Red Summer
Uptown Chronicles: Savya Worldwide's Summer Saga
Lyrics
One nigga, two, three nigga, four nigga fo'
Indicating numerical count of individuals, using a slang term ("nigga") in a colloquial manner.
Uptown, let's go
Expressing readiness to move or take action in the Uptown area.
Uh, look, look, look
Setting the tone for upcoming reflections or observations.
We invented the summer, couldn't even read English
Claiming authorship of the concept of summer, despite challenges like illiteracy.
Imagine going through hell, pinching yourself when you see demons
Imagining a challenging experience, possibly related to encountering difficulties or negativity.
I was raised with killers, they ain't even need reasons
Highlighting a background surrounded by dangerous individuals without clear motivations.
Uptown from the underground, buried and still breathing
Emphasizing resilience and survival despite being metaphorically buried.
Sign a deal, skip meetings, not loyal to contracts
Revealing a non-conventional approach to professional commitments, avoiding formalities.
My whole city grimey, kill anybody in my contacts
Portraying a tough environment where contacts are capable of lethal actions.
When it was really gangster, now they just hide rats
Reflecting on a shift from a genuinely gangster era to a time of concealing weaknesses.
Now they praying for winter, like niggas ain't tried that
Mocking the desire for difficulties by referencing the preference for winter challenges.
Still beastin', in the heat of the coldest season
Remaining strong and powerful during the harshest times.
Had to laugh at some non-believers
Acknowledging skepticism from non-believers and finding humor in it.
They woke a giant who was fine with sleeping
Awakening and asserting dominance after a period of dormancy.
I've exceeded a human being
Claiming to have surpassed ordinary human capabilities.
Won't say an angel but I've been seen with wings
Suggesting a significant, possibly spiritual, experience.
Doc say that I'm seeing things
Acknowledging skepticism or disbelief from others.
Real nigga living all the dreams
Emphasizing authenticity and success in realizing personal dreams.
I blew up in my city, what more can you ask for
Celebrating success and recognition within the local community.
Streaming worldwide, still don't got a passport
Highlighting global impact despite lacking certain privileges.
Still don't got a slave deal, but we all in the same field
Asserting independence in the music industry without succumbing to restrictive contracts.
Master took me in, dark skin, they respect that I stayed real
Acknowledging acceptance by a mentor figure and maintaining authenticity.
We the Nu Klan
Identifying a group or community with a bold reference.
Made a white bitch a huge fan
Describing the influence and impact on diverse audiences.
Made the bitch buy a Louie bag, just to put the doobies in
Illustrating the influence on a person's purchasing behavior.
Bet I do reach ten, or one-hundred like Drake say
Expressing confidence in achieving widespread recognition, referencing Drake.
We invented the summer, had niggas like mayday, mayday
Reiterating authorship of the concept of summer and the impact it has on people.
Clap City
Referring to a location or community with a positive association.
Uptown, see 'em vibe with me
Encouraging a positive and energetic interaction from the Uptown community.
Clique, Northsiders with me
Indicating camaraderie with a specific group from the northern part of the city.
Bust down two then we slide him fifty
Describing a transaction or action involving a valuable item or amount.
Shit was alright just kind of sticky
Reflecting on a situation that was challenging but manageable.
Heard nigga cap that he kind of pretty
Addressing perceptions of physical appearance with a touch of humor.
Four dance to a nine and we call it grittin'
Describing a specific exchange or transaction involving numbers and intensity.
Fo' dance to a nine and we call it grittin'
Repeating the concept of an exchange involving numbers and intensity.
Bey
Concluding the lyrics with a reference to a well-known figure, possibly for emphasis.
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