Bad News
The Alchemist & Oh No Lyrics

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Ayo L, aye L
Danny get the car
We gotta get the fuck outta here Dan

Murder, death, kill pull a one 87
If you ain't gon' give it motherfucker I'ma take it
Boy I'll turn ya' to a raisin
Just to bring home the bacon

For me to see heaven I would need to meet Satan
So my heart so vacant
My mind's on some 'take shit! Break shit! Spray shit!'
In some raw day shit
Face-lift braces, unsolved cases
Hittin' up the witnesses so can't nobody say shit
I think the reaper callin'
Picked up the phone and said
"I got a couple coming"
'Cause blood in my eye and I'm thirsty for death
(?) walking up heaven's steps
Got a getaway driver, just chillin' in a stolen
Parolee with a 40 that'll take what you owe me
'Cause I'm no (?)
And the last thing yo' ass wanna hear is these words

Guns are in the trunk
Money in the seat
Guns are in the trunk
Think they gonna and get us, never
Uh, the white OJ in the hallway
The long .44 spray
One leg up on the Velour grey
Gettin' straddled while I'm eatin' strudle
We fuck you up so bad that you will never take a normal doo-doo
Or a pee-pee, bedridden
Now I'm laughing while head is given
No fucks are given ever cause I'm rotten to the core
Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya right into the door
Aah, cross the street when you see us by the store
I'm off the leash, dick hanging on the floor
Box cutters rolled up in the waistband of the 09's
You thought you had your little shit
Clickin' now, but no mas
My bitch will choke you out with strong thighs
Strong features in the face from New Guinea
Smokin' dope, doing 360's in a Mini

She half Dominican and Trini
Bad news

Overall Meaning

The Alchemist’s "Bad News" is a dark and intense display of lyrical prowess delivered by rapper Oh No. The song is produced by Alchemist, who has a penchant for creating haunting beats, and "Bad News" is no exception. The chorus sets the tone of the entire song with the repeated phrase, "Guns are in the trunk, money in the seat, guns are in the trunk, think they gonna come get us never." The lyrics are riddled with violent imagery, vivid descriptions of murder, and a general air of menace. The rapper creates a persona that is almost devoid of emotion, with lyrics such as "For me to see heaven I would need to meet Satan."

The song's lyrics and delivery are a showcase of gritty and raw rap, with clear inspiration from classic West Coast gangsta rap. The lyrics are peppered with references to guns, violence, and crime. The overall mood of the song is one of nihilism and detachment. Still, it is impossible to ignore the technical skill demonstrated by the rapper, who delivers each line with precision and an almost chilling lack of emotion.

Line by Line Meaning

Ayo L, aye L
Hey L, listen up

Danny get the car
Danny, go get the car

We gotta get the fuck outta here Dan
We need to leave quickly, Dan

Murder, death, kill pull a one 87
Committing a violent crime such as homicide

If you ain't gon' give it motherfucker I'ma take it
If you don't willingly give me what I want, I will take it

Boy I'll turn ya' to a raisin
I will harm you badly

Just to bring home the bacon
To make money or achieve a goal

For me to see heaven I would need to meet Satan
I am a violent person who will do anything to reach my goals

So my heart so vacant
I am emotionally numb

My mind's on some 'take shit! Break shit! Spray shit!'
I am focused on committing violent crimes

In some raw day shit
In the midst of dangerous activities

Face-lift braces, unsolved cases
I have had plastic surgery to change my appearance and have committed crimes that have not been solved

Hittin' up the witnesses so can't nobody say shit
I am intimidating people who have witnessed my crimes so that they won't talk

I think the reaper callin'
I am aware that my violent lifestyle may lead to my death

Picked up the phone and said 'I got a couple coming'
I am anticipating committing more crimes

'Cause blood in my eye and I'm thirsty for death
I am eager to harm others and may kill them in the process

(?) walking up heaven's steps
Unclear meaning due to missing word

Got a getaway driver, just chillin' in a stolen Parolee with a 40 that'll take what you owe me
I have someone waiting to drive me away from a crime scene and will use violence to get what I want

'Cause I'm no (?)
Unclear meaning due to missing word

And the last thing yo' ass wanna hear is these words
You do not want to hear what I have to say or do

Guns are in the trunk Money in the seat Guns are in the trunk Think they gonna and get us, never
We have weapons and money in the car and don't believe we will get caught by the police

Uh, the white OJ in the hallway The long .44 spray One leg up on the Velour grey
Reference to an OJ Simpson murder trial and description of a gun

Gettin' straddled while I'm eatin' strudle
Engaging in a sexual act while eating a pastry

We fuck you up so bad that you will never take a normal doo-doo Or a pee-pee, bedridden
We will harm you so badly that you will be unable to function normally

Now I'm laughing while head is given
I am receiving a sexual act and find it amusing

No fucks are given ever cause I'm rotten to the core
I do not care about others and have a deeply troubled personality

Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya right into the door
Unclear meaning due to repeated syllables

Aah, cross the street when you see us by the store
Stay away from us when we are near a store

I'm off the leash, dick hanging on the floor
I am without restraint and behaving recklessly

Box cutters rolled up in the waistband of the 09's
Reference to carrying a sharp weapon

You thought you had your little shit Clickin' now, but no mas
Thought you were in control, but now you are not

My bitch will choke you out with strong thighs Strong features in the face from New Guinea
A woman I am with is physically strong and has unique facial features

Smokin' dope, doing 360's in a Mini
Using drugs and performing dangerous driving maneuvers in a small car

She half Dominican and Trini
A woman I am with is of Dominican and Trinidadian descent

Bad news
The situation is dangerous and may become violent

Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALAN MAMAN, ARIYAN ARSLANI, DANIEL SEWELL, MICHAEL WOODROW JACKSON SR., MICHAEL WOODROW SR. JACKSON, JEPTHER MCCLYMONT, Michael Jackson

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