Danger
Vic Mensa Lyrics
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We don't need no cops 'round here
I got my dick in hand 'cause I know a lot of y'all niggas running scared
I got God on my side and I know the devil trying to take a nigga under
Really makes me wonder
And I'm feeling like the 2nd coming
As I fucked the world for the first time and she love it
I wouldn't trade it for nothing, unless
She was 5'7", pretty waist, coke bottle, basket case
You know me I like the danger
You know me I like the danger
I'm on I-95
Double fist tequila when I drink and drive
2016 I gotta get it now
Pray to God I'm still alive
Put your lighters up
Let me take you where I was
Southside ain't safe outside
Seen a nigga standing on 47th street with a black Glock nine in the sky
Put your bangers up, twist your fingers up, bangers up
Niggas yelling "Game!" but niggas ain't tailored up
Nah, inked up, I'm tatted up
Run up on the studio and Rata-Tat-Tat it up (Rrrrrtttt!)
I let all my niggas talk for they self
They like to jugg, man they like easy money
They like making that shit hard for they self
I just realized I don't fuck with y'all
I just gotta stack my money tall
You know that feeling when you at the bank
Tryna quit cigarettes going through withdrawals
And you always knew you had what it takes
So you feeling like it's time that you take it all
Lying through they teeth niggas too fake
That's the reason really, really why I hate you all
That's how I feel out here, shit is real out here
Young niggas really out here in the field out here, yea
What's the deal out here?
Trying to turn a couple hundreds to a mil' out here, yea
And it's still our year
Niggas say they catching up they still not here
I'm looking around like
Where the fuck y'all at?
If you scared better keep your punk ass in the back
I think this life is the only one for me
I wouldn't trade it for nothing, unless
She was 5'7", pretty waist, coke bottle, basket case
You know me I like the danger
You know me I like the danger
I don't like the way that niggas talking like they bullet proof
'Til they gotta find out what a bullet do
Catch two in your Canada Goose
It'll turn a nigga into Proof, ooh
Shout out to my niggas on 8 Mile
Shout out my niggas on Flatbush
Man shout out to my niggas up in Cape Town
Gangbanging, rolling up the ops in the Backwoods
Don't get turned into a pack kid
You know how to act kid
You know where we at yea
You know what The Blueprint is
Ain't really shit for me and Jay to lay a nigga flat yea
And we build it from the ground man
I made the foundation like bitches with make-up
You flexing your Jacob
Get cut like a shape up
The city so hot it might dry the whole lake up
I need it God, I could ride like a race horse
I need a bitch to stay A1 like the steak sauce
Pussy so good I might stay like my pesos
Bitch and my gang, I'm the chief like a Halo
I go hard in the paint like a DayGlo
I tell Aoki he look like Tokyo
I'm on my new Hov and Nas it's a takeover
Young boy but I'm an OG like I'm Maco
I think this life is the only one for me
I wouldn't trade it for nothing, unless
She was 5'7", pretty waist, coke bottle, basket case
You know me I like the danger
You know me I like the danger
The song "Danger" by Vic Mensa features introspective lyrics that reflect the dangers and realities of living in an urban neighborhood. In the first verse, Vic talks about how he doesn't need cops around him and that he relies on his own strength as well as God's protection against the devil. He also references being like the "second coming" and how he had "fucked the world" and it loved him, which could be interpreted as him being both destructive and alluring.
The chorus talks about how nothing can come between Vic and his chosen lifestyle unless he meets a woman who fits his ideal physical appearance, someone he deems worth giving up everything for.
In the second verse, Vic talks about his own personal struggles and how he prays to stay alive. He references seeing danger on the streets, including a person holding a gun, and advises listeners to stay safe if they're not up for danger.
This song paints a picture of a life that is full of risk and potential danger, and Vic seems to be embracing it fully in a way that is reflective of his own experiences. He also references other rappers like Jay-Z and Nas, showing how he's looking up to them as elders in the game.
Line by Line Meaning
Free man shit
I believe in living freely without involvement of the police
We don't need no cops 'round here
I don't think cops are necessary in this area
I got my dick in hand 'cause I know a lot of y'all niggas running scared
I am ready to take control and act courageously while others are frightened
I got God on my side and I know the devil trying to take a nigga under
I have faith in God but understand the risks of the world
Really makes me wonder
I am curious about this experience
And I'm feeling like the 2nd coming
I am confident in myself and feel like I am making an impact
As I fucked the world for the first time and she love it
As I took a bold step and made my mark, the world enjoyed and appreciated it
I think this life is the only one for me
I recognize that this life is valuable and should be lived to the fullest
I wouldn't trade it for nothing, unless
There is nothing that I would sacrifice unless the perfect opportunity arises
She was 5'7", pretty waist, coke bottle, basket case
I am attracted to women with specific physical features
You know me I like the danger
I enjoy the thrill and excitement of living dangerously
I'm on I-95
I am on Interstate 95
Double fist tequila when I drink and drive
I drink two tequilas at a time while operating a vehicle
2016 I gotta get it now
I must achieve my goals this year
Pray to God I'm still alive
I am hopeful for my own safety
Put your lighters up
I urge everyone to show support and enthusiasm
Let me take you where I was
I want to take you on a journey of my experiences
Southside ain't safe outside
The southside is not completely safe
Seen a nigga standing on 47th street with a black Glock nine in the sky
I recall a specific incident where I saw a man on 47th street holding a firearm
Put your bangers up, twist your fingers up, bangers up
I encourage everyone to show gang affiliation by displaying hand signals
Niggas yelling "Game!" but niggas ain't tailored up
People claim gang affiliation but aren't prepared for the realities of gang life
Nah, inked up, I'm tatted up
Instead, I have tattoos to express my gang affiliations
Run up on the studio and Rata-Tat-Tat it up (Rrrrrtttt!)
I will respond to threats with extreme violence
I let all my niggas talk for they self
I allow my associates to speak for themselves
They like to jugg, man they like easy money
My associates enjoy making easy money
They like making that shit hard for they self
However, they make things more difficult than they need to be
I just realized I don't fuck with y'all
I do not associate with certain individuals anymore
I just gotta stack my money tall
I must focus on accumulating wealth
You know that feeling when you at the bank
You know the satisfaction of being wealthy and having financial stability
Tryna quit cigarettes going through withdrawals
I am trying to quit smoking and experiencing withdrawal symptoms
And you always knew you had what it takes
Deep down, you've always known about your potential
So you feeling like it's time that you take it all
It's time to take advantage of opportunities and claim everything you deserve
Lying through they teeth niggas too fake
People are dishonest and inauthentic
That's the reason really, really why I hate you all
This is why I harbor resentment and hatred towards certain individuals
That's how I feel out here, shit is real out here
These are my genuine feelings, and the reality is harsh
Young niggas really out here in the field out here, yea
The youth is battling it out in dangerous areas
What's the deal out here?
What is happening out here?
Trying to turn a couple hundreds to a mil' out here, yea
We're trying to hustle and turn small amounts of money into millions
And it's still our year
We still have the potential to succeed
Niggas say they catching up they still not here
Others claim to be catching up, but they haven't succeeded yet
I'm looking around like
I'm observing my surroundings
Where the fuck y'all at?
Where are you guys located?
If you scared better keep your punk ass in the back
If you're scared, it's best to stay out of trouble
I don't like the way that niggas talking like they bullet proof
I dislike the way individuals act invulnerable
'Til they gotta find out what a bullet do
Until they face the reality of the danger they've exposed themselves to
Catch two in your Canada Goose
You might get shot and killed while wearing a Canada Goose jacket
It'll turn a nigga into Proof, ooh
It may result in death, similar to what happened to Proof, Eminem's associate
Shout out to my niggas on 8 Mile
I acknowledge and greet my associates on 8 Mile Road
Shout out my niggas on Flatbush
I acknowledge and greet my associates on Flatbush Avenue
Man shout out to my niggas up in Cape Town
I acknowledge and greet my associates in Cape Town
Gangbanging, rolling up the ops in the Backwoods
We are affiliated with gangs and smoke tobacco leaf cigars while attacking our opposition
Don't get turned into a pack kid
Don't end up in a body bag
You know how to act kid
You know how to navigate in this environment
You know where we at yea
You know where we are located
You know what The Blueprint is
You understand what we stand for
Ain't really shit for me and Jay to lay a nigga flat yea
Jay-Z and I can easily take someone down
And we build it from the ground man
We built our empire ourselves
I made the foundation like bitches with make-up
I laid the foundation like women applying makeup to their face
You flexing your Jacob
You are showing off your expensive Jacob & Co. watch
Get cut like a shape up
You will be harmed, similar to getting a haircut
The city so hot it might dry the whole lake up
The city is experiencing intense heat that could evaporate a body of water
I need it God, I could ride like a race horse
I need God's intervention to help me perform well
I need a bitch to stay A1 like the steak sauce
I need a woman to be high-quality, like A1 steak sauce
Pussy so good I might stay like my pesos
Sexual pleasure is so good that I may never leave
Bitch and my gang, I'm the chief like a Halo
I am the leader of my gang, like the main character in the video game Halo
I go hard in the paint like a DayGlo
I am persistent and aggressive in achieving my goals
I tell Aoki he look like Tokyo
I comment on Steve Aoki's appearance, comparing him to Tokyo
I'm on my new Hov and Nas it's a takeover
I am following in Jay-Z and Nas' footsteps, taking over
Young boy but I'm an OG like I'm Maco
I may be young, but I am wise and experienced like OG Maco
I think this life is the only one for me
I recognize that this life is valuable and should be lived to the fullest
I wouldn't trade it for nothing, unless
There is nothing that I would sacrifice unless the perfect opportunity arises
She was 5'7", pretty waist, coke bottle, basket case
I am attracted to women with specific physical features
You know me I like the danger
I enjoy the thrill and excitement of living dangerously
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VICTOR MENSAH, ALEX BAEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind