Lyrics
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
The repetition emphasizes the speaker's awareness and certainty about the dangerous realities in his environment.
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
-I know some places we can go
-That you can get it for the low
-I know some places we can go
-Just make sure you bring that .44
-'Cause these niggas will kill you
-If they don't feel you
-These niggas will kill you
-If they don't feel you
-'Cause these niggas will kill you
-If they don't feel you
-'Cause these niggas will kill you
-If they don't feel you
-Thank God I survived these wars
The speaker reflects on surviving challenges and the scars (both physical and emotional) from the wars in his neighborhood. He warns about the risks of driving expensive cars in his hood.
That's the pain that's behind these scars
-I got the beam cheap and the nine ain't far
-'Cause they'll kill you in my hood if you drive these cars
-Nigga I could get you coke, I could get you dope
The speaker claims to have connections for obtaining drugs and expresses the harsh reality of his neighborhood, mentioning a friend (Blacko) who stayed silent when arrested.
I could get you pills, shit I could get you killed
-In my hood shit is real, me and Crash found a way to purge
-Blacko got locked and he ain't say a word
-They gave him wild time, I got about nine
-Bottom line, shit I was outside
The speaker mentions being active and present in his environment during difficult times. He warns about the dangers, advising listeners to wear vests and carry weapons due to rival gang activities.
Around here in drought time you could find it but it's stepped on
-Just put your vest on and bring your weapon
-'Cause they twirlin' and they wooin'
-And SuWoo'n, that's what they doin'
-I know some places we can go
Repetition of the warning that not being "felt" or respected by others in the neighborhood can lead to lethal consequences.
That you can get it for the low
-I know some places we can go
-Just make sure you bring that .44
-'Cause these niggas will kill you
-If they don't feel you
-These niggas will kill you
-If they don't feel you
-If you catch a new case and you a predicate felon
Cautionary words about the consequences of being a repeat offender, the perception of cooperating with authorities, and the potential violence over trivial matters.
Don't come home too soon, they gon' swear that you tellin'
-They'll back out guns and aim at your melon
-They'll take your life over dice and take what you sellin'
-And they don't care who you trappin' for, they ain't with the back and forth
-That's what the ratchet for, Think with the clap it off
-Punch was the driver, Bentley was the lookout
Specific references to individuals involved in criminal activities and the dangers faced during gatherings like cookouts. The speaker expresses a willingness to face death on the streets.
Every summer niggas shootin' at the cookout
-Ask Mooley how the judge pull the book out
-Fuckin' threw it at me, that's what you're shootin' at me
-'Cause I'd rather die on the streets
-You gotta ride with the heat, you better slide when its beef
A call to be armed and prepared for conflict in the speaker's neighborhood.
In my hood
-I know some places we can go
Reiteration of the speaker's knowledge of places to obtain illicit items at a low cost and the importance of being armed, emphasizing the constant threat of violence.
That you can get it for the low
-I know some places we can go
-Just make sure you bring that .44
-'Cause these niggas will kill you
-If they don't feel you
-These niggas will kill you
-If they don't feel you
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