Ends Meet
Struggles in Urban Realities
Lyrics
Got a strip club at the end of my street, my bike got jacked it’s been a hell of a week
Reference to a nearby strip club and a recent personal setback involving a stolen bike.
3 am sirens keep me tossin n’ turnin in my sheets
The disruption caused by late-night sirens, affecting the speaker's peace of mind.
Peace of mind, or piece of the pie, capiche compadre it pays to comply
Weighing the choice between personal peace and financial success, emphasizing the benefits of compliance.
No sweat about the aftermath, that’s the lay of the land in this habitat
Acceptance of the consequences in the speaker's environment.
Upfront, there’s more made at the back, you know the areas grey when the markets black
Discrepancies in profit and areas marked by uncertainty and risk.
Oh so you want the best bang for your buck
Desire for maximum value or return on investment.
Big brute bouncers don’t blink twice before they rough you up
Warning about the toughness of security personnel at the strip club.
Rather cut a cheque that’s fat than a cheque that’s clean
Preference for a financially rewarding deal over a morally clean one.
Everyone’s trying to make ends meet, but me I’m at my wit's end
Expression of frustration and exhaustion in the pursuit of financial stability.
Skyscrapers at the city skyline, where you can buy stocks but you can’t buy time
Contrast between the opportunities to invest and the inability to control or purchase time.
Rush hour, sour, better pick up the pace, crabs in a bucket, rats in a race
Mention of a competitive and stressful urban environment.
Twist my arm, no I’m pulling your leg its the death of a salesman, the pursuit to persuade
Reference to the challenges of salesmanship and persuasion.
Streets or boardroom need a clique to contend, a friend of a friend, be not a means to an end
The need for social connections and alliances in both street and corporate settings.
White kicks get dismissed once you kick the can, hey at least you were a part of the brand
The fleeting nature of success, even if associated with a recognizable brand.
Cause if you scratch my back I’ll scratch yours too
Emphasis on mutual favors and cooperation in relationships.
Gold memberships, silver spoons
Reference to social hierarchy and privileges based on wealth.
Rather cut a cheque that’s fat than a cheque that’s clean
Reiteration of the preference for a lucrative deal over a clean one.
Everyone’s trying to make ends meet, it seems
Observation that everyone is struggling to achieve financial stability.
When you play your part, it may feel like you’re screwed from the start
Expression of feeling disadvantaged despite putting in effort.
You look up blinded by flashing lights, and you are left in the dark
Metaphorically blinded by success but left in the dark, emphasizing the uncertainty of achieving goals.
If there’s one thing you’ve learned from the trials on that cold winded winding road
Learning from hardships on life's challenging path.
You’d rather starve with your brothers, than feast on your own
Preference for shared struggle over personal success.
Everyone’s trying to make ends meet
Reiteration that everyone is striving to make ends meet.
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