Lyrics
Fifty, fifty
Repetition for emphasis, possibly representing duality or balance.
Ferrari, Ferrari
Repetition for emphasis, mentioning a high-end car model, symbolizing success or luxury.
Shooter, shooter
Repetition for emphasis, referring to someone skilled with a firearm.
I was innocent then, I ain't do no wrong
Reflecting on a time of innocence, denying any wrongdoing.
She said, "you mommy little man," I said, "yep, uh huh"
Affectionate reference to the speaker's relationship with his mother.
She was everything to me, when she came, I just lit up
The mother is a source of joy and inspiration in the speaker's life.
Sunday morning I was so sharp, all did up
Describing a sharp appearance on a Sunday morning.
It was welfare hustlin', they killed her for that
Tragedy strikes due to involvement in welfare hustling.
The first shot, bullet wound in my back
First encounter with violence, a gunshot wound to the back.
I'm fucked up, look at my sneakers, I'm fucked up
Expressing the aftermath of the shooting, with damaged sneakers.
Now I'm on my own, mommy gone
Mother's death, leaving the speaker to navigate life alone.
Sam said, "you a young boy, why your clothes look so old?
Advice on dressing and acquiring necessities from Sam.
You don't need fish, little nigga, you need a pole
Encouragement to focus on essential needs, using metaphorical language.
You don't need no new kicks, you need an O"
Guidance on prioritizing basic survival over material possessions.
Chop that, bag it, get right back at it
Describing a cycle of illegal activities, emphasizing resilience.
That touched me, it hit me in my heart
Acknowledgment of the impact of a mentor in the speaker's life.
I'm a hustler, homie, you was giving me my start
Identifying as a hustler, attributing the start of the journey to the mentor.
I am what I am, Sabrina's only baby
Self-identity as Sabrina's only child, emphasizing a personal connection.
Practicing in the mirror, pulling out my .380
Preparing for a life of danger, referencing a firearm.
Oh man, I fucked up nana gonna kill me
Regret and fear regarding the consequences of illegal actions.
Whenever shit can go wrong it always will, see
Expressing a fatalistic view on life, expecting things to go wrong.
Seven grams of cocaine, three grams of dope
Listing quantities of drugs, detailing involvement in illegal activities.
Saint Mary medallion hanging from my rope
Religious symbolism with a Saint Mary medallion, perhaps seeking protection.
Try to punk me and my gun smoke
Warning against confrontation, suggesting violent consequences.
Look, I'm outta control, my gun go
Loss of control, describing the impulsiveness of the speaker.
Off like it's legal, call the cops, you need to
Indifference to legality, challenging authority.
Give 'em my description, I ain't bullshittin'
Defiance of law enforcement, daring them to pursue the speaker.
My high school sweetheart love didn't last long
Reflecting on a failed relationship due to materialism.
Niggas start flashing that bread and she was gone
Loss of a loved one due to external influences.
That hurt me like the bullet in my calf then
Comparing emotional pain to physical injury.
My next girl was a pain in the ass
Introduction of a problematic relationship with the next girlfriend.
I got two shots left, in case niggas try to get me
Remaining vigilant, prepared for potential threats.
That's nine shots, we just call it fifty
Reference to the title, indicating resilience with "nine shots."
Mama said the Lord gon' bless us
Returning to maternal influence, anticipating blessings.
Mama said, mama said
Reiteration of the mother's positive influence and guidance.
Mama said the Lord gon' bless us
Continued emphasis on the belief in divine blessings.
Then in came the landlord, beef, and the stresses
Introduction of external challenges and conflicts with the landlord.
Mama said the Lord gon' bless us
Reaffirmation of faith and hope despite difficulties.
Mama said, mama said
Reiteration of the mother's positive influence and guidance.
Mama said the Lord gon' bless us
Continued emphasis on the belief in divine blessings.
The dope bought the shit the food stamps couldn't get us
Highlighting the struggle for survival, using drug references.
Mama said the Lord gon' bless us
Reaffirmation of faith and hope despite difficulties.
That's what mama said, that's what mama said
Concluding with the mother's positive influence and guidance.
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