Drip or Drown
Drip or Drown: Navigating the Streets of Respect and Ambition
Lyrics
You either drip or drown we don't make a sound when the cops come around
You must either flaunt success ("drip") or face failure ("drown"); maintain silence during police presence.
Yeah that's the life that we about
This is the lifestyle the speaker embraces.
They stay in the house they ain't coming out when the thugs come around
People stay indoors when dangerous individuals ("thugs") are present.
But on the internet they talking real loud
Contrast between real-life behavior and online boasting.
Yeah we don't like drama we just all about to check
Avoiding conflict; prioritizing financial success.
If you want respect then you got to give respect
Reciprocal respect is essential for earning respect.
You either drip or drown we don't make a sound when the cops come around
Reiteration of the importance of success or failure with discreet behavior around law enforcement.
Yeah that's the life that we about
Reiterating the lifestyle choice and attitude.
Sometimes I sit around and I think about turning up at Rolling Loud
Contemplating performing at a music festival ("Rolling Loud").
Performing jumping in the crowd
Enjoying the energetic crowd at performances.
Chilling in the house anime smoking loud I ain't never coming down
Relaxing at home, engaging in leisure activities, and enjoying marijuana without any intention of stopping.
Yeah I got the Zips QP's and the pounds
Possessing large quantities of marijuana in different forms.
I be focused on my count
Focusing on accumulating wealth.
Double up the revenue that's hitting my account
Multiplying earnings and managing financial transactions.
Shawty see I'm stressed she suck me up it's fucking up my count
A sexual encounter is affecting the speaker's financial situation.
Shawty nasty but she classy imma get her a few houses
Describing a woman's character and expressing intentions to provide for her.
That's where her mind is
Emphasizing the importance of mindset in choosing success or failure.
You either drip or drown we don't make a sound when the cops come around
Reiteration of the choice between success and failure with discretion around law enforcement.
Yeah that's the life that we about
Reaffirmation of the embraced lifestyle and attitude.
They stay in the house they ain't coming out when the thugs come around
Staying indoors when dangerous individuals ("thugs") are present.
But on the internet they talking real loud
Highlighting the disparity between real-life behavior and online boasting.
Yeah we don't like drama we just all about to check
Emphasizing the aversion to drama and the focus on financial success.
If you want respect then you got to give respect
Underlining the importance of mutual respect for earning respect.
You either drip or drown we don't make a sound when the cops come around
Reiteration of the choice between success and failure with discretion around law enforcement.
Yeah that's the life that we about
Reaffirmation of the embraced lifestyle and attitude.
I'm just making plays kid I don't play plotting on a baecay
Focusing on making strategic moves without engaging in trivial activities; planning a vacation ("baecay").
Take a plane to Spain
Planning to travel to Spain.
Watch her on the beach I just watch it as a shake
Enjoying the view of a woman on the beach.
Me and all my niggaz we been stacking up the cake
The speaker and associates are accumulating wealth.
Remember we barely had food on our plate
Reflecting on past struggles and the contrast with current prosperity.
Nights late but our life too great
Despite late nights, life is now fulfilling.
I used to duck shadows but now I shine in the shade
Overcoming challenges and shining even in difficult situations.
Life threw me lemons I'm sipping Jack and lemonade
Coping with life's challenges through indulgence (Jack and lemonade).
You either drip or drown we don't make a sound when the cops come around
Reiteration of the choice between success and failure with discretion around law enforcement.
Yeah that's the life that we about
Reaffirmation of the embraced lifestyle and attitude.
They stay in the house they ain't coming out when the thugs come around
Staying indoors when dangerous individuals ("thugs") are present.
But on the internet they talking real loud
Highlighting the disparity between real-life behavior and online boasting.
Yeah we don't like drama we just all about to check
Emphasizing the aversion to drama and the focus on financial success.
If you want respect then you got to give respect
Underlining the importance of mutual respect for earning respect.
You either drip or drown we don't make a sound when the cops come around
Reiteration of the choice between success and failure with discretion around law enforcement.
Yeah that's the life that we about
Reaffirmation of the embraced lifestyle and attitude.
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