Gang Over Luv | Brent Faiyaz Lyrics, Meaning & Videos
Gang Over LuvBrent Faiyaz Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴I ain't have a car in my nameI used to walk to work every dayMe and my dog, back in the night I came out alright
I remember we were youngYoung and dumbSome niggas in a rushI remember we were youngYoung and dumbI remember it was gang over loveThat was us
I remember we would cut classMy teachers used to hate meThe only reason that I did that was to keep from going crazyI didn't give a damn 'bout my gradesThat's probably why we failed the ninth gradeMe and my dogsLike it or not, but we came out okay
All the homies, we came up the same wayAnd I swear ain't nothing changeWay before I ever moved out the house and did the damn thingWe were young and in this world chasing dreams and girlsRunning from our problemsAnd I know we're older now, but that's what we were all about
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I remember we were youngYoung and dumbSome niggas in a rushI remember we were youngYoung and dumb
I remember it was gang over loveThat was us
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In Brent Faiyaz's song "Gang Over Luv," he reflects on his past struggles and growth with his close friends. The first two lines of the chorus, "I was hella broke then, I ain't have a dime," emphasize how they had little to no money in the past. However, despite their financial situation, Brent and his friends remained focused and didn't waste any time. He then shares that he didn't even have a car in his name and had to walk to work every day with his dog. Yet, he came out alright because he was able to maintain his motivation and positivity.
The next verse describes how he and his friends used to skip school, which frustrated his teachers. However, Brent shares that the reason why they did that was to avoid going insane, suggesting that school was a difficult place for them to be. They didn't care about grades, which led to them failing the ninth grade. Nevertheless, they came out alright because they had each other. Brent emphasizes that they all came up the same way, meaning that they all faced similar challenges growing up. They were all chasing dreams and girls, running from their problems. Overall, "Gang Over Luv" is a song about staying true to oneself and the people who have been there from the start, despite life's ups and downs.
I was hella broke thenI was extremely poor at that time
I ain't have a dimeI didn't have any money at all
But I was always focusedDespite my financial struggles, I remained dedicated to my goals
I ain't waste no timeI utilized every moment to work towards my aspirations
I ain't have a car in my nameI didn't own a car
I used to walk to work every dayI relied on walking as my mode of transportation to get to work regularly
Me and my dog, back in the night I came out alrightMy friend and I persevered through tough times and emerged victorious
All the homies, we came up the same wayMy friends and I all had similar experiences and struggles
And I swear ain't nothing changeDespite progress and success, my core values have remained the same
Got a little bit of change in my pocket but I maintainI have achieved some financial stability, but I remain grounded and focused on my priorities
We were young and in this world chasing dreams and girlsIn our youth, we pursued ambitions and romantic relationships
Running from our problemsWe avoided confronting our challenges and issues
I know that we older now, but that's what we were all aboutAlthough we have grown and matured, our past experiences shaped us and influenced our present selves
I remember we were youngI recall my younger years
Young and dumbNaive and lacking in wisdom
Some niggas in a rushSome individuals were more eager and impatient than others
I remember it was gang over loveOur loyalty to our friends and community was stronger than our pursuit of romantic relationships
That was usThat is how we identified ourselves
We would cut classWe skipped school
My teachers used to hate meMy educators disapproved of my behavior and academic performance
The only reason that I did that was to keep from going crazySkipping classes was a way for me to cope with stress and maintain my sanity
I didn't give a damn 'bout my gradesI did not care about my academic performance
That's probably why we failed the ninth gradeOur disregard for our educational responsibilities resulted in us not passing the ninth grade
Way before I ever moved out the house and did the damn thingLong before I gained independence and achieved success, I had these experiences
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