Released: 2024
The track ‘We Uh Shoot’ by Polo G featuring Lil Durk is a flex-heavy anthem. The song is about the lifestyle of success and the struggles and dangers that come with it. It’s about loyalty, street credibility, and showing off the fruits of their labor.
In the intro, Polo G sets the tone with lines like ‘We got the guns, we’ll shoot / No, I ain’t worried ’bout what he’ll do.’ He’s establishing his confidence and readiness for any challenge. The mention of a ‘Louis book bag’ filled with ‘blue’ refers to cash, specifically hundred-dollar bills.
He talks about sticking to his plan and achieving success, saying ‘And I ran up them bands, you could see the proof.’ ‘Bands’ is slang for large amounts of money. The ‘penthouse on the top floor’ signifies his high status and wealth.
In the first verse, Polo G describes his experience in the strip club, taking pills, and dealing with ‘opps’ or enemies. Lines like ‘Lil’ bro wanna kill, he ready for opps / Aimin’ with skills, spaghetti his top’ show the readiness for violence and protecting their turf. ‘Spaghetti his top’ means to shoot someone in the head.
He also reflects on his past, mentioning how he used to trap, meaning sell drugs, before making it big in the music industry. ‘Before we was rockin’ shows, was cockin’ poles / In the cut with the heaviest Glock.’ ‘Cockin’ poles’ means handling guns, and ‘Glock’ is a type of firearm.
Lil Durk jumps in, maintaining the tough talk and realness. He talks about loyalty, street politics, and staying ahead of the law. ‘I had a Drac’ that shoot like one of my switches, they comin’ out two at a time.’ A ‘Drac’ is a Draco gun, known for its rapid fire.
Durk also addresses the harsh realities of street life and the consequences of snitching, with lines like ‘Better believe, the feds gon’ use them Clubhouse clips all in your trial.’ He’s aware of how social media and online activities can be used against them in court.
He reflects on the code of the streets and the betrayals that can happen. ‘I say certain shit around certain niggas ’cause I know you gon’ go back and say it.’ Trust is a big theme here.
Polo G comes back in the chorus, reiterating their readiness to shoot and the luxury lifestyle they’ve earned. ‘We got the guns, we’ll shoot / No, I ain’t worried ’bout what he’ll do.’ It’s a mix of bravado and reality.
The second verse continues with the themes of violence, loyalty, and wealth. ‘Gone off a Perc’, how the murderers sleep at night.’ ‘Perc’ refers to Percocet, a painkiller often used recreationally. Polo G highlights the psychological toll of their actions and the lengths they go to protect themselves and their wealth.
The track ends with a final chorus, emphasizing the recurring themes of the song. The lines ‘Inside this Louis book bag, all you see is blue / I just stuck to the plan, had to see it through.’ wrap up the message of determination and success despite the odds.
