Street Therapy
Street Wisdom: Navigating Life's Challenges with Sincerest Don
Lyrics
And Lately I been Stuck up in my own thoughts
Reflecting on being trapped in one's own thoughts recently.
Remember nights in the trap tryna get them zones off
Recalling nights spent in the trap trying to sell drugs (zones).
Smokers calling back to back, sometimes I cut the phone off
Receiving constant calls from drug users, occasionally ignoring them.
Soon as you get em in the air, your ya own boss
Upon successfully selling drugs, achieving a sense of independence.
& what's this I'm hearing through the grapevine?
Referencing rumors or gossip circulating about the artist.
Niggas see I caught fire, now they hating from the baseline
People expressing envy or hatred now that the artist has gained success.
Fuck em, I can't waste time
Not willing to waste time on those who harbor negativity.
I did for the westside
Dedication to the westside, possibly a reference to a specific location.
Dumfries home of hustlers, but it's sad some of the best die
Recognition of the challenging environment where successful hustlers may meet unfortunate fates.
& I can't even hold you, lost pop, at first I couldn't cry
Mourning the loss of a significant person (pop) and struggling to express emotions initially.
Swear every play I made that day, I felt em by my side
Feeling the presence of the lost person during every significant action.
And they gon take ya love for granted, when ya heart this size
Warning about the tendency for others to take love for granted when the person's heart is generous.
Just know I'm clutching, before tears roll from my mama eyes
Asserting readiness to defend loved ones before allowing them to cry.
I was the one they ain't expect to make it
Being an unexpected success story, defying expectations.
The underdog now everybody favorite
Transforming from an underdog to a favorite among people.
I gotta spit for the ones, without the voice to say it
Dedicating music to those without a voice and expressing oneself for their sake.
& I gotta get it for my sons, & I ain't even make em
Motivation to succeed for the sake of future generations, despite not having children yet.
Heard it's some niggas, tryna put me in the cross
Awareness of potential threats from others trying to harm the artist.
If it's up, then it's stuck, & I put that on my dawg
Commitment to face challenges boldly and loyalty to a friend or companion (dawg).
I been moving like the boss, I'm just tryna ball
Adopting a leadership role and aspiring to achieve greatness.
Whether back against the wall, imma stand tall
Determined to stand tall even when faced with adversity.
Heard it's some niggas, tryna put me in the cross
Reiteration of potential threats to the artist's well-being.
If it's up, then it's stuck, & I put that on my dawg
Recommitting to facing challenges head-on and emphasizing loyalty.
I been moving like the boss, I'm just tryna ball
Continued pursuit of success and leadership despite obstacles.
Whether back against the wall, imma stand tall
Reiterating the commitment to stand tall in difficult situations.
Too many nights, I prayed a hustlers prayer
Reflecting on nights spent praying for success in a life of hustling.
One of my dawgs coming home, the other back to jail
Mentioning the contrasting fates of friends, with one coming home and another returning to jail.
We had a choice to live dormant, or get a vacuum seal
Having the choice to remain inactive or engage in illegal activities to survive.
Too unimpressed wit these rappers, cause y'all ain't trap for real
Expressing dissatisfaction with fake rappers who haven't experienced the harsh realities of street life.
This my life in the sunshine, living each & every punchline
Describing life positively, finding joy in every aspect, including the struggles.
& they love saying crime pay, but rarely ever mention one time
Criticizing the romanticization of crime without acknowledging its consequences.
That's blind leading the blind, this a different type of time
Commenting on the lack of true leadership, emphasizing a different understanding of time.
Kept it real before a deal, that's the bottom line
Prioritizing authenticity and honesty even before achieving success in the music industry.
Heard it's some niggas, tryna put me in the cross
Reiteration of potential threats and the commitment to face them.
If it's up, then it's stuck, & I put that on my dawg
Recommitment to facing challenges boldly and loyalty to a friend or companion (dawg).
I been moving like the boss, I'm just tryna ball
Continued pursuit of success and leadership despite obstacles.
Whether back against the wall, imma stand tall
Determined to stand tall even when faced with adversity.
Heard it's some niggas, tryna put me in the cross
Reiteration of potential threats to the artist's well-being.
If it's up, then it's stuck, & I put that on my dawg
Recommitting to facing challenges head-on and emphasizing loyalty.
I been moving like the boss, I'm just tryna ball
Continued pursuit of success and leadership despite obstacles.
Whether back against the wall, imma stand tall
Reiterating the commitment to stand tall in difficult situations.
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