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Ayy
A greeting or acknowledgment
Young bull at the top of the block with the white front door and the corner subtle
Describes a young individual at the top of the block, living in a house with a distinctive white front door on the corner
Cool, but he always in trouble
Despite being cool, the person is frequently in trouble
Why you think his bredrins called him Knuckles?
Addresses the nickname "Knuckles" given to the person, implying a connection to their penchant for trouble
Ten years old in beef, dad thinks street's takin' over me
Reflects on the person's early involvement in street-related conflicts since the age of ten
Mumsy prayin' for me, but there ain't enough beads on the rosary
Highlights the concern of the person's mother, who prays for them, but there seems to be a lack of reassurance
Raised by the wolves from young, but still in the jungle like Mowgli
Metaphorically raised by wolves, indicating a challenging upbringing, yet still navigating the metaphorical jungle like Mowgli
Always up front when the olders speak
Describes the person as attentive and respectful when older individuals speak
So was never as dumb as ones supposed to be
Asserts that the person was never as naive as society expected them to be
Twos in the spliff by the lift
Reference to sharing a joint with twos in it near an elevator
It be what it be and it is what it is
Acceptance of circumstances with the phrase "it be what it be and it is what it is"
They said if I tried it, they wildin'
Advisory against trying certain actions due to the perceived wild nature of the consequences
And kickin' my shit 'cause it isn't for kids
Receiving criticism for one's content, possibly music, not being suitable for children
4th floor's where my ting would've lived
Speculation about the location where the person's significant other might have lived
If her fam never moved out to Harrow
Reference to a past relationship where the girl's family moved to Harrow
Her dad was a pastor, her ma just paro'
Details about the girl's parents, with the father being a pastor and the mother being paranoid
I'd take her daughter off the calm and narrow
Expresses the desire to divert the girl from a calm and narrow path
Yute with the peppercorn, yeah
Refers to a young person with a bold and confident demeanor
I know it seems kinda deep, but they thoughts was shallow
Acknowledges that although the situation may seem profound, the thoughts of those involved are superficial
Spent my whole life on the market as the target that they point they arrows
Shares a life experience of being a target, constantly facing criticism and challenges
Control it, then I pass it to Paolo
Passing control to Paolo, possibly symbolizing delegation or seeking assistance
Young kick abouts on Albert Road
Recalls childhood activities, specifically playing football on Albert Road
Coach said, "Come down to trials"
Invitation from a coach to attend football trials, suggesting potential talent
'Cause I coulda got scouted, but I was at home
Missed opportunities for success due to personal choices, like being at home or with friends
Or I was outside with the homies
Reflects on past decisions to spend time outside with friends instead of pursuing potential opportunities
If only I could've advised me now
If the person could advise their past self, they might have made different choices
But even if I was down and out
Even in challenging situations, the person would return to "Alpha House," possibly a symbol of their roots or origin
I still come back to Alpha House
Reiterates the enduring connection to Alpha House, emphasizing its significance
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