Make Em Believe

Expressing difficulty in explaining a situation because of not being famous.

Despite not being famous, attracting attention from everyone.

Engaging in impressive actions, like pulling out cars, because of a tough neighborhood.

Referring to the toughness of the neighborhood (block) and its resilience.

Comparing the trap (drug trade) to a money-making machine.

Emphasizing the need to make others believe in his capabilities and success.

I could make em believe make em believe

Describing a distinctive and confident personality, possibly related to success.

Acknowledging a lack of conventional behavior but asserting financial stability.

Asserting financial success and independence.

Describing a stick-up situation, encouraging compliance by lifting hands.

Expressing a carefree attitude, not bothering to pull up pants.

Describing flashy jewelry resembling handcuffs.

Asserting his affiliation with a street lifestyle ("dead game").

Expressing confidence and swagger.

Highlighting a connection to the South Side and its challenges.

Rejecting aspirations of being a basketball player, preferring street life.

Shit ain't all gravy street nigga

I ain't tryna be no basketball player

Referencing a friend in federal prison due to criminal activities.

Detailing a dangerous situation with guns ("clutch choppas").

Boasting about having a sharp mind and wit.

Asserting continued strength and influence ("hold weight like a dumbbell rack").

Mentions individuals and situations related to the speaker's life and success.

The real Rodrick Butler

Yard full of pit's aka big brother

Hold it down this for my lil rounds

Movie getting money

Asserting dominance and recognition in the speaker's environment.

My name rang every where I stand out here

My name rang every where I stand out here

Reiteration of the theme of being unrecognized but successful and financially stable.

But got everybody staring at me

I be pulling out cars cause

My block roll hard

And the trap like a money machine

Had to make em believe make em believe

I could make em believe make em believe

I don't know no one like this, I'm so icy

I might not know how to behave

But bitch I know I got my money right

Emphasizing a strong work ethic and determination to succeed.

Go to jail tryna shine I

Don't even drive mine

Describing challenges in drug dealing, with potential setbacks ("interception").

My lil wide receiver seen him

No pass cover protection

Detailing conflicts and the speaker's commitment to his community.

Curb where we leave him

Backed down up under the

Words of his preacher

Holla'd bout you want me dead

The Glock goin go to clicking

Making a promise to protect the neighborhood and maintain order.

Won't let the block go unattended

Expressing concern for loved ones affected by addiction and incarceration.

God loves his children

Godmother still suffers with a drug addiction

Referencing influences from trap music and emphasizing individuality.

Straight drop no whip straight

I ain't like Jeezy

Providing drug-related details and claiming expertise.

A half's equals 36 ounces, brick

You do the math

63 off a 2 then stuff em in a bag

The only thing you ever cut

Was another niggas hair

Continued emphasis on the speaker's unrecognized success and financial stability.

But got everybody staring at me

I be pulling out cars cause

My block roll hard

And the trap like a money machine

Had to make em believe make em believe

I could make em believe make em believe

I don't know no one like this, I'm so icy

I might not know how to behave

But bitch I know I got my money right