Richard Pryor
Urban Chronicles: Navigating Life's Grit and Grind
Lyrics
In hindsight, I'mma prolly die like this
In retrospect, it seems likely that I will meet my end in this manner.
Step out fly bumping Me and My Bitch type fit
I step out confidently, dressed in a stylish outfit reminiscent of "Me and My Bitch" by Notorious B.I.G.
Shoes all white, them forces
Wearing all-white shoes, specifically referencing Nelly's song and expressing loyalty to day one friends.
What Nelly say, this 4 my day 1's, niggas in A'1s type shit
Quoting Nelly again, emphasizing the importance of loyalty to close friends.
Raise a light like everyday pray, worship
Raising awareness or enlightenment every day, incorporating prayers and worship into daily life.
Pour a toast for the Gods in the moments
Offering a toast to the gods in significant moments.
Keep it real you living lies I'm all here all the time
Encouraging honesty, contrasting it with a life of deception and emphasizing personal authenticity.
This shit here took time, still on the grind
Acknowledging that achieving the current state required time and effort, still maintaining a strong work ethic.
Hustle all on my mind, nigga stuck on the grind
Expressing a preoccupation with hustling and being stuck in the grind.
He did a bid took his time to the chin, no lie given
Referring to someone who served time in prison and faced the consequences without lying.
That's my nigga, fuck's missin'
Expressing loyalty and connection to a friend who is currently missing.
I'm cut different, she fuck different
Claiming to be unique in character, and describing a different approach to intimate relationships.
The grits mixing, I'm stuck drifting
Describing a state of being stuck or lost, possibly in a challenging situation.
Waking up to the birds whistle
Waking up to the natural sounds of birds singing.
Papa moving birds so we can keep living
Acknowledging a father figure involved in illegal activities to provide for the family.
Nowadays it make sense if the shit add up
Recognizing the value in things making logical sense, possibly referring to life decisions.
My nigga Richard with the fire on the block, that's us
Identifying with a person named Richard who is influential and powerful in the neighborhood.
Driveway match us
Not specified.
Yeah, what you want me on? Real life in the chromosomes
Pondering about the expectations placed on one's behavior, likely in real-life situations.
Off a couple zones, writing this one in the twilight
Being influenced by substances, possibly drugs, while writing during the twilight hours.
Vibe right, plotted out the game plan same night
Planning a strategy for success on the same night, emphasizing efficiency.
Keep it tight bitch, my generation in the vice grips
Stressing the need to be cautious or restrained, especially considering the challenges faced by the current generation.
Light it up get your pockets in touch
Encouraging the listener to enjoy life by lighting up and staying financially secure.
The magic conch told him hang it up
Referencing a magic conch shell, suggesting a decision to stop or end something.
Early retirement as fuck, play fighting broke her rotator cuff
Describing an early retirement and a playful physical encounter causing injury.
The radiator conked out at your baby mama spot shit rough
Detailing a difficult situation where a radiator breaks at someone's residence.
Still cracking it, OnlyFans account you was backing it
Highlighting the ongoing struggle, referencing financial choices and an OnlyFans account.
Jacking it wasting our money while they was stacking it
Describing the wastefulness of spending money while others are saving or accumulating wealth.
The captain said "Simon gon point you to wear them baggies is"
Referring to a person named Simon giving directions about fashion choices.
Uncle Sam gave me his hand I put the cash in it
Accepting assistance from the government (Uncle Sam) and investing the money wisely.
They taxing my existence and paying for yo listens
Expressing frustration with the tax system and its impact on personal finances.
My brother's culture cypher spread awareness like a sickness
Highlighting the cultural impact of the narrator's brother, spreading awareness like a disease.
The way my city setup we don't never have a witness
Describing a city where there is a lack of cooperation or testimony in criminal situations.
And all that other bullshit never add up with the litmus
Rejecting false or misleading information that doesn't align with a reliable test or standard.
Yeah
Not specified.
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