Songfacts®:

• "Bandit" is a dark and gritty trap anthem where Don Toliver boasts about his lifestyle of drugs, money, and women, and compares himself to a psycho bandit.
• The rock-inspired lyrics kick off with a pre-chorus that sets the tone. "I did it for love," Toliver declares as he embraces the highway lifestyle, rocking the bus with a rebellious spirit.
  
  The chorus showcases Toliver's assertiveness and daring persona, drawing comparisons to an infamous shock rocker, Marilyn Manson. The lyrics boast of a fearless attitude, blending references to lean consumption with a confident swagger. In the post-chorus, Toliver hints at amassing wealth through unconventional means, emphasizing the continuous pursuit of money from Monday to Sunday.
  
  The outro takes a darker turn as Toliver subtly issues threats to an unspecified adversary. He describes hiding in the shadows, ominously alluding to consequences for anyone who attempts to imitate or challenge him. The use of vivid imagery, like putting someone "underwater like seaweed," adds a menacing touch to the narrative, concluding the song with an aura of danger and defiance.
• ReidMD's production incorporates a sample of "One More Hour" by the Australian psychedelic rock band Tame Impala, which adds a melodic contrast to the heavy bass and drums.
  
  American record producer Sean "ReidMD" Reid has also created the beats for songs by the likes of Destroy Lonely ("Your Eyes") and Comethazine ("Just Saying").
• The music video, directed by Cole Bennett, shows Don Toliver leading a biker gang in the desert. Two of the motorcycles featured in the video belong to Tolliver's personal collection, adding a touch of authenticity. After joining the gang in a wild party, Tolliver shows his softer side when he returns home to his real-life girlfriend, Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis. The final scene portrays their joy and anticipation as Uchis unveils her baby bump, confirming their pregnancy at the time of the video's release.