Clench
Redveil Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah, yeah

I got too much pride to function
What they think 'cause they making assumptions
Cut y'all off and I call it conjunction
Fuck it up, I don't need introduction
2020, we up like it's nothing
All my niggas outside of the function
It ain't money, there ain't no discussion
Shout-out Kenny but 'veil on production
In the crib, tryna run me a grip
Getting stocks, I don't got me a clip, uh
Try your luck like he don't got a clip tucked
Keep this money lowkey like a Finsta
I might bust me a jug outta vista
I ain't speak 'cause your ass in the way
Uh the feds getting hip to the system
'Cause we made two racks in a day
Niggas know I pop off like a white Xan
Black fist, give a fuck 'bout the white man
Got y'all selling y'all soul for like five bands
Label hand you that lean out a Sprite can
I can never be a puppet, fuck white America
Same skin when I change the numerical
You tryna be them niggas that's embarrassing
Damn, huh, yeah, that's embarrassing
Niggas be hungry, geeking for a lick
No camera, nigga, we ain't taking flicks
You been in this same place since you came out the womb
'Cause you ain't never take a risk
I'm still with the same gang since a jit
That boy Redveil, he ain't never switch
I'm watching these vultures copy for a hit
You move like a vulture, nigga, gotta dip
We building Black wealth, nigga, getting rich
Yeah, huh, yeah, huh
We building Black wealth, nigga
Getting wealthy I'm drinking water, nigga
'Cause it's healthy stop sucking dick
Fist clenched like the end of my pick
Misfit, I don't fuck with the law
Dick-riding, but I'm passing them all
Yeah, ayy

Move like John Cena, that hands to the face
And I disappear, all black (all black)
Ski mask 'gon cover my head
'Til they say that we in the clear
Fall back (fall back)
I stay off the grid 'less we makin' a play
For a bigger share, all that (all that)
My man carry cannons like kids in Mariah ain't shit to fear
Niggas know I pop off with my crews up
Black fist, I don't fuck with no Ku Klux (Ku Klux)
Pussy boy talking shit, he don't do much
Smack the shit out his mans if he move up
I'm outside for that bag had to grab the dough
Photosynthesis, right 'cause I had to grow
Rose from the concrete to get off thin ice
Most them niggas sink ship like DiCaprio
It's 'bout time that we mobilizee
Unit's with militant movements to get them maneuvers up
All my niggas pull up like them Rangers
They Mighty Morph Power the whole gang is suited up
Even if we stay silent with hands at our side
They gon' still find a way just to shoot at us
Black fist all on my body like Kunta
I came out the fields to the house where I'm cooling
The fuck is y'all talking 'bout?

I got too much pride to function
I got too much pride to function
Fuck it up, I don't need introduction
Fuck it up, I don't need introduction
I got too much pride to function
I got too much pride to function




Fuck it up, I don't need introduction
Fuck it up, I don't need introduction

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Redveil's song Clench is a powerful commentary on Black pride, unity, and resistance against systemic oppression. The song begins with Redveil expressing his unwillingness to conform to societal expectations and assumptions about him and his community. He emphasizes his resolve to cut off toxic influences and stay focused on success with his crew outside the function. The song's chorus repeats the message of pride and non-conformity, as Redveil shouts, "I got too much pride to function, fuck it up, I don't need introduction."


Throughout the song, Redveil touches on several issues that Black people and other marginalized groups face every day, including economic inequality, police brutality, cultural appropriation, and the pressure to conform. His lyrics reflect a sense of urgency and a desire for change. He calls out the music industry's exploitative practices, as labels offer Black artists drugs like lean and use them as puppets to make a quick profit. Redveil asserts his unwillingness to be complicit in this system and prioritizes building Black wealth instead.


Overall, Clench is an anthem that empowers Black people to take charge of their destinies, challenge oppressive systems, and stay true to themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expression of excitement


I got too much pride to function
My sense of dignity and self-respect is too strong to allow me to operate in unfavorable circumstances


What they think? 'Cause
I am not concerned with the opinions of others


They making assumptions
They are forming their opinions without proper knowledge or evidence


Cut y'all off and I call it conjunction
I am severing ties with you and referring to it as a grammatical conjunction


Fuck it up, I don't need introduction (yeah)
I don't require an introduction, I will make my presence known


2020, we up like it's nothing (yeah)
We are having an easy time achieving success in the current year


All my niggas outside of the function
All of my friends are not participating in the event


It ain't money, there ain't no discussion
If there isn't any money involved there is no need to talk


Shout-out Kenny but 'veil on production
I am giving a shout-out to Kenny but I am the one producing this track


In the crib, tryna run me a grip
I am at home trying to make some money


Getting stocks, I don't got me a clip, uh
I am investing in stocks instead of carrying a gun


Try your luck like he don't
Take your chances like you don't have a weapon


Got a clip tucked
I have a weapon concealed


Keep this money lowkey like a Finsta
I am keeping my money on the down-low like a Finsta account


I might bust me a jug outta vista
I might make a substantial amount of money


I ain't speak 'cause your ass in the way
I am not speaking because you are blocking my path


Uh the feds getting hip to the system
The federal authorities are becoming aware of our methods


'Cause we made two racks in a day
Because we made two-thousand dollars in one day


Niggas know I pop off like a white Xan
People are aware that I have a tendency to become violent like the drug Xanax


Black fist, give a fuck 'bout the white man
I am proud of my black heritage and do not care for the opinion of the white population


Got y'all selling y'all soul
You are selling your soul for a small amount of money


For like five bands
For a few thousand dollars


Label hand you that lean out a Sprite can
The record label gives you drugs to help you improve your music


I can never be a puppet, fuck white America
I refuse to let anyone else control me, especially the white people of America


Same skin when I change the numerical
My race does not change even when my numerical status does


You tryna be them niggas
You are trying to be like someone else


That's embarrassing
That is shameful


Niggas be hungry, geeking for a lick
People are desperate and eager to make money


No camera, nigga, we ain't taking flicks
We do not need to take pictures, we just want the money


You been in this same place since
You have made no progress since


You came out the womb
You were born


'Cause you ain't never take a risk
Because you have never taken a chance


I'm still with the same gang since a jit
I am still with the same group of people since I was a kid


That boy redveil, he ain't never switch
I have always remained the same person


I'm watching these vultures copy for a hit
I am observing these people stealing from me in order to achieve a hit song


You move like a vulture, nigga, gotta dip
You act like a scavenger and need to leave


We building Black wealth, nigga, getting rich
We are working together to make money and build our community


(Getting rich, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
We are getting wealthy


I'm drinking water, nigga
I am staying healthy by drinking water


'Cause it's healthy
Because it is good for me


Stop sucking dick
Stop being a follower and making poor decisions


Fist clenched like the end of my pick
I am holding my fist tightly, like the end of a guitar pick


Misfit, I don't fuck with the law
I am a nonconformist and do not respect the law


Dick-riding, but I'm passing them all
I am leaving behind those who try to copy me


Move like John Cena, that hands to the face
I am quick and elusive, like wrestler John Cena


And I disappear, all black (All black)
I blend into the surroundings, covered in black clothing


Ski mask 'gon cover my head
My face will be covered with a ski mask


'Til they say that we in the clear
Until we are out of danger


Fall back (Fall back)
Step back


I stay off the grid 'less we makin' a play
I remain anonymous unless we are making a move


For a bigger share, all that (All that)
For a larger portion of the profits


My man carry cannons like kids in Mariah
My friend carries powerful weapons, like kids with air cannons at a carnival game


Ain't shit to fear
There is nothing to be afraid of


Niggas know I pop off with my crews up
People are aware that I will fight to defend my group of friends


Black fist, I don't fuck with no Ku Klux
I am proud of my black heritage and do not support the Ku Klux Klan


(Ku Klux)
Reference to the KKK


Pussy boy talking shit, he don't do much
The person talking is weak and not capable of much


Smack the shit out his mans if he move up
I will hit his friend if he tries to act tough


I'm outside for that bag
I am outside to make money


Had to grab the dough
I had to take the money


Photosynthesis, right? 'Cause I had to grow
Metaphorically, I had to grow and develop like a plant through the process of photosynthesis in order to obtain the money


Rose from the concrete to get off thin ice
I rose from a difficult situation to get off thin ice and achieve success


Most them niggas sink ship like DiCaprio
Most people fail and give up, like Leonardo DiCaprio's character in the movie Titanic


It's 'bout time that we mobilize
The time has come for us to unite and take action


Unit's with militant movements
Groups with aggressive and powerful movements


To get them maneuvers up
To make calculated and strategic moves


All my niggas pull up like them Rangers
All of my friends arrive like the Texas Rangers


They Mighty Morph Power
They have the ability to transform and become powerful, like the Power Rangers


The whole gang is suited up
We are all dressed appropriately for the situation


Even if we stay silent
Even if we say nothing


With hands at our side
With our hands down and not causing trouble


They gon' still find a way
They will still try to attack us


Just to shoot at us
Even if it means using violence


Black fist all on my body like Kunta
I am proud of my heritage and display it through my clothing


I came out the fields
I come from a difficult situation


To the house where I'm cooling
I have come a long way to reach a comfortable life


The fuck is y'all talking 'bout?
What are you all saying?


I got too much pride to function
My sense of dignity and self-respect is too strong to allow me to operate in unfavorable circumstances


I don't need introduction
I do not require an introduction, I will make my presence known




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Marcus Morton

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