Empandas Lyrics – Freddie Gibbs, The Alchemist

Empanadas Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Freddie Gibbs]
Freddie opens the song with a laid-back, confident vibe. He’s cruising around in classic cars, wearing stylish blue suede shoes, and enjoying the attention he gets. The setting feels smooth and cool, like he’s just coasting through life with swagger. Even something simple like car seats makes women stop and pay attention. He’s setting the mood — relaxed, flashy, and in control.

[Verse: Freddie Gibbs]
Freddie starts with a playful tone, talking about a woman who’s physically attractive but also kind of wild and intense. He jokes that women try to claim him like in the Michael Jackson song “Billie Jean,” but he’s not falling for it. He takes girls on trips and flexes his jewelry, but then complains that some get too clingy. He makes it clear he prefers sunny, tropical places — not cold environments — and even says he’s chilling in Nicaragua with a woman named Tasha, who’s loyal and doesn’t ask for much. He provides her what she wants without any strings.

Then he compares their lifestyle to gangster movie characters, mixing and using drügs like it’s second nature. Amid all that, he randomly mentions his baby mama back home making empanadas, which adds a funny and oddly warm break in the chaos. It’s like a reminder of a different side of life. He shows moments of violence too, mentioning an incident in Miami where he got jumped, and in Buffalo, where people were aggressive, but even then, the guy who hit him didn’t really do damage.

Freddie criticizes fake people who act tough but aren’t real. He throws shots at rappers who stir up drama for attention and fame, saying he’s above all that. He even mocks reality TV stars and brags that while they’re on Love & Hip-Hop, he’s showing up at the Oscars. He recalls living with someone named Sid and being with different women, from a rasta girl to one who got him watching soccer, to another who rocked his world so much in Bali that he considers having a kid with her.

By the end, he makes it clear he avoids emotional attachments, saying women can be dangerous and manipulative. If you’re not careful, they’ll set you up or even work with law enforcement. He’s always on guard.

[Outro: Freddie Gibbs]
Freddie’s venting frustration here. He’s accusing a woman of acting like a snitch or someone who works for the FBI, pushing his patience to the limit. Then, it flips into a softer, emotional tone with her begging him not to leave. It’s a mix of sarcasm and reality — she wants him, but he doesn’t fully trust her. Finally, he decides he has to deal with everything on his own, reinforcing that he handles problems solo, no matter how messy things get.