Since it's release in early January, NLE Choppa's "Shotta Flow" video has amassed more than 12 million views in nearly six weeks. The visual for his breakout record shows a precocious youth who is just as adept at dancing as he is at swinging choppas.
His flows and stylistic choices recall his friend and fellow hometown rapper BlocBoy JB. Yet Choppa is unique. His intensity, voice and dark sense of humor set him apart from the fray. His follow-up record, "Shotta Flow 2," is approaching 2 million views in under a week.
Always business-savvy, Choppa turned down a $3 million dollar deal and opted for a partnership with UnitedMasters, a company that distributes his music while allowing him to keep his masters. With an EP coming in the spring and more videos on the way, the young artist's name is everywhere, even catching the attention of legendary rap mogul Birdman, who he's been spotted sharing studio time with.
Neighborhood Watch
NLE Choppa Lyrics
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I told them niggas stop talkin' to me
Do walk-ups
And then we stand over him and knock his top off
Knock his top off, knock his block off (brrt, brrt, ayy)
Stand over him and knock his top off
They know how we comin', they know we spinnin'
They know how this shit get
Ayy, ayy, ayy
Bitch, I'm rollin' an opp and I'm sippin' on Wock'
And she givin' me top while I'm clutchin' the Glock
AR chop
Didn't have a good look at him, but a nigga still took that shot
Put one in the head
I smacked him with the pistol, left his forehead with a knot
Ride for my dawgs like bike pegs
Try to run, then both legs get shot
Stretch me a 'bow and then stretch me a ho
And then stretch me a opp right at the show
Few niggas came around me got popped
Them niggas wasn't alright with the GOAT
Purple rags on the boat with my ho
Few bitches pullin' up for the loads
Exotic boat, it can go for the low
I told him three racks for this smoke
Glock in his face, I'ma see where his savage at
Shootin' at who? Bitch, you know we ain't havin' that
Shot at the opp, made that bitch hit the cabbage patch
Gave him a vowel, his clip started emptyin'
I'm in Sin City, I'm sinnin' with Silla
We flippin' them bitches, just me and my killers
Mama and daughter, they facin' the pillows
She suckin' my dick while she callin' her nigga
Gave him twenty, but he did it for free
Better come correct, you comin' for me
We droppin' bodies every day of the week
DOA, cold case, deceased
Heard that diss, but we gon' see
Leave no evidence, OCD
I'ma get caught if the camera see me
'Cause I'm bare face, no mask when me meet
Got the neighborhood watch on the corner
Got the neighborhood smokin' marijuana
I got the neighborhood watchin' for the Dada
But little do they know that I'm the one that's gunnin'
On the low, I'm the one that be causin' violence
I be silent on it, but I keep on smilin'
What they don't know is that lil' nigga got bodies
Any problem, he gon' solve it with that rocket
Ayy, high as a bitch, I ain't know where to land
So I landed in coochie with her and her friend
Wanted a Birkin, I gave her a Gucci instead
Brodie, he went out and caught him a body
He told me he need him a Xan', man
Retaliation, that's a must
You bust at us, then you know you a dead man
Nigga ain't spinned on me
Nigga ain't even got that much nuts
Would've got shot in the head, but he ducked
If I miss a shot, then I go make it up
Catch him on the rebound, hundred round go
Mama say stop, but the bullets, they blow
I shoot too much, my fingers sore
Big red dot on the nose for a bozo
Got the neighborhood watch on the corner
Got the neighborhood smokin' marijuana
I got the neighborhood watchin' for the Dada
But little do they know that I'm the one that's gunnin'
On the low, I'm the one that be causin' violence
I be silent on it, but I keep on smilin'
What they don't know is that lil' nigga got bodies
Any problem, he gon' solve it with that rocket
Nigga
Fuck you mean, nigga?
Them niggas know how we be comin', TKO
They know the score, five and oh, we winnin', though
Catch a body, then repent it, ho
Brrt, brrt, brrt, brrt
Get down
Brrt, brrt, brrt
Get down
Brrt, brrt, brrt
Get down, the whole round
Brrt, brrt
The lyrics to NLE Choppa's song "Neighborhood Watch" are a reflection of the violent and deadly gang culture that he associates with. It's a song about taking out one's enemies, with a cold-blooded, merciless attitude that leaves no doubt about the intention to kill. Choppa's lyrics in this song seem to reflect the dangerous world he lives in, where he must be constantly on guard against those who would do him harm. The title of the song itself is a reference to the idea that people in his neighborhood are always watching, looking for any sign of trouble.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. It becomes quickly clear that Choppa is not interested in idle talk or pleasantries with others. He's focused on a single goal – finding and killing his enemies. He talks about the use of force to achieve his goal, no matter what it takes. Choppa's disregard for human life is reinforced by his reference to knocking "his top off" and "knocking his block off," which are both violent references to murder.
Choppa is clearly proud of the violence he inflicts in his community, and he's not afraid to talk openly about it. He refers to himself as "the one that's gunnin'," indicating that he's the one who is taking charge and making things happen. This self-assuredness is reinforced by lines like "Any problem, he gon' solve it with that rocket," which affirm that he's not one to back down from a challenge.
Overall, "Neighborhood Watch" is a disturbing reflection of the violent gang culture that has plagued many communities in America. The song paints a picture of a world where it's kill or be killed, and where there's no end in sight to the cycle of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't what I thought it would be
Reality is different from my expectations.
I told them niggas stop talkin' to me
I don't want any communication with them.
Do walk-ups
We approach and attack them on foot.
And then we stand over him and knock his top off
After shooting him, we linger over the body.
Knock his top off, knock his block off (brrt, brrt, ayy)
We kill him and shoot repeatedly at his head.
They know how we comin', they know we spinnin'
Our enemies are aware of our intentions and methods.
They know how this shit get
Our enemies are familiar with the violence that we cause.
On Grape, check the news
Confirm what I say by watching the news reported on Grape Street.
Bitch, I'm rollin' an opp and I'm sippin' on Wock'
I'm smoking weed and drinking while plotting to attack my enemies.
And she givin' me top while I'm clutchin' the Glock
I'm receiving oral sex while holding a gun.
AR chop
We use an AR-15 rifle to fire at our enemies.
Didn't have a good look at him, but a nigga still took that shot
Even without a clear view, we shoot at anyone who we think is an enemy.
Put one in the head
We shoot our enemies in the head.
I smacked him with the pistol, left his forehead with a knot
I hit my enemy with my gun, leaving a visible wound on his forehead.
Ride for my dawgs like bike pegs
I support and protect my friends like bike pegs do for riders.
Try to run, then both legs get shot
If my enemies try to escape, we shoot both of their legs.
Stretch me a 'bow and then stretch me a ho
We sell drugs and have sex with prostitutes.
And then stretch me a opp right at the show
We attack our enemies during public events.
Few niggas came around me got popped
Several people who came close to me were shot and killed.
Them niggas wasn't alright with the GOAT
Those people did not respect us, the Greatest of All Time.
Purple rags on the boat with my ho
My girlfriend and I are wearing purple bandanas on the boat.
Few bitches pullin' up for the loads
Several women are coming to buy drugs from us.
Exotic boat, it can go for the low
Our boat is unique and on sale for a low price.
I told him three racks for this smoke
I charged him $3,000 for this type of weed.
Glock in his face, I'ma see where his savage at
I'm holding a Glock gun in his face to test his bravery.
Shootin' at who? Bitch, you know we ain't havin' that
We're shooting at our enemies because we won't allow them to attack us.
Shot at the opp, made that bitch hit the cabbage patch
We shot the enemy and sent him to the ground like a cabbage patch.
Gave him a vowel, his clip started emptyin'
We shot him and his gun ran out of bullets.
I'm in Sin City, I'm sinnin' with Silla
I'm in Las Vegas and sinning with my associates.
We flippin' them bitches, just me and my killers
I'm making money by selling drugs with my friends who are also violent.
Mama and daughter, they facin' the pillows
We killed a mother and her daughter by shooting them in their heads with a pillow to silence them.
She suckin' my dick while she callin' her nigga
A woman performs oral sex on me while calling her boyfriend at the same time.
Gave him twenty, but he did it for free
I gave him $20 but he did me a favor without a charge.
Better come correct, you comin' for me
If someone wants to attack me, they should be prepared to face the consequences.
We droppin' bodies every day of the week
We're killing people every day.
DOA, cold case, deceased
The police will not be able to solve the cases of the dead bodies we leave behind.
Heard that diss, but we gon' see
We heard the disrespectful remarks, but we'll soon confront them.
Leave no evidence, OCD
We don't want to leave any clues, so we're careful to clean up the scene.
I'ma get caught if the camera see me
I'll easily get caught if the camera records my face.
'Cause I'm bare face, no mask when me meet
I don't wear a mask to hide my identity when I'm with others.
Got the neighborhood watch on the corner
People in the neighborhood know me and watch me from afar.
Got the neighborhood smokin' marijuana
People in the neighborhood buy marijuana from me and smoke it.
I got the neighborhood watchin' for the Dada
I'm the one who's being watched by the neighborhood.
But little do they know that I'm the one that's gunnin'
The neighborhood is unaware that I'm the one behind the killing spree.
On the low, I'm the one that be causin' violence
I'm responsible for the violent incidents that happen secretly.
I be silent on it, but I keep on smilin'
I don't talk about it, but I continue to act happy about it.
What they don't know is that lil' nigga got bodies
Unknown to the neighborhood, I've killed multiple people already.
Any problem, he gon' solve it with that rocket
If there's any issue, I'll resolve it by using my gun.
Nigga
A derogatory term for a black person.
Fuck you mean, nigga?
What do you want, and why are you talking to me?
Them niggas know how we be comin', TKO
Our enemies know that we'll come at them with a technical knockout.
They know the score, five and oh, we winnin', though
Our enemies know that we've won five times and are still winning against them.
Catch a body, then repent it, ho
I'll kill someone and then ask for forgiveness later.
Brrt, brrt, brrt, brrt
Sound of gunshots.
Get down
Get down to the ground to avoid getting shot.
The whole round
The entire magazine of bullets.
Brrt, brrt
Sound of gunshots.
Ayy
An exclamation expressing approval or excitement.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bryson Lashun Potts, Kodarius Ramone Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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