Vietnam
Rise from the Streets: TommyGun Nino's Journey Through the Concrete Jungle
Lyrics
Ok now my face card should be verified how I keep dat blue check on me
Desire for official validation through a blue checkmark on social media.
Imma do for self cuz when I’m down nobody checked on me
Self-reliance due to lack of support during tough times.
Ain’t no rules Outchea cuz if it was dey killed the referee
There are no clear guidelines in this environment; rules have been disregarded.
And y’all can’t see me at my worst so y’all can’t get the best of me
Others haven't seen the speaker's lowest points, hence they can't define the speaker's true strength.
I can’t get no sleep til I put my ma in a Range Rover
The speaker feels restless until they can provide their mother with a luxurious car (Range Rover).
No bars for opps feel like I’m Hov on the Takeover
Confidence in facing adversaries without hesitation, likened to Jay-Z's dominance in the "Takeover" track.
2 new trips one clean one dirty wrapped with dirty duct tape on em
Handling both legal and illegal matters discreetly, using dual trips concealed in duct tape.
Play yo boys be lookin for ya like Doug off of The Hangover
Cautionary reference to evading trouble akin to a character in "The Hangover."
I could show you how to make these bands, but it’s secretive
Ability to generate money explained but kept secretively.
Solo in the studio so Aint nobody leakin shit
Working alone in the studio to prevent any leaks of unfinished work.
Fish bowl cuz the dope in the compartment when 12 see da whip
Hiding illegal substances in the car to evade detection by law enforcement.
Dealership want pay stubs but I get paid off illegal shit
Unable to provide legitimate pay stubs for dealership requirements as income is from illegal activities.
Ugh fuck bout what you heard
Disregard for rumors or hearsay.
Ballin like the Spurs
Living extravagantly like the San Antonio Spurs basketball team.
Hit yo mall and splurge
Spending lavishly upon visiting malls.
They say that I’m cold, don’t get freezer burn
Unaffected by criticism, staying cool despite challenges.
Walk inside the bank smell just like dank they like "Uh, 'Scuse me sir", make they heads all turn
Entering a bank smelling of marijuana, causing heads to turn.
Designer drippin in some burr burr burberry
Wearing expensive designer brand clothes (Burberry).
Dees niggas scary
Others are perceived as fearful or cowardly.
They don’t effect
They don't have an impact on the speaker's life.
Chasin dat da Vinci strips dat fetti
Pursuing wealth represented by references to money (Da Vinci strips, fetti).
We gettin married
Symbolic reference to commitment and loyalty to money.
Tennis chains they lookin like spaghetti
Expensive diamond necklaces likened to spaghetti.
Armani dis ain’t Eddie Bauer keep dat Pelle Pelle
Preference for high-end designer brands over others.
Dees hoes ain’t ready
Women aren't prepared or capable of handling certain situations.
Take a trip to to Wells Fargo
Visiting the bank to handle finances.
Got 40 in my cargos
Carrying a concealed weapon (40) in cargo pants.
My bales come by the carload
Large quantities of illegal substances arriving consistently.
I need my money pronto
Urgency in needing money immediately.
Finesse dem hoes they all slow
Skilfully manipulating women for financial gain.
Gave her 1500 and a bag of icy narcos
Transaction involving money and drugs given to a woman.
My role model is El Chapo
Admiration for El Chapo as a figure to emulate.
Ugh
Expression of frustration or disapproval.
Walk round wit dat rod
Carrying a firearm for protection.
Y’all lil boys ain’t hard
Dismissing others as not tough or strong.
Got game but I charge
Monetizing skills and not offering services for free.
Best stay in yo lane or get burned like yo broad
Warning others to avoid confrontation or suffer consequences.
Racks inside my palm charms all up my arm
Wealth symbolized by jewelry on the speaker's arm.
Went got dat bomb
Obtaining high-quality illegal substances.
Zone 4 but been trappin since they called EA lil Vietnam
Living in an area synonymous with turmoil and crime.
Hood sound like Mufasa, roarin when I’m in the whip
Comparing the neighborhood to the powerful and commanding character Mufasa from "The Lion King."
Welcome back like Kotter what they said at the dealership
Receiving a warm welcome upon returning to a familiar place.
Geeked up like a Rasta, rollin up some different shit
Under the influence of drugs, rolling a joint using different substances.
I ain’t with the chatter, run up my blue chips and dip
Not interested in idle talk, focusing on increasing wealth.
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