The Gunner – English Lyrics

• By: Machine Gun Kelly
• Album: bloom

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the assertive world of Machine Gun Kelly with 'The Gunner,' a track that blends genres and highlights lyrical prowess. Dive into the rapid-fire delivery and discover the story of an artist who defies expectations and asserts his unique identity, offering a lesson in confidence and self-expression.

[English]

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♪ AYY MY WALK IS SO COCKY ♪

♪ THE BOUNCERS DON'T EVEN STOP ME ♪

♪ AINT NO PAT DOWN, NO ID ♪

♪ THEY KNOW ME THAT SHIT OBVI ♪

♪ BITCH I PACK OUT THE LOBBY ♪

♪ JUST FROM FANS TRYING TO FIND ME ♪

♪ I GOT DAUGHTERS AND MOTHERS ♪

♪ TRYING TO FUCK WITH THE GUNNER ♪

♪ TWO TWO SHOOT LIKE THE JOKER ♪

♪ MY HARLEY QUINN WEARS A CHOKER ♪

♪ LET THEM SUICIDE DOORS ♪

♪ SO MUCH SMOKING FOUR COLAS ♪

♪ IM OUT WEST LIKE THE GOLD RUSH ♪

♪ 1942 PORTER ♪

♪ I AINT SPENT ONE NIGHT SOBER ♪

♪ SINCE I TURNED 20 YEARS OLD BUT ♪

♪ IM ON MY JEEZY AND 2005 ♪

♪ TRAP OR DIE SHIT ♪

♪ THAT EVERYTHING ONE HUNDRED ♪

♪ THIS AINT NO FAÇADE SHIT ♪

♪ THIS THAT LOOK ME IN THE EYES ♪

♪ AND DON'T YOU FUCKING LIE SHIT ♪

♪ STILL DON'T NEED NO OPINIONS ♪

♪ BITCH MOST THESE ARTISTS MY MINIONS ♪

♪ WOAH ♪

♪ YEAH TIME ♪

♪ ANY WEED AROUND ME FINNA GET BLOWN ♪

♪ NO LIE ♪

♪ IM GONNA TRY, HOG TIE ♪

♪ ANYBODY NEED A REALIZATION ♪

♪ THAT THEY FUCKING WITH THE WRONG GUY ♪

♪ I AM THE ALPHA OMEGA ♪

♪ CAME FROM SONIC ON A SEGA ♪

♪ CRUB AND CRONIC ON THE TABLE ♪

♪ RUN THE LYRICS IN THE BASEMENT ♪

♪ LIKE IM FINNA GO SUPER SAYIN ♪

♪ IM SAYING I AINT HAVE A PLAN ♪

♪ COMING OUT THE LAND ♪

♪ HANGING WITH MY MAN ♪

♪ TRYING TO SLING A GRAM ♪

♪ JUST TO RENT A VAN ♪

♪ JUST TO TRY AND TOUR ♪

♪ TURN SOME COMMON CLOTHING INTO COTOURE ♪

♪ STEAL MONEY FROM THE SEWER ♪

♪ LOOK AT ALL THAT IVE BEEN DOING ♪

♪ ALL THEM YEARS I COULDN'T AFFORD ♪

♪ FRENSICS IN THE MORG ♪

♪ WE ARE NOT THE SAME ♪

♪ SAY THE FUCKING NAME ♪

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♪ I AM THE GUNNER ♪

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♪ THE GUNNER THE GUNNER ♪

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♪ I AM THE GUNNER ♪

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♪ THE GUNNER THE GUNNER ♪

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♪ I AM THE GUNNER ♪

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♪ THE GUNNER THE GUNNER ♪

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♪ I AM THE GUNNER ♪

♪ LETS DO THIS FOR REAL AYY ♪

♪ SUPERSONIC, SUPERSONIC ♪

♪ PSYCHADELICS AND SOME CHRONICS ♪

♪ STILL REMAIN A TRENDING TOPIC ♪

♪ 5 MOVIES LETS BE HONEST, ♪

♪ WHAT YOU CALL IT ♪

♪ THAT'S A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE WALLET ♪

♪ NO I DO NOT WANNA COMMENT ♪

♪ DON'T APPROACH ME ♪

♪ I AM VIOLENT ♪

♪ SNAPPING PICTURES BECAUSE IM STYLING ♪

♪ LET ME MAKE IT VERY FUCKING CLEAR WHO I AM ♪

♪ DO NOT START ASSUMING ♪

♪ LET ME CLEAR CONFUSION ♪

♪ I AM NOT A HUMAN ♪

♪ THEY CALL ME A GIANT ♪

♪ I PICK UP THE MIC AND I START A RIOT ♪

♪ I SPIT A VERSION I CHANGE THE CLIMATE ♪

♪ FUCK A DEALER MAN I NEED THE PILOT ♪

♪ DROP THE WEIGHT OFF LIKE HE ON A DIET ♪

♪ HANGING OFF THE BALCONY OF THE HYATT ♪

♪ I STARTED WITH ONE AND I MULTIPLYING ♪

♪ NOW I GOT 3 WOMAN LIKE FRANKIE LYMAN ♪

♪ AND I GOT ME A DOUBLE X MADE IN DOLLARS ♪

♪ BITCH A DYNASTY NEVER DYING ♪

♪ SOME WILL RING IN SIRENS ♪

♪ I JUST FUCKED A SLINCE ♪

♪ I JUST FUCKED A LOT OF ♪

♪ WHO WILL THE FUCK WILL STOP US ♪

♪ I RESULT TO VIOLENCE ♪

♪ NO RESULTS IN VIOLENCE ♪

♪ YOU KNOW WHERE TO FIND US ♪

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♪ I AM THE GUNNER ♪

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♪ THE GUNNER THE GUNNER ♪

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♪ I AM THE GUNNER ♪

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♪ THE GUNNER THE GUNNER ♪

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♪ I AM THE GUNNER ♪

♪ THE GUNNER THE GUNNER ♪

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♪ I AM THE GUNNER ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
gunner /ˈɡʌn.ɚ/ C1	noun - a person who operates a gun, especially a firearm or artillery piece noun (slang) - a confident, aggressive rapper or performer
violence /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/ B2	noun - behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
alpha /ˈæl.fə/ C1	noun - the first or most dominant individual in a group, often used metaphorically for a leader adjective - relating to the first or most important position
omega /oʊˈmeɡ.ə/ C1	noun - the last letter of the Greek alphabet, used to denote the end or final stage adjective - pertaining to the final or ultimate point
psychedelics /ˌsaɪ.kəˈdɛl.ɪks/ C2	noun (plural) - substances that produce changes in perception, mood, and thought, often causing hallucinations
sling /slɪŋ/ B2	verb - to throw or hurl something with a sudden, sweeping motion noun - a strap or band used to support or carry something, often a weapon or a bag
mic /maɪk/ C1	noun (slang) - short for microphone; a device used to capture or amplify sound, especially in music or rap
riot /ˈraɪ.ət/ B2	noun - a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd verb - to act in a disorderly or violent manner, especially in a crowd
suicide /ˈsuː.sɪ.daɪd/ C1	noun - the act of intentionally taking one's own life
money /ˈmʌn.i/ A2	noun - a medium of exchange in the form of coins or banknotes
dealer /ˈdiː.lɚ/ B1	noun - a person who buys and sells goods, especially illegal drugs
pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/ B1	noun - a person who operates the controls of an aircraft verb - to guide or steer a vehicle, especially an aircraft
trending /ˈtrɛnd.ɪŋ/ C1	adjective - currently popular or widely discussed, especially on social media
facade /fəˈsɑːd/ C1	noun - the front or face of a building; a deceptive outward appearance
minions /ˈmɪn.jənz/ B2	noun (plural) - followers or subordinate workers who carry out orders, often used humorously
Harley /ˈhɑːr.li/ C1	noun (proper) - brand name of a famous American motorcycle manufacturer (Harley‑Davidson)
joker /ˈdʒoʊ.kɚ/ B2	noun - a person who jokes or teases; also a playing card that can substitute for any other card
sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ B2	adjective - not affected by alcohol; serious, sensible

Key Grammar Structures

• AINT NO PAT DOWN, NO ID

  ➔ Double Negative

  ➔ "Ain't no" replaces standard English "There isn't any", intensifying the negation through informal double negation

• I AINT SPENT ONE NIGHT SOBER

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ "Aint spent" (haven't spent) shows a continuous state from past to present. Informal "aint" replaces "haven't"

• THIS AINT NO FAÇADE SHIT

  ➔ Emphatic Double Negative

  ➔ "Ain't no" emphasizes absolute negation. Literally "this is not not a facade" means "this is definitely not a facade"

• FINNA GET BLOWN

  ➔ Slang Contraction + Passive Infinitive

  ➔ "Finna" = slang for "fixing to" (going to). "Get blown" = passive infinitive meaning "to be smoked"

• I AM THE ALPHA OMEGA

  ➔ Metaphor with Definite Articles

  ➔ Biblical metaphor positioning himself as ultimate authority. "The" emphasizes uniqueness/supremacy

• LOOK AT ALL THAT IVE BEEN DOING

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ "I've been doing" shows actions that started in the past and continue to present with current relevance

• WE ARE NOT THE SAME

  ➔ Negative Comparative Statement

  ➔ Definitive separation of status using negative construction "not the same" to emphasize superiority

• I PICK UP THE MIC AND I START A RIOT

  ➔ Coordinating Conjunction Sequence

  ➔ "And" connects two sequential actions showing immediate cause-and-effect relationship