L.A.B made their name on the live stages of New Zealand and won Radio New Zealand’s publicly-voted Best Live Act of 2019, with this reputation seeing them play to over 200,000 people that year. Their fourth album, L.A.B IV in 2020 debuted at Number One on the Official Album Charts, while single ‘Why Oh Why’ reached Number One on the Official Top 40 Singles Chart. Their hit single ‘In The Air’ peaked at Number One in 2020, and has remained in the charts ever since. L.A.B’s success story continues - selling-out arenas and stadiums, dominating the charts, and being awarded People's Choice and Best Roots Artist at the 2020 Aotearoa Music Awards.
2021 saw L.A.B headline a number of festivals across NZ, alongside sold-out arena and stadium shows in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington & New Plymouth. Their new album, L.A.B V, is their fifth in five years, and has again reached Number One in New Zealand.
L.A.B continue to assert themselves as one of NZ’s hardest-working acts, with no signs of slowing down. 2022 has already seen them perform three huge summer shows in New Zealand, including shows at Hagley Park in Christchurch and at Auckland’s iconic Western Springs. March/April 2022 saw L.A.B perform marquee sets at the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest & WOMADelaide Festivals, and play five capacity shows to over 30,000 people, including shows at HOTA Gold Coast, Fremantle Park and more.
Heat
L.A.B. Lyrics
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These teflon bullets might make you weak
K shots might whoop a nigga across the street
So it's SK bitch till I rest in peace
I make niggas hop out they slacks
And hop in some khaks
Lil'Boss Hogg bitch you know
Not that time that spitt game
That time that spitt flame
Spitt flames in niggas brains
Make 'em switch lanes
Bang - bang ya hood, bang for change
Broke gangsta's better just stay
Up outta my range
Niggas get strange when money ain't long
I see all of these hoe
Niggas singin the same song
I floss flippin that gray
And black Lac chrome
Jay ridin Impala and Ro done just came home
I got niggas on the C - block
Homies on the B - block
My niggas from the tree tops -
Whoop niggas to the street top
I stay heated in case a
Bitch nigga wanna get greeted
By the South Klique with
AK's creepin my city
Ain't no need for no conversation
Why you tuckin yo tail
I had a feelin you a mark
Bitch you tell me that frail
Street sweeper - K's and Glocks
To heat ya block
I promise I really am gangsta
You niggas are not
Self explanatory so niggas know what it is
A quick shot to the dome
Might show you the biz
A marcharian with might come to ya kids
For you snitchin my niggas locked up doin biz
A right jam might lead to me gettin you slid
Dump ya body in a bucket
Slidin off on my rims
Get greeted with heat - better beat ya feet
These teflon bullets might make you weak
K shots might flip a nigga across the street
And it's SK bitch till I rest in peace
Everytime I pass a church I cross my chest
Never know when them bullets
Might cross my chest
Cause when boys got K's might
As well toss ya vest
I'm a vulture rich nigga I
Fly out on the West
I never talk with no guns -
You niggas walk with no guns
Come here and get chalked with no guns
I ain't the one they can't beat me
Capital J dot capital D - O - E
Like a man with no hands
I can't hold my piece
Like the back grocery store a
Nigga stay with beats michael D
The boss H - O - G - Gs - L
- A - B with the S dub C
South West bitch nigga better cover and duck
Cause K shots hittin niggas
Makin boys do tucks
I'm tellin you cuz this here
I got'll dangle ya thighs
And have you wonderin why the fuck
You had to come outside
So back back homie before
Ya grill get cracked
By the mac in the Lac when I start to attack
Cause I'm a gangsta chump
Ass niggas'll get lost
Greeted and heated with the pistol, Nina Ross
Paint gloss
Glass house sittin on some deep dishes
Fuckin with Jay ya body
Floatin with the fishes
Like gators steadily dumpin chumps in swamps
When I pull out the pump
And dump bitch niggas dump
Get greeted with heat - better beat ya feet
These teflon bullets might make you weak
K shots might flip a nigga across the street
And it's SK bitch till I rest in peace
The lyrics of L.A.B.'s song "Heat" depict a gritty and intense portrayal of street life and gang culture. The opening lines, "Get greeted with heat - better beat ya feet," suggest a warning to anyone who crosses paths with the singer. It signifies a need for caution and a recognition of the potential danger they carry.
The references to "teflon bullets" and "K shots" further emphasize the violent nature of the environment in which the singer resides. The lyrics convey a sense of power and dominance through the use of firearms. The line "K shots might whoop a nigga across the street" suggests that the impact of these bullets can have far-reaching consequences.
Throughout the song, the singer asserts their affiliation with the gang and the loyalty they have towards their comrades, using phrases like "South Klique" and "Lil'Boss Hogg." The lyrics also allude to the respect and fear they command among others in their community, as well as the consequences faced by those who challenge or betray them.
The song portrays a landscape where survival is paramount, and the use of violence becomes a means of establishing dominance and maintaining respect. It paints a picture of an unforgiving world where living on the edge is the norm, and where one's ability to navigate these circumstances is seen as a testament to their strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Get greeted with heat - better beat ya feet
Prepare yourself for a confrontation - you better start running
These teflon bullets might make you weak
The bullets I use are powerful enough to bring you down
K shots might whoop a nigga across the street
My gunshots can send someone flying across the street
So it's SK bitch till I rest in peace
I will always represent the South Klique until I die
I make niggas hop out they slacks
I intimidate people to the point that they lose control
And hop in some khaks
They replace their formal attire with typical gang attire
Lil'Boss Hogg bitch you know
I am a small but powerful leader
I'm ridin with Lacs
I am cruising around in luxury cars
Not that time that spitt game
I am not talking about impressing with words
That time that spitt flame
I am talking about real and intense actions
Spitt flames in niggas brains
My actions can cause chaos and confusion
Make 'em switch lanes
I force people to change their behavior out of fear
Bang - bang ya hood, bang for change
I am representing my neighborhood and fighting for a cause
Broke gangsta's better just stay
If you're not wealthy, you should stay away from gang life
Up outta my range
Don't bother me or cross my path
Niggas get strange when money ain't long
People's behavior changes when they are financially struggling
I see all of these hoe
I observe and know all about these fake individuals
Niggas singin the same song
These individuals all have the same story or motive
I floss flippin that gray
I showcase my wealth with expensive accessories
And black Lac chrome
My luxury car is sleek and polished
Jay ridin Impala and Ro done just came home
My friends are cruising in their expensive cars after being released from prison
I got niggas on the C - block
I have connections with individuals from the C-block
Homies on the B - block
I have friends from the B-block as well
My niggas from the tree tops -
My associates come from the higher levels of the gang hierarchy
Whoop niggas to the street top
We dominate and defeat our enemies until they are at the lowest level
I stay heated in case a
I remain armed and ready in case someone tries to confront me
Bitch nigga wanna get greeted
If someone wants to challenge me, they will face the consequences
By the South Klique with
The South Klique, my gang, will back me up
AK's creepin my city
We have AK-47s lurking in the streets of our territory
Ain't no need for no conversation
There's no point in talking or negotiating
Why you tuckin yo tail
Why are you acting scared and submissive
I had a feelin you a mark
I suspected you were a target or a weak individual
Bitch you tell me that frail
Don't lie to me about being weak or vulnerable
Street sweeper - K's and Glocks
We possess powerful weapons like shotguns, AK-47s, and Glocks
To heat ya block
We bring intense and dangerous activities to your neighborhood
I promise I really am gangsta
I assure you that I am genuinely involved in gang culture
You niggas are not
You, on the other hand, are not true gangsters
Self explanatory so niggas know what it is
It should be clear to everyone what the situation is
A quick shot to the dome
A bullet to the head will quickly end the situation
Might show you the biz
It might teach you a lesson or make you understand the reality
A marcharian with might come to ya kids
I have the capability to harm or threaten your loved ones
For you snitchin my niggas locked up doin biz
If you're involved in betraying us, our incarcerated associates will take action
A right jam might lead to me gettin you slid
If a conflict arises, I will make sure you face severe consequences
Dump ya body in a bucket
I will dispose of your dead body in a discreet manner
Slidin off on my rims
After committing a crime, I will quickly drive away in my luxury vehicle
Everytime I pass a church I cross my chest
Out of superstition or belief in a higher power, I make a religious gesture
Never know when them bullets
I am aware that danger can strike at any moment
Might cross my chest
I can be a victim of a violent act, potentially getting shot
Cause when boys got K's might
When individuals have firearms such as AK-47s
As well toss ya vest
It would be useless to wear body armor
I'm a vulture rich nigga I
I am a predatory and wealthy individual
Fly out on the West
I frequently travel to the western part of town
I never talk with no guns -
I don't just talk, I act with force and violence
You niggas walk with no guns
You, on the other hand, are unarmed and lack courage
Come here and get chalked with no guns
If you approach me unarmed, you will become a victim of violence
I ain't the one they can't beat me
I am not someone they can overpower or defeat easily
Capital J dot capital D - O - E
I am Jay, and I am part of the Doe gang
Like a man with no hands
Similar to a man without hands, I can't defend myself
I can't hold my piece
I am unable to carry a gun for protection
Like the back grocery store a
Like the hidden area of a grocery store
Nigga stay with beats michael D
I always have my associates by my side
The boss H - O - G - Gs - L
I am the leader of the HOGGs organization
A - B with the S dub C
Affiliated with the S dub C gang, I represent the AB alliance
South West bitch nigga better cover and duck
If you are in the South West, you better hide and protect yourself
Cause K shots hittin niggas
My gunshots are hitting and injuring people
Makin boys do tucks
Causing people to quickly take cover or hide
I'm tellin you cuz this here
I am warning you, my presence is dangerous
I got'll dangle ya thighs
I will harm your legs or lower body
And have you wonderin why the fuck
You will be in pain and questioning why you crossed me
You had to come outside
You made the mistake of confronting me in the open
So back back homie before
You better retreat and back away before
Ya grill get cracked
I cause harm to your face or mouth
By the mac in the Lac when I start to attack
I use my Mac-10 machine gun inside my luxury car to initiate my violent actions
Cause I'm a gangsta chump
I am a legitimate gang member, unlike you
Ass niggas'll get lost
Incompetent individuals will be defeated and disappear
Greeted and heated with the pistol, Nina Ross
You will experience danger and aggression from my powerful firearm
Paint gloss
My car's shiny appearance symbolizes my success and wealth
Glass house sittin on some deep dishes
My expensive car stands out on its large and luxurious rims
Fuckin with Jay ya body
If you mess with me, your dead body
Floatin with the fishes
Will end up dumped in the water, becoming food for sea creatures
Like gators steadily dumpin chumps in swamps
Just like alligators who dispose of their prey in swamps
When I pull out the pump
When I reveal and use my shotgun
And dump bitch niggas dump
Those weak individuals will be eliminated and discarded
Get greeted with heat - better beat ya feet
Prepare yourself for a confrontation - you better start running
These teflon bullets might make you weak
The bullets I use are powerful enough to bring you down
K shots might flip a nigga across the street
My gunshots can send someone flying across the street
And it's SK bitch till I rest in peace
I will always represent the South Klique until I die
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Jake Anderson
Another banger from the boys, Metalica. Led Zeppelin and even a little Black Sabbath vibes going on. love it!!
yeedoggy96761
Pink Floyd in the beginning
Easton Davidson
You guys rock! One of my favorite songs of all time! A few musician friends and I are planning on doing a cover of it, hopefully we do it justice!!
Green Arrow NZ
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