CRANK Album Cover

CRANK Lyrics by Playboi Carti

Uh, back in the day, huh-huh (Ha, ha, ha, ha)
We used to play, uh-huh
Now we so older
My bitches are older (Swamp Izzo)
Drivin’ the cold blow (Ha, ha, ha)
My bitches are pop, ooh
My vibes are tough hoes
I leave her, she slam doors
Closed casket, woah-woah
Big bank, jumbo
Look how fast, look at my dash, fuck up the turbo (Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go)
AP glass, they send me a bag and I went to Soho
Ice on my wrist, I got a rich ho
She blowin’ minds, this ho a lil’ freak ho
I told a ho, “Slow it up ’cause you got a free throat”

Free throat (Swamp)
Free throat (Swamp)
Free throat (Swamp)
Free throat (Swamp Izzo)
Free throat
Free throat (Ah)
Free throat

I’m tryna see where you went at (Ha)
I’m tryna see if you winnin’ (Ha)
How you tryna fuck up the money (Ha, ha)
And still ask a nigga for pennies?
I cook on you hoes like Beni’
Every day, I’m off limits (Yes, sir)
Double O, YV business
Drank all in my kidneys (Swamp)
I’m sorry that I caught you, bitch, you already know I go looking for shit (Swamp)
I’m richer than all my opps (Ha)
That’s a big plot twist (Ha)
I’m prayin’ for all of my opps while I’m hawking for my next bitch (Ha, ha)
Oh, you prayin’ for them motherfuckers now, Carti?
Yeah, they got a death wish
Yeah, he gotta go, bitch (Ah)
And I know he know this (Ah)
They said that he ran out the club, bitch, and I was late to notice (Ah)
That double-O five sittin’ on my back, bitch, it ain’t hard to notice
If I seen that pussy alive, eat him alive, I’m focused
Alive, alive, alive, alive
She want the check before the neck, respect (Ah)
She want the check before the neck, respect (Ah)

Free throat (Swamp)
Free throat (Swamp)
Free throat (Swamp)
Free throat (Swamp Izzo)
Free throat
Free throat
Free throat
Free throat

About "CRANK"

Song Background

“Crank” by Playboi Carti is another high-energy track that aligns with his signature rage-rap sound, heavily influenced by punk and futuristic trap elements. Likely emerging from his Whole Lotta Red or post-WLR era, the song embodies Carti’s raw, distorted vocal style, aggressive delivery, and high-tempo production. The title “Crank” suggests themes of intensity, motion, and adrenaline, possibly referencing turning up the energy, whether in a mosh pit, flexing a lavish lifestyle, or simply embodying Carti’s rebellious rockstar persona.

Interpretation & Fan Theories

“Crank” by Playboi Carti is an explosive track that fully embraces his signature rage-rap style, prioritizing energy, emotion, and atmosphere over traditional lyricism. The title “Crank” suggests a high-adrenaline experience, symbolizing an intense, turnt-up lifestyle—whether it’s about flexing wealth, wild partying, or simply embodying the rebellious rockstar persona that Carti has cultivated.

Song credits for Crank​ Playboi Carti

Producer: Cardo Got Wings, Yung Exclusive, Johnny Juliano & SpaceGhostPurrp

Writers: Playboi Carti, Cardo Got Wings, Johnny Juliano & SpaceGhostPurrp

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Playboi Carti

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