Graduation Day
Graduation Day Revelations: Street Wisdom and Life's Transformative Journey
Lyrics
Once bought a tec with a body on it
Reflecting on a past incident where the speaker acquired a firearm with a history of violence.
it took a life, I put a profit on it
The firearm was used to take a life, and the speaker gained financial benefit from this action.
soldier of crooks and books
Describing oneself as a combination of a criminal ("crooks") and an intellectual ("books").
threw some knowledge on it
The speaker added knowledge or wisdom to the criminal aspect of their identity.
penning street topics
Writing about street-related subjects and issues with a pen.
graduated to drum loops and polyphonics
Transitioning from street life to creating music using drum loops and polyphonic sounds.
pen and pad, watch me molly wop it
Expressing confidence in writing with a pen and pad, metaphorically asserting dominance ("molly wop").
getting high before the Bulls & SuperSonics
Getting high before watching basketball games involving the Chicago Bulls and Seattle SuperSonics.
live from game six
Referencing a pivotal moment in basketball history, possibly indicating a significant personal event.
after souls of friends lift to the abyss
After losing friends, contemplating the afterlife ("abyss").
codes of streets switched
Changing moral principles and behaviors based on the unwritten rules of the streets.
in my world there was no Good Day blimp
Describing a world without positive influences, possibly referencing a lack of optimism.
sick of death didn't want to be next
Expressing a desire to avoid death and the fear of becoming the next victim.
smoked out against the headrest
Using substances to cope with stress or trauma, as indicated by being "smoked out against the headrest."
reflect on the temptress, feeling neglect
Reflecting on past relationships and feeling neglected.
wondering if
Contemplating the uncertainty of parenthood and questioning the paternity of a child.
the seed in her belly is mine or his?
Raising doubt about the speaker's biological connection to a child, possibly due to a complicated relationship.
infatuation came and
Experiencing intense attraction that transformed the speaker's life, possibly for the better.
turned my life into graduation day
Associating the infatuation with positive personal growth and development, akin to a graduation day.
looking to get paid
Seeking financial success and stability.
now my daughter's walking
Observing the daughter's development and taking steps to improve financial well-being.
I start stocking my pockets
Accumulating wealth and wisdom, possibly through legal means like hydroponics (plant cultivation).
with dough and logic from hydroponics
Rejecting unnecessary drama or trouble, prioritizing the safety and well-being of loved ones.
no more nonsense, you fuck with mine
Asserting a protective stance over family and warning against causing harm.
you get to kiss the glock tip
Threatening consequences (kissing the glock tip) for those who pose a threat to the speaker's loved ones.
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