Lyrics
Family Outcast chasing after three stacks
Feeling like an outcast in the family, pursuing success symbolized by "three stacks" (likely stacks of money).
Once these tracks are mastered then it's gold and platinum plaques
Once mastering these musical tracks, achieving success marked by gold and platinum plaques.
Never getting haunted again by ghost or skeletons in the past
Seeking to escape haunting memories and regrets, leaving behind ghosts and skeletons from the past.
Being broke is a thing in the past now we're drinking liquor from expensive glasses
Overcoming financial struggles, now enjoying a prosperous life symbolized by drinking from expensive glasses.
It's funny how they box us in but you can never count us out
Despite societal limitations, resilience prevails, and they cannot be underestimated or counted out.
Never chase expensive fame
Warning against pursuing fame at any cost, especially if it leads to significant pain or consequences.
You'll wind up in expensive pain
Emphasizing the potential negative outcomes of chasing after expensive fame.
For years family had strains
Family relationships have faced difficulties and strains over the years.
Weight on my on shoulders like I'm out here doing gains
Bearing the weight of responsibilities and challenges, similar to the effort put into physical gains through workouts.
Carving out my own stone
Making one's mark and creating a unique identity.
Driving in my own lane
Choosing an individual path, distinct from others, as symbolized by driving in one's own lane.
Just like Sinatra said I did it my way
Referencing Frank Sinatra's iconic song, expressing a sense of accomplishment in doing things one's own way.
God gave the gifts of gab plus i'm nice with hooks and jabs
Acknowledging the gift of eloquence and skill in both verbal communication ("gab") and physical abilities ("hooks and jabs").
Rest in peace to Prodigy forever always mobb deep
Paying respects to the late Prodigy of Mobb Deep, emphasizing a connection to the rap community.
Keep the salt for the leeches
Advising to avoid negativity and resentment, especially from opportunistic individuals ("leeches").
Even evil crooked preachers
Cautioning against trusting even corrupt religious figures or leaders ("crooked preachers").
I used to do free features
Reflecting on past collaborations offered for free, now requiring payment for services.
But now you gotta pay just to reach us
Highlighting the value of time and effort, now demanding compensation for skills and contributions.
Don't get consumed by hate
Encouraging a positive mindset, advising against being consumed by hatred.
Or try to be something you ain't
Stressing the importance of authenticity, cautioning against pretending to be something one is not.
I got that Raekwon chef flow that Ghostface Killah new god flow
Boasting a rap style inspired by Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, aligning with a powerful and distinctive flow.
Carving out my own stone
Reiteration of carving out an individual path and driving in one's own lane.
Driving in my own lane
Continued commitment to individuality and uniqueness, echoing Sinatra's mantra of doing things in one's own way.
Just like Sinatra said I did it my way
A final affirmation of doing things according to personal principles, echoing Frank Sinatra's famous line.
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