Malphurs moved with his family from Jamaica, Queens, New York to Riverdale, Georgia when he was nine years old. The name "Waka" was taken from Fozzie Bear. The name "Flocka Flame" was given to him by rapper Gucci Mane.Waka Flocka is a member of the 1017 Brick Squad Boyz, with Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, Frenchie, and Wooh Da Kid.
He was shot in the arm while struggling with a robber at a car wash in Atlanta, Georgia on the morning of January 19, 2010. His debut single is called "O Let's Do It",which peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album, Flockavelli was released later on in 2010.
The Round Of Applause Songfacts says. After an early version of "Round of Applause without Drake leaked in early August 2011, it was remixed by the Toronto MC and released it through his official blog October's Very Own, on September 11, 2011. Waka Flocka Flame then chose to master the remix and release it as the official single from his second album, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family. It was released to iTunes on October 18, 2011, and to U.S. urban radio on November 1, 2011.
He was featured on Lil Jon's album Crunk Rock on the track "Throw It Up, Pt. 2 (Remix)" which also feature Pastor Troy Waka is 6'6ft 265lbs
Let Dem Guns Blam
Waka Flocka Flame Lyrics
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Came to the club, yeah, I'm on that fuck shit
Let them things blam, let them things blam
Let them things blam, let them things blam
I'm too fucked up, too turnt up I'm on fuck shit
Let them things blam, let them things blam
My chopper filled up, let them things blam
My hangers got extendos, let them things blam
Ain't no OG's, just some young niggas
Gangbangin, sellin weed
Shootouts, and some ecstasy
Them boys gone, them boys crazy, must have lost their mind
Whole clique strapped up fuck one time
Above the law hey my nigga, I'm on my grind
Afraid of the dark, so I'm forced to shine
Let them guns blam, bitch, you know I am
I go Kanye, Jay-Z ham it's the summer of sound
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Friends turned to enemies, enemies turned to friends
Eat you like some busy bees, kill you and your best friend
Let them guns blam, bow
Let them guns blam, bow
Let them guns blam, bow
Let them guns blam, bow
Too turnt up on my block
Middle finger to the law fuck a cop
Real nigga till my heart stop
That KO make your body rock
Won't stop 'till I see a body drop
Fuck round get mollywopped
Leave my shawty off the top
I'm about a check
See my young niggas love to flex
Strapped up with that tech
Want beef, no talking, shawty that's a bet
Live with no regret, where you from shawty throw up your set
A nigga want me dead, got a check on my head got but I got too much too much respect
Pride, dignity, while you're hating on me I'm making history
Waka goin broke boy shitting me
Throw money on a bitch, ain't shit to me
Let them guns blam, let them guns blam
This a .44 bulldog it cannot jam
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Friends turned to enemies, enemies turned to friends
Eat you like some busy bees, kill you and your best friend
Let them guns blam, bow
Let them guns blam, bow
Let them guns blam, bow
Let them guns blam, bow
Too turnt up on my block
Middle finger to the law fuck a cop
Real nigga till my heart stop
That KO make your body rock
My friends turn in my enemies, my enemies turn friends
Ain't talking about no pills nigga, we sliding round with extends
I'm ridin round in this Benz
50 rounds in this mac
I put a price on your head and they gone lay you down for dem racks
Y'all niggas ain't toting no straps
Y'all niggas don't want no war
Y'all niggas don't want my goons
Came around by your front door
But that hot shit, cause you pop shit
Runnin round like you got shit
Had my niggas all in your crib
You runnin round like you got bricks
Most niggas die cause they switch sides
And do dumb shit when they get high
Cross me, it won't get by
Try to play it cool, and you'll get fried
All the real niggas on this side
Niggas shoot like Dirk do
Every nigga that's 'round me get real money and merk too
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Let them guns blam, Flocka
Friends turned to enemies, enemies turned to friends
Eat you like some busy bees, kill you and your best friend
Let them guns blam, bow
Let them guns blam, bow
Let them guns blam, bow
Let them guns blam, bow
Too turnt up on my block
Middle finger to the law fuck a cop
Real nigga till my heart stop
That KO make your body rock
The lyrics of Waka Flocka Flame's "Let Dem Guns Blam" describe the rapper's reckless, intoxicated lifestyle filled with drugs, guns, and violence. The first verse reveals his state of inebriation and excitement as he enters a club, eager to let his guns "blam" and engage in gang activity. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes this violent theme, encouraging the use of firearms and celebrating the destruction they can cause. The second verse delves deeper into the rapper's gang affiliation, boasting about his dangerous friends and his own willingness to kill. The final verse warns against switching sides or betraying those in the gang, emphasizing loyalty and violence as core values.
Overall, the song portrays a nihilistic view of life, glorifying violence as a means of achieving power and thrill. It presents a bleak picture of a society where drugs and guns reign supreme, and loyalty is strictly enforced through ruthless violence.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm too drunk, I'm too high to hear that fuck shit
I'm too intoxicated and under the influence of drugs to tolerate any BS.
Came to the club, yeah, I'm on that fuck shit
I'm at the club and I'm looking for trouble.
Let them things blam, let them things blam
I'm ready to use my weapons and let them go off.
I'm too fucked up, too turnt up I'm on fuck shit
I'm too wasted and hyped up to be reasonable, I'm just ready for violence.
My chopper filled up, let them things blam
My machine gun is full and I'm ready to use it.
My hangers got extendos, let them things blam
My firearms are modified with extended clips and I'm ready to use them.
I'm from Riverdale, full of young niggas
I come from Riverdale, a place full of young gangbangers.
Ain't no OG's, just some young niggas
There are no older experienced people to guide us, just a group of reckless youngsters.
Gangbangin, sellin weed
We engage in gang violence and selling drugs.
Shootouts, and some ecstasy
We have gun battles with rival gangs, and we also take ecstasy.
Them boys gone, them boys crazy, must have lost their mind
The other guys are insane and have lost their minds.
Whole clique strapped up fuck one time
Our entire crew is armed and ready for a fight against the police.
Above the law hey my nigga, I'm on my grind
I'm not bound by the law and I'm hustling hard to get ahead.
Afraid of the dark, so I'm forced to shine
I'm scared of failure, so I'm always trying to make things work.
Let them guns blam, bitch, you know I am
I'm about to use my guns, and you should know that by now.
I go Kanye, Jay-Z ham it's the summer of sound
I'm turning up like Kanye and Jay-Z, and it's a hot summer.
Friends turned to enemies, enemies turned to friends
People I used to be cool with are now my rivals, while my adversaries have become allies hoping to take me down.
Eat you like some busy bees, kill you and your best friend
I'm going to take you out and your close friends like bees attacking honey.
My friends turn in my enemies, my enemies turn friends
I've gone through so many changes and betrayals, that friends have now become enemies and vice versa.
Ain't talking about no pills nigga, we sliding round with extends
We're not just using drugs, we have firearms on us as we move around.
I'm ridin round in this Benz, 50 rounds in this mac
I'm driving in a Benz with a fully loaded MAC-10 with 50 rounds.
I put a price on your head and they gone lay you down for dem racks
I've hired someone to kill you, and they will shoot you and collect the money I promised them.
Y'all niggas don't want my goons, came around by your front door
You don't want to mess with my armed crew, we might come to your door and handle things there.
Let them guns blam, bow
I'm urging my crew to use their firearms and start shooting.
Too turnt up on my block, Middle finger to the law fuck a cop
I'm overly hyped and angry on my turf, and I strongly dislike the police.
Real nigga till my heart stop, That KO make your body rock
I'm a real gangster until I die, and if I hit you with a knockout punch, your body will convulse.
Won't stop 'till I see a body drop, Fuck round get mollywopped
I won't cease my violence until someone is killed, and I will beat anyone who tries to test me.
Leave my shawty off the top, I'm about a check
I don't care about my partner in my crimes, I'm all about the money.
See my young niggas love to flex, Strapped up with that tech
My young gang members enjoy showing off and are armed with advanced weapons.
Most niggas die cause they switch sides, And do dumb shit when they get high
Many people die because they switch loyalty or do foolish things while under the influence.
Cross me, it won't get by, Try to play it cool, and you'll get fried
If you mess with me, you won't get away with it, and if you try to act like nothing happened, you'll still get hurt.
All the real niggas on this side, Niggas shoot like Dirk do
The genuine gangsters are on my side, and our crew fires their weapons like Dirk Nowitzki shoots basketballs.
Every nigga that's 'round me get real money and merk too
Everyone who stays with me will make real money and will also commit violent crimes.
Waka goin broke boy shitting me, Throw money on a bitch ain't shit to me
I'm not losing money, so don't even try to accuse me, and I have no qualms about tossing cash on women.
This a .44 bulldog it cannot jam
This is a powerful gun that cannot malfunction or jam.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSHUA HOWARD LUELLEN, JUAQUIN MALPHURS, ROBERT WILLIAMS, ROBERT RIHMEEK WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
4TUNE
its 2022 and this shit is still hitting hard🔥🔥🔥🔥
Jaret Wood
I cant get enough of this song since I first heard it
Diego Andre
2018 and this song still hitting hard
Diego Andre
@Z stxx1017 Fact
Z stxx1017
Can't believe it only has a million views. It should have 20 easy
HeadFullah Dreadz
TRIPLE F LIFE WENT HARD AF!
Tyler L.
Meek killed it.. They should do more tracks toguether
Hector Moreno
Both of them killed it
cappo242
this is lyrical madness!
Aye I'm Chris
god damn that ending always gives me goose bumps