Bucky Done Gun
M.I.A./Diplo Lyrics


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London
Quiet down, I need to make a sound
New York
Quiet down, I need to make a sound
Kingston
Quiet down, I need to make a sound
Brazil
Quiet down, I need to make a sound

They're coming through the window
They're coming through the door
They're busting down the big wall
And sounding the horn
And sounding the horn

What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
What you want?
The fire done burn
What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
Get crackin'
Get, get crackin'

What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
What you want?
The fire done burn
What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
Get crackin'
Get, get crackin'

Time to spit new shit




I'm rocking on this new bit
I'm hot now; you'll see
I'll fight you just to get peace

Heavy weight wrestler
Fight me in your comforter
Let you be superior
I'm filthy with the fury ya

London
Quiet down, I need to make a sound
New York
Quiet down, I need to make a sound
Kingston
Quiet down, I need to make a sound
Brazil
Quiet, I need to make a sound

I'll hard-drive your bit
I'm battered by your sumo grip
Lucky I like feeling shit
My stamina can take it
Gymnastics super fit
Muscle in the gun clip
Bite, teeth, nose bleed
Tied up in a scarf piece

What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
What you want?
The fire done burn
What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
Get crackin'
Get, get crackin'

What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
What you want?
The fire done burn
What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
Get crackin'
Get, get crackin'

Can I get control?
Do you like me vulnerable?
I'm armed, and I'm equal
More fun for the people
Physical, brute force
Steel lion, you're the boss
Yeah, you're so do-able
Grind me down, sugar, slow

What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
What you want?
The fire done burn
What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
Get crackin'
Get, get crackin'

What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
What you want?
The fire done burn
What you want?
Bucky Done Gun
Get crackin'
Get, get crackin'

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Bucky Done Gun" by M.I.A. and Diplo pave the way for an explosive, cross-cultural sound that blends in elements from various regions across the world. The song expresses the feeling of resistance among people, whether from London, New York, Kingston, or Brazil, who are rising up against their oppressors. The people aren't afraid to make noise, break barriers or walls, and sound the horn to provoke their oppressors to respond. M.I.A.'s lyrics underline her unmatched lyrical skill that mixes genres, styles, and cultures.


The song is about rebellion, and it is quite catchy. The chorus contains these infamous lines "What you want? Bucky Done Gun. What you want? The fire done burn. What you want? Bucky Done Gun. Get cracking. Get, get cracking." The chorus represents the will of the people, telling the oppressors that they have had enough and are not going to take it anymore. The verses contain rapper M.I.A.'s usual flavor of witty punchlines and earworm verses, which the song is primarily known for.


Line by Line Meaning

London
Quiet down, I need to make a sound


New York
Quiet down, I need to make a sound


Kingston
Quiet down, I need to make a sound


Brazil
Quiet down, I need to make a sound


They're coming through the window
Something is coming, it's not clear yet what it is or what it wants


They're coming through the door
Something is coming, it's not clear yet what it is or what it wants


They're busting down the big wall
The mysterious thing breaking in is powerful and determined, nothing is stopping it


And sounding the horn
The mysterious thing breaking in is making its presence known, getting louder and more aggressive


What you want?
What do you desire or need?


Bucky Done Gun
Here are your options, one is a weapon


What you want?
What do you desire or need?


The fire done burn
Here are your options, one is destruction or chaos


What you want?
What do you desire or need?


Bucky Done Gun
Here are your options, one is a weapon


Get crackin'
Make a choice and get moving, take action


Get, get crackin'
Make a choice and get moving, take action


Time to spit new shit
It's time to create and share new ideas or perspectives


I'm rocking on this new bit
I am enthusiastic and confident about this new idea


I'm hot now; you'll see
I am on fire with this new idea, I will prove it to you


I'll fight you just to get peace
I am willing to confront conflict in order to achieve resolution


Heavy weight wrestler
I am a determined and powerful fighter


Fight me in your comforter
I am challenging you to a fight in a place that should be safe and comfortable


Let you be superior
I am giving you permission to feel dominant or superior in this fight


I'm filthy with the fury ya
I am covered in anger and determination


I'll hard-drive your bit
I will take control of your system and manipulate it to my advantage


I'm battered by your sumo grip
You are grappling me like a sumo wrestler would, I am fighting back


Lucky I like feeling shit
I enjoy the adrenaline and pain that comes with this fight


My stamina can take it
I am physically capable of handling this fight and the pain it brings


Gymnastics super fit
I am agile and flexible, able to move in unexpected ways


Muscle in the gun clip
I have physical power in my weapon


Bite, teeth, nose bleed
The fight is brutal and violent, with biting and bloodshed


Tied up in a scarf piece
I am bound and helpless, physically trapped in a symbolic way


Can I get control?
Can I have power over this situation?


Do you like me vulnerable?
Do you enjoy seeing me fragile and exposed?


I'm armed, and I'm equal
I am prepared to handle whatever comes my way, I am powerful and balanced


More fun for the people
Others will enjoy watching me in this position of power and vulnerability


Physical, brute force
This fight is about primal strength and endurance


Steel lion, you're the boss
You are a powerful leader with a strong exterior


Yeah, you're so do-able
You are attractive and desirable


Grind me down, sugar, slow
Take your time and wear me down, I can handle it




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAYA ARULPRAGASM, CAROL CONNORS, BILL CONTI, WESLEY PENTZ, AYN ROBBINS, AYN E. ROBBINS

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Comments from YouTube:

@danielzapata8481

She’s for the people! You must understand the lyrics. She’s a hero!

@ziyedhamrouni886

11 years later.. this song still comes from the future...

@gabirobadacacilda

+Ziyed Hamrouni Brazilian Funk rules!!!!!

@MrAir106

she is kurdish

@Solo-vh9fm

She's Sri Lankan actually.

@phag3048

+Bob Donavan I'm sure they hate you too man

@claytonlus

but that's the present in Brazil (most in Rio d Janeiro) since the 90's... 😂😂😂

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@Zeaniful

She is a true rockstar. She was original, she had passion and style. There was nobody like her. There are soo many female solo artists now that took a few pages out of m.i.a's book

@amritarajamani

She's still here. 9 years later

@ktat01

Song was really released in 2005

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