Bang Bang Bang
Yuvan Shankar Raja feat. K.G. Ranjith Lyrics

Bang bang
Repetitive use of the phrase 'bang bang', possibly symbolic of violence and aggression.

I shot you down, bang bang
The singer has shot another person, possibly with a gun.

You hit the ground, bang bang
The person who was shot falls to the ground.

That aweful sound, bang bang
The sound of the gunshots is loud and disturbing.

I used to shoot you down
The artist has a history of using violence against this person.

Don't nobody want to die, but everybody want to ball
Nobody wants to die, but everyone wants to enjoy their life and have success.

Somebody gotta go, when them killa's call
When a dangerous person gives an order to someone, someone has to comply or face the consequences.

You know it's in us all, you just gotta find it and use it
Everyone is capable of being violent or aggressive, it's just a matter of tapping into that potential.

You can get away with it, if you don't abuse it
Using violence can bring benefits, but only if it's done in moderation and not taken too far.

The streets talk, the beats mark, 'cause that heat comin'
The artist is aware that the neighborhood is dangerous and violence is always a possibility.

And if they know that you did it, you better keep runnin'
If someone finds out that you committed a violent act, you should flee to avoid retaliation.

I think I see sumthin, there go my enemy
The artist spots someone they see as an enemy or rival.

Only lord knows where this nigga f'nd to be
The singer is unsure where this enemy is and how to find them.

Tennakee, still the price is as real if you look it
Tennessee is mentioned, possibly as a reference to drug deals, and the value of goods sold there is high.

Might give it to you for 5, depend on if I took it
The price of something may vary depending on how much the singer paid for it.

Nigga anything goes, my shop never closes
The artist is involved in illegal activities and is always open for business.

From the nickels and the dimes to the whole kilo
The artist is involved in drug dealing, from small to large amounts.

The real niggas feel me, the haters want to kill me
The singer believes that real, respected people in the community understand and support their illegal activities, while those who oppose them may take violent action.

But I'm holdin' down my city, me and this 9 milli
The singer is claiming to be in control of their portion of the city through the use of a gun.

While your throwin' bricks, and hidin' ya heads
The artist is belittling their enemies for using less effective methods of fighting.

Homie, I know where you hang
The artist is confident that they know where their enemies are and can find and attack them.

Ain't no thang to walk up and let that chopper go...
The artist is saying that it's easy to walk up to someone and fire a gun.

Now all the gangsta's pray
The singer is suggesting that even those involved in violent behavior can turn to religion for help.

Lord, forgive me
The artist is asking for forgiveness for their sins.

But he tried to kill me
The singer is referring to a specific incident where someone attempted to kill them.

Somebody out there gotta feel me
The singer is hoping that someone else can understand and relate to their experience.

Just think if I ain't empty the clip, and he killed me
The singer is reflecting on what could have happened if they didn't use violence to defend themselves.

Would I still be livin'?, would my homeboy's miss me?
The artist is questioning what their life would be like if they had died in the attack.

How many niggas bust they gun when they have to?
The artist is wondering how many people will resort to violence in self-defense or in retaliation.

Don't need no ski mask when it's time to get at you
The singer doesn't feel the need to hide their face when attacking someone.

I'm glad you done seen what it look like when we left
The singer is satisfied that their enemy has seen the destruction they can cause.

Brain fragments from shot-gun blasts'll take a nigga breathe
The artist is describing the lethal effects of a shotgun blast.

It's death before dishonesty, dope deals and robbery
The artist believes that violent behavior is necessary in order to survive in a world where honesty doesn't pay off.

Poppa wasn't around, but that shit didn't bother me
The artist is suggesting that their lack of a father figure didn't contribute to their violent tendencies.

I'd probably be in the penitentary
The singer believes that, without violent behavior, they would have ended up in prison.

But I played the cards, the dead lord sent to me
The artist believes that their involvement in violence is part of their destiny.

The whole truth, I use this booth to speak to my thug niggas
The singer is using their music to communicate with others involved in violent behavior.

Why you mad at me? the government's the drug dealers
The singer is shifting blame away from themselves and onto the government for perpetuating drug culture.

Before I let this police kid harass me
The singer is referring to confrontation with a police officer.

This rookie ass cop gon' have to blast me
The artist is willing to fight back against the police officer and die for their cause.

He asked me for identification, I looked at him and laughed
The artist doesn't respect the authority of the police.

He made a move and I heard a blast
The singer is claiming that the police officer fired their gun first.

That's what you get, bitch
The singer is displaying a lack of remorse for the death of the police officer.

It's goin down around here nigga
The artist is suggesting that violence is a common occurrence in their environment.

Get ya muthafuckin head bust
The artist is threatening violence against someone.

Them muthafuckin street lights go out
The artist is suggesting that nighttime is when violent behavior is more common.

And them real niggas come out
The singer is suggesting that those involved in violent behavior are the true, authentic members of the community.

All the bitch niggas go in the house
The artist is insulting those who aren't involved in violent behavior and suggesting that they aren't truly part of the community.

Don't fuck around and lose your brain
The singer is warning against engaging in violent behavior and risking one's life or safety.

And hey, all my real niggas pray
The singer is suggesting that even those involved in violent behavior can turn to religion for help.

Lord, forgive me
The singer is asking for forgiveness for their sins.

But he tried to kill me
The artist is referring to a specific incident where someone attempted to kill them.

Somebody out there gotta feel me
The artist is hoping that someone else can understand and relate to their experience.

Lord, forgive me
The singer is asking for forgiveness for their sins.

But he tried to kill me
The singer is referring to a specific incident where someone attempted to kill them.

Somebody out there gotta feel me
The artist is hoping that someone else can understand and relate to their experience.

Lord, forgive me
The artist is asking for forgiveness for their sins.

But he tried to kill me
The artist is referring to a specific incident where someone attempted to kill them.

Somebody out there gotta feel me
The singer is hoping that someone else can understand and relate to their experience.

Lord, forgive me
The artist is asking for forgiveness for their sins.

But he tried to kill me
The singer is referring to a specific incident where someone attempted to kill them.

Somebody out there gotta feel me
The singer is hoping that someone else can understand and relate to their experience.