Gangsta Dont Die
dj khaled lil wayne and birdman Lyrics
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Check me out man, yeah
Original gangsta, black clothes and bangers
Bullet shells and chambers, fill the L's up
We stay low from the rangers
Cause they tryin' to tame us, but we brainless
And just think, I'm one sell out record away from being famous
You could paint it how you may,
But I remain this gangsta 'til the day I lay
Where the worms stay
I spit it for my nigga's sake
I spit it for myself a long time ago
Got a few houses, few whips, few condos
I'm so straight I'm pointin'
The game is hurtin', and baby boy the ointment
Baby boy the president now
Shit you gotta make an appointment
Two record labels
You should come join 'em
Do check the label
And make sure it's yellow or Roze
'fore you bring it to my table
Gansta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I move to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, believe it
Gansta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I move to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, straight up
Yeah
Nigga playin', doing about one eighty
Maserati, matchin' drop top sun shade
Gotta be fly, P-one nigga, spent about five on a condo high in the sky
G-four whenever, fly in any weather
Had to pop a few pussies that was bad feathers
Million on the floor
Thats fo' sho' that lil' homie got the flow, so we all just goin' float
And don't think about the past
A little water came, now we floatin' on everything
Niggas doing about anything, killin' while they hustlin'
Niggas puttin' it in for the change
So we headed to the game, Culpepper gettin' his roll on
I'm on the side with that bling
And outside, got them thangs
Them Phantoms out there, we do it up, switchin' lanes
Gansta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I move to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, believe it
Gansta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I move to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, straight up
Na, don't fuck with that dog
Youngin' 'n' knock your fuckin' head off
And I'm coming back hard
Stunner get me to work, and I'm runnin' that off
I'm comin' back with it, and let my team split it
With a swagger you can't get, na you can't get it
Shit, bitch I pop like Diddy,
I pop like when he goin' stop? When it's empty
And you still drawing Leonardo D'Vinci
Trap me, I'm in there early, gettin' money ridin' dirty
Uptown puttin' in down blowin' out the pound
Duffel bag full of cash when I come around
The lil' homie got the game so I put him down
Hold my town, world wide wearin' a crown
Like father like son, got it off the mound
Like father like son, niggas stand their grounds
Like father like son, nigga fuck them clowns
Gansta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I move to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, believe it
Gansta's don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I move to Miami
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, straight up
Yeah nigga
Un-fuckin'-believable
I know y'all hear some more shit about me and my little young nigga
You know, they mouth like they ass
Anything will come outta that motherfucker ya' heard me
Big shouts to all them cities who opened your arms to us nigga
And let us through that motherfucker, ya' heard me
Cause that water ran us out that motherfucker, but we did bounce back
Believe that 3-0-5, 4-0-4, 7-1-3, all that, Dallas, Kansas
Everybody ya' heard me, Oklahoma, yeah, everybody, the whole world
The song "Gangstas Don't Die" is a collaboration between DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne, and Birdman. The song starts with DJ Khaled introducing himself, and Birdman and Lil Wayne taking turns to spit their verses. The song speaks about the life of a gangster, their struggles to survive in a world where the authorities are always after their heads, and they remain committed to their lifestyle regardless of the consequences. The song references Miami, Wet Willies, and the lives that gangsters lead after they become chubby.
The lyrics use the theme of the gangster life to explore the experiences of people who are living in dangerous, oppressive, and violent environments. The gangster life is depicted as one that is fraught with danger and uncertainty but is also seen as a way of survival. Lil Wayne and Birdman paint themselves as people who have made something of their lives despite their humble beginnings. They have been able to buy houses, cars, and live the good life, but they remain committed to their lifestyle.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that gangsters don't die; they move to Miami, which is a reference to the idea that gangsters go on to lead successful and prosperous lives. This line is a central theme of the song and emphasizes the resilience of people who are part of gang culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Original gangsta, black clothes and bangers
I am a traditional gangster, wearing dark clothes and carrying weapons
Bullet shells and chambers, fill the L's up
My guns are loaded with bullets and ready to use
We stay low from the rangers
We try to avoid being caught by the police
Cause they tryin' to tame us, but we brainless
The police are trying to change our ways, but we are stubborn and don't listen
And just think, I'm one sell out record away from being famous
I am close to becoming famous with just one popular record
Shit I guess I ain't it
I haven't yet made that popular record
You could paint it how you may,
You may view me differently from how I view myself
But I remain this gangsta 'til the day I lay
I will always stay true to my gangster ways
Where the worms stay
In my grave
I spit it for my nigga's sake
I rap to represent my friends
I spit it for myself a long time ago
I started rapping for my own enjoyment a while ago
Got a few houses, few whips, few condos
I own multiple properties and cars
I'm so straight I'm pointin'
I am very sure of my success
The game is hurtin', and baby boy the ointment
The music industry is losing money, and I am the solution
Baby boy the president now
I am now a leader in the music industry
Shit you gotta make an appointment
You need to schedule a meeting with me
Two record labels
I have connections to two different record labels
You should come join 'em
You should also try to become a part of the music industry
Do check the label
Make sure you are signing with the right record label
And make sure it's yellow or Roze
Make sure the label is either Yellow or Roze (two specific record labels)
'fore you bring it to my table
Before presenting your music to me
Gansta's don't die
Gangsters don't die
They get chubby and they move to Miami, I move to Miami
After retiring from being a gangster, many move to Miami, which is where I currently live
I'm banned from Wet Willies, but a nigga like fuck it
I am not allowed to go to a specific place (Wet Willies), but I don't care
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, believe it
I am still a gangster, and I act like one publicly
I'm still a G, thuggin' out in public, straight up
I am still a gangster and I am straightforward about it
Nigga playin', doing about one eighty
Someone is acting foolish
Maserati, matchin' drop top sun shade
I own a Maserati with a matching convertible top
Gotta be fly, P-one nigga, spent about five on a condo high in the sky
I aim to look good, and I spent a lot of money on a high-rise condo
G-four whenever, fly in any weather
I own a private jet that I can fly in any weather
Had to pop a few pussies that was bad feathers
I had to eliminate some people who were causing problems
Million on the floor
I have a lot of money
Thats fo' sho' that lil' homie got the flow, so we all just goin' float
My friend is very talented at rapping, so we should all succeed together
And don't think about the past
Don't dwell on past failures
A little water came, now we floatin' on everything
After facing a struggle (related to Hurricane Katrina), we have bounced back and are successful
Niggas doing about anything, killin' while they hustlin'
Some people will do anything (including committing murder) to achieve their goals
Niggas puttin' it in for the change
People are working hard to make money
So we headed to the game,
We are going to succeed in the music industry
Culpepper gettin' his roll on
My friend (possibly a reference to Daunte Culpepper, a football player) is also succeeding
I'm on the side with that bling
I am on the side (successful) because of my jewelry
And outside, got them thangs
I am also successful because of my weapons
Them Phantoms out there, we do it up, switchin' lanes
We are successful and we show it by driving expensive cars and changing lanes frequently
Na, don't fuck with that dog
Don't mess with me
Youngin' 'n' knock your fuckin' head off
My young friend will hurt you badly if you try to mess with us
And I'm coming back hard
I will come back stronger after any setbacks
Stunner get me to work, and I'm runnin' that off
Stunner (a reference to the rapper Birdman) helps me and I am successful because of it
I'm comin' back with it
I will return to the music industry again
And let my team split it
I will share my success with my friends
With a swagger you can't get, na you can't get it
I have a unique sense of confidence and style that others cannot replicate
Shit, bitch I pop like Diddy,
I am very successful (a reference to Sean Combs, also known as Diddy)
I pop like when he goin' stop? When it's empty
I will continue to be successful until there is nothing left to give
And you still drawing Leonardo D'Vinci
While you are struggling, I am still achieving success
Trap me, I'm in there early, gettin' money ridin' dirty
Even if I am in danger of being caught by the police, I will still make money illegally
Uptown puttin' in down blowin' out the pound
I am successful in the uptown area, smoking marijuana
Duffel bag full of cash when I come around
I carry a lot of money with me
The lil' homie got the game so I put him down
My young friend is talented at rapping, so I gave him a chance to succeed
Hold my town, world wide wearin' a crown
I am successful in my hometown and also internationally
Like father like son, got it off the mound
I am successful in the music industry like my father (a reference to Birdman)
Like father like son, niggas stand their grounds
Both my father and I are very confident and stand up for what we believe in
Like father like son, nigga fuck them clowns
We don't care about those who oppose us
Un-fuckin'-believable
Something is amazingly surprising
I know y'all hear some more shit about me and my little young nigga
You may have heard rumors about me and my young friend
You know, they mouth like they ass
Some people talk too much and say things they shouldn't
Anything will come outta that motherfucker ya' heard me
They will say anything that comes to mind
Big shouts to all them cities who opened your arms to us nigga
Thanks to all the cities who welcomed us with open arms
And let us through that motherfucker, ya' heard me
Thanks for letting us enter those cities
Cause that water ran us out that motherfucker, but we did bounce back
Hurricane Katrina forced us to relocate, but we were able to recover
Believe that 3-0-5, 4-0-4, 7-1-3, all that, Dallas, Kansas
These are various city area codes that I want my success to reach
Everybody ya' heard me, the whole world
I want everyone in the whole world to know about my success
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Darius Harrison, Tristan Jones
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