Play Ball
Kenny Mason Lyrics
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Looked at my waist, and the look on his face dropped
Ride with my strap, just to make it home safe, dawg
Do you really wanna play ball?
Do you really wanna play ball?
Chasin' my tail, trailin' my fate, dawg
You were makin' up tales, I can tell it's all fake, dawg
Do you really wanna play ball?
Do you really wanna play ball?
Ayy bruh, who you? (Bruh who the fuck this is?)
Who you know stay around here lil' bruh? (Oh I ain't, I ain't never seen cuz, hold on)
Who you know stay around here?
This shit can get real, real on this side
Don't come around here, here at night
They'll tell yo' ass, R.I.P., R.I.P., goodbye
Tell me which way you want it
Which way you want it
Which way you want it
Which way you want it
Which way you want it
Which way you want
Life of a rough neck, die for my respect
Y'all niggas suspect, lie to get success
Lot of these niggas is lottery tickets in my hood
Inspirin' me to jug, who 'bout to slip up next?
Knew how to spot ruckus
Without lookin', bitch, I took it
No retaliation 'cause y'all pussy
How y'all shook? It got to places that y'all took it
I watch good ones, turn to Satan 'cause y'all push 'em
This black gun was meant to protect Black skin
Attack and I'll black out, leavin' you blackin'
The back hand back out, better get back, bitch
The back-in's back, I'm finna do back-flips
I seen that dark and light side, the awful bright side
My partner's that guard my blindside
Also gon' harm your housewives
We all got downsides
We all that we got on our side
Ayy, y'all folks got three seconds to tell me who y'all know
(Do not motherfckin' move, boy) Or shit gon' get real
This shit can get real, real on this side
Don't come around here, here at night
They'll tell yo' ass, R.I.P., R.I.P., goodbye
Tell me which way you want it
Which way you want it
Which way you want it
Which way you want it
Which way you want it
Which way you want
In "Play Ball," Kenny Mason describes the dangers of his surroundings and how he must always be prepared to defend himself. The lyrics "Look on my face said, 'Get the fuck out my face, dawg' / Looked at my waist, and the look on his face dropped / Ride with my strap, just to make it home safe, dawg" suggest that Kenny is constantly aware of the potential danger around him and carries a weapon to ensure his safety. He questions if those around him truly understand the risks of their lifestyle and if they are really prepared to "play ball," or engage in the violent and dangerous activities of their environment.
Kenny also calls out the fake and false tales that others in his community spin, stating that he can see through their lies with ease. He emphasizes the reality of the situation, warning those who might not be ready for the danger around them to stay away and avoid becoming another victim. The chorus, which asks repeatedly "Do you really wanna play ball?" serves as a warning for those who might be in danger to fully understand the potential risks before engaging in any risky behavior.
Overall, "Play Ball" is a chilling depiction of life in a dangerous and violent environment, with Kenny Mason urging others to stay aware, stay safe, and be prepared for the dangers that come with living in such a community.
Line by Line Meaning
Look on my face said, "Get the fuck out my face, dawg"
I gave him a look that said 'I don't want you here' and he left
Looked at my waist, and the look on his face dropped
He saw that I had a weapon and got scared
Ride with my strap, just to make it home safe, dawg
I carry a weapon to protect myself and make sure I get home safely
Do you really wanna play ball?
Are you sure you're ready for the consequences of your actions?
Chasin' my tail, trailin' my fate, dawg
I was always getting caught up in trouble and couldn't escape my fate
I was takin' my Ls with an L in my face, dawg
I was taking my losses and accepting them with humility
You were makin' up tales, I can tell it's all fake, dawg
You were lying and I could tell that it wasn't true
Ayy bruh, who you?
Excuse me, who are you?
Who you know stay around here lil' bruh?
Do you know anyone who lives around here?
This shit can get real, real on this side
The situation can escalate quickly and become dangerous
Don't come around here, here at night
It's not safe to be in this area at night
They'll tell yo' ass, R.I.P., R.I.P., goodbye
You could end up dead if you're not careful
Tell me which way you want it
You need to choose your path carefully
Life of a rough neck, die for my respect
I come from a tough background and will do anything to earn respect
Y'all niggas suspect, lie to get success
I don't trust people who lie to succeed
Lot of these niggas is lottery tickets in my hood
Many people in my neighborhood are unreliable and unpredictable
Inspirin' me to jug, who 'bout to slip up next?
Seeing others fail motivates me to hustle harder
Knew how to spot ruckus
I could tell when things were about to get chaotic
Without lookin', bitch, I took it
I was able to handle the situation without even looking
No retaliation 'cause y'all pussy
I won't get revenge on you because I know you're too weak to handle it
How y'all shook? It got to places that y'all took it
I'm surprised you're shaken up because you brought this on yourself
I watch good ones, turn to Satan 'cause y'all push 'em
I've seen good people become corrupt because of the negative influence of others
This black gun was meant to protect Black skin
I carry a weapon to protect myself and my community from violence and oppression
Attack and I'll black out, leavin' you blackin'
If you provoke me, I'll respond with violence
The back hand back out, better get back, bitch
I won't hesitate to strike if you come too close to me
The back-in's back, I'm finna do back-flips
I'm back and ready to make a big impact
I seen that dark and light side, the awful bright side
I've experienced both the good and bad parts of life
My partner's that guard my blindside
I have loyal friends who protect me
Also gon' harm your housewives
My friends and I won't hesitate to cause harm to those who cross us
We all got downsides
We all have flaws and weaknesses
We all that we got on our side
We only have each other to rely on
Ayy, y'all folks got three seconds to tell me who y'all know
You have three seconds to tell me if you know anyone around here
Or shit gon' get real
If you don't answer me, things are going to get messy
Which way you want it
You need to choose your path carefully
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Edwin Kenneth Green
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John Gibaud
Look on my face said "Get the fuck out my face, dawg"
Looked at my waist, and the look on his face dropped
Ride with my strap, just to make it home safe, dawg
[Refrain]
Do you really wanna play ball?
Do you really wanna play ball?
[Verse 1]
Chasin' my tail, trailin’ my fate, dawg
I was takin' my Ls with an L in my face, dawg
You were makin' up tales, I can tell it’s all fake, dawg
[Refrain]
Do you really wanna play ball?
Do you really wanna play ball?
[Interlude]
Ayy bruh, who you?
(Bruh who the fuck this is?)
Who you know stay around here lil' bruh?
(Oh I ain't, I ain't never seen cuz, hold on)
Who you know stay around here?
[Chorus]
This shit can get real, real, on this side
Don't come around here, here, at night
They'll tell yo' ass, R.I.P., R.I.P., goodbye
Tell me which way you want it
Which way you want it?
Which way you want it?
Which way you want it?
Which way you want it?
Which way you want-ant-ant-ant
Life of a rough neck, die for my respect
Y'all niggas suspect, lie to get success
Lot of these niggas is lottery tickets in my hood
Inspirin’ me to jugg, who ’bout to slip up next?
Knew how to spot ruckus
Without lookin', bitch, I took it
No retaliation ’cause y'all pussy
How y'all shook? It got to places that y'all took it
I watch good ones, turn to Satan ’cause y'all push 'em
This black gun was meant to protect Black skin
Attack and I'll black out, leavin' you blackin'
The back hand back out, better get back, bitch
The back-in's back, I'm finna do back-flips
I seen that dark and light side, the awful bright side
My partner's that guard my blindside
Also gon' harm your housewives
We all got downsides
We all that we got on our side
[Interlude]
Ayy, y'all folks got three seconds to tell me who y'all know
(Do not motherfuckin' move, boy)
Or shit gon' get real
[Chorus]
This shit can get real, real, on this side
Don't come around here, here, at night
They'll tell yo' ass, R.I.P., R.I.P., goodbye
Tell me which way you want it
Which way you want it?
Which way you want it?
Which way you want it?
Which way you want it?
Which way you want-ant-ant-ant
Brandon Tadday
This is probs the only time I've fallen in love with a track through a YouTube ad. Gonna have to check out more of Kennys stuff!
point61803398874989
Yeah, me too! LOL I literally clicked an anti-"drug" vid with the intent of leaving a shitpost troll comment (because lumping all substances into one category of "narcotics" AKA chemicals the gov deems inconvenient to their agenda... is wack) Half a minute later I'm like "this video intro is not only long, it's musically good AF! Oh, F me, it's an ad! Haha!
Ishmael
YESSSSSSS. Its the first ad that actually capture me. The music video and the track is fire
lestat
thats why im here too
Thomas Vieira
same
derpydepp
Heh, same. First ad that was actually useful!
Logan SJ
90s-like Alternative mixed with Rap is something I never knew could slap like this.
CHiMPO box
that crunchy guitar got me stoked!!
point61803398874989
That's why we need musical geniuses, to constantly break genre boundaries, slap us out of our daily mind-numb comas, and push the creative world forward!
DYSTOPIA-061
lil peep?