Die Slow
Young Thug Lyrics


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I gotta tell you that you'll die tonight
You go against these people, you gon' die slow, die slow

We out in Italy on the water
Me and Strick recordin', smokin' weed, smokin' dope (die slow, die slow)
Drinkin' a lil' lean, I actually did good, I ain't drink but a pint this whole tour
Yeah, on tour, I done missed my son's birthday, it's on July the 15th
Nah, I lowkey, like, really see people ridin' past on boats
Right now out the window (die slow, die slow)
It's just the, just the penthouse suite, know it's nothin' major, yeah

Told the lawyer that my brother ain't goin' back to prison
I don't give a fuck if I gotta turn that nigga Jehovah's Witness
I'm just seekin' for God's soul 'cause I know something's missin'
Comme des Garçons boxers, and I came from penny-pinchin'
Came out the struggle, nigga, I really had lost a brother, nigga
Got to fightin' with the Deputy sheriff, I almost lost my mother, nigga

And that's funny, that's funny, like
My mama had broke up with my dad for having another kid on her, and um
He had came home one day and saw a car in the driveway
It was an off-duty sheriff, a Deputy sheriff that my mom was fuckin' with, and um
They had a few words, and it ended with, um, my dad shooting
He ended up in the hospital in a coma, yeah, so
Fast forward like eight years later, my sisters had got to fighting, and um
And they, and they, and they had a family member that was a Deputy sheriff, and um
My mom came outside to goddamn stop the fighting
And the lady got in the car and just pulled off doing like sixty miles per hour, ran my mom over
She had a stroke and shit, but she alright, yeah

Always knew I wasn't gon' be gay
I had her sendin' pictures to my mom's phone when I was like eight
I always knew that I'd be great
'Cause my coach told me I was slow, but I was runnin' at a fast pace, huh
They tryna divide us and conquer the world with it
They got a couple of the guys and all of the girls with it
But I'm a mastermind, I see right through it
I see that they got couple of diamonds but the rest of 'em pearls in it
They say you poor 'cause you black right to your face (yeah)
They say where you live, you'll never be able to own that place
My father said that you can change it all with your performance
And by the way, your life is a VV stone charm
They take the land and then detect who all can come
But I tell you with a long sleeve, I bear arms
I'm high enough to be on a Milky Way 'til morning
If you want it, you gon' get up earlier than anyone
If you want it, you gon' get up earlier than anyone
Put on my socks, grab my Glock, the stick under the couch
Tie all my shoes, you wearin' flip flops, and it's top of the top
R.I.P. Nipsey, know what I'm sayin'

(If you were the one in my shoes, would you love?)
Would you love, would you love, would you love, would you love?
If you were the one in, if you were the one in
They prejudiced, so why first of the day, yeah
Would you run away or would you come back nightly? (Woo)

I gotta tell you that you'll die tonight
You go against these people, you gon' die slow, die slow, die slow

Slime, what's going on? It's feeling like they won
Gotta get back up, you Black Panther's son
I gotta tell you that you'll die slow, die slow, die slow
You gon' die slow, die slow, die slow




Mom, what's going on? It's feeling like the Devil won
Die slow, die slow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Young Thug's song "Die Slow" are powerful and give insight into the artist's life experiences and personal reflections. The opening lines of the song express a warning to those who go against a group of people, implying that they will meet a violent end. The rest of the song talks about Young Thug's experiences while on tour in Italy, his family history and struggles, and his life philosophy.


When he talks about being out in Italy on the water, enjoying life and smoking weed, it is a commentary on the party culture in the music industry. He also reflects on how he is missing his son's birthday while on tour and mentions his family history, including his brother's incarceration and his mother's accident involving a deputy sheriff. He then discusses how he always knew that he would be "great" despite being told he was "slow."


The song takes a political turn when he says that they try to "divide us and conquer the world with it" and mentions his father's words about changing the world through one's performance. Through his lyrics, Young Thug encourages listeners to persevere and fight against prejudice and hatred.


Overall, "Die Slow" is a thought-provoking song that delves into Young Thug's personal life experiences and provides a commentary on the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

I gotta tell you that you'll die tonight
I am warning you that your actions could lead to your demise


You go against these people, you gon' die slow, die slow
If you oppose these individuals, you will suffer the consequences slowly


We out in Italy on the water
We are currently located in Italy, out on the water


Me and Strick recordin', smokin' weed, smokin' dope (die slow, die slow)
Strick and I are recording music and smoking marijuana and other drugs, warning others to be cautious of how they live their lives


Drinkin' a lil' lean, I actually did good, I ain't drink but a pint this whole tour
Although I am drinking codeine syrup, or 'lean', I have limited my use to just a pint for the entire tour


Yeah, on tour, I done missed my son's birthday, it's on July the 15th
I regret missing my son's birthday while on tour, as it falls on July 15th


Nah, I lowkey, like, really see people ridin' past on boats Right now out the window (die slow, die slow)
Despite my current status in a penthouse suite, I am still aware of the world outside my window and the dangers that lie within


Told the lawyer that my brother ain't goin' back to prison
I informed my lawyer that my brother will not return to prison


I don't give a fuck if I gotta turn that nigga Jehovah's Witness
I would rather have my brother become a Jehovah's Witness than return to prison, as I am determined to keep him safe


I'm just seekin' for God's soul 'cause I know something's missin'
I am searching for spiritual fulfillment and believe that something is missing in my life


Comme des Garçons boxers, and I came from penny-pinchin'
Despite my current wealth, I came from a background of financial struggle, as indicated by my expensive underwear brand choice


Came out the struggle, nigga, I really had lost a brother, nigga
I emerged from a difficult background, where I lost a sibling


Got to fightin' with the Deputy sheriff, I almost lost my mother, nigga
I once fought with a deputy sheriff and almost lost my mother as a result


And that's funny, that's funny, like My mama had broke up with my dad for having another kid on her, and um He had came home one day and saw a car in the driveway It was an off-duty sheriff, a Deputy sheriff that my mom was fuckin' with, and um They had a few words, and it ended with, um, my dad shooting He ended up in the hospital in a coma, yeah, so Fast forward like eight years later, my sisters had got to fighting, and um And they, and they, and they had a family member that was a Deputy sheriff, and um My mom came outside to goddamn stop the fighting And the lady got in the car and just pulled off doing like sixty miles per hour, ran my mom over She had a stroke and shit, but she alright, yeah
A string of events in my family's past has led to a complicated and traumatic history, including infidelity, a shooting, and a hit-and-run incident that resulted in my mother having a stroke


Always knew I wasn't gon' be gay
I had a strong sense of my own sexuality, and knew that I was not gay


I had her sendin' pictures to my mom's phone when I was like eight I always knew that I'd be great 'Cause my coach told me I was slow, but I was runnin' at a fast pace, huh
Even at a young age, I had a sense of my own potential, as evidenced by my desire to show off my sports performance to my mother


They tryna divide us and conquer the world with it
Those in power are attempting to create division in society in order to gain control over it


They got a couple of the guys and all of the girls with it
Although some individuals are waking up to the tactics at play, many are still swayed by those in power


But I'm a mastermind, I see right through it
I am astute enough to see through the power plays of those in control


I see that they got couple of diamonds but the rest of 'em pearls in it
While it may appear that only a select few are being rewarded, many others are being taken advantage of


They say you poor 'cause you black right to your face (yeah)
People are blatantly racist, stating that one is poor simply because of their race


They say where you live, you'll never be able to own that place
Society tells us that we can never achieve ownership or financial success beyond our current circumstances


My father said that you can change it all with your performance
My father instilled in me the idea that I can overcome any obstacle through hard work and dedication


And by the way, your life is a VV stone charm
My life is like a diamond charm that represents my success despite adversity


They take the land and then detect who all can come
Authority figures control the land, as well as who has access to it


But I tell you with a long sleeve, I bear arms
I am prepared to protect myself with a firearm, symbolized by my long sleeve shirt that conceals a weapon


I'm high enough to be on a Milky Way 'til morning
I am currently under the influence of drugs, feeling as though I am floating among the stars until morning


If you want it, you gon' get up earlier than anyone If you want it, you gon' get up earlier than anyone
To achieve success or make progress, one must work harder than anyone else


Put on my socks, grab my Glock, the stick under the couch Tie all my shoes, you wearin' flip flops, and it's top of the top
I am preparing myself for whatever may come, even while you are not taking the same precautions


R.I.P. Nipsey, know what I'm sayin'
Rest in Peace to Nipsey Hussle, a rapper who died tragically


(If you were the one in my shoes, would you love?) Would you love, would you love, would you love, would you love?
If you had experienced the same things I have in life, would you still have love for me?


They prejudiced, so why first of the day, yeah
They are biased against us, so why do we continue to put ourselves in that position?


Would you run away or would you come back nightly? (Woo)
Would you flee from danger or continue to face it night after night?


I gotta tell you that you'll die tonight You go against these people, you gon' die slow, die slow, die slow
Once again, I am warning that crossing certain individuals could prove fatal


Slime, what's going on? It's feeling like they won Gotta get back up, you Black Panther's son
I am feeling defeated, but must remind myself to stay strong and true to my roots as a Black Panther's son


Mom, what's going on? It's feeling like the Devil won Die slow, die slow
Addressing his mother, Young Thug expresses the feeling that evil has prevailed, reinforcing his earlier message about the consequences of opposing dangerous individuals




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeffery Lamar Williams, Tauren Strickland, Ryan Vojtesak

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@idlinggg

It’s refreshing hearing Thugger be this vulnerable on a track. Reminds you that he a real person just like us.

@nostylist8625

https://youtu.be/ZXYXysPi1F8 😦😦

@uly8131

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@creampuff9934

@@nostylist8625 real shit

@cartierr6717

“Ran my mom over,
she had a stroke and shit
but she ight…
alway’s knew I wasn’t gon be gay” wtf

@paco4612

hes just being homophobic

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@the999pitbull3

Bro young thug is so good at assembling the avengers EVERY DAMN ALBUM

@nostylist8625

https://youtu.be/ZXYXysPi1F8 😶

@stylplus1649

That’s shits funny asf

@SimpleLyfe

he just like me

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