Lyrics
As poor as you may be,
Financial struggles are acknowledged, emphasizing potential harm to one's family.
the only one you're hurting is your family.
Highlighting that one's actions, even driven by poverty, can negatively impact their family.
Robbing yourself, it makes no sense.
Committing self-destructive acts, like theft, is illogical and harmful.
You steal a million but then end up with cents..
An observation on the futility of stealing large sums only to end up with very little.
Cause the devil dances in empty pockets
Suggesting that negative consequences follow financial emptiness, and the devil is a metaphorical presence.
and you're never gonna win by firing rockets.
Emphasizing that using destructive means (firing rockets) won't lead to success.
Hear me when I say.
An imperative statement, urging the listener to pay attention to the message.
So much chaos in these streets, you see that.
Describing chaos in the streets, acknowledging the harsh realities of life.
From the heat there's no retreat, you know that.
Highlighting the inescapable nature of challenges and difficulties.
To the less you only beat, you hear that?
Suggesting that negativity only brings more negativity.
You can't handle no defeat..
Emphasizing the importance of resilience and the ability to handle challenges.
But the devil dances in empty pockets
Reiterating the theme that negative consequences follow financial emptiness, with a devil metaphor.
and you're never gonna win by firing rockets.
Reinforcing the idea that destructive methods won't lead to success.
Hear me when I say.
Reiteration of the importance of paying attention to the message being conveyed.
Oh, we don't need that to know.
Expressing a rejection of destructive actions and their consequences.
Oh, we don't need that.
Reaffirming the rejection of destructive behavior.
Because playing with the devil
Introducing the metaphor of "playing with the devil" as engaging in negative actions.
causes the lightning and thunder.
Connecting playing with the devil to the potential for destructive forces like lightning and thunder.
Oh, here's what we gotta do is move this forward,
Proposing a proactive approach to move forward and confront challenges.
tell him that we're coming through.
Sending a message to the devil, metaphorically confronting negativity.
I smell that plastic burning.
Sensory description, possibly suggesting a harmful consequence or reaction to negativity.
Sobered from burning plastic.
Indicating a shift from a negative state (burning plastic) to sobriety or clarity.
Because playing with the devil
Reiteration of the connection between playing with the devil and experiencing negative consequences.
causes the lightning and thunder.
Reemphasizing the potential for destructive forces like lightning and thunder.
Oh, here's what we gotta do is move this forward,
Repeating the proactive approach to move forward and confront challenges.
tell him that we're coming through.
Reiterating the message of readiness to confront negativity and challenges.
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