Take Me Away
Shy Glizzy Lyrics
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And you can fuckin' ask the opps, I never forfeit them
Guess what? Today I fucked some new hoes, I was scorchin' them
The same hoes that used to play, now let the door hit 'em
Forever Tre-7 that's what made me
I thank God for this music that's what's savin' me
I bet I'll make that bitch regret it that she played with me
It ain't nothin' but a G thing, baby
Nigga, where yo hood at? I don't need no G-pass
Bitch, you see the way I'm trippin', tell me do you need swag?
You say you that nigga, but nobody don't believe that
It's a war, started outside
Don't wanna talk about it, but somebody might die
Ain't wanna tell you 'bout it 'cause I know you might cry
Girl, don't you ever doubt me, no, just look me in my eyes
Heard love is in the air, so I might fucking sky dive
They took my dawg away, he didn't fuckin' survive
Now that I'm livin' for today, that chopper ride when I ride
If these streets take me away, a real nigga I die
A real nigga, I die
If these streets take me away, a real nigga, I die
Yeah, real nigga, I die
If these streets take me away, a real nigga, I die
That money alright, I don't need me a friend
We took a loss, now we eatin' again
She came back in my life, now she leavin' again
This is real life, I don't need me a pen
Pull up in a Benz and them bitches get in
Don't fuck with fake niggas, I'm realer than them
Triller than them, iller than them
I make the gang pull the trigger on them
I don't trust these bitches, these bitches is scandalous
Really been fuckin' these hoes since an amateur
She suck my dick while I count it up, count it up
I load the clip while she roll up the cannabis
You want a feature, go talk to my manager
Come to my trap house, don't pull out no cameras
You gave me your heart and I'm sorry I damaged ya
Baby I'm right here, look at me, I ran it up
It's a war, started outside
Don't wanna talk about it, but somebody might die
Ain't wanna tell you 'bout it 'cause I know you might cry
Girl, don't you ever doubt me, no, just look me in my eyes
Heard love is in the air, so I might fucking sky dive
They took my dawg away, he didn't fuckin' survive
Now that I'm livin' for today, that chopper ride when I ride
If these streets take me away, a real nigga I die
A real nigga, I die
If these streets take me away, a real nigga, I die
Yeah, real nigga, I die
If these streets take me away, a real nigga, I die
The lyrics to "Take Me Away" by Shy Glizzy tells a story of struggle, survival, and triumph. The opening lines reveal the loyalty of the artist to his people even if they were not from his block. He went to war for them, and he never forfeited them, a testament to his undying loyalty. He then brags about his sexual conquests with women who used to play him, now letting the door hit them in their way out. However, he thanks God for music because it is the one thing that is saving him from all the chaos.
The chorus talks about living in a war zone, how things started outside, and somebody might die. He chooses not to tell his loved ones because he doesn't want them to worry or cry. He mentions how he heard love is in the air but chooses a different thrill - skydiving. He lost someone important, but it only makes him want to live in the moment and ride with a chopper. He concludes that if the streets take him away, he dies a real nigga.
In the second verse, he emphasizes his self-sufficiency, saying he doesn't need friends and that he's realer than fake people. He brags about being a skilled shooter and not trusting women due to past experiences. He apologizes for the damage he'd done to his lover but reminds her that he's right here, having made a fortune running a trap house.
Overall, the song is a message to anyone who's ever doubted him, stating his unshakable loyalty to his hood, his independence, and his resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas wasn't from my block, I went to war for them
I fought for people who weren't even from my neighborhood
And you can fuckin' ask the opps, I never forfeit them
My enemies can tell you that I never gave up on those people
Guess what? Today I fucked some new hoes, I was scorchin' them
Today I slept with some new girls and they were really into me
The same hoes that used to play, now let the door hit 'em
I used to be rejected by these girls, but now they want me and I don't want them
Forever Tre-7 that's what made me
My loyalty to my gang, Tre-7, is what shaped me as a person
I thank God for this music that's what's savin' me
I am grateful for my music career because it is helping me overcome my struggles
I bet I'll make that bitch regret it that she played with me
I'm determined to make a girl who hurt me realize her mistake
It ain't nothin' but a G thing, baby
My way of life is about being a gangster
Nothin' but a G thang, pull up in my G wag'
I only associate with gangster stuff, like my G-class car
Nigga, where yo hood at? I don't need no G-pass
Don't question me about where I'm from, I don't need anyone's approval
Bitch, you see the way I'm trippin', tell me do you need swag?
You can tell by the way I live my life that I have a lot of swag, do you want that too?
You say you that nigga, but nobody don't believe that
You can call yourself a gangster, but no one actually believes you
It's a war, started outside
There is a lot of violence going on outside
Don't wanna talk about it, but somebody might die
I don't want to discuss the violence, but it could result in someone's death
Ain't wanna tell you 'bout it 'cause I know you might cry
I don't want to upset you by talking about the violence
Girl, don't you ever doubt me, no, just look me in my eyes
Just trust me, and look me in the eyes
Heard love is in the air, so I might fucking sky dive
I heard that people are in love, but I'm more interested in the thrill of sky diving
They took my dawg away, he didn't fuckin' survive
My friend was killed and I am still dealing with the pain
Now that I'm livin' for today, that chopper ride when I ride
Since I'm living my life to the fullest now, I'm not afraid to carry a gun for protection
If these streets take me away, a real nigga I die
If I am killed by the violence of these streets, at least I will die as a true gangster
That money alright, I don't need me a friend
Money is good enough for me, I don't need anyone else
We took a loss, now we eatin' again
We faced some setbacks, but now we are back on top
She came back in my life, now she leavin' again
A girl from my past returned briefly, but now she's gone again
This is real life, I don't need me a pen
I don't need to write anything down, this is just how my life really is
Pull up in a Benz and them bitches get in
I drive a Benz and girls are eager to ride with me
Don't fuck with fake niggas, I'm realer than them
I don't associate with people who try to be gangsters, I am a true gangster
Triller than them, iller than them
I'm more thrilling and dangerous than they are
I make the gang pull the trigger on them
I have control over my gang, and order them to do violent things
I don't trust these bitches, these bitches is scandalous
I don't trust girls, they are dishonest and disloyal
Really been fuckin' these hoes since an amateur
I have been sleeping with girls since I was inexperienced and young
She suck my dick while I count it up, count it up
A girl performed oral sex on me while I counted my money
I load the clip while she roll up the cannabis
While a girl rolls a joint, I prepare my gun for violence
You want a feature, go talk to my manager
If you want to work with me, you have to go through my manager
Come to my trap house, don't pull out no cameras
If you visit my drug selling location, don't take any pictures
You gave me your heart and I'm sorry I damaged ya
I hurt someone who loved me deeply, and I regret that
Baby I'm right here, look at me, I ran it up
I am successful now, and am trying to win someone back with my fortune
A real nigga, I die
I am a true gangster
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marquis Amonte King, Bryan Lamar Simmons, Rex Kudo
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