Gangsta Graduation Lyrics – Polo G, G Herbo

Gangsta Graduation Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: G Herbo]
He’s basically saying they’re not backing down from anyone, and people around them don’t really care about consequences.

[Chorus: Polo G]
He talks about getting involved in violence almost casually, doing things without thinking first, and stacking up serious situations over time. The people around him weren’t officially part of an organized group, but they still risked their lives like they were. He describes how tough someone might act until they stand in front of a judge, and suddenly everything changes. He explains how he leveled up in the streets, earned money, and learned how to move like someone older and more experienced. Even though he says he graduated from that lifestyle, he still drives around like he could jump back into it at any moment. He doesn’t care how long revenge might take, he’ll still try to settle things eventually. When death comes, both sides of a conflict get involved, and real killers handle business quietly, almost like it’s a packaged delivery.

[Verse 1: Polo G]
He recalls taking lives without really understanding the weight of it, thinking it was normal because of how he grew up. He still sees violent images in his mind and remembers being surrounded by blood. He pushed down his guilt and feelings, almost like throwing them away in some dark place. He says he kept learning hard lessons, almost like school classes but far more intense and dangerous. He feels confident in himself but still believes there’s a higher power above him. He admits he cares about people but has another side that can be cold, and he doesn’t want others to judge him for it. He has lost many times and deep down knows street life isn’t truly for him, yet he refused to accept that when things got rough. He and his friends were ready to show up quickly if trouble happened. He mentions a partner who’s been dealing with violence since 2014, holding onto anger for more than a decade. He recognizes that keeping grudges for so long changes you. Even though people sometimes make fun of showing emotion, he still cares about his close friends and stays loyal to them.

[Chorus: Polo G & G Herbo]
The song returns to the idea of growing up surrounded by violence and doing things without thinking. Someone carried around serious actions like achievements, and the weapon was always near them. They weren’t claiming to be in a real crew but still risked everything with dangerous people. Standing in court suddenly makes all that toughness disappear. He says he improved his status, made money, and learned how to move with experienced people. Even after saying he moved on, he still acts like he could come back to the same life. Time doesn’t matter when it comes to revenge; it might take years, but he’ll still come back for it. Real killers handle death like it’s a business task, and everything gets handled quietly and efficiently.

[Verse 2: G Herbo]
He introduces himself and where he’s from, saying he considers himself great. He describes using weapons like it’s a game and trying to win every encounter. He talks about surviving the streets successfully while others feel jealous. Then he goes through a timeline of his life year by year, showing the ups and downs. Twelve years ago he was carrying out dangerous missions daily. Eleven years ago he was struggling from the start. Ten years ago he started improving his situation and made sure his mother was taken care of. Nine years ago he bought a place in Los Angeles. Eight years ago he heard that someone close caught a legal case. Seven years ago he had his first child, which amazed him. Six years ago he slipped back into bad habits and started drinking heavily again. Five years ago he lost a close friend to violence. Four years ago he told his circle to stay focused until they evened the score. Three years ago he was riding luxury cars. Two years ago he made a huge amount of money but still wanted more. A year ago he was making deals again like he was hungry for success. He says after all the pain he’s experienced, spilling blood almost feels normal to him now.

[Chorus: Polo G]
He talks again about acting without thinking and getting into violent situations. Someone carried serious actions with them like trophies, keeping a weapon close. They weren’t officially in a group but still risked everything with dangerous friends. Someone who acts tough suddenly becomes nervous in court. He leveled up in the streets, made money, and learned from older people who were already successful there. Even after saying he left that life, he still drives around like he could jump right back into it. He doesn’t care how long revenge takes; he’ll come back for it eventually. When someone dies, everyone connected to the situation gets involved, and experienced people handle things quietly and efficiently.