Gang Signs
Gang Signs: A Loyalty Oath in the Language of the Streets
Lyrics
Voices inside me screaming loud
Internal conflicts are intense and audible.
Telling me to back out but I wont
Despite the inner turmoil, there's a refusal to withdraw.
In too deep can’t turn around
Feeling too involved to reverse course.
My initiation starts right now
Beginning of a commitment or involvement.
Put me on the set
Allow me to join this group.
You aint dealing wih no lame
Asserting one's credibility, not a weak person.
Bet that I'll be loyal
Promise to remain faithful.
And represent the bang
To proudly represent the gang.
Put that on my loved ones
Swearing by the integrity of loved ones.
I put that on the gang
Pledging allegiance to the gang.
Put that on the gang
Reiteration of loyalty to the gang.
I wanna be with you
Expressing a desire for companionship.
I wanna bust shots with you
Willingness to engage in violence or confrontations together.
I’m rocking your tattoo
Symbolizing commitment by adopting the gang's emblem.
And throwing gang signs
Displaying gang affiliations through gestures.
Throwing gang signs
Continuing to show gang allegiance.
I wanna be down with you
Desire to be associated with the group.
I’m holding down the block with you
Protecting the neighborhood or territory together.
I wanna be with you oh na na
Expressing a longing for closeness.
I’m Down for you
Reaffirming dedication to the partner or group.
I’m so down for you
-Down for you
-Down for you
-Down for you
-I wanna be with you
Repeating the desire for companionship.
And throw your gang signs
Encouraging others to show gang loyalty through gestures.
Throw your gang signs
-Here come the ops
Anticipating and preparing for conflict with rivals.
To get this work
-We blast on sight
-oowoah, oowoah
-I brought my piece
Assurance of support and reliability.
Won't let you down
-No way, no how
-It’s going down
Indication that something significant is happening.
Put me on the set
Reiterating loyalty and commitment.
Promise I wont be no lame
-Bet that I'll be loyal
-And represent the bang
-Put that on my loved ones
-I put that on the gang
-I put that on the gang, yeah
Reaffirming loyalty to the gang.
I wanna be with you
Expressing willingness to engage in violence or confrontations together.
I wanna bust shots with you
-I’m rocking your tattoo
-And throwing gang signs
-Throwing gang signs
Reiterating dedication to the partner or group.
Down with you
-I’m holding down the block with you
-I wanna be with you ah na na
-I’m Down with you
Expressing readiness to embrace the partner's identity.
I'll wear your colors baby
Willingness to face criticism for the relationship.
All them haters gon' call me crazy
-I'll change my name to insane
-Call me insane, cuz I'm insane
-I wanna be with you
Reiterating willingness to engage in violence or confrontations together.
I wanna bust shots with you
-I’m rocking your tattoo
-And throwing gang signs
-Throwing gang signs
Continued display of gang affiliations through gestures.
I wanna be down with you
-I’m holding down the block with you
-I'm rocking your tattoo
-And throwing gang signs
-Gang signs
Emphasis on the significance of gang symbols.
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