Lyrics
Times been hard
Times have been challenging.
Times been hard
Reiteration of the difficulty of the times.
Times been hard yea
Emphasizing the ongoing hardship.
Times been hard but i'm still focused on my goals and
Despite challenges, maintaining focus on personal goals.
Im gon stack that money up cuz its the only thing i know
Commitment to accumulating wealth as a primary pursuit.
I had to cut some people off cuz they aint stay down to the code
Cutting off individuals who didn't adhere to a certain code of conduct.
You can have the same mom but that don't mean that that's yo broo
Highlighting the distinction between biological relations and true brotherhood.
Loyalty that's the only thing I know yo
Stressing the importance of loyalty in personal relationships.
Mindset the only thing you can control
Emphasizing the control one has over their mindset.
They mind changed ever since I dropped that growers
Noting a change in mindset after achieving certain goals.
I need my check before I ever show up
Insisting on receiving compensation before participation.
No digest yeah i got em throwing up uh
Boasting about success, causing envy or discomfort in others.
My mind gone thats why im always rolling up
Using substances to cope with a troubled state of mind.
Yo time gone I think you need to check in
Suggesting someone else needs to assess and improve their situation.
My neck been hockey rink yea im skating like ovechkin
Comparing the adornment of the neck to a hockey rink, expressing wealth and success.
Times been rough but I can't focus on the Pain
Acknowledging tough times but choosing not to dwell on pain.
I lost my brother in that trap I swear i'll never be the same
Personal loss in the trap, indicating a commitment to change.
I had to move out to seattle just to make it through the rain
Relocating to overcome challenges, in this case, rain representing hardships.
You can carry the same flag but that dont mean you in the gang
Having a common identity (flag) doesn't guarantee belonging to a group.
That don't mean you in the gang
Reiteration of the idea that shared identity doesn't ensure true affiliation.
That don't mean you in the gang vvs got them diamonds in my chain
Material success symbolized by diamonds in the chain.
I might fly straight out to houston just to shop with johnny dang
Considering a trip to Houston for luxury shopping.
Times been hard but i'm still focused on my goals
Reaffirming focus on personal goals despite ongoing challenges.
And im gon' stack that money up cuz its the only thing i know
Reiterating the determination to accumulate wealth.
I had to cut some people off cuz they aint stay down to the Code
Cutting off individuals who didn't adhere to a certain code of conduct (repeated theme).
You can have the same mom but that dont mean that thats yo bro
Emphasizing the difference between shared motherhood and true brotherhood (repeated theme).
Times been hard but i'm still focused on my goals
Repeating the statement about facing challenges but staying focused on goals.
And im gon stack that money up cuz its the only thing i know
Reiterating the commitment to wealth accumulation.
I had to cut some people off cuz they aint stay down to the Code
Repeated emphasis on cutting off individuals not adhering to a code.
You can have the same mom but that doesn't mean that thats yo bro
Repeating the idea that shared motherhood doesn't guarantee true brotherhood.
That don't mean that thats yo bro
Stressing that shared motherhood doesn't automatically imply true brotherhood.
That don't mean that thats yo bro
Reiteration for emphasis – shared motherhood doesn't guarantee true brotherhood.
That don't mean that Thats yo bro loyalty the only thing I know Yea
Concluding with the reaffirmation that loyalty is the only constant.
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