It's Like That
King Louie Lyrics
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Smoking, chronic, with a blond bitch
It's on me, a diamond, don't make a pawn it
[?] sonic, get on that and push your dome back
All that, all that, we need all that
Staying in, staying in, and gangbanging
Amen, they praying when I'm gon' spray em
No time to talk if the conversation ain't worth a band
Ben Franklin, Ben Franklin, I stack Ben Franklins
Some gangster shit, Ben Franklins, got all Ben Franklins
Might take your bitch, might take your bitch, deuces while you go piss
Money dance, 100 bands, really that ain't shit
Balling, niggas bitches and they know it
Niggas bitches, they be folding
Where your chain, that nigga stole it
You a bitch and you know that
Why you talking to a G like you don't know me
Why you talking to me like my friends ain't killers?
If I got a problem with em they gon' kill em, for them [?]
I say I'm rolling, [?] what you told him
Hang a chopper, catch a body
You hit the target if not today, kill em tomorrow
I'm the god of drill, Tony ghost, you on your Judas shit
I picked up your little bitch and she got to sucking my Polish
I'm known for C, C-section me, ask my mom Melanie
She had me, I'm happy, shout out my daddy
Fatty, say I'm out here till the feds catch me
I'm getting fetti, I'm getting fetti, look at my Bezzy
My big bro, he got his license, don't get [?]
Give him a halo, take his life quick, ain't on that fight shit
It's that blow [?], bodies [?], leave em cold
Tag on toes, funeral, get him a rose
I love money not these bitches or these hoes
I'm a gangster, for sure, my dad a force, ho
I'm a B O N, I'm a B O N, nigga
I'm a B O N, I'm a B O N, nigga
Faster, universal shit, bullets reverse and shit
Face shots in the daytime, get em Hersheys quick
I was with your bitch yesterday and your kid was there
I heard him talking about me
And he said all I want to do is be like Louie when I grow up
All I want to do is be like Louie when I grow up
All I want to do is be like Louie when I grow up
My name is Louie but they call me Tony, so what?
Your bitch see me and she instantly turn the ho up
Rose niggas see real niggas get money and they grow up
The song "It's Like That" by King Louie is a rap song that talks predominantly about money, sex, and gang violence. It features a mix of braggadocio, boasting lyrics and violent imagery that places the artist as a significant figure within the gangster lifestyle. The track opens with a drink and joint (or blunt) being passed around between him and a blonde woman as he boasts about his wealth, displaying a diamond that "don't make a pawn of it." Throughout the song, Louie raps about his luxurious lifestyle, including his diamond-studded Breitling watch and his love for Benjamin Franklin-symbolizing a reference to $100 bills. The rapper also brags about his sexual prowess and his ability to take any woman he wants while urging men to be cautious when dealing with him.
King Louie's use of violent and aggressive lyrics, such as "Hang a chopper, catch a body, You hit the target if not today, kill em tomorrow," is a clear nod to his past affiliation with Chicago's notorious Black Disciples street gang. The rapper, born Louis Johnson Jr., had a difficult start in life and was said to have gravitated towards gang life since he was young. He has been open about his past involvement in gang activity, including being shot seven times in 2015 in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The song "It's Like That" is a reflection of his past lifestyle and the realities of the gangster culture around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Smoking, chronic, with a blond bitch
I am enjoying my life with a beautiful blonde girl while smoking marijuana.
It's on me, a diamond, don't make a pawn it
I have a valuable diamond and I won't let anyone take advantage of me.
[?] sonic, get on that and push your dome back
My music is so good that it will have a powerful effect on your mind and push you to your limits.
All that, all that, we need all that
I want to have everything that I desire, no matter how extravagant it may seem.
Staying in, staying in, and gangbanging
I find pleasure in staying within my gang and participating in gang activities.
Amen, they praying when I'm gon' spray em
People are afraid of me because I have the power to harm them and they pray for their lives when I'm around.
My Brietling, like Iceland, that bitch be twinkling
My watch is as precious as the twinkling lights of Iceland.
No time to talk if the conversation ain't worth a band
I only care about conversations that can bring me large sums of money.
Ben Franklin, Ben Franklin, I stack Ben Franklins
I like to accumulate a lot of money and Ben Franklins (American $100 bills) are my favorite.
Some gangster shit, Ben Franklins, got all Ben Franklins
I have made a lot of money through illegal means and it's all in the form of Ben Franklins.
Might take your bitch, might take your bitch, deuces while you go piss
I might steal your girl and leave/ignore you while you're busy taking a bathroom break.
Money dance, 100 bands, really that ain't shit
Making a hundred thousand dollars is easy for me and it's no big deal.
Balling, niggas bitches and they know it
I am rich and I flaunt my wealth to attract girls who are attracted to rich men.
Niggas bitches, they be folding
Many men are weak and behave like girls when confronted by someone like me.
Where your chain, that nigga stole it
I can steal your jewelry and there's nothing you can do about it.
You a bitch and you know that
You are a weak person and you are aware of it.
Why you talking to a G like you don't know me
Why are you trying to disrespect me when you know what type of person I am?
Why you talking to me like my friends ain't killers?
Don't underestimate my friends, they're capable of killing someone if necessary.
If I got a problem with em they gon' kill em, for them [?]
If I have a problem with someone, my friends will kill that person for me without hesitation.
I say I'm rolling, [?] what you told him
I'm always on the move and focused on making money; I don't care about what others are saying about me.
Hang a chopper, catch a body
I am threatening to kill someone with a firearm.
You hit the target if not today, kill em tomorrow
If I don't get to kill someone today, I will still try again another day until they're gone.
I'm the god of drill, Tony ghost, you on your Judas shit
I am very good at murder and weapon use, so don't try to betray me like Judas did to Jesus in the Bible.
I picked up your little bitch and she got to sucking my Polish
I seduced your girl and she willingly gave me oral sex.
I'm known for C, C-section me, ask my mom Melanie
I am known for being a gangster and my mother can attest to it through her experiences while giving birth to me.
She had me, I'm happy, shout out my daddy
My birth made my mother happy and I'm giving a shoutout to my father for his role in bringing me into this world.
Fatty, say I'm out here till the feds catch me
I am not afraid of being caught by the authorities and I will continue living my life as a bad boy until that happens.
I'm getting fetti, I'm getting fetti, look at my Bezzy
I'm accumulating a lot of money and I can show it off through my watch.
My big bro, he got his license, don't get [?]
My older sibling has a gun license and should not be trifled with.
Give him a halo, take his life quick, ain't on that fight shit
If necessary, I can kill someone quickly and without hesitation using a firearm. I'm not interested in fighting someone one-on-one.
It's that blow [?], bodies [?], leave em cold
I'm killing people with my gun and leaving them dead and cold on the ground.
Tag on toes, funeral, get him a rose
When I kill someone, I place a tag on their toes and attend their funeral, where I may even bring flowers to show respect.
I love money not these bitches or these hoes
I love money more than I love any girl or prostitute.
I'm a gangster, for sure, my dad a force, ho
I am a true gangster and my father is the reason why I am this way. Don't mess with me.
I'm a B O N, I'm a B O N, nigga
I am a Blood Oath Nation (Chicago gang) gang member.
Faster, universal shit, bullets reverse and shit
I can fire bullets so quickly that they can reverse direction and kill someone behind me.
Face shots in the daytime, get em Hersheys quick
I will shoot someone in the face during broad daylight to kill them quickly and make them bleed like chocolate (Hersheys).
I was with your bitch yesterday and your kid was there
I spent time with your girl and your child was present as well.
I heard him talking about me
The child mentioned me in conversation.
And he said all I want to do is be like Louie when I grow up
The child admires me and wants to grow up to be like me, a gangster and a bad boy.
My name is Louie but they call me Tony, so what?
My nickname is Tony despite my real name being Louie, and I don't care what you think about it.
Your bitch see me and she instantly turn the ho up
Your girl becomes a prostitute (ho) as soon as she sees me because I am wealthy and powerful.
Rose niggas see real niggas get money and they grow up
Other gang members (Rose Nation in Chicago) are envious of successful gangsters like myself and aspire to be like us someday.
Contributed by Aaron K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.