Murder On My Mind
YNW Melly Lyrics

I thank God for everything
Expressing gratitude to God for everything in his life

(Mind on my murder) mind on my murder
Thinking obsessively about committing murder

(Mind on my murder) ooh
Continuing to think about murder, with a tone of excitement

(Young Nigga World, bitch) (part two)
Referring to his group of young friends as the Young Nigga World

Mind on my murder, murder (part two)
Continuing to have thoughts of murder, specifically referencing a previous song called Murder On My Mind

(Murder On My Mind part two)
Continuing to reference the previous song about murder and violence

Hey
Simple interjection leading into the next verse

Sky is getting red (skrrt)
Describing a violent situation where the sky may appear red due to blood or other graphic imagery

Body getting cold (cold)
Describing the physical sensations of dying, which include the body getting cold

Losing hella blood (blood)
Experiencing a significant loss of blood, potentially from a violent attack

Lord, please save my soul (soul)
Turning to God for salvation during a violent and potentially deadly situation

If I have to die (die)
Coming to terms with the possibility of death

Don't know where I'll go (I'll go)
Expressing uncertainty about what happens after death

I don't want to die (no)
Voicing a desire to avoid death and continue living

I'm only ten years old (ten years old)
Highlighting the innocence and vulnerability of a young child caught in a violent situation

Oh, my mama cried (my mama cried)
Acknowledging the emotional and familial impact of a violent death

Yellow tape around my body, it's a homicide (it's a homicide)
Describing a crime scene after a violent death, where the area is cordoned off with yellow tape

And he told me it was accidental, by surprise (surprise)
Recalling the perpetrator's justification for the attack, which involves a claim of accident and surprise

Ambulances everywhere and I just pray that I survive
Describing the aftermath of a violent attack, where emergency services arrive and the victim hopes to survive

'Cause baby, it's a homicide, oh, a homicide (homicide)
Acknowledging the severity of the situation, specifically the fact that the victim has been murdered

He just shot me and I dropped down to the floor
Recounting the actual act of the shooting

He said I caught him by surprise, I caught him by surprise (surprise)
Referencing the perpetrator's earlier claim of surprise at the victim's actions

He was shell-shocked and he claimed he didn't know
Describing the perpetrator's state of mind and his claim of ignorance after the shooting

I grabbed his hand 'cause I was terrified, said I was scared to die (I was)
Describing the fear and terror felt by the victim at the moment of the shooting

He just watched my blood spill out and die slow
Depicting the horrifying experience of slowly dying from blood loss

I looked him right inside the eyes (his eyes), he looked inside my eyes
Describing a final moment of eye contact between the victim and the perpetrator

Asked him would I survive? He shook his head no
Recounting the victim's final question, which is met with a negative response from the perpetrator

Mind on my murder, yeah, murder, huh, murder, huh
Returning to the theme of murder and violence, with an emphasis on obsessive thoughts

Mind on my murder, yeah, murder, ayy, murder, hey
Continuing to focus on violent thoughts and tendencies

Mind on my murder, yeah, murder, hey, murder, huh
More thoughts of murder and violence, with varying emotional tones

Mind on my murder, hey, mind on my murder
Continuing to obsess over thoughts of murder

Yellow tape around my body, it's a homicide (whoa, whoa)
Repeating an earlier line to emphasize the violent and deadly nature of the situation

Never thought my day one friend would be the one to take my life
Expressing shock and betrayal at the fact that a close friend was the perpetrator of the violent crime

And he ain't even shoot me once, this nigga shot me twice
Providing further details about the actual shooting and the extent of the victim's injuries

And I dropped down to the floor and I had teardrops in my eyes
Describing the emotional and physical impact of being shot and realizing the severity of the situation

Never thought a home invasion would've costed me my life (my life)
Reflecting on the unexpected and tragic circumstances that led to the victim's death

All I wanted was a mouth full of golds and my neck and wrist with ice (like woo)
Referencing material desires and aspirations, which seem trivial in the face of such a violent death

But now I just got murdered while I go in paradise
Expressing a sense of tragedy and irony, with the victim realizing that death has robbed him of a chance at paradise

Fuck with it then and your life will get ended
Issuing a warning to anyone who tries to interfere or harm him

Fuck do you know about Melly the Menace?
Challenging anyone who doubts or questions his violent tendencies or reputation

Glock-26 and that bitch is extended
Referencing a specific type of gun and emphasizing its destructive capability

Glock-27, bitch, I'm really with it
Continuing to boast about his willingness and readiness to use firearms

Catch that fuck nigga, hit him with the semi
Encouraging his associates to use a specific type of firearm to carry out acts of violence

You know my young niggas really ain't friendly
Implying that his associates are also violent and dangerous, and should not be underestimated

Bite like tarantula, flip like a spatula
Using vivid and aggressive imagery to describe his associates' violent tendencies

Suck on that bitch, I want blood like I'm Dracula
Making a reference to vampires and their thirst for blood, in a way that glorifies violence

Whoa, whoa, suck on it slow, fuck that lil' bitch on the floor
Continuing to use vulgar and graphic language to describe sexual and violent acts

Bitch, give me the bag, run it up
Demanding money and asserting his dominance over others

Your bitches wanna have fun with us
Boasting about the attention he receives from women, who are drawn to his violent and dangerous reputation

She wanna tote on a gun with us
Claiming that women are attracted to firearms and violence, and want to participate in his criminal activities

She smokin' dick, yeah that ho smokin' angel dust
Using vulgar and sexist language to describe oral sex and drug use

Topic, mm
An interjection with no clear meaning

Let a nigga get back on top, yeah
Asserting his desire to regain his place at the top of the criminal hierarchy

Pull up on a nigga with that Glock, bitch
Threatening violence and domination over others using a specific type of firearm

I don't give no fuck about shot, shit
Asserting his lack of concern or fear about being shot or injured in a violent situation

I don't give no F-U-X about her
Using vulgar language to dismiss a female or romantic partner

Pull up on a nigga, it's a fuckin' M-1
Threatening violence with a different type of firearm

Free my nigga Trell, he just caught an M-1
Referencing a specific friend or associate who has been arrested or engaged in violent behavior