On and On
Shyheim Lyrics

Nowadays you gotsta walk the street and watch your back
The current times are dangerous and one must be aware and cautious when outdoors.

Cause brothers with the gats don't be knowin how to act
Individuals with guns do not always have rational behavior, and they engage in reckless acts.

They always pull the glock when somebody rocks at night
People use firearms when provoked or intimidated, typically at night.

And if they get shot they offer shit should the cops
Even if those with weapons are injured, they remain uncooperative with authorities.

Now tell me this ain't livin foul
These circumstances are unacceptable and unreasonable.

She just had a baby child and she's back to sellin cracks valve's
A woman who recently gave birth has resorted to selling drugs to make ends meet.

On the Ave cause she's addicted to the fast cash
She is on the street corner selling narcotics to make money and cannot resist this lifestyle.

How long will that last before the cops be up in that ass
How long can she continue to sell drugs without getting caught by the authorities?

But honey-dip don't want to listen cause she's in no position
This woman cannot accept advice because she is in a disadvantaged position and feels hopeless.

Now nobody gives a pot to piss in
Nobody provides assistance or cares about her challenges and struggles.

Her life is stuck and filled with bad luck
Her life has remained stagnant and full of unfavorable situations.

So she fucks and fucks to earn another buck
She engages in sexual activity to make money, resorting to desperate measures for survival.

She don't really care about pride
She has lost her sense of personal dignity and respect due to her difficult circumstances.

And she jumps into another ride then committed suicide
She entered a car with a stranger and tragically took her own life.

Hey Yo, this goes on it don't stop
These unsettling and unsafe circumstances are pervasive and ongoing.

Everybody's doin' their own thing
People are focused on their own survival, often to the detriment of society at large.

From hooker in the drug slang
People engage in the sex trade and drug sales as a means to make ends meet.

Times is gettin' hard, word is bond, I sware God
The current economic and social conditions are particularly challenging.

I even got caught tryin' to steal from the junkyard
Even the singer has resorted to theft to address financial difficulties.

A born tebba, A rebel without a pause
The artist is known for not following the rules and living life unconventionally.

Ain't nevah had a good Christmas so who is Santa Claus
The artist has never had a positive holiday experience, and thus questions the concept of Santa Claus.

I walk the streets at night with my head down
The artist navigates through unsafe areas, displaying a lack of confidence and a need for protection.

In this lil town you see clowns that want to be down
In this small community, people who are trying to fit in engage in dangerous and foolish behavior.

So they get a glock a lick shots to get props
Individuals obtain firearms and purposely shoot them to gain respect and admiration.

And win shit rocks so you can hear when the shells drop
They hope to prove their power and status by making loud and intimidating sounds with their weapons.

An old man got shot in the parkin' lot
An elderly man was wounded by gunfire in the parking lot.

In front of my buildin' I hang with his grandchildren
The singer is close with the grandchildren of the victim, emphasizing the destructive consequences of such actions.

And for the nigga that pulled the trigga and tried to slide
The culprit who fired the weapon believed they could avoid repercussions by escaping unnoticed.

And hide, but he got knocked by da homicide
However, the murderer was eventually brought to justice and punished by the authorities.

And this happens everyday around my way
These acts of violence and crime are a commonplace occurrence in the singer's surroundings.

So I pray that I can live anotha day
The singer is fearful for their safety and hopes to survive their surroundings another day.

Hey Yo, get a load of this guy you know the Mr. Hard
A particular individual is perceived as hardened and tough.

He the one who talk about gats but ain't' bustin nobody
This individual boasts about having guns but has yet to use them.

He speaks the name game so he can just maintain
He utilizes language to maintain his status without showing actual prowess or action.

I'd blow him out the frame but his mom said he gang bang
The singer would use violence against him, but his mother claimed he is connected to a gang.

But his rep was hi-tech in the projects
Regardless, this individual is still viewed as powerful in their community due to their reputation.

Pulled his nuckle-jacks so he got mad respect
This individual carries brass knuckles, solidifying his status as a tough and intimidating figure.

The niggaz in hoodiez packed up their loaded gats
Other men wearing hooded sweatshirts have also acquired guns and possess them for protection.

Met up in the back so they could plan the attack
They congregated in the rear of a location to strategize and plan a potential attack.

Wasn't hard to tell that these kids was no joke
It was evident that these young individuals were not to be underestimated or joked about.

They let the pistol smoke and at nine was dopin and coked
They fired their guns recklessly, and some individuals were high on narcotics at the time.

I seen it happen everyday where I live
These dangerous activities occur on a daily basis in the singer's community.

I know a few brothers, drug dealers, most of them fugitives
The singer admits to knowing several individuals involved in selling drugs, many of whom are constantly fleeing from authorities.