Humble 'em
Soulful Struggles: TNO x FRESHIE's Raw Reflections on Loyalty and Growth
Lyrics
Ain’t a killa but I rather take they soul before they take mine
Affirms a non-violent stance but expresses a preference to overcome challenges before succumbing.
Let’s before real tno was poppin before a co-sign
Reflects on a time before gaining popularity and external validation.
You in my face ain’t talking cake it’s best to get up out it
Suggests avoiding discussions that do not involve financial matters.
I seen my dawg change that why I put trust in nobody
Shares distrust due to witnessing a friend's change, leading to a lack of trust in others.
Heard a couple goofys plottin we gon see bout it
Acknowledges awareness of potential threats and plans to address them.
Crazy how the internet make people hard body
Comments on the facade created by the internet, portraying people as tough.
Middle finger to anybody who think they a big homie
Expresses disregard for those claiming authority or superiority.
You knew the situation but you pressed to push the line fo me
Criticizes someone for pushing boundaries despite understanding the situation.
Stay true to yo word playa stand on it
Encourages staying true to one's promises and standing by them.
I ain’t touched them m’s yet but I plan on it
Shares ambition to accumulate wealth (represented by 'M's) in the future.
I’m on papers play it safe ion promote violence
Reveals adherence to legal constraints and discourages promoting violence.
Bring that energy face to face see how we go bout it
Challenges others to confront face-to-face, inviting confrontation.
Turnt up like the ratchet hoes in the lunch line
Describes a high-energy state similar to enthusiastic individuals in a lunch line.
Duck who I ain’t duckin nun but the 1 time
Declares avoidance of specific troubles, only concerned about police encounters.
Burn sumn shottas don’t freeze up when it’s crunch time
Urges maintaining composure in challenging situations, particularly when crucial decisions are required.
Ain’t a killa but I rather take they soul before they take mine
Repeats the idea of not being a killer but emphasizing self-preservation.
Let’s before real tno was poppin before a co-sign
Reiterates a pre-fame era and dismisses the need for external validation.
I thought they had my best interest but it wasn’t that
Expresses disappointment in individuals who appeared supportive but were not.
Just some bitter old heads trynna hold us back
Attributes setbacks to older individuals trying to hinder progress.
If you gon tell a story pretty please tell it right
Requests accurate storytelling, emphasizing the importance of truth.
You was bout to quit until whoop brought you back to life
Credits someone (Whoop) with motivating and reviving one's purpose.
I ain’t neva broke the code with nun of my illas
Denies violating principles with associates.
How you do a nigga janky and expecting peaches
Questions the morality of mistreating others while expecting positive outcomes.
Ain’t gotta prove shit boy I know what happen
Claims knowledge of events without the need to prove them.
Leave em nervous on purpose he ain’t get a reaction
Intentionally leaves others anxious without a reaction.
We can’t keep it player pimpin & gon bout our business
Encourages a business-like approach without unnecessary confrontation.
Don’t mean I’m scared to take it there & the lord is my witness
Asserts a willingness to confront challenges, invoking a connection with faith.
Left my demons in the past but we be in cahoots
Mentions overcoming past struggles but acknowledges lingering challenges.
A broke girl turn me off quick to give her the boot
Expresses a disinterest in financially struggling individuals.
Put my trust in you shorty I’ll be a foo
Admits vulnerability by putting trust in someone, risking being taken advantage of.
Made my circle smaller that’s why I downsized to a coupe
Reduces the size of one's social circle for increased efficiency.
She blowing up my cellular but I ain’t call her back
Acknowledges communication but intentionally avoids responding.
Sent a long paragraph it’s to late for that
Reveals receiving a lengthy message but deems it too late for a response.
She say I hate you I hope you die I told her roger that
Dismisses negative emotions from others, maintaining emotional detachment.
Got her sister that’s a thot posting clout snaps
References someone close engaging in attention-seeking behavior.
Told her sister come this way so I can show her imma dog in it
Invites someone's sister with the intention of engaging in a casual relationship.
I sorry for the wait I shoulda been hit it
Apologizes for delayed action, acknowledging a missed opportunity.
Keep my name out yo lips & put my balls in em
Advises others to refrain from discussing the speaker and instead focus on intimate matters.
Hakuna matata to yo option if you ain’t paying my denims
Uses "Hakuna Matata" to convey a carefree attitude towards opinions if they don't contribute financially.
Every time I pull up it’s handshakes and hugs
Describes positive receptions with handshakes and hugs during social interactions.
This all started because ecko ain’t wanna get in the gloves
Attributes the origin of the situation to a dispute with "Ecko" about not participating in a physical confrontation.
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