Gangsta Cry
Gangster's Tears: Melodic Reflections on Pain and Survival
Lyrics
Ohh
Expressing a sound of surprise or realization
Melodic Child
Introduction of the artist's name
Ohh-oh, no
Continuation of surprise or dismay
Grrt
Sound effect or ad-lib
And they say real men don't shed no tears, but you ain't never seen a gangster cry
Challenging the stereotype that tough men don't cry, highlighting unseen vulnerability
I done seen a couple gangster's cry, what you know about them homicides?
Acknowledging personal experiences witnessing violent crimes
Hmm-hm
Indication of agreement or understanding
Ohh, ohh
Repetition of surprise or realization
They say money and fame make you change for the worst, uh
Noting the belief that wealth and fame change people negatively
Fuck it, bitch I know my worth
Disregarding societal norms, asserting self-worth
They dug my name just to put it into dirt
Recognition of having one's reputation tarnished
Know if they see me, yeah i'ma have to fire first
Preparedness for self-defense due to potential threats
Like Melly go get him, yeah i'ma put him on a shirt
Referencing a willingness to retaliate, potentially violently
I got demons they with me, yeah they been scarred since birth
Acknowledging personal demons and lifelong struggles
Keep on taking these drugs can't you see that I'm hurt?
Admitting to using drugs as a coping mechanism for pain
I won't speak on my pain unless I put it in a verse
Refusing to openly discuss personal pain except through music
Don't wanna see no more drugs, might overdose the way I'm hurt
Concern about overdosing due to emotional distress
I get in my zone think 'bout Lil D, and that shit hurt
Reflecting on the emotional impact of past events
Gotta roll up S10 i'm tryna get away from earth
Desire to escape from the troubles of reality
Tryna blow out the city I swear to God I know my worth
Confidence in self-worth and determination to succeed
XD came with lemon squeeze
Reference to a weapon and its association with a sour taste
Drum beat like a melody
Comparison of a drum's rhythm to a musical melody
He ain't slime, we slimed him out
Exclusion of someone from a group due to betrayal
Yeah, he ain't no frenemy
Emphasizing the lack of genuine friendship in a situation
I get so traumatized every time I see the light (Grrt)
Feeling deeply affected and distressed whenever encountering positivity
Say she like the way I sing, it's the pain that make me write like this
Music is inspired by personal pain and suffering
To my fans i'm gon' be okay (Okay) it's just the pain that make me think this way
Reassurance to fans about personal well-being despite the dark themes in music
(This way)
Reiteration of the influence of pain on thoughts
For all them nights, yeah we had to rotate (Rotate)
Referencing shared difficult experiences with others
I swear to God we gon' flood out that chain
Determination to succeed and surpass obstacles
Hmmm-hmm-hm
Indication of contemplation or hesitation
Hoping for better days, hoping for better days, ouu
Hopefulness for a better future
And they say real men don't shed no tears, but you ain't never seen a gangster cry
Reiteration of challenging the stereotype of emotional suppression in men
I done seen a couple gangster's cry (No cap) what you know about them homicides?
Repeating personal experiences with witnessing violent crimes
And they say real men don't shed no tears, but you ain't never seen a gangster cry
Challenging the idea of emotional suppression in men again
I done seen a couple gangster's cry, what you know about them homicides?
Repeating personal experiences with witnessing violent crimes
Tell me is you prada me? Yeah, I might prada you
Questioning reciprocity in relationships
Might buy you a Birkin, might buy you Jimmy Choo's
Mentioning extravagant gifts, questioning changes in a partner
Started acting different, got me thinking what got into you?
Observing a change in behavior in someone else
All this pain up inside my heart
Expressing deep emotional pain
Can't you see I'm a broken child?
Assertion of being emotionally damaged
Can't you see I'm a broken child?
Reiteration of emotional damage
How broken
Questioning the extent of personal brokenness
Ohh-whoa, ohh-whoa
Repeating sounds indicating emotional distress
Ohh-ohh
Reiteration of sounds expressing emotional pain
Real men don't shed no tears, you ain't never seen a gangster cry
Challenging the stereotype of men not crying
(You ain't never seen a...)
Repeating the idea of witnessing tough individuals cry
I done seen a couple gangster's cry (I done seen a couple)
Repeating personal experiences with witnessing violent crimes
What you know about them homicides?
Challenging the listener's knowledge of violent situations
Real men don't shed no tears, but you ain't never seen a gangster cry
Reiterating the challenge to societal norms on emotional expression in men
I done seen a couple gangster's cry, what you know about them homicides? (Grrt)
Repeating personal experiences with witnessing violent crimes
Ahh-hmm
Expressing contemplation or hesitation
Hmm, you ain't never seen a gangster cry
Reiteration of challenging the stereotype of men not showing emotions
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