Lemon Pepper Steppers Lyrics – Freddie Gibbs, The Alchemist

Lemon Pepper Steppers Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Freddie Gibbs]
Freddie starts by hyping himself up, testing the mic and confidently saying he’s about to go all in. He makes it clear that he considers himself one of the greatest at what he does. It’s like he’s letting the listener know upfront that they’re about to hear something serious and real from someone who’s mastered the game.

[Verse 1: Freddie Gibbs]
Freddie paints a gritty picture of street life, talking about taking out enemies and leaving people shocked by his actions. When he says he wiped someone’s nose and tagged their toes, he’s referring to killing someone and sending them to the morgue. He mentions a shootout where no one from his side got hit, showing how dangerous but sharp he is. He mocks the enemy’s failed hit and calls himself “Mr. Insane,” a name that adds to his fearless rep. He talks about dealing drügs (crack on a razor blade), being loyal to his gang since birth, and always having money on hand. He even flexes by flying a woman out and spending cash as soon as they land. To him, this lifestyle is part of a bigger criminal code or brotherhood that outsiders can’t really get.

[Chorus: Freddie Gibbs]
Here, Freddie’s saying people tried to drag him back into the old life or hold him back, but he moved forward. Now he’s living a better life, driving luxury electric cars. He gives advice to a woman, telling her not to close herself off emotionally or she might miss out. Then, in a wild twist, he brags about an intimate moment that happened right after church while wearing stylish shoes—those lemon pepper steppers.

[Verse 2: Freddie Gibbs]
Freddie starts by saying he’s smoking weed that just arrived, and brags about a woman saying she’s the best at what she does. He gives his side chicks a chance to either step up or fall off, showing he doesn’t tolerate weakness. He talks about being deadly serious—turning people into ghosts—and how he smokes away stress. He warns that he’s got heavy protection at shows and that he’s not afraid to use violence if necessary. Once again, he calls himself “Mr. Insane” and describes a razor blade stained with blood, hinting at past violent moments. He says someone should’ve taken him out when they had the chance, because now he feels nothing. He mocks people who act tough but aren’t really ready for war, and says he’s got hitters (creepers) ready to move anytime. He’s confident, dangerous, and always prepared, which keeps his enemies anxious and sleepless.

[Chorus: Freddie Gibbs]
Freddie repeats that people tried to stop him, but he’s still doing his thing. He brags about his collection of electric luxury cars again. Then he playfully says he’s too cheap for a Bugatti but too gangster for a Tesla, showing how he’s stuck between street credibility and luxury. Once more, he throws in that wild line about the church and the lemon pepper steppers, mixing holy settings with outrageous behavior.

[Outro: Freddie Gibbs]
Freddie ends on a laid-back note, saying he’s still smoking and casually repeating the wild claim from earlier about a woman calling herself the best. It’s a mix of flexing and just enjoying the moment, riding the vibe to the finish.