Benihana
Lil Durk Lyrics

Big Ze shit
This is a reference to a person named Big Ze, potentially as a way to show respect or affiliation.

Zo shit, no ho shit
This line is a play on words, playing off of the ‘Zo’ in Kodak Black’s name. It could mean that they are only about real things, and not interested in anything fake or with disingenuous motives.

Z's up 'til I freeze up
This line likely refers to ‘sipping lean,’ when people drink cough syrup mixed with soda, candy, or other sweet substances in order to get high. They’ll continue to drink it (or ‘sip’) until they pass out or ‘freeze up.’

DJ on the beat, so it's a banger
This line refers to the person who produced the beat, DJ. The implication is that if they’re involved in the project, it’s bound to be a hit.

Ayy, money hungry, I went to Beni-hundreds
This line implies that the artist is very focused on making money, and that they went to Benihana restaurant with the intention of spending a lot of cash.

Ordered up a brick, they whipped it right in front of me
The singer ordered a significant amount of drugs (a ‘brick’) and had it prepared (‘whipped up’) right in front of them, presumably at the restaurant or somewhere nearby.

I'm a brilliant youngin, I'm out here road running
The singer is proud of their intelligence, and suggests that they’re constantly on the move and hustling (‘road running’) to make money.

Went to Benihanas, I told 'em no onion
The artist made a specific request at the restaurant for no onion, suggesting that they’re paying close attention to details and perhaps have some specific preferences.

I be thuggin' by myself, I never need nobody
The artist is self-sufficient and doesn’t need help from anyone else to do what they do (‘thuggin’).

I'm off so much molly got me creepin' through sideways
The artist has taken so much of the drug MDMA (‘molly’) that they’re feeling disorientated or ‘creeping’ through sideways. This could be metaphorical or physical.

Go and ask the streets about me, fuck what all the blogs say, baby
The singer is more concerned with their reputation on the streets than what is written about them on blogs or other media.

Jumpin' out with that woolie right in broad day, baby
The artist is confident enough to act boldly and violently in broad daylight, perhaps indicating some level of danger or recklessness.

I was raised by myself, I don't need guys
The singer is emphasizing their independence and suggests that they’ve had to fend for themselves along the way.

I was trappin' by myself in my Levi's
The singer was involved in illegal activity (‘trapping’) on their own and is wearing Levi’s jeans, which could be seen as a reference to hip-hop culture or simply a brand preference.

Sold a four, how you broke my heart
The singer is reminiscing about the past and how their heart was broken when they had to sell a four (an amount of drugs) for a certain price.

Yeah, they gon' shoot
This line suggests that in their environment, gun violence is a realistic possibility.

Yeah, this what they do
The same as above, this line is a simple statement that this is the reality of their circumstances.

(Tsh, grah), hang out that roof
This line is an onomatopoeic reference to gunfire (‘Tsh, grah’), suggesting that they’re shooting from the roof of a building or a car.

Fuck everybody, that's my mood
The singer is in a hostile or negative state of mind and doesn’t have any positive feelings towards anyone else.

Bro want to cut with a MAC on him
The artist’s friend or ‘bro’ wants to make a drug deal with a MAC (a type of gun) on him, indicating a dangerous situation.

2K for the jeans with the patch on it
The artist is willing to spend $2,000 for a pair of jeans that have a patch on them, suggesting that they are interested in designer clothing or high-end labels.

I was done with the Act', now I'm back on it
The artist had stopped taking a certain drug (‘Act’), but is now using it again.

Don't sub-tweet, just at homie, yeah
The singer encourages others not to post vague or indirect messages on social media, but to directly communicate with their friends (‘at homie’).

Snitch a part of your charge
This line is referencing the negative consequences of snitching or betraying someone else in a criminal context – it could lead to legal consequences (a ‘charge’).

Bad bitch give me a massage
The singer is involved with a woman who they consider to be attractive (a ‘bad bitch’) and suggests that they’re enjoying indulgent or luxurious experiences like massages.

Lil' scammer, swipe your card
The singer is involved in scamming people and stealing money through means like card-swiping.

Keep hammers, I'm livin' large
The singer has weapons (‘hammers’) and is living a lifestyle of excess or luxury.

My heart is full of a scar
This line suggests that the artist carries emotional trauma or pain (a ‘scar’) with them.

I had dreams of being rich as hell
The artist had aspirations of wealth and success.

Confused when you talk, can people tell?
The singer is questioning their own clarity and ability to communicate.

I'ma go trap with a digital scale
The singer is planning on pursuing illegal activity (‘trapping’) and will be using a digital scale to measure or weigh drugs.

I'ma talk pounds when they get through the mail
The artist will be discussing drug weight in larger amounts (‘pounds’) when they arrive through the mail.

Nigga might tell you not fit for the jail
Someone might warn others that they are not suited for life in jail or prison.

How you gon' feel when a nigga get killed?
This line is questioning how someone would react if someone else is violently killed, suggesting that they are desensitized or familiar with this type of behavior.

First time countin' a mil', got chills
The singer felt a strong emotional reaction (‘got chills’) when counting one million dollars for the first time.

Back then, eatin' meals on wheels
In the past, the artist may have relied on a service like Meals on Wheels, which delivers food to people who are unable to leave their homes.

Die for the gang 'cause I know I will
The singer is devoted to their gang and would be willing to die for them.

Made it out with no idea
The singer has escaped a negative situation (although it's unclear what situation that is).

Shawties got all on in that club door 'cause they didn't ID 'em
The people at the club let underage girls in (‘shawties’) because they didn’t properly check their IDs.

Shawty name never in that stuff, he don't go IG
The person they’re talking about doesn’t have a presence on Instagram or may not be involved in any illegal activity.

Niggas always talking too tough, nigga, what it is
The artist is unimpressed by others who talk aggressively or are ‘tough,’ and wants them to prove themselves.

And I scream, "Free Boona," fuck what he did, yeah
The singer is showing support for their friend Boona and suggesting that he should be released from jail regardless of what crimes he committed.