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Lil Silva feat. Banks Lyrics


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I'm gon' ride, I'm gon' ride, they gon' ride, we all gon' ride,
(yea)
I come from the heart of southside (yea)
Holdin' it down for my niggas that died (yea)
I gotta busy bird on my side (yea)
Pop shit and get yo whole mouth wide (yea)

Baby had tried to steal off the payroll
Ill have niggas scrappin' the skin off the ya face with the same
Shit they peal a potato (whoo)
I thank the lord for my blessings and I'm glad he gave us the
Will power and reflexes of Larry Davis (ohh)
You don't wanna see my block formin' (uh huh)
That's a 101 doggs and I don't mean the ones with the spots on 'em
Were respected highly
'cause you don't need to practice gymnastics to catch a body
(oh)
Me and moneys like Whitney, next to Bobby (uh huh)
If I bring all my niggas I'll need an extra lobby (uh huh)
As soon as you ain't around Jake (Jake)
You getcha ass whipped for chips
Now that's the real definition of pound cake
I got the crown snake
And you can tell when I'm shoppin' 'cause when the mall stampedin'
You'll feel the ground shake
I got a car I only drive on Thursdays (ha ha)
I'm a stunna', banks blows more cake then birthdays

[Chorus]

Look at here, ain't nobody 'round here scared (uh uh)
I'm headin' for the top and I'm almost there
Oh yeah this shiny shit right here
Ill work magic and make you niggas disappear

Look at here, ain't nobody 'round here scared
I'm headin' for the top and I'm almost there
Oh yeah this shiny shit right here
Ill work magic and make you niggas disappear

You know how I gets down
This pound hold six rounds
I told you I'd be back bitch
Talk that shit now
You hear that fo fif .45 sound
Duck when I spit rounds
'cause this ain't Beverly hills
You in the bricks now
We ain't got shit down here but dope and guns for sell
You get yo head cracked and niggas don't run and tell
Its like we sell crack get caught head back to jail
We on that fuck the police shit
We livin' in hell
You betta' guard yo grill homey
And stand yo ground
These bullets burn
They hit who evers standin' around
I never learn even after I took a couple shots
I just got me some band-aids and bought a couple glocks
Had to go on a rampage and hit a couple blocks
Once they hear that 12-gauge that's when the trouble stops
(boom)
If its beef then I'm ready to ride
Just come to casheville you can find me on the south side
(motherfucka')

[Chorus]

Now I ain't from Michigan but I'm in the Fab 5
You know, Yayo and 50, Buck and Game, You know my fuckin' name
Whether the truck or train
My minds stuck on the grind
'cause somewhere down the line, a lot of suckas came
Yeah ain't talkin' shit
But we can all tell he ass
Jags are black his eyes like the are-Kelly mask (ah)
You gotta blast me yo (yo)
'cause the Louisville will have yo head lookin' like the top of a
Pistachio
The young gunner with a raspy flow
Got every boyfriend thinkin' they girlfriends a nasty hoe
My heart laughin' a small
Maybe its 'cause my grandpop dropped right after the ball
Banks hops out bulletproof this, bulletproof that, bulletproofs
Snorkle when you hot they hawk you
I got the hood on my shoulda
Chain big as a boulder
The 357 tucka
Motherfucka'

[Chorus]

Yeah
Motherfucka'
I'm here, yeah
Lloyd banks




G-G-G-G-G G-Unit!
Money by any means, nigga

Overall Meaning

The song "Work" by Lil Silva feat. Banks is a rap song that talks about life in the south side of the city, where violence and drugs are prevalent. The lyrics are full of braggadocio and boasts of how tough the rapper is and how he has to keep his gun close to him at all times. The chorus emphasizes his determination to rise to the top and how he will make anyone who stands in his way disappear.


The first verse talks about how tough the area is and how he has to protect himself and his loved ones. He talks about his bird (gun) and how he can take on anyone who tries to mess with him. He also talks about how he is blessed with the willpower and reflexes of Larry Davis, a notorious drug dealer who survived a shootout with the police. The second verse is more aggressive and talks about how he is not afraid to engage in violent encounters with people who cross him. He talks about how they do not run and tell because they are living in hell.


The song features a catchy chorus that emphasizes his determination to succeed in the rap game, no matter what obstacles he faces. The beats are heavy, and the flow is smooth, making it a good song to dance to in clubs. The song is an excellent representation of the gangsta rap sub-genre, which emerged in the 1980s and is still prevalent today.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gon' ride, I'm gon' ride, they gon' ride, we all gon' ride, (yea)
We are all going to succeed together, each standing by one another's side.


I come from the heart of southside (yea)
I come from the south part of town, where things can be tough.


Holdin' it down for my niggas that died (yea)
I'm representing and doing everything for my friends who have passed away.


I gotta busy bird on my side (yea)
I have a gun on me to protect myself.


Pop shit and get yo whole mouth wide (yea)
Don't talk badly about me or my associates or you will get into trouble.


Baby had tried to steal off the payroll
Someone tried to take money from the payroll, which was a bad idea.


Ill have niggas scrappin' the skin off the ya face with the same Shit they peal a potato (whoo)
People will beat you up so badly that the skin on your face will peel off, comparable to peeling a potato.


I thank the lord for my blessings and I'm glad he gave us the Will power and reflexes of Larry Davis (ohh)
I'm grateful for the blessings I've received and believe the attributes of Larry Davis (known for defending himself during an arrest) have been passed on to us.


You don't wanna see my block formin' (uh huh)
You don't want to see my group of people joining together.


That's a 101 doggs and I don't mean the ones with the spots on 'em
This is a group of 101 dangerous individuals, not referring to dogs with spots.


Were respected highly
We are viewed in high esteem, with a lot of respect.


'cause you don't need to practice gymnastics to catch a body (oh)
You don't need to train or have any special skills to harm someone.


Me and moneys like Whitney, next to Bobby (uh huh)
I'm frequently with money, much like Whitney Houston was often beside Bobby Brown.


If I bring all my niggas I'll need an extra lobby (uh huh)
If I bring everyone with me, we'll need more space to accommodate everyone.


As soon as you ain't around Jake (Jake)
When the police aren't around, things get dangerous.


You getcha ass whipped for chips
You will get beat up for money.


Now that's the real definition of pound cake
This is the true meaning of pound cake: violence and money.


I got the crown snake
I have a gun, such as a Cobra pistol.


And you can tell when I'm shoppin' 'cause when the mall stampedin' You'll feel the ground shake
You can tell I'm shopping because when I do, everyone else rushes to follow and you can feel the ground shake.


I got a car I only drive on Thursdays (ha ha)
I have a car that I only drive on one day of the week, perhaps as a flex.


I'm a stunna', banks blows more cake then birthdays
I am a showoff and spend a lot of money, much more than what's commonly spent on birthdays.


Look at here, ain't nobody 'round here scared (uh uh)
No one here is afraid of anything or anyone.


I'm headin' for the top and I'm almost there
I'm trying to be the best and am close to achieving that goal.


Oh yeah this shiny shit right here
This is what I'm showing off or demonstrating right now.


Ill work magic and make you niggas disappear
I will make people disappear or vanish as if by magic through my power or aggression.


This pound hold six rounds
This gun holds six rounds of bullets.


I told you I'd be back bitch Talk that shit now
I'm back like I promised and now you can say what you wanted to before.


You hear that fo fif .45 sound
You can hear the sound of the .45 caliber gun being fired.


Duck when I spit rounds
Move out of the way when I start shooting bullets.


'cause this ain't Beverly hills You in the bricks now
This isn't a wealthy, upscale area, this is a more modest, lower-income neighborhood.


We ain't got shit down here but dope and guns for sell
Down here, we don't have much other than illegal drugs and firearms.


You get yo head cracked and niggas don't run and tell
You will get hit in the head and people will not go to the police to report it.


Its like we sell crack get caught head back to jail
It's as if we get arrested for selling drugs and get sent back to jail.


We on that fuck the police shit We livin' in hell
We don't care about or respect the police because we feel like we're living in a terrible, dangerous place.


You betta' guard yo grill homey And stand yo ground
You better protect yourself and be willing to fight back.


These bullets burn They hit who evers standin' around
Bullets scorch those who are nearby or in the path of fire.


I never learn even after I took a couple shots I just got me some band-aids and bought a couple glocks
I haven't learned from getting shot and just patch up my wounds and buy more guns.


Had to go on a rampage and hit a couple blocks Once they hear that 12-gauge that's when the trouble stops (boom)
I went on a violent spree and hit up a few streets until someone showed up with a shotgun and put an end to it.


If its beef then I'm ready to ride Just come to casheville you can find me on the south side (motherfucka')
If there's a problem, I'm ready to handle it. Just come to Casheville and locate me on the southern side.


Now I ain't from Michigan but I'm in the Fab 5
I'm not originally from Michigan, but I'm with the Fab 5.


You know, Yayo and 50, Buck and Game, You know my fuckin' name Whether the truck or train
You know my name, whether I'm traveling by truck or train and I'm with the likes of Yayo, 50 Cent, Buck and Game.


My minds stuck on the grind 'cause somewhere down the line, a lot of suckas came
I'm focused on making money because I've dealt with a lot of people who are not reliable or trustworthy.


Yeah ain't talkin' shit But we can all tell he ass Jags are black his eyes like the are-Kelly mask (ah)
I'm not saying anything bad, but we all know who the real loser is because they have black eyes, as if they're wearing an R-Kelly mask.


You gotta blast me yo (yo) 'cause the Louisville will have yo head lookin' like the top of a Pistachio
If someone wants to fight me, they better be prepared because I have a baseball bat that could cause their head to crack open like a pistachio.


The young gunner with a raspy flow Got every boyfriend thinkin' they girlfriends a nasty hoe
I'm the young, aggressive one with a rough voice, intimidating boyfriends and making them suspicious of their significant others.


My heart laughin' a small Maybe its 'cause my grandpop dropped right after the ball
I have a small joy within me because my grandfather passed away right after playing ball (perhaps his life ended on a high note).


Banks hops out bulletproof this, bulletproof that, bulletproofs Snorkle when you hot they hawk you
I immediately get out of the car and put on bulletproof gear to avoid getting hit by gunshots. When things are intense, police will be around watching and waiting (symbolized by 'snorkeling') for action.


I got the hood on my shoulda Chain big as a boulder The 357 tucka
I'm representing my neighborhood and have a huge chain and a 357 gun.


Motherfucka'
A vulgar insult or generalized address towards someone.


Money by any means, nigga
I will do anything to obtain money.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARC SHEMER, DARRELL BROWN, CHRISTOPHER LLOYD

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Comments from YouTube:

Tanini

I’ve been listening to BANKS for years and I’m just discovering this song in 2020!

Jess m

same but hey i’ll take “new” banks music lol

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Same

KRJr

I just discovered it this year 😭

Loftjet

Obsessed with this song!! BANKS killed it!!

Jet Puff

This song like some delicious fucking cake. It goes straight to your hips.

Jonathan Levin

wow, incredible! cant wait to hear more from banks!

Anna-Maria

BANKS really is p e r f e c t

CarsVS

Love this track more than a lot of things

King Julian

Coming back for some memories!! simply epic!!!

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