Lyrics
Ayo move in silence
Emphasizes the importance of discreet actions.
Ya intentions concealed often
Suggests that one's true intentions are often hidden.
Especially if you wanna cash out
Especially relevant when seeking financial success.
On that wheel of fortune
Refers to the pursuit of wealth as a game of chance.
That was the game he got from
Hints at learning life lessons from predecessors.
Young thugs that came before him
Observing the actions of previous generations.
He watched from the sidelines
Watching from the sidelines without direct involvement.
They on the court scorin
Others achieving success in a visible way.
He wanted the world
Expresses a desire for global success and luxury.
Pretty girls and Ralph Lauren
Specifically mentions a preference for Ralph Lauren.
All the Jordans but his
Desires popular sneakers, but economic constraints exist.
Parents couldn't afford 'em
Financial limitations of the character's parents.
School was borin, started hustlin
Found conventional education uninteresting.
Runnin with them wild niggas that
Associating with a group of unruly individuals.
Was scorin on Fordham these fifty bags
Earning money through illegal means (selling drugs).
Give me a hundred for four them
High profitability in the drug trade.
By the tower
Reference to a specific location or landmark.
Knew some old hеad niggas that bought 'em
Knowing older individuals who purchased drugs.
Long story short, shit transformed
Summarizes a significant transformation in the character's life.
Now it's awesomе
Life is now remarkable and enjoyable.
He up flossin', made a pie out a portion
Successfully displaying wealth, possibly from drug sales.
Now sun shine in the ghetto
Positive changes in the character's neighborhood.
'fore the star of death get closer
A reminder of mortality as success increases.
When you rise up a level
Elevating oneself to a higher social or economic level.
They hate hard, on schedule like a day job
Experiencing envy and criticism from others on a regular basis.
They love to hang men on the
Metaphorically referencing public punishment.
Gallows when it's they call
Expecting criticism and negative attention when one is successful.
He was the homie, he was this and that
Describing a friend with positive attributes.
It's whatever, make something out the
Encouragement to make the most out of one's life.
Life you was given, scrap
Implying that failure is inevitable for those who don't act wisely.
The fool gon' fail, better wise up
Advising to be cautious and avoid negative outcomes.
Niggas put something in his drink
Describing a situation where someone is drugged.
Now he go and get five cups
Resulting in the individual consuming more drinks.
Tried him for a chain, thought he was a lame
Facing threats for a valuable possession (chain).
Didn't know he was strapped
Unknown to others, the character is armed.
He clapped son in his frame
Acting defensively, the character shoots an assailant.
Bystanders told, he copped
Witnesses report the incident, leading to legal consequences.
Out the manslaughter, fifteen-o
Legal repercussions involve a manslaughter charge.
That nigga wrote me from
Receiving communication from a person in prison.
The hole like "Rome, do ya shit"
Encouragement to maintain authenticity in challenging situations.
Too legit
Asserting the legitimacy of the character's actions.
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