Bank Teller Freestyle
Popcaan Lyrics
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We born bad you no affi ask mi
Hustle hustle
Too fuking bad you no affi ask mi
Dem gal yah better send on the money
Before me shoot off every hackney
The bank get rob ina the place
Them know how mi bloodclaath skull hot
Hey gal put the money in a the bag
Before mi affi kill you bee
Before mi affi kill you bee
Wa the fuk this bank teller a pree
Hahaah
Ghetto youth hungry fi money such send on the money gal
Hungry fi money such send on the money gal
Every bloodclaath savings wa in a the bank you fi run it gal
Hot grabber mi a bun in a the bank such you know skull it is hot hi no
Hot grebber mi a bun in a the bank such you know skull it is hot hi no
Them better send on the doe before man affi knock it up
That cash is not enough put some more pan that e no
Hustle hustle every day
Hustle hustle every night
Hustler mi know seh the struggles hard
Ghetto youth hungry fi money such send on the money gal
Hungry fi money such send on the money gal
Every bloodclaath savings wa in a the bank you fi run it gal
In Popcaan's Bank Teller Freestyle, he delivers a message of hustling and seeking success, no matter the circumstances. He starts by asserting his inherent "badness" and his dedication to the hustle, indicating that it comes naturally to him. Popcaan uses violent imagery to describe the lengths he'll go to in order to get what he wants, such as shooting "off every hackney" and killing "you bee" (presumably, the bank teller).
The second verse continues the theme of violence and uses profanity in a more explicit way. Popcaan wears a black mask to rob the bank and demands money with a threatening tone. He emphasizes his "hot skull," underscoring the idea that failure is not an option. Popcaan urges the bank teller to give him more money, indicating that what he has is not enough.
Overall, Popcaan's Bank Teller Freestyle is a gritty and intense song that emphasizes the struggle of life in the ghetto and the lengths that people sometimes feel they need to go to in order to survive. It's a powerful commentary on economic inequality and the social factors that often force people into difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hustle hustle
I work hard every day
We born bad you no affi ask mi
I come from a tough upbringing and don't need to explain my ways
Too fuking bad you no affi ask mi
It's unfortunate that people don't understand my actions
Dem gal yah better send on the money
These women better transfer the funds to me
Before me shoot off every hackney
Or else, they will face the consequences
Black mask paw mi face
I'm covering my identity so I won't be caught
The bank get rob ina the place
I'm robbing the bank
Them know how mi bloodclaath skull hot
I'm intense and ready to harm anyone who obstructs me
Hey gal put the money in a the bag
Women, hurry up and place the money in the bag
Before mi affi kill you bee
Before I have to harm you
Wa the fuk this bank teller a pree
What is this bank teller thinking?
Ghetto youth hungry fi money such send on the money gal
I'm a youth from the ghetto in need of money
Every bloodclaath savings wa in a the bank you fi run it gal
I want every last penny in the bank
Hot grabber mi a bun in a the bank such you know skull it is hot hi no
I'm taking everything quickly because I'm in a hurry
Them better send on the doe before man affi knock it up
I'm giving them a warning to transfer the funds
That cash is not enough put some more pan that e no
I want more money than what's there
Hustler mi know seh the struggles hard
I understand how tough it is to make a living
Hustle hustle every day
I work hard every day
Hustle hustle every night
I work hard every night
Ghetto youth hungry fi money such send on the money gal
I'm a youth from the ghetto in need of money
Every bloodclaath savings wa in a the bank you fi run it gal
I want every last penny in the bank
Writer(s): Andrae Hugh Sutherland, Andrew Sayeed Myrie
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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