Paper Cuts

Street Dreams and Paper Cuts: A Tale of Ambition and Sacrifice
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Lyrics

What you see when you see me?

Reflection on how others perceive the speaker.

Think about me in yo sleep

Asking someone to think about the speaker before sleep, suggesting significance in their thoughts.

Having motion fuck the beef, I'll still sit on a nigga street

Choosing peace over conflict, despite potential challenges.

I'm just trynna knock a feet, only want bitches next to me

Expressing desire for intimacy and companionship.

All yo secrets safe with me

Assurance of keeping secrets confidential.

Baby girl don't play with me

Warning against playing games or deceit.

Amiri jeans and purple jeans I wear em' both, boy these ain't cheap

Listing expensive clothing items, suggesting a focus on fashion and luxury.

R+A wit marni too, lil fashionista

Referencing brands and expressing a keen interest in fashion.

Aye p'

Introduction of a character or reference ("p'").

She keep calling on my phone like daddy come and make me, that's why her momma hate me

Describing someone's persistent desire for the speaker ("daddy come and make me").

Sip purple like grape street

Indulgence in purple drank, associated with a specific street.

Lil nigga with some ism, I'm finna be eight deep

Reference to a small person with wisdom ("lil nigga with some ism").

Young nigga waste deep, since toddlers wraith dreams

Reflecting on childhood dreams and ambitions ("since toddlers wraith dreams").

Fill his body up with lead

Violent imagery, possibly symbolizing struggles or conflicts.

Boy I ride big body benz, got a camera on the front and on the back when backin' in

Boasting about driving a luxurious car with advanced features.

If yo' bitch hop in this car u probably never see again

Implying the allure and danger of associating with the speaker.

If yo' bitch hop in this car you probably never see again

Reiteration of the potential consequences of being involved with the speaker.

If you on some type of paperwork don't even shake my hand

Disapproval of association with those involved in legal matters.

Two chops we romance, Mary Kate they both twins

Reference to weaponry and a playful mention of famous twins.

Don't know why she thought I stay with her she bet go find a man

Asserting independence and suggesting a lack of commitment.

Running lights with both hands, I just pray that I don't crash

Engaging in risky behavior but hoping for safety.

Counting money gave me paper cuts, bitch don't look at hand

Literal and metaphorical effects of counting money, hinting at the costs of success.

Young nigga get bands, you ain't never need friends

Emphasizing self-reliance and skepticism about friendships.

Counting money gave me paper cuts, bitch don't look

Repetition of the theme of monetary success causing harm.

Counting money gave me paper cuts, bitch don't look at my hands

Repetition emphasizing the speaker's reluctance to display financial success.

What you see when you see me?

Reiteration of the question about perception.

Think about me in yo' aye

Repetition of prompting thoughts about the speaker before sleep.

What you see when you see me?

Reiteration of the question about perception.

Think about me in yo sleep

Repetition of prompting thoughts about the speaker before sleep.

Having motion fuck the beef, I'll still sit on a nigga street

Reiteration of choosing peace over conflict.

I'm just trynna knock a feet, only want bitches next to me

Reiteration of the desire for intimacy and selective companionship.

All yo secrets safe with me

Reassurance of confidentiality.

Baby girl don't play with me

Reiteration of the warning against deceit or games.

Amiri jeans and purple jeans I wear em' both, boy these ain't cheap

Reiteration of the speaker's fashion sense and luxury items.

R+A wit marni too, lil fashionista

Reiteration of the speaker's interest in fashion brands.

Aye p'

Unexplained mention of "Aye p'".

She keep calling on my phone like daddy come and make me, that's why her momma hate me

Reference to a romantic or intimate relationship, causing parental disapproval.

Sip purple like grape street

Reiteration of indulging in purple drank, emphasizing a lifestyle choice.

Young nigga get bands, you ain't never need friends

Emphasis on self-sufficiency, implying a lack of reliance on friends.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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