Hanley is signed to Top Dawg Entertainment and is a member of Black Hippy along with Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul.
In 2008, ScHoolboy Q released his first mixtape titled, ScHoolboy Turned Hustla and followed up in 2009 with Gangsta & Soul. In 2011, he finally released his first album titled, Setbacks. Later ScHoolboy Q released his sophomore album titled, Oxymoron in early 2014, followed by Blank Face LP in 2016. Oxymoron was also nominated for Rap Album of The Year.
Kamikaze
ScHoolboy Q Lyrics
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Trade a body for a body
Nigga kamikaze
Tired of living no healthcare, I ain't fucking with wellfare
But its rap down, Hells near, Sherm on every corner like fountains near
G rock, mountaineer, chunk coats a cop would wear, double up, roca wear
Win or lose, none to spare, black jack safety pair
Breaking news fuck the feds, buckle up, simon says
Do the job nothing says, neighbors seen this shit for years
Hopped out, out of range, close up not a stain
Gut shot got him maimed, shit bag potty trained
No time for a nigga, got a strike up on my record
And I'm playing shit for what its gonna be
A nigga sitting on his last hundred plus I owe the homie 50
And my bitch and she ridin' on E
Somebody gotta die, a body for a body, nigga, shit I'm feeling kamikaze
Somebody gotta die, a body for a body, nigga, shit I'm feeling kamikaze
Nigga welcome to Hell's kitchen, prayers missing
Doing good has no intentions, with the shit that I'm kicking
Heavens too far from forgiving
Stuck on a mission, Choppers by the windows
See the silhouettes, just like I'm heading fishing
Pay your rent or meet your soul's eviction, greet the reaper
Deliver death like serving pizza, dome piece the shell cracked like Sunday Easter
Feel this Ether, the pyromaniac, you niggas keisters
Ain't shit but ass, newest task is getting cash
Smoking hash and let it ash, off a dime like Steve Nash
22 by my lower calf, see a hawk, we sqeeze and blast
(Hahaha) Fucking laugh, shady more than aftermath
Eminem's my limit slim, we ain't the same no synonym
No synonym, get it in like lucifer, down and dirty emperor
With hell's demons and angels, rat-a-tat-tat-tat sent for ya
I major in your minisher, left his ass holy by the minister
Immortal Kombat finisher
No time for a nigga, got a strike up on my record
And I'm playing shit for what its gonna be
A nigga sitting on his last hundred plus I owe the homie 50
And my bitch and she ridin' on E
Somebody gotta die, a body for a body, nigga, shit I'm feeling kamikaze
Somebody gotta die, a body for a body, nigga, shit I'm feeling kamikaze
Gangster, Gangster! Read all about it, a nigga got smoked
The killers name remains silent
Gangster, Gangster! Read all about it, there's guns in the streets
I know the governments supplying
Prison wars, race riot, ice pick in the neck, flatline
Another comic grave for man kind
Every step I take a land mine, blowin' up like 9-11, Hiroshima, Pearl Harbor
Afghan hobbies, got me feelin' Kamikaze (KABOOM) blow up the party
Sickest lad-i-dadi,peace on Earth you dont remind me
Dying Honor, Uni-bomber, you pre-madonna, I'm ghetto verson of Gia Connor
Mob bosses, count losses gain profits, same logic
Did it all but still stay silent, keep the gangster grooving in my blood cuz'
50's who I do it for, die for mine and ride on yours
No time for a nigga, got a strike up on my record
And I'm playing shit for what its gonna be
A nigga sitting on his last hundred plus I owe the homie 50
And my bitch and she ridin' on E
Somebody gotta die, a body for a body, nigga, shit I'm feeling kamikaze
Somebody gotta die, a body for a body, nigga, shit I'm feeling kamikaze
The lyrics to ScHoolboy Q's "Kamikaze" are filled with violent imagery and references to a life of crime. The opening lines "Blow me down, I'll blow you down / Trade a body for a body / Nigga kamikaze" set the tone for the rest of the song, with ScHoolboy Q suggesting he is willing to engage in dangerous and deadly behavior in order to protect himself and get ahead.
Throughout the song, ScHoolboy Q describes the harsh realities of life on the streets, where poverty and violence are everyday occurrences. He expresses frustration with the lack of healthcare and welfare available to those in need, and he also references the prevalence of drugs like Sherm and the constant threat of gang violence.
The chorus repeats the lines "Somebody gotta die, a body for a body, nigga, shit I'm feeling kamikaze," emphasizing the idea that in this world, violence seems like the only way to survive. ScHoolboy Q presents himself as a willing participant in this violence, willing to do whatever it takes to protect himself and his loved ones.
Overall, "Kamikaze" is a hard-hitting and unflinching look at a life of crime and poverty. ScHoolboy Q uses vivid imagery and stark language to paint a picture of the dangers of the streets, and he expresses a sense of resignation that violence and death are inevitable parts of this lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Blow me down, I'll blow you down
Trading gunshots with someone else
Trade a body for a body
Eye-for-an-eye vengeance mentality
Nigga kamikaze
Ready to self-destruct for the cause
Tired of living no healthcare, I ain't fucking with wellfare
Frustrated with struggling to afford basic needs and government assistance
But its rap down, Hells near, Sherm on every corner like fountains near
Dangerous living conditions and drugs prevalent in the area
G rock, mountaineer, chunk coats a cop would wear, double up, roca wear
Stylish fashion choices, displaying wealth and success
Win or lose, none to spare, black jack safety pair
Risking everything without a safety net
20 rounds one to the head, whole clip strike the beard
Violent and lethal actions taken with a gun
Breaking news fuck the feds, buckle up, simon says
Opposing the government and preparing for a dangerous situation
Do the job nothing says, neighbors seen this shit for years
Committing a crime or violent act with disregard for consequences
Hopped out, out of range, close up not a stain
Successfully evading police or other authorities during a dangerous situation
Gut shot got him maimed, shit bag potty trained
Inflicting severe injury on someone else
Nigga welcome to Hell's kitchen, prayers missing
Living in a dangerous area with little hope or protection
Doing good has no intentions, with the shit that I'm kicking
Making aggressive and dangerous choices without regard for morality or consequences
Heavens too far from forgiving
Feeling distant from religious or moral redemption
Stuck on a mission, Choppers by the windows
Fully committed to a dangerous path of violence
See the silhouettes, just like I'm heading fishing
Spotting potential targets for violence with ease
Pay your rent or meet your soul's eviction, greet the reaper
Living on the edge and facing dire consequences if financial obligations are not met
Deliver death like serving pizza, dome piece the shell cracked like Sunday Easter
Violently killing someone with ease and brutality
Feel this Ether, the pyromaniac, you niggas keisters
Brandishing dangerous and potentially lethal traits
22 by my lower calf, see a hawk, we sqeeze and blast
Ready and willing to use a firearm with deadly consequences
Fucking laugh, shady more than aftermath
Making light of dangerous and violent situations
Eminem's my limit slim, we ain't the same no synonym
Acknowledging a close association with Eminem and distancing oneself from other rappers
Immortal Kombat finisher
Referring to oneself as capable of delivering a fatal blow
Gangster, Gangster! Read all about it, a nigga got smoked
Celebrating or glorifying violent crime and intense retribution
The killers name remains silent
Implying a sense of loyalty and code of silence among criminals
Gangster, Gangster! Read all about it, there's guns in the streets
Calling attention to a violent and dangerous environment
I know the governments supplying
Implying a sense of government corruption and complicity in criminal activity
Prison wars, race riot, ice pick in the neck, flatline
Describing violent and inhumane conditions in prison
Every step I take a land mine, blowin' up like 9-11, Hiroshima, Pearl Harbor
Living on the edge and embracing danger at every turn
Afghan hobbies, got me feelin' Kamikaze (KABOOM) blow up the party
Celebrating violent and destructive tendencies
Sickest lad-i-dadi,peace on Earth you dont remind me
Rejecting societal norms and values for personal gain and satisfaction
Dying Honor, Uni-bomber, you pre-madonna, I'm ghetto verson of Gia Connor
Comparing oneself to infamous and notorious figures
Mob bosses, count losses gain profits, same logic
Embracing a life of organized crime and violence for personal gain
Did it all but still stay silent, keep the gangster grooving in my blood cuz'
Maintaining a sense of loyalty and code of silence within a criminal organization
50's who I do it for, die for mine and ride on yours
Celebrating loyalty and dedication to one's gang or criminal organization
Contributed by Ryan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.