Ever since they launched, I’ve been a fan of the site Life + Times. And perhaps my favorite feature that they do is “Decoded.” We all listen to music, but do we really know what’s going on behind the lyrics? With that, watch as Freddie Gibbs breaks down “Thuggin'” from his collaborative project with producer Madlib.

And if you’ve never seen the music video directed by Jonah Schwartz, check it out: