Spragga Benz (born Carlton Grant in Kingston, Jamaica on May 30, 1969), is … Read Full Bio ↴Spragga Benz (born Carlton Grant in Kingston, Jamaica on May 30, 1969), is one of Jamaica's most famous Deejays. He began his career around 1991. Once known to his friends as Spaghetti (tall and slim) but later shortened to Spragga. The Benz in his name comes from the sound system for which he used to work for, L.a. Benz, and it is through this that he found his way into the music business at a Dubplate recording session with Buju Banton. The famed elder DJ was slated to do 4 tracks for L.a. Benz but only voiced two and suggested that Spragga do the other two. Since he was new to recording, he free-styled a couple of lines of what would then become Love Mi Gun, a popular tune.

He was the boyfriend of female rapper Foxy Brown.

Spragga played the character of Wayne in the movie 'Shottas', which was directed by Cess Silvera, and co-starred Ky-Mani Marley and Louie Rankin.

Machine Gun Kelly
Spragga Benz Lyrics

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I know youve been gone, gone, gone
I know youve been gone, gone, gone
I know youve been gone, gone, gone
But are you missing me, i know your missing me.

Overall Meaning

In this chorus section of Spragga Benz's "Machine Gun Kelly," he reveals that he understands the person he's singing about has been gone for some time, but he's questioning whether or not they're missing him. The repetition of "gone, gone, gone" gives the impression that the person has been absent for a considerable amount of time or that the absence has been felt more acutely than Spragga would care to admit. The lyrics also imply that there was some sort of relationship or close bond between Spragga and the individual, which has caused him to miss them and wonder if they feel the same way. The repetition of the phrase "I know you've been gone" in the chorus adds a sense of urgency to the song, emphasizing the longing that Spragga feels for this person.

It's worth noting that the song's title, "Machine Gun Kelly," is a reference to the infamous American gangster George "Machine Gun" Kelly, who was active during the prohibition era of the 1920s and '30s. In the song, Spragga uses Kelly's name as a metaphor for someone who is ruthless and unrelenting, much like a machine gun. This theme is explored further in the verses, which describe a violent altercation between Spragga and an unknown antagonist. The lyrics are impressively vivid and paint a picture of a brutal fight, one that fans of action movies or violent video games might find appealing.

Line by Line Meaning

I know youve been gone, gone, gone
I am aware of your absence, which has lasted for some time.

I know youve been gone, gone, gone
I am still cognizant of your continued absence, which is causing me concern.

I know youve been gone, gone, gone
Despite the passage of time, I am still remembering and acknowledging your prolonged absence.

But are you missing me, i know your missing me.
I am wondering if you are also feeling the same sense of absence and longing for our relationship, as I am sensing my own.

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