Ganging
Headie One RV Lyrics

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Rudeboy I'll tell you bout ganging
Where were you when gang done the baitest uhh back then it was red bandanas
Still pull up on a gang ting anywhere goes main road or do it in traffic
Still creep with the headlights off then jump out spazzing

How only know you start boasting bout gang
Rudeboy I'll tell you bout ganging

Where were you when gang done the baitest uhh back then it was red bandanas
Still pull up on a gang ting anywhere goes main road or do it in traffic
Still creep with the headlights off then jump out spazzing

I was in HM Durham with the geezers
And I ain't looking on the early
They don't wanna release us
Before May like Theresa
Touch road stepped straight into the T-house with this white girl Tulisa
I just linked big bro for a picture
That's Mona Lisa
My young boy done 14 days in the T and he ain't eaten nuttin but pizza
I really come outta jail and I learnt how to handle this 44 easier
I really come outta jail, finesse this bait face chinging left man twiss up
How many times was I doing up Serco
And they told me to hold my wrists up
I done the wrong type of touring,
Association in the morning
All the accents Northern
Still man approach with caution
Only now man are talking bout gang
Rudeboy I'll tell you bout ganging
Me and RV done the baitest uhh
Back then it was red bandanas

How only now you start boasting bout gang
Rudeboy I'll tell you bout ganging
Where were you when gang done the baitest uhh back then it was red bandanas
Still pull up on a gang ting anywhere goes main road or do it in traffic
Still creep with the headlights off then jump out spazzing

How only know you start boasting bout gang
Rudeboy I'll tell you bout ganging
Where were you when gang done the baitest uhh back then it was red bandanas
Still pull up on a gang ting anywhere goes main road or do it in traffic
Still creep with the headlights off then jump out spazzing

Me and Headie gonna win the league for Tottenham you can have faith in us
Dem niggas there wouldn't make the subs any opp block I'll tape it up
I'm in the trap tryna count these racks until I get paper cuts
Bad B's show man love and opp boys just hate my guts
I hit Abz on a casual day go yum-yums when I'm feeling peckish
Opps love doing ten toes them man must have a foot fetish
Anything green get bun
Went five guys in Wood Green and I told bossman just cool with the lettuce
I used to go park and test it
Now if ain't aimed at paigan's head then I ain't interested
All of this dough we spent on smoke Lord knows I coulda invested
How many times have I touched them kids the whole opp blocks been molested
My girl puts it in her bag cos I can't lack and I can't get arrested

How only now you start boasting bout gang
Rudeboy I'll tell you bout ganging
Where were you when gang done the baitest uhh back then it was red bandanas
Still pull up on a gang ting anywhere goes main road or do it in traffic
Still creep with the headlights off then jump out spazzing

How only know you start boasting bout gang
Rudeboy I'll tell you bout ganging
Where were you when gang done the baitest uhh back then it was red bandanas

Still pull up on a gang ting anywhere goes main road or do it in traffic
Still creep with the headlights off then jump out spazzing

Overall Meaning

In "Ganging," Headie One and RV seem to be addressing those who have suddenly started bragging about being part of a gang. The lyrics seem to try to show that these individuals haven't been around to experience the realness of what being part of a gang is all about. The chorus asks the question, "How only now you start boasting bout gang? Rudeboy, I'll tell you bout ganging," insinuating that these people's newfound boasts aren't genuine. The chorus also speaks of the duo's past experiences where they have pulled up on the opps with red bandanas, driven on main roads or in traffic, and crept with headlights off before jumping out and "spazzing." These lines seem to indicate that the gang's actions are reckless, and they always seem to have the upper hand.

Headie One's verse talks about his 44, a gun, and how he learned to handle it more easily after coming out of jail. He also mentions his association with Northern accents, proving how they still unleash caution when approaching others. The rapper seems to talk about his past experiences as well, indicating that he has witnessed and been part of things many people might not have. Meanwhile, RV's verse speaks of his loyalty towards Tottenham football club, suggests that those who don't belong in a gang can be left out, and brags about him being in the trap counting money. Additionally, the verse mentions that he won't get arrested, indicating that he is smart enough to avoid situations that would get him in trouble.

Line by Line Meaning

How only know you start boasting bout gang
Why are you only starting to brag about your gang now?

Rudeboy I'll tell you bout ganging
Let me tell you about real gang activity.

Where were you when gang done the baitest uhh back then it was red bandanas
You weren't around when we made the biggest moves, back when we represented with red bandanas.

Still pull up on a gang ting anywhere goes main road or do it in traffic
We're not afraid to confront other gangs on their territory, even if it means doing it in public or on the road.

Still creep with the headlights off then jump out spazzing
We also have no qualms about approaching quietly and aggressively, even if in the dark.

Me and Headie gonna win the league for Tottenham you can have faith in us
We're going to succeed and prove ourselves, just like Tottenham in football.

Dem niggas there wouldn't make the subs any opp block I'll tape it up
Our enemies don't stand a chance against us, even as benchwarmers.

I'm in the trap tryna count these racks until I get paper cuts
We work hard in the trap to count our earnings, even if it means getting paper cuts.

Bad B's show man love and opp boys just hate my guts
Girls we like show us love, while our enemies hate us.

I hit Abz on a casual day go yum-yums when I'm feeling peckish
I hit Abz up on a normal day, and we go get some food when I'm hungry.

Opps love doing ten toes them man must have a foot fetish
Our enemies love running around on foot, they must have a strange obsession with feet.

Anything green get bun
We smoke anything green that we can get our hands on.

Went five guys in Wood Green and I told bossman just cool with the lettuce
I went to Five Guys in Wood Green and told the worker not to put lettuce on my burger.

I used to go park and test it
I used to go to the park to test out new things.

Now if ain't aimed at paigan's head then I ain't interested
Now, if it's not targeting our enemies directly, I'm not interested.

All of this dough we spent on smoke Lord knows I coulda invested
We've spent so much money on drugs that could have been invested elsewhere.

How many times have I touched them kids the whole opp blocks been molested
We've attacked our enemies so many times that their entire block has been affected.

My girl puts it in her bag cos I can't lack and I can't get arrested
My girlfriend holds onto our illegal items so I can't get caught and arrested.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING AMPOFO ADJEI

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