Billy
J. K. Lyrics

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Niggas can't tell me nothin'
I ain't never gave a fuck
On the thugs, I can't never leave the house without a gun
How you never outside, but you slide and it's up
Lil nigga, what the fuck
Niggas can't tell me nothin'
I ain't never gave a fuck
On the thugs, I can't never leave the house without a gun

How you never outside, but you slide and it's up
Lil nigga, what the fuck
Pullin' up in all black like the grim Billy and Mandy adventures
Been a bad kid, been gettin' racks, been gettin' suspended
And I ain't never have no friends, I was solo pimpin'
Ten toes to the ground, I don't know no restrictions
If the transaction finished, I don't owe no nigga
He can call me by my gov and I won't know that nigga
Lil bitch said the beat start soundin' like Hellraiser
Tell that nigga he can't run from these missiles, they 12 gauges
To yo back, rat-a-tat, ain't sparing no rib cages
Ain't no flipping pages, nigga, this the book of Revelations
Give a fuck about yo brodie, ABK, we on anybody
Bitch, my cleats potent in that field trying to snatch a body
Me and bro sippin' Tequila, that Blanca my señorita, my Sprite pinker
I was swear I give bitches that jungle fever
(Me and bro sippin' Tequila, that Blanca my señorita, my Sprite pinker
I was swear I give bitches that jungle fever)
Niggas can't tell me nothin'
I ain't never gave a fuck
On the thugs, I can't never leave the house without a gun
How you never outside, but you slide and it's up
Lil nigga, what the fuck
Can't tell me nothin'
I ain't never gave a fuck
On the thugs, I can't never leave the house without a gun

How you never outside, but you slide and it's up
Lil nigga, what the fuck

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J.K.'s song "Billy" tell the tragic story of two young lovers, Billy and Sue. The song begins by establishing the deep love Billy and Sue have for one another, but then reveals that Billy has died. As the song progresses, we learn that Billy was a soldier fighting for his country when he received a "Dear John" letter from Sue, ending their relationship. The despair and heartbreak that Billy feels as a result ultimately lead to his death.

The themes of love, loss, and sacrifice are all present in this song, as the story of Billy and Sue serves as a powerful commentary on the devastating effects of war on individual lives and relationships. The song highlights the toll that war can take on even the most intimate and personal aspects of people's lives, and emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring the sacrifices of those who give their lives for their country.

Overall, "Billy" is a touching and emotional tribute to the soldiers who have lost their lives in service to their country and to the loved ones they leave behind.

Line by Line Meaning

This is a story about Billy and Sue
Let me narrate you the story of Billy and Sue

They were in love as any other two
They were in a love relationship like any other couple

But Billy had to die
Unfortunately, Billy had to pass away

And when you hear the reason why
If you listen to the reason behind it

You'll hang your head and cry
You would feel sad and sorry

Billy and Sue met the first day of school
Billy and Sue first met each other on their school's first day

And ever since lived by the golden rule
From then on, they followed the rule 'Treat others as you want to be treated'

When you do unto others
If you act to others

What you wouldn't want done to you
What you wouldn't wish to be done to yourself

You'd have to be a fool
Then you would be a foolish person

Mutual agreement led to love and trust
Their common decision resulted in mutual love and trust

They would travel the road to marriage or bust
They wanted to pursue their relationship towards marriage or end it completely

But when Billy was old enough to take a wife
When Billy was of the right age to marry someone

He was old enough to fight for his country
He became eligible to serve his nation as a soldier

And his way of life
And his lifestyle choices

Sue's letters came every day
Sue wrote and sent letters to Billy every day

Gave him the strength to show him the way
Sue's letters were a source of motivation that showed him the right path

To fight for his country and the girl he loved
These letters encouraged him to fight for his nation and his loved one

That's a soldier's only fate
This is what fate holds for a soldier

Then Billy heard no word from Sue
Billy stopped receiving letters from Sue

He was worried sick but what could he do
He was very worried, but he could not do anything about it

The bullets were flying as he hugged the ground and back home
While he took refuge on the ground from enemy attacks, life went on back in his hometown

Sue was running round
Sue was busy and running around, living her life

Billy was growing less and less strong
Billy's health and willpower were declining rapidly

His hope his faith was almost gone
He nearly lost all hope and faith in his situation

Then like a miracle a letter appeared
Then, all of a sudden, a letter arrived as if by a miracle

Billy tore the letter open and he read
Billy opened the letter quickly and read it

Dear John
The letter was a 'Dear John' letter

A look came over Billy that would scare a ghost
Billy's facial expression was so intense and painful that it could give anyone shivers

Familiar look seen on soldiers coast to coast
This look was similarly seen on every soldier fighting anywhere in the world

Even though the air was filled with lead
Despite being under gunfire

Billy jumped up
Billy suddenly got up

They shot him dead
The enemies killed Billy then and there

Billy was buried in a faraway grave that read
Billy was buried in a distant grave that had an inscription saying