Lil Scrappy built a strong reputation and eager following throughout the southeast through mixtapes and the street anthem of 2003 "Head Bussa." During this time, Lil Jon inked a deal to bring his BME Recordings to Warner Bros. Records as a joint venture partnership. With Lil Jon's signature production, "Head Bussa" made a strong statement within the radio community, reaching #73 on the Billboard r&b and hip hop chart.
Lil Scrappy's second single and most commercially successful single to date, "No Problem," reached the top 30 of the Billboard 100 and was top 10 on the R&B and rap charts. Thanks to the success of "No Problem" and Trillville's hits "Some Cut" and "Neva Eva," the joint album reached #3 on the r&b chart and #12 on the Billboard 200 in 2004.
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Lil Scrappy Lyrics
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Hit 'em up, peace up, A-town down
Hit 'em up, peace up, A-town down
Hit 'em up, peace up, A-town down
If you ain't from round here dog don't even come around
Twist ya fingers up bang motherfucker bang
Throw ya hoods up bang motherfucker bang
Eastside! (Hit 'em up bang motherfucker bang)
Do ya thug thing gon' get 'em up
Represent ya side nigga hit 'em up
Disrespect we gon' take it there
We 30 deep lil nigga we ain't fighting fair
You better holla at ya partners
Before we catch them outside and hit they ass wit dem choppers
The .45 make my pants sag
Catch me bouncing through the club wit my black flag
You don't like it do something nigga
Where I'm from if we don't like it we do something nigga
And you know we gon' ride homes
Stomped a nigga ass out until they turn the lights on
[Chorus]
Me and Jeezy on the back street
Choppers in the back seat
What we fin to do the questions yean even gotta ask me
Desert in my lap and skullcap and a black tee
Looking for the niggas that say they fin to attack me
Turn the music down low and let the 'llac creep
Fuck the police I give a damn if they catch me
Wait a minute that's that nigga looking at me
Let off 50 shots you niggas ran like a track meet
I know my partners would have did the job for a flat fee
But seeing dem niggas bleed is the only thing that's gon' relax me
I'm hands on nigga damn what you say
All them games that you play don't stand a chance in the A nigga
[Chorus]
Roll up on yo block
All the bullshit stops
Man hoe know that I'm the prince so that ass gon' drop
I was born in the A with things in the way
Smoke weed everyday
Zone 3 where I stay
Yeah I think I'm the shit cause I got an SS
But the shit a old folk so you can receive the letter
I'm the best of the best
And the freshest of the fresh
Gotta pistol black out wit an Atlanta Hawk vest
Gotta lifetime of trouble and my brain still nervous
I don't rep the A by mistake I do the shit on purpose
Do it how it's worth it rim and the cars swerving
It ain't nothing but Lil Scrappy and g's up to start murkinin' ya
[Chorus]
The song "Bang" by Lil Scrappy, T.I., and Young Jeezy is a rap anthem that is full of references to Atlanta gang culture. The lyrics are a warning to outsiders to stay away from the city and the neighborhoods that the rappers come from. The chorus repeats the lines "Hit 'em up, peace up, A-town down" as a way of asserting their dominance over those who come into their territory without permission.
The verses are full of violent imagery and references to guns, with the rappers bragging about their willingness to use violence to protect their turf. The lines "Do ya thug thing gon' get 'em up / Represent ya side nigga hit 'em up" are a call to arms for others in the city to join them in their defense of their neighborhood against outsiders. The use of the phrase "bang motherfucker bang" is a reference to gang culture and the use of guns to settle disputes.
Overall, "Bang" is a song that is full of aggression and bravado. It is a testament to the rappers' pride in their city and their willingness to use violence to protect it from outsiders. The song is a warning shot to those who might think about coming into Atlanta without proper respect and permission.
Line by Line Meaning
Hit 'em up, peace up, A-town down
Asserting dominance over ATL, challenging anyone trying to compete
If you ain't from round here dog don't even come around
Warning outsiders not to interfere with Atlanta's business
Twist ya fingers up bang motherfucker bang
Throwing up gang signs to represent and threatening others
Throw ya hoods up bang motherfucker bang
Representing your neighborhood with pride and asserting dominance
Eastside! (Hit 'em up bang motherfucker bang)
Representing and showing respect for the Eastside
Westside! (Hit 'em up, bang motherfucker bang)
Representing and showing respect for the Westside
Do ya thug thing gon' get 'em up
Encouraging violence and aggression to protect oneself and one's gang
Represent ya side nigga hit 'em up
Defending your neighborhood and representing your gang
Disrespect we gon' take it there
Threatening retaliation if disrespected
We 30 deep lil nigga we ain't fighting fair
Gang members are ready for war and won't play by the rules
You better holla at ya partners
Warning others to seek backup before facing the gang
Before we catch them outside and hit they ass wit dem choppers
Promising to use guns and lethal force if necessary
The .45 make my pants sag
Carrying a heavy weapon with pride and demonstrating strength
Catch me bouncing through the club wit my black flag
Showing off gang affiliation and intimidating others
You don't like it do something nigga
Challenging others to take action if they have a problem
Where I'm from if we don't like it we do something nigga
Emphasizing the importance of action and not backing down
And you know we gon' ride homes
Promising to keep fighting no matter what
Stomped a nigga ass out until they turn the lights on
Displaying an aggressive and violent attitude towards opponents
Me and Jeezy on the back street
Referring to hanging out with Young Jeezy, a fellow Atlanta rapper
Choppers in the back seat
Being prepared for any situation, even a violent one
What we fin to do the questions yean even gotta ask me
Implying that the plan is ready to be executed and doesn't require discussion
Desert in my lap and skullcap and a black tee
Armed and dressed for battle
Looking for the niggas that say they fin to attack me
Seeking out those who threaten violence and preparing to defend oneself
Turn the music down low and let the 'llac creep
Remaining stealthy and undetected while approaching targets
Fuck the police I give a damn if they catch me
Rejecting authority and law enforcement
Wait a minute that's that nigga looking at me
Identifying an opponent and preparing to fight
Let off 50 shots you niggas ran like a track meet
Using excessive force and celebrating making opponents retreat
I know my partners would have did the job for a flat fee
Knowing that the gang has the resources to hire someone to carry out violent acts
But seeing dem niggas bleed is the only thing that's gon' relax me
Finding satisfaction in causing harm to others
I'm hands on nigga damn what you say
Willing to fight and defend oneself physically
All them games that you play don't stand a chance in the A nigga
Displaying confidence in Atlanta and its gang culture
Roll up on yo block
Threatening to show up and cause trouble in an opponent's neighborhood
All the bullshit stops
Expecting opponents to stop their actions when the gang shows up
Man hoe know that I'm the prince so that ass gon' drop
Asserting dominance and intimidating opponents
Smoke weed everyday
Boasting about drug use and promoting drug culture
Zone 3 where I stay
Identifying their neighborhood and showing pride in it
Yeah I think I'm the shit cause I got an SS
Boasting about wealth and material possessions
But the shit a old folk so you can receive the letter
Admitting that their car is old but still functional
I'm the best of the best
Claiming to be the most skilled and dominant gang member
And the freshest of the fresh
Also displaying confidence in their style and clothing
Gotta pistol black out wit an Atlanta Hawk vest
Showing off weapons and gang affiliation through clothing
Gotta lifetime of trouble and my brain still nervous
Acknowledging a history of violence and the psychological effects it can have
I don't rep the A by mistake I do the shit on purpose
Purposely representing Atlanta and its gang culture
Do it how it's worth it rim and the cars swerving
Living dangerously and ready to engage in violent activities
It ain't nothing but Lil Scrappy and g's up to start murkinin' ya
Promising to carry out violent actions with their gang members
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFFORD JOSEPH HARRIS, DARRYL RICHARDSON II, JAY JENKINS, PHALON ANTON ALEXANDER, ZACHERY WALLACE
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