Discover the story of the song > I Gave You Power – Nas

The song is told from the perspective of a gun and how it has been used to harm people. The protagonist talks about how they have been used in robberies, shootings, and murders. They also reflect on how they were made for violence and how they have seen bloodshed and pain throughout their life. In the chorus, the protagonist sings about how they have given power to their owners and made them violent. In the end, the protagonist is happy when someone else grabs them, indicating they will continue to cause harm.