Guernica
Mavi Lyrics


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Niggas by me get extreme for respect
I know what it mean to be the nigga getting left
I done already seen how niggas get when it's the scent or a whiff of a cent
Don't judge a sinner look
I be with the sinning shit myself
But my center real solid
Something behind this urge for getting rid of dollars
I done already heard how niggas feel about my patnas
So it's awkward in person when ion give their sought acknowledgement
Some shit I saw that I ain't told a single soul I'm walking with
Leather grain broken same soles that I'm stomping in
Lil bro Kangol hang low swanging
Walkinin
Call him king n big his frame up for the confidence
Cold world just embrace us for the marketing
Cold world just embrace us for the marketing
I be careful not to say words I been charring in
I become a real a hole in argument
And that's the truth on me
Loose toothed youths they couldn't give a hoot
Became my troops ain't no new homies at all
Behind my calmness is this new OG im on
My mama finna need a uhaul fleet on god
You better chase me down if you owe me
Niggas even gave you two whole weeks

Women tryna get in loopholes
Like it's two sodas pour nuvo sweet thinking
The stu so appreciate it I'm cool though
Was one hell of a shoot too
Ima loving ass nigga
Internet persona governing y'all brain like Bluetooth
Went and picked out a new suit
Ain't get the job bc my language was too crude
Ain't finna stop until brain outta loose screws
Ain't finna stop till I taste good couscous
I aim for the top




Vapors said id do it man I can't fucking not
Surgery tryna jus get my veins out a knot

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics from Mavi's Guernica, the rapper expresses his awareness of the extreme lengths people will go to for respect. He speaks about seeing how people react and behave when there is even a slight hint of money being involved. Mavi reflects on his own experiences with sin and how he remains grounded even while involved in it. He admits to hiding certain things from others that he walks with and the struggles of acknowledging certain people he knows, as their views about his friends do not align with his. Mavi points out that while these actions alone may not affect him negatively, they indeed take a toll on him internally.



He also speaks about overcoming obstacles in his life, including his personal growth and the challenges he faced while attempting to secure a job. Mavi references his Internet persona, expressing how he governs people's thoughts, much like a Bluetooth device controls devices. He admits to investing in a new suit but failing to secure the job due to his language being as "too crude," which forces him to continue striving to succeed. Mavi ends the song by stating that he will not stop until he achieves his goals, comparing his drive to undergoing surgery to get knots untangled.


Line by Line Meaning

Niggas by me get extreme for respect
The people around me are willing to go to any extent for respect.


I know what it mean to be the nigga getting left
I have experienced what it means to be left out by people.


I done already seen how niggas get when it's the scent or a whiff of a cent
I have witnessed how people behave when they get even a small amount of money.


Don't judge a sinner look
Don't judge a person by their appearance.


I be with the sinning shit myself
I am involved in illegal activities myself.


But my center real solid
But I have a strong moral foundation.


Something behind this urge for getting rid of dollars
There is a reason behind my need to spend money.


I done already heard how niggas feel about my patnas
I know what people think about my friends.


So it's awkward in person when ion give their sought acknowledgement
So it is uncomfortable for me when they expect me to acknowledge their opinions.


Some shit I saw that I ain't told a single soul I'm walking with
I have seen things that I have not shared with anyone I currently associate with.


Leather grain broken same soles that I'm stomping in
I am wearing the same shoes that are already worn out.


Lil bro Kangol hang low swanging
My younger brother is wearing a Kangol hat and walking confidently.


Walkinin Call him king n big his frame up for the confidence
He walks like a king with his head up high to project confidence.


Cold world just embrace us for the marketing
The world only accepts us because we are marketable.


I be careful not to say words I been charring in
I am cautious when I speak because I have some unrevealed intentions.


I become a real a hole in argument
I often become very argumentative.


And that's the truth on me
And that's just how I am.


Loose toothed youths they couldn't give a hoot
The young people around me don't care about much.


Became my troops ain't no new homies at all
These young people are my followers.


Behind my calmness is this new OG im on
I am trying to stay composed while following a new influential voice.


My mama finna need a uhaul fleet on god
My mother is going to need a lot of space to store all of our belongings.


You better chase me down if you owe me
If you owe me money, you better come and find me to pay me back.


Niggas even gave you two whole weeks
People even gave you two weeks to pay me back but you still haven't.


Women tryna get in loopholes
Women are trying to find ways to manipulate the situation.


Like it's two sodas pour nuvo sweet thinking
They are acting like they are entitled to something valuable.


The stu so appreciate it I'm cool though
I appreciate the studio and the environment but I am staying calm.


Was one hell of a shoot too
The shooting was an intense experience.


Ima loving ass nigga
I am a caring person.


Internet persona governing y'all brain like Bluetooth
The internet is controlling people's minds like Bluetooth devices.


Went and picked out a new suit
I went and bought a new suit.


Ain't get the job bc my language was too crude
I did not get the job because my language was not professional enough.


Ain't finna stop until brain outta loose screws
I won't stop until my mind is completely free of any unnecessary thoughts.


Ain't finna stop till I taste good couscous
I won't stop until I taste the best of everything.


I aim for the top
I am aiming for the best possible outcome.


Vapors said id do it man I can't fucking not
I have to do it because Vapors said I can.


Surgery tryna jus get my veins out a knot
I am undergoing surgery to relieve myself of the emotional pain I have been feeling.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Omavi Minder

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