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The lyrics paint a stark picture of a life lived on the fringes, where criminal enterprise and artistic ambition are intertwined. The narrator, BandGang Lonnie Bands, immediately establishes a persona that defies easy categorization, declaring himself a "rapper-slash-scammer-slash trapper of the year." This self-proclaimed title isn't just boastful; it's a declaration of survival and success in a world where illicit activities are a means to an end, and the ability to navigate both the streets and the studio is paramount. The repeated phrase "I'm blessed to be here" carries a heavy weight, suggesting a constant brush with danger and a profound awareness of his precarious position. This duality is further explored through vivid imagery of criminal operations. Lines like "You wanna make your work disappear, just call Bandman" and "You wanna put your bitch on the strip, call Bandman" highlight a transactional approach to illegal services, positioning the narrator as a problem-solver for those in the underworld. The casual mention of violence, such as "poppin' roofs on 'em" and "stealin' all the 'Cats, all the Scats just to shoot out 'em," underscores the harsh realities of this lifestyle. Yet, this is juxtaposed with the ambition of a "full-time rapper," indicating a deliberate effort to transcend these circumstances through his music. The lyrics also touch upon the treacherous nature of loyalty and betrayal within this environment. The narrator points out those who "went and testified too," referencing figures like 6ix9ine, and dismisses them as "goof troops." This suggests a disdain for informants and a clear understanding of the consequences of breaking code. ShredGang Horse’s verse amplifies this, emphasizing a life of "trapper, scammer, robber" and a willingness to engage in extreme violence, stating, "don't leave nothing living." The chilling line, "I done been a lot of shit, but I ain't never been no witness," solidifies this commitment to silence and the criminal code. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their unflinching honesty and the raw portrayal of a life where survival hinges on a complex blend of street smarts, criminal acumen, and artistic expression. The constant threat of violence and the precariousness of the lifestyle are palpable, making the narrator's declarations of success and survival feel earned, albeit through morally ambiguous means. The music becomes a testament to overcoming adversity, even when that adversity is self-inflicted or deeply ingrained in one's environment.

BandGang Lonnie Bands & Scarface Horse - Rap

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[Intro: BandGang Lonnie Bands] Uh, ayy Stop rappin' my life, nigga Ayy, huh Hey, hey [Refrain: BandGang Lonnie Bands] Rapper-slash-scammer-slash Hold on, rapper-slash-scammer-slash trapper of the year, huh Hold on, rapper-slash-scammer-slash trapper of the year Hold on, all the damn dirt I did, I'm blessed to be here I'm blessed to be here Hold on, rapper-slash-scammer, trap Hey, hold on, rapper-slash-scammer-slash trapper of the year [Verse 1: BandGang Lonnie Bands] You wanna make your work disappear, just call Bandman, hey You wanna put your bitch on the strip, call Bandman I got some jewels for you Tell a bitch somеthin' they never hеard, they gon' choose on you Bitch, I'm like the Bishop on my bitch, put that juice on her Still send them youngins on the missions, poppin' roofs on 'em Fap-fap-fap-fap-fap, you hear that Glock 22 blowin' We smoke the biggest cats, nigga, tuh, and went roof on 'em We stealin' all the 'Cats, all the Scats just to shoot out 'em Just paid three racks for a car to get him boobopped in Huh, full-time rapper, that don't mean won't get your noodles spilled These niggas tough as hell when they get off them pills These niggas run and tell when they people get killed (Big facts) I got the black and white too Know a lot of 6ix9ines that went and testified too One of them named Rob too (Him) Rayquan and Will too (Him) They hang in the same group (Him) Motherfuckin' goof troops (And it's more of them) [Refrain: BandGang Lonnie Bands] Hey (Hey) Rapper-slash-scammer-slash trapper of the year (Slash trapper of the year) Hold on, rapper-slash-scammer-slash trapper of the year (Slash trapper of the year) I can make a call and make that nigga disappear I can make one call and make the work disappear Scammer of the year Trapper of the year Bitch, this my year [Verse 2: ShredGang Horse] I'm a trapper, scammer, robber, and I know a couple killers I was fuckin' up the road, five hundred every giffy Can't forget about pimpin', turned that shit to a living I get bread out all my bitches, really bome up from them trenches Late night, jump out on missions and don't leave nothing living Next morning, meet the plug, get the bag, then I flip it All my opps hoes, I ain't battlin' no bitches Blow this just like Elmer Fudd, you ain't finna duck no switches Still tryna up the score like I ain't just come home from prison Get the drop, grab the strike same day, you know we spinning If you hit the head, the body fallin', niggas finished I can't mention dead opps 'cause I'm the one that— shh Black hoodie on, after dark, turn to a gremlin R.I.P.s in every glizzy, we gon' closed-casket niggas You a boy with a pussy, man, I hate you— niggas I done been a lot of shit, but I ain't never been no witness

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Writers: BandGang Lonnie Bands
Scarface Horse

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