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Look hater how you wanna go about this?
Expressing a challenge or confrontation to a hater.
I done switched the team up, whatchu know about this?
Notable change in the speaker's team, questioning the listener's awareness of this change.
Purchased me in blood, and put a hole in both wrists (wrists)
Symbolic reference to the speaker's commitment, possibly relating to religious imagery.
Now I know my worth, and boy I know you so pissed
Acknowledging self-worth and recognizing the envy of others.
Oh you missed
Indicating that the speaker's actions were not unnoticed.
Oh you, oh you mad now that the price up (price up, price up)
Repetition emphasizing that others are now upset due to the increased value or status of the speaker.
Yeah, I know you mad now that the price up
-Yeah, I know you mad now that the price up
-Oh you mad now that the price up
-Peace centered on praise (praise)
Reflecting on personal growth, change in behavior, and acknowledgment of past mistakes.
Changed all of my ways (I did)
-My vision was foggy
-I was wrong back in the day (yeah)
-We share DNA before we ever share locations (nasty)
Emphasizing the connection between individuals through shared DNA and highlighting the non-vacation-like nature of life's challenges.
This ain't no vacation we just turning tricks for Satan (evil)
-Jesus said He paying so I asked Him what the cost (how much?)
Discussing the payment for sins, pointing to the cross as a symbol of redemption.
He just looked me up and down and pointed at the cross (woo)
-I promise, He the Messiah they promised
Affirming faith in Jesus as the promised Messiah and indicating a high net worth.
And if you post my net worth on the web you need more commas
-I'm expensive (yeah)
Stating the speaker's value as being expensive, possibly in spiritual or personal terms.
Look hater how you wanna go about this?
Reiteration of the changed circumstances and the effect on others.
I done switched the team up, whatchu know about this?
-Purchased me in blood, and put a hole in both wrists (wrists)
-Now I know my worth, and boy I know you so pissed
-Oh you missed
Noting the failure of others to recognize the speaker's worth.
Oh you, oh you mad now that the price up (price up, price up)
Repetition emphasizing the negative emotions of others due to the speaker's elevated status.
Yeah, I know you mad now that the price up
-Yeah, I know you mad now that the price up
-Oh you mad now that the price up
-Lucy thought she had me but I had to cut her loose
Breaking away from negative influences, asserting a higher worth linked to the blood of Christ.
Had me looking stupid chasing pleasure like a fool
-Now I'm worth the blood of Christ somebody break the news
-You ain't on my level, you's a devil, you's a-
-We interrupt our program to bring you this important message
Interruption, potentially shifting the narrative or adding emphasis.
Church where I was at but east Saint Louis where I'm from (you hear me)
Geographical reference, potential danger perception, and a metaphorical use of chopper speaking in tongues.
You look like a lick they make the chopper speak in tongues
-Reminiscing on them days and cleaning that dirty dish
Reflecting on challenging times and the speaker's mother's role in overcoming difficulties through prayer.
Just so I could go get on some dirt
-I didn't wanna hurt Momma little heart
-But she stayed ahead of me, she prayed in the dark
-Price went up (I know)
Noting an increase in value or price related to Christ, referencing personal struggles and choices.
As soon as Christ went up (He lives)
-No stock, you get no cut (okay)
-I was sippin' on bourbon for you at my soul too bad
-Just this your luck (too bad)
-Sees a magazine could make the scene anything to fill my cup
Describing distractions preventing positive change and impact on the world.
Coulda changed the world but this porn on my laptop had me stuck
-Step in and blow up the spot like a landmine
Asserting resilience against negative influences, possibly relating to spiritual battles.
Devil throwing his punches, I land mine
-What kinda man fall in love with his mankind
-Type of brother that'd bleed for a brother
Expressing deep brotherly connection and referencing religious symbolism, particularly the Last Supper.
They say remember Him by drinking red wine
-When He called, I heard it through the grapevine
-In between love and hate is a thin line
Highlighting the thin line between love and hate, emphasizing the presence of a significant God.
Law between love and hate is a big God
-Yesterday's price, not todays' price (expensive)
Repetition emphasizing the change in value over time, linking it to the speaker's spirituality.
Yesterday's price, not todays' price (my God, expensive)
-Yesterday's price, not todays' price (expensive)
-Yesterday's price, not todays' price (my God, expensive)
-Oh you, oh you mad now that the price up
Reiteration of the negative emotions of others due to the perceived increase in the speaker's value.
Yeah, I know you mad now that the price up
-Yeah, I know you mad now that the price up
-Oh you mad now that the price up (yeah)
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