Outro

Life Beyond Streets: Nines' Journey from Traps to Triumph
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Lyrics

These dumb niggas be tappin' in at like over twenty-five and shit

Expresses frustration at individuals who involve themselves in criminal activities past the age of 25.

The whole point is to get this money and leave the game, man

Emphasizes the aim of making money and leaving behind the lifestyle of crime.

Stupid ass niggas, fam

Expresses disdain for foolish or ignorant people.


Uh

Introduction to the narrator's state of disengagement.

I'm tapped out, I don't know who got stabbed

Unaware of recent violent incidents.

I don't know who got shot, I don't know who got grabbed

Lack of knowledge about specific violent occurrences.

Fam I'm tapped out, I don't know about that life

Disconnection from the street life and its information.

I don't know who's got packs, I don't know what's the price

Unaware of who possesses drugs and their market prices.

Fam I'm tapped out, I don't follow no one

Rejects following others or being influenced.

I don't know 'bout no gossip, I'd rather holla at my mum

Disinterest in gossip, preferring conversations with family.

Fam I'm tapped out, I ain't chillin' on the corners

Does not spend time hanging around street corners.

I'm in the park pushin' on a swing with my daughters

Engages in family activities, prioritizing time with daughters.


They thought 'cause I stopped trappin' that I can't write

Perceived judgment for stopping illegal activities but maintaining writing abilities.

Tell them crabs, "I don't give a fuck what happened last night"

Asserts disregard for others' opinions about past events.

Old niggas reminiscin' cah that's all they can do

Criticism of older individuals living in the past.

Time flies, my little niggas make sure that ain't you

Advises younger individuals to avoid wasting time and learn from elders' mistakes.

He's scared to get a job but he might as well

Encouragement for someone hesitant to seek legal employment.

Ain't cool bein' thirty suttin doin' time in jail

Warning against a life of crime that leads to imprisonment at an older age.

Nowadays I'd be in the type of party where you ain't gotta watch your back

Describes attending safer and enjoyable gatherings without fear.

And you know I still got my strap cocked in new yards, I ain't buyin' chains

Not investing in expensive accessories, prioritizing practicality.

Woulda slapped a couple A&R's up but I'm tryna change

Expresses a desire for personal growth, avoiding violent reactions.

I ain't on the strip, I'm usually in the studio rappin'

Focuses on creative pursuits like music and film.

Or directin' a movie or actin'

Engages in music-related or cinematic activities.

Locked in the booth, copped a new whip

Acquisition of a new car.

Dropped off the roof plus I'm doin' workshops for the youth

Participation in workshops for youth empowerment.

Uh, every time I saw feds it made me panic

Reflects on past fear of law enforcement contrasted with current eco-consciousness.

Now I don't even litter, I'm team save the planet

Transition from fear of authorities to a concern for the environment.

Too old to be runnin' from the undies

Feeling too old to engage in street-level conflicts.

I ain't tryna run the hood, I gave it to my young G's

Passing on responsibility for the neighborhood to younger generations.

They thought I'd be trappin' on the block forever

People expected continued illegal involvement but shifted to legitimate endeavors.

Zino Records is the new Roc-A-Fella

Describes the evolution of personal brand and success.

Remember when the strip was my office

Recalls when the streets were his workplace.

Ain't no workers round me, I got a clique full of bosses

Surrounding oneself with capable and independent individuals.

Don't call my phone for grub cah I don't flip packs

Refusal to participate in drug dealings.

And if you get robbed I can't get your shit back cah I'm-

Unable to help in case of robbery due to disassociation from illegal activities.


I'm tapped out, I don't know who got stabbed

Repetition of unawareness of recent violent incidents.

I don't know who got shot, I don't know who got grabbed

Repeated lack of knowledge about specific violent occurrences.

Fam I'm tapped out, I don't know about that life

Reiteration of disconnection from street life and its information.

I don't know who's got packs, I don't know what's the price

Reiteration of being unaware of drug possession and prices.

Fam I'm tapped out, I don't follow no one

Rejection of following others' lead.

I don't know 'bout no gossip, I'd rather holla at my mum

Disinterest in gossip, preferring family interactions.

Fam I'm tapped out, I ain't chillin' on the corners

Avoidance of spending time on street corners.

I'm in the park pushin' on a swing with my daughters

Prioritizing family time by engaging in activities with daughters.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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