Strangers
KAy ft. Pusha T Lyrics
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Gotta keep my heat cause if a nigga try me gotta lay a nigga down
Gotta hold my own gotta take the throne cause a nigga living gangster
Tryin to take my throne said a nigga take it home masked up like a stranger
Hop out the coop say suwoop, i'm gangster
Fuck with the gang and we leaving you brainless
Came with a green beam and its stainless
Saying he's hard but i know its a fable
Check on his heartbeat
These niggas ain't living like that
We snatch your chain
We damn sure ain't giving shit back
All over your bitch goin hit that
Run up and shoot up your kickback
Then we goin find where you live at
Run up his block now he sittin back
The sunny day, We catch em broad day, then hit em all up with a six pack
Wanna roll like this can't be no diss stay ten toes down
Gotta keep my heat cause if a nigga try me gotta lay a nigga down
Gotta hold my own gotta take the throne cause a nigga living gangster
Tryin to take my throne said a nigga take it home masked up like a stranger
Wanna roll like this can't be no diss stay ten toes down
Gotta keep my heat cause if a nigga try me gotta lay a nigga down
Gotta hold my own gotta take the throne cause a nigga living gangster
Tryin to take my throne said a nigga take it home masked up like a stranger
Hop out the coop say suwoop
The lyrics to KAY ft. Pusha T's song Strangers describe the lifestyle of a gangster who is always prepared to defend himself and his territory. The opening lines, "Wanna roll like this can't be no diss stay ten toes down/Gotta keep my heat cause if a nigga try me gotta lay a nigga down" suggest that the singer is always on guard and ready for any potential threats. He wants to maintain his reputation as a gangster and will take any necessary actions to protect himself.
The chorus, "Gotta hold my own gotta take the throne cause a nigga living gangster/Tryin to take my throne said a nigga take it home masked up like a stranger" reinforces the idea that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his power and status. He is aware that there are others who may try to take his place and he must remain vigilant to prevent that from happening. The reference to wearing a mask suggests that the competition may come from within his own gang and he must be careful of those who may pretend to be on his side.
The second verse, "Check on his heartbeat/These niggas ain't living like that/We snatch your chain/We damn sure ain't giving shit back" reinforces the idea that the singer is not to be messed with. He can detect false bravado and will take any opportunity to show his strength. The reference to stealing someone's chain illustrates his willingness to take what he wants and not return it. In a world where power is tied to material possessions, taking someone else's chain is a way of asserting dominance.
Overall, the lyrics to Strangers describe the brutal and tense world of gang warfare. The singer is always on alert and is willing to use violence to protect himself and his status. The references to wearing a mask and stealing chains suggest that there is a level of distrust even within his own gang.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanna roll like this can't be no diss stay ten toes down
I want to live this lifestyle without any negativity and stand firm in my beliefs and principles.
Gotta keep my heat cause if a nigga try me gotta lay a nigga down
I must carry my weapon to defend myself and take action if necessary.
Gotta hold my own gotta take the throne cause a nigga living gangster
I have to be self-sufficient and dominant in this world because I am living a lifestyle of gangsterism.
Tryin to take my throne said a nigga take it home masked up like a stranger
Someone is trying to overthrow me, but I will fight back, looking like a stranger, to secure my position.
Hop out the coop say suwoop, i'm gangster
I am a gangster who is not afraid to show my affiliation by making a call-out to my crew on sight.
Fuck with the gang and we leaving you brainless
If you provoke my gang, we will retaliate and leave you injured or dead.
Came with a green beam and its stainless
I brought a high-powered weapon with a green laser sight, and it is in pristine condition.
Saying he's hard but i know its a fable
Someone is boasting about their toughness, but I know it is a complete lie.
Give him a box like i'm giving him cable
I will deliver a knockout punch as if I am providing TV service to someone.
Check on his heartbeat
I will confirm that my victim is dead by checking their pulse.
These niggas ain't living like that
Most people are not living the dangerous and violent lifestyle that I have chosen to live.
We snatch your chain
If you have jewelry, my gang and I will rob you of it.
We damn sure ain't giving shit back
We will not return your possessions.
All over your bitch goin hit that
We will have sex with your girlfriend or wife.
Run up and shoot up your kickback
We will ambush and shoot up your party or gathering.
Then we goin find where you live at
We will locate where you live and cause harm to you there.
Run up his block now he sittin back
We will invade your territory and intimidate you into submission.
The sunny day, We catch em broad day, then hit em all up with a six pack
We will attack in daylight, when they least expect it, and with a pack of firearms.
Wanna roll like this can't be no diss stay ten toes down
I want to live like a gangster, and I cannot tolerate any disrespect while remaining steadfast in my beliefs.
Gotta keep my heat cause if a nigga try me gotta lay a nigga down
I must carry a firearm to ensure that I can retaliate if someone tries to harm me.
Gotta hold my own gotta take the throne cause a nigga living gangster
I need to establish my own reign and dominance because I am a gangster.
Tryin to take my throne said a nigga take it home masked up like a stranger
Someone is trying to overthrow me, but I will fight back, looking like a stranger, to secure my position.
Wanna roll like this can't be no diss stay ten toes down
I want to live this lifestyle without any negativity and stand firm in my beliefs and principles.
Gotta keep my heat cause if a nigga try me gotta lay a nigga down
I must carry my weapon to defend myself and take action if necessary.
Gotta hold my own gotta take the throne cause a nigga living gangster
I have to be self-sufficient and dominant in this world because I am living a lifestyle of gangsterism.
Tryin to take my throne said a nigga take it home masked up like a stranger
Someone is trying to overthrow me, but I will fight back, looking like a stranger, to secure my position.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Slick Pusha
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aeshashyan
Why does this not have more views?!?!?
@SoloRadioFM
Prediction: This will be all over the radio this summer!!!
@TheSportzgirl13
KAY I LOVE YOU!! YOUR AWESOME! I LOVE YOUR MUSIC! YOUR MY ROLEMODEL! KEEP IT UP!!! :) <3 BIGGEST FAN :)
@chloe7894561230
Love this song!
@narutoxnumba1xluver
love this song!! thank you pandora :)
@creelman17
Did anybody else have the hardest damn time finding out what this song was called? Google search: na na oooooo dont treat me like a stranger lyrics results: somebody that i used to know by Gotye What the FUCK
@TLDIsMe
Great!
@NameGenerator97
calling it Kay with Yelawolf!!
@bobbian
Shazam saved my life :')
@SarahBlanche723
im just commenting so i can have proof that i knew this song before everybody else :)