outlet
Prayers and Paper: Navigating Life's Turmoil with Pink Siifu and Mike
Lyrics
Fuck a outlet, niggas be the outlet
Expressing disregard for external sources of influence or support; relying on oneself.
My nigga offset, yeah my nigga, he the plug
Referring to a friend or associate ("offset") who is a reliable connection, particularly in the context of illegal activities.
And that's real if he ever heard
Asserting the authenticity of the friend's reliability and trustworthiness.
I've been burning, staying in tucked
Indicating personal struggles and challenges, possibly related to substance use.
From all that fuck shit, we all buck
Resisting negativity and conflicts; maintaining a united front against challenges.
But it's all love
Emphasizing a positive and supportive atmosphere despite difficulties.
In the hood keep your eyes up
Advising vigilance in a challenging environment, possibly a reference to urban life.
Gentrified, tell me what's what
Questioning the effects of gentrification and seeking understanding.
Warm water, cold war, what we made of
Contrasting elements (warm water, cold war) to reflect the complexities of life.
Living warm for my niggas that's laid up
Dedicating efforts to improve the living conditions of friends who are incapacitated.
Whenever down gotta pray up
Encouraging prayer as a coping mechanism during challenging times.
Sometimes I can't say much
Expressing difficulty in verbal communication or self-expression.
I be looking, gotta pray up aye
Seeking guidance through prayer and introspection.
Peace, B
Using "Peace, B" as a sign-off, possibly expressing goodwill or farewell.
When you down, you should pray up
Reiterating the importance of prayer during challenging times.
Tell momma that I love her
Expressing love and concern for one's mother, encouraging her to stay hopeful.
She should stay up
Acknowledging personal achievements and expressing gratitude.
I'm just glad of what I conquered
Reflecting on accomplishments and feeling content when resting.
When I lay up
Being bold and assertive in financial dealings, possibly with money (paper).
I be moving type obnoxious with this paper
Displaying confidence and audacity in handling financial matters.
I remember we was wilding on the cater
Recalling past reckless behavior ("wilding on the cater").
Shawty blessed us
Expressing gratitude for someone who has blessed or helped them.
I responded with the same love
Responding with reciprocal love and kindness to a gesture of goodwill.
I be hawking out the wallet you can take from
Being cautious about one's belongings and valuables.
I was given and these niggas
Acknowledging generosity but also recognizing attempts to take advantage.
Tryna take some more
Remaining resilient and unbothered despite attempts to undermine.
Couldn't faze us, I was on the way bruh
Being determined and on a path to success.
Spliffy got my face stuck
Experiencing a sense of euphoria or detachment, possibly due to substance use.
I be sitting in the city like I'm caged up
Feeling confined or restricted in a city environment.
Waiting for the day till I'm poor
Anticipating a future where financial struggles are overcome.
Truth make the fake ones soar
Highlighting the power of truth to expose fake individuals.
Only for the youth, tryna break some doors
Focusing efforts on empowering the youth and breaking down barriers.
Chilling with some niggas who
Spending time with individuals who have a habit of being late.
Were late of course
Feeling perplexed when someone unexpectedly offers assistance.
Be confused when a favour come forward
Encountering confusion or disbelief when a favor is presented.
All the love through the states we tour
Appreciating love received during travels or performances across states.
Different buds, tryna make me poor
Facing challenges from various sources, possibly financial.
I was tryna claim peace
Desiring peace and tranquility amid external conflicts.
Niggas out waging war waging war
Observing conflict and turmoil around, possibly involving others.
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