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Beating the Odds: 3rdbasebiggs' Journey from the Streets to Redemption
Lyrics
This the hand I was dealt with
This is the situation I've been given
Gotta find a way to beat the odds
I need to discover a method to overcome unfavorable circumstances
13 on the block like Pippen
Comparing himself to Scottie Pippen, indicating his presence in a certain area
Who thought I would of stopped
People didn't expect him to halt or pause
16 I was in that kitchen
At 16, involved in activities related to drug production, likely with a gun
Whippin' up with a Glock
Cooking drugs while armed with a Glock handgun
17 on Rikers Island
At 17, incarcerated at Rikers Island (a notorious prison)
Doin' push ups in the box
Exercising in isolation (common in prisons)
This the hand I was dealt with
Repeats the situation and actions, emphasizing their impact and persistence
Gotta find a way to beat the odds
-13 on the block like Pippen
-Who thought I would of stopped
-16 I was in that kitchen
-Whippin' up with a glock
-17 on Rikers Island
-Doin' push ups in the box
-I had to learn how to get it
He had to learn strategies to make a living
Doing good but I'm far from finished
Progressing but not yet completed with his goals
Shit be hard when the police trying to kill us
Police hostility and brutality make life challenging
Everybody won't get it
Not everyone understands his struggles
Smoking pain but I got no feelings
Using substances to numb emotional pain
This a win for the villains
Success for those considered 'villains'
Clip full of bald head like Krilin
Ammunition loaded with bullets resembling Krilin's bald head (a Dragon Ball character)
I know that money be appealin'
Acknowledging the allure of money
Niggas would never want to pass the rock
Others reluctant to share opportunities
That's why they stuck up on the block
Stuck in a cycle on the block (likely referring to a street corner)
One hand on the 5 one hand on the 9
Handling illegal activities while being aware of police codes (5-0 and 9-1-1)
Nigga I'm a clock, niggas better stop
Asserting his reliability and steadfastness
I had to learn from the streets, no it wasn't pretty
Learning life lessons from the streets, often harsh and tragic
Niggas think it's litty, until their brother in the ground or they mans doing 50
-This the hand I was dealt with
Reiteration of facing challenges, imprisonment, and illegal activities
Gotta find a way to beat the odds
-13 on the block like Pippen
-Who thought I would of stopped
-16 I was in that kitchen
-Whippin' up with a glock
-17 on Rikers Island
-Doin' push ups in the box
-This the hand I was dealt with
-Gotta find a way to beat the odds
-13 on the block like Pippen
-Who thought I would of stopped
-16 I was in that kitchen
-Whippin' up with a glock
-17 on Rikers Island
-Doin' push ups in the box
-2-5 it was stainless
Referring to a gun (2-5 caliber) that was stainless (clean or ready to use)
You niggas movin' dangerous
Warning about risky behaviors of others
Can't be trying to double back
Caution against returning after leaving a place, risking fatal consequences
You get head tapped
Describing the fatal outcome of a reckless action
Now your homie brainless
-I'm a beat you ain't taming
Asserting his unyielding nature
From the streets ain't changing
Remaining true to his roots, not changing despite his environment
Niggas jacking they shotoers
Critiquing others who claim to be skilled shooters but miss their targets
They don't hit nothing they really aiming
They are ineffective despite claiming precision
OT with it, had to make it happen
Describing the need to take risks and be cautious while dealing with illegal activities
On my own wasn't no slackin'
-Take that risk and you gotta be on point when you trapping
-Seen two indictments happen
Having witnessed legal repercussions for illegal actions
Save that money up
Advising on saving money and staying vigilant in risky situations
Niggas runnin' up
-Gotta keep that tucked
-They left me in the streets stuck
Reflecting on past hardships but now feeling indifferent to negative opinions
I'm good now I give a fuck
-This the hand I was dealt with
Reiteration of previous lines, emphasizing the persistence and endurance in a difficult situation
Gotta find a way to beat the odds (Right)
-13 on the block like Pippen
-Who thought I would of stopped
-(Who thought I would've stopped)
-16 I was in that kitchen
-Whippin' up with a glock
-17 on Rikers Island
-Doin' push ups in the box (Dam)
-This the hand I was dealt with
-Gotta find a way to beat the odds
-13 on the block like Pippen
-Who thought I would of stopped
-16 I was in that kitchen
-Whippin' up with a glock
-17 on Rikers Island
-Doin' push ups in the box
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