CHINA WHITE
Journey Through Shadows: 212ceilingface's CHINA WHITE Tale
Lyrics
Met that nigga on the inside double OG two-six
Refers to meeting an experienced person in prison, with "double OG two-six" suggesting a high level of respect or authority.
I asked him for advice maybe bust down some bricks
Asking the person for guidance and possibly seeking assistance in dividing narcotics ("bust down some bricks").
He would laugh at a nigga cuz his son was in the shit
The person laughs at the speaker because his own son is involved in criminal activities.
And the reason we talking down the block his daughter got hit
Discussion about an incident involving the speaker's daughter getting shot, explaining the conversation location ("down the block").
His daughter got hit Rest In Peace she had a jit
Mourning the death of the daughter ("Rest In Peace") who had a child ("she had a jit").
I could tell from his eyes he would clear the whole block
The person's intense gaze suggests a willingness to take drastic measures to protect the community.
If it wasn't for the heron leaking out his veins popped
The person's drug addiction is hinted at, affecting his ability to take action ("heron leaking out his veins popped").
I can feel the needles poking my soul
The speaker feels the emotional impact of drug addiction, expressed metaphorically as needles poking the soul.
Breaking me down from the inside out
Describes the destructive nature of drugs breaking down the person from the inside.
Poisonous thoughts but I'm not seven L
Despite negative thoughts, the speaker asserts they are not easily influenced ("but I'm not seven L," possibly referring to a street name).
He was the biggest baller I could tell by his motives
Acknowledges the person's wealth and success based on their motivations and actions.
Never promoted shit but always know who was holding
The person remains low-key but is aware of others involved in illegal activities ("know who was holding").
Catch him on 24's throwing dollars at baddies
Depicts the person as a big spender, throwing money at attractive women while driving on 24-inch rims.
And the next morning you catch him on Kedzie looking for addys
The next day, the person is seen looking for addictive drugs on Kedzie Street.
And I aint talking Adderal
Clarifies that the search is for addictive drugs, not Adderall.
I'm talking merc a nigga in his drawls
Suggests a willingness to harm someone ("merc a nigga") even in a vulnerable state ("in his drawls").
Less the five-0 get involved
Indicates a readiness to act unless the police ("five-0") intervene.
He could tell an undercover cop fresh out the piggie bar
The person can identify undercover cops and avoid legal trouble.
He could turn out them lil girls you try to flex for
The person can manipulate and exploit young women ("lil girls") who try to impress others.
Dan I'm sorry that I never call
The speaker apologizes for not keeping in touch with someone named Dan.
Don't take it personal this aint what you want
Asserts that the speaker's actions are not personal but a consequence of the lifestyle.
When I come through your hood it's like a hegemon
Describes the intense and dominant atmosphere when the speaker is in a particular neighborhood.
And I know I'll shake it up until I meet God
Expresses a commitment to continue the intense lifestyle until facing consequences from a higher power ("meet God").
I can feel the needles poking my soul
Reiterates the emotional impact of drug addiction on the speaker's soul.
Breaking me down from the inside out
Repeats the theme of internal destruction caused by poisonous thoughts.
Poisonous thought but I'm not seven L
Reaffirms the speaker's resilience against negative thoughts despite challenges.
It's the 212 and I'm facing the ground
Places the speaker in a specific location (212) and emphasizes facing downwards, possibly indicating reflection or a challenging situation.
Don't try to play me less you skipping the town
Warns against underestimating the speaker unless someone is leaving town ("skipping the town").
Learned it from my double OG there ain' no crown
Shares wisdom learned from the double OG, highlighting the absence of a clear leader ("there ain't no crown").
I learned it from my double OG dressed in a gown
Attributes the speaker's approach and attitude to lessons learned from the double OG, using the metaphor of a gown.
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