Eastside
East Side Reflections
Lyrics
Uh, I'm from the East Side section of your area
Identifying origin from the East Side section of the area.
I ain't bullshittin', corners I be hittin'
Asserting seriousness and expertise in navigating street corners.
Just the morning edition, champagne, orange juice mixin'
Describing a luxurious morning with a mix of champagne and orange juice.
Fell asleep in the studio, woke up on a mission
Expressing dedication and focus after waking up in the studio.
Wall Street wolf, these lil' niggas shook
Comparing oneself to a Wall Street figure, instilling fear in others.
When we walked in the room, they ain't know where to look
Confident entrance, creating uncertainty among observers.
That eye contact might result in combat
Warning about potential conflict arising from eye contact.
My hands clean, I don't know who wrote that contract
Claiming innocence and detachment from questionable contracts.
Youngsters huntin', murdin' for hire, doin' numbers
Highlighting a dangerous environment where young individuals are willing to commit murder for payment.
Trade your life for a Camaro this summer
Suggesting a willingness to trade a mundane life for a more exciting one, symbolized by a Camaro.
Ain't nothin' where I come from, but I come up quite different
Acknowledging a challenging upbringing that sets the speaker apart.
Spittin' that zigzag, raw raps, spit shit
Emphasizing a unique style of rapping with unconventional flows.
Major wrist get you that big bag
Linking success to a lavish lifestyle, particularly mentioning a valuable wrist accessory.
All the Ziploc with that motherfuckin' toe tag
Referencing drug-related activities with Ziploc bags and toe tags.
But we the Taylor Gang, Jet Lyfe, us high-flyers never die
Proudly identifying with the Taylor Gang and Jet Lyfe, emphasizing an enduring and fearless nature.
It's 20 inch BMX bikes, stomp pegs, grip pliers
Recollecting a youthful and rebellious period with BMX bikes and specific accessories.
Now me and Pittsburgh Slim is both post drivers
Comparing oneself to Pittsburgh Slim, both characterized as post drivers.
Sit by, talkin' shit about us, but you need to get like us
Addressing criticism, urging others to emulate their successful lifestyle.
'Cause you know our shit is always tighter
Asserting that their quality is consistently superior.
Always flyer, we just 2009-ed you
Boasting about surpassing others in the year 2009, suggesting continuous advancement.
Uh, no pain, no gain, I treat 'em the same
Emphasizing the need for effort and sacrifice, relating it to both pleasure and success.
If it ain't my strain, it ain't in my brain
Limiting mental focus to things related to the speaker's unique strain of marijuana.
The boss, the man, nothing in between
Affirming a position of authority and distinction, avoiding middle ground.
Them niggas be gone as soon as they came
Commenting on the fleeting nature of certain individuals in the speaker's life.
My car go fast, wash it in the rain
Boasting about the speed of the speaker's car and the resilience of their possessions.
My chain is cold, diamonds in my rings
Highlighting the opulence of the speaker's jewelry.
I get respect not because of fame
Attributing respect to personal qualities rather than fame.
You hate, you lame, I don't entertain
Dismissing haters and refusing to engage with negativity.
My shoes, my fit, cost a little change
Boasting about the cost and style of the speaker's attire.
She was your chick, now she with the gang
Claiming the acquisition of someone else's romantic partner into the speaker's social circle.
Just rolled a zip, now I need a flame
Describing the act of rolling a joint and needing a flame to smoke it.
Well known, it don't gotta be explained
Asserting that the speaker's fame and reputation are well-known and don't require explanation.
My Benz, or I'm hoppin' out a plane
Referencing a luxurious car or the act of arriving in style.
Jet Lyfe the gang, all of it the same
Reiterating the association with Jet Lyfe and emphasizing uniformity within the group.
New crib, put our logo on everything
Boasting about personalizing a new residence with the gang's logo.
Plus worldwide, they know our name
Highlighting global recognition of the gang's name.
That's on gang, Lyfe
Reaffirming loyalty to the gang and their shared lifestyle.
Jet Taylor, smoke the best flavors
Identifying with Jet Taylor and expressing a preference for high-quality cannabis.
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