Revenge by JOYNER LUCAS Lyrics Meaning – Dissecting the Path to Retribution in Hip-Hop

Lyrics

The more that I want, the more that I grind
The more that I shine, the more that I stride
The more that I stunt, the more that I cheat
The more that she leaves, the more that she cry
The harder to trust, the more that I lie
The more that she died, the more I realize
The more that I, the more that I
(Yeah, yeah)

The more that I try, the more that I want
The more that I grind, the more that I shine
The more that I stride, the more that I stunt
The more that I cheat, the more that she leaves
The more that she cry, the harder to trust
The more that I lie, the more that she dies
Somehow I realize I’m harder to love
I’m harder to
I’m harder to teach, my heart is a beat
And I am a drum, I’m harder to keep
But harder to sleep
I’m scared of the dark, I’m not gonna run
I’m harder to break, but harder to make
You get in my way, I’m drawing my gun
I’m not gonna play, I’m not for the games
I’m not gonna change, put that on my son
Put that on my mom, put that on my sister
Put that on my bitch and all of my hoes
Put that on my team, put that on my G’s
I say what I mean, you already know
Put that on my city, put that on my Bentley
I got me a Beamer, I wanted a Rolls
Sip on some Henny and ride with the semi
All my niggas with me, I’m calling a toast
(Blah, blah, blah)
Callin’ the plug, you callin’ the cops
I call you a snitch, you holdin’ a grudge
You callin’ the judge, you say you a thug
I call you a bitch, I call you a ho
Don’t call me your bro, don’t call me no more
I call you a trick, I’m tired of the hate
I’m tired of snakes, I’m tired of your face, you all on my dick
I wanted the fame, I wanted the name
I wanted a break, I wanted to love
I wanted the cake, I wanna be great
I wanted to change and all of the above
You want me to fall, you want me to crawl
You want me to starve, they want me in drugs
You want me to fail, they want me in jail
They wantin’ my soul, they wantin’ my blood
I’m out for revenge, I’m out for the ends
I’m out for respect, I’m out for the crown
I’m out for the reign, they starting to aim
I hopped in the plane, I’m not going down
I’m dodging the flames, they callin’ my name
I wanna be saved but I don’t know how
I thought I was saved, but I got a plan
Let’s load up the chopper and ride it around, woo

I roll up on ’em while he sleep (hey), you gon’ see
It’s a fuckin’ murder spree (brrat, brrat), you gon’ see
Won’t nobody say a peep (bah, bah), you gon’ see
Don’t you turn your back on me (brrat, bah), you gon’ see
Roll up on ’em while he sleep (bah), catch a nigga slippin’
I might hit him with the (bah, bah, bah), they gon’ miss him
‘Cause revenge feels sweet (woo), you gon’ see
Won’t nobody say a peep (bah, bah), you gon’ see

Give me a pen, I don’t even drink
But fuck it, I need some Henny and gin
Plenty of sins
I broke my bitch’s heart, she’ll never forgive me again
Where have you been?
I had to go find myself, I killed and buried my friends
I never could swim
I used to push some weight with niggas who been in the gym
Come step in my Timbs
You could not walk in my path, I never caught no cabs, I had to walk
Niggas was lost and sad, I never would call my dad
Fuck that nigga
I was depressed as fuck, mentally torn in half
Feelin’ stuck
When it was hard to laugh, the music was all I had
Wish I could be out
I never got any clout, what’s all the plottin’ about?
They drownin’ me out
Everyone callin’ me out, nobody try to reach out
You proud of me now
Niggas’ll flip the script, I cannot live to quit
I don’t wanna chill, I don’t wanna get no flicks
Don’t wanna rekindle shit
It’s N-O-T, don’t you flex on me
I do not get no sleep
I’m barely up, hope you ante up
Word to M.O.P., you don’t know me
I need my revenge, it ain’t no more peace
I’m rollin’ deep and I’m finna turn your block up into World War 3

I roll up on ’em while he sleep (hey), you gon’ see
It’s a fuckin’ murder spree (brrat, brrat), you gon’ see
Won’t nobody say a peep (bah, bah), you gon’ see
Don’t you turn your back on me (brrat, bah), you gon’ see
Roll up on ’em while he sleep (bah), catch a nigga slippin’
I might hit him with the (bah, bah, bah), they gon’ miss him
‘Cause revenge feels sweet (woo), you gon’ see
Won’t nobody say a peep (bah, bah), you gon’ see

The older the berry, the sweeter the juice
Knew I could do it, I needed the proof
In order to lose, I needed to win
In order to win, I needed to choose
I needed to fall, I needed to move
I couldn’t be safe, I couldn’t be you
I’m coming for everything they said I couldn’t
Including your plate and all of your food
I don’t wanna do no E
Don’t wanna drink, I don’t wanna do no lean
I don’t wanna move no keys
How you like me now? I’m too OG
I feel like Kool Moe Dee
Ain’t gon’ be no slatt, my whole team’ll crack
I seen ’em flat, never see no snacks
They left me the scraps
I Deebo’d that, think I’m cursed again
Went to church to sin, I did a lot
Mama quit her job, she won’t work again
I been on top, got a mental block
And it hurts but then I bid and shop
And my bitch is fly, she a perfect ten
That’s M-O-B, don’t you flex on me
I do not get no sleep
I’m problematic and I gotta have it
Word to Ed OG, you don’t know me
I need my revenge, no more peace
I’m rollin’ deep and I’m finna turn your block up into World War 3

I roll up on ’em while he sleep (hey), you gon’ see
It’s a fuckin’ murder spree (brrat, brrat), you gon’ see
Won’t nobody say a peep (bah, bah), you gon’ see
Don’t you turn your back on me (brrat, bah), you gon’ see
Roll up on ’em while he sleep (bah), catch a nigga slippin’
I might hit him with the (bah, bah, bah), they gon’ miss him
‘Cause revenge feels sweet (woo), you gon’ see
Won’t nobody say a peep (bah, bah), you gon’ see

Joyner Lucas’s ‘Revenge’ is a track that pulsates with the throbbing heart of raw emotion and the sketchy outlines of a revenge fantasy. Lucas, known for his sharp narratives and cinematic videos, doesn’t shy away from unfolding a tale of retribution and the shadows it casts on the soul. As we comb through the lyrics, it is noteworthy to delve into how the poignant words reflect a journey that oscillates between the desire for personal victories and the dark undertow of vengeance.

The song, woven with gritty honesty and poignant introspection, examines the consequences of a life seeking revenge. It doesn’t just play as music to one’s ears but unfolds as a chilling reminder of the cost of such pursuits. Lucas’s ability to combine storytelling with lyricism makes ‘Revenge’ a complex tapestry of human impulses and the hard truths about the paths we choose.

The Cycle of Greed and Betrayal: ‘The More That I Grind’

Lucas’s rumination on the cycle of ambition and betrayal is writ large in one of the recurring themes in ‘Revenge.’ The relentless pursuit of more — success, shine, and duplicitous conquests — builds a narrative maze where every step forward is a step away from authenticity and trust. By matching his grind with the grind of betrayals, Lucas artfully lays bare the cost of his actions on his relationships and self-trust.

These lines serve as a gripping reminder that success can be a double-edged sword: what brings shine also brings shadows. Joyner masterfully uses this juxtaposition to discuss the broader implications of choosing a life where advancement comes at the expense of personal connections and inner peace.

From Material Gains to Mental Chains: ‘I Thought I Was Saved’

The haunting confession of material accumulation alongside existential angst portrays a stark portrait of a soul in distress. Joyner’s lyrical prowess shines as he navigates through the murky waters of acquiring symbols of success that, in turn, become symbols of an internal crisis. The illusion of salvation through materialistic achievements is potently questioned as he feels hunted by inner demons.

Lines like ‘I got me a Beamer, I wanted a Rolls’ encapsulate the never-ending discontent of human desires, while ‘I thought I was saved…’ reflects the emptiness that often accompanies such hollow victories. Lucas dares listeners to peer into the dark well of his reflections, provoking a broader contemplation of our own material pursuits.

Confronting Demons: The Hidden Meaning Behind ‘You Gon’ See’

At the heart of ‘Revenge’ is a sinister refrain that repeats almost like a dark incantation: ‘You gon’ see.’ These words transcend beyond mere threat and converse with the theme of inevitability. Lucas isn’t just issuing a warning to an antagonist; he’s speaking to the inevitable outcome of the paths chosen and to the demons that will inevitably be faced when one plays the game of revenge.

The phrase not only announces retaliation but serves as a harbinger of the visibility of Joyner’s actions and their consequences. Lucas’s relentless flow turns ‘You gon’ see’ into both a battle cry and a grim prophecy, reflecting on the very public nature of street justice and personal vendettas.

The Cost of Authenticity and Alienation: ‘Don’t Call Me No More’

As Lucas spins the tale of disloyalty and dispossession, he doesn’t spare himself from the narrative. Calling out a culture of opportunism and fickle allegiances, he stakes a claim for his authenticity but at the price of isolation. The pointed rejection of fake relationships (‘Don’t call me your bro, don’t call me no more’) reinforces the loneliness at the top, a price Lucas notes but seems willing to pay.

This isolated authenticity acts as his shield and armor, chooses to carry the burden of his own truth, even when it means walking alone. The visceral dismissal of false friends also mirrors the harsh world in which his narrative unfolds.

The Intoxicating Power of Revenge: Memorable Lines that Resonate

In a track dripping with vindictive poetry, certain lines stand out as hallmarks of Joyner Lucas’s storytelling mastery: ‘They want me to fail, they want me in jail; they wantin’ my soul, they wantin’ my blood.’ Each word pulses with the toxic allure and intoxicating power of revenge — a drug Lucas acknowledges in its potency and its potential to consume.

These lines do not merely exist within the confines of the song; they vibrate with a life that listeners can feel, resonating with anyone who has ever felt wronged and hungered for retribution. Lucas taps into a primal vein of human emotion, acknowledging the sweetness of revenge, and, simultaneously, its potential for self-destruction.