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Life flashed before my eyes, we all came up different
Reflecting on life experiences that shaped individuals differently.
When ya cousins would come over stuff came up missin
Recalling times when belongings would go missing when cousins visited.
I used to cover up, stutter and slur
Describing past behavior of concealing and struggling to communicate.
But now-a-days i let my hands talk instead of my words
Choosing actions over words in current situations.
I'm from my city, on the west side, got it read like a map
Identifying with the west side of the city, symbolized as a map.
Hood plaques on a wall is how you know where you at
Recognition of neighborhood identity through plaques on walls.
The 22 to Sunflower, steady knockin city-wide
Referencing a specific route, 22 to Sunflower, as a city-wide identifier.
That old school will blow your mind from New Hope to the 55
Highlighting the impact of an old school vehicle on memories.
The summer is warm, the breeze is cool
Setting the scene with warm summers and cool breezes.
The ladies are fire, the trees are too
Appreciating the attractiveness of both women and nature.
We stay livin what you call entertainment
Living a lifestyle considered entertaining by others.
From the beach to the cracks in the pavement
Experiencing life from scenic beaches to urban pavement cracks.
Its who we are now lets go
Embracing the current identity and urging others to join.
If I ever say I put it on my mama, know the fur coat cost me a mill
Pledging a costly commitment with the mention of a fur coat.
I know I can dream while I'm sleep, eyes open, I'ma make sure it's real
Determined to make dreams a reality with open eyes.
Hanging out the window like Pac, middle fingers up and that's how we feel
Expressing defiance and confidence, drawing a parallel to Tupac.
Even when I eat, we all eat, the team stay winnin, you know the deal
Emphasizing collective success, where everyone benefits.
Free all of my usos, Mop, Fatty, and Buggz
Advocating for the release of close associates, emphasizing loyalty.
Loyalty over everything, we just been callin it love
Prioritizing loyalty in relationships, equating it to love.
Been with it from the sand box, now we get it from the mud
Tracing a longstanding connection from childhood to challenging times.
Hit the streets with the saints, went to church with the thugs
Blending diverse experiences, from religious settings to street life.
Running down the ice cream trucks, everyone had it but me
Recollecting childhood memories, feeling left out from shared experiences.
Wants and needs aint ever the same, ain't nothing in life is free
Highlighting the distinction between wants and needs, emphasizing life's challenges.
Consequences for looking like me, having a home isn't cheap
Acknowledging societal consequences based on appearance and financial struggles.
The milk is always expensive and the honey will never be sweet
Commenting on the costs of essential items, portraying life's hardships.
I'm good on all that
Expressing contentment and detachment from negative aspects of life.
I had the world poppin like some acne
Recalling a time of popularity, likening it to acne.
They panickin, now its poppin like some Prozac
Noting a shift to a more controlled and stable situation, akin to Prozac.
Party all night, but stay ready when it go down
Balancing enjoyment with readiness for challenges.
From 3rd&Shelton to yo town we got it from here
Asserting a sense of responsibility for both local and broader communities.
If I ever say I put it on my mama, know the fur coat cost me a mill
Reiterating a high-stakes commitment, emphasizing the cost.
I know I can dream while I'm sleep, eyes open, I'ma make sure it's real
Remaining determined to achieve dreams with a wakeful mindset.
Hanging out the window like Pac, middle fingers up and that's how we feel
Continuing to express defiance and confidence, echoing Tupac's style.
Even when I eat, we all eat, the team stay winnin, you know the deal
Reiterating collective success, emphasizing the team's continuous victory.
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