Gangster
Paranoid Social Club Lyrics


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I want it all
Money, power, respect
I want a couple hundred thou
To throw around when I bet
I want the sweet taste of success
And the sound of a check
I want revenge of my enemies
Surrounded in red
But I never killed my man
Or even wanted some cash
But when I see the life they livin
I just want it so bad
I want hit men and body guards
Butlers and maids
Politicians in my pocket
Cause the government's paid

Would you still be there by my side
If I was a different type of guy

Chorus:
Would you still want me if I's gangster
(x2)

If nice guys finish last
Then maybe I could be a villain
And I'd get there fast
Maybe I could get the women
I could get the stash
I could even make a killin
I could get some cash
But they all say that money
Can't buy you love
But it can get you sex
And all types of drugs
Can get you guest list
In the finest clubs
It can get you well dressed
In the designer duds

Would you still be there by my side
If I drove a different type of ride

Chorus

I'll get a credit on a drive
For a homicide
Cause when the witness stops his car
There'll be a bomb inside
So don't make me make your mama cry
I never said I was an honest guy
I shoot up a restaurant
On Valentine's Day
Just cause they don't cook
Italian my way
I'll be the Godfather Don
But not if you're gone
So please tell me if you're gonna stay

Would you still be there by my side
If I lived out a life of crime





Would you want me if I's gangster (x9)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paranoid Social Club's song Gangster describe the desire for power, money, respect, and success. The singer wants to live the life of a gangster, with hit men, bodyguards, butlers, and politicians under their control. The lyrics suggest that the desire for a life of crime stems in part from envy of the lives of others, and the perceived ease with which they live, while the singer struggles.


The song is a commentary on contemporary American society, where an obsession with wealth and power often leads people to overlook moral and ethical considerations. The singer presents a hypothetical question to the listener, asking if they would still be there for him if he were a gangster. The singer wants to be sure that their loved ones will support them no matter what.


In the chorus, the singer repeats the question of whether the listener would still want them if they were a gangster. The lyrics suggest that maybe becoming a villain would be an easier path to success than trying to be a good, honest person. The song also touches on violence and criminal activities the singer would undertake to achieve success, which is not justified.


Line by Line Meaning

I want it all
I desire all the typical things associated with success such as money, power, and respect.


Money, power, respect
The three things I want more than anything.


I want a couple hundred thou
I desire a few hundred thousand dollars to casually bet with.


To throw around when I bet
I want to have a lot of money to bet with and not worry about the outcome.


I want the sweet taste of success
I desire the good feeling of being successful.


And the sound of a check
I enjoy the satisfying sound that comes with cashing a large check.


I want revenge of my enemies
I seek to get back at those who have wronged me.


Surrounded in red
I want to bask in the pleasure of seeing them suffer.


But I never killed my man
I have never murdered anyone.


Or even wanted some cash
I do not have a strong desire for money.


But when I see the life they livin
Seeing the glamorous lives of others makes me envious and want it for myself.


I just want it so bad
I crave success and everything that comes with it.


I want hit men and body guards
I wish to have access to hit men and bodyguards for protection.


Butlers and maids
I desire to have people to serve me.


Politicians in my pocket
I want to control political figures by bribing them.


Cause the government's paid
Because I have money and influence, I can control the government.


Would you still be there by my side
If I were a different type of person, would you still stay with me?


If I was a different type of guy
If I were not the person I am now, would you still want to be with me?


Would you still want me if I's gangster
If I were a gangster, would you still love me?


If nice guys finish last
If kind-hearted people are always passed over for more aggressive types.


Then maybe I could be a villain
I could become a bad person instead of a nice one.


And I'd get there fast
I could become successful more quickly as a villain.


Maybe I could get the women
I might attract more women as a bad boy.


I could get the stash
I could amass a large amount of money if I were a villain.


I could even make a killin
I could even make a large sum of money by killing people.


But they all say that money
A common saying is that money is not everything.


Can't buy you love
Money cannot buy true love.


And all types of drugs
Having a lot of money can provide access to various kinds of drugs.


Can get you guest list
Money can help a person get onto the guest list at exclusive clubs and events.


In the finest clubs
The most luxurious and expensive clubs.


It can get you well dressed
Having money means you can dress well in designer clothing.


In the designer duds
High-end and fashionable clothing.


If I drove a different type of ride
If I drove a different kind of car - would you still be with me?


I'll get a credit on a drive
I could get a high status in the world of driving.


For a homicide
For killing someone.


Cause when the witness stops his car
When a witness to my crime stops their car.


There'll be a bomb inside
I'll put a bomb in their car and blow them up.


So don't make me make your mama cry
Don't make me upset because I'll hurt you and your family.


I never said I was an honest guy
I have never claimed to be an honest person.


I shoot up a restaurant
I'll shoot up a restaurant full of people.


On Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is supposed to be a day of love and caring.


Just cause they don't cook
Because the restaurant doesn't make food the way I like it.


Italian my way
I want my Italian food made the way I want it.


I'll be the Godfather Don
I'll have power over the mafia in the role of the Godfather.


But not if you're gone
I would only want this if you're still with me.


So please tell me if you're gonna stay
Will you stay with me?




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