Released: 2022
Bobby Shmurda and LouGotCash’s track, ‘GWUALLA.’, is all about living the high life and rolling with your crew. They talk about loyalty, wealth, and handling business, all while showing off their tough personas.
The word ‘Gwualla’ is slang for money, cash, or wealth. When Bobby says, ‘I roll with my Gwuallas’, he’s saying he surrounds himself with people who have money or are chasing it. It sets the tone for the rest of the song, focusing on financial success and power.
The line ‘I smell like a Rasta’ probably refers to the Rastafarian culture, which is often associated with smoking weed. It implies a laid-back, yet confident vibe. Bobby repeats this to emphasize his lifestyle and attitude.
Choppa is slang for a gun, specifically a fully automatic weapon. When Bobby says, ‘Nigga, I stay with my choppa’, he’s asserting that he’s always ready for trouble. ‘Top shotta’ is Jamaican slang for a top gangster or the best shooter.
In the lines, ‘I roll with the Semi, the 40, the Knockers / I roll with the monsters / And we with the drama’, Bobby’s talking about the various guns he and his crew carry and their readiness for conflict. ‘Semi’ and ’40’ refer to types of firearms, while ‘Knockers’ is another term for guns.
Bobby mentions luxury cars like the Bentley, the Fanti (Phantom), and the Rowler (Rolls-Royce), showing his wealth and status. He emphasizes this with, ‘All about that dolla’, stressing the importance of money.
He talks about his reputation with women, saying, ‘Ask your baby mama / She know I’m top shotta’. This suggests he’s well-known and respected, even among his rivals’ partners. It’s a boast about his influence and appeal.
Bobby uses vivid imagery with lines like ‘Shatter teeth, when they come runnin’ (Brrr) / Punch out hollow teeth, beat them tings / Till the drum done (Brrr)’. This paints a picture of gun violence, using ‘hollow teeth’ to refer to hollow-point bullets and ‘drum’ for a drum magazine.
He also flaunts his jewelry with, ‘All these VV tings in my ring / Like the sun sun’, talking about VVS diamonds which are high-quality stones that shine bright like the sun. This shows off his wealth and success.
Bobby’s partner LouGotCash continues the theme, rapping about his dangerous lifestyle and his crew’s loyalty. He mentions, ‘I be with them robbers / They don’t want no problem’, highlighting the fearless nature of his crew.
Lou also flexes his wealth and power with lines like, ‘Bet them bitches come when I make mill’s / Like Vince Carter’. This means when he makes money, women flock to him, comparing his success to the legendary basketball player Vince Carter.
Throughout the song, both artists talk about the struggles and triumphs of their lifestyles. They discuss loyalty, wealth, and power while making sure to remind everyone that they’re always ready for any kind of drama.
‘GWUALLA’ is a celebration of success, toughness, and the street life. It’s filled with vivid imagery and slang, showing off Bobby Shmurda and LouGotCash’s gritty, yet glamorous lives.
