Hit Em Hard
Kevin Gates Lyrics


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Skrrt
Hey (woo)

I got the heat, comin' in hard
Pull out the flame, ready to spark
Turn up the beat, tear it apart
Tear off the leash, I'm in the yard
I hit 'em hard, I hit 'em hard
I hit 'em hard, I hit 'em hard
I hit 'em hard, I hit 'em hard
I hit 'em hard, I hit 'em hard
Drop in the Lambo', I'm burning the street
Life is a gamble, it's you or is me
I got to take an L anytime I compete
I am the one that you'll never will be
I hit 'em hard

Lamborghini with a hundred in 'em (Lamb')
Ride on 'em, in the drop Bentley (ride)
Get the money, on the money mission (hey)
Had to focus, keep a tunnel vision (woo)
No mercy, I'm not even playin' with 'em (nah)
Knock 'em off, I had my man hit 'em (knock 'em off)
I made me some bands with 'em (bands)
My diamonds they light, they go dance with 'em (Cartel Bo)

No talkin', I'm joggin', we're runnin' the city (woo)
Opposition, I own the submission
You movin' your tongue, like you comin' against me
You hurt in your feelings, convertible ceilin'
A push of the button, you comin' up missin'
Count it up, tuck it, take nothin' offensive
Touchin' them M's, what I loved turned against me
Left me no choice but to run it up vicious

Ready to eat, never gon' starve
Run with the beasts, swim with the sharks
I'ma get mine, put it on God
Ice out the cross, now who the boss?
I got the heat, comin' in hard
Pull out the flame, ready to spark
Turn up the beat, tear it apart
Tear off the leash, I'm in the yard
You gotta have heart, you gotta go hard
Gotta be smart, play all your cards
Turn to a beast, I couldn't stop
I couldn't sleep, I had to eat
Drop in the Lambo', I'm burning the street
Life is a gamble, it's you or is me
I got to take an L anytime I compete
I am the one that you'll never will be
I hit 'em hard

I'm in the 'Cat, hop out and hop out the Scat
Hop out and pop me some X
I be with killers, I land in the 'Raq
Found out the killer, they label a threat
Strikers on strikers, they changin' the VIN (they changin')
Talk shit, just drop your pen (just drop it)
You played that lame inside this club
You better not play him again

Doin' it bad, I'm so fast, better not crash
Twelve mad, pockets fat
You wanna a race, then it's a bet (on gang)
Catch up, bet I leave you
Double set on hard, this that diesel (yeah)
My lil' niggas, lethal
I can leave a Lamb' in the regal (skrrt, skrrt)
Only fast shit (yeah), ain't get my tags yet
We'll slide in our momma car
We don't give a fuck, it get took, get our ass kicked
Ayy, Durk you promotin' violence (on gang)
Yeah? They revokin' licenses (on gang)
Slide on bro with a brand new Lambo truck
He don't know which striker (you don't know)

Ready to eat, never gon' starve
Run with the beasts, swim with the sharks
I'ma get mine, put it on God
Ice out the cross, now who the boss?
Drop in the Lambo', Im' burning the street
Life is a gamble, it's you or is me
I got to take an L anytime I compete
I am the that you'll never will be
I hit 'em hard

I'm in the dark, diamonds they dancin', they hittin' real hard
In a push start, know that my engine in the back of the car
I took of the tip and I'm pushin' my limits
I'm goin' real fast, I'm goin' real far (yeah)
Told her to fuck with the boss and the business
I stay in my bag, they know I'm a star (yeah)
I stay with them crush dummies
We don't give a fuck, we hittin' them hard
And I'm usin' my brain one hundred percent, bitch
I don't need a charge
Used to play on the handle bars (bars)
Now we handlin' firearms
Just lend me gas, and I do the dash




I puff puff and pass, get deep on the pass
I hit 'em hard

Overall Meaning

In the song "Hit Em Hard," Kevin Gates explains his aggressive and competitive nature when it comes to succeeding in life. He declares that he has the "heat" and is ready to "spark" and "tear it apart" to win. The lyrics indicate that he is willing to take a loss ("take an L anytime I compete") and never starve, instead, he will "run with the beasts" and "swim with the sharks." He emphasizes his approach, saying that he hits hard and, in the end, will come out on top. Gates appears to prove his point by challenging anyone who wants to race him in his Lamborghini, saying that he will leave them in the dust because he only hustles fast.


In the second verse, he switches to a more violent tone by introducing lines about killers and automotive fraud. He boasts about the lethal qualities of his crew, and how they are changing the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) of their luxury cars. Gates warns that anyone who speaks against him will be eliminated, and he will even drive his mother's car to carry out his vengeful acts. He concludes by saying that he will hit his opponents hard, and they will not know what struck them.


Line by Line Meaning

Skrrt
The sound of a car peeling out and taking off quickly.


Hey (woo)
A greeting to start off the song.


I got the heat, comin' in hard
I am coming at my opponents aggressively and with intensity.


Pull out the flame, ready to spark
I am ready to ignite my passion and energy to make an impact.


Turn up the beat, tear it apart
I am going to dominate the song and make it my own.


Tear off the leash, I'm in the yard
I am breaking free from my constraints and am ready to unleash my talents.


I hit 'em hard, I hit 'em hard I hit 'em hard, I hit 'em hard I hit 'em hard, I hit 'em hard I hit 'em hard, I hit 'em hard
I am relentless in my pursuit of victory and won't stop until I've won four times over.


Drop in the Lambo', I'm burning the street
I'm driving a Lamborghini and going fast, making an impression with the speed I'm going.


Life is a gamble, it's you or is me
Life is unpredictable and the outcome of this situation will be either in my favor or against me.


I got to take an L anytime I compete
I may lose in this competition, but that's just a risk I have to take.


I am the one that you'll never will be
I am unique in my abilities and no one will ever be able to replicate them.


Lamborghini with a hundred in 'em (Lamb')
I am driving a Lamborghini with a lot of money, making a big impression.


Ride on 'em, in the drop Bentley (ride)
I'm riding in a Bentley, going fast on the streets.


Get the money, on the money mission (hey)
I am focused on making money in this mission.


Had to focus, keep a tunnel vision (woo)
I am keeping my focus and disregard anything outside of my direct goal.


No mercy, I'm not even playin' with 'em (nah)
I'm not messing around - I am going to hit hard and be ruthless.


Knock 'em off, I had my man hit 'em (knock 'em off)
I am having someone else take out my competition or opponents.


I made me some bands with 'em (bands)
I earned a lot of money in this particular situation.


My diamonds they light, they go dance with 'em (Cartel Bo)
I'm showing off my expensive jewelry and the way they shine and dance in the light.


No talkin', I'm joggin', we're runnin' the city (woo)
I am taking action, not wasting time with talking and running the city with my colleagues.


Opposition, I own the submission
I have defeated my opposition and they are submitting to me.


You movin' your tongue, like you comin' against me
You're talking like you're going to oppose me or challenge me.


You hurt in your feelings, convertible ceilin'
You are emotionally hurt, while I'm taking in the fresh air of an open roof car.


A push of the button, you comin' up missin'
I have the power and ability to make you disappear with just a push of a button.


Count it up, tuck it, take nothin' offensive
I'm counting my money and submitting it safely while not offending anyone.


Touchin' them M's, what I loved turned against me
Making money and achieving my goal turned out to have negative consequences for me.


Left me no choice but to run it up vicious
I have to work harder and be more vicious to make up for my initial mistakes.


Ready to eat, never gon' starve Run with the beasts, swim with the sharks I'ma get mine, put it on God Ice out the cross, now who the boss?
I am ready to take on any challenge and will never be left without resources or food. I will run with the best and swim with the best, trusting in God to help me achieve my goals. I am now in charge and I know it.


You gotta have heart, you gotta go hard Gotta be smart, play all your cards Turn to a beast, I couldn't stop I couldn't sleep, I had to eat
You need to be passionate and driven, as well as intelligent and strategic. I turned into an unstoppable force and I couldn't let anything distract me or interfere with my hunger for progress.


I'm in the 'Cat, hop out and hop out the Scat Hop out and pop me some X
I am in a fancy car and hopping in and out of it quickly while taking drugs to enhance my experience.


I be with killers, I land in the 'Raq Found out the killer, they label a threat
I hang out with dangerous people who are considered a threat by others.


Strikers on strikers, they changin' the VIN (they changin') Talk shit, just drop your pen (just drop it)
I have people on my side who can change car identification numbers to get away with a crime. Don't talk too much or you'll reveal too much information.


You played that lame inside this club You better not play him again
You messed with a dangerous person and should not do it again in the future.


Doin' it bad, I'm so fast, better not crash Twelve mad, pockets fat You wanna a race, then it's a bet (on gang) Catch up, bet I leave you Double set on hard, this that diesel (yeah)
I am going too fast and carrying a lot of cash. If you want to race me, we can bet on it, but I will definitely win and leave you behind. This is a powerful and intense energy.


My lil' niggas, lethal I can leave a Lamb' in the regal (skrrt, skrrt)
My young colleagues are dangerous and have severe impact. I can even leave a Lamborghini behind with them in charge.


Only fast shit (yeah), ain't get my tags yet We'll slide in our momma car We don't give a fuck, it get took, get our ass kicked
I'm only interested in fast cars and don't even have proper tags for them yet. We'll drive our own mother's cars and don't care if it gets stolen or causes us trouble.


Ayy, Durk you promotin' violence (on gang) Yeah? They revokin' licenses (on gang) Slide on bro with a brand new Lambo truck He don't know which striker (you don't know)
Someone is accusing Durk of promoting violence but he doesn't care and responds with saying they'll have their licenses revoked. They arrive at someone's house in a brand new truck and intimidate them with their presence.


I'm in the dark, diamonds they dancin', they hittin' real hard In a push start, know that my engine in the back of the car
My diamonds are sparkling and shining in the dark while I'm driving a car with the engine in the back.


I took of the tip and I'm pushin' my limits I'm goin' real fast, I'm goin' real far (yeah)
I am reaching my full potential and pushing the limits of what I can achieve. I am going really fast and making a lot of progress quickly.


Told her to fuck with the boss and the business I stay in my bag, they know I'm a star (yeah)
I encouraged someone to work with me, as I am successful and ambitious.


I stay with them crush dummies We don't give a fuck, we hittin' them hard
I am surrounded by strong and relentless people who don't care about the danger. We hit our opponents intensely.


And I'm usin' my brain one hundred percent, bitch I don't need a charge Used to play on the handle bars (bars)
I am using my brain to its full potential and don't need anyone else to charge me. I used to play around on small things, but now I am going after bigger goals.


Now we handlin' firearms Just lend me gas, and I do the dash I puff puff and pass, get deep on the pass I hit 'em hard
Now we are handling guns and are ready to take down our opponents. I just need a little bit of help to make a big impact. I smoke weed and share it with my friends. I hit hard when it comes to competition.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Kevin Jerome Gilyard, Durk Banks, Michael Lamar White II, Kiari Kendrell Cephus, Dayvon Bennett

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