A Hard Man Amongst Weak Men
Rising Above Betrayal: A Hard Man's Triumph Amidst Deceit
Lyrics
It's a dog eat dog cold world
Describing a harsh and competitive world where only the strongest survive.
Every dog steals for his crown
Metaphorically stating that individuals strive and compete to establish their dominance.
You learn the street's command
Learning the rules and ways of the streets, suggesting a tough and unforgiving environment.
Or they'll cut you down
Warning against the consequences of not adhering to street rules, emphasizing the risk of failure.
No friends, no one to trust
Expressing a lack of genuine companionship or reliable allies.
Overcome by greed and lust
Highlighting the overpowering influence of greed and lust.
You took my heart of gold
Referring to a betrayal or loss of something valuable, possibly trust or innocence.
And then you cut it down
Describing the aftermath of betrayal, indicating a personal hurt or loss.
Yeah
Reiteration or emphasis on the preceding lines, perhaps signaling a shift in tone or perspective.
But I've
Introducing a personal transformation or empowerment.
Become my own God while you watched me
Asserting self-deification, claiming personal empowerment and independence from external influences.
You see
Acknowledging the awareness of others witnessing the transformation.
All the things that you've done, now you envy
Pointing out that those who previously wronged or underestimated the speaker now feel jealousy.
Make deal, we signed the check
Referring to a business deal or agreement, suggesting involvement in strategic actions.
Hawk eye protect the neck
Using imagery of a hawk to symbolize vigilance and protection, emphasizing the need for safeguarding.
Network, net-worth, respect
Connecting networking, financial worth, and respect, highlighting the complexities of power dynamics.
But power corrupts the best
Warning that even the powerful are susceptible to moral corruption.
Miserably weak and small
Describing others as weak and small in the face of challenges.
Suffocating to be tall
Expressing the difficulty of maintaining integrity in a challenging environment.
Coward, you try to undermine me
Accusing someone of cowardice and attempts to undermine the speaker's position.
Every chance you get
Highlighting persistent efforts to undermine the speaker's authority or success.
Yeah
Reiteration or emphasis on the preceding lines, signaling a continuation of personal empowerment.
But I've
Reiteration of personal transformation and empowerment in the face of adversity.
Become my own God while you watched me
Asserting that others now envy the speaker due to their self-empowerment and achievements.
You see
Acknowledging the awareness of others witnessing the ongoing envy.
All the things that you've done, now you envy
Concluding the narrative by emphasizing that the speaker's success and empowerment evoke envy.
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