Risk Takers
Journey of Sacrifice: Rich Homie Quan's Risk Takers Tale
Lyrics
You don't know what it took
You are unaware of the challenges and efforts endured.
You don't know what it took
Reiteration of the previous line, emphasizing the lack of understanding.
Left hand can't do much but I can cook with it here
Despite limitations, the speaker can still achieve something significant, like cooking with their left hand.
Not like that other shit you had, I can't even fuck with this here
Comparing the current situation unfavorably to a previous one, expressing dissatisfaction.
Hunnid bands on a chain, tell 'em, "Look at this here"
Proud display of wealth, emphasizing the risks taken to achieve it.
We took the risk, nigga, you don't know what it took to get here
Highlighting the sacrifices and risks taken to reach the current position.
Can't hit the block without the shine, what it took to get here
Unable to go unnoticed without flaunting success, underscoring the journey to achieve it.
Stand down hard times, what it took to get here
Enduring difficult times and challenges to achieve success.
Lotta pain, a lot of cryin', what it took to get here
Acknowledging the emotional toll and hardships faced to attain the current status.
And I'm all out my mind, just to get here
Suggesting a state of mental strain or instability in the pursuit of success.
Window shoppin' for a chain tell 'em, "Look at this here"
Showcasing extravagance, inviting attention to material possessions as a result of success.
Egg beater on a counter, tell 'em, "Cook with this here"
Highlighting the ability to use unconventional tools, like an egg beater, for success.
Too much money in a bank for me to trip with this here
Expressing financial security and the insignificance of potential setbacks.
And these scars on me show you what it took to get here
Physical scars symbolize the challenges and hardships overcome in the journey.
Sacrificin' all my time, like a Patek I'm worth it
Comparing time spent to the value of a Patek Philippe watch, indicating the effort is justified.
I spend that lil' shit on shoes, what they askin' for verses
Spending money on luxury items while acknowledging the financial demands of the industry.
If I fuck up on my rap then I'm back rehearsin'
Commitment to improving rap skills and dedication to continuous improvement.
If that wound still open, then it's back to surgery
Addressing potential setbacks and the willingness to address and overcome them.
Out here leakin', red flag bleedin'
Indication of danger and a confrontational mindset.
I'm on demon time, I'm the feces
Asserting dominance and a fearless attitude, comparing oneself to feces.
Shark in that water, Willie Beamen
Comparing oneself to a shark, emphasizing aggressiveness and competitiveness.
He a lame, he can't get a pair to prevent
Dismissing someone as unworthy, unable to prevent negative consequences.
If you knew what it took, you'll bleed black
Suggesting that understanding the sacrifices made would lead to deep emotional pain.
Shot that nigga homie, gotta lead back
Indicating a willingness to harm others in pursuit of success.
Adam Silver with the play, got the league back
Comparing strategic decision-making to basketball commissioner Adam Silver, reclaiming control.
Fuckin' with the homie got her knees black
Highlighting the negative consequences of associating with certain individuals.
Run it up 'til the bank call, yeah, yeah
Emphasizing the continuous pursuit of financial success.
Stuff it in 'til the safe full, yeah, yeah
Continuing to accumulate wealth until the safe is full.
Dead men in my pocket and they white
Having significant amounts of money, possibly referencing illicit gains.
I'm great with that right and you know my
Confidence in one's abilities, possibly in reference to handling illicit activities.
Left hand can't do much but I can cook with this here
Reiteration of the ability to achieve something significant despite limitations.
Not like that other shit you had, I can't even fuck with this here
Continued dissatisfaction with the current situation compared to the past.
Hundred bands on a chain, tell 'em look at this here
Reassertion of success through wealth and the risks taken to attain it.
We took the risk, nigga, you don't know what it took to get here
Emphasizing the sacrifices and challenges faced to reach the current position.
Can't hit the block without the shine, what it took to get here
Unable to go unnoticed without flaunting success, underscoring the journey to achieve it.
Stand down hard times, what it took to get here
Enduring difficult times and challenges to achieve success.
Lotta pain, a lot of cryin', what it took to get here
Acknowledging the emotional toll and hardships faced to attain the current status.
And I'm all out my mind, just to get here
Suggesting a state of mental strain or instability in the pursuit of success.
Window shoppin' for a chain tell 'em look at this here
Showcasing extravagance, inviting attention to material possessions as a result of success.
Comment