Lyrics
The broke lifestyle was never the one
The speaker rejects a life of financial struggle.
So imma hustle till I've won
The commitment to work hard until achieving success.
So I ain't gonna stop with the grinding
Determination to continue putting in effort and time.
I've got to make bands till my time is done
Expresses the goal of accumulating wealth throughout life.
The broke lifestyle was never the one
Reiteration of rejecting a broke lifestyle.
So imma hustle till I've won
Reaffirms the dedication to hustle until winning.
So I ain't gonna stop with the grinding
Undeterred commitment to continuous hard work.
I've got to make bands till my time is done
Emphasizes the pursuit of financial success until the end.
Back then had no reason to smile
Reflecting on a past devoid of reasons to be happy.
Cah I was down bad I was so broke
Recalls a period of extreme financial difficulty.
Since 16 been jugging for a while
Highlights a history of hustling and working since age 16.
Looking back to the struggle it wasn't a joke
Acknowledges the seriousness of past struggles.
If that was now don't think I would cope
Speculates that coping would be difficult if facing the same challenges now.
Would've been on the roads pushing dope
Contemplates an alternate, illegal path that could have been taken.
But nah 9-5 and studio trapping
Mentions combining a regular job with studio work in music.
Picked me left me with some hope
Shares that the combination provided a sense of hope.
Really could've been on them backroads
Imagines an alternative life on dangerous streets.
Late night with all them g's
References late-night activities with potentially dangerous individuals.
But nah imagine I got packed
Reflects on the impact of getting caught in illegal activities.
They're just gonna put my face on a tee
Fear of being memorialized on a t-shirt if harmed.
The block taught me some stuff
Acknowledges learning valuable lessons from a challenging environment.
Although the block was a little rough
Despite difficulties, recognizes the toughness gained from the experience.
Gotta give the hood some credit
Gives credit to the neighborhood for shaping the speaker's character.
Made me who I am made me more tough
Expresses the belief that overcoming challenges toughened the speaker.
But when I do make it out
Anticipation of leaving the challenging environment behind.
I won't lie I ain't ever coming back
Commitment to not returning once successful.
Cah there's man who try leech some clout
Awareness of people trying to gain fame through association.
And there's gonna be some man tryna turn me pack
Expectation of others trying to bring the speaker down.
Day by day I lose more interest in this hood
Day by day, losing interest in the troubled neighborhood.
I swear it always bring me some trouble
Recognition that the environment consistently brings trouble.
It's never once brought me no good
Reflects that the neighborhood has never brought positive outcomes.
The broke lifestyle was never the one
So imma hustle till I've won
-So I ain't gonna stop with the grinding
-I've got to make bands till my time is done
-The broke lifestyle was never the one
-So imma hustle till I've won
-So I ain't gonna stop with the grinding
-I've got to make bands till my time is done
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