Remo the Hitmaker
Ugh
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(I be riding through the city, girl)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(I be riding through the city)
I’m in my hood all day (I’m in my hood)
It’s the gangsta way
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don’t play (Oh, my niggas don’t play) (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(Just rolling through my city, yeah)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(Just rolling through my city)
I’m in my hood all day (I’m in my hood)
It’s the gangsta way (Oh yeah)
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don’t play (Oh, my niggas don’t play) (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
Niggas said Hollywood, a nigga done made it
If I don’t make it, I’ma call her on FaceTime, she gon’ go crazy
I just want her ass up, face down, yelling out, “Baby”
Reppin’ for my city, know they miss me, it’s been a while, money ain’t change me (haa)
Whip it then we flip it, head up North Street
Fuck what it cost, European whips, we be flossin’ (skrrt)
Limp when I walk, you fuckin’ with a boss (haa)
Oh I’m, you know
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(I be riding through the city, girl)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(I be riding through the city)
I’m in my hood all day (I’m in my hood)
It’s the gangsta way
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don’t play (Oh, my niggas don’t play) (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(Just rolling through my city, yeah)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(Just rolling through my city)
I’m in my hood all day (I’m in my hood)
It’s the gangsta way (Oh yeah)
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don’t play (Oh, my niggas don’t play)
Girl, you know I’ll never leave
You know my heart is in these streets
And that ghetto love ain’t changing
I’ma put on for my city, that’s that Virginia in me
It’s a big world for a little country boy, yeah, yeah
Now everybody knows my name
Baby, I’m coming home
Country nigga ain’t change
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(I be riding through the city, girl)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(I be riding through the city)
I’m in my hood all day (I’m in my hood)
It’s the gangsta way
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don’t play (Oh, my niggas don’t play) (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
Baby, you know I be riding round the town and down the block
(Just rolling through my city, yeah)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(Just rolling through my city)
I’m in my hood all day (I’m in my hood)
It’s the gangsta way (Oh yeah)
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don’t play (Oh, my niggas don’t play)
Embracing the Streets: A Closer Look at “Gangsta Way”
In “Gangsta Way,” Chris Brown delivers a vivid snapshot of his life, loyalty, and roots. The song is steeped in themes of pride for his hometown, the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood, and the allure of street culture. Through catchy hooks and rhythmic verses, Brown emphasizes his unwavering presence in his neighborhood, underscoring the authenticity that fame has not erased. The lyrics paint a picture of a journey from humble beginnings to stardom, yet with a deep-seated connection to where it all started. The repetition of riding through the city and being in his hood all day reflects a sense of belonging and responsibility to his community. Ultimately, the track is both a celebration of success and a declaration that, no matter how far he goes, his loyalty and street sensibilities remain intact.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Songwriter: Chris Brown
- Producer: Remo the Hitmaker