Black Tee
Hustle in My Black Tee: Duece Flame's Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
Trapped out, tryna get them bands in my black tee
Engaged in the street life, striving to earn money while wearing a black T-shirt.
Laws come, iono a thang boy don't ask me
Refusing to share information when questioned by the authorities.
Pressure came, and these niggas ran like a track meet
Under pressure, people around the speaker abandoned him like in a track race.
Goofy niggas always pop up like acne
People with fake attitudes appear suddenly, like acne.
Actually, I can only go where cash be
Can only go where money is; emphasizing the importance of financial opportunities.
I was once broke, down bad on my last sweet
Previously broke and struggling, especially during the last moments of difficulty.
Brand new coupe two door fuck a back seat
Driving a new two-door car without accommodating anyone in the back seat.
Ion play ball but I ball like an athlete
The speaker doesn't play basketball but lives a lavish lifestyle comparable to an athlete.
Iono play ball but I’m feeling like Kyrie
Although not involved in basketball, the speaker feels a sense of dominance like Kyrie Irving.
I done crossed over lil nigga don’t try me
The speaker warns against challenging him, drawing a parallel with basketball moves.
Stand on my money now I’m feeling like Yao Ming
Standing on wealth and feeling powerful, likening the experience to basketball legend Yao Ming.
My nigga got that Tec, so you better not foul me
A friend possesses a Tec (gun), warning against causing harm or trouble.
Nba nun but some ballers all around me
Surrounded by successful individuals, likening them to basketball players.
Had to put the civic up I’m bout to cop the Audi
Upgrading from a basic car (civic) to a more luxurious one (Audi).
Had to leave the bottom cuz that shit was too crowded
Leaving a crowded and challenging environment for a better one.
Been hustling since a youth now my wrist look like the fountain
Been involved in hustling since youth, now enjoying wealth and success.
Trapped out, tryna get them bands in my black tee
Reiteration of the speaker's commitment to earning money in a black T-shirt.
Laws come, iono a thang boy don't ask me
Reaffirming the reluctance to share information with the authorities.
Pressure came, and these niggas ran like a track meet
Recalling a moment when others abandoned the speaker under pressure.
Goofy niggas always pop up like acne
People with fake attitudes resurface unexpectedly, like acne.
Actually, I can only go where cash be
Emphasizing the speaker's ability to go only where money is present.
I was once broke, down bad on my last sweet
Reflecting on a time of financial struggle, being down bad in the past.
Brand new coupe two door fuck a back seat
Driving a new two-door car without accommodating anyone in the back seat.
Ion play ball but I ball like an athlete
Not playing basketball but living a lavish lifestyle comparable to an athlete.
Ion play ball got me feeling like Ernie
Despite not playing basketball, the speaker feels a sense of dominance like Ernie Johnson.
Ion need a jersey, still drop thirty
Not needing a jersey (uniform) but still achieving remarkable success.
Flame don’t hurt me
Asserting that the speaker's success doesn't harm anyone.
I do that shit on purpose
The speaker intentionally engages in certain actions for a specific outcome.
Now this shit working, cuz a nigga working
Currently, the speaker's efforts are yielding positive results.
Shawty been riding imma buy that bitch a Birken
Planning to reward loyalty by buying an expensive gift (Birkin bag) for a significant other.
Throw a couple dollars what that bitch start twerkin
Spending money in a club, leading to a woman starting to dance provocatively (twerkin).
Team on my back man that shit start hurtin
Bearing the weight of responsibilities for the team, causing emotional distress.
I ain’t even trippin cuz that shit so worth it
Despite the challenges, the speaker sees the effort as worthwhile and valuable.
Trapped out, tryna get them bands in my black tee
Reiteration of the commitment to earning money in a black T-shirt.
Laws come, iono a thang boy don't ask me
Reaffirming the reluctance to share information with the authorities.
Pressure came, and these niggas ran like a track meet
Recalling a moment when others abandoned the speaker under pressure.
Goofy niggas always pop up like acne
People with fake attitudes resurface unexpectedly, like acne.
Actually, I can only go where cash be
Emphasizing the speaker's ability to go only where money is present.
I was once broke, down bad on my last sweet
Reflecting on a time of financial struggle, being down bad in the past.
Brand new coupe two door fuck a back seat
Driving a new two-door car without accommodating anyone in the back seat.
Ion play ball but I ball like an athlete
Not playing basketball but living a lavish lifestyle comparable to an athlete.
Flame Daddy
Self-referential term, possibly
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