Face to Face
3ST vs. Dash Lyrics

Yeah mane, you know I'm smokin' at the beginnin' of the song, man
At the start of the song, I want everyone to know that I am smoking marijuana, just like a typical rapper.

Like a damn rapper
Similar to how rappers typically behave, I want to emphasize that I am smoking marijuana.

Ah man, man, it's crazy bein' so rich, man, damn
Being wealthy is truly unbelievable and mind-blowing, it's an incredible experience.

In '09, we were still on the bus, nigga
Back in 2009, we were still traveling by bus, my friend.

Before Nak was deluxe, when I didn't have a brush
Prior to Nak upgrading his status, I didn't even have a brush for my hair.

When there still wasn't hoes tryna fuck with me
During that time, there weren't any women who were interested in having sexual relations with me.

'Fore I cleaned up a bit like it's company comin'
Before I improved my appearance, similar to preparing for guests to arrive.

I ain't know we was on the cusp of the money
I was unaware that we were on the verge of making a significant amount of money.

Tryna get a few bucks under custody
Striving to accumulate some money under my possession or control.

And my twin brothers was all Syd's brothers
My twin siblings were all connected to Syd, they shared a close bond.

So my kin gully and my skin toughened
As a result, my family ties strengthened and I developed resilience.

Thick lens coverin' my eyes now
My eyes are now concealed by thick lenses, creating a sense of obscurity.

They ain't bright, nigga, I'm just high now
My eyes may appear dull, but it's simply a consequence of being under the influence of drugs.

And if this a different way to clear my mind out
If there is an alternative method to alleviate my mental burdens.

I need to find out, I'm doin' fine now
I should explore and discover if there is a more satisfactory manner to handle my thoughts, as I am currently doing well.

And I don't look as stupid when I talk now
I am now more articulate and don't come across as foolish when I express myself verbally.

And everybody at the show look astounded
The audience members at my performance are genuinely impressed and amazed.

Posted up drowsy
Relaxed and positioned while feeling sleepy or sluggish.

In the cut so much that it's puss 'round me
I spend so much time in seclusion that it attracts negative or unpleasant individuals around me.

Catch him in the daytime or dusk hours
Nab him either during the daytime or the hours approaching dusk.

Smokin' out the pound, houndin' mutts out it
Engaging in the act of smoking a considerable amount of marijuana and driving away less significant individuals.

If your tucks lousy then you can't sit with us (nah)
If your attire or mannerisms are subpar, then you are not welcome to join our group.

Can't call it harsh livin' when the margin
It would be inaccurate to label our way of life as difficult when the difference between us and all these despicable individuals is so substantial.

Between you and all these fuck niggas is about as large as it gets
The contrast between you and the entirety of these contemptible individuals is as significant as it can possibly be.

And you workin', givin' arm and a leg
While you exert yourself tirelessly, sacrificing a great deal.

Say he workin' but he just talkin' 'cause he ain't workin'
He claims to be industrious, but in reality, he only talks about it without actually putting in the effort.

Like a long-distance bitch
Similar to a woman in a long-distance relationship.

Who you know that's out that's harder than this?
Can you name anyone who is faced with challenges as difficult as mine?

Chargin' niggas like a Tomlison win, nigga
Attacking and confronting individuals aggressively, just like LaDainian Tomlinson achieves victories in football.

Slight frown on the brow on the brim, color brown
A small downward curve exists on the area where the hat's edge meets the forehead, with a brown shade.

Runnin' wild on the route that was picked
Navigating and maneuvering freely along the predetermined path or journey.

When the clouds were enshrouded
During a period when the sky was filled with thick layers of clouds.

And I'm out with my face in the shallow end, drownin' again
I find myself immersed in shallow and superficial matters, feeling overwhelmed and suffocated yet again.

I could drown you with a shallow soul
My shallow and superficial nature can completely overwhelm and consume you.

Shallow soul, shallow soul
A soul that lacks depth and substance.

You are drinkin' from a shallow soul
You are absorbing the essence of someone with a shallow and superficial nature.

Drugs got me feelin' like Vigo Carpathian
The influence of drugs makes me experience a state similar to that of Vigo Carpathian, the villain from Ghostbusters II.

Just look at the state he's in, yo, yo
Take a moment and observe the dire situation he finds himself in.

The most critically acclaimed, slang contortionist
Regarded as the most highly regarded artist, skillfully manipulating and distorting slang language.

That ain't suckin' corporate dick
Refusing to submit to corporate influence or engage in subservient behavior.

Said it with my balls in grip
Asserting my statement with utmost confidence and courage.

Other hand got a cork to hit
While one hand is firmly grasping my genitals, the other has a cork to smoke drugs with.

All this Ralph be the sportsmanship
All these Ralph Lauren clothing items represent a display of stylish and fashionable sportsmanship.

Walked in and said I needed all the chips
As I entered the scene, I demanded to obtain all the available resources and success.

As well as the one on my shoulder
In addition to acquiring wealth, I also desired to carry the weight and responsibility of my past actions.

Feel like my heart got pneumonia, blunt laced, cover the odor
My emotional state resembles having pneumonia, a respiratory illness, while simultaneously trying to mask the smell of a marijuana joint with a covering.

Cops still lockin' niggas up for quotas
Police officers continue to unjustly arrest individuals in order to meet their quota requirements.

Brain still numb from the shit in the soda, so
My mind remains desensitized due to the harmful substances present in soda drinks.

A generation lost
An entire generation has become disoriented and misguided.

Facin' a Paul Allen in vacant loft
Confronting a significant challenge or obstacle in an empty and spacious apartment, symbolizing the monumental struggles faced.

Warrants bein' filed for the cases fought
Legal documents are being prepared for the legal battles waged.

And them drugs get obtained by debatin' cost
Engaging in discussions and negotiations to acquire drugs.

You ain't Superman when that cape is off
Once the superhero cape is removed, no one possesses extraordinary powers.

Just Clark, nigga, sittin' in his high-rise
Just an ordinary person, similar to Clark Kent, sitting in a tall building.

Tryna see the bright side of life
Attempting to focus on the positive aspects of life.

And a nigga just keep comin' back with a dark picture
Despite efforts to maintain a positive mindset, I am constantly confronted with negative circumstances.

It's like hard liquor, and see people are books
The experience is comparable to consuming strong alcoholic beverages, and individuals can be likened to books.

So you judge a motherfucka by the first page
As a result, one tends to form opinions about someone based solely on initial impressions.

And a bitch by the back cover
Similarly, one tends to make judgments about women based on their appearance or superficial characteristics.

Did the crime with long-sleeves, so the tats covered
When engaging in unlawful activities, I made sure to wear long-sleeved clothing to conceal my tattoos.

Real ones, I'm the last brother, when they see me on stage
I am the final remaining authentic individual, and when people witness me performing on stage.

They said my shit was so insane
They express admiration and astonishment at the extraordinary quality of my performance.

It was like Cobain did his last number
The impact of my performance is comparable to when Kurt Cobain, the late musician, delivered his final song.

I could drown you with a shallow soul
With my shallow and superficial nature, I have the ability to completely overpower and overwhelm you.

Shallow soul, shallow soul
Emphasizing the fact that one's soul lacks depth and substance.

You are drinkin' from a shallow soul
You are indulging in the essence of someone with a shallow and superficial nature.

Yeah, well
Well, you see...

Isn't he dizzy off the ups and downs?
Isn't it evident that he is disoriented and confused due to the constant fluctuations and changes in his life?

He got a lil' Whitney, put it in a blunt for now (smoke)
He possesses a small amount of cocaine, which he intends to mix with marijuana and smoke at present.

Shit was supposed to get me high
The substance was originally intended to induce a state of euphoria or intoxication.

Why the fuck I wanna die now? (Damn) and I'm
However, why am I experiencing suicidal thoughts or a desire to end my life at this moment?

Strung out on this dusty couch
I am physically and emotionally drained, trapped on this worn-out and neglected sofa.

In a big white ugly house
Within a large, unattractive, and unpleasant white-colored residence.

I tell the bitch, "Slow down, stop runnin' your mouth
I request the woman to calm down, cease speaking excessively.

You holdin' my money, just shut up and count"
She is responsible for holding and managing my money, so I instruct her to remain silent and focus on counting it.

My (woo), right nostril hasn't worked in a week
One of my nostrils has been dysfunctional for seven days.

Plus the plug got work, like he servin' for a sheik
Furthermore, the individual I obtain drugs from has a substantial supply, akin to serving a member of an Arabian royal family.

Me, I'm swervin' in a Jeep
As for me, I am driving recklessly in a Jeep vehicle.

Burnin' weed, doin' circles in the street (skrrt)
Consuming marijuana and swiftly driving in circles on the road.

Yellin', "Play my shit or wake the baby up!" (Wake up)
Exclaiming, demanding that my music be played loudly enough to disturb a sleeping infant and prompt them to wake up.

I get her faded, put it back in her labia
I intoxicate her, making her high, and subsequently engage in sexual activities involving her genitals.

All my life I've been afraid of powder
Throughout my entire existence, I have had a fear or aversion towards cocaine.

All my life I've been afraid of power, where did all that go?
Similarly, I have harbored trepidation concerning authority or influence, but I am uncertain where those fears have vanished now.

The wrong decision always call my phone (okay)
Regrettably, I consistently receive phone calls from the consequences of reckless actions or choices made.

Last supper I was fuckin' with the Corleones (uh-huh)
During my final meal, I associated myself with the Corleones, a notorious Mafia family.

I need somethin' stronger than a cortisone
I require something more potent or powerful than cortisone, an anti-inflammatory drug.

That can save me from the war I know
Something that can rescue and protect me from the conflict or struggles I am aware of.

Shout out to Soulo (soul!), And rest in peace Alori Joh
Extending appreciation to Soulo, aka Ab-Soul, and paying tribute to the late Alori Joh.

The devil on the other side of this glory hole (whoa)
Metaphorically, the devil lurks on the opposite side of a glory hole, a disreputable and sinful location.

Any time, any place, you can bet I'ma eat
Regardless of the circumstances or location, you can be certain that I will seize opportunities to indulge.

'Cause my hand on the fork and the fork in the road (whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa)
This is due to my possession of both a utensil for eating and being confronted with a pivotal decision or turning point in life.

Whoa, look at all these new faces
Wow, observe the multitude of unfamiliar individuals present.

(I see, I see, I see)
(Yes, I see, I see)

They comin' on a plane but they're leavin' their suitcases
Although they arrive via plane, they are departing without their luggage.

Been a criminal before scales were digital
I have engaged in unlawful activities prior to the widespread use of digital weighing scales.

Used the put the weed in the sole of my blue Asics (whoa)
In the past, I would conceal marijuana in the inner sole of my blue Asics shoes.

Hate myself, fuck the strangers (woo)
I harbor self-hatred and disregard for unfamiliar individuals or those I have no connection to.

But the raps are just way too flagrant, so
However, my lyrics and rhymes are excessively bold and audacious.

Here I go (here I go)
This is where I venture forth into uncharted territories.

Throwin' up a prayer, it's a Hail Mary
Expressing an earnest and desperate plea, akin to a Hail Mary pass in football.

(Whoa) I've never been religious
(Whoa) I have never possessed religious beliefs or followed a specific faith.

But I feel like the scripture's got it all there
However, I have come to realize that religious texts contain wisdom and guidance for life.

It's not just gypsies and fairies (fairies)
Sacred texts encompass more than just mythical and fantastical beings like gypsies and fairies.

This could be my last breath (last breath)
This could potentially be my final moment alive or my final opportunity to make an impact.

I'ma take my time (wait a second, please)
I will proceed at a deliberate pace and request that others wait momentarily.

'Cause I'ma go out the same way I came in
Because I will exit this world in the same manner I entered it.

Right by the pussy with nothin' on my mind
Being in close proximity to females without any particular thoughts or concerns on my mind.

You are standing in a shallow soul
You find yourself within the presence of someone with a shallow and superficial nature.

You are speaking with a shallow soul
You are engaging in conversation with an individual who lacks depth and substance.

Shallow soul
A soul that possesses superficial characteristics and lacks depth.

I could drown you with a shallow soul (tell me why I'm so lonely)
I have the ability to completely overwhelm and suffocate you with my shallow and superficial nature, leaving you wondering why you feel so isolated and alone.

You are drinking from a shallow soul (tell myself I'm free)
By interacting with me and absorbing my essence, you are unknowingly indulging in the shallow and superficial attributes that define me.

Shallow soul, shallow soul
Emphasizing the fact that one's soul lacks depth and substance.

You are standing in a shallow soul
You find yourself within the presence of someone with a shallow and superficial nature.