Don't Need Niggas
Kevin Gates Lyrics


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Holes in your clothes and rips in your jeans.
I'm next I wanna watch you with slits in the screens.
Or the rockawear bottoms with the cucumber seems
and it's hard in the family when fued come between
if you do make a move then the tool intervene
I'm need you ID em by using the sneaks
if he try to kick rocks then he loosing his teeth.
And the blades from the gage probably shoot through his feets and Paul gates a review for the news for week.

Fuck friends niggas been mistaken the part,
I tell them that I love em but it's breaking my heart
still in all I love it.
jealous mother fucker
why you can't just be your self mother fucker
I don't need niggas to ride I got enough will and learn not to trust with my eyes stick to my gut feeling.
I don't need niggas to ride I got enough will and learn not to trust with my eyes stick to my gut feeling.
I don't trust a nigga as far as I can look em
I Bogard em open em and read em like a book
Pose when they come around,
Yeah cause I know
they talk a good game but I Shame em like a hoe.
Pull up in they mouth like they mad at the world
know they pussy ass weak call em daddies little girl
Sitting on a murder cos scared to do a murder charge
and now I'm thinking they know they headed for a murder show
I don't speak on shit I can't back up
and got a give for a shit I got to act up
Same niggas in your face, on your dick
got they hands on they nuts balled up in a fist
My life a realin don't jump in my mix
playin games with the main imma tame me a bitch
They call me east catch me around the crooks in the bottom if there's problems we don't beat around the bush
I don't need niggas to ride I got enough will and learn not to trust with my eyes stick to my gut feeling.
I don't need niggas to ride I got enough will and learn not to trust with my eyes stick to my gut feeling.
And never hesitate close range gates with blaze until the metal breaks
I don't know what you niggas say
pray for heaven sake
who is gates, gates a Ape Kevin gates
Insanity, comedy and tragedy mixed up in emotions and was practically a master piece.
I love em let it be no mistake if a nigga try to fuck em he'll take it to the face
at the curb were we see em
and then the curb were we leave em
back down up under the words of the deacon
smile through the tears couldn't sit through the preachin
an smoke a few splifs just to get to the weekend
Loosing my girl as the sky unfold cause she only fell in love with a lie I told




And I'm lookin at the map this is the problem
told you if I tell you imma get em I got em

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kevin Gates's song "Don't Need Niggas" reflect on the fact that he does not need anyone else to ride with him as he has enough willpower and the ability to trust his instincts. He talks about how he doesn't trust people as far as he can look at them and can see right through them, and he doesn't need anyone else for support. The song depicts the struggle of dealing with fake friends and family feuds and how it has affected his life.


The first part of the lyrics involves the description of the holes in clothes and rips in jeans, and he wants to watch them with slits in the screens. This implies that he wants to watch them carefully and analyze their every move. He also mentions that he does not trust people easily and will only trust his instincts. In the second verse, Gates talks about how he loves his friends, but they break his heart because of their jealousy. He also mentions how he has learned not to let his eyes deceive him, and he trusts only his instincts.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "I don't need n*****s to ride. I got enough will and learn not to trust with my eyes, stick to my gut feeling." This shows that he doesn't need anyone else to support him and that he trusts only his instincts. The bridge of the song talks about how he is looking for solutions to his problems and how he is determined to find them.


In conclusion, "Don't Need Niggas" by Kevin Gates is about his struggle with fake friends who have caused him problems, but he has learned to survive on his own without any support. He trusts only himself and his guts, which has helped him overcome obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

Holes in your clothes and rips in your jeans.
I want to see you at your most vulnerable.


I'm next I wanna watch you with slits in the screens.
I want to observe you from different angles.


Or the rockawear bottoms with the cucumber seems
I appreciate fashion and attention to detail.


and it's hard in the family when fued come between
It's difficult when there's conflict within your own kin.


if you do make a move then the tool intervene
If you try to take action, violence may result.


I'm need you ID em by using the sneaks
I can discern someone's character by their shoes.


if he try to kick rocks then he loosing his teeth.
If he tries to escape, he'll face dire consequences.


And the blades from the gage probably shoot through his feets and Paul gates a review for the news for week.
Violence may be a part of my life, and it may receive media attention.


Fuck friends niggas been mistaken the part,
I don't consider all my acquaintances to be true friends.


I tell them that I love em but it's breaking my heart
It's difficult to express affection to those who are not truly loyal.


still in all I love it.
I still enjoy my life and the people in it, despite its difficulties.


jealous mother fucker
Some people are envious of my success.


why you can't just be your self mother fucker
I wish people would be authentic instead of trying to impress others.


I don't need niggas to ride I got enough will and learn not to trust with my eyes stick to my gut feeling.
I rely on my own strength and instincts, and am cautious about trusting others.


I don't trust a nigga as far as I can look em
I am wary of others and doubt their intentions.


I Bogard em open em and read em like a book
I can see through people's facades and understand their true nature.


Pose when they come around,
Some people act differently depending on who is present.


Yeah cause I know
I am aware of their deception.


they talk a good game but I Shame em like a hoe.
They may talk tough, but I can expose their weakness.


Pull up in they mouth like they mad at the world
Some people act aggressively, as if they have something to prove.


know they pussy ass weak call em daddies little girl
Their behavior is immature and cowardly.


Sitting on a murder cos scared to do a murder charge
Some people may desire revenge or violence, but are afraid of the consequences.


and now I'm thinking they know they headed for a murder show
Their actions may lead to violent retaliation.


I don't speak on shit I can't back up
I only speak about things that I can support or prove.


and got a give for a shit I got to act up
If it's necessary, I'm willing to act aggressively.


Same niggas in your face, on your dick
Some people may act friendly to your face, but be insincere.


got they hands on they nuts balled up in a fist
They may act tough, but they are actually scared or insecure.


My life a realin don't jump in my mix
My life is going according to my plan, don't interfere.


playin games with the main imma tame me a bitch
If someone tries to interfere with my main plans, I will make them submit.


They call me east catch me around the crooks in the bottom if there's problems we don't beat around the bush
People in my community know me and know that I don't shy away from confrontation.


And never hesitate close range gates with blaze until the metal breaks
I will not hesitate to use violence, even at close range.


I don't know what you niggas say
I don't care what others may say or think about me.


pray for heaven sake
I hope that everyone may find peace and salvation.


who is gates, gates a Ape Kevin gates
I am powerful and strong like an ape, and my name is Kevin Gates.


Insanity, comedy and tragedy mixed up in emotions and was practically a master piece.
My life is full of ups and downs, which can be both beautiful and tragic.


I love em let it be no mistake if a nigga try to fuck em he'll take it to the face
I have strong feelings for those I care about, and will not tolerate anyone disrespecting them.


at the curb were we see em
We may confront our enemies or those who have wronged us in public places.


and then the curb were we leave em
After we handle a situation, we move on and leave it behind us.


back down up under the words of the deacon
We may seek refuge and guidance from religious leaders or mentors when we are in need.


smile through the tears couldn't sit through the preachin
We may hide our emotions and put on a brave face in order to get through difficult situations.


an smoke a few splifs just to get to the weekend
We may use marijuana or other substances to cope with stress and anxiety.


Loosing my girl as the sky unfold cause she only fell in love with a lie I told
I lost the person I loved because I was not truthful with them.


And I'm lookin at the map this is the problem
I am assessing my current situation and identifying the source of my issues.


told you if I tell you imma get em I got em
If I make a promise to someone, I will follow through with it and get the job done.




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N4L Ent.

This was IT NO CAP!! 💯🔥🔥🔥

Leonidas Zane

Really nice 👌 😍💋 💝💖❤️

The Only October

So we finna act like this ain't the realest shit we ever seen Gates put out his old shit if this ain't motivation for artist what is nigga got me ready to get my ass back in the lab why am I even laying here!!!!!!

Zak Prokop

🤫 they 😴

Scoota Watson

Gates fuck wit y'all? Or y'all just got rights to his old shit?

Gaige Haynes

I think its a re upload to get revenue from it agian but i could be wrong still a fuckin banger tho

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