Carruth
Carruth Chronicles: Navigating Life's Treacherous Path with Boldy James and The Alchemist
Lyrics
(Why are those people cryin'?)
Questioning the reason behind people's tears or sorrow.
Watch out for the double cross
Cautioning about potential betrayal or deception.
(Is it for something they've lost?)
Asking if the sorrow is related to something lost.
Tear drops and closed caskets
Referring to the sadness represented by tears and funerals.
(Why are those people cryin'?)
Repeating the question about the cause of people's tears.
Mafia, what else
Mentioning the Mafia, implying a connection to organized crime.
(Is it for something they've lost?)
Reiterating the inquiry about the reason for the sorrow.
Blockworks, let's get it
Acknowledging a connection to Blockworks and expressing readiness.
I used to get confused, choosing my battles wisely
Reflecting on past confusion in choosing battles wisely.
I had to pick and choose
Emphasizing the need to make careful choices in life.
My friends came and went, but most of them was murder victims
Noting the transient nature of friendships, especially in a dangerous environment.
Dead before 20 or caught a frame and had to serve a sentence
Highlighting the harsh realities of life, with friends becoming victims of violence.
Free my nigga Raymond, realest nigga from the Murder Mitten
Paying tribute to a incarcerated friend named Raymond.
Stood tall, hit a nigga for ten thirty-sixes
Describing Raymond's criminal activities with specific details.
All he wanted to do was ball, and spread the rock around
Expressing a desire for success in sports and life.
Built my foundation on solid ground
Building a foundation on stability and reliability.
Always in and out of town
Living a life frequently on the move.
Waking up out of my sleep to them chopper rounds
Experiencing the harsh reality of waking up to the sound of gunfire.
Stick in a gleeko, Calico vision
Referencing firearms and a specific type of vision.
Me and Nico off the Cliquot, we got three hoes kissin'
Depicting a scene of indulgence with alcohol and multiple romantic partners.
Niggas eatin', gettin' fat, laced in Moschino, drippin'
Observing others enjoying success and wealth.
Wishful thinking with the bag, we get them kilos missin'
Expressing hopeful thoughts about acquiring wealth.
Grew up in a hell hole, that's why I think so twisted
Explaining the impact of a challenging upbringing on one's mindset.
When your wifey a rich bitch, it make you treat hoes different
Reflecting on the influence of a wealthy partner on one's behavior.
Had to pay my respect, ain't takin' likely to no threats
Emphasizing the importance of paying respects and avoiding threats.
Take a nigga connect, kill him in blatant disrespect
Describing a willingness to take drastic actions in case of disrespect.
Erase him with a text, pop up at your mother crib
Mentioning a violent act with a firearm at someone's home.
From the city where niggas get hit for shit that they brother did
Referring to the potential consequences of familial connections in criminal activities.
Fuck a gig, my niggas out here grittin' it in Upper Striggs
Rejecting conventional employment, opting for a life of hustle in Upper Striggs.
Ain't have a fuck to give, but shit, for now, this just what it is
Expressing a lack of concern but acknowledging the current reality.
Grandma cussin' me out, quit runnin' in and out the house
Describing a conflict with a family member about lifestyle choices.
What's all the fuss about? It's either cut me in or cut it out
Questioning the fuss and presenting a choice to be included or excluded.
Ain't grow up with no silver spoon, we had to thug it out
Highlighting a difficult upbringing without privilege.
I hid a half-a-slab in my room, just waitin' for the drought
Recalling hiding drugs and preparing for tough times.
That money come and go, but who gon' be there when it's gone?
Commenting on the transient nature of wealth and questioning loyalty.
When you was off your square, but I bet they was there when it was on
Reflecting on the reliability of people during both good and bad times.
The moment all your tokens gone, no minutes on your phone
Describing a moment of hardship with depleted resources.
God bless the child that hold his own, that shit hit close to home
Quoting a saying about self-sufficiency and resilience.
When everything you ever love you lost to the gun
Expressing the pain of losing everything to violence.
From all that you done done
Reflecting on the consequences of past actions.
But down the line that could cost you a son
Warning about potential future consequences affecting a child.
Is it for something they've lost?
Repeating the question about the cause of sorrow.
Why are those people cryin'?
Reiterating the observation of people crying and questioning the reason.
Is it for something they've lost?
Repeating the question about the cause of sorrow as a closing remark.
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