America Loves Gangsters
America's Fascination with Criminal Allure
Lyrics
"These days, they wanna be criminals more than they wanna commit a crime"
Modern society is more interested in the idea of being criminals than actually committing crimes.
"That's that's not just crime, that's the way of the world"
Being attracted to a criminal lifestyle is a reflection of the world we live in.
There's something about a vandal's lust
There's a peculiar desire associated with a vandal's passion or craving.
The lifestyles of the scandalous
Living a scandalous lifestyle holds a unique allure.
Ain't nothing like it america loves gangsters (ha ha ha ha)
America has a fascination with gangsters, symbolized by laughter (ha ha ha ha).
Look at all the angel dust, the cocaine and the cannabis
Referencing various drugs—angel dust, cocaine, cannabis—that contribute to the allure of the gangster lifestyle.
Ain't nothing like it america loves gangsters (he he he he)
America's love for gangsters continues, expressed through laughter (he he he he).
Hate stones, but the man you trust
Despite distrust, there's a fascination with authority figures who wield power.
Cause its fun to watch cannon's bust
Watching powerful displays of force, like cannons firing, is enjoyable.
Ain't nothing like it america loves gangsters (we we we we)
The admiration for gangsters persists with repeated laughter (we we we we).
Gone off that gangsta gangsta (for so long)
Long-standing immersion in the gangster lifestyle.
Gone off that gangsta gangsta (and so on)
-America loves Gottis, America loves bodies
References to famous gangster figures like Gotti, Pacino, Eddie Nash, and Tony Soprano.
Pacino counting C-Notes for shooting up club lobbies
-While Eddie Nash controls bankrolls in Wonderland
-Tony Soprano hits channels and holds down On-Demand
-We wanna see it and some motherfuckers gon' wanna be it
People desire to witness and emulate the criminal lifestyle.
Others are doing numbers that breed it, bleed it, can't defeat it
Some individuals achieve significant success within criminal enterprises, reinforcing the allure.
Bush, the political gangster, man you gotta be high
Comparison of political figures to gangsters, highlighting the paradoxical nature of power.
Gave plenty of orders for slaughters ain't swatted a fly
-Modern day cowboys with shiny alloys for side arms
Modern-day figures compared to historical outlaws like Jesse James and the 9/11 attackers.
Hiding behind bombs, advanced cowards
-In Jesse James ways we handled the Towers
-Guns blazing for freeze framing the King of New York
-In the moments we face opponents give thanks to "gangsta"
Expressions of gratitude for the concept of "gangsta" and willingness to use violence.
Maybe place Babyface Nelson in ranks to bank ya
-Got enough angst to handle the handle and squeeze the trigger
-But pop that in the city its "Freeze Nigga!!"
A contrast between violence in different settings, such as the city where freezing orders are issued.
There's something about a vandal's lust
Reiteration of the love for the gangster lifestyle.
The lifestyles of the scandalous
-Ain't nothing like it america loves gangsters (ha ha ha ha)
-Look at all the angel dust, the cocaine and the cannabis
-Ain't nothing like it america loves gangsters (he he he he)
-Hate stones, but the man you trust
-Cause its fun to watch cannon's bust
-Ain't nothing like it america loves gangsters (we we we we)
-Gone off that gangsta gangsta (for so long)
-Gone off that gangsta gangsta (and so on)
-A-scare-ica lusts danger, danger, danger
Highlighting the dangerous and aggressive aspects of American culture, fueled by anger and a desire for power.
War, load the tanks up
-In the name of the Lord give thanks for anger
-More major paper in "Gangsta" Gangster
-Heats nerves and veins hearing words from pranksters
-Anger anchors us, cinematic screens spew
-Wrangler language, systematic schemes too
-Change the brain up, divide and conquer
-Mob on em, ride till their lives are contra'd
-Monsters, driven by capital as a stimuli
The pursuit of capital and power drives individuals to become monsters.
Can never be too powerful, it makes us all admire you
The admiration for overwhelming power, even at the cost of morality.
We'll follow until we fall like fallen star from sky, I
The inevitability of following powerful figures, even if it leads to personal destruction.
Can't say it's impact hasn't hollowed walls inside my
-Heart, my art, ummm insane
-Is it that smart to react dark when facing pain?
Questioning the wisdom of reacting with darkness when faced with pain, emphasizing the illusion of toughness.
You ain't that hard, that scarred or that real
-To go that far, for that kill, for that feel, now that's ill
Challenging the authenticity of those who go to extreme lengths for a sense of accomplishment.
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