North Face
BlocBoy JB's North Face: Street Realities and Unyielding Solidarity
Lyrics
(Tay Keith fuck these niggas up)
Tay Keith sets the tone for the music.
I been lookin up you can say I got the
The speaker has been striving and looking up in life.
Uh
A pause, possibly indicating reflection or emphasis.
Yeah, uh, ha
Expression of affirmation or acknowledgment.
I been lookin' up, you can say I got the North Face (North Face)
The speaker is in an elevated position, metaphorically having the North Face, a brand associated with ruggedness and resilience.
Used to sell dope in the hood by the north gate (north gate)
Past involvement in selling drugs in the neighborhood near the north gate.
Diamonds in my mouth but I'm still using Colgate (wait, wait)
Despite success, the speaker remains grounded (using Colgate) and unaffected by gossip.
I ain't never ever worry 'bout what the hoes say
The speaker doesn't care about what others, particularly women, say about him.
Nigga, this the Bloc of the gang, it's a fo' way (huh?)
Declaration of gang affiliation and unity.
Hit 'em in the head was loafin' by the doorway (that's on my momma)
Recall of a violent incident where the speaker took action against someone disrespecting.
Walk down off since a nigga wanna downplay (that's on my momma)
Ready to confront challenges head-on.
Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way
The speaker recounts a shooting incident with limited success (bullets left) and anticipation of retaliation.
Click, boom
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way
-Click, rrah
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way
-Click, wait
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way (wait, wait)
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way (wait, wait, wait)
-Man down in the middle of Riley (Riley)
A person is injured in the midst of a location named Riley.
I'm with the team when I almost caught body (body)
Speaker was almost involved in a serious conflict with others (caught a body).
Failed the sixth grade it was over for college (huh)
Failure in education leading to criminal activities.
So we start robbin' ,me, Boogy, and Gotti (whoa)
The speaker, along with associates Boogy and Gotti, turns to robbery.
Daddy got caught sellin' dope in the apartments
Family history involving illegal activities.
So when I see police that shit make me nauseous (nauseous)
Police presence triggers a negative reaction in the speaker.
I'm player fly put trust in nobody (body)
Emphasis on self-reliance and mistrust of others.
I never fold, bitch, I always stay solid (solid)
Commitment to staying loyal and unwavering.
Break on these bitches like pieces of chocolate (Kit Kat)
Aggressive approach towards romantic relationships.
Keep one in the head so I don't gotta cock it (Kit Kat)
Keeping a firearm ready for use without delay.
Finesse the plug I took off with a socket (huh?)
Successfully taking advantage of a situation, possibly illegal.
Yo' shooter traded on you like the Rockets (Rockets)
A reference to betrayal, comparing it to a basketball team trading players.
Finesse for drugs, put 'em back on the market
Manipulating drugs for personal gain.
That's how you make everything turn to profit (turn to profit)
Turning every situation into a profitable one.
In love with my Glock put my trust in my cartridges (cartridges)
Strong attachment and reliance on a firearm (Glock).
I keep a thirty on me like a rocket
Constant vigilance with a loaded firearm.
I been lookin' up, you can say I got the North Face (North Face)
Repetition of earlier themes and experiences, reinforcing the speaker's perspective on life.
Used to sell dope in the hood by the north gate (north gate)
-Diamonds in my mouth but I'm still using Colgate (wait, wait)
-I ain't never ever worry 'bout what the hoes say
-Nigga, this the Bloc of the gang, it's a fo' way (huh?)
-Hit 'em in the head was loafin' by the doorway (that's on my momma)
-Walk down off since a nigga wanna downplay (that's on my momma)
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way
-Click, boom
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way
-Click, rrah
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way
-Click, wait
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way (wait, wait)
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way (wait, wait, wait)
-I been lookin' up, you can say I got the North Face
Reiteration of the speaker's elevated position, past involvement in illegal activities, and resilience in the face of challenges.
Used to sell dope in the hood by the north gate
-Diamonds in my mouth but I'm still using Colgate
-I ain't never ever worry 'bout what the hoes say
-Nigga, this the Bloc of the gang, it's a fo' way
-Hit 'em in the head was loafin' by the doorway
-Walk down off since a nigga wanna downplay
-Seven bullets left, but I tried to shoot the whole way
-Click
The sound of a gunshot, emphasizing the violent nature of the speaker's experiences.
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