Riot
lil skies Lyrics
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Yeah (yeah), yeah (whoa, whoa, whoa)
I (whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa)
I (yeah)
Ayy
Walkin' dripped out, you see the details
I got water on me drippin' like a seashell
When I was broke, I busted traps straight off my Nextel
What you gon' do when you make it?
'Lot of people change when it comes to bein' famous
Fifty thousand cash in my pockets when I lane switch
I'm a rich nigga, I won't fuck her if she basic
She a rich bitch, cut a nigga off for fakin'
Nightmare on Elm street, I kill Freddy like I'm Jason
Hardly ever sleep, I told the doctor I'm dream chasin'
I gave her the addy, she popped up and we got faded
Ten minutes later she was naked, ass shakin'
Real rockstar, them pretenders just be playin'
If I got a problem, then my brother get to sprayin'
Don't care what he say, we gon' catch him where he layin'
And I'ma boss up on any occasion
Young nigga poppin' tags
Young nigga got a bag and he got his own swag, let's go
Young nigga stay low, got a lot of pesos
And he sellin' out shows, you know
I'ma die for the gang, spent like eighty on my chain
Try to snatch it, take your brain
Big smoke nigga, you ain't never helped your mans
Hit a lick for twenty bands, that put ten up in his hand
You a ho nigga, and I'm livin' by the code
I got hoes down the road when I'm bored, suck my soul
Hear me on the radio, girl, I'm in my glow
I got money and the flow, it look like I'm sellin' dope
Why your baby daddy broke? That nigga is a joke
I should probably put him on, but I probably really won't
Call up Stance in a boat, the gang stay afloat
Got bred by the loaf, turn a pussy nigga toast
I'm too nice with this
She wanna come suck, I told her come ride the dick
My gang on full attack, this that real riot shit
You fuck around, get clapped, tryna highfive and shit
I don't wanna talk about it, 'cause I just do it
You would rather tweet about it, nigga just stupid
I be with a bad bitch, break her heart, Cupid
Done livin' average, the truth was in my music
Nightmare on Elm street, I kill Freddy like I'm Jason
Hardly ever sleep, I told the doctor I'm dream chasin'
I gave her the addy, she popped up and we got faded
Ten minutes later she was naked, ass shakin'
Real rockstar, them pretenders just be playin'
If I got a problem, then my brother get to sprayin'
Don't care what he say, we gon' catch him where he layin'
And I'ma boss up on any occasion
Young nigga poppin' tags
Young nigga got a bag and he got his own swag, let's go
Young nigga stay low, got a lot of pesos
And he sellin' out shows, you know
I'ma die for the gang, spent like eighty on my chain
Try to snatch it, take your brain
Big smoke nigga, you ain't never helped your mans
Hit a lick for twenty bands, that put ten up in his hand
You a ho nigga
Yeah, yeah, bitch, why you a ho nigga? Yeah
Why you a ho nigga? Yeah
Why you a ho? Yeah
All we got, nigga
The song "Riot" by Lil Skies is a braggadocious and introspective trap song where the rapper talks about his rise to fame and the problems that come with it. The lyrics suggest that Lil Skies has come a long way from his past life, where he "busted traps" to make a living. He talks about the change that comes with fame, where people change once they become famous. He also boasts about his wealth, where he carries fifty thousand dollars in his pockets. Lil Skies uses wordplay when he compares his fashion to a seashell, emphasizing the details in his clothing. He then talks about his love life, where he highlights that he is not interested in women who are basic. Alternatively, he talks about a "rich bitch" who cuts off a man for faking, suggesting that it's about his relationships' unfaithful partners.
Lil Skies also references popular horror movies like "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Friday the 13th," where he compares himself to the main characters. He uses this as a metaphor for his rise to the top, where he is undefeated, like how the singers in those movies always win. He highlights his dream chasin' mentality, where he is hardly sleeping and is always on the move, trying to catch his dreams. Lil Skies talks about his sex life, where women are always down to service him, emphasizing his popularity, and ends the verse with an image of success- "real rockstar, them pretenders just be playin'." In the chorus, he continues to highlight his success, where he has his money, flows, and sells out shows- "young nigga got a bag and he got his own swag."
Overall, the song "Riot" talks about Lil Skies' rise to fame, where he highlights his drive and ambition. He boasts about his wealth, sex life, and success in his music. Still, he also reflects on the change that comes with fame and acknowledges the pitfalls of people who become famous.
Line by Line Meaning
Walkin' dripped out, you see the details
I'm dressed to impress and you can see all the intricate details of my outfit
I got water on me drippin' like a seashell
I'm covered in expensive jewelry and it sparkles like water dripping off a seashell
I gave her lust, she wanted love, I told her, "Oh, well"
I offered her physical pleasure but she wanted something deeper, so I moved on
When I was broke, I busted traps straight off my Nextel
When I was struggling financially, I sold drugs using my Nextel phone
What you gon' do when you make it?
What will you do when you become successful?
'Lot of people change when it comes to bein' famous
Many people become different when they become famous
Fifty thousand cash in my pockets when I lane switch
I have a lot of money on me when I change lanes while driving
I'm a rich nigga, I won't f**k her if she basic
I have a lot of money and won't have sex with a woman unless she is high quality
Nightmare on Elm street, I kill Freddy like I'm Jason
I'm tough and fearless like the horror movie characters Freddy and Jason
Hardly ever sleep, I told the doctor I'm dream chasin'
I work hard and am always chasing my dreams
I gave her the addy, she popped up and we got faded
I gave her my address, she came over and we got drunk or high
Real rockstar, them pretenders just be playin'
I'm a true rockstar, while others are just pretending to be
If I got a problem, then my brother get to sprayin'
If I have an issue, my friend or family member will likely handle it with a weapon
Don't care what he say, we gon' catch him where he layin'
I don't care what someone says, if they cross me, we will confront them where they are
And I'ma boss up on any occasion
I'm a boss and can handle any situation that arises
Young nigga poppin' tags
I am young and like to buy expensive clothes and accessories
Young nigga got a bag and he got his own swag, let's go
I have a lot of money and my own unique sense of style
Young nigga stay low, got a lot of pesos
I keep a low profile and have a lot of money
And he sellin' out shows, you know
I am popular and selling out my concerts
I'ma die for the gang, spent like eighty on my chain
I am committed to my group, and spent a lot of money on my necklace
Try to snatch it, take your brain
If someone tries to steal my necklace, they will get hurt
Big smoke nigga, you ain't never helped your mans
You are selfish and have never helped your friends
Hit a lick for twenty bands, that put ten up in his hand
I stole a lot of money and gave my friend a portion of it
You a ho nigga, and I'm livin' by the code
You are a coward and I am sticking to my principles
I got hoes down the road when I'm bored, suck my soul
When I am bored, I can easily find women to have sex with
Hear me on the radio, girl, I'm in my glow
I sound great on the radio and feel good about myself
I got money and the flow, it look like I'm sellin' dope
I have a lot of money and a unique way of rapping that is popular
Why your baby daddy broke? That nigga is a joke
Why is the father of your child poor? He is worthless
I should probably put him on, but I probably really won't
I could help him out, but likely will not
Call up Stance in a boat, the gang stay afloat
I am calling someone named Stance to help keep our group financially stable
Got bred by the loaf, turn a pussy nigga toast
I made a lot of money and am now able to destroy anyone who tries me
I'm too nice with this
I am very skilled at what I do
She wanna come suck, I told her come ride the dick
A woman wants to give me oral sex, but I prefer to have intercourse with her
My gang on full attack, this that real riot shit
My group is ready to defend ourselves and cause chaos, this is real life
You f**k around, get clapped, tryna highfive and sh*t
If you make a mistake, you will be hurt, so don't try to be friendly with me
I don't wanna talk about it, 'cause I just do it
I would rather not discuss my plans, I would rather just take action
You would rather tweet about it, nigga just stupid
You prefer to talk about things on social media, which is foolish
I be with a bad bitch, break her heart, Cupid
I am with an attractive woman and have no qualms hurting her emotions
Done livin' average, the truth was in my music
I am done living an ordinary life, and my music reflects this
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Petit, Alex Gregory Mullarky, Joshua Neel Pinter, Kimetrius Foose
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@evanmeagher9512
Skies is rlly hyping himself up before the album, he’s getting his name back up to the top before his album drops
@antohneo9189
Evan Meagher facts
@okcchamps6045
Evan Meagher He’s making a new album?
@dwt200
Brendan Mitacek yh
@Mark-qb3vs
Literally can't wait for it!
Been long in the making!
It's going to be amazing!
And I feel skies is at the top I don't care about numbers or views he's at the top in my mind
@yaboiconnor6599
Brendan Mitacek yeah it’s dropping really soon
@FlameOnDeck
Skies is so damn underrated bruh it's criminal. He bodies every beat
@tougeattackers9930
He ain’t underrated he fell off, but he makin a huge ass comeback
@footfungus-
CrackHeadWoody 21 he never fell off tho