Beginning his career, from 2011 to 2012, Durk released his debut, un-official mixtape, I’m a Hitta which was released on August 26, 2011. On April 3, 2012, Durk released his sophomore mixtape, a sequel to his previous tape, I’m Still a Hitta. Durka later released his third mixtape on November 5, 2012, titled Life Ain’t No Joke
Like many drill artists, Durk’s early career was plagued with legal issues and accusations of violence. These issues eventually led to his shows being canceled.
From 2013 to 2015 Durk released a total of four projects, three mixtapes, and an album. October 10, 2013, marked the release of the first Signed to the Streets, one of Durk’s most notable mixtapes and the start of a series. In the summer of 2014, specifically July 4, Durk released a sequel to Signed to the Streets and released Signed to the Streets 2 featuring his “What You Do to Me”.
2015 would be an enormous year for Lil Durk as in July 2015, Durk released his debut studio album, Remember My Name which featured his Jeremih-assisted “Like Me.” Later that year, Durk released his sixth mixtape 300 Days 300 Nights which included his then-girlfriend, Dej Loaf-assisted, “My Beyoncé.”
From 2016 to 2017, Durk released a total of four solo projects and one collaborative project. On July 22, 2016, Durk released his sophomore studio album, Lil Durk 2X accompanied by features such as Future, Young Thug, Yo Gotti and more. Ending the year, Durk released They Forgot, his seventh mixtape.
Beginning 2017, in February, Durk released his seventh mixtape, Love Songs for the Streets, which is deemed as one of his most notable projects including features from Moneybagg Yo and YFN Lucci. Later that year in August, Durk released a collaborative EP with Lil Reese titled Supa Vultures; the project included his “Nobody Knows”. On October 19, 2017, Durk carried on with his Signed to the Streets series with the highly anticipated Signed to the Streets 2.5. The mixtape included the start of yet another song series titled “India” dedicated to his fiancé India Cox otherwise known as India Royale.
In 2018, Durk released two projects, he began with Just Cause Y'all Waited, Durk’s highest-charting mixtape peaking at #57 on the Billboard 200. Durk then released a sequel to Love Songs for the Streets titled Love Songs 4 the Streets 2. Durk was extremely successful prior to this album, however, many say that this exact album broke Durk into the mainstream rap industry as it had been his first project to chart in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
2020 was an even better year for Lil Durk as he released his almost chart-topping Just Cause Y’all Waited 2 which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200. It was later followed up with a deluxe.
The scars of violence run deep in Durk’s discography, particularly arising from the loss of OTF members Nunu (Nuski) and King Von at the hands of gunfire. Both artists are commemorated on his album The Voice, for which a deluxe version was released in 2021.
Anointing himself as the voice of the streets, Durk followed up this project with the release of the collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Baby which brought the Chicago native artist his first #1 album.
Marking his first solo #1 album, in March 2022, Lil Durk released a melodramatic take on the deaths of his loved ones through an album titled 7220. The album became Durk’s first solo project to top the charts.
When We Shoot
Lil Durk Lyrics
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(Young Cutta run it up)
I be with demons, and yeah, I admit it
Get too high, gotta flush my kidneys
Niggas be hoes, gotta mind my business
Call from the feds, they'll run up your minutes
Watch these hoes, they'll do it for a image
I don't trust niggas, so I ride with my nickel
Crushed up faces, bustdown emerald
Can't trust twice 'cause it ain't that simple
Ten toes down, I'll ride for my niggas
When you ride through the 'Raq, gotta look at it through mirrors
He got caught 'cause I know he didn't
You know damn well you can't duck them switches
You gotta shoot forward 'cause that bitch be glitchy
I miss my dawg, gotta stay out my feelings
Miss my dawg, gotta stay out my, yeah
Love my block and I love my city, we call hoes eats
Wake up late, mouth 50K, better brush your teeth
I'ma say no when the nigga ask, I know he a leech
Contract with the label, bitch, I'm able, I'm signed to the streets
We ain't no goofies and I told Doodie them pills be havin' me nervous
Nigga had shot my brother, when it come to the money, my shawty be constantly purgin'
Fuck my opps, we on his ass, catch 'em, blast, nobody nervous
We on his ass, ain't no pass, foenem do him dirty
I'm with the killers and I be comfortable 'round them gangsters
I'm with the robbers and I be comfortable 'round them gangsters
I give him a thirty, he pop out the car, he gettin' too anxious
I'on't give him no X when he got his gat 'cause shorty too dangerous
And you can't run when we shoot
You can't run when we shoot
You can't run when we shoot
And you can't run when we shoot
You better not slip, you better not trip
Come out the cut and blick
Them hoes left quick when I wasn't lit
Now them hoes be on my dick
I'm from the Lam', fuck 63rd, but that don't go for Hyp
I'ma get that Lam' truck blue for sixty days, that shit for Nip
And I don't even cheat on my bitch
Them bitches be tweetin' like, "Lil Durk be cheatin'"
Like bitches don't be on my dick
Why you be sneakin' and dissin' and pillowin'-talkin'
When you with a bitch?
It be the niggas I used to call brother
I call 'em and tell 'em, "Let's get it"
Better ride with your blick, yeah
And you can't run when we shoot
You can't run when we shoot
You can't run when we shoot
And you can't run when we shoot
And you can't run when we shoot
You can't run when we shoot
You can't run when we shoot
And you can't run when we shoot
The lyrics to Lil Durk's "When We Shoot" express the artist's comfort with the violence and danger that surrounds him. He admits to hanging out with "demons" and riding with his "nickel" (a slang term for a gun), emphasizing that he cannot trust anyone and must always be alert. Durk also implies that he is willing to kill to protect himself and his "niggas," painting a picture of a world where loyalty is everything and violence is the norm.
The chorus, which repeats the line "You can't run when we shoot" four times, is a warning to anyone who might cross him or his crew. The song also takes shots at Durk's opponents, whom he refers to as his "opps" and promises to take down violently. He showcases his success and power, stating that he wakes up with "50k" and has enough influence to turn down those who would try to leech off him.
Overall, the lyrics of "When We Shoot" reflect Lil Durk's experiences living in the inner city and navigating the complex relationships and rivalries that come with it. It is a gritty, unapologetic depiction of a world where violence and danger are common, and only the strong survive.
Line by Line Meaning
I be with demons, and yeah, I admit it
I am friends with people who have done bad things and I know it
Get too high, gotta flush my kidneys
When I take too much drugs, I have to get rid of them quickly
Niggas be hoes, gotta mind my business
Some men are not trustworthy, so I have to be careful and focus on myself
Call from the feds, they'll run up your minutes
If you receive a call from the federal authorities, it could take a long time and use up your phone minutes
Watch these hoes, they'll do it for a image
Women can be deceptive and do things just for appearances
Fuck four hoes, tryna turn me to stripper
I don't want to sleep with too many women and risk being used or exploited
I don't trust niggas, so I ride with my nickel
Men can't be trusted, so I carry a gun with me for protection
Crushed up faces, bustdown emerald
I have a fancy and expensive watch with a green gemstone and diamond details
Can't trust twice 'cause it ain't that simple
It's hard to trust someone after they've betrayed you once
Ten toes down, I'll ride for my niggas
I am always loyal to my friends
When you ride through the 'Raq, gotta look at it through mirrors
When driving through dangerous areas, you have to be aware and check your surroundings
He got caught 'cause I know he didn't
Someone I know got arrested because I think they were set up
You know damn well you can't duck them switches
You can't avoid the consequences of your actions
You gotta shoot for it 'cause that bitch be glitchy
You have to try hard to achieve something that is difficult to obtain
I miss my dawg, gotta stay out my feelings
I feel sad about my friend who passed away, but I have to be strong and not let it affect me too much
Love my block and I love my city, we call hoes eats
I have a lot of pride in my neighborhood and city. We refer to women as 'eats'
Wake up late with 'bout 50K, better brush your teeth
I have a lot of money, so I should take care of myself and maintain good hygiene
I'ma say no when the nigga ask, I know he a leech
I will decline when someone asks for something because I know they are just using me
Contract with the label, bitch, I'm able, I'm signed to the streets
I have a contract with a music label, but I am still loyal to my roots and where I came from
We ain't no goofies and I told Doody them pills be havin' me nervous
We are not stupid, and I warned my friend Doody that taking pills makes me anxious
Nigga had shot my brother, when it come to the money, my shawty be constantly purgin'
Someone shot and killed my brother, and now I am always focused on making money and seeking revenge
Fuck my opps, we on his ass, catch 'em, blast, nobody nervous
I hate my enemies, and when we confront them, no one is scared to take action or shoot
I'm with the killers and I be comfortable 'round them gangsters
I am friends with murderers and criminals, but it doesn't bother me
I give him a thirty, he pop out the car, he gettin' too anxious
I gave him a pill to calm down, but he's still nervous and jumpy
Won't give him no X when he got his gat 'cause shorty too dangerous
I won't give him a pill when he has a gun because it's too risky and he could be even more dangerous
You better not slip, you better not trip
You have to be careful and avoid making mistakes
Come out the cut and blick
Come out of hiding and shoot
Them hoes left quick when I wasn't lit
Women didn't show interest in me until I became famous and successful
Now them hoes be on my dick
Now women are attracted to me
I'm from the Lam', fuck 63rd, but that don't go for hip
I am from Oblock, and I don't associate with 63rd, but that doesn't apply to my music
I'ma get that Lam' truck blue for sixty days, that shit for Nip
I am going to get a blue Lamborghini truck for two months to pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle
And I don't even cheat on my bitch
I am loyal to my girlfriend and don't cheat on her
Them bitches be tweetin' like, "Lil Durk be cheatin'", like bitches don't be on my dick
Women accuse me of cheating, but they still try to pursue me
Why you be sneakin' and dissin' and pillowin'-talkin' when you with a bitch?
Why do you talk bad about me behind my back when you're with a woman?
It be the niggas I used to call brother, I call 'em and tell 'em, "Let's get it"
My former friends who I considered like brothers are now my enemies, and I call them to confront them
Better ride with your blick, yeah
You should carry a gun with you for protection
And you can't run when we shoot
If we shoot at you, you can't escape
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Durk D. Banks, Henry August Lotas Sherratt, Joshua Samuel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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