Lyrics
(But do you promise to tell the truth and nothing but the truth)
The speaker is asking for a promise to tell the truth.
(So help me god)
A response pledging to tell the truth with divine assistance.
(Ooh-ooh, this is)
An expression of anticipation or excitement.
(Will, you fuckin wit it? Hell yea, Alright)
Asking if someone enjoys or approves of what's happening.
(Yeah ooh-ooh)
An expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
(Slick, you fuckin wit it? You my bae, alright)
Asking if someone is involved or enjoying what's happening.
(I see your note, ah, ah, ah)
Not clear in specific meaning; could refer to noticing something.
Blicky on the seat, my dog, rest in peace (my dog, rest in peace)
Reference to carrying a weapon (Blicky) in memory of a deceased friend.
It's hard for me to sleep, like I don't ever sleep (like I don't ever sleep)
Difficulty in sleeping, possibly due to various pressures or concerns.
Jealousy gon' cause a death or felony (death or felony)
Warning about how envy or jealousy can lead to serious consequences like death or a criminal record.
The babies out here banging B's or they throwing C's
Young individuals are involved in gang-related activities (using gang signs).
Bleach can't even get the stains up out the streets
Analogizing that even strong substances like bleach can't cleanse the negativity from the streets.
Smiling on the outside, but inside bleeding (uh)
Outwardly appearing happy but internally suffering.
Hemorrhaging, they just tryna drain my energy
Others are trying to drain the speaker's energy or exploit them.
Vampire up all night like fangs on my teeth (Toni)
The speaker stays awake all night, akin to a vampire with fangs, possibly suggesting vigilance or being predatory.
How you wanna go and kill yo partner? You ain't got no beef
Questioning why someone would harm a friend when there's no real conflict.
Been sitting at the table even when I had no seat (uh)
The speaker has persisted even when not given proper recognition.
If your lights and water never been cut off, don't judge me
Urging not to judge unless having experienced similar hardships.
If it ain't no real love, please don't try to hug me
Requesting genuine affection rather than superficial displays.
Place no one above me (me), underground like Bun B (yo)
Asserting importance without compromise, likening to the rapper Bun B's underground credibility.
I can tell you just gettin' money, your first baby mama was ugly (true)
Observation about someone's financial success despite their past.
Yes, I'm blessed and I lucky (lucky), got a load on bunky (bunky)
Feeling fortunate and having resources but still facing potential haunting from past actions.
She sucked me up on her monthly, I hope my past don't haunt me (uh)
Recollection of intimate encounters and concern about their repercussions.
I'm covered in the blood, that's my armor (armor)
Feeling protected or shielded, possibly through religious connotations.
If you have done what I did, you wouldn't believe in karma
Skepticism about believing in karmic retribution for one's actions.
I should be ashamed from what I said to my mama
Regret over hurtful words directed at the speaker's mother.
Paranoid at night, pistol on me like pajamas
Feeling constantly threatened and cautious, even during rest.
Blicky on the seat, my dog, rest in peace (my dog, rest in peace)
Reiteration of previous verses.
It's hard for me to sleep, like I don't ever sleep (like I don't ever sleep)
-Jealousy gon' cause a death or felony (death or felony)
-The babies out here banging B's or they throwing C's
-Bleach, can't even get the stains up out the streets
-Smiling on the outside, but inside bleeding (uh)
-Hemorrhaging, they just tryna drain my energy
-Vampire up all night like fangs on my teeth
-You think something sweet, Insulin
Using a metaphor (sweet) to challenge someone's expectations.
Save money talk, I hope you a great listener (listener)
Encouraging someone to listen attentively to advice on saving money.
Pull the partition up, this a private convo (uh)
Securing privacy for a conversation.
Clap on him, block spin, again for an encore (bap)
Mention of retaliatory actions using firearms.
New one on revenge mode, blood on his front porch
Indication of being vengeful, possibly leading to a violent outcome.
Oh, you gonna play it like that, they must want war
Interpretation of someone's actions as an escalation towards conflict.
Striking through the city on the Vicodins and Henny
Describing reckless behavior involving drugs and alcohol.
Anything that feel numb far as love, don't want any
Not wanting emotional numbness in relationships.
Like a penny with' a hole in it, then I put my soul in it
Investing personal emotions and effort into something.
First I pop the trunk then I put some bows in it
Preparing for confrontation or action by getting ready.
Rest in peace Richie, know ya pop heart broken (broken)
Mentions the loss of a person and the impact it had on the speaker.
Never get a chance to hear another word spoken (spoken)
-Getting cancer and being there, another way of coping (damn)
-Certain circumstances make you care less about voting (what?)
Under certain circumstances, one might be less inclined to participate in societal responsibilities.
When company come through I leave the stick out in the open (stick)
Being cautious even with close associates, leaving a weapon out in plain sight.
I ain't playing 'bout this shit it be the one that's the closest (yeah)
-Blicky on the seat, my dog, rest in peace (my dog, rest in peace)
Repetition of previous verses.
It's hard for me to sleep, like I don't ever sleep (like I don't ever sleep)
-Jealousy gon' cause a death or felony (death or felony)
-The babies out here banging B' or they throwing C's
-Bleach can't even get the stains up out the streets
-Smiling on the outside, but inside bleeding
-Hemorrhaging, they just tryna drain my energy
-Vampire up all night like fangs on my teeth (Toni)
-(Yeah, mmm)
Repetitive vocalizations or ad-libs, possibly for emphasis or rhythm.
(ooh-ooh-ooh
-(Yeah, mmm)
-(Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
-(Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
-(Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
-(Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
-(Ooh-ooh-ooh)
-(Ooh-ooh-ooh)
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