Street Life
Street Life Revelations: Unveiling the Grit and Glory
Lyrics
Street life
Reference to the gritty reality of urban life.
That's the real life
Affirmation that street life reflects true life.
Run your deck, run your deck
Encouragement to assert oneself, possibly in a competitive context.
You know how we coming, four six represent
Expressing loyalty to a particular group or area (four six).
Big C in the house
Identification with a gang or crew represented by "Big C."
Running up these checks like a money counter
Earning money prolifically, akin to a cash counting machine.
They said I couldn't replace but now they're running under
Overcoming challenges and proving doubters wrong.
Give it a shot you can't compete your race don't even matter
Challenging others to compete but suggesting futility.
One money team they pack, roll if it's only murder
Emphasizing unity within a team, even in risky situations.
Ka we ni hater drop the act you know we do it better
Discouraging fake behavior, asserting superiority.
Jeshi masteppa, utapepewa ka we ni mjanja sepa
Using Swahili phrases, suggesting cunning and sophistication.
Mbona unateta if you run you might just lift your face up
Questioning complaining, implying a tough environment.
Do this for the grind, the money cheques just make it better
Expressing dedication to hard work for financial gain.
Back to these fiends, who act like G's with pressure, spill the beans
Addressing those who fake toughness and reveal secrets under pressure.
I'm on the dirty, drinking lean that's why the truth will spin
Indulging in substance abuse while acknowledging its consequences.
If you ain't about it leave the team, save us the pressure, still we rolling loud like we on tour
Encouraging commitment and weeding out those not serious.
That's how we supposed to be, I'm up in this grind
Affirming commitment to the grind (hard work).
Till I D-I-E, C-I-D on my case cause I'm B-I-G
Expressing determination and association with a criminal investigation.
I keep some pocket change on me cause I'm L-I-T
Keeping a small amount of money for emergencies.
Married to the game and my wife is the M-I-C
Metaphorically married to the rap game, the microphone as a spouse.
I been ID'd, all across the hood and they say I'm slick
Having a slick reputation across the neighborhood.
Hit em with the four bar verse and they know it's me
Confidently identified by a short four-bar verse.
Where them boys at? I'm trying to take em overseas
Expressing a desire to expand influence globally.
Put my hood on the map nigga that's how we rolling G
Intention to elevate the reputation of the hometown.
That's how we roll indeed, that's how we holding feet
Reinforcing pride and confidence in their lifestyle.
Straight out the west my nigga that's how we smoking beats
Origination from the western part of the city with a focus on beats.
They probably thought I quit rapping we moving slowly G
Addressing assumptions of quitting, asserting continued progress.
The bros with me mention my name we sweep off your feet
Protective camaraderie, reacting strongly to disrespect.
You already know what time it is
Asserting familiarity with the situation.
Coming to you live from the forty six Big C, you know that's me
Live broadcast identification and personal recognition.
You know we, you know we, we bring the heat, go
Emphasizing the ability to bring intense energy.
SNF gang, put some respect on that
Demanding respect for the SNF gang affiliation.
When the clique come through we throwing hands on it
Ready for physical confrontation when necessary.
Better watch your mouth cause them niggas stand on it
Warning against disrespectful speech with consequences.
Last man Kwa sin had my homie throwing jabs on him
Recalling a past incident of physical confrontation.
Kusaka mkwanja ndio siri, mdomo wachia mabinti
Emphasizing the importance of money, urging silence around women.
Funga mdomo hunilishi, I been preaching Kakasisi
Discouraging meaningless talk, claiming a preaching role.
Got the keys to the city, niggas pretending they with it
Symbolic possession of influence and power.
Wave riding pricks, you gon' die before you ever beat this
Dismissing opportunistic followers, emphasizing unbeatability.
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