Paper Trail
Hustler's Code: Navigating Success without Leaving TracesLyrics
This for my hustlers, getting money
This is dedicated to those involved in making money through various means.
Shaking corners who got weight for sale
Referring to individuals on street corners selling drugs with significant quantities available.
Get that money, don't leave a paper trail
Emphasis on acquiring wealth discreetly, without leaving evidence or a paper trail.
I told the plug I take concealed
Negotiating with a drug supplier for concealed (hidden) items.
So the dogs can't taste or smell
Ensuring that the merchandise is undetectable by police dogs.
That type of money, don't leave a paper trail
Reiterating the importance of untraceable money in illegal activities.
I told my bitch to count that bag
Instructing a partner to count the money without concern for minor inconveniences.
She ain't worried if she break a nail
Indicating the partner's dedication to the task despite potential damage to appearance.
Get that money, don't leave a paper trail
Reiterating the theme of accumulating money without leaving a trace.
And we do 80 through the city in
Describing high-speed travel through the city in expensive cars.
Them coupes like we race forreal
Comparing the speed to a race, emphasizing the opulence of their lifestyle.
This type of money don't leave a paper trail
Highlighting that the wealth accumulated does not leave a paper trail.
While ya'll hit the stores up
Discussing financial success, collecting debts, and navigating through jealousy and hatred.
I'm getting my scores up
-I just got funding for a business in Florida
-My man said he broke
-I'm boutta send him a quarter
-Got a list of niggas that
-Owe in alphabetical order
-I see him once a week to collect
-So we don't speak for days
-Be the connect and you grow to
-Be who the people praise
-We was blessed from illegal ways each day
-I'm putting dog food in the
-Streets like I'm feeding strays
-All came from the same gravel
-But the difference is I played with cocaine
-Ya'll played Scrabble
-Love was deep, it became shallow
-It's jealousy in your brain
-That's something that I can't battle
-Now it's sitting in your heart
-You let that hate travel
-Like I ain't have you making money
-When I ain't have to
-Niggas lucky that I ain't blast you
-But Imma kill 'em with success
Choosing to overcome challenges with success rather than violence.
Like fuck it just drive the Wraith past you
Expressing the intent to outshine others through achievements.
I feel like death nearing
Reflecting on the dangers faced, the quality of the product, and the luxurious lifestyle.
Careful, looking over my shoulder like
-The rearview mirror broke
-I'm the provider of the purest dope
-Come and try it, you'll be high as a
-Bad driver insurance quote
-I got it all from Pyrex glasses
-I'm at the finish line
-About to high step past it
-It's big diamonds on my neck flashing
-Real bright, at night
-I could hop out and direct traffic bastard!
-This for my hustlers shaking corners
Repeating the theme of accumulating money discreetly while enjoying a lavish lifestyle.
Who got weight for sale
-Get that money, don't leave a paper trail
-I told the plug I take concealed
-So the dogs can't taste or smell
-That type of money, don't leave a paper trail
-I told my bitch to count that bag
-She ain't worried if she break a nail
-Get that money, don't leave a paper trail
-And we do 80 through the city in
-Them coupes like we race forreal
-This type of money don't leave a paper trail
-You can feel it cuz it's more than music
Reflecting on personal growth, intelligence, and experiences in the criminal world.
I started off the underdog
-Then I started proving
-I went harder when they thought I was stupid
-I got smarter
-I learned about coke and water
-And all of it's uses
-I don't get caught up in all them excuses
-Plausible rumors my name being brought up
-In multiple shootings
-A double-cross is the ultimate screw ya
-Mob shit, cuz we don't squash shit until we
-Get the heart of the shooter
-You put the pain then you should be respected
-That's where you eat protected
-Cuz that's the only way the streets accept it
-They say it happens when you least expect it
Highlighting the unexpected nature of certain events in life.
We did that time and didn't fold
Recalling past challenges, law enforcement encounters, and maintaining silence.
We bit our tongues when we seen detectives
-The yams flunk, I let you keep the extras
-The bands come, i stick to white like Danny
-Glover in Lethal Weapon
-I'm on the road, GPSing
Navigating through life, both physically and metaphorically.
Tryna read directions make it home
-Then I cut a whole one up into equal sections
-My other bitch hate to be neglected
Addressing relationship dynamics and maintaining discretion in communication.
She want it
-I text "I'm coming" and the bitch
-Know to delete the message
-Ask your pops, in the streets we legends
Boasting about legendary status, success, and undefeated records similar to Floyd Mayweather.
We all yay pumpers
-Floyd May' numbers- undefeated records
-Let's go!
An enthusiastic call to action or a transition in the narrative.
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