Evil
U.P.I.A. Lyrics
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I can't front 'cause nigga be ballin'
I got the bando jumpin' like Spalding
Get you hit up, get sliced to the face
Ain't no love for no nigga who hate
I got the hood on lock, it's laced
Ain't no witnesses, ain't no traces
Pluto
Yuh, hear no evil, see no evil (turn, turn)
Lil' bro done a drill while I was in Dubai eatin' seafood (turn, turn, turn, turn, woo, turn, ayy)
When that block pop, no diesel
Unlimited pistols but that shotgun cheap and cheerful
My hitters tryna do it like Beanie Sigel
Get down or lay it down (bah, bah)
Get down or lay it down, our smoke and theirs ain't got the same sound
On the bando floor, was needles
Blew it white on his strip, 8 Mile
Never can we sleep on a L
Was frank, but now we're just throwin' Ls down
Our hustle was our way of livin'
They ain't see the vision, Ray Charles, Ray Charles (ayy)
But we not playin' foul, money, respect, and power
Opp man still tryna chase that clout
But we fill the air with gunpowder
Bad B come to the niz
Ass up, face down, she in love with the flick
Chandelier just wet, lookin' like I let her cum on my wrist
All the times I whipped
I left residue on the sink
All the times that I lost that smoke
I had the feds tryna swipe for my prints (ah, ah)
When I think it's run those
When I rise, I'm brushin' my teeth (turn)
I run up those dreams, still holdin' my heart
Still holdin' my soul, I got it in ink, yeah
Hear no evil, see no evil
On the bando floor was needles
We do numbers like we Beatles
I go bonkers swervin' the Beamer
They wanna bite my drip, mosquito
Rockin' vintage by Moschino
Walk in Chanel and spent a kilo
Got my magazine like Benzino
Breakin' up bank three days like CeeLo
Makin' a movie, Al Pacino
Split your throat, it's like a free throw
Hop in a Ghost with a bag, your P.O.
Hoppin' in Paris like I'm mobbin' in Rio
They can't compare me, I'm livin' la vida
Wrappin' a bale up like a burrito
Talk on the head, tryna get my C notes (turn, turn)
Hear no evil, see no evil
Told shawty I'll be home in twenty-eight days
I thought it was a standard R.I.C.O.
We come out illegal, Mary just come out in Dior
Concierge come out with rebos, G17 is a free-throw
We got out the cut for the peoples
My life's like a movie, one car less like the sequel
I feel ever-critical, givin' advice to the juvies
Five lanes and DXP doobie
I ride it around like I'm new to this
I know these VVS, they jewelers
That's us in the night, red light
And the door goes off, I know it's tried
Leave me alone, I don't know who scattered
The phone's not mine, I don't know them class
You was tight when we would fly them
You was high, then was was glidin'
Off that safety had to line 'em
Pepbbles spread, coronavirus
Scoreboard done whitewashed
Sir, are the opps in mind?
That's fine, that's keepers, but we can't find them
Thought an extra man on E like Cyrus
Throw that in two-two, throw that it on niners
Would've been added, but it ain't at ya
Crashed on M-P when it went empty
The man just pissed 'cause they wanna be like us
Look at the timepieces, timeless
Look at the nuzzles, silent
Lifestyle flicky, step with a blicky, act is violent
Whole one in the safehouse, bad B sittin' all pretty
Hear no evil, see no evil, she want a bad boy like Diddy
My lifestyle, look at the flick of the wrist
The hook gettin' hot when you're flippin' the brick
Forty-one points, VVS on swish
Livin' this life in the cameras and lights
Hell of a life when you covered in ice
Hit the high price, I can get precise
Takin' her down on a private flight, ayy
Money and power, cocaine, gunpowder
Money and power, cocaine, gunpowder
Money and power, cocaine, gunpowder
Money and power, cocaine, gunpowder
Hear no evil, see no evil
Told shawty I'll be home in twenty-eight days
I thought it was a standard R.I.C.O.
We come out illegal, Mary just come out in Dior
Concierge come out with rebos, G17 is a free-throw
We got out the cut for the peoples
My life's like a movie, one car less like the sequel
I feel ever-critical, givin' advice to the juvies
Five lanes and DXP doobie
I ride it around like I'm new to this
I know these VVS, they jewelers
Rasta boy, machete throat, bomboclaat, slice the throat
Rasta boy, machete throat, bomboclaat, slice the throat
Money and power, cocaine, gunpowder
Money and power, cocaine, gunpowder
Money and power, cocaine, gunpowder
Money and power, cocaine, gunpowder
The lyrics to "Evil" by U.P.I.A. describe the lifestyle of someone involved in gang culture, who has accumulated both money and problems. The opening lines talk about the singer and his peers "ballin'" but also acknowledge that with money comes new problems. The song mentions a "bando" or abandoned building, which is being used for illegal activity and has become a popular spot ("jumpin' like Spalding"). The lines "Get you hit up, get sliced to the face / Ain't no love for no nigga who hate" suggest that the singer and his associates are capable of violence and don't hesitate to retaliate against those who cross them.
The second verse talks about doing illegal things like dealing drugs ("On the bando floor, was needles") and getting involved in violent confrontations ("Get down or lay it down"). The singer also references "opps," which likely stands for "opposition" or rivals, and talks about filling the air with "gunpowder." The lyrics also contain references to money and luxury brands, like Chanel and Moschino, which suggest that the singer is living a life of excess despite the danger and potential legal consequences. The song ends with a chant that includes the lines "Money and power, cocaine, gunpowder," which reinforce the themes of violence and illegal activity that run throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You get money and brand new problems
Having wealth brings its own set of challenges and difficulties
I can't front 'cause nigga be ballin'
I can't pretend to be someone I'm not because I'm successful
I got the bando jumpin' like Spalding
I have the trap house booming with activity like a basketball bouncing
Get you hit up, get sliced to the face
I have connections to cause harm, either through violence or betrayal
Ain't no love for no nigga who hate
I have no respect or affection for those who show hatred
I got the hood on lock, it's laced
I have complete control and dominance over my neighborhood
Ain't no witnesses, ain't no traces
There are no witnesses or evidence left behind in the crimes I commit
Pluto
A reference to the artist's nickname or alter ego
Yuh, hear no evil, see no evil (turn, turn)
I choose to ignore and avoid any negative influences or actions
Lil' bro done a drill while I was in Dubai eatin' seafood (turn, turn, turn, turn, woo, turn, ayy)
While I was enjoying a luxurious lifestyle in Dubai, my younger brother was engaging in dangerous activities
When that block pop, no diesel
When the neighborhood becomes active and lively, it's not due to drug activity
Unlimited pistols but that shotgun cheap and cheerful
I have access to many handguns, but the shotgun I possess is inexpensive yet effective
My hitters tryna do it like Beanie Sigel
The members of my crew are attempting to achieve success and notoriety like the rapper Beanie Sigel
Get down or lay it down (bah, bah)
You must either cooperate or face the consequences
Get down or lay it down, our smoke and theirs ain't got the same sound
We bring a different level of intensity and danger with our actions compared to others
On the bando floor, was needles
On the floor of the trap house, there were drug paraphernalia such as needles
Blew it white on his strip, 8 Mile
We sold large quantities of cocaine on his neighborhood street, similar to the movie '8 Mile'
Never can we sleep on a L
We can never be caught off guard or fail
Was frank, but now we're just throwin' Ls down
We used to be honest and open, but now we're displaying our victories and dominance
Our hustle was our way of livin'
Our determined and relentless work ethic defined our lifestyle
They ain't see the vision, Ray Charles, Ray Charles (ayy)
They were unable to understand or comprehend our goals and aspirations, just like Ray Charles is famously blind
But we not playin' foul, money, respect, and power
Although we are involved in illicit activities, we still maintain a sense of integrity and prioritize wealth, esteem, and influence
Opp man still tryna chase that clout
Our rivals are still attempting to gain popularity and recognition
But we fill the air with gunpowder
We create a tense and dangerous atmosphere with our weapons and ammunition
Bad B come to the niz
An attractive woman comes to the residence
Ass up, face down, she in love with the flick
She is enthusiastic and infatuated with the sexual experiences we provide
Chandelier just wet, lookin' like I let her cum on my wrist
My jewelry is sparkling and glistening, as if she ejaculated on my wrist
All the times I whipped
All the times I drove a car, possibly while engaging in criminal activities
I left residue on the sink
I left evidence or traces of my actions in the form of drugs or substances
All the times that I lost that smoke
All the times I had to forfeit or give up the drugs I was selling
I had the feds tryna swipe for my prints (ah, ah)
Law enforcement agencies attempted to gather evidence, such as fingerprints, to incriminate me
When I think it's run those
When I believe it's time to escape or flee
When I rise, I'm brushin' my teeth (turn)
When I wake up, my first order of business is to prepare for action or confrontation
I run up those dreams, still holdin' my heart
I pursue my aspirations while maintaining my passion and emotional attachment
Still holdin' my soul, I got it in ink, yeah
I still have control over my essence and identity, symbolized by my tattoos
On the bando floor was needles
Drug paraphernalia, specifically needles, were present on the floor of the trap house
We do numbers like we Beatles
We achieve significant levels of success and popularity, similar to the band The Beatles
I go bonkers swervin' the Beamer
I drive recklessly and aggressively in my luxury vehicle
They wanna bite my drip, mosquito
Others are envious and attempt to imitate my unique style and fashion
Rockin' vintage by Moschino
I wear old-fashioned clothing and accessories by the brand Moschino
Walk in Chanel and spent a kilo
I enter a Chanel store and spend a significant amount of money
Got my magazine like Benzino
I possess a firearm magazine or arsenal like the rapper Benzino
Breakin' up bank three days like CeeLo
I make large amounts of money in a short period, similar to the artist CeeLo Green
Makin' a movie, Al Pacino
I'm creating a video or film, comparable to the actor Al Pacino
Split your throat, it's like a free throw
I harm or kill someone with ease, as if shooting a free throw in basketball
Hop in a Ghost with a bag, your P.O.
I enter a Rolls-Royce Ghost luxury car with a bag of drugs, potentially evading my probation officer
Hoppin' in Paris like I'm mobbin' in Rio
I move and act with confidence, as if I'm navigating the streets of Paris or Rio de Janeiro
They can't compare me, I'm livin' la vida
Others cannot match or compete with my extravagant and extravagant lifestyle
Wrappin' a bale up like a burrito
I package a large quantity of drugs, resembling the wrapping of a burrito
Talk on the head, tryna get my C notes (turn, turn)
People discuss or gossip about me, attempting to acquire information or money from me
Told shawty I'll be home in twenty-eight days
I informed my romantic partner that I will return home in four weeks
I thought it was a standard R.I.C.O.
I initially believed it was a routine or ordinary situation involving organized crime
We come out illegal, Mary just come out in Dior
We engage in unlawful activities, while Mary (likely referring to a woman) emerges wearing luxury clothing from the brand Dior
Concierge come out with rebos, G17 is a free-throw
The concierge or hotel staff bring out reboots (possibly referring to sneakers), and a Glock 17 handgun is as easy as shooting a free throw
We got out the cut for the peoples
We escaped or emerged from a dangerous situation for the sake of our community or supporters
My life's like a movie, one car less like the sequel
My life is filled with excitement and drama, but the sequel or continuation is slightly less extravagant or eventful
I feel ever-critical, givin' advice to the juvies
I have a constant sense of self-importance and provide guidance to young individuals in need
Five lanes and DXP doobie
I drive on the road with confidence and style, potentially while smoking marijuana
I ride it around like I'm new to this
I enjoy driving my vehicle as if it's a new experience every time
I know these VVS, they jewelers
I am knowledgeable about high-quality diamonds, and they are held in high regard by jewelers
That's us in the night, red light
This is a reference to engaging in criminal activities under the cover of darkness, possibly involving prostitution
And the door goes off, I know it's tried
When the alarm or alert goes off, I am aware that an intrusion attempt has been made
Leave me alone, I don't know who scattered
I request to be left alone, as I am unaware of who caused the commotion or disturbance
The phone's not mine, I don't know them class
The phone doesn't belong to me, and I am unfamiliar with the individuals involved
You was tight when we would fly them
You were tense or anxious when we engaged in illegal activities involving transportation
You was high, then was was glidin'
You were intoxicated or under the influence, and then you were smoothly and effortlessly moving
Off that safety had to line 'em
I removed the safety mechanism from my firearm and had to aim or target someone
Pepbbles spread, coronavirus
My associates or allies spread violence or conflict, much like the spread of the coronavirus
Scoreboard done whitewashed
We have achieved complete dominance and victory, as evidenced by the scoreboard being totally in our favor
Sir, are the opps in mind?
Sir, have you considered or thought of our enemies or opposition?
That's fine, that's keepers, but we can't find them
That's acceptable and advantageous, but we are unable to locate or identify them
Thought an extra man on E like Cyrus
I believed there was an additional person under the influence of drugs like Miley Cyrus
Throw that in two-two, throw that it on niners
Dispose of or discard that swiftly, dislodge it with the assistance of a nine-millimeter firearm
Would've been added, but it ain't at ya
There would have been more consequences, but it didn't reach or affect you directly
Crashed on M-P when it went empty
I experienced a negative outcome or failure when the situation became unproductive or unsuccessful
The man just pissed 'cause they wanna be like us
Other individuals are frustrated or angry because they desire to emulate or resemble us
Look at the timepieces, timeless
Take a look at our luxurious and valuable watches, which possess a classic and eternal appeal
Look at the nuzzles, silent
Observe our flashy and expensive jewelry, which remains quiet or understated in its appearance
Lifestyle flicky, step with a blicky, act is violent
Our lifestyles are extravagant and audacious, we walk with a firearm, and our behavior is aggressive and harmful
Whole one in the safehouse, bad B sittin' all pretty
I have a significant stash of illegal substances in a secure location, and an attractive woman is present and looking attractive
My lifestyle, look at the flick of the wrist
My way of life is exemplified by the motion of flicking the wrist, a gesture associated with displaying wealth and superiority
The hook gettin' hot when you're flippin' the brick
The catchy chorus of the song becomes popular when you are selling drugs and making a profit
Forty-one points, VVS on swish
I score forty-one points, representing a high level of success, and my diamonds are of excellent quality and shine
Livin' this life in the cameras and lights
I exist and thrive in the public eye and the spotlight
Hell of a life when you covered in ice
It's an incredible and extravagant lifestyle when you are adorned with expensive jewelry
Hit the high price, I can get precise
I aim for and achieve exorbitant prices, and I have the ability to be exact and accurate
Takin' her down on a private flight, ayy
Engaging in sexual activities with a woman while on a private airplane
Money and power, cocaine, gunpowder
These are elements and themes that dominate my life and activities
Rasta boy, machete throat, bomboclaat, slice the throat
A reference to a violent and aggressive individual who is associated with Rastafarian culture and is willing to harm others
Money and power, cocaine, gunpowder
These are recurring themes and symbols that represent the artist's lifestyle and mindset
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ebony Naomi Oshunrinde, Irving Ampofo Adjei, Nayvadius Wilburn
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