“Vamp” is short for “vampire,” a recurrent theme on the record. On this track, though, Carti crowns himself the “King Vamp,” a name which he seemingly assigns to his fan base as well.
King Vamp
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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Yeah (open that shit up, slatt)
Rockstar bitch, you already know that
Yeah (slatt), ayy, okay
Slatt, slatt (yeah), slatt, slatt
Slatt, slatt (yeah), slatt, slatt
Slatt, slatt (yeah, yeah), yeah
What? What? (Whole Lotta Red)
K-I-N-G V-A-M-P
Yeah, that's me
K-I-N-G V-A-M-P
Yeah, that's me
I'm a dark knight, bitch, yeah, I can't sleep
I'm a dark knight, bitch, yeah, I can't sleep (yeah)
I fly in the sky, I got wings on my feet (yeah)
When the sun goes down, yeah, it's time to creep
When the sun goes down, yeah, it's time to creep
When the sun goes down, yeah, it's time to creep
Zombie (yeah)
Uh, shawty told me that she been lookin' for me (talkin' 'bout, yeah, talkin' 'bout)
Bitch, I meant wildin' on it
I been ballin' harder since the death of Kobe
I'm so close to the fire, I got a nosebleed
If you think you hotter than this, you gotta show me (show what?)
If you think you hotter than this, you gotta show me (slatt, slatt, slatt, slatt)
If you think you hotter than this, you gotta show me
I just called my label up, I think they owe me (I don't care)
I just called my label up, I think they owe me (yeah, racks)
I been on the codeine (Whole Lotta Red)
I been movin' slowly (Whole Lotta Red)
Can't let a nigga hold me
Bitch, I'm a OG
I got older, I got bright
I got older (old, yeah), I got wise (wise, yeah)
I got older (yeah), I got wise (wise)
I got fat pockets, but my jeans tight (tight, tight)
Keep that gun on me, bitch, I won't fight (pop it)
Keep that stick on me, bitch, I won't fight, yeah
K-I-N-G V-A-M-P
Yeah, that's me
K-I-N-G V-A-M-P (what? What? Go, what?)
Yeah, that's me
I'm a dark knight, bitch, yeah, I can't sleep
I'm a dark knight, bitch, yeah, I can't sleep (yeah)
I fly in the sky, I got wings on my feet (yeah)
When the sun goes down, yeah, it's time to creep
When the sun goes down, yeah, it's time to creep
When the sun goes down, yeah, it's time to creep
(What? What? What? What?)
(What? What? What? What?)
When the sun goes down, yeah, it's time to creep
When the sun goes down, yeah, it's time to creep, yeah
When the sun goes down, yeah, it's time to creep, yeah
The lyrics to Playboi Carti's "King Vamp" speak to his dark persona and the power he exudes as a "king" of the rap game. The opening verses of the song convey his confidence and swagger, with the phrases "rockstar bitch, you already know that" and "what? what?" emphasizing his boldness and fearlessness. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "K-I-N-G V-A-M-P, yeah that's me," reinforces his dominance and self-assurance.
The second verse delves deeper into Carti's ominous presence, as he proclaims himself a "dark knight" who cannot sleep. This reinforces his image as an enigmatic and slightly threatening figure, with his references to flying and creeping adding to the mystical and eerie nature of the song. The lyrics "keep that gun on me, bitch, I won't fight" also suggest that Carti is not one to shy away from confrontation or violence when necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
Slatt, slatt
An exclamation used to convey enthusiasm, similar to saying 'let's go'
Rockstar bitch, you already know that
I am a successful and famous musician, and I don't need to explain it to anyone
K-I-N-G V-A-M-P, Yeah, that's me
I am the king of my industry, and nobody can deny it
I'm a dark knight, bitch, yeah, I can't sleep
I am a powerful and mysterious figure who doesn't rest and is always on the move
I fly in the sky, I got wings on my feet
I am unstoppable and nothing can hold me back, not even gravity
When the sun goes down, yeah, it's time to creep
I come alive at night and embrace my dark side, ready to do whatever it takes to succeed
Zombie
I am relentless and unstoppable, like a zombie coming back to life
If you think you hotter than this, you gotta show me
I am the best and I challenge anyone who disagrees to prove me wrong
I just called my label up, I think they owe me
I am successful and have earned everything I have achieved
I been on the codeine, I been movin' slowly
I have been taking drugs to cope with my success and the pressures of my industry
Can't let a nigga hold me, bitch, I'm a OG
I won't let anyone control my career or my life, I am an original gangster
I got older, I got bright, I got fat pockets, but my jeans tight
I have aged and become wiser, but I still maintain my flashy and stylish persona
Keep that stick on me, bitch, I won't fight, yeah
I am willing to protect myself and my success at all costs, and I won't back down from a challenge
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jordan Carter, Yung Yean Cho
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@f3p
Carti: “I’m a Dark Knight”
Batman: This mf spittin.
Carti: “I can’t sleep”
People with Insomnia: BARS!
Carti: “I got wings on my feet”
The Greek god Hermes: He spittin flames!
Carti: “When the sun goes down, yeah it’s time to creep”
Sex predators: FIRE!!
Thanks for the kind replies it feels good to make people laugh
@dragonxetron7833
at this point, the instrumental is rapping and he's the beat
@kromedomegg3267
yea this shit garbage they overhyped it that's tuff!!!
@zxnaz_
@@kromedomegg3267 deadass I’m disappointed
@danielkuhn5585
It’s straight trash
@jitraw3926
P U R E GARBAGE 🗑
@micahh1of1
@@jitraw3926 remember this is 1 song , check the rest you’ll like it bruh
@logburner
now yall like the album 💀
@PicolloRun
ong
@chosen1667
Waaaaaaaaaaaah
@rennycepeda6576
shit grew up on me fr