Lyrics
(Chorus)
Chorus
I hope you understand the shit that we all in
Expressing a hope that the listener comprehends the challenging situations everyone is facing.
A couple thousand dollars dont make you ballin
Stating that having a few thousand dollars doesn't equate to true success or wealth.
I been up late nights i dont wanna call it
Reflecting on staying awake during late nights, possibly due to struggles or hardships.
Keep gettin that bread, why you stallin?
Questioning why someone is hesitating or delaying in making money (getting bread).
If i gotta stay up late nights, i'll do it i dont wanna go broke
Expressing a willingness to work hard and stay awake at night to avoid going broke.
I remember late nights nothin in my stomach,
Recalling difficult times in the past with empty stomach and intense hunger.
Ribs touchin, hunger pains aint no joke
Describing the severity of hunger, emphasizing the challenges faced.
Dollar after dollar, Dollar after dollar
Repeating the accumulation of money and the goal of filling up the wallet.
fillin up my wallet im just tryna take care of mama
Expressing the desire to take care of one's mother through financial means.
Im just tryna take care, im just tryna take care of mama
Reiterating the intention to take care of the mother.
(Verse)
Verse
I dont ever wanna let nobody get too close
Expressing a reluctance to allow anyone to get too close emotionally.
Too many serpents out here, you never know
Highlighting the presence of deceitful individuals (serpents) in the surroundings.
Stay 10 toes, stick to the dough, for the bread im on go
Emphasizing the commitment to stay focused on financial goals and work hard for success.
But its like as soon as chedders involved the plot thickens
Noting that when money (chedders) is involved, the complexity of situations increases.
I know these niggas agenda & all, im not trippin
Acknowledging awareness of others' motives without being overly concerned.
Long as my head on a swivel know that im not slippin
Ensuring vigilance and alertness to avoid being taken advantage of.
I know that tomorrow aint promised dawg is not written
Recognizing the uncertainty of the future and the unpredictability of life.
Yes im well prepared & im well aware that the clocks tickin
Being prepared for challenges and acknowledging the ticking of time.
Mama need a house up in Montclair & imma get it
Expressing determination to provide a house for the mother in Montclair.
(Chorus) x2
Chorus Repeated
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