin' back the strong, up to bat, all hits, baby
(Yeah, yeah, bring it back)

Okay, you caught me by surprise in my brand new whip, baby (ah, ah, yeah)
Peep me in the scope, if I'm gone, don't trip, baby (ah, ah, yeah)
Bringin' back the strong, up to bat, all hits, baby





Ah, ah yeah
Ah, ah, ah

Overall Meaning

The song "Headshots" by Isaiah Rashad is a rap song that talks about the changes in the life of the artist since he became successful in the music industry. He talks about his brand new car and the attention he now gets from women. He also talks about the struggles he still faces despite his success, such as dealing with the pain of lost loved ones and the pressure to maintain his success.


The line "Who want a shot, wanna die?" is a play on words, as it can refer to the artist offering someone a drink or offering to shoot them. This line can be interpreted as a warning to anyone who may want to challenge his success or a boast about his power.


The line "Weed couldn't settle my fire, couldn't cover my pain" highlights the artist's struggle with using drugs to cope with his pain. The line "I see God when I be ridin' out" can be interpreted as the artist finding solace in his faith during difficult times.


Overall, the lyrics of "Headshots" explore the highs and lows of the artist's life as he navigates his newfound success.


Line by Line Meaning

Ayy, can you come to Harry's after you done? (Yeah)
Asking if the person can come to Harry's after they are done with their previous engagement.


A'ight, for sure, I got a jam
Agreeing to go to Harry's and stating that he has a song ready.


Don't step on your toes (bitch)
Don't mess up your situation, don't make a mistake.


Ah, ah yeah (Cole, you stupid)
Expressing a feeling of triumph or joy, and calling out to someone named Cole.


Ah-ah, ah, ah yeah
Continuing to express a feeling of triumph or joy.


Ah, ah, ah, yeah (yeah)
Continuing to express a feeling of triumph or joy and giving affirmation to the previous line.


Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh
Nonverbal noises expressing disagreement or negation.


Uh-uh, uh-uh, yeah (motherfucker)
Nonverbal noises expressing disagreement and adding an insult to the end.


Okay, you caught me by surprise in my brand new whip, baby
Admitting to being caught off guard while in a new car.


Peep me in the scope, if I'm gone, don't trip, baby
Watch me closely, and don't worry if I suddenly leave.


Bringin' back the strong, up to bat, all hits, baby
Returning with strong music, ready to make an impact.


(It's cool, lil' bitch, you're mine, yeah) yeah
Expressing possessiveness over someone and calling them a derogatory name.


Who want a shot, wanna die? (Yeah, yeah)
Asking if anyone wants to be killed.


Lemme know, I got two on the hip and knot, no diggity
Let me know if you're interested, I have guns on me and I'm ready to use them.


Zay, you smooth like a R&B song
Complimenting someone named Zay for being suave and cool.


How you keep them hoes off you? Man, they killin' me
Asking Zay how he manages to keep women away, as it is a struggle for the artist.


Numero uno, might kick shit like Judo, Judo
Being the best and able to fight like a Judo master.


Givin' out hoes, not kudos, kudos
Giving out women, not praise.


Pocket fat like Juno, you know (yeah)
Having a lot of money like the character Juno from the movie of the same name.


Yeah, I tell her, "bitch, eat it like Doja Cat"
Making a vulgar statement to someone about oral sex.


You see the wrist whippin' like Bouldercrest (yeah)
Showing off jewelry and comparing it to a street name known for crime.


I got a crib bigger than Budapest (yeah)
Having a large home bigger than the city of Budapest.


And the shots ain't bringin' my soldier back (yeah)
Referencing military or gang violence and acknowledging that death cannot be reversed.


From the noose to the drop, and the 'Wop, no diggity
Switching between two different genres of music seamlessly.


New to the top and I rock new Tiffany's
Being on top of the music industry and owning new jewelry.


It feel good since a nigga been back
Feeling good since returning from a hiatus or break.


But a nigga done changed, changed, changed, changed, changed
Acknowledging personal change and growth.


Weed couldn't settle my fire
Using marijuana does not alleviate inner turmoil or stress.


Couldn't cover my pain, pain, pain, pain, pain (ah, yeah)
Continuing to express that marijuana cannot cover up emotional pain.


Lane, lane, lane, lane, lane
Repeating the word 'lane' for its sound and effect on the song.


Swang, swang, swang, swang, swang
Repeating the word 'swang' for its sound and effect on the song.


I see God when I be ridin' out
Feeling spiritual and connected to a higher power while driving.


Boy, you always ridin' 'round with a target on
Feeling like a target due to perceptions of himself and his connection to violence or crime.


If a nigga follow me to the car garage, I'ma spark it up
Saying that if someone follows him into the garage, he will start a fight or shoot them.


That's a Mack with a MAC in a Tonka trunk
Referencing a specific type of gun and where it is stored.


Like my uncle son, got some thump in here
Describing the presence of something strong or powerful, like his cousins.


Like a trumpet, huh, when it's crunk in here
Drawing a comparison to the sound of a trumpet when the energy is high.


When it's dump in here, I'ma spark it up (o-o-Okay)
Starting trouble or violence when the situation is dull or boring.


So, say what's on your mind
Asking someone to speak their thoughts or feelings.


(Okay, you caught me by surprise in my brand new whip, baby)
Returning to the previous topic of being caught off guard in a new car.


What's got you fired up?
Asking someone what is causing them to become passionate or angry.


Tell me what you want
Encouraging someone to be honest about their desires and needs.


(Peep me in the scope, if I'm gone, don't trip, baby)
Returning to the previous topic of being watched and reassuring someone to not worry about his sudden disappearance.


I'm in the water
Feeling overwhelmed or in danger, like drowning.


And I'm drowning, babe
Reinforcing the feeling of being overwhelmed and in danger.


(Bringin' back the strong, up to bat, all hits, baby)
Returning to the topic of his music being powerful and impactful.


(Yeah, yeah, bring it back)
Reinforcing the desire to bring back strong, impactful music.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Isaiah McClain, Kameron Cole, Piero Picciono

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Comments from YouTube:

@rewbennhernandez8598

"and the shots ain't bringing my soldier back" damn.

@youngcreative1931

Yet the gun salute makes the pain hit little different

@capriceclassic2012

I'm full on the single I need the album now damit!!!!

@lordlemond1350

yea that line got me too. heavy dbl meaning

@mathewware7762

Yeaaa I been repeating that line to myself since I heard dis!!

@101iswhatsup

💪🏿... yeah he went in with that one.

@hollywoodgabe11

Isaiah deserves multiple grammys for this album

@BummyDAn

Facts. I don't skip any songs. Havent been able to do that for a while on a album

@lord_cenneth1086

sad that he won't. this album gets better every time you listen through it, and people don't have time for that these days

@rjibbs123

FUCK CLB AND DONDA. THIS ALBUM WAS BEST THING TO DROP ALL YEAR.

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