Quick
Tank and the Bangas Lyrics


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Back in this bitch with them big poles he could play but he probably get hit though fuck around he get hit with this Quick scope Lay him down ya I'm talking a quick fold police locked up my dawg because he flame niggas
Got me screaming free bro out them chains nigga stayed the same no I ain't never change nigga and I ain't got no Dirt on my name nigga

Don't ever call me a thug because bitch I'm a gangster I'm with the gang for real my niggas really some bangers Really tote bangers we really bang for real don't back down from some shit that you started
If it's war then it's war and we on it get to lurking for dawg in his projects put a hole in his chest where his heart is
Keep it loaded no reason to cock it people told me I always was toxic paint a picture with words I'm an artist
Take it far but I take it the farthest yeah yeah don't ever call me a thug because bitch I'm a dealer I hang wit robbers And robbers and people phony but don't let it change us brodie told me to stack all my change up
Said you got to move around with that thing tucked you don't want to end up in some danger or get hit with some Shit as a stranger that's the reason I keep me a banger said I'm back in this bitch with them big poles
He could play but he probably get hit though fuck around he get hit with this quick scope lay him down ya I'm Talking a quick fold pick his pockets we turn him to big dope broski used to cut work up wit crisco bag it flip it Can't get it for this low whip it perfectly all in the wrist yo pick his pockets we turn him to big dope he could play But he probably get hit though fuck around he get hit with this quick scope lay him down ya I'm talking a quick Fold

Back in this bitch with them big poles he could play but he probably get hit though fuck around he get hit with this Quick scope Lay him down ya I'm talking a quick fold police locked up my dawg because he flame niggas
Got me screaming free bro out them chains nigga stayed the same no I ain't never change nigga and I ain't got no Dirt on my name nigga





Don't ever call me a thug because bitch I'm a gangster I'm with the gang for real my niggas really some bangers Really tote bangers we really bang for real keep it loaded no reason to cock it people told me I always was toxic
Paint a picture with words I'm an artist take it far but I take it the farthest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tank and the Bangas's song "Quick" talk about the harsh realities of gang life and the consequences of living that life. The lines "back in this bitch with them big poles he could play but he probably get hit though fuck around he get hit with this Quick scope" refer to the dangers of carrying weapons and being involved in gang activities. The quick fold and pickpocketing mentioned in the lyrics allude to the violence and criminal activities associated with gang life. The phrase "don't ever call me a thug because bitch I'm a gangster" highlights the difference between being labeled as a criminal versus being part of a gang.


The lyrics also mention the vocalist's friend being locked up by the police for "flaming niggas" (a term that refers to verbally attacking someone). This line sheds light on the over-policing of Black communities and the unjust incarceration rates for non-violent offenses.


Overall, the lyrics of "Quick" provide a glimpse into the harsh realities of gang life and the consequences that come with it. It sheds light on the danger, violence, and oppression that members of these communities face.


Line by Line Meaning

Back in this bitch with them big poles he could play but he probably get hit though fuck around he get hit with this Quick scope Lay him down ya I'm talking a quick fold police locked up my dawg because he flame niggas
Returning to this dangerous place with big weapons, although he may get hit if he's not careful. If he messes around, he will be quickly shot and killed. The police have arrested his friend because he fought against others.


Got me screaming free bro out them chains nigga stayed the same no I ain't never change nigga and I ain't got no Dirt on my name nigga
He is screaming for his friend to be released from prison. Despite that, he has not changed and he has not done anything wrong.


Don't ever call me a thug because bitch I'm a gangster I'm with the gang for real my niggas really some bangers Really tote bangers we really bang for real don't back down from some shit that you started
He doesn't want to be called a thug, since he is actually a member of a gang that commits violent acts. His group seriously carries guns and will fiercely fight back when provoked.


If it's war then it's war and we on it get to lurking for dawg in his projects put a hole in his chest where his heart is
If there is a conflict, then they will fight until the end. They will search for their adversary in dangerous places and strike them where it hurts the most.


Keep it loaded no reason to cock it people told me I always was toxic paint a picture with words I'm an artist
He always keeps his gun loaded, and doesn't need to cock it. People have told him he is dangerous to be around, but he considers himself an artist who can describe violent scenes with his words.


Take it far but I take it the farthest yeah yeah don't ever call me a thug because bitch I'm a dealer I hang wit robbers And robbers and people phony but don't let it change us brodie told me to stack all my change up
He pushes the limit, but he always takes it further. He doesn't want to be called a thug, since he is actually a drug dealer who associates with robbers. Some people are fake around him, but they won't change his behavior. His friend advised him to save his money.


Said you got to move around with that thing tucked you don't want to end up in some danger or get hit with some Shit as a stranger that's the reason I keep me a banger said I'm back in this bitch with them big poles
His friend told him to carry his gun with him at all times to avoid danger or being attacked by a stranger. That's why he always has a gun. He repeats that he's back with his big guns.


He could play but he probably get hit though fuck around he get hit with this quick scope lay him down ya I'm Talking a quick fold pick his pockets we turn him to big dope broski used to cut work up wit crisco bag it flip it Can't get it for this low whip it perfectly all in the wrist yo pick his pockets we turn him to big dope he could play But he probably get hit though fuck around he get hit with this quick scope lay him down ya I'm talking a quick Fold
He warns that anyone who acts tough will probably get shot quickly. He talks about robbing people and turning their belongings into money. He used to cut drugs with a substance called Crisco. He brags about his ability to whip drugs perfectly, and he finishes by repeating his threat to shoot anyone who messes with him.




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Written by: Cell Banga

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@troychenier9877

This is amazing. I saw the live vid and the track was so badass, tight and original. For me the video just made it INFINITELY better.

This is a message that NEEDS to get around.

Forget the negativity... The video and lyrics just give it more respect, more brilliance and more bravery.

I was lucky, grown up, turned onto rap acts like Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy and rock acts like Fugazi, Ani Difranco and Joe Strummer.

Brave, true music is way too hard to come by these days... and we all should hope it comes back around, we need it more than ever.

Don't ever change.



All comments from YouTube:

@mrs.stewart917

The fact that an artist can tell a tragic story with a smile on their face shouldn't diminish the weight of the topic. The subject matter of the song didn't change from Tiny Desk to this video. The video just helped some people see the whole picture. Sometimes you'll like the picture sometimes you won't.

@DrGrant-ij1it

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@blatio8131

It's very Nola-esque, also. I know girls who have lived there and put themselves in situations like the video portrays.

@leonwright8643

B Latio it ain’t just NOLA....worldwide!

@Teebee407

Very true! Until I watched this, I was lost in the song lolol this video made it ALL clear!

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@YourLBN

Give the editor a gotdamn hug for me! This video is pieced together in total perfection!

@goosterelly18

both versions were mind blowing...using this format you told a story that plagues our communities and gave it a new voice and a choice of redemption

@daalelli

Yes! This is the comment I was looking for!

@cheer4giants

I prefer the live version, but this video was REAL. Can't wait to see more from you guys!

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