Lyrics
She said, "I wish you was straight and narrow"
Expressing a desire for the person to be more morally upright.
I said, "Maybe in another lifetime"
Responding with the idea that being straight and narrow may happen in a different lifetime, suggesting a lack of immediate change.
I took gambles, I took risks, I hit some licks
Listing past actions of taking risks, including illegal activities like theft.
Sometimes I wasn't in my right mind
Admitting that at times, the speaker wasn't in a rational state of mind.
We both got some issues, but we had to make it work
Acknowledging shared problems in the relationship but emphasizing the need to make it work.
The plug taxed me for that batch, I still made it work
Despite challenges, managing to make a profit from a batch, even after being charged extra.
Whoever did me dirty in the past, I'ma make 'em hurt
Expressing the intention to retaliate against those who wronged the speaker in the past.
Why they had to take my dawg? I swear it really hurt
Reflecting on the pain of losing a friend and the impact it had.
That shit piss me off every time I think about it
Expressing frustration about a recurring thought related to a past event.
I need plenty racks and there ain't no way around it
Stating the need for a significant amount of money and seeing no alternative.
Bend it over, bae, I'm just tryin' come and pound it
Expressing a desire for intimacy and physical connection.
Just to get right here, I really had to muscle mountains
Highlighting the struggle and effort required to reach the current position.
You know I'm locked in, moving these bags coast to coast
Indicating commitment to a criminal lifestyle, transporting illegal substances across regions.
It be the small lies that probably hurt a nigga the most
Emphasizing that seemingly insignificant lies can be the most damaging.
I can't fuck with you like that 'cause you be doing the most
Explaining a reluctance to associate closely with someone due to their excessive behavior.
I seen lil' man yesterday and the nigga seen a ghost
Referring to a disturbing encounter with a person, possibly traumatized.
Sometimes life be getting to me, I gotta sit and smoke
Coping with life stressors by resorting to smoking.
This shit I'm spreading like a sickness, there ain't no antidote
Comparing a negative influence to a spreading sickness without a cure.
For the Circle, that's off top, I be splitting cantaloupe
Reiterating commitment to a group or lifestyle, using a metaphor involving splitting cantaloupe.
For the Circle, that's automatic, yeah, he gotta go
Declaring a necessity to eliminate a threat automatically within the committed group.
Hop out my bed and kiss my girl, bae, I gotta go
Describing a morning routine, expressing affection to a partner, and the need to leave quickly.
Got an overload of ZaZa, this shit gotta go
Having an excess of a particular substance that needs to be dealt with.
We got different kinds of sticks, these niggas better know
Having various types of weapons, indicating preparedness for different situations.
Had to switch my drip, I had to find a better flow
Changing one's style to find a more effective approach.
You supposed to move in silence, what is all that talkin' for
Advocating for discretion and action over unnecessary talk.
I'd rather chase some money than be out here chasin' hoes
Expressing a preference for pursuing wealth over engaging in romantic relationships.
I'd rather hustle than be sitting around here cryin' and broke
Preferring to work hard and hustle instead of being idle and in financial distress.
I'ma be servin', ain't no sitting around just poutin' and broke
Committing to active involvement and service rather than passive suffering.
She said, "I wish you was straight and narrow"
Repeating the initial desire for the person to be morally upright.
I said, "Maybe in another lifetime"
Reiterating the idea that a change in behavior might happen in a different lifetime.
I took gambles, I took risks, I hit some licks
Repeating the acknowledgment of taking risks and engaging in illegal activities.
Sometimes I wasn't in my right mind
Reiterating that at times, the speaker wasn't in a rational state of mind.
We both got some issues, but we had to make it work
Re-emphasizing shared problems in the relationship and the necessity to overcome them.
The plug taxed me for that batch, I still made it work
Reiterating overcoming challenges and making a profit despite obstacles.
Whoever did me dirty in the past, I'ma make 'em hurt
Reaffirming the intention to retaliate against those who wronged the speaker in the past.
Why they had to take my dawg? I swear it really hurt
Revisiting the pain of losing a friend and expressing the lasting impact.
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