The Gank

Nelly · Nellyville [2002]

[Intro]

Come on

Wooooooooo



Shit Lord have mercy



[Verse 1: Nelly]

I never felt this way before

And she's all that I need and more

her hips and whats below i need

It often wakes me right out my dreams

If I knew then what I knew now

She's still might be around because



[Chorus]

I (I) can't go on

Oh No

I tell you what am I gonna do now (Hey)

Without her

My life just won't (it won't) be the same

I tell you what am I gonna do now (Hey)

Without

Woooooooooo



Shit Lord have mercy



[Verse 2: Nelly]

I never thought that I would be

So caught up that I wouldnt see

Just who would go to war for me

And take out two or three so easily

I give up everything to see if I found you (baby girl)

Cause it don't mean shit without you cause



[Chorus] {*while talking in the background*}

I (I) can't go on

Oh no

I tell you what am I gonna do now (Hey)

Without her (without)

My life just won't (it won't) be the same

I tell you what am I gonna do now (Hey)

Without

Woooooooooo



Shit Lord have mercy



[Verse 3: Nelly]

I gave her everything she ever needed

That why it shocked me when she said she was leavin

I wanted to find out what was going on

cause I'm thinkin to myself man something wrong

and then smokin one day it hit me kinda fast

That I needed to go check my stash cuz



{*talking in the background*}



cause I



[Chorus]

I (I) can't go on

Oh no

I tell you what am I gonna do now (Hey)

Without her (without her)

My life just won't (it won't) be the same

I tell you what am I gonna do now (Hey)

Without

cause I

I (I) can't go on

Oh no

I tell you what am I gonna do now (Hey)

Without her (without her)

My life just won't (it won't) be the same

I tell you what am I gonna do now (Hey)

Without Woooooooooooooooo



Lord have mercy

The Gank

The Gank stands as a notable track from Nelly's 2002 breakthrough album, Nellyville. Released during a period of immense commercial success for the St. Louis native, the song contributes to the album's cohesive blend of hip-hop and pop sensibilities that defined the early 2000s. As part of a record that produced multiple chart-topping singles, this recording showcases Nelly's signature melodic flow and accessible songwriting style. The track fits within a broader discography that includes other major hits from the same era, reflecting the artist's ability to craft enduring anthems. While often overshadowed by the album's lead singles, the song remains a testament to the production quality and creative energy that propelled Nelly to the forefront of mainstream rap music.