Gangsta Love
Mr. Lil One Lyrics


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Baby, I know that right about now you might think
That we ain't going to make it but don't worry
Believe in me and call my name whenever you need me
I'll always be there for you no matter what my daddy says

[Chorus]
Daddy I'm in love with a thug
Daddy I'm in love with a gangsta.
Daddy I'm in love with a thug
Don't be mad cause I'm in love with a gangsta.

I never thought that I would meet the girl
That would stick around even though you told me
That your parents use to say I told you so
He's a bald headed gangster
And through his eyes I see insanity
But girl that never stopped you
And to this day I rock you
You're my girl
And you're the one that's always been around
When I needed love you held me tight
You kissed me through the night
People told you that I was violent
People told you that I was crazy
But still we both remain as one
When you feel pain, I feel the pain
You never left my side
When you was mad you kept it all inside
You never told me matter fact you use to hold me
And that was just like nothing
Like the world was made for me and you
You're so damn strong
I dedicate to you this song
Cause you're the woman that's seen the way
I've now became a man
I now make money off my raps
Don't need to take fools off the map
But I will if I have to don't think that I went soft
All things be the same
I'll put a hole inside your brain.

[Chorus]

I'm gonna thank you for those times
You put a smile upon my face
You've always been able to make me see
That life be rough but I be tough
I gotta keep on fighting
All them trials and tribulations
Life ain't never been fair
But I gotta stay on top to make it through
I gotta make it can't let no muthafucker take it
I always keep it real with the shit that I reveal
I can't let all them evil thoughts
That creep up all inside me
I gotta maintain composure
Cause the devil walks beside me
Got good and bad upon my shoulders
But I feel one heavy
I'm so deranged
My mind's insane
I'm cursed
I'm dead already
Now what am I to do when death
Keeps calling out my name
I feel the pain but I won't complain
I'll sit and watch the rain
Start thinking
Reminiscing bout them times we use to have
All them times we still be having
Cause it's you that's got the manin
Thoughts that make me see how much I love you
I put no one above you
And I'm always thinking of you.

[Chorus]

I wanted to sweat you
Since the very first day that I met you
But girl you made me wait
Do you remember our first date
I tried to grab your hand
You pushed me back and told me to stop
When all that I wanted to do was hold
And try to make you mine
Whoever thought that me and you
Would get to be what we now be
Two joined together as one forever
You and I will stick together
Baby you're the one that's made me realize
That life is what you make it
And without you I won't make it .

That's right I know yous in love
With this gangsta a real G
Coming out that SD baby
It's just you and me for eternity
Know what I'm sayin

[Chorus]

This is going out
To the one that's made my life complete
For you have got to be an angel
Sent from up above
Cause ain't no other girl
Would have put up with the kinda shit I do
I'm a criminal, I'm a gansta
And I do all that shit that evil fools do
But you've sticked by me no matter
What happens and I love you
Much respect





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Gangsta Love" by Mr. Lil One is about a man expressing his love for a woman who has stayed by his side despite being warned against him. He acknowledges that she may have doubts about their relationship, but reassures her that he will always be there for her. The song also touches on the struggles of life and how the couple will stick together through it all. Mr. Lil One dedicates the song to his love, expressing gratitude for the happiness she brings to his life.


The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the woman's love for a thug, which could be a reference to the danger and excitement that comes with loving someone involved in illegal activities. The singer acknowledges that he has a violent past and can resort to violence if necessary. However, he wants his woman to know that no matter what happens, he will always love her.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I know that right about now you might think That we ain't going to make it but don't worry
The situation must be causing you anxiety, but do not worry because I have faith that we will pull through.


Believe in me and call my name whenever you need me I'll always be there for you no matter what my daddy says
Trust me and reach out to me whenever you need me because I will always be there for you, despite my father's disapproval.


Daddy I'm in love with a thug Daddy I'm in love with a gangsta. Daddy I'm in love with a thug Don't be mad cause I'm in love with a gangsta.
I am letting my father know that even though the person I am in love with is a thug or gangster, I still love him and there is no reason to be upset about it.


I never thought that I would meet the girl That would stick around even though you told me That your parents use to say I told you so He's a bald headed gangster And through his eyes I see insanity But girl that never stopped you And to this day I rock you You're my girl And you're the one that's always been around
I did not expect to meet someone who would stay with me even after hearing negative things about me from their parents. Despite my bald, gangster appearance and craziness, you stayed with me and have always been there for me.


When I needed love you held me tight You kissed me through the night
In moments when I needed love, you provided physical and emotional comfort and would even hold me tight and kiss me.


People told you that I was violent People told you that I was crazy But still we both remain as one When you feel pain, I feel the pain
Despite others telling you that I was violent and crazy, we still stayed together because we both feel each other's pain.


You never left my side When you was mad you kept it all inside You never told me matter fact you use to hold me And that was just like nothing Like the world was made for me and you You're so damn strong I dedicate to you this song
You have always been a constant in my life, even when you were feeling angry and decided to hold it in. You would hold me close and it was as if nothing else in the world mattered. You are incredibly strong and I am dedicating this song to you.


Cause you're the woman that's seen the way I've now became a man I now make money off my raps Don't need to take fools off the map But I will if I have to don't think that I went soft All things be the same I'll put a hole inside your brain.
You have witnessed my transformation into a man who makes money from my music and doesn't have to resort to violent acts. However, I will still respond with force if necessary.


I'm gonna thank you for those times You put a smile upon my face You've always been able to make me see That life be rough but I be tough
I am expressing gratitude to you for the moments when you have lifted my spirits and reminded me that I can get through even the toughest times.


I gotta keep on fighting All them trials and tribulations Life ain't never been fair But I gotta stay on top to make it through I gotta make it can't let no muthafucker take it
I recognize that life is full of trials and tribulations, and it may not always be fair. However, I need to keep fighting and remain strong to achieve my goals and not allow anyone to take them away from me.


I always keep it real with the shit that I reveal I can't let all them evil thoughts That creep up all inside me I gotta maintain composure Cause the devil walks beside me Got good and bad upon my shoulders But I feel one heavy I'm so deranged My mind's insane I'm cursed I'm dead already
I always remain honest and straightforward with what I reveal, and I need to maintain composure even when I am experiencing dark thoughts. I feel like I am carrying both good and evil inside of me, but the evil side is weighing heavier. I feel like I am already cursed, and my mind is in a state of insanity.


Now what am I to do when death Keeps calling out my name I feel the pain but I won't complain I'll sit and watch the rain
I am contemplating what to do now that death is constantly calling my name. Despite feeling the pain, I will not complain and instead sit silently and watch the rain.


Thoughts that make me see how much I love you I put no one above you And I'm always thinking of you.
I am having thoughts that emphasize how much I love you and how you are such a priority to me. You are above everyone else, and I always have you on my mind.


I wanted to sweat you Since the very first day that I met you But girl you made me wait Do you remember our first date
I have been interested in you since the day we met, but you made me wait before letting me get closer to you. Do you remember our first date?


When all that I wanted to do was hold And try to make you mine Whoever thought that me and you Would get to be what we now be Two joined together as one forever You and I will stick together
All I wanted was to hold you and try to make you mine, and it's amazing to me that we are now together as one. You and I will always stick together.


Baby you're the one that's made me realize That life is what you make it And without you I won't make it .
You have helped me realize that life is what you make of it, and without you, I wouldn't be able to make it.


That's right I know yous in love With this gangsta a real G Coming out that SD baby It's just you and me for eternity Know what I'm sayin
I know that you are in love with a true gangster from San Diego, and we will be together for eternity.


This is going out To the one that's made my life complete For you have got to be an angel Sent from up above Cause ain't no other girl Would have put up with the kinda shit I do I'm a criminal, I'm a gansta And I do all that shit that evil fools do But you've sticked by me no matter What happens and I love you Much respect
This song is dedicated to you, the one who has made my life complete. You are like an angel sent from above, and there is no other girl who would put up with the things I have done. Even though I am a criminal and do all sorts of evil things, you have stuck by me through everything and I love you for it.




Lyrics © DistroKid, CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MAYFIELD, MCCARY, MORRIS, R, STOCKMAN

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