El Diablo
Machine Gun Kelly
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Ronny J, please turn me up Tell all my competition that I love 'em But I brought 'em back just to kill 'em again Tell all the listeners that I said, "F*ck 'em" If they thought I'd never be breathing again I keep some drink in the cup In case anyone got some more beef, I can eat 'em again I made a promise to beat they ass up Like Adonis, survive, I'll meet 'em again F*ck your big bro, uh We the ones that got it when the rent's low I make it happen again I'm back to rappin' again, 808s slappin' again Light it and pass it again Know what I'm packin' again, I'm an assassin again I shoot dice, yeah, gamble with my life, yeah No invites, yeah, keep my circle tight, yeah All my hoes, yeah, keep that sugar spice, yeah For the bros, yeah, I do not think twice, yeah I got a combination to a safe in the back of the bank that be storing my shit Just had a conversation with a girl that I dated, now she out here whoring and shit I got a reputation to be doing and showing up 4 in the morning and shit I had a altercation down in Florida, I threw his face on the floor in the shit F*ck a bitch, though, huh Y'all ain't want us before we rich, ho I can't go back to this shit I need a castle and shit, I'm on some Dracula shit I used to have to heat up pans of water to shower But y'all don't know half of this shit, no I shoot dice, yeah, gamble with my life, yeah No invites, yeah, keep my circle tight, yeah All my hoes, yeah, keep that sugar spice, yeah For the bros, yeah, I do not think twice, yeah Diablo Stop the debate if my name isn't mentioned In this generation as one of the greatest From lyrics to cadence, I changed the way rappers rock out on them stages I saw people take it, and they are more famous So I ain't get credit, I had to be patient I know people hate me just by my appearance You motherfuckers can't be serious, ayy I shoot dice, yeah, gamble with my life, yeah No invites, yeah, keep my circle tight, yeah All my hoes, yeah, keep that sugar spice, yeah For the bros, yeah, I do not think twice, yeah I shoot dice, yeah, gamble with my life, yeah No invites, yeah, keep my circle tight, yeah All my hoes, yeah, keep that sugar spice, yeah For the bros, yeah, I do not think twice, yeah Diablo (Diablo)
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Written by: Nils Noehden, Richard Colson Baker, Ronald Spence Jr.
Lyrics © THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"El Diablo" is a rap/hip hop song. Although Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) has dabbled in a variety of genres, including rock and pop-punk, he is initially known for his hip-hop music.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached #22 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard).
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MGK's Real NameThe artist behind "El Diablo", Machine Gun Kelly, has a real name Colson Baker.
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Track InformationThis song is a part of Machine Gun Kelly’s fourth studio album "Hotel Diablo," and it was released on May 31, 2019.
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Producer InformationThe song was produced by Ronny J, who is known for his work with other popular rap artists including Denzel Curry, XXXTentacion, and Bhad Bhabie.
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Lyric ThemesThe song's lyrics describe MGK's past struggles with drugs and mental health issues, as well as his path to success in the music industry.
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Song Title"El Diablo" translates to "The Devil" in English. This can be seen as a metaphor for MGK's inner demons or struggles in life.
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Song CategorizationThis song falls under the hardcore rap subgenre due to its aggressive tone, fast-paced rapping style, and explicit lyrics.
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Unique FactThere's a line in the song where MGK says, "In these Converse with the sole," which is a clever play on words as it sounds similar to "In these conversations with the soul." This is an example of the artist's lyrical prowess and penchant for wordplay.
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Video ElementsThe music video for "El Diablo" features Machine Gun Kelly rapping on the back of a moving car and in front of burning flames, portraying a sense of rebellion and untamed energy.
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Song Length"El Diablo" has a duration of 2:24 minutes, making it a relatively short song.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its raw and personal lyrics and for showcasing Machine Gun Kelly's rapid-fire rap delivery.
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