Monday
EARTHGANG Lyrics

It's Friday morning
The song starts with the singer waking up on a Friday morning.

A 150 with the kiddies on the school bus, everybody's on it
The singer is observing the school bus passing by with children on it, and everyone seems to be heading to work or school.

I got my diploma
The singer has completed his studies and has obtained his diploma.

Standing in line, I pray to God I hope they choose us
The artist is in a line, waiting for something. He hopes that he is selected for whatever he is waiting for.

Or I'm back on the corner
If the artist is not selected, he is afraid he will have to go back to the streets and fend for himself.

Don't know what I'm on to
The singer is unsure of what he should be doing or where he should be headed in life.

But somethings shouting it's telling me, 'We can't stay here', everybody's goners
Despite his uncertainty, the singer feels like something inside him is pushing him to move forward and not stay in one place. He believes that everyone else feels the same way.

Another 360, another 24
The artist is referring to the passing of time, another day and another 24 hours.

Another revolution, think the Earth mimicking me
The artist sees a correlation between his own life and the revolutions of the Earth around the Sun.

Finding more similarities with cosmic energy
The artist feels a connection with the universe and sees similarities between himself and cosmic energy.

The [?] with the joint increasing my synergy
It is unclear what the singer is referring to, but he mentions that smoking a joint is making him feel more connected and aligned.

Me? I'm feeling like I'm everywhere there's ever been
The artist feels all-encompassing and connected to every place that has ever existed.

At once when the terror takes his baby jumps beneath my feet
The singer feels a sense of fear or anxiety, and it causes him to jump.

Back to this old job again, back to this old J-O-B
The singer is going back to his old job, which he likely doesn't enjoy doing.

I wonderin' why my papa put me on this turning thing
The singer questions why his father put him on the path that he's on, perhaps feeling like things could have been different for him.

Or while I'm pondering life, let me go get this burner clean
While the artist is contemplating deep thoughts, he also has to clean a burner at work.

The baby's will be up sooner you think, with hunger pangs
The artist knows that his children will be waking up hungry soon and that he needs to take care of them.

So how's it, how's it, how's it that everybody who was here this time last year ain't make it this time around, so say thanks
The singer questions why some people didn't make it this year and reminds himself to be grateful for what he has.

Biggie you got's to hear me now, you only got t-minus 15 before it's back into the wild
The singer thinks about how Biggie Smalls would react to his music and reminds himself that life is short.

Snakes they nipping at ya feet, might even peep a sheep howl
The artist is cautioning against people who may try to bring you down or betray you, as well as acknowledging the danger of certain situations.

I'm banging on the hoods of trains and trash cans just to catch the beat
The artist is using everyday objects to make music and expressing his creative side.

And never take for granted where you be
The artist is reminding himself to be grateful for everything he has and not to take things for granted.

Know it's like a junkyard now might be the safest place to sleep, but that's just temporarily
The singer is acknowledging that sometimes when things seem rough, they can actually be the safest option. However, this safety is only temporary.

I'm at ya hair like that home perm kits
This line is difficult to interpret but seems to be a metaphor for the artist being close behind or on top of someone.

See I'm been in the crew, but ain't got no long term vision
Despite being in a group, the singer is struggling to see the bigger picture and plan for the future.

Sound like what's plaguing you, you, and you, and her, and him, and
The singer is pointing out that many people around him are experiencing the same problems and struggles.

We's at the school and she watching [?]
This line is difficult to interpret, but it seems like the singer and others are at a school and someone is observing them.

Well, I hope your hatin' ass smell the smoke before the fienders walk in
The artist hopes that someone who is against him can sense danger or trouble before it arrives.

My blood stream; full of burning leaves
The artist's bloodstream feels like it's on fire or full of energy.

Touch screen for the birds and bees, get my options up
The singer is referencing technology and using it to expand his options and opportunities.

We love to trap the thirst, but hate who might be watching us
The singer enjoys doing things that make him feel good or satisfied, but is also wary of who might be monitoring him.

Sacrifices offered up
The artist has likely had to make sacrifices to get where he is today.

Wifing is the alternate to nutting off in all the sluts
The artist is suggesting that instead of having sexual encounters with multiple people, settling down with one person (i.e. 'wifing') is a better choice.

They love whoever they around, but probably fucking all of us
The artist believes that people often love or are loyal to those around them but are still willing to treat others poorly.

Listen close, hear a nigga ego fall to pieces
The singer is warning someone to listen carefully because they might hear his ego being shattered.

Bitch, put something on ya feet and get to sweeping
The artist is likely speaking to a woman and telling her to put shoes on and start cleaning.

Ask me do I understand, I say 'bitch do you capiche?'
The singer is being asked if he understands something but responds by asking the question back in a sarcastic way.

Try me like a piece of shit and now I'm forced to be facetious
The singer is saying that if someone treats him poorly, he will be forced to respond in a snarky, sarcastic manner.

You can make a masterpiece, they be like 'yeah, but who's ya feature?'
The singer is commenting on how people often overlook an artist's talent or hard work and instead focus on who they collaborated with.

Nigga, I'm my fucking feature, who the fuck are you to me?
The artist is stating that he doesn't need anyone else to make great music and is confident in his own abilities. He questions why anyone else might doubt him or his talent.

Remember knuckles used to be the tool of choice
The artist reminisces about a time when fist fights were more common and people used fists as their 'tool of choice.'

As little boys we used to use 'em just to prove that we was man enough, no matter what the damage was
The singer is recalling how as boys, he and his friends would use their fists to show that they were tough and could endure any pain or injury.

She dancing on the dick, she even let me use the camera
The singer is sharing personal details about a sexual encounter he had, where the woman danced on him and even allowed him to film it.

And everything was cool until they kicked us outta Canada
The artist and his partner were in Canada and things were going well until they were asked to leave for some reason.

Before I started, regarded as one of the hardest in the yard
The artist was well-respected or feared before he began whatever he is doing in this song.

No money from a job, I was distracted by these broads
The artist didn't have a job and was spending his time chasing after women instead of making money or being productive.

She said 'you want that pussy then walk the plank' and I dove into that ocean, I saw her naked
The singer is describing a sexual encounter where the woman told him to do something and he obeyed, leading to physical intimacy.

In the Hall of Angels, chasing lion, tigers, caught a bengal
The artist is using metaphor to describe an experience in which he feels powerful and in control.

Let's finagle the bagel, ready, willing, and able
The singer is ready and willing to make things happen, regardless of the task or challenge.

Fillin' ya cable with destructions, spontaneous combustion
The singer is causing chaos and destruction, and things are happening all at once without warning.

Alien abductions, plus what the fucks in, platinum plus rappers
The singer throws in some random phrases that may or may not connect to the overall meaning of the song. He mentions aliens, and platinum-selling rappers as well.

Say 'hi' when you see me, won't be say nothing after
The artist is saying that people may greet him, but won't say anything to him after. He may come across as intimidating or unapproachable.

I'm a motherfucking bastard, uh
The artist is proud to be who he is, even if he is considered a 'motherfucking bastard'.

Master of disguise, word to the wise: don't fuck with me
The singer is warning others not to mess with him, implying that he is extremely skilled at defending himself or getting away with things unnoticed.

You the rich and comfortably, we out back: dungaree
The singer is addressing someone who is wealthy and comfortable, and implies that he is not in the same position. He mentions they are wearing 'dungaree' which is a type of casual clothing.

Motherfucker please don't even think to try me
The artist is reiterating that he should not be underestimated, and warns people not to try him.

My mind is somewhere else, they pumping 'crazy' in my IV
The artist's mind is occupied with other thoughts or distractions, and he feels like he's going crazy.

Yeah
This is the last line of the song and is likely just used to end it on a final note.