Felon
Felon's Dilemma: From Mud to Fortune, Love, and Loss
Lyrics
Ayy, 5-0 won't leave out, dope boy, Reeboks only thing I had to wear
Struggling financially, only had Reebok shoes to wear, indicating poverty.
I ain't have a dollar to my name, when I called you, you wasn't there
Didn't have any money and felt abandoned when trying to reach out for support.
We used the trash bag as an armor, case it rained on them project steps
Using a trash bag as protection from rain on the steps of the project housing, illustrating difficult living conditions.
Whole fifty racks, gave to my mother, 'cause they ain't playing fair
Gave a significant amount of money to his mother due to a sense of injustice or unfairness in the world.
(WhoisMike goin' crazy)
Indication of the producer's name or reference to someone involved in the production.
Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
Ad-lib or vocal expression, no specific meaning.
I heard somebody want smoke, we gon' up it and blow yellow tape on this street corner
Ready to retaliate against someone who wants trouble, willing to escalate the situation.
Ayy, ayy, I had to kick in the door just to run up a check, tryna take care my grandma
Took extreme measures to earn money quickly to support his grandmother.
I had some mud on my beak 'cause I climbed out the mud like I'm tryna conquer
Used to have difficulties (symbolized by "mud on my beak") but has overcome them like conquering a challenge.
He left some blood on his feet 'cause he dyin', walked down for the love of the dollar
Sacrificing everything, even to the point of risking life (symbolized by "blood on his feet") for financial gain.
And I said only if you
Pretend to love me for my money, fancy cars, clothes, and diamond rings
Talking about someone pretending to love him for material possessions.
And I say only if she knew
We fuck and talk about all kinda things
Intimate conversations after physical intimacy.
She prolly walk in the Prada, that my designer bae
Referring to a romantic partner who enjoys luxury brands.
Play with my heart, I open fire, let the fire rain
Willing to retaliate fiercely if emotionally hurt.
One thing for sure, Domo my rider back from diaper days
Referring to a close friend who has been loyal since childhood.
Some times I wish that I could take back like them Nike days
Regretting past actions or decisions, wishing to undo them like going back to "Nike days."
Glock .22 right by my belt that was made by Dapper Dan
Carrying a small gun for protection, mentioning a famous designer.
I was in the cell when the guard had said "Get up, right away"
Received urgent news or orders while incarcerated.
It was urgent mail from my girl, like bae called me right away
Received an urgent message from his girlfriend.
When I called her phone and she picked I ain't expect her to say
Surprised by his girlfriend's unexpected response to his call.
Two days ago, somebody took lil' Ralphie life away
Mentioning the recent loss of someone named Ralphie.
Ayy, 5-0 won't leave out, dope boy, Reeboks only thing I had to wear
Repetition of earlier verses, emphasizing the circumstances.
I ain't have a dollar to my name, when I called you, you wasn't there
We used the trash bag as an armor, case it rained on them project steps
-Whole fifty racks, gave to my mother, 'cause they ain't playing fair
-Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
-I heard somebody want smoke, we gon' up it and blow yellow tape on this street corner
-Ayy, ayy, I had to kick in the door just to run up a check, tryna take care my grandma
-I had some mud on my beak 'cause I climbed out the mud like I'm tryna conquer
-He left some blood on his feet 'cause he dyin', walked down for the love of the dollar
-Ayy, 5-0 won't leave out, dope boy, Reeboks only thing I had to wear
-I ain't have a dollar to my name, when I called you, you wasn't there
-We used the trash bag as an armor, case it rained on them project steps
-Whole fifty racks, gave to my mother, 'cause they ain't playing fair
-Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
-I heard somebody want smoke, we gon' up it and blow yellow tape on this street corner
-Ayy, ayy, I had to kick in the door just to run up a check, tryna take care my grandma
-I had some mud on my beak 'cause I climbed out the mud like I'm tryna conquer
-He left some blood on his feet 'cause he dyin', walked down for the love of the dollar
-Love of the dollar
Emphasizing the theme of prioritizing financial gain.
He left some blood on his feet
Symbolic of someone facing consequences (bleeding) due to their pursuit of money.
All for the love of the dollar
Reiterating actions taken solely for financial reasons.
He gon' run up for the love of the dollar
Indicating someone willing to act aggressively for financial gain.
He gon' run up for the love of the dollar
Repeating the willingness to go to extreme lengths for money.
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