Casanova
Nasty C Lyrics

You have reached the voice mailbox of...
The song opens with a voicemail greeting, which is a reference to the Black legend of Casanova, announcing that the song is about the singer, Casanova.

Casanova, my name is Casanova
The singer introduces himself as Casanova, a name that implies a ladies' man or someone who is smooth with women.

I got tatts and gold, I'm doing the most...
Casanova describes his appearance, stating that he has tattoos and wears a lot of gold, which highlights his wealth and status in the community.

As you know, about a lot of black folk
Casanova makes a reference to the stereotypes about the lifestyle and attitude of black people, acknowledging that these stereotypes exist.

I'm always with my woes, we're some animals...
Casanova describes his close circle of friends as 'woes', a slang term for close friends. He likens their group to animals, suggesting that they are wild and fierce.

Back at home
Casanova changes the perspective of the song by addressing the listener and highlighting his roots.

It's always gas and smoke
Casanova describes the environment in his home neighborhood as always filled with gas and smoke, which signifies tension and danger.

It's highly flammable
Casanova goes on to suggest that the environment is highly volatile and could easily erupt into violence.

So watch how you approach
Casanova warns the listener to be careful with their actions and words, knowing that it could result in conflict or violence.

Bro, we got this off the floor
Casanova is referring to his wealth and success, and lets the listener know that he started from scratch and built it all himself.

We had no capital
Despite starting with nothing, Casanova and his friends succeeded and made something out of nothing.

It's fucking magical
Casanova expresses his awe and amazement at his own success, calling it almost magical in nature.

Yeah, I shot back at a shooting star
Casanova refers to himself as a 'shooting star', someone who is destined for greatness. He says he 'shot back' at his own star, meaning he doubled down on his own potential.

This right here's not a human heart
Casanova likens his success to being almost inhuman, suggesting that his drive and ambition set him apart from others.

My beats Metro-Boomin hard
Casanova references the popular music producer Metro-Boomin and suggests that his music is similarly hard and powerful.

Since High school I refused to starve
Casanova reminisces about his early days and suggests that he has always worked hard to achieve his goals and never accepted failure.

The high was easy, school was hard
Casanova reflects on his own struggles in school and suggests that despite these difficulties, he was always destined for success.

I chose my path and moved along
Casanova is proud of his own agency and ability to make good choices in his life.

And now I'm living proof for some
Casanova recognizes that his success serves as an inspiration to others.

FY I know girls that love me more than they own bodies
The rapper brags about the level of adoration he receives from women who love him.

That's for me to know and for their men to know they sloppy
Casanova suggests that he has romantic relationships with women who are in other relationships, and that these relationships are kept secret.

I know people that'd bet on anything to stop me
The rapper suggests that people are actively trying to prevent his success.

I don't know if anything can stop me
Despite the obstacles, Casanova remains confident in his own ability to succeed.

We move as a whole
Casanova shifts the song's focus back to his community, highlighting the importance of unity in his group of friends.

We don't fuck with snakes
Casanova suggests that his community does not allow for betrayal or deception, avoiding those who would hurt or betray them.

We don't fuck with roaches
Casanova extends this metaphor to suggest that his community does not tolerate people or situations that are dirty or beggarly in nature.

So, we trust who we know
Casanova stresses the importance of trust in his community, only placing trust in those who have been proven to be reliable.

You don't know us so
Casanova tells the listener that they do not understand his community or the relationships within it, suggesting they should not judge them.

Accept the one you own
The rapper suggests that the listener should focus on their own relationships and issues, rather than trying to understand or judge his own community.

Casanova
The song ends with a repetition of the singer's name, reinforcing his identity and presence.

My name is Casanova
The final line of the song reasserts the singer's introduction at the beginning of the song and brings the track full circle.

Casanova
The outro repeats the artist's name one last time, making sure the listener remembers who he is and what the song is about.

My nam-my name is Casanova
The outro draws attention to the artist's name one last time, emphasizing its importance and identity.

Casanova
The final repetition of the artist's name reinforces its importance and identity to the listener.

I got tatts and gold
The rapper describes his physical appearance, highlighting his tattoos and jewelry.

I'm doing the most
Casanova brags about his lifestyle and success, suggesting that he is living his life to the fullest.