Dnt ever burn a bridge u gotta cross nigga
I’m a dog Gucci Mane wit the Bart Simpson
And Most of yall claim ya real but the cloth different
Can’t be lacking u better Never get caught slipping
Dnt ever burn a bridge u gotta cross nigga
I’m a dog Gucci Mane wit the Bart Simpson
And Most of yall claim ya real but the cloth different
Where the papers dnt bring nobody Roley
She caught the Vapors wasn’t nobody lonely
Tryna c the big picture but Dnt nobody show me
I told myself dnt nobody owe
Jus Make a plan Each city at least make a grand
As u c We dnt need P Diddy to make a band
Used to deliver phone books now I’m the Paper man
U tryna Make advance money but u ain’t advanced
Expecting handShakes from me but u ain’t my manz
Remember Me, Lo & Keem on a eighf a gan
Willie Lynch and Martins dream was to break a man
Only people believe the King is a Lakers fan
If my manz locked up I’m a bail em out
Grab a bottle of wat he drink then lobster tail it out
Fuck watever he think I wouldn’t fail em now
Even if the ship sink I wouldn’t sale em out
Can’t be lacking u better Never get caught slipping
Dnt ever burn a bridge u gotta cross nigga
I’m a dog Gucci Mane wit the Bart Simpson
And Most of yall claim ya real but the cloth different
Can’t be lacking u better Never get caught slipping
Dnt ever burn a bridge u gotta cross nigga
I’m a dog Gucci Mane wit the Bart Simpson
And Most of yall claim ya real but the cloth different
I bet y’all fools hate me wen u c em
Give ya dawg food daily wen u feed em
Niggaz only lazy wen u need em
Bitches only shady wen u leave em
That’s y Them bank statements looking crazy wen u read em
It’s a lie in the middle I dnt believe em
Goals set em better Achieve em
I’m goin legit but this Illegal
The loyal ones thankful grateful cus they ate
The spoiled ones probably faithful but they break
Watch the ones u bring around the cash cus they fake
Especially the ones that hang around the grass cus they snakes
Stand up Stay down and Standout
Earn every dime Never expect a handout
Every time I be there to get my mans out
And every time we pulling them rubber bands out
Can’t be lacking u better Never get caught slipping
Dnt ever burn a bridge u gotta cross nigga
I’m a dog Gucci Mane wit the Bart Simpson
And Most of yall claim ya real but the cloth different
Can’t be lacking u better Never get caught slipping
Dnt ever burn a bridge u gotta cross nigga
I’m a dog Gucci Mane wit the Bart Simpson
And Most of yall claim ya real but the cloth different

Overall Meaning

The song "The Bridge" by Si-o warns against burning bridges and emphasizes the importance of loyalty and trust. The first line of the chorus, "Don't ever burn a bridge you gotta cross nigga," is a reminder not to act impulsively and ruin relationships that may be needed in the future. Si-o compares himself to Gucci Mane, a rapper known for his aggressive stance and loyalty to his crew, by saying "I'm a dog Gucci Mane wit the Bart Simpson." The line "Most of y'all claim ya real but the cloth different" implies that many people may claim loyalty but will ultimately betray others.

The second verse touches on the challenges of trying to succeed without guidance or support. Si-o admits that he is still trying to figure out his path in life, saying "Tryna see the big picture but don't nobody show me." Despite this, he emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and making a plan to achieve success. He also touches on the idea of "making advance money" versus "being advanced," suggesting that true success comes from hard work and dedication rather than merely trying to get rich quick.

Overall, "The Bridge" is a cautionary tale about the importance of loyalty, trust, and planning. It emphasizes that burning bridges can have lasting consequences and that true success comes from hard work and dedication.

Line by Line Meaning

Dnt ever burn a bridge u gotta cross nigga
Never destroy a relationship that you will need in the future.

I’m a dog Gucci Mane wit the Bart Simpson
I am tough and unpredictable like Gucci Mane with a mischievous personality like Bart Simpson.

And Most of yall claim ya real but the cloth different
Most people claim to be genuine, but they are not all cut from the same cloth.

Can’t be lacking u better Never get caught slipping
You must be vigilant and not be caught off guard.

Where the papers dnt bring nobody Roley
Money cannot buy happiness or true companionship.

She caught the Vapors wasn’t nobody lonely
She became intoxicated with lifestyles beyond her reach and was never alone.

Tryna c the big picture but Dnt nobody show me
Despite trying to see the big picture, nobody is willing to guide me.

I told myself dnt nobody owe
I have made a promise to myself that nobody owes me anything.

Jus Make a plan Each city at least make a grand
I have a simple plan: make at least one thousand dollars in every city I visit.

As u c We dnt need P Diddy to make a band
We do not require P Diddy to create a band.

Used to deliver phone books now I’m the Paper man
I used to handle phone books for work, now I am the source of money.

U tryna Make advance money but u ain’t advanced
You are attempting to earn more money but have not made any progress.

Expecting handShakes from me but u ain’t my manz
You believe I owe you something, but we are not friends.

Remember Me, Lo & Keem on a eighf a gan
Recall the time when Me, Lo & Keem shared half an ounce of marijuana.

Willie Lynch and Martins dream was to break a man
The dreams of Willie Lynch and Martin Luther King Jr. were very different, one sought to break a man, while the other fought for equality.

Only people believe the King is a Lakers fan
Only people who are uninformed believe that Martin Luther King Jr. was a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers.

If my manz locked up I’m a bail em out
If my friends are arrested, I will bail them out of prison.

Grab a bottle of wat he drink then lobster tail it out
I will get my friend's favorite drink and then take them out for a fancy meal as a celebration of their release from jail.

Fuck watever he think I wouldn’t fail em now
No matter what my friend thinks or believes, I will not disappoint or abandon them.

Even if the ship sink I wouldn’t sale em out
I will remain loyal to my friends even in the toughest situations.

I bet y’all fools hate me wen u c em
I am certain that some people hate me upon seeing me.

Give ya dawg food daily wen u feed em
Take care of your friends with the same attentiveness you have when taking care of your dog.

Niggaz only lazy wen u need em
People are only lazy when you need their help.

Bitches only shady wen u leave em
Women are only dishonest when you leave them alone.

That’s y Them bank statements looking crazy wen u read em
That's why bank statements are astonishing when examined.

It’s a lie in the middle I dnt believe em
I do not believe the untruth that lies between the truth.

Goals set em better Achieve em
Goals must be set with the aim of achieving them.

I’m goin legit but this Illegal
I am trying to go legit, but some of my activities are unlawful.

The loyal ones thankful grateful cus they ate
The faithful ones appreciate and express gratitude for the help they received.

The spoiled ones probably faithful but they break
The entitled ones may appear grateful, but they are likely to betray your trust.

Watch the ones u bring around the cash cus they fake
Be vigilant of the individuals you associate with concerning money because most of them are not genuine.

Especially the ones that hang around the grass cus they snakes
Particularly, be cautious of those that hang around you and are willing to betray you because they are dangerous.

Stand up Stay down and Standout
Stand up for what you believe in, remain humble, and distinguish yourself from others.

Earn every dime Never expect a handout
Work hard to achieve wealth and success; do not rely on others for financial support.

Every time I be there to get my mans out
I am always there to bail out my friends.

And every time we pulling them rubber bands out
Every time we succeed together, we celebrate by playing with rubber bands full of money.

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