No Handouts
Manifested Success: Cali Vibes & Hustle
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No handouts, no such luck
There are no free gifts or fortunate breaks
We out in Cali, down in the valley but still going up
Despite being in a location associated with low points, they are still progressing and improving
Still in my bag, still in the cut
Continuing to possess what's necessary and staying discreet
We manifested this shit from the jump like we can't make it up
They've envisioned and actualized their success from the beginning, making it seem unbelievable
Champagne, let's make a toast, nah
Declining a champagne toast, opting for a moment of silence, highlighting their discreet achievements
Moment of silence for keeping it quiet but doing the most
Acknowledging achievements silently while appearing less active
You might be the ops, so we'll keep it close to the chest
Keeping potential adversaries close and secrets guarded
Still on a mission and don't get it twisted just cause we ain't posted it yet
They're still actively pursuing their goals, even if they haven't publicized their progress
Handful of checks and a phone full of texts
Having received payments and messages but not having the time to address them yet
No time to open them yet
Too preoccupied with priorities to attend to communications
The family's first, that's just how it works
Family comes first, and loyalty to them is unwavering
I put nothing over the set
Nothing is more important than their established group or values
Paying attention, paying respect, settling debts
Remaining attentive, showing respect, and resolving any outstanding obligations
My hands clean but don't mind the dirty work
They keep their actions honorable even if they involve less reputable tasks, as long as they are paid
As long as you cutting the check
Accepting morally ambiguous work as long as it's compensated
No handouts, no such luck
Reiterating the absence of easy assistance or luck
We out in Cali, down in the valley but still going up
Similar to line 2, highlighting progress despite challenging circumstances
Still in my bag, still in the cut
Reiterating their preparedness and discretion in their actions
We manifested this shit from the jump like we can't make it up
Emphasizing the preconceived success they've made happen
Looking up at the moon like are you even listening
Questioning whether their efforts are acknowledged or heard
Painting pictures that we been envisioning
Expressing their continuous visualization of their goals
Back in my bag, back in my zone
Returning to their focused state and mindset
Family and I just been eating alone
They and their family have been self-sufficient
At a table too big, but we never mind
Despite having space for more, they're content with their own company
Just set it for 20, we know it gets friendly right after we shine
Expecting others to join them after achieving success
After the grind, you know how it goes but nobody knows
Understanding the efforts involved, although unseen by others
It's hours and hours of sitting alone and getting in tune
Hours spent alone, gaining insight and focus
Just me and the moon
Connecting intimately with their surroundings, symbolized by the moon
Still catching flights, still in a foreign
Continuing to travel and experience new places
Ep off exotic, we still imported
Producing music from different cultures or locales
Undrafted and somehow still winning it
Despite lacking recognition initially, they've achieved success
Y'all said we couldn't but somehow we did it with
Proving doubters wrong and succeeding despite their skepticism
No handouts, no such luck
Reiteration of the absence of easy assistance or luck
We out in Cali, down in the valley but still going up
Restating progress despite challenges
Still in my bag, still in the cut
Reemphasizing their readiness and discretion
We manifested this shit from the jump like we can't make it up
Echoing their preconceived success and effort to achieve it
No handouts, no such luck
Repeating the absence of easy assistance or luck
We out in Cali, down in the valley but still going up
Echoing the ongoing progress despite difficulties
Still in my bag, still in the cut
Reiterating their preparedness and discretion
We manifested this shit from the jump like we can't make it up
Reiterating the preconceived success they've made happen
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