# Pull the Trigger

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"**Pull the Trigger**" is a song by American rapper [Russ](/source/Russ_(rapper)), released on July 28, 2015, as the lead single from his twelfth and major-label debut studio album *[There's Really a Wolf](/source/There's_Really_a_Wolf)* (2017). It was produced Russ himself, who also co-wrote the song with Peter Taylor and Cliff Twemlow.

## Composition

The song contains a piano riff and kick drums. The lyrics are about motivating oneself to take action soon without having to rely on others: "Pull the trigger, ain't nobody gonna do it for you".[1]

## Music video

An official music video was released on July 18, 2016. Directed by Edgar Esteves, it sees Russ spending the night with a girl he loves. He also becomes involved in an illegal deal that goes awry and ends in bloodshed.[2][3]

## References

1. Schwartz, Danny (August 2, 2015). ["Pull The Trigger"](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/573833-russ-pull-the-trigger-new-song). *[HotNewHipHop](/source/HotNewHipHop)*. Retrieved September 12, 2023.

1. Ivey, Justin (July 18, 2016). ["Russ Doesn't Hesitate to 'Pull the Trigger' in New Video"](https://www.xxlmag.com/russ-pull-the-trigger-video/). *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))*. Retrieved September 12, 2023.

1. Lilah, Rose (July 20, 2016). ["Russ 'Pull The Trigger' Video"](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/512129-russ-pull-the-trigger-video-new-video). *HotNewHipHop*. Retrieved September 12, 2023.

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