Ransom
Makai Keyes Lyrics


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Yeah, they might hold me for ransom
Yeah, they might hold me for ransom
Yeah, they might hold me for ransom
Yeah, they might hold me for ransom

When I'm speeding they can't see me like a phantom
Most wanted, yeah they might hold me for ransom
Too many bitches in my house man, I'm so handsome
If you don't get out my face I'll throw a tantrum

Most wanted yeah, I'm out for ransom
Most wanted yeah, I'm out for ransom
Most wanted yeah, I'm out for ransom
Most wanted yeah, I'm out for ransom

When the paparazzi flashing, imma go and smash the cameras
Then go skrrt off on the pedal, all you know that I'm a rebel, yeah
Popstar devil, got a Rolly with the bezels yeah
Pull up to the party, take it to another level

Ooh, all the drugs got me tweaking
Pop another bean got me floating through the ceiling
Seeing trippy things in my dreams and I'm freakin'
Go to outer space Promethazine in my drink yeah

Yeah, I'm so dope, yeah
On the road, yeah, never losing hope yeah
Bitch, and I'm cold, all my diamonds frozen
Swish, when I go, all my chains are golden

When I'm speeding they can't see me like a phantom
Most wanted, yeah they might hold me for ransom
Too many bitches in my house man, I'm so handsome
If you don't get out my face I'll throw a tantrum

Most wanted yeah, I'm out for ransom
Most wanted yeah, I'm out for ransom
Most wanted yeah, I'm out for ransom
Most wanted yeah, I'm out for ransom

All the diamonds want me 'cause they know I'm dancin'
When I come in flashing yeah they know they dancin'
Everybody want it then they pull up dancin'
Everybody freaking then we hold up dancin'

Yeah, they might hold me for ransom
Yeah, they might hold me for ransom




Yeah, they might hold me for ransom
Yeah, they might hold me for ransom

Overall Meaning

In Makai Keyes's song Ransom, the repeated chorus of "Yeah, they might hold me for ransom" suggests that the singer is aware of the potential dangers associated with their lifestyle. The imagery of being held for ransom implies that they are valuable, perhaps due to their fame or wealth, but also puts them at risk of being exploited or harmed. The subsequent lines describe the singer's rebellious attitude and their disregard for social norms or expectations. They seem to relish in their "most wanted" status and are unapologetic about their indulgence in drugs and partying.


The verse "When the paparazzi flashing, imma go and smash the cameras / Then go skrrt off on the pedal, all you know that I'm a rebel, yeah" reinforces this idea of defiance towards authority and the media, who often scrutinize and invade the personal lives of celebrities. The use of slang and colloquialisms, like "skrrt" and "imma," adds to the streetwise and nonchalant vibe of the song. Overall, Ransom portrays the struggles and temptations of a young artist navigating the ups and downs of fame.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, they might hold me for ransom
The singer acknowledges that there is a possibility of being held for ransom.


When I'm speeding they can't see me like a phantom
The singer feels invincible when they speed and become invisible like a phantom.


Most wanted, yeah they might hold me for ransom
The singer acknowledges that they are wanted by most people but acknowledges that they may get held for ransom.


Too many bitches in my house man, I'm so handsome
The artist claims to be very attractive and has multiple women in their house.


If you don't get out my face I'll throw a tantrum
The artist warn someone to leave before they get angry and throw a tantrum.


When the paparazzi flashing, imma go and smash the cameras
The singer hates paparazzi and would destroy their cameras if they were taking pictures of them.


Then go skrrt off on the pedal, all you know that I'm a rebel, yeah
The singer expresses their rebellious nature and would speed away from the scene.


Popstar devil, got a Rolly with the bezels yeah
The artist has a luxurious lifestyle and wears a Rolex watch with diamonds.


Pull up to the party, take it to another level
The artist is confident in their ability to take the party to another level.


Ooh, all the drugs got me tweaking
The artist is under the influence of drugs and feels like they are going crazy.


Pop another bean got me floating through the ceiling
The singer takes a pill and feels like they're floating through the ceiling.


Seeing trippy things in my dreams and I'm freakin'
The artist experiences strange things in their dreams that cause them to feel anxious.


Go to outer space Promethazine in my drink yeah
The singer refers to the drug Promethazine which causes them to feel like they are in outer space.


Yeah, I'm so dope, yeah
The singer is proud of their abilities and acknowledges they are great.


On the road, yeah, never losing hope yeah
The singer is always on the move and never loses hope in their journey.


Bitch, and I'm cold, all my diamonds frozen
The artist is arrogant and claims their diamonds are so perfect they are frozen.


Swish, when I go, all my chains are golden
The artist is so wealthy that when they leave, all their chains are golden.


All the diamonds want me 'cause they know I'm dancin'
The singer's fame attract diamonds because they know they bring excitement and energy to the party.


When I come in flashing yeah they know they dancin'
The singer is confident in their ability to make people dance when they arrive with all their bling.


Everybody want it then they pull up dancin'
The artist has the ability to make people so excited that they all want to get up and dance.


Everybody freaking then we hold up dancin'
The artist and others enjoy partying and dancing together in an intense manner.


Yeah, they might hold me for ransom
The artist acknowledges that there is a possibility of being held for ransom.


Yeah, they might hold me for ransom
The singer acknowledges that there is a possibility of being held for ransom.


Yeah, they might hold me for ransom
The artist acknowledges that there is a possibility of being held for ransom.


Yeah, they might hold me for ransom
The singer acknowledges that there is a possibility of being held for ransom.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Makai Keyes

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