Don't Panic
Kevin Gates Lyrics


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Fuck the rap game, I wanna get it like G
Put me on the block, go to thuggin' like E
Think I'm goin' back but free my nigga Lump
Me and Gunna, 9th innin', just beat a life sentence
Anyone of you lil' boys on the yard, throw the coffee in your face
While your wife stick a knife in your kidney
Bitch I'm goin' crazy, going out gangsta
9 milli's slangin', Telly Hankton
MAC-11 rangin', jumpin' out, walkin' up on blocks
40-50 shots, I'mma clean a nigga clock
Everybody gettin' rocked when we hop out
Pussy better not cry now
Nigga where we from it's the code that we live or we die by
Grrrrrat, nigga, bye bye
No police up in the business when you get the shot and miss it
50 niggas from New Orleans come and terrorize the city

What's happenin'? Don't panic, don't panic
'Bout to, get 'em dead, don't panic, don't panic
Wasn't thinkin' 'bout a jewel nigga showed off
Couldn't use your brain, now you gotta get 'em blowed out
Dog, get a call, everything for the scram
Don't panic, don't panic
Fuck bein' friendly, nigga say what's on your mind
Naw I'm bein' quiet, I got murder on mine
I got murder on mine, I got murder on mine
Defending what I love, I got murder on mine
Fuck bein' friendly, nigga say what's on your mind
Naw I'm bein' quiet, I got murder on mine
I got murder on mine, I got murder on mine
Defending what I love, I got murder on mine

Team strong as a bitch, layin' law down
Everything feel the business, lay 'em all down
Auto manslaughter but you never thought it out
Curse, kill 'em all, let the Lord sort 'em out
F&N point short, let the spark haul 'em out
This what war 'bout, nigga, fuck that
Meek men is Gunna and Boobie, we already died twice
God in my heart when I gave back life
I was coolin', I was tryna live a laid back life
Now my kids gotta see me in the pen or the grave
Real street nigga, no pen to the page
And I will beef with you anywhere, any place
Lil' ugly ass bitch better fall back
Keep my name out your mouth or get your hard hat
Brasi the enforcer, I meant to say the landlord
Better yet, let me let them rubber bands talk

What's happenin'? Don't panic, don't panic
'Bout to, get 'em dead, don't panic, don't panic
Wasn't thinkin' 'bout a jewel nigga showed off
Couldn't use your brain, now you gotta get 'em blowed out
Dog, get a call, everything for the scram
Don't panic, don't panic
Fuck bein' friendly, nigga say what's on your mind
Naw I'm bein' quiet, I got murder on mine
I got murder on mine, I got murder on mine
Defending what I love, I got murder on mine
Fuck bein' friendly, nigga say what's on your mind
Naw I'm bein' quiet, I got murder on mine
I got murder on mine, I got murder on mine
Defending what I love, I got murder on mine

I don't mind doin' time, I'ma doin' time vet
Hustle in the jailhouse, Bread Winner vet
BWA, this is not BMF
Everything around me convicted already
Pull my clique together, built it from the inside
Penitentiary rules in effect
You lil' boys go to jail but you don't know how to fight?
Ain't no guns back here, don't know how to make a knife?
Stand tall on my own, I don't gang bang
I done seen it go bad on the chain gang
Seen niggas gang raped by their own gang members
Cliquin' up with other gangs and they kill their own nigga
Seen a nigga on a visit huggin' on his wife
Get back to the cell, he another nigga wife
Everyone that say salamu alaykum ain't your brother
Come to my respect, I'mma die over nothing

What's happenin'? Don't panic, don't panic
'Bout to, get 'em dead, don't panic, don't panic
Wasn't thinkin' 'bout a jewel nigga showed off
Couldn't use your brain, now you gotta get 'em blowed out
Dog, get a call, everything for the scram
Don't panic, don't panic
Fuck bein' friendly, nigga say what's on your mind
Naw I'm bein' quiet, I got murder on mine
I got murder on mine, I got murder on mine
Defending what I love, I got murder on mine
Fuck bein' friendly, nigga say what's on your mind
Naw I'm bein' quiet, I got murder on mine




I got murder on mine, I got murder on mine
Defending what I love, I got murder on mine

Overall Meaning

In Kevin Gates's song "Don't Panic," the rapper talks about the harsh realities of his life as a gangster in a dangerous city. He starts off by expressing his disinterest in the rap game and instead wanting to "get it like G" and become a successful gangster on the block. He talks about his loyalty to his friends, including his incarcerated friend Lump, and how he, along with his friend Gunna, beat a life sentence. Gates then goes on to brag about his gangster lifestyle, including slangin' guns, driving by blocks and shooting, and not being afraid to kill anyone who crosses him. The chorus reiterates that he is not afraid of anything and that he has "murder on [his] mind."


Throughout the song, Gates also mentions the importance of not panicking and remaining calm and collected in dangerous situations. However, his version of calmness is different from most people's, as he advocates for violence and murder as his way of dealing with problems. He also mentions the harsh realities of prison life and how he is prepared to do time if necessary.


Overall, "Don't Panic" is a song that portrays the harsh realities of gangster life, including violence, loyalty, and the importance of not panicking in dangerous situations. It showcases Kevin Gates's unique perspective on what living a gangster lifestyle means and how he is not afraid of anything.


Line by Line Meaning

Fuck the rap game, I wanna get it like G
I don't care about the music industry, I want to make money like a gangster.


Put me on the block, go to thuggin' like E
Let me sell drugs in the neighborhood like Eazy-E.


Think I'm goin' back but free my nigga Lump
I'm not going back to jail but I want my friend Lump to be released.


Me and Gunna, 9th innin', just beat a life sentence
My friend Gunna and I were recently released from a life sentence.


Anyone of you lil' boys on the yard, throw the coffee in your face
If you disrespect me or my friends in prison, I will throw coffee in your face.


While your wife stick a knife in your kidney
I'm saying I'm so tough that not only will I throw coffee in your face, but your wife will stab you.


Bitch I'm goin' crazy, going out gangsta
I'm losing my mind, but I'm going to continue living as a gangster.


9 milli's slangin', Telly Hankton
I carry a 9mm gun like the gangster Telly Hankton.


MAC-11 rangin', jumpin' out, walkin' up on blocks
I bring a MAC-11 gun and jump out of cars to intimidate people on street corners.


40-50 shots, I'mma clean a nigga clock
I'm not afraid to use my guns and will shoot 40-50 bullets to kill someone.


Everybody gettin' rocked when we hop out
Everyone in my path is in danger when my gang gets out of the car.


Pussy better not cry now
Don't be a coward, show strength and don't cry in front me.


Nigga where we from it's the code that we live or we die by
In my neighborhood, we follow a strict code of honor that we are willing to die for.


Grrrrrat, nigga, bye bye
The sound of my gun is like 'Grrrrrat', which means 'goodbye' to the person I'm shooting at.


No police up in the business when you get the shot and miss it
I don't involve the police when I shoot at someone and miss.


50 niggas from New Orleans come and terrorize the city
My gang of 50 men from New Orleans will cause chaos and fear in the city.


What's happenin'? Don't panic, don't panic
Stay calm and pay attention to what's happening.


'Bout to, get 'em dead, don't panic, don't panic
I'm about to kill someone, don't panic and stay calm.


Wasn't thinkin' 'bout a jewel nigga showed off
I wasn't thinking about stealing someone's jewelry until they showed it off.


Couldn't use your brain, now you gotta get 'em blowed out
You were dumb to show off your jewelry and now I have to kill you for it.


Dog, get a call, everything for the scram
I received a warning and now I have to leave town with everything I have.


Fuck bein' friendly, nigga say what's on your mind
I don't care about being polite, say what's on your mind.


Naw I'm bein' quiet, I got murder on mine
I'm staying quiet but I'm thinking about killing someone.


I got murder on mine, I got murder on mine
I'm preoccupied with the idea of killing someone.


Defending what I love, I got murder on mine
I'm willing to kill to defend the things I care about.


Team strong as a bitch, layin' law down
My gang is powerful and we make our own rules.


Everything feel the business, lay 'em all down
Our business is all about violence and we will kill anyone who gets in our way.


Auto manslaughter but you never thought it out
We kill people without considering the consequences, like accidentally killing someone with a car.


Curse, kill 'em all, let the Lord sort 'em out
I don't care about the consequences, I will kill everyone and let God sort it out.


F&N point short, let the spark haul 'em out
I will shoot my F&N gun to kill anyone who gets in my way.


This what war 'bout, nigga, fuck that
Life is like a war, I don't care about the rules or morality.


Meek men is Gunna and Boobie, we already died twice
My friends Gunna and Boobie have faced death before, they are not afraid of anything.


God in my heart when I gave back life
I thank God for giving me a second chance at life.


I was coolin', I was tryna live a laid back life
I was trying to be more relaxed and less violent in my life.


Now my kids gotta see me in the pen or the grave
My violent life may end me in prison or death, which is unfortunate for my children.


Real street nigga, no pen to the page
I am a true gangster who doesn't need to write or rap about it.


And I will beef with you anywhere, any place
I will have a problem with you no matter where I see you.


Lil' ugly ass bitch better fall back
An insult to someone who I think is unattractive and should not approach me.


Keep my name out your mouth or get your hard hat
Don't talk about me if you can't handle it, you'll need a hard hat for protection.


Brasi the enforcer, I meant to say the landlord
I enforce the rules and make sure people pay up, like a landlord for my gang.


Better yet, let me let them rubber bands talk
The sound of money (via rubber bands holding cash) is more important than words.


I don't mind doin' time, I'ma doin' time vet
I'm an experienced criminal who doesn't care about going to jail.


Hustle in the jailhouse, Bread Winner vet
I make money illegally even while in prison.


BWA, this is not BMF
My gang, BWA, is not the same as the notorious Black Mafia Family gang.


Everything around me convicted already
I only surround myself with other criminals who have already been convicted of crimes.


Pull my clique together, built it from the inside
I united my gang from within and created a strong group.


Penitentiary rules in effect
The strict rules of prison life also apply to my gang's activities outside of jail.


You lil' boys go to jail but you don't know how to fight?
Younger criminals are weak and can't defend themselves in jail.


Ain't no guns back here, don't know how to make a knife?
If there are no guns available, a true gangster should know how to make a weapon like a knife.


Stand tall on my own, I don't gang bang
I am strong enough to defend myself without having to join a gang.


I done seen it go bad on the chain gang
The experiences I've had in prison have shown me the negative consequences of joining a gang.


Seen niggas gang raped by their own gang members
I've witnessed members of a gang sexually assault their own members.


Cliquin' up with other gangs and they kill their own nigga
Gangs will sometimes join together but will still kill their own members.


Seen a nigga on a visit huggin' on his wife
During a prison visit, I saw a man hug someone else's wife.


Get back to the cell, he another nigga wife
It turned out he was cheating on his own wife with another inmate's wife.


Everyone that say salamu alaykum ain't your brother
Just because someone says a friendly greeting, it doesn't mean they are actually your friend or ally.


Come to my respect, I'mma die over nothing
I take my reputation very seriously and I'm willing to die to protect it.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC GOUDY, EARL HOOD, KEVIN GATES, DIEGO AVE

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