Franklin Saint
Swank Chronicles: Dre Corleone's Journey from the Slums to Success
Lyrics
Painting pictures when I talk because my style is swank
Expressing a sophisticated and stylish communication style.
One of the greatest from my city I deserve the rank
Claiming a high rank in the city due to significant achievements.
A couple thousand in the slums a couple in the bank.
Balance between wealth in the slums and in the bank.
Im the one who built this shit I feel like Franklin Saint
Feeling like the influential character Franklin Saint, possibly from "Snowfall."
I been dreaming bout them Ms tryna reach my goal.
Dreaming of financial success, striving for millions (Ms).
I got the blueprint to the game aye shout out to Hov
Having a plan for success, acknowledging influence from Jay-Z (Hov).
Don’t give no fuck about no fame I do this for my soul
Not seeking fame but pursuing music for personal fulfillment.
And Im gone always be the same until Im grey and old
Commitment to remaining true to oneself throughout life.
I was born in the 90s raised on real rap.
Birth and upbringing in the 90s with a foundation in authentic rap.
2000 babies playing hard they some real cap
Criticism of younger generations for pretending to be tough.
I was 7 in the jungle slept in real traps
Early exposure to a challenging environment with real dangers.
Seen niggas get lit up and take a real nap
Witnessing violence and its consequences.
I swear its crazy how yo man man can turn fed
Reflection on the betrayal of close associates turning informants.
Set you up and cross you out for a lil bread
People betraying for small financial gains.
We was raised together slept in the same bed
Shared upbringing with individuals who later took different paths.
I use to call yo mama mama this shit fucked up my head
Personal impact of betrayal on family relationships.
Wont ever let no hoe get up bitch you can’t front on me
Asserting resilience against negative influences.
Can’t no hoe speak down on me swear you cant stunt
Confidence that no one can degrade or undermine.
I ain’t worried about no nigga I got this junt on me
Fearless attitude, not concerned about others' opinions.
He should be worried about his bitch she tryna munch on me
Highlighting potential romantic interest from others.
How you fucking with my opps swear these niggas weak
Questioning the strength of associations with rivals.
How you niggas chasing hoes out here wifing freaks
Criticizing those pursuing untrustworthy partners.
Them bitches run into yo pockets when you fall asleep
Warning about the financial consequences of trusting the wrong people.
I swear it seem like im a wolf surrounded by some sheep
Feeling surrounded by deceptive or untrustworthy individuals.
I really got it out the mud you can check my shoes
Success achieved through hard work, symbolized by mud on shoes.
Im not waiting to be fed Im gone hunt for food
Emphasizing self-reliance and proactive effort.
If you know that blood shed then we cant be cool
Disapproval of those who have caused harm or shed blood.
If you know my blood dead then we cant be bool.
Unwillingness to associate with those who have betrayed family.
My baby boy done turn one his sibling otw.
Celebrating the first birthday of the speaker's child with another on the way.
Making sure my kids straight if I leave today
Ensuring financial security for the speaker's children in case of departure.
Tell my shawty that I love her each and every day
Expressing love and commitment to the romantic partner.
Make sure to hold me down each and every way.
Requesting loyalty and support in various aspects of life.
I got some some secrets in my head they going to the grave
Carrying personal secrets that will remain undisclosed.
And I be riding with that heat Im feeling like the dwade
Feeling prepared and armed for potential threats.
Got to watch how niggas move they’ll ride ya wave
Cautiously observing others to avoid being exploited.
Still free the guys who doing time in the cage.
Expressing solidarity with incarcerated friends.
Painting pictures when I talk because my style is swank
Reiteration of a stylish and sophisticated communication style.
One of the greatest from my city I deserve the rank
Reassertion of high rank in the city based on merit.
A couple thousand in the slums a couple in the bank.
Reemphasizing the dual financial situation in the slums and the bank.
Im the one who built this shit I feel like Franklin Saint
Reaffirmation of being the driving force behind personal success.
I been dreaming bout them Ms tryna reach my goal.
Persistent pursuit of financial success and the symbol of millions (Ms).
I got the blueprint to the game aye shout out to Hov
Acknowledging the influence of Jay-Z (Hov) in shaping the game plan.
Don’t give no fuck about no fame I do this for my soul
Reiteration of the focus on personal fulfillment over fame.
And Im gone always be the same until Im grey and old
Commitment to remaining true to oneself throughout the aging process.
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