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Rising from the Dirt: City the Mask's Anthem of Hustle and AmbitionLyrics
Work x4 Watch me
Repetition of "Work x4 Watch me," emphasizing the theme of hard work and being watched.
Work x4 Watch me
-Work x4 Watch me
-Heart been raised in dirt Heart been raised in dirt
Symbolic reference to a challenging upbringing or difficult life experiences ("Heart been raised in dirt").
All I know is that I’m really gon get it I been working my way up since 18 Boss up and I really need my green Young city kid locked in that’s me
Expressing determination to achieve success, working since the age of 18, and emphasizing the need for financial success ("I really need my green").
I don’t think I'm given my credit
Feeling unrecognized or undervalued for one's efforts ("I don’t think I'm given my credit").
So I work real big my money routine To top every one of my levels
Commitment to working hard with a disciplined money routine to surpass others ("work real big my money routine To top every one of my levels").
Real plug shit who’s outboxing me
Confident assertion of superiority and success over others in a competitive context ("Real plug shit who’s outboxing me").
Flipping trees
Engaging in various activities, possibly referring to overcoming challenges and obstacles, and the emergence of a rising star within ("Flipping trees," "Movie scenes," "Rising star inside of me").
Movie scenes
-I think that might be my dream
-Tell me who outworking me
-I told you yes I’m bound to be
-On the come up you cannot see
-Rising star inside of me
-Hustle is who ride with me stay 10 toes That’s just how I be
Staying true to oneself and being resilient in the face of difficulties ("Hustle is who ride with me stay 10 toes That’s just how I be").
Work x4 Watch me
Reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing continuous hard work and the desire to be noticed ("Work x4 Watch me").
Work x4 Watch me
-Work x4 Watch me
-Heart been raised in dirt Heart been raised in dirt
Repetition of the reference to a challenging background or upbringing ("Heart been raised in dirt").
Yes I’m back now
Returning with strength after facing challenges, owning success ("Yes I’m back now," "With the racks now"), and demonstrating resilience ("When this shit get tough do I back down I’m the king when I fall that’s my crown Pick myself up yes I rebound").
With the racks now
-When this shit get tough do I back down I’m the king when I fall that’s my crown Pick myself up yes I rebound
-And I move real quick like greyhound Got a mask on no I cant stay now
Moving swiftly and decisively to achieve goals, wearing a metaphorical mask to avoid staying in one place, and emphasizing the importance of productivity ("And I move real quick like greyhound Got a mask on no I cant stay now Gotta get this work that touchdown Gotta get this work make my rounds").
Gotta get this work that touchdown Gotta get this work make my rounds
-Man I’m bout to blow up Man I’m bout to go big Man I’m bout to run game So I talk my shit
Expressing confidence and anticipation of success ("Man I’m bout to blow up Man I’m bout to go big Man I’m bout to run game So I talk my shit Work too hard not to talk my shit Work too hard – not to just be rich").
Work too hard not to talk my shit Work too hard – not to just be rich Plainest jane my time is rare
-Let you shine I’ll be right there Breaking in don’t matter where Mask on till my time is here
Remaining humble and supportive of others' success while breaking barriers, with a commitment to wearing a metaphorical mask until achieving personal goals ("Plainest jane my time is rare Let you shine I’ll be right there Breaking in don’t matter where Mask on till my time is here").
Work x4 Watch me
Repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the theme of continuous hard work and being observed ("Work x4 Watch me").
Work x4 Watch me
-Work x4 Watch me
-Heart been raised in dirt Heart been raised in dirt
Final repetition of the challenging background, possibly highlighting the resilience and strength gained from overcoming difficulties ("Heart been raised in dirt").
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