American Gangsta
Twista Lyrics


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American gangsta, U.S hustla
Home of the brave and in god we trust
Im just a American gangsta, U.S hustla
Home of the brave and in god we trust
Im just a American gangsta

Chi-town bred
Cuz I gotta rep my city to the death
Annialate them till I dont see nothin left
Remember I spit it for the bitches
Now I'm spittin for the thugs
Hat cocked to the right
Hat cocked to the left
Brotha its a formal
Its a focus on ya chest
I spit it for the lords, and the for the folks
and for the crips and for the bloods
Im like an american dream
Role to the green, with the souls and the
breeds and the cobras a kings and the 2-16
Millimeter bullets from the niggas that
Tryin to do opposite.
They dont really wanna see how phyco I can get
I dont really see a mutha fucka stoppin this
Tryin to come at u and the apocalypse
.40 cal will have ya screamin, I dont wanna die
I am becomin nauseous with the fake thugs
So its love
To the real G's and all the boss's
To the niggas in the caller case
That got into it big
To get wut nobody gave us
We was born into this system, so dont be mad at what u made us
Pull the pistol and cock it and bust in the sky
One time for the U.S, for turnin my niggas to
gangstas cuz gettin money is what they do best
Hard to fight like I ever did like Al Capone
Gangsta's is boss's,
K-town is the mutha fuckin hood, the Rock is the company
come and step into my office

American gangsta, U.S hustla
Home of the brave and in god we trust
Im just a American gangsta, U.S hustla
Home of the brave and in god we trust
Im just a American gangsta, U.S hustla
Home of the brave and in god we trust
Im just a American gangsta, U.S hustla
Home of the brave and in god we trust
Im just a American gangsta

Forever see me in a lack
Got work but ya never see me in a pack
A mutha fucka said he never seen me with a strap
And I heard a mutha fucka say he dont see me in the hood
Lil nigga I dont see u, cuz homie my hood is worldwide
and gettin money is wut we do.
Make ya knee joints lock when I freak u
Hit the 3 point shot like Hedo
Turkoglu up in the game
U killin the game like pac, nigga we point glocks like he do, see u
No one will recognize I'm the maker of the Midwest
Im like for real?
Controversy in the middle
I guess I'm like shaquille
U can go on feel like ya feel
Nigga kno the hands I like to kill
But if u can hit me with the bangs
Lil cheap for shit, lets strike the deal
Got my phycos in the city rollin wit me
Always ready busta cap at the king like du
I can bury ya bodies like an animal
Because I'm a cannibal, I eat a nigga like food
Rippin thru ur flesh so I can devour the heart
Music is my playground, but if the rappin dont get yo
I hit this head with the back of the pistol until this bitch nigga lay down
And no competition I had to be fuckin a twig?
Whoever comin for me gangsta, ima get it everytime I wanna get it
I'm living proof
Its a category F5

American gangsta, U.S hustla
Home of the brave and in god we trust
Im just a American gangsta, U.S hustla
Home of the brave and in god we trust
Im just a American gangsta, U.S hustla
Home of the brave and in god we trust
Im just a American gangsta, U.S hustla




Home of the brave and in god we trust
Im just a American gangsta

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Twista's song American Gangsta are a testament to the embodiment of gangsta culture and the American way of life, both admired and feared in equal measure. The opening lines of the song "American gangsta, U.S hustla/Home of the brave and in God we trust" speaks to the idea of the American dream - one of hard work, bravery, and religious faith which often intertwines with the pursuit of wealth and power. The rapper identifies himself as an "American gangsta," a product of Chicago's violent streets, a place where reputations are made, and the game is played just as hard as anywhere else. He raps about the need to represent his city to the death and annihilate all opposition until there is nothing left.


Throughout the song, he juxtaposes different aspects of gangsta culture, spitting for the "bitches" and the "thugs," the "lords" and the "folks," the "crips," and the "bloods." He speaks about the "American dream" and the pursuit of success by "rolling to the green," but also the violent reality on the streets where "16 millimeter bullets" fly, and people fight for survival. He acknowledges the "fake thugs" who nauseate him but also pays respect to the "real G's" and the "bosses" who have overcome the system's limitations to succeed. In the end, he paints a picture of himself and his followers as cannibals, devouring everything in their path, and facing every challenge with the power of an F5 tornado.


Line by Line Meaning

American gangsta, U.S hustla
I am a gangster and hustler in the United States


Home of the brave and in god we trust
We are a nation of courageous people who believe in God


Chi-town bred
I am from Chicago


Cuz I gotta rep my city to the death
I have to represent my city strongly and never back down


Annialate them till I dont see nothin left
I will destroy my enemies until there's nothing left of them


Remember I spit it for the bitches
I used to rap for women, but now I rap for gangsters


Now I'm spittin for the thugs
I am now rapping for gangsters


Hat cocked to the right
I wear my hat tilted to the right


Hat cocked to the left
I wear my hat tilted to the left


Brotha its a formal
It's a way we show respect


Its a focus on ya chest
It shows that I am serious and focused on the situation at hand


I spit it for the lords, and the for the folks and for the crips and for the bloods
I rap to represent all kinds of gangs and show unity among them


Im like an american dream
I represent the American dream


Role to the green, with the souls and the breeds and the cobras a kings and the 2-16
I am making my way to the top with my allies, and colors representing our gangs


Millimeter bullets from the niggas that Tryin to do opposite.
I am prepared to fight anyone who opposes me, even if it means using firearms


They dont really wanna see how phyco I can get
My opponents don't know the extent of my insanity and what I'm capable of


I dont really see a mutha fucka stoppin this
No one can stop me or my gang


Tryin to come at u and the apocalypse
We are ready for anyone trying to come against us, even during the end of the world


.40 cal will have ya screamin, I dont wanna die
I am prepared to kill anyone who tries to take me down


I am becomin nauseous with the fake thugs
I am sick of people pretending to be gangsters when they are not


So its love To the real G's and all the boss's To the niggas in the caller case That got into it big
I have respect and admiration for real gangsters who have become successful and wealthy


To get wut nobody gave us We was born into this system, so dont be mad at what u made us
We had to work hard to get what we have, and we are not responsible for the system that we were born into


Pull the pistol and cock it and bust in the sky
I am showing off my power and willingness to use my firearm


One time for the U.S, for turnin my niggas to gangstas cuz gettin money is what they do best
I am showing appreciation for America's ability to bring out the gangster in us and our focus on getting money


Hard to fight like I ever did like Al Capone
It's difficult to fight me because I am as ruthless as Al Capone


Gangsta's is boss's, K-town is the mutha fuckin hood, the Rock is the company come and step into my office
Gangsters are in charge, my neighborhood is the hood, and my gang is like a company where I am the boss


Forever see me in a lack
I will always be seen driving a Cadillac


Got work but ya never see me in a pack
I am always working alone, not with a group of people


A mutha fucka said he never seen me with a strap
Someone said they haven't seen me with a gun


And I heard a mutha fucka say he dont see me in the hood
Someone said they haven't seen me in my neighborhood


Lil nigga I dont see u, cuz homie my hood is worldwide and gettin money is wut we do.
I don't see you little guy because my gang is global and we are always making money


Make ya knee joints lock when I freak u
I can make you feel intimidated and scared


Hit the 3 point shot like Hedo, Turkoglu up in the game
I am skilled like a basketball player Hedo Turkoglu, and I am always on top in my gangster game


U killin the game like pac, nigga we point glocks like he do, see u
I am succeeding in the game as well as Tupac did, and I am ready to use my weapon at any time


No one will recognize I'm the maker of the Midwest
People don't realize that I am responsible for making the Midwest what it is today


Im like for real? Controversy in the middle I guess I'm like shaquille
I am saying that I am responsible for the controversy and tension in the Midwest, and I am as dominant as Shaquille O'Neal


U can go on feel like ya feel Nigga kno the hands I like to kill
You can continue to think and feel however you want, but know that I am skilled at taking lives


But if u can hit me with the bangs Lil cheap for shit, lets strike the deal
If you are able to harm or hurt me, I am open to making a deal though it may be cheap


Got my phycos in the city rollin wit me Always ready busta cap at the king like du
I have my crazy, loyal friends in my city who are always ready to shoot someone who challenges me


I can bury ya bodies like an animal Because I'm a cannibal, I eat a nigga like food
If I kill you, I am capable of burying your body like an animal and even eating people


Rippin thru ur flesh so I can devour the heart Music is my playground, but if the rappin dont get yo
I would be able to rip through your body just to eat your heart. Though music is my passion, I am willing to turn to violence


I hit this head with the back of the pistol until this bitch nigga lay down
I am willing to hit someone's head with the back of a gun to bring them down


And no competition I had to be fuckin a twig? Whoever comin for me gangsta, ima get it everytime I wanna get it
I am telling other gangsters that no one can compete with me, and whoever challenges me will be taken care of easily


I'm living proof Its a category F5
I am the perfect example of a category F5 tornado, meaning that I am powerful and destructive




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL TERRELL MITCHELL, FREDERICK TAYLOR, JOHN GANT

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JJ H

Great track, artists like twista should make a comeback and bring hiphop back to life

Rob Banks

Nobody on the planet can out rap Twista. Soooooo underrated.

Hareem Obduljawon

Busta Rhymes and Tech N9ne can but I'm still a Twista fan.

Bob Anderson

Facts. Twista is goated period. No one is fucking with him.

siccDeville

I think he's in the Guinness books for fastest rapper.

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They will never get old

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His flow is so smooth.. I’m rockin’ with it!

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Põe qualquer rapper novo no bolso. Melhor fast rapper

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oh my god this song goes so hard, twista is unique upon all rappers but this song fits perfect he doin it big on this joint

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