Backup
Defiance Anthem: Unleashing the Grit in 'Backup' by The Gadjits
Lyrics
Why I ain't your buddy
The repetition emphasizes the singer's frustration or confusion about not being considered a friend or buddy by someone.
Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Now I wake up in the morning
The singer talks about their efforts, hard work, and self-reliance, questioning someone named Jerry who undermines their achievements.
Get out of bed
-Go to school get good grades to put myself ahead
-Now I work so hard for everything I got
-Now who the fuck is Jerry to tell me that I'm not?
-And I say backup
The singer expresses anger and warns someone to back off and not touch them, threatening violence against their family and friends if provoked.
Don't touch me again
-I'm gonna beat your family and your best friend
-I said backup, backup you're fuckin' with the wrong crew
-You won't talk shit to my face but I'll talk shit to you
-Why I ain't your buddy
Repetition continues to highlight the singer's confusion or frustration about not being considered a friend or buddy.
Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Now I'm not the kind of kid who will prejudge another man
The singer states that they don't prejudge others but warns against those who talk arrogantly and disrespectfully about their group, indicating they will face consequences.
But I'll tell you one thing for sure
-I hope you'll understand
-Cause cocky motha fuckas, that talk shit on my set
-Are gonna get a whoopin'
-One they won't forget
-And I say backup
Similar to earlier lines, the singer asserts their demand for space and respect, threatening retaliation against verbal aggression.
Don't touch me again
-I'm gonna beat your family and your best friend
-I said backup, backup you're fuckin' with the wrong crew
-You won't talk shit to my face but I'll talk shit to you
-Why I ain't your buddy
Repetition underscores the singer's perplexity or frustration about not being considered a friend or buddy.
Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-Why I ain't your buddy
-The truth of the matter is you couldn't back up any further
The singer points out the cowardice of the person they are addressing, implying they are hiding and avoiding direct confrontation, and warns of retaliation if provoked.
You hide behind a grapevine and I'm on another server
-I'm tired of playing these games with you I really contest
-If you try to fuck me up boy, You're gonna get bucked back
-And I say backup
Reiterating the demand for space and respect, emphasizing the consequence of provoking them or their group.
Don't touch me again
-I'm gonna beat your family and your best friend
-I said backup, backup you're fuckin' with the wrong crew
-You won't talk shit to my face but I'll talk shit to you
-You won't talk shit to my face but I'll talk shit to you
Reinforcing the threat of retaliation if someone talks negatively behind the singer's back rather than facing them directly.
You won't talk shit to my face but I'll talk shit to you
-You won't talk shit to my face but I'll talk shit to you
-If you don't talk shit to my face I'm gonna beat on you
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