Bank Teller Freestyle
Popcaan Lyrics


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Hustle hustle
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
Black mask paw mi face
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

Overall Meaning

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

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