Spiral
21 Savage Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Everything I do, I be ten steps ahead (ten)
My youngin' got them bodies, he still piss in the bed
Keep the code of silence, don't repeat what I said (21)
Keep all the baloney, I just came for the bread (on God)
My hood known for wildin' and I don't promote the violence
I done been through all the trials and tribulations, now I'm smilin' (21)
Say he wanted smoke, we at the table doin' the plottin'
We gon' slide, wet your shit up, make it home 'fore you hear a siren (big facts)
I'ma let 'em spin like a spiral (straight up)
I don't got no love for no rival (straight up)
Put him on the news, he went viral (pussy)
I took a number two with my rifle (pussy)
Every car I'm in, I got the title (on God)
Slaughter Gang, I turn a model to a hiker (big facts)
I know they want me dead, I got a Kel-Tec in this Viper (21)
I hit all the vibes on the low 'cause I'm a sniper (21)

He don't want no problems and it's obvious
Call me soft 'cause I laugh when I body shit (on God)
We play hot potato with the opps, we be droppin' shit (21)
Givin' out free smoke 'cause we got a lot of it (21)
Tryna feed the fam, I was trappin' in the cold (21)
Dropped a mixtape, turned around, I was on the road (on God)
You can't give me no amount of money for my soul (21)
He weren't really no robber, he got killed 'cause it wasn't his role (facts)
MAC .90 pokin' out my Goyard (Goyard)
Diamond bag pokin' out my Louie V (LV)
Nigga, fuck your Glock, we shoot big chops (big split)
Seven-six, .308 and .223 (21, 21)

I'ma let 'em spin like a spiral (21)
I don't got no love for no rival (pussy)
Put him on the news, he went viral (pussy)
I took a number two with my rifle (21, 21)
Every car I'm in, I got the title (straight up)
Slaughter Gang, I turn a model to a hiker (straight up)
I know they want me dead, I got a Kel-Tec in this Viper (straight up)
I hit all the vibes on the low 'cause I'm a sniper (straight up)

I make sure the beef get Swiss cheese (21)
I'm from 20-East where they killin' thieves (big facts)
Stones got my ears feelin' like Christmas Eve (big facts)
Before you bend over, baby, get on your knees (big facts)
Drive by, jump out then we tie-dye (21, 21)
Say a nigga' touch me, that's a lie, lie (big cap)
She fried, she fucked the gang, we call her five guys (five guys)
I'm so high, I almost thought I skydived (skydived)

I'ma let 'em spin like a spiral (straight up)
I don't got no love for no rival (straight up)
Put him on the news, he went viral (pussy)
I took a number two with my rifle (pussy)
Every car I'm in, I got the title (on God)
Slaughter Gang, I turn a model to a hiker (big facts)

I know they want me dead, I got a Kel-Tec in this Viper (21)
I hit all the vibes on the low 'cause I'm a sniper (21)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 21 Savage's song Spiral depict his lifestyle as a member of the Slaughter Gang, a notorious gang in East Atlanta. He brags about being ten steps ahead in everything he does and keeping the code of silence while making money, no matter what it takes. He explains that his hood is known for its violence, but he doesn't promote it. Instead, he's smiling because he's already been through trials and tribulations.

21 Savage also talks about his preparedness in case someone comes for him, stating that he's got a Kel-Tec in his Viper. He's not afraid to make the news by putting his rivals there, as he took a number two with his rifle. He's got a title for every car he's in, since he's always been in charge of his own life. He then boasts about turning a model into a hiker, then explains how he almost thought he skydived because of how high he was.

Overall, Spiral presents 21 Savage as someone not to be messed with, a person who's always ten steps ahead and not afraid to do what it takes to make money and protect himself.

Line by Line Meaning

Everything I do, I be ten steps ahead (ten)
I plan ahead and make sure to stay ahead of the game.

My youngin' got them bodies, he still piss in the bed
My young associate has committed murders but is still immature and lacking basic skills.

Keep the code of silence, don't repeat what I said (21)
It's important to keep quiet and not share incriminating information.

Keep all the baloney, I just came for the bread (on God)
I'm strictly focused on making money and don't have time for foolishness.

My hood known for wildin' and I don't promote the violence
My neighborhood has a reputation for being violent, but it's not something I support or encourage.

I done been through all the trials and tribulations, now I'm smilin' (21)
I've gone through a lot of struggles and hardships in my life, but I've come out on top and I'm happy.

Say he wanted smoke, we at the table doin' the plottin'
If someone wants to start a confrontation, my crew and I will quickly start planning our attack.

We gon' slide, wet your shit up, make it home 'fore you hear a siren (big facts)
We'll carry out our attack smoothly and quickly, without getting caught by the police.

I'ma let 'em spin like a spiral (straight up)
I'm going to let my haters keep talking and spreading rumors, I don't care.

I don't got no love for no rival (straight up)
I don't have any affection for my competitors or enemies.

Put him on the news, he went viral (pussy)
I'll make someone famous, but for being a victim of a violent attack.

I took a number two with my rifle (pussy)
I'm always armed and dangerous, even when using the restroom.

Every car I'm in, I got the title (on God)
I own all the cars I ride in.

Slaughter Gang, I turn a model to a hiker (big facts)
My gang is so intimidating that even models are scared when they're around.

I know they want me dead, I got a Kel-Tec in this Viper (21)
I'm aware that people are out to kill me and I'm prepared to defend myself with firearms.

I hit all the vibes on the low 'cause I'm a sniper (21)
I'm always aware of what's happening around me, and I'm very perceptive.

He don't want no problems and it's obvious
It's clear that someone doesn't want to start any trouble.

Call me soft 'cause I laugh when I body shit (on God)
I'm unfazed by killing people and able to laugh about it.

We play hot potato with the opps, we be droppin' shit (21)
My gang and I pass the responsibility of killing off to each other, and we're very successful at it.

Givin' out free smoke 'cause we got a lot of it (21)
We're able to commit more killings because we have an abundance of weapons and ammunition.

Tryna feed the fam, I was trappin' in the cold (21)
I sold drugs in order to provide for my family, even when it was hard.

Dropped a mixtape, turned around, I was on the road (on God)
I had a successful album and immediately went on tour after its release.

You can't give me no amount of money for my soul (21)
No amount of money is worth me compromising my morals and values.

He weren't really no robber, he got killed 'cause it wasn't his role (facts)
Someone got killed because they stepped out of their assigned role or area of expertise.

MAC .90 pokin' out my Goyard (Goyard)
I'm carrying a MAC .90 concealed in my Goyard bag.

Diamond bag pokin' out my Louie V (LV)
My diamond-encrusted bag is visible and sticking out of my Louis Vuitton bag.

Nigga, fuck your Glock, we shoot big chops (big split)
We don't settle for small guns like Glocks, we prefer powerful, larger weapons.

Seven-six, .308 and .223 (21, 21)
Specific types of ammunition we prefer to use in our guns.

I'm so high, I almost thought I skydived (skydived)
I'm very high off drugs to the point where I feel like I'm skydiving.

She fried, she fucked the gang, we call her five guys (five guys)
A woman who's had sex with multiple members of my gang is referred to as 'five guys'.

Drive by, jump out then we tie-dye (21, 21)
We immediately jump out of our cars during a drive-by shooting, leaving the scene as colorful and chaotic as tie-dye.

Say a nigga' touch me, that's a lie, lie (big cap)
If someone claims that I've been physically assaulted, it's a lie.

Stones got my ears feelin' like Christmas Eve (big facts)
I'm wearing so many diamonds that it's like Christmas in my ears.

Before you bend over, baby, get on your knees (big facts)
If you want to have sex with me, you need to show me respect and get on your knees first.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ahmar Bailey, Charles Clouser, She'yaa Abraham-Joseph

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