Off the Block

Referring to themselves as product sellers from a tough background, akin to a small part of something bigger (piece of a pigeon).

Depicting painting illegal substances in the neighborhood, creating visual representations of their activities.

Driven by making money since the speaker was poor ('ain't have a pot to pissen').

Confident in their ability to teach street smarts to others ('show you how to get it') in contrast to corrupt authority figures.

Expressing their confidence in their attractiveness, enough to captivate someone close.

Willingness to fight even with family members if necessary ('crazy enough to squabble with em').

Drinking heavily but still hopeful ('optimistic').

Confident in their abilities, asserting superiority over competitors ('they cant fuck with me').

Returning to their old behaviors and style, emphasizing their powerful flow.

Comparing rivals to rats, implying they won't succeed ('won't make it like no gollaso').

Describing themselves as great artists, similar to Pablo Picasso in the audio realm.

Suggesting someone thought they could evade the authorities but ended up caught ('running from the fives how he drop dope').

Referencing being skilled with a gun ('shooter') and having potent marijuana ('trees pot Buda').

Describing the quality of their drugs as superior ('rocks super piping') and attracting older women ('hot cougars').

Boasting about their success despite haters ('hating we got mula' - money).

Highlighting their coolness and composure even in challenging situations.

Coming directly from the tough streets with their music.

Asserting their return is eagerly awaited by fans ('Popular Demand im back').

Implies their music has the power to captivate and influence listeners ('turn it to a red dot').

Claiming they have the knowledge and control over the city.

Asking for recognition and attention for their lyrical prowess.

Assuring listeners of their authenticity and liveliness as an artist ('as live as it gets').

Encouragement to oneself to envision a successful future ('you gone be a great').

Believing that hard work will bring rewards ('Fruits of this labor gone feed em grapes pray').

Staying optimistic despite difficult times ('mind open in the heat of pain').

Offering to lead or guide others who cannot see their own success ('Blind cant see the finish line let me lead the way').

Belief in their organic, genuine support from the public ('them peoples choice').

Asserting that everyone deserves a platform to express themselves ('everybody need a voice').

Advocating for resilience in difficult times ('hell strong build while the weak destroy').

Referencing a tough, street-oriented persona ('Looking for a thug baby we den boys').

Returning to their work with a sense of being more special or unique than before.

Their strong passion makes it difficult for them to settle for less in life ('make it hard to settle').

Describing their lyrics as tough and unyielding ('muddy bars out the meadow').

Expressing the idea that their work is timeless and will endure indefinitely ('Timeless this gone last forever forever').