Lyrics
Woulda loved to see a song with The Jacka and Stack Bundles it's a shame they had to die when I's a Youngin
Expressing regret for not being able to witness a collaboration between The Jacka and Stack Bundles due to their untimely deaths during the artist's youth.
Never flipped or went legit, I just grew outta the thuggin
Stating that personal growth led the artist to move away from a criminal lifestyle without changing identity.
When ya friends are 6 under you begin to learn a lesson
Reflecting on the lessons learned when friends have passed away and are buried (6 feet under).
This ain't really a confession it's more of an observation
Clarifying that the following statement is not a confession but an observation about life experiences.
This ain't really an obsession it's more of an obligation
Emphasizing that certain feelings or thoughts are not obsessive but seen as a responsibility.
You gotta tell it how it is dog that other shit is basic
Encouraging honesty and straightforwardness, dismissing superficial behavior as basic.
Fuck keepin' up with an image, that ain't even worth my patience
Rejecting the idea of maintaining a false image, considering it not worth the artist's patience.
Record scratch like Preemo on the track, No funny shit I'm trynna do a track with Ovrkast
Expressing a desire to collaborate with Ovrkast and referencing DJ Premier (Preemo) with a record scratch sound effect.
Something that'll make em' Jump Around like Everlast
Desiring to create music that energizes and excites the audience, referencing the song "Jump Around" by Everlast.
Something relevant whether you burnin' sage or sellin' ass
Expressing the need for music that is relevant regardless of whether it involves spiritual practices or illegal activities.
Rappers claimin' they gangster then run back to they labels
Criticizing rappers who claim a gangster lifestyle but retreat to their record labels when faced with challenges.
Really living in fables that's why your vision's unstable
Asserting that some individuals live in a fantasy world, leading to an unstable perception of reality.
I'm on Barrett Avenue in The Rich bumpin Johnny Ca$h
Locating oneself on Barrett Avenue in a place called "The Rich," listening to Johnny Cash.
I gotta watch who's in my circle like I'm Sonny Black
Highlighting the importance of being cautious about the people in one's inner circle, drawing a parallel to the caution exercised by Sonny Black.
I read people pretty well but it be funny cats
Claiming the ability to read people well, but noting the presence of amusing or deceptive individuals.
Talkin' bout they fuckin' with me then go run they trap
Criticizing individuals who claim to support the artist but engage in deceitful actions, such as running illegal operations.
Ain't it funny how you was just my dunny?
Reflecting on the irony of someone previously considered a close friend (dunny) turning into an adversary.
Now I gotta put a plug in that ass ya nose is running
Taking action against those who betray trust, metaphorically putting a stop to their deceitful activities.
It's a shame when ya friends turn to frenemies
Expressing disappointment when friends become enemies, using the term "frenemies."
It's a nasty feeling when ya' heroes fall to jealousy
Highlighting the negative emotion experienced when admired individuals succumb to jealousy.
Gotta keep it real with yourself, that's The Remedy
Encouraging self-honesty as a remedy for navigating life's challenges and complexities.
C'est la vie
Accepting the unpredictability of life, expressed in French as "C'est la vie" (That's life).
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