God Damn
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First time I got arrested I was higher than the gas price 5 0 rolled with some flashlights that's life I was in cuffs laughing laughing like what ever homie you know bull s**t happens and I swore man that would be the last time crime can't become a past time of mine now but a month later cops busted through the locked door and found a qp up in the sock droor and now I'm four charges deep can't sleep. And you know plus I ain't got layed in 3 weeks. Straight depressed no checks mic cable round my neck like I'll chill with the devil what the heck no sweat I'm going mental and I'm chattering my dentals cause these teachers used to tell me I had so much potential but now shut down smoker alcholic lifes ryan got me plyin on dropping up out of college deuce court dates in late may just great can't wait to get substanical financially raped man I used to be invincible like f**k you to the principle but now I'm not sensible god damn right when they cuff my hands when I testify or take the stand I seriously can't afford this man it's got me scheming on a master plan so you know I rolled in the court rooster o clock in two diffrent socks man b*****s with speeding tickets was kicking it the courtroom was crickets my hearts pounding like the bass in your civic and I'm tripping like please have mercy on my soul I mean I only had a weed filled bowl oh no misdemeanors got my mom reachin for Kleenex and I don't want my dad to no so yo it's like god damn as they call me to the stand and I entered the chamber like the Wu-tang clan I plead my case but the judge barely budge I've been trudged through the mud since I met my boys drugs I realize I've gotta nip tuck my ways I ain't dave chapelle rick james rich b***h hey. I gotta rearrange priorities even more importantly and horribly eize off the Heineken's and forestry cause back when I had lights up on my sneakers was eager to be a leader with my voice up on the speakers but now I'm losing confidence my life no longer positive I mean I wasn't conscious of the consequence bummin I was like off the wall like paint chips not thinking drinking bangin endangering and feeling anguish slipping as a convict tripping taking bong rips and doing all the wrong s**t god damn right when they cuff my hands when I testify or took the stand I seriously can't afford this man it's got me scheming on a master plan so yo it's been two years now I ain't completely stop weed stinking beer drinking I don't f**k with the cops now I mellowed out now I'm more intelligent now as apposed to the old spose up in the felony croud it's like f**k that I cut back a lot for sure I'm hangin in there like nuts sacks in boxer shorts I'm not going to court I'm still reppin F-4s still spizzy spizzy spose baby catch me on tour




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Spose's song 'God Damn' are an expression of the rapper's frustration and despair at the consequences of his criminal behavior. He recounts his first arrest when he was high and the subsequent arrests that followed. Instead of feeling guilty, he maintained a cavalier attitude about his criminal behavior, but the gravity of his situation began to sink in when he faces court cases and potentially substantial fines. He even contemplated dropping out of college, disappointed by his situation, and lamented his lost potential. In the end, Spose acknowledged that he needed to change his ways and take responsibility for his actions. He admitted to still indulging in weed and beer, but he has a newfound sense of consciousness and intelligence.


The song's theme is a common narrative in hip-hop: young black men whose environment and life circumstances often leave them feeling powerless, and whose coping mechanism is criminal activity. Despite the apparent nonchalance in the lyrics, the anguish and uncertainty in Spose's life are palpable through the lines.


The song's tempo is minimalistic but infectious, with a melancholic and forlorn hook that reflects the themes of the lyrics. As the song progresses, the tempo gradually speeds up, adding to the tension and urgency of the situation, perhaps suggesting the notion that time is running out for Spose.


Line by Line Meaning

First time I got arrested I was higher than the gas price
The first time I was arrested, I was really high, even higher than the cost of gas


5 0 rolled with some flashlights that's life
The police team arrived with flashlights, but that's just how things go sometimes


I was in cuffs laughing laughing like what ever homie you know bull s**t happens
Even though I was in handcuffs, I was laughing it off, like it's just a silly thing that happens sometimes


and I swore man that would be the last time
I promised myself that I would never get into trouble with the law again


crime can't become a past time of mine now
I can't keep getting involved in illegal activities like it's a hobby


but a month later cops busted through the locked door and found a qp up in the sock droor
Unfortunately, only a month later, the police broke into my locked room and found a large amount of weed in my sock drawer


and now I'm four charges deep can't sleep
As a result, I have been charged with four crimes, and I am having trouble sleeping because of the stress


plus I ain't got layed in 3 weeks. Straight depressed no checks
On top of that, it's been three weeks since I've had sex, and I am feeling really down and broke


mic cable round my neck like I'll chill with the devil what the heck
I feel like I am in a really bad place, and I am wearing a microphone cable like a noose around my neck as if I am hanging out with the devil himself


no sweat I'm going mental and I'm chattering my dentals
I am stressed out to the point that I am losing my mind, and my teeth are chattering from all the tension


cause these teachers used to tell me I had so much potential
At one time, my teachers believed that I had a lot of potential and could do great things with my life


but now shut down smoker alcoholic life's Ryan got me plyin on dropping up out of college
However, now that I am a heavy smoker and drinker, my life is going downhill, and I am considering dropping out of college


deuce court dates in late may just great can't wait to get substantial financially raped
I have two court dates coming up in May, and I am not looking forward to getting financially destroyed by fines and legal fees


man I used to be invincible like f**k you to the principle but now I'm not sensible
I used to feel like nothing could stop me, and I would rebel against authority figures, but now I realize that I need to be more responsible


god damn right when they cuff my hands when I testify or take the stand I seriously can't afford this man it's got me scheming on a master plan
Whenever I get arrested or have to go to court, I can't afford the financial burden, so I am trying to come up with a plan to get out of this situation


so you know I rolled in the court rooster o clock in two different socks
I showed up to court at the last minute, wearing two different socks, like a rooster crowing at dawn


man b*****s with speeding tickets was kicking it the courtroom was crickets
I was in court with people who only had speeding tickets, so the courtroom was empty and silent


my hearts pounding like the bass in your civic and I'm tripping like please have mercy on my soul I mean I only had a weed filled bowl
My heart is beating really fast, and I am begging for mercy, even though all I had was a bowl of weed, it feels like a life sentence


oh no misdemeanors got my mom reachin for Kleenex
My mother is crying because of my misdemeanor charges, and it's making me feel really guilty


and I don't want my dad to no so yo it's like god damn
I am afraid to tell my father about my legal troubles, and it's frustrating me


as they call me to the stand and I entered the chamber like the Wu-tang clan
When they called me to testify, I walked into the courtroom with the confidence of the Wu-Tang Clan


I plead my case but the judge barely budge I've been trudged through the mud since I met my boys drugs
Even though I tried to defend myself, the judge wasn't swayed, and I feel like my life has been ruined since I started hanging out with my drug-using friends


I realize I've gotta nip tuck my ways
I understand that I need to change my ways and stop getting into trouble with the law


I ain't Dave Chappelle Rick James rich b***h hey
I am not a rich and famous comedian like Dave Chappelle or Rick James, so I can't afford to keep messing up my life


I gotta rearrange priorities even more importantly and horribly eize off the Heineken's and forestry
I need to focus on more important things in my life, and stop wasting money on beer and other useless things


cause back when I had lights up on my sneakers was eager to be a leader with my voice up on the speakers
I used to be full of energy and wanted to be a leader, and I would perform on stage with my light-up sneakers


but now I'm losing confidence my life no longer positive I mean I wasn't conscious of the consequence bummin
Now, however, I am losing confidence in myself, and my outlook on life is not positive, mainly because I didn't realize the serious consequences of my actions


I was like off the wall like paint chips not thinking drinking bangin endangering and feeling anguish
I was not thinking clearly and was engaging in reckless behavior, causing myself and others harm and feeling the resulting anguish


slipping as a convict tripping taking bong rips and doing all the wrong s**t
I was getting into trouble like a criminal, making mistakes and wasting my life by smoking from a bong rather than making better decisions


god damn right when they cuff my hands when I testify or took the stand I seriously can't afford this man it's got me scheming on a master plan
Whenever I have to go to court or testify, the financial burden is overwhelming, and I have to come up with a plan to get out of this situation


so yo it's been two years now I ain't completely stop weed stinking beer drinking I don't f**k with the cops now I mellowed out now I'm more intelligent now as apposed to the old spose up in the felony crowd
It's been two years since my legal troubles, and while I haven't completely stopped smoking weed or drinking beer, I have mellowed out and become more intelligent, and no longer associate with the wrong crowd


it's like f**k that I cut back a lot for sure I'm hangin in there like nuts sacks in boxer shorts
I've cut back on my excessive behavior, and I am hanging in there--like a pair of nuts comfortably resting in boxer shorts


I'm not going to court I'm still reppin F-4s still spizzy spizzy spose baby catch me on tour
I plan on avoiding further legal troubles, but I am still representing F-4s, and you can catch me on tour doing what I love




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Comments from YouTube:

Ultimaodin

Being from Australia I hadn't heard of Spose what-so-ever till tonight via a random youtube video using his song I'm awesome and in the last two hours I've been listening to his tunes and I must say, Bloody hell how did I not hear about this guy sooner!!!

steel beel

I have to say I'm 55 yrs old, & I really felt those lyrics. Ya know...been there done that!

jared licon

im 17 and felt every word!! mad respect for this guy and i just learned of him lastnight. this homie is too dope

board4ever8

jared licon check out Peter Sparker mxtape, songs: Salami, 03 Altima, I'm done, I'm Starving gee willikers.       -one

FiveTmanProductions

Oh dude, im obsessed with Spose :)

woomdawg's gaming

I hear ya I am 44 and a metal head but cant stop listening to spose 

GROOVY Pencil

FiveTmanProductions my too

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Sofus Bryld Staunæs

Spose, you have a great flow and great lyrics.

TheHamburgerGuy

Still one of my favourite songs

eeeee rich

Can't get enough of this track

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