Hoodtalez
Transforming Struggles into Success: Rico Wavez Hood Tale
Lyrics
Spent too many years inside this hood, oh oh
Reflecting on spending numerous years within a challenging environment or community.
I done spent too many years inside this hood
Reiteration of spending a significant amount of time in the same difficult neighborhood.
And I done shed too many tears inside this hood
Expressing having cried extensively while enduring hardships in the neighborhood.
But if I could change some things you know I would
Desire for change and improvement in life, acknowledging past mistakes or struggles.
Cause I'd do anything to make sure that we good
Commitment to doing anything necessary to ensure the well-being and success of the community.
I done spent too many years inside this hood
Repetition of spending a substantial amount of time within the challenging environment.
And I done shed too many tears inside this hood
Reiteration of experiencing emotional difficulties while living in the same neighborhood.
But if I could change some things you know I would
Reaffirmation of the desire for change and improvement in personal and community life.
Cause I'd do anything to make sure that we good
Continued commitment to doing whatever it takes to ensure the well-being of the community.
Really don't know what to do, getting rich my only plan
Expressing uncertainty about the future and focusing on becoming wealthy as the primary goal.
Looked up to the dealers so I started playing with them grams
Admiring drug dealers and getting involved in illicit activities like handling drugs.
Uber eats and free shoes, started playing with them scams
Engaging in fraudulent activities like Uber eats and scams to survive or thrive.
Hate being alone, I think that's why I'm always with my mans
Disliking solitude and seeking companionship, possibly leading to involvement in risky situations with friends.
Said lately I been off the wall and I don't even rock no vans
Acknowledging recent erratic behavior and no longer adhering to a particular lifestyle (e.g., wearing Vans).
They say I'm acting different, really I just had a change of plans
Addressing perceptions of changed behavior, clarifying that it's a result of personal growth and evolving plans.
How you throw dirt on my name, see me try and shake my hand
Expressing frustration about others tarnishing one's reputation despite attempts at reconciliation.
Don't wanna end up like the rest, I'd rather be a businessman
Rejecting a negative fate and aspiring to be a successful entrepreneur or businessperson.
Cause when you start to get some money you don't do nothing for free
Highlighting the shift in mindset with financial success, emphasizing the importance of earning.
When you don't know nothing else it makes it hard for you to leave
Exploring the difficulty of leaving a familiar but challenging environment due to lack of alternatives.
All this smoke inside my lungs it makes it hard for me to breathe
Metaphorically addressing the impact of hardships on one's well-being, making it difficult to breathe.
I'm just telling you the truth, I wear my heart up on my sleeve
Asserting honesty and openness, symbolized by wearing one's heart on the sleeve.
I done spent too many years inside this hood
Repetition of the prolonged stay within the challenging neighborhood.
And I done shed too many tears inside this hood
Reiteration of experiencing emotional difficulties while living in the same neighborhood.
But if I could change some things you know I would
Reaffirmation of the desire for change and improvement in personal and community life.
Cause I'd do anything to make sure that we good
Continued commitment to doing whatever it takes to ensure the well-being of the community.
I done spent too many years inside this hood
Repetition of spending a substantial amount of time within the challenging environment.
And I done shed too many tears inside this hood
Reiteration of experiencing emotional difficulties while living in the same neighborhood.
But if I could change some things you know I would
Reaffirmation of the desire for change and improvement in personal and community life.
Cause I'd do anything to make sure that we good
Continued commitment to doing whatever it takes to ensure the well-being of the community.
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