The Gank
Nelly · Nellyville
[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
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
Released on Nelly's 2002 album Nellyville, "The Gank" stands as a defining track of the mid-2000s hip-hop era. The song showcases Nelly's signature blend of melodic hooks and aggressive rap delivery, solidifying his status as a leading figure in the genre. Featuring the distinctive sound of the production team, the recording captures the vibrant energy of the South Bronx and the broader urban landscape. Alongside hits like "Hot In Herre," the track contributed significantly to the album's commercial success and helped popularize the "gangsta rap" subgenre among mainstream audiences. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's ability to resonate with listeners through its catchy rhythm and relatable themes of street life.