A Gangsta's Pain
Moneybagg Yo Lyrics


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(Who made this beat?)
Oh-oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, yeah
(Twysted Genius, baby)
(SCALEZ)

Ran into some dead ends, rerouted, made a way
Tennis chain, ring, watch, light on the ice today
Street nigga from the M, that's where you gotta keep a K
It don't matter killers killin' killers, ain't nobody safe
Bullets don't discriminate, just had to remind you
No matter how you try to dodge the bullshit, it come find you
Tryna put me in the middle 'cause my nigga robbed you
Told you not to fuck with 'em but you act like you had to
Pink slip, eight whips, ain't none of 'em rented
Bitch, I'm havin' money now, so talk to me different
Run the hunnids through the money counter before we deposit
Life good, bitch bad, everything exotic
I'm cool waitin' a lil' longer for somethin' I deserve
The streets ain't for everybody, that's why they made the curb
Get clumsy talkin' 'bout Elo, I'm trippin' over words
It was SuperBowl night, wish he ain't make that serve
Have you ever got that phone call that made your heart drop?
Problems every time you turn around, you live a hard knock
Free my nigga, heard the feds caught him pickin' up a box
Numbers switchin' on these glizzys, it came with the boom stock
I went back to where I grew up, and I bought the residence
They come for me but I can't let 'em get me out my element
It's easy buildin' up a name but can you keep it relevant?
Play on my name, you see more choppers than veteran
And I said what I said, won't beat around the bush
Paint your block, my favorite color red, now you a pound of kush
I can put my hands in my pocket, everybody with me push
These Cartiers remind of the days when I was overlooked
Fuck up after fuck up day by day, now I'm havin' my way
Reason you can't get your own steak, 'cause you keep watchin' my plate
I've been layin' low, playin' slow, stackin' change
Made it through the rain, can you feel a gangsta pain? (Oh, oh-oh, oh)

Made it through the rain, can you feel a gangsta pain? (Oh, oh-oh, oh)




The streets ain't for everybody, that's why they made the curb
Ran into some dead ends, rerouted, made a way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to MoneyBagg Yo's song A Gangsta's Pain depict the realities of being a street nigga from Memphis where keeping a K (Kalashnikov) is necessary for survival. The song talks about the struggles, disappointments, and victories of a man who has gone through the hard knocks of life to make it in the rap game. He boasts of his newfound wealth, which he uses to buy expensive jewelry, cars, and exotic items. He warns his enemies that he won't beat around the bush and that he is always ready with choppers (guns) to protect his name and property. The chorus emphasizes the fact that the streets are not for everybody and that it takes a lot of resilience, strength, and determination to survive the gun violence, drugs, and bad influences that come with street life.


The song has several interesting facts that make it stand out among other rap tracks. Firstly, the song was produced by Twysted Genius and SCALEZ, two renowned producers known for their unique sound and style. Secondly, MoneyBagg Yo released the song as part of his fourth studio album, A Gangsta's Pain, which features several other chart-topping hits such as Wockesha, Shottas (Lala), and Hard for the Next featuring Future. Thirdly, the song became a commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, making it MoneyBagg Yo's first number one album. Fourthly, the song features a sample of Mary J. Blige's hit song Not Gon' Cry, which adds to the soulful and emotional nature of the track. Fifthly, the song was given a four-star rating by Rolling Stone, which praised it for its "sense of triumph and clarity of purpose." Sixthly, the video for the song features several luxurious settings, including expensive cars, beautiful women, and lavish mansions, which showcase the artist's newfound wealth and status. Seventhly, the song's lyrics address several social issues, including gun violence, drug addiction, street life, and systemic poverty. Eighthly, the song features MoneyBagg Yo's signature drawl and wordplay, which have earned him a large following among rap fans. Ninthly, the chorus of the song, which emphasizes the pain and struggles of being a gangsta, has become a popular catchphrase on social media platforms. Lastly, the chord progression for the song is not known, as the production heavily relies on sample-based programming, hard-hitting drums, and 808 basslines.


Chords: Not available


Line by Line Meaning

Ran into some dead ends, rerouted, made a way
I faced challenges, but I found new paths and succeeded


Tennis chain, ring, watch, light on the ice today
I'm flaunting my wealth with expensive jewelry


Street nigga from the M, that's where you gotta keep a K
I'm from the streets and you need to carry a gun there


It don't matter killers killin' killers, ain't nobody safe
Even criminals are in danger and not safe from violence


Bullets don't discriminate, just had to remind you
Anyone can be hit by bullets, regardless of who they are


No matter how you try to dodge the bullshit, it come find you
You can't escape problems, they eventually catch up to you


Tryna put me in the middle 'cause my nigga robbed you
You're trying to involve me in your problems because your friend robbed me


Told you not to fuck with 'em but you act like you had to
I warned you not to associate with him, but you didn't listen


Pink slip, eight whips, ain't none of 'em rented
I own eight cars, and they're not rentals


Bitch, I'm havin' money now, so talk to me different
I have more money now, so don't talk to me like before


Run the hunnids through the money counter before we deposit
I count my cash before depositing it in the bank


Life good, bitch bad, everything exotic
I'm living a good life with luxurious things


I'm cool waitin' a lil' longer for somethin' I deserve
I can be patient for things that I've rightfully earned


Get clumsy talkin' 'bout Elo, I'm trippin' over words
When discussing my accomplishments, I get excited and lose my words


It was SuperBowl night, wish he ain't make that serve
I regret a decision made on a significant night


Have you ever got that phone call that made your heart drop?
Have you ever received bad news that made you feel anxious?


Problems every time you turn around, you live a hard knock
I face difficulties every time I try to move forward


Free my nigga, heard the feds caught him pickin' up a box
My friend was arrested by the police for what they believed to be drugs


Numbers switchin' on these glizzys, it came with the boom stock
The firearms I have access to can switch numbers and function with different ammunition


I went back to where I grew up, and I bought the residence
I purchased the childhood home where I was raised


They come for me but I can't let 'em get me out my element
My enemies are after me, but I can't let them affect me


It's easy buildin' up a name but can you keep it relevant?
It's easy to gain popularity, but can you maintain it?


Play on my name, you see more choppers than veteran
If you mess with me, you'll face more weapons than in a war zone


And I said what I said, won't beat around the bush
I spoke my mind clearly without any hesitation


Paint your block, my favorite color red, now you a pound of kush
I can cause harm to your territory, making you seem powerless


I can put my hands in my pocket, everybody with me push
I have followers who will support me no matter what


These Cartiers remind of the days when I was overlooked
My luxury watch reminds me of the times when I was not acknowledged


Fuck up after fuck up day by day, now I'm havin' my way
I made mistakes repeatedly, but now I'm successful


Reason you can't get your own steak, 'cause you keep watchin' my plate
You can't improve yourself because you're too busy being envious of my success


I've been layin' low, playin' slow, stackin' change
I've been avoiding the spotlight, taking my time, and saving my money


Made it through the rain, can you feel a gangsta pain? (Oh, oh-oh, oh)
I overcame hardship in my life, can you empathize with my struggles?




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Demario Dewayne White Jr., Deundraeus Protis, Shelton Scales Jr.

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Ivy Reign

He's worked so hard for years he deserves this ! He's definitely earned it

Demario Dewayen

Thank you for liking my page , Support you showered on me, I hope you never stop listening to my music…

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Simon Sylvester

@Ivy Reign You know what's up

Simon Sylvester

Who remember him from Dat Piff mixtapes?

Ivy Reign

@Nova Hudson lol ive been rocking with bagg since the beginning! Alot of ppl been sleep on him but Now everyone is woke and jumping on the bandwagon but he deserves it hes put in the work for sure!

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J M

He finally getting the recognition he deserves

Victoria Martin

Yesss he really deserves it

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“Ran into some dead ends rerouted MADE A WAY” 💯💯💯

Demario Dewayen

Thank you for liking my page , Support you showered on me, I hope you never stop listening to my music…

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