ATW
Maxo Kream Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah, yeah

I remember niggas turned on me
Niggas actin' like they never
Really heard of me
Now I'm hoppin' out with pistols
Let it burn on 'em
Watching how the tables turned on 'em

Treat your niggas like your brothers
You would never turn your back
Right or wrong for your brothers
You would bust a nigga cap
Used to mob deep as hell
You had a hundred niggas strapped
Now you locked up in jail
Where them hundred niggas at?
Probably tryna fuck your main, they
Ain't worried 'bout you, nigga
But they screaming free your name
On they Instagram and Twitter
Niggas cappin' for the 'gram but they
Ain't give you one dollar
How that post to be your mans
But he ain't checkin' on your momma?
Took away your commissary
Think the boss man on some jelly shit
Had 50 bands on you
But they put it with the evidence
Your name ring bells
Still eating in the county
Before you made it to your cell
You had soups and brownies
You gon' eat regardless
But your niggas left you starvin'
But when the drama pop off
You the first one they callin'
Remember whatchamacallit took the box
And stole the pounds
And you pulled up on his block
With the Glock and gunned him down
Caught him lackin' from behind
You cocked the 9 and popped the iron
Put your life on the line
But your niggas let you down
You ain't bitchin', you ain't cryin'
Got a heart of a lion
No snitchin', testifyin', day for day
You do the time
Your lawyer said your homie snitchin'
You thought it was a lie
Then you read that black and white
Broke your heart and crushed your pride
The same blood nigga that you
Called your lil' bro
The same lil' nigga droppin'
Names like a hoe
Took him to interrogation, he was posin'
Fake stiff let them crackers fast talk him
Now he shakin' like a bitch
Laws threw some time at
Him, started singin', taylor Swift
Told on you for a
Coca-Cola and some cigarettes
Cut from a different cloth
These fuck niggas made different
Screamin' "death before dishonor"
Swear to God, you really live it
Laws tried to question you
You told them crackers burn in hell
Take a 38 shell before you ever talk to 12

I remember niggas turned on me
Niggas actin' like they never
Really heard of me
Now I'm hoppin' out with pistols
Let it burn on 'em
Watching how the tables turned on 'em

I've been betrayed, I've been betrayed
Hoppin' out with Ks, aimin' at they face
Bitch, I've been betrayed




I've been betrayed
Hoppin' out with Ks, aimin' at they face

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maxo Kream's song "ATW" depict the theme of betrayal and loyalty among friends. The artist reflects on his experiences with individuals who turned their backs on him, acting as if they never knew him. The opening lines convey a sense of defiance and empowerment as Maxo declares that he is now carrying pistols, ready to confront those who have betrayed him. He watches as the tables turn on these individuals, possibly indicating that they will face the consequences of their actions.


The lyrics also touch upon the concept of brotherhood and loyalty. Maxo emphasizes the importance of treating friends like family, never betraying or abandoning them. He highlights the hypocrisy of those who claim to be friends, but are more focused on their own interests and desires. The artist explores the idea that true friends are those who support and care for one another, even in difficult circumstances.


The second verse illustrates a specific instance of betrayal, where someone close to Maxo steals drugs from him. In response, Maxo confronts the individual and takes revenge by shooting him. However, he also expresses disappointment in his so-called friends for not standing by him during his time of need. The lyrics reveal Maxo's strength and resilience in the face of adversity, as he remains stoic and determined, refusing to show weakness or give in to despair.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement and excitement.


I remember niggas turned on me
I recall people who were once loyal to me betraying me.


Niggas actin' like they never Really heard of me
People pretending they don't know me or my reputation.


Now I'm hoppin' out with pistols Let it burn on 'em
Now I carry guns and will use them to seek revenge.


Watching how the tables turned on 'em
Observing how the situation has shifted against them.


Treat your niggas like your brothers You would never turn your back
Treating close friends like family and always being loyal to them.


Right or wrong for your brothers You would bust a nigga cap
Regardless of the morality, you would harm someone for your brothers' sake.


Used to mob deep as hell You had a hundred niggas strapped
Formerly, you were part of a strong and heavily armed group.


Now you locked up in jail Where them hundred niggas at?
Now that you're imprisoned, those hundred people are nowhere to be found.


Probably tryna fuck your main, they Ain't worried 'bout you, nigga
They are likely pursuing romantic relationships with your significant other, showing they don't care about your well-being.


But they screaming free your name On they Instagram and Twitter
They hypocritically support you publicly but fail to provide any real help or support.


Niggas cappin' for the 'gram but they Ain't give you one dollar
They pretend and show off on social media but never offer any financial assistance.


How that post to be your mans But he ain't checkin' on your momma?
If he's supposed to be your close friend, why isn't he looking out for your family?


Took away your commissary Think the boss man on some jelly shit
The prison administration deprived you of your personal funds, suggesting corruption and favoritism.


Had 50 bands on you But they put it with the evidence
You had a substantial amount of money on you, but it was seized and used against you as evidence.


Your name ring bells Still eating in the county
Your reputation is well-known, and you are still respected within the local jail.


Before you made it to your cell You had soups and brownies
Even before getting to your cell, you had gained respect and favor among other inmates, who would share meals with you.


You gon' eat regardless But your niggas left you starvin'
You will survive and thrive on your own, but your so-called friends abandoned and neglected you.


But when the drama pop off You the first one they callin'
Despite their betrayal, they still rely on you to handle and resolve conflicts.


Remember whatchamacallit took the box And stole the pounds
Recalling when an individual, whose name doesn't matter, stole your drugs and profits.


And you pulled up on his block With the Glock and gunned him down
Seeking revenge, you confronted him on his territory and fatally shot him.


Caught him lackin' from behind You cocked the 9 and popped the iron
Taking advantage of his vulnerability, you prepared your gun and fired.


Put your life on the line But your niggas let you down
You risked your own life for them, but they failed to offer support when you needed it.


You ain't bitchin', you ain't cryin' Got a heart of a lion
Despite the difficult circumstances, you stay strong and resilient, displaying immense bravery.


No snitchin', testifyin', day for day You do the time
You stay true to the code of not snitching and accept your punishment without implicating others.


Your lawyer said your homie snitchin' You thought it was a lie
Upon learning that your close friend was cooperating with the authorities, you initially didn't believe it.


Then you read that black and white Broke your heart and crushed your pride
But when you saw the concrete evidence, it shattered your heart and wounded your self-esteem.


The same blood nigga that you Called your lil' bro
The person related to you who you considered your little brother.


The same lil' nigga droppin' Names like a hoe
That very person is now willingly revealing names like a promiscuous person.


Took him to interrogation, he was posin' Fake stiff let them crackers fast talk him
During the police questioning, he acted tough but quickly succumbed to pressure and revealed information.


Now he shakin' like a bitch Laws threw some time at Him, started singin', taylor Swift
Now he is scared and behaving cowardly, as the authorities have imposed a significant prison sentence on him, causing him to cooperate and sing like Taylor Swift.


Told on you for a Coca-Cola and some cigarettes
He betrayed you in exchange for insignificant rewards like a Coca-Cola and cigarettes.


Cut from a different cloth These fuck niggas made different
You come from a distinct background and have a different character compared to these disloyal individuals.


Screamin' 'death before dishonor' Swear to God, you really live it
You strongly adhere to the principle of choosing death over betraying your principles and values, proving your sincerity.


Laws tried to question you You told them crackers burn in hell
When the authorities attempted to interrogate you, you firmly rejected their authority and expressed your disdain for them.


Take a 38 shell before you ever talk to 12
You would rather inflict self-harm and face the consequences than cooperate or speak to law enforcement.


I've been betrayed, I've been betrayed Hoppin' out with Ks, aimin' at they face
Emphasizing that you have experienced severe betrayal and now retaliate with violence, targeting their faces with assault rifles.


Bitch, I've been betrayed I've been betrayed Hoppin' out with Ks, aimin' at they face
Assertively reiterating the feeling of betrayal and the aggressive means by which you seek revenge.




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Written by: BRANDEN MCNAIR, EMEKWANEM OGUGUA BIOSAH JR.

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@sinceredroga2152

This whole album is underrated I can’t wait to collaborate wit him bro he should be way bigger rnπŸ’―πŸ™πŸΎ

@alvinross7243

How tf does this video only have 6 comments, maxo kills the game

@Golgo_NuWave

Because nobody likes real shit that's why. A real man or gangsta or a gangsta that is a man is always misunderstood

@johndoe-id4bf

Free greedo nigga! They give him 20 years man that shit is so sad, glad he made some bread for his family!πŸ™πŸ½

@DH___

Damn I slept on this one!

@HealallPain

03 killed this shit

@jayv7620

Watch how the tables turn on em

@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID

"I remember niggas turned on me / niggas acting like they never really heard of me".

@eitan8144

Underrated AF

@glocksantana853

Maxo so fuckin underrated big legend no cap

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