All of My Life
Surviving Streets: Txny Warren's Tale of Resilience
Lyrics
My momma hoping that I change my way's
Expressing the hope of the speaker's mother for a positive change in the speaker's behavior.
I told her to just hold on we gon' make a way
The speaker reassures their mother to be patient as they work towards creating a better life.
Sometimes I wanna take a break all this giving just for them to take away
Expressing a desire for a break due to the challenges of giving to others only to have things taken away.
All of my life I survived in these streets Ima die in these streets yeah yeah
Life story of the speaker, emphasizing survival and an expectation of dying in the streets.
I put my heart on the line so I ride with that heat you don't grind you don't eat yeah yeah
The speaker emphasizes dedication and effort, suggesting that success comes from hard work and determination.
Lately they just wanna see me down
People around the speaker want to witness their downfall or failure.
Lately ain't nobody been around
The speaker notes a lack of presence and support from others recently.
All of my life I survived in these streets Ima die in these streets yeah yeah
Reiteration of the speaker's life being intertwined with the streets, implying a fatalistic view.
Oooooh ooooh oh oooh
A vocal expression, possibly emotional or celebratory.
I put my all in this shit just to ball like a bitch
The speaker invests their all into their endeavors with the aim of achieving success.
Now I ball off them bricks (Yeah thats ten on the fit)
Success is depicted through material wealth, such as expensive clothing.
Carmelo with the Nicks
Comparison of the speaker to Carmelo Anthony, suggesting a high level of achievement.
Donatello with the stick
Reference to a fictional character, Donatello, and a "stick," possibly a weapon, indicating readiness for defense.
Always looking like a lick (Yeah ya try me get hit)
The speaker's appearance may attract trouble, and there's a warning that attempting harm will result in retaliation.
I keep it three G cuz that's what's in my blunt now
Reference to keeping it genuine or "three G" in the context of smoking marijuana.
These diamonds fuji ain't no need to stunt now
The speaker has valuable diamond jewelry, and there's no need to show off because it's obvious.
All these hoe's sleazy they know we up now
Reference to the promiscuity of certain individuals now that the speaker is successful.
My life's a motion picture I'm in the cut now
The speaker's life is now like a movie, and they are in a hidden or safe place.
I was down bad but a nigga up now
The speaker has risen from a difficult situation and is now in a better position.
Let a nigga try to slide he getting shot down
A warning to potential adversaries that they will face consequences if they try to harm the speaker.
Out here niggas'll nail you for a couple dollars
Highlighting the dangerous nature of the streets, where individuals may resort to violence for financial gain.
Had to learn to swim with the sharks and the pirañas
Metaphorically, the speaker had to learn survival skills in a harsh environment with dangerous individuals.
In these streets I stand tall in my Fear of God joggers
The speaker stands confidently in fashionable clothing, emphasizing their elevated status.
Where I'm from you ain't never promised tomorrow
Recognition that life is unpredictable, and one cannot be certain of a future.
Young boys gon' shoot it out if its a problem
The speaker acknowledges the readiness of young individuals to resort to violence to resolve conflicts.
Where I'm from it's the bottom of the bottom
Describing the speaker's origin as being from the lowest socio-economic status.
(All of my life)
Repetition of the theme that the speaker's entire life is entwined with the streets.
All of my life I survived in these streets Ima die in these streets yeah yeah
Reiteration of the speaker's connection to the streets and the expectation of a fatal outcome.
I put my heart on the line so I ride with that heat you don't grind you don't eat yeah yeah
Emphasizing the importance of hard work and determination for survival and success.
Lately they just wanna see me down
Observation that people wish for the speaker's failure or downfall.
Lately ain't nobody been around
Noting the absence of support or presence from others in the speaker's life recently.
All of my life I survived in these streets Ima die in these streets yeah yeah
Final reiteration of the speaker's expectation to meet a fatal end in the streets.
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