Hood Mind
Hood Mind Chronicles: Street Wisdom in Every Rhyme
Lyrics
YOOOO
Expressing enthusiasm or getting attention.
STARTED WITH A OUNCE............GOT IT TO A BRICK
Started with a small amount of a substance (likely drugs) and expanded it to a larger quantity (brick).
DON'T MATTER WHERE WE GO, YA KNOW WE GOT THAT SHIIII....
No matter the location, they possess illegal substances.
All bout where ya from, what ya always known
Identity is tied to one's origin and upbringing.
Ya know bout getting paper, it'll never be gone
Understanding how to make money ensures financial stability.
You can be up in a mansion, even in a trailer
Regardless of living in luxury or poverty, financial knowledge is crucial.
Still be sittin' pretty if ya know bout gettin' paper
Financially comfortable if knowledgeable about making money.
Don't matter where you're at, don't matter what you're doin'
Your location and actions don't affect your mindset if you have a 'hood mind' (understanding of street life).
If ya got a hood mind, you don't ever wanna lose it
Having a 'hood mind' prevents losing touch with street smarts.
Know how to hustle, always got a grind
Knowing how to work hard and constantly earn money.
You can get that paper anywhere, any way, any time
Ability to make money through various means and at any time.
Pockets stay nice, always be eatin
Having sufficient money to live comfortably.
You can buy what ya want and paper gets them girls freaky
Money can be used to attract attention from women.
Rob, kill, shoot, steal, workin' with that weight
Engaged in illegal activities related to violence or drugs.
Gotta eat and feed your fam, get paper every day
Necessity to earn money regularly to support family.
Out here hustlin' ya only tryin' shine
Striving for success and recognition in the streets.
Ya always be happy if ya got that hood mind
Happiness is tied to having a 'hood mind' and its understanding.
H-O-O-D M-I-N-D
Reiteration emphasizing the importance of maintaining a 'hood mind' and staying connected to the streets for survival.
KEEP A HOOD MIND PUT IN WORK DAILY
-H-O-O-D M-I-N-D
-YA GOTTA STAY GUTTER KEEP IT STRAIGHT STREETS
-H-O-O-D M-I-N-D
-KEEP A HOOD MIND PUT IN WORK DAILY
-H-O-O-D M-I-N-D
-YA GOTTA STAY GUTTER KEEP IT STRAIGHT STREETS
-Stay hood, get rich, rappin' or ya trap it
Ways to achieve wealth through music or drug dealing.
They got the same flip, it's just records or ya bag it
Similarities between selling records and selling drugs, both profitable.
Got the same clients, got that covered
Both professions have similar clienteles and perks.
Both get ya bitches, you just never wanna love her
Relationships in these contexts tend to be superficial.
Do a hit and run, poke her then ya leave
Describing a disrespectful and exploitative sexual encounter.
Just met her last night, she got bruises on her knees
-Rub them tonsils, stab that throat
-Say "Bitch you just swallowed, now it's time to go"
-Need to get that paper, missed six calls
Urgency to attend to drug-related business despite personal affairs.
They wanted nine each, that's a brick and a half gone
-Need to hop in the whip.......flip this brick
-Know ya love me girl.........still just a bitch
-Need to be quiet, girl bounce out
-Know I stay busy, I serve this whole town
-Got six stops and my phone keeps ringin'
Willingness to fulfill customer demands without concern.
Don't care what they want, I got it and I bring it
-H-O-O-D M-I-N-D
Repeated emphasis on maintaining a 'hood mind' and staying true to the streets.
KEEP A HOOD MIND PUT IN WORK DAILY
-H-O-O-D M-I-N-D
-YA GOTTA STAY GUTTER KEEP IT STRAIGHT STREETS
-H-O-O-D M-I-N-D
-KEEP A HOOD MIND PUT IN WORK DAILY
-H-O-O-D M-I-N-D
-YA GOTTA STAY GUTTER KEEP IT STRAIGHT STREETS
-When everybody knows you there always be a snitch
Warning about the risks of being a known figure in illegal activities.
Only popped with a blunt, still talk quick
Even a minor mistake can lead to legal consequences.
So I caught a charge, did my time, kept my mouth shut
Accepting consequences of illegal actions without betrayal.
Now i'm up at UVA, I switched my game up
Transitioning to legal endeavors while maintaining the same mindset.
I do it straight legal, still got the same mind
-I still get mine, just write my life in rhymes
Utilizing personal experiences to guide others positively.
Learn from my mistakes, help you prosper
-She gettin' too personal.......RIGHT NOW STOP HER!!!!
Describing controlling and manipulative behavior in relationships.
She know ya get paper, don't need to know how
-Say "Bitch I bought this gold........diamonds in ya mouth"
-Tell her stay happy, spread legs, bend over
-Give it to her right, she remember what she told ya
-She never ask again, be happy what she got
Using and discarding relationships for personal gain.
Give it bout a month, change numbers switch spots
-She'll wonder what happened to her one true love
-Spoil a new bitch, switch 'em up by the month.
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