When I Die
Redemption Anthem: Navigating Betrayal and Streets
Lyrics
They gave me fake love so I took it back and went and got my refund
Expressing disappointment in receiving insincere love, reclaiming self-worth by seeking a refund.
My starter kit a bag of weed a scale a phone and a Nissan
Describing a humble beginning, starting with essentials for drug dealing.
My lil nigga bought a chopstick and I told him to name it Su Yung
Referring to a firearm bought by a friend, giving it a name ("Su Yung") for personalization.
I come from a city where niggas a die mama screaming out he was too young
Highlighting the harsh reality of violence in the city, particularly affecting young lives.
Don't cry for me when I die just go run that bag up
Instructing not to mourn but to focus on financial success in the event of the artist's death.
I can pay for homicides I den ran my cash up
Boasting financial success, suggesting the ability to pay for violent actions.
Life a bitch and she gone lie don't trust her she bad luck
Personifying life as deceptive and untrustworthy, cautioning against blind trust.
Everybody had her so when we fuck I'm strapped up
Emphasizing the need for protection during intimate encounters due to mistrust.
You told me that you was gon ride
Expressing betrayal by someone who promised loyalty and support.
Look me dead in my eyes and you lied
Highlighting the direct lie told by the person who claimed to be reliable.
Its been 10 years since I cried
Reflecting on a decade without shedding tears, possibly indicating emotional resilience.
It get dangerous on this side
Acknowledging the dangerous nature of the artist's environment or lifestyle.
Now I tell model bitches open wide
Shifting attention to relationships with model-like women and indulgence in pleasure.
She charge 10k to come inside
Highlighting the expensive cost of intimacy with a high-status woman.
I'm getting money and they getting by
Comparing personal success to others who are merely getting by.
You reach for a chain I'm opening fire
Warning against attempting to steal the artist's valuable possessions, threatening violence.
And I'm still fighting demons I got skeletons in my closet
Acknowledging ongoing struggles and inner conflicts, using "demons" and "skeletons in my closet" metaphorically.
All blue money in my jeans like I'm posted up on Slauson
Describing the color of money in jeans, referencing a specific location (Slauson).
All these hoes ain't wanna fuck when I was walking
Recalling past rejection from women when the artist had a less glamorous lifestyle.
All that fake love got me nauseous
Expressing discomfort and disappointment with insincere or false expressions of love.
Niggas robbing they ain't coughin
Highlighting the dishonesty of those engaging in robbery without facing consequences.
Proceed with caution
Issuing a cautionary statement, advising careful behavior in a risky environment.
They gave me fake love so I took it back and went and got my refund
Repetition of the theme of reclaiming self-worth and rejecting fake love.
My starter kit a bag of weed a scale a phone and a Nissan
Reiteration of the artist's starting point and tools for involvement in the drug trade.
My lil nigga bought a chopstick and I told him to name it Su Yung
Repetition of a friend acquiring a firearm, emphasizing personalization through naming.
I come from a city where niggas a die mama screaming out he was too young
Reiteration of the harsh reality of violence in the artist's hometown.
Don't cry for me when I die just go run that bag up
Reiteration of the desire for financial success in the face of death.
I can pay for homicides I den ran my cash up
Repetition of financial success, suggesting a willingness to resort to violence if necessary.
Life a bitch and she gone lie dont trust her she bad luck
Reiteration of the mistrustful nature of life and the caution against trusting it.
Everybody had her so when we fuck I'm strapped up
Reiteration of the need for protection during intimate encounters due to mistrust.
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