Lyrics
I was born and raised in a cold world
I come from a harsh and challenging environment.
Mama praying trying to save the whole world
My mother prays, hoping to positively influence the entire world.
Might not change the world, but I’ll change what I got
I may not be able to change the entire world, but I can make a difference in my own life.
Might not run the world, but Im’a run the block
Although I may not have global influence, I'm determined to control and succeed in my immediate surroundings.
Aye! Run the block, baby Im’a run the block
Expressing confidence and determination in running the local neighborhood or area.
Woo!! Might not run the world, but Im’a run the block
Reiterating the intention to control and succeed in the block rather than the entire world.
Aye! Run the block, baby Im’a run the block
Continuing the theme of running and dominating the block.
Woo!! Might not run the world, but Im’a run the block
Emphasizing the commitment to local success rather than global dominance.
Run it back run it back
Repeating the desire to succeed and achieve financial gains.
Give the boy 20, bet I bring 100 back
Confidently asserting the ability to multiply an investment, suggesting financial success.
Oh we talking money? Want a cut of that
Expressing interest in monetary matters and wanting a share of financial gains.
Can’t bring my gun, I don’t come to that
Asserting a commitment to non-violence by avoiding confrontation.
It’s so fucking wack that it’s come to that
Expressing disappointment in the unfortunate circumstances that lead to avoiding violence.
But it’s a cold world, so when the blocks hot
Referring to the challenges in a difficult environment, where people are eager to take advantage of any opportunity.
Man these snakes want every crumb of that
Highlighting the presence of deceitful individuals seeking to exploit any success in the block.
And when you run the block they want you under that
Warning about the risks associated with running the block, as enemies may want harm.
I don’t mumble rap I just come with facts
Rejecting mumble rap and preferring lyrics based on facts and authenticity.
Put a beat on it, it’s a fucking rap
Confidently claiming success in rap by turning any beat into a compelling performance.
Yeah I’m fucking back to my old ways
Returning to a previous, successful style in rap.
Taking rap back to them old days
Expressing a desire to bring rap back to its roots.
Your best flow is my retro my price high like old J’s
Comparing personal style to classic and valuable items like old Jordans.
My last song was a homicide got away with murder like OJ
Referencing a previous song that metaphorically achieved success despite challenges.
It’s winter time, come dinner time, for the kin that died, we break bread
Describing a difficult time, symbolized by winter, and sharing resources with those who have suffered losses.
Living twice as hard like their life is ours and then praying that we ain’t next
Living a challenging life and acknowledging the uncertainty of the future.
Fuck the internet, boy I been a vet, bitch go somewhere with your little threats
Rejecting online threats and emphasizing personal experience and expertise.
This is South go, cold as South Pole, watch ya mouth hoe, if you ain’t living it
Asserting dominance and toughness associated with the South Pole and warning against disrespect.
Ain’t gangsta but don’t push me cause please believe hat I push back
Claiming a non-gangster identity but warning against provocation.
And when I do, I’m giving you war like president Bush back
Promising a strong response to any provocation, using a war analogy.
Ya cold blooded, I’m built for this flow 100, can’t filter this
Describing a ruthless and authentic approach to life and rap.
Really ain’t nobody fucking real as this until the body buddy Im’a kill this shit
Asserting unparalleled realness and skill, expressing confidence in dominating the rap scene.
I live my life like everyday the last one that I got
Living life to the fullest, recognizing the uncertainty of each day.
Quit waiting round I went and got it bitch so wasup now?
Taking initiative and achieving goals instead of waiting passively.
You come and try to take it you gone find out what I’m bout
Warning against attempting to take away hard-earned success.
Since bout it bout it I been holding this shit down for my home town like woa...
Proudly holding it down for the hometown and staying true to oneself.
I was born and raised in a cold world
Reiterating the challenging upbringing and the mother's prayers for a better world.
Mama praying trying to save the whole world
Continuing the theme of maternal influence and the desire to positively impact the world.
Might not change the world, but I’ll change what I got
Acknowledging limitations in changing the entire world but committing to personal improvement.
Might not run the world, but Im’a run the block
Repeating the determination to control and succeed in the immediate surroundings.
Aye! Run the block, baby Im’a run the block
Expressing confidence and determination in running the local neighborhood or area.
Woo!! Might not run the world, but Im’a run the block
Reiterating the intention to control and succeed in the block rather than the entire world.
Aye! Run the block, baby Im’a run the block
Continuing the theme of running and dominating the block.
Woo!! Might not run the world, but Im’a run the block
Emphasizing the commitment to
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