Lyrics
(What's up, Jay Rock?)
Informal greeting exchanged; Jay Rock responding to a question about his well-being.
Shit, just the same old same old
Expressing monotony, no significant change in circumstances.
Same fiends in the hood, chasing the best dope
Describes familiar drug users seeking high-quality narcotics in the neighborhood.
Project hustling, chasing them pesos
Actively pursuing money, striving for wealth, hustling in the streets.
It's a struggle everyday, man, you know how this shit goes
Life's daily hardships acknowledged; referencing a familiar struggle.
But my demeanor'll never switch, cherry red Beamer
Despite challenges, Jay Rock's character remains consistent; references a red luxury car.
Gang banged the fuck out, red rag around the Nina
Strong affiliation with a gang, using a red bandana with a firearm (Nina) wrapped in it.
No doubt, I'm living it
Affirmation of living the described lifestyle without uncertainty.
Been claiming the set since the year found Snoop innocent
Stating allegiance to the set since Snoop Dogg was acquitted of charges.
Slanging hard rock when the rap game was ran by Timberlands
Indicates selling hard drugs when the rap industry was dominated by Timberland-wearing artists.
Deport ya asses back, where's my strap?
Referencing aggression, possibly towards deportation threats.
Lemme put a hole in 'em, and what's concealed in the black denim
Ready to use a concealed weapon kept in black denim.
Will rock 'em to sleep like I babysit 'em
Ready to confront and incapacitate adversaries swiftly.
I seen it all loyalty, betrayal, envy
Experienced betrayal, loyalty, and jealousy within relationships.
My close homie died in my arms
Personal account of a close friend's death in his arms.
Twelve hundred project units under the sun
Referring to selling a considerable amount of drugs in the project area.
Ain't about where you at, it's about where you're from
Emphasizing roots and origin rather than current location.
Welcome to Watts, California
Welcoming listeners to Watts, California, setting the scene.
Where we ain't scared to run up on ya
Indicates fearlessness in confronting others in their neighborhood.
You ain't prepared when it go down
Suggests inevitability of danger or confrontation.
You already dead right about now
Implies imminent demise or being overpowered.
Welcome to Watts, California
Repeated welcome to Watts, California, reinforcing the setting.
Where we ain't scared to run up on ya
Reiterates the fearlessness in confronting others in their locality.
If you're prepared when it go down
Suggests preparation for an upcoming conflict or situation.
Then you know it's Jay Rock turn now
Asserting Jay Rock's turn or time to act within the described environment.
The homie told me, "Put your feelings aside"
Advising to suppress emotions for survival in the environment.
But since I got signed I been feeling the Vibes
Since achieving fame, experiencing a particular vibe or atmosphere.
Niggas play the background and screw they face all day
Others envy his success and spend time criticizing him.
Wanna walk in my shoes, wanna take my place
Desire of others to swap lives with Jay Rock.
So at any given time they might take my life
Fear of potential danger to his life from jealous individuals.
So I take the .38 when I ride at night
Carries a .38 caliber gun for protection during night rides.
Broad day, no exempt, niggas kill you when the sun is out
Advises vigilance at all times due to potential dangers even in daylight.
Make sure your gun is out or stay inside your mama house
Stressing the necessity of being armed or staying indoors.
It's that real, you don't feel me yet?
Asking for recognition and understanding of his reality.
Fine, niggas, drop the beat and just let me vent
Expresses frustration; requests space to express grievances.
No másk on, fuck around and kill your whole squad
Threatening violence without disguise against adversaries.
Be the last person you see before you meet god
Claiming to be the last person adversaries encounter before death.
Keep the rifle on top of the tripod
Keeping a rifle ready for precision shooting.
Aim art, if you live your body might need parts
Warning that survival may require medical intervention.
Jay Rock, putting it down for Top Dawg
Stating allegiance to Top Dawg Entertainment, starting from the bottom.
From the bottom to the top, we shooting straight for the stars
Striving for immense success and
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