Chorus and verse come from a Fire In The Booth performance he did with PlayThatBoiZay
Denzel Curry, LAZER DIM 700 & Bktherula. "STILL IN THE PAINT" complete lyrics:
Denzel Curry, LAZER DIM 700 & Bktherula singing the 'Still In The Paint' in music video.Performance of 'Still In The Paint' by Denzel Curry, LAZER DIM 700 & Bktherula in the music video.
Song Details and review
Album: KING OF THE MISCHIEVOUS SOUTH
Artists: Denzel Curry, feat LAZER DIM 700, and Bktherula
Producer: Charlie Heat
Release Date: October 29, 2024
Genre: Southern Rap / Trap
Label: Independent
Key Sample: “Hard In Da Paint” by Waka Flocka Flame
Exploring the Meaning of "STILL IN THE PAINT" by Denzel Curry, LAZER DIM 700 & Bktherula
Overview
"STILL IN THE PAINT" is a high-energy track where Denzel Curry, LAZER DIM 700, and Bktherula deliver lyrics that dive deep into loyalty, resilience, and life in the gritty underbelly of the urban South. The track encapsulates themes of street camaraderie, power, and unwavering confidence, showcasing the artists' respect for authenticity and toughness. The repeated declaration, “It’s up and stuck,” signifies the permanence and intensity of their allegiance and readiness for confrontation.
The chorus and verse are from artist's Fire In The Booth performance with PlayThatBoiZay.
He raps instead of singing these lyrics from Fire In The Booth:
Ayy, see Key that be my motherf**kin' nigga
and,
Ayy, see Zay that be my motherf**kin' nigga
He now refers to LAZER DIM 700 and Bktherula instead of KEY! and PlayThatBoiZay.“Trenches” refers to a violent crime-plagued area, resembling trench warfare.
Money slang “Skrilla/scrilla” originated in 1990s San Francisco Bay Area hip-hop.
Some think it originates from “scratch” and “bill,” while others say it's an adaptation of “scroll” or “scrillion” or the Italian slang terms “scarola” or “escarole” which imply money.Denzel Curry has a close relationship with Lower East Coast, a Miami, FL apparel company he regularly advocates for in the media and in his lyrics, like on HOT ONE;
Marni on my fit, you know I got this sh*t from Lower "Standing on business" is slang for aligning actions and words.
After his September 2023 Instagram sketch labeled “Dudes say ‘Standin on Business’ BUT DO THE OPPOSITe” went viral, Internet celebrity and comedian Druski is frequently credited with popularizing the term.Denzel formed Ultraground Records (a newer label) to develop and market his music independently from popular influence.The Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Palm Beach County, Broward County (home to Fort Lauderdale), and Miami-Dade County.Bk references Denzel Curry's ULTRAGROUND label and her own LVL5, a mixtape about spiritual progress and subverting social standards.
Artist is from Carol City, North Miami-Dade County.
Technical overview
Produced by Charlie Heat, the track features a hard-hitting, layered beat that blends trap rhythms with the aggression of Southern rap. Drawing from the famous energy of Waka Flocka Flame’s “Hard In Da Paint,” the beat and flow in "STILL IN THE PAINT" take inspiration from Southern hip-hop roots, adding gritty vocal layering and percussive syncopation. Each verse shifts intensity, from Curry’s aggressive cadence to LAZER DIM’s and Bktherula’s more fluid deliveries, creating a dynamic that keeps listeners engaged and immersed in the track's confrontational tone.
Chorus: "I hang in the trenches with my partners countin' skrilla" – Loyalty, camaraderie
Verse 1 (Denzel Curry): "You don’t want no problems, watch a movie for some drama" – Defiance, self-confidence
Verse 2 (LAZER DIM 700): "This sh*t crazy how my racks gettin' bigger" – Ambition, pride
Verse 3 (Bktherula): "I lead that b**ch out like a pencil, can’t figure us out like a riddle" – Mystery, confidence
Similar Songs
Many tracks dive into themes of power, resilience, and loyalty, much like "STILL IN THE PAINT." Here are some similar songs that reflect a similar energy and intensity:
"Hard in Da Paint" by Waka Flocka Flame – A Southern rap anthem of resilience and confidence.
"Ultimate" by Denzel Curry – A reflection on personal strength and power in challenging environments.
"March Madness" by Future – A gritty exploration of hustle, ambition, and life in the streets.
"No Heart" by 21 Savage – Delivers a raw depiction of street survival and determination.
"Neon Guts" by Lil Uzi Vert featuring Pharrell – Taps into confidence and unbreakable swagger.
Comparisons to Previous Work
"STILL IN THE PAINT" echoes the intensity and authenticity singer has showcased in previous projects, including TA13OO and ZUU, where he embraces his roots in Southern hip-hop and focuses on themes of loyalty and resilience. This track also taps into Curry's experience with confrontational lyrics, much like his track "Ultimate," where his relentless energy shines.
By collaborating with LAZER DIM 700 and Bktherula, Curry expands his stylistic range, emphasizing the ever-present loyalty and street respect that characterize his music.
Screenshot from the 'Still In The Paint' music video, capturing the mood and meaning of the song.Visual effects scene from 'Still In The Paint' enhancing the experience of the song words and music.
Lyrics
STILL IN THE PAINT by Denzel Curry
Pow, pow
[Chorus: Denzel Curry]
Ayy, see LAZER be my motherf**kin' nigga (Pow, pow, pow, pow, my nigga)
I hang in the trenches with my partners countin’ skrilla (Pow, pow, pow, blrrt)
Denzel Curry Killa, one hood-ass nigga (Go, go, blrrt, go, blrrt)
And when I say "It's up and stuck," then that makes us official (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
A-a-ayy, Bk, that be my motherf**kin' nigga (Go, go, my nigga)
I hang in the trenches with my partners countin’ skrilla (Go, go, go, skrilla)
Denzel Curry Killa, one hood-ass nigga (Blrrt, blaow)
And when I say "It's up and stuck," that means that it's official (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Verse 1: Denzel Curry]
Curry the killer, I'm back in the building
I kick in the door and I bust up the ceiling
You niggas don't want it, I'm ready, I'm willing
You get 'em, I got ’em, I tell ’em, "Let's get it"
Lower East Coast on the front of my pendant
Charlie just threw me some heat, I’ma send it
If 'Zel gotta finish them, then you'll be finished
I'm feelin’ like Druski, I'm standin' on business
ULTRAGROUND terminator, put you on a ventilator
Talkin' to you player-haters, what the f**k is up?
All of my niggas be known to get bucked
You think you know me 'cause you know my gov'
Gun full of shells and a mouth full of slugs
If niggas get salty, I'm rollin' him up
Hands held to fist, 'cause I just ain't a thug
I just want to have a good time in the club
You don't want no problems, watch a movie for some drama, ho
I'ma call my momma to say f**k you and your momma, ho
North Dade niggas, we run this ho
South Dade niggas, we run this ho
Lauderdale, Palm Beach, run this ho
We from the bottom of the map where the folks don't go
[Chorus: Denzel Curry & LAZER DIM 700]
Ayy, see LAZER be my motherf**kin' nigga (Pow, pow, pow, pow)
I hang in the trenches with my partners countin' skrilla (Pow, pow, pow, blrrt)
Denzel Curry Killa, one hood-ass nigga (Go, go, blrrt, go, blrrt)
And when I say "It's up and stuck," then that makes us official (Go, go, blrrt, go, blrrt, go, blrrt)
A-a-ayy, Bk, that be my motherf**kin' nigga (Go, go, my nigga)
I hang in the trenches with my partners countin' skrilla (Go, go, go, skrilla)
Denzel Curry Killa, one hood-ass nigga (f**k)
And when I say "It's up and stuck," that means that it's official (f**k, f**k, f**k)
[Verse 2: LAZER DIM 700]
Nigga ass cappin', nigga ass not no criminal
Nigga tryna tap in, I answer with the minimum
I really drip, got these racks in my denim
I think these niggas on somethin', I'on feel 'em
Denzel Curry, lil' twin tryna pop out
We in the trenches, and we got skrilla
I told him if he come around we gon' spill him
This sh*t crazy how my racks gettin' bigger
This sh*t crazy how my pockets gettin' bigger
In the trench with all of my niggas
Denzel Curry on a song with LAZER
We gon' do a show, we gon' pull up for that paper
Lil' twin keep goin', don't give a f**k 'bout no hater
Twin see the law, I pushed up on him later
Twin sent a open, I'll send it back later
Look at your drip, I know you get no paper
Nigga ain't on sh*t, nigga ass be some hater
Nigga got papercut, we playin' with this paper
I know you ain't what you say, you just fakin'
When it's smoke, it's up, it's official
If it's smoke, we ain't duckin' no issue
With my niggas, you know we against you
Denzel Curry, then you know we against you, f**k
[Verse 3: Bktherula]
sh*t, Denzel, that be my motherf**kin' nigga (sh*t)
They hatin', but the LV5 and ULTRAGROUND do bigger
I like my b**ches with the stripes on ass like Tigger (sh*t, sh*t)
I like my gang with that LV tat, and clutchin' triggers (Blatt)
My b**ch got' be my motherf**kin' nigga (Let's go)
And when I kick that opp out, she sayin' "Go figure" (Let's go)
Yeah, Cole is from the town, so he a hood-ass nigga (sh*t)
We sellin' out arenas, wish-you-could ass nigga (Blatt)
Yeah, it's official, you tryin' the gang, we ain't civil (sh*t, sh*t)
I lead that b**ch out like a pencil, can't figure us out like a riddle (sh*t, yeah)
Lil' Santan' get the super bands, and we killin' sh*t (Blah)
With no hands, this the ULTRAGROUND, f**k that social sh*t (Go, go)
[Chorus: Denzel Curry]
Ayy, see LAZER be my motherf**kin' nigga (Pow, pow, pow, pow)
I hang in the trenches with my partners countin' skrilla (Pow, pow, pow, blrrt)
Denzel Curry Killa, one hood-ass nigga (Go, go, go, blrrt)
And when I say "It's up and stuck," then that makes us official (Go, go, go, go)
A-a-ayy, Bk, that be my motherf**kin' nigga (Go, go, my nigga)
I hang in the trenches with my partners countin' skrilla (Go, go, go, skrilla)
Denzel Curry Killa, one hood-ass nigga (Blrrt, go, go)
And when I say "It's up and stuck," that means that it's official (Go, go, blrrt, blrrt)
