Shangri La Lyrics – Freddie Gibbs, The Alchemist

Shangri La Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Freddie Gibbs]
Freddie kicks things off by setting the mood—he’s getting high, drinking, and doing coke. The vibe is chaotic and wild, like he’s partying hard and living on edge. The repeated phrases about women and vague check-ins feel like him talking to his crew, checking in with girls, or just hyping up the scene. It’s not structured—it’s more like random, energetic talk during a high moment.

[Verse 1: Freddie Gibbs]
He starts the day by getting high, showing how this kind of lifestyle is routine for him now. He feels lucky to have another day and celebrates that with luxury—women, money, and status. The two women in Malibu are part of the fantasy he’s living, almost like he’s in his own movie. He talks about not caring whether a woman is tough or just in it for fun—he’s into both. He’s reckless with relationships, sleeping with both his baby mama and his mistress. There’s a mix of flexing (jewelry, s*x, power) and shady stuff like chopping drügs or robbing someone. He even mentions girls sliding into his DMs for freaky stuff, showing how lust and danger are all mixed together in his world. It’s flashy, wild, and messy, and he’s just rolling with it.

[Pre-Chorus: Freddie Gibbs]
He starts second-guessing people close to him, especially women. He wonders if someone he trusted might betray him, possibly setting him up or even getting him killed. There’s paranoia under all that bravado.

[Chorus: Freddie Gibbs]
Here, he’s calling out the woman’s past—asking how many people she’s been with or what she’s done. But it’s not really curiosity; it’s more of a jab, like he’s judging her while pretending not to care.

[Verse 2: Freddie Gibbs]
Now he’s doubling down on not wanting to know anything about her past. He already knows she’s been around, hooked up with wealthy men, and stirred up drama. He claims he picked up her broken heart but makes it clear he doesn’t feel responsible for it. He thought about settling down but decided it didn’t make sense for him. Instead, he admits to being unpredictable—he might mess with someone’s girl or disappear. He’s frustrated that women want investments of time and money that don’t make sense to him, especially when trust is shaky. The vibe is cold and detached—he doesn’t want to get too close, and he’s definitely not making any promises to anyone.

[Chorus: Freddie Gibbs]
The questions about women and their pasts come back, but now he adds a street element—“bricks” likely refers to drügs, and “pistol” brings in the threat of violence. It’s edgy and dangerous now, not just s*xual.

[Verse 3: Freddie Gibbs]
He’s giving instructions for a potential robbery or street mission—hit the light, wait for a signal, and only show up if you’re serious. If someone tries to cross him or steal from him, he promises it’ll come back around. He throws in a line about people talking trash online, comparing himself to Zion (a basketball player), saying he’s still undefeated. He ends with insults toward a woman, calling her broke and saying she’s wasting her time with the wrong people. It’s all tough talk with no patience for weakness or betrayal.

[Pre-Chorus: Freddie Gibbs]
Once again, he starts thinking if someone he trusted might stab him in the back. The line repeats to show how often this worry circles his mind. That distrust never leaves, no matter how much success he has.

[Chorus: Freddie Gibbs]
This time he adds that he hooked up with her friend and mentions tears, suggesting that feelings got involved, but things still got messy and painful. The cycle of lust and betrayal keeps going.

[Post-Chorus: Freddie Gibbs]
He reminds her she’s been in this world before—she’s dealt with rich guys and stirred up drama. He tried to help her emotionally, but now he’s pulling back, saying he never had to commit. He’s putting the blame on her for getting involved again.

[Outro: Freddie Gibbs]
He closes by making it clear she’s just one of many options to him. He’s got choices and doesn’t feel tied down. No hard feelings—he’s just keeping it moving.