Gasoline
Prof Lyrics


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Well I have a woman, some type of woman that wonβ€²t let me breathe
Every time I try to go out at night, she always brings gasoline
No longer scared of the fire it just gets hard to breathe

(Do re me fa so)

And I've been putting out this fire for days
And Iβ€²ve been putting out this fire for days

Baby I'm just try to make a livin'
Swashbuckling scraping up chicken for the kitchen
Pardon me, Iβ€²m honestly gonna take a couple dishes
Silverware for instance, itβ€²s all in good business
Practices. Every morning I wake up and think of robbing
Yup I start my motor then I'm floating like a coffin
Coffee is a problem, these waves make me nauseous
When we catch your boat it becomes such a fucking process
I know I should be sleeping, yet Iβ€²m stoking fire
When you say I shouldn't do this
Then youβ€²re preaching to the choir
Ah fuck it I'm coming on board
Iβ€²m eating what you eat and I'm drinking what you pour
It's probably a Monday but I havenβ€²t a clue
Oh you too? Just do like I do

And Iβ€²ve been putting out this fire for days
And I've been putting out this fire for days
Gasoline Gasoline

This is the youngest that Iβ€²m ever going to be
So I'll spend it in a fire storm continue on my spree
Aye! Can you help me sir my house is burning down
Grab a can of gasoline, can you spread it all around?
I smell like a mistake but Iβ€²m living in a fairy tale
Make sure them coffins is nailed shut and buried well
All these bad ideas have me so inspired
I'm absent when my court appearance is required
Iβ€²ve stole a 1000 shoes but I've never put them on
I could never walk a mile, that would take too long
You spill my drink in the club, and then we beefing
Jesus this happens every weekend
Thank you for answering the prayers that I've stolen
Brought em out this time what about this crime
Letβ€²s get the ball rolling!

And Iβ€²ve been putting out this fire for days
And I've been putting out this fire for days
Gasoline Gasoline

I canβ€²t lie that mess I made is risky
Holy shit bro that escalated quickly
Shoot em in the face like a show on Fox
And it don't stop got the 4-4 on lock
Got my own yacht gotta make the po-po hot
Oh god donβ€²t stop got the coke on lock hey
Real men don't back down Real men wake
Up in jail for real how does that sound?
Gotta fight to the end, give the pipe
To the friend put it in get a swing, put the
Bat down

And Iβ€²ve been putting out this fire for days
And I've been putting out this fire for days
Gasoline

(Do re me fa so la)





I'm not getting out... fuck... I donβ€²t plan, I donβ€²t plan on getting back

Overall Meaning

The song "Gasoline" by Prof. talks about a woman who won't let him breathe and always brings gasoline every time he tries to go out at night. He is no longer scared of the fire but it just gets hard to breathe. He has been putting out this fire for days and is just trying to make a living. He is living his life in a firestorm and is not planning on getting back.


The lyrics of the song show the desperation of the rapper who is being suffocated by his overbearing partner who won't let him live his life. He seems to be involved in some illegal activities like stealing shoes and robbing, which he finds exhilarating. He is willing to continue living his life in a firestorm, even though it's a risky and dangerous situation.


The use of the metaphor of fire in the song emphasizes the intensity and urgency of the situation that Prof. finds himself in. The lyrics also show his nonchalant attitude towards danger and the consequences of his actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I have a woman, some type of woman that wonβ€²t let me breathe
The singer has a woman who is very controlling and doesn't allow him to live his life freely.


Every time I try to go out at night, she always brings gasoline
The woman becomes very angry or upset every time the singer attempts to live his own life apart from her, which causes a lot of drama and tension between them.


No longer scared of the fire it just gets hard to breathe
The singer feels suffocated by the constant drama and tension caused by the woman in his life.


And I've been putting out this fire for days
The artist has been trying to maintain this relationship for a long time, but it seems like a lost cause as the conflict continues to grow.


Baby I'm just try to make a livin'
The artist is just trying to make a living and get by in life, but this relationship is making it very difficult.


Swashbuckling scraping up chicken for the kitchen
The singer is working hard to make ends meet and provide for himself and his partner.


Pardon me, I'm honestly gonna take a couple dishes
The singer needs to take a break from the chaos and work on himself, even if it means leaving his partner behind for a little while.


Silverware for instance, it's all in good business practices
The artist is considering leaving behind some of his possessions, like silverware, as he prepares to move on from this relationship.


Every morning I wake up and think of robbing
The artist is so desperate to escape this relationship that he even considers stealing from others to get by.


Yup I start my motor then I'm floating like a coffin
The artist has a sense of detachment from the situation and feels as though he is just barely existing.


Coffee is a problem, these waves make me nauseous
The singer is feeling overwhelmed by the stress and drama, and even something as simple as coffee makes him feel sick.


When we catch your boat it becomes such a fucking process
The artist and his partner have a lot of issues to work through and it makes everything very difficult and complicated.


I know I should be sleeping, yet I'm stoking fire
The singer is very anxious and can't seem to relax, even though he knows he should be sleeping.


When you say I shouldn't do this
The singer's partner is constantly telling him what he can and can't do, which only adds to the tension between them.


Then you're preaching to the choir
The singer is already well aware of his partner's opinions and doesn't need to be told again.


Ah fuck it I'm coming on board
The artist feels very conflicted but ultimately decides to stay with his partner, even though it may not be the best decision for him.


I'm eating what you eat and I'm drinking what you pour
The artist is trying to make things work with his partner by going along with whatever she wants.


It's probably a Monday but I haven't a clue
The singer is so consumed by the drama that he's completely lost track of time and days.


Oh you too? Just do like I do
The singer is trying to convince himself and his partner that they are both in the same boat and should try to make things work together.


This is the youngest that I'm ever going to be
The artist realizes that he is only getting older and wants to make the most of his life while he still can.


So I'll spend it in a firestorm continue on my spree
The artist is going to keep living his life and having fun, even though it may be reckless and dangerous.


Aye! Can you help me sir my house is burning down
The artist is in a dangerous situation and needs help, even if it means resorting to extreme measures.


Grab a can of gasoline, can you spread it all around?
The singer is considering lighting his own house on fire, which would be a very drastic solution to his problems.


I smell like a mistake but I'm living in a fairy tale
The artist recognizes that his life is a mess, but he's still trying to find happiness and enjoyment in it.


Make sure them coffins is nailed shut and buried well
The singer is making violent references, indicating that he is in a very dark place and may be dangerous.


All these bad ideas have me so inspired
The singer is feeling energized and motivated by his reckless behavior, even though it may be self-destructive.


I'm absent when my court appearance is required
The singer has legal problems and is not taking them very seriously, which could have serious consequences.


I've stole a thousand shoes but I've never put them on
The artist has done a lot of bad things but never really benefited from them; his behavior is senseless and self-destructive.


I could never walk a mile, that would take too long
The artist is not willing to put in the effort to do things the right way; he would rather take shortcuts and make reckless decisions.


You spill my drink in the club, and then we beefing
The singer is very quick to get angry and confrontational, even over small things, which could be a sign of deeper issues.


Jesus this happens every weekend
The singer has a pattern of getting into drama and conflict with others, which is becoming very problematic.


Thank you for answering the prayers that I've stolen
The artist is being sarcastic, thanking a higher power for allowing him to get away with bad behavior.


Brought em out this time what about this crime
The artist is being very careless and reckless, even bragging about the bad things he's done.


Let's get the ball rolling!
The artist is excited to keep pursuing his reckless behavior, even though it may be very dangerous and self-destructive.


I can't lie that mess I made is risky
The singer acknowledges that his behavior is dangerous and could have serious consequences.


Holy shit bro that escalated quickly
The artist is realizing just how dangerous and out-of-control the situation has become.


Shoot em in the face like a show on Fox
The singer is making violent references, indicating that he may be a danger to himself and others.


And it don't stop got the 4-4 on lock
The singer is bragging about having a weapon and being very dangerous.


Got my own yacht gotta make the po-po hot
The singer is being very reckless and carefree, ignoring the consequences of his dangerous behavior.


Oh god don't stop got the coke on lock hey
The artist is living a very dangerous and reckless lifestyle, engaging in illegal activities and putting himself in danger.


Real men don't back down Real men wake
The artist is trying to project confidence and toughness, but his behavior is actually very self-destructive and dangerous.


Up in jail for real how does that sound?
The singer is making light of the serious consequences of his behavior, which could land him in jail or worse.


Gotta fight to the end, give the pipe
The singer is being very self-destructive and may be addicted to drugs, which could be contributing to his dangerous behavior.


To the friend put it in get a swing, put the bat down
The artist is making violent references and may be a danger to himself and others.


And I've been putting out this fire for days
The artist is trying to manage a very difficult and complicated situation, but it seems to be consuming him and causing a lot of anxiety and stress.


Gasoline
The artist may be referring to his own destructive behavior or the volatile nature of his relationship that seems to be always on the verge of exploding.




Writer(s): Jacob Anderson, Cornelius Noll

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@DEVTHADUDE7

"Gasoline"

Well I have a woman, some type of woman that won't let me breathe
Every time I try to go out at night, she always brings gasoline
No longer scared of the fire it just gets hard to breathe

(Do re me fa so)

And I've been putting out this fire for days
And I've been putting out this fire for days

Baby I'm just try to make a livin'
Swashbuckling scraping up chicken for the kitchen
Pardon me, I'm honestly gonna take a couple dishes
Silverware for instance, it's all in good business
Practices. Every morning I wake up and think of robbing
Yup I start my motor then I'm floating like a coffin
Coffee is a problem, these waves make me nauseous
When we catch your boat it becomes such a fucking process
I know I should be sleeping, yet I'm stoking fire
When you say I shouldn't do this
Then you're preaching to the choir
Ah fuck it I'm coming on board
I'm eating what you eat and I'm drinking what you pour
It's probably a Monday but I haven't a clue
Oh you too? Just do like I do

And I've been putting out this fire for days
And I've been putting out this fire for days
Gasoline Gasoline

And I've been putting out this fire for days
And I've been putting out this fire for days
Gasoline Gasoline

This is the youngest that I'm ever going to be
So I'll spend it in a fire storm continue on my spree
Aye! Can you help me sir my house is burning down
Grab a can of gasoline, can you spread it all around?
I smell like a mistake but I'm living in a fairy tale
Make sure them coffins is nailed shut and buried well
All these bad ideas have me so inspired
I'm absent when my court appearance is required
I've stole a 1000 shoes but I've never put them on
I could never walk a mile, that would take too long
You spill my drink in the club, and then we beefing
Jesus this happens every weekend
Thank you for answering the prayers that I've stolen
Brought em out this time what about this crime
Let's get the ball rolling!

And I've been putting out this fire for days
And I've been putting out this fire for days
Gasoline Gasoline

And I've been putting out this fire for days
And I've been putting out this fire for days
Gasoline Gasoline

I can't lie that mess I made is risky
Holy shit bro that escalated quickly
Shoot em in the face like a show on Fox
And it don't stop got the 4-4 on lock
Got my own yacht gotta make the po-po hot
Oh God don't stop got the coke on lock hey
Real men don't back down Real men wake
Up in jail for real how does that sound?
Gotta fight to the end, give the pipe
To the friend put it in get a swing, put the
Bat down

And I've been putting out this fire for days
And I've been putting out this fire for days
Gasoline

(Do re me fa so la)

I'm not getting out... fuck... I don't plan, I don't plan on getting back

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@coreydooley4876

I was born in 81, listening to hip hop since grade school, this is most definitely one of the best songs I ever heard and that's coming from a real ones hip hop head

@johnhelveston3318

How the hell did it take me this long to find my favorite artist. How is this man not more famous?

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Hes otw

@killimajig

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@lbo6050

I ask myself that everytime i watch him on YouTube.

@CH-ns4gv

Because he makes real music. Last time I saw him live was in AZ and he had the shits from food poisoning and he still absolutely killed it. Talked to him for a minute and he was the most humble down to earth musician ive ever met

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I'm 42 and just found this guy. This dude kills it. Squad goals, no, light work, fucking hilarious!

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I'm 42 and found this guy this year. Went from liking 2 tracks, to 4, to over 20 now.

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44 checking in today and loving his shit

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