Ants
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Tank and The Bangas - Ants Lyrics

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Ants Lyrics

Double dutchin', free lunch
Me hosin' sweet ones
Niggas that like me
Dudes that dodge me
Girls wanna fight me
'Cause like Kimmy
I'm talkin' pretty
Confident as a D like Willie
Yeah down to Earth like Freddy
Down to ride, no Billy
At home it was Kool Aid packs and Disney
Lizzie McGuire and One Saturday Morning on the weekends
Never had a pair of Jordans, don't want none
My jump shot don't need sneakers
More costly than I can afford them
Rice Krispies Treats and noodles
Home Alone Macaulay Culkin
'Cause sometimes, 'cause sometimes

I need more space than thoughts can give me
More sky than God provides me
And TV so I won't get lonely (Lonely)

Where do the ants go?
Why do they run away?
Leave me alone now
Why can't I make you stay?

I got a JanSport book sack
A girl that be talkin' 'bout me in third period
Oh well (Oh well)
The beat was still made for me
Re-runs of Martin waitin' on me
More cake for me, cake for me
Amy scare me, Ashley make me jealous
And Cheryl Lynn my best friend
Brian my boyfriend, Kay is his father
But his love letters be sweeter than sno-balls in the east
And Freezy Street all wrapped in one love letter
And a warm sweater in December
I'm better, I'm better
I became whatever

Where do the ants go?
Why do they run away? (Run away now)
Leave me alone now
Why can't I make you stay?

I'm prettier than a Sunday
On Mondays I be trippin'
My momma want me to wash the dishes
While she make my brother lazy and distant
Fuck it, I'm movin' when I'm eighteen
Fast forward ten years later
It's the same routine
And I'm complaining
Catching bucks, mood change
Like it's a new thing
I want everything on anything
Put clothes in the basket
Or a Hummer truck
Man, my life funny as fuck
Like Bruce with a cut
Just my luck, I'd end up
Famous and blunt
Rollin' a blunt, turned down
While everybody is busy turnin' up

Can you turn my music up?
Hey turn my music up

Where do the ants go?
Why do they run away?
Leave me alone now
Why can't I make you stay?

Where do the ants go?
Why do they run away?
Leave me alone now
Why can't I make you stay?

I saw you throw a universe once
That wasn't the type of shit you see everyday

Writer(s): Norman Spence II, Keenan Renaud Mcrae, Jonah Tobias Gropper, Merell Burkett Jr, Tarriona Michelle Ball, Garenita Menice Bailey
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was Tank and The Bangas formed?

    Tank and The Bangas was formed in 2011 after the members met at an open mic show called Liberation Lounge at the now-closed Blackstar Cafe and Books in the Algiers section of New Orleans.

  2. What musical genres does Tank and The Bangas incorporate in their music?

    Tank and The Bangas' music is described as a lively fusion of funk, soul, hip hop, rock, and spoken word. They also identify with rock, folk, gospel, and their unique invention 'Soulful Disney.'

  3. What influences are mentioned by Tank and The Bangas for their 'childlike' and 'magical' sensibility?

    Tank and The Bangas have mentioned Disney and anime as influences that contribute to their 'childlike' and 'magical' sensibility.

  4. What song won Tank and The Bangas the 2017 NPR Tiny Desk Contest?

    Tank and The Bangas won the 2017 NPR Tiny Desk Contest with their song 'Quick.' The band's performance and interaction among members were praised for being organic and spontaneous.

  5. Who described Tank and The Bangas as not conforming to jazz stereotypes?

    Joshua David Stein of the Financial Times described Tank and The Bangas as a band that doesn't conform to jazz stereotypes, stating that their style represents 'New Orleans now.'

  6. How does the song 'Ants' reflect the band's influences mentioned in their interviews?

    The song 'Ants' reflects the band's eclectic influences with references to childhood experiences, pop culture, and a mix of spoken word and musical elements that showcase their diverse stylistic range and 'childlike' sensibility.

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