Redman
Lil Durk Lyrics

Redman, red van
Referring to the color of a van, possibly a getaway vehicle or a symbol of danger in the streets.

Redman, murder man
Repeated line emphasizing the theme of murder and violence in the song.

Servin' bands, outta Xans
Dealing drugs, specifically Xanax pills, to make money.

Man down, oh
Someone has been killed or injured, an alarming call to action.

I ain't get a chance to tell you I love you, I'm tellin' you I love you now
Expressing regret and love for someone who may have passed away or is in danger.

And you gotta ride with your gun every time you outside in the Chi'
Living in Chicago means being in danger and needing a gun for protection.

You ain't never had that feelin' in your stomach you gon' die
Fear of death and violence is constantly present in Chicago.

Don't too many niggas send money to that jail so I try
Sending money to friends or loved ones in jail is difficult, but the artist tries to do it anyway to show support.

I know a nigga died with a name, couple of his niggas still ain't slide
Somebody was killed and his friends haven't done anything to avenge his death or seek justice.

All these niggas sayin' they gang, they ain't even did shit for the guys
Many people claim to be part of a gang, but haven't actually done anything to prove it or help their community.

Same way that Pluto died, we gon' do the same shit to the Y
Referencing the killing of Pluto, saying that the singer's gang will retaliate and do the same thing to another group or individual.

Gotta eat, bitch I trust, went in my pants took some cash
The artist needed money and stole it from someone he trusts using a hidden compartment in his pants.

How you know a nigga from your hood told you ain't try to put him on blast?
Paranoia about someone spreading rumors and trying to expose or embarrass the singer.

Man, Terry died in his sleep off fake Percs, I know mans
Someone named Terry overdosed on counterfeit Percocet pills, implying a larger problem with fake drugs in the community.

They come around 'bout bodies, gotta go blame niggas who dead (shh)
When the police or others come asking about crimes, people often blame those who have already been killed, using whispered secrecy to avoid detection or confrontation.

That same day my cousin died, I couldn't tame it with meds
The death of a loved one was so painful that the artist couldn't even calm down with medication.

They asked me where I'ma be in ten years, shit, I said, "The feds"
Jokingly predicting that the artist will end up in prison in the future.

They asked me what I'ma do 'bout Krump, shit, he dead
Somebody named Krump is already dead, so there's nothing the singer can do about it.

I went to the emergency room and I seen Pluto on that bed
Visiting the emergency room and seeing someone injured or dying, perhaps from the same group that killed Pluto earlier in the song.

And they ain't gon' repeat that shit I said in my head, dead man
Paranoia about people overhearing or repeating the artist's thoughts or private feelings, with a reference to death and murder throughout the song.

Shots fired, watch the homicide, ayy, ayy
Gunshots are being fired, suggesting a dangerous situation.

Shots fired, that's a homicide, yeah, yeah
Continuation of the gun violence theme and the possible loss of life.

Shots fired, that's a homicide, yeah, yeah
Another repetition of the same theme and wordplay.

Shots fired, that's a homicide, yeah, yeah
Final repetition of the hook, underscoring the violence and chaos of the Chicago streets.