Ready
4. elements Lyrics


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The world around, oh no
I'm not ready for...
The asshole drivers, oh no
I'm not ready for...
The lights in the hall, oh no
I'm not ready for...
Keeping up with privileged, fuck em
I'm not ready for...

The world around, oh no
I'm not ready for...
The mislead leaders, oh no
I'm not ready for...
A test on humans
I'm not ready for...

The world around, the world around, the world around...
The world around, the world around, the world around
I'm not ready for...
I'm not ready for...
I'm not ready for...




I'm not ready for...
I'm not ready for it

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Ready" by 4. elements give an insight into the harsh realities of growing up in the ghetto. The lyrics "I’m out the middle of the city in the sea the lower level/Take nuthin bout me special I'ma product out the ghetto" speak to the experience of those who come from poverty-stricken neighborhoods and the challenges they face in their daily lives. The artist recognizes that he is not special, he has merely survived and thrived against great odds. The next line "Niggas wanna be boys I’m pullin strings like Geppetto" is a play on the phrase "I got strings, but you can't see them" from the Disney movie Pinocchio. It suggests that the artist has power and influence despite his humble beginnings.


The artist goes on to talk about his gang and their actions in the community. The lyrics "Dissin' on my gang it's all good if niggas let you/Ten times up outta ten we hit yo hood tryna stretch you" speak to the loyalty and violence often associated with gang life. The artist is clear that disrespecting his gang is not acceptable and will be met with retaliation. The lyrics "Orchestrated hits we callin shots like a ref do/Fourty slugs hit yo body tryna pop a blood vessel" underscore the violent nature of gang activity.


The chorus of the song "Is you ready Dis shit get heavy/I run up scores on a nigga if he test me/Ninety nine shots out this chop Wayne Gretzky/Tryna get some money off the blade no Wesley" is a call to action. It tells listeners to be prepared for the reality of the artist's world, which is often violent and dangerous. The reference to Wayne Gretzky is a nod to his legendary hockey skills and the number of shots he took during his career. The final reference to Wesley is a reference to Wesley Snipes' character in the movie "New Jack City," who makes money through illegal activity.


Line by Line Meaning

I’m out the middle of the city in the sea the lower level
I am situated at the bottom of society, disregarded and overlooked by those in power.


Think nuthin bout me special I'ma product out the ghetto
I am just another result of a system that traps people of my upbringing and denies us opportunities.


Niggas wanna be boys I'm pullin strings like Geppetto
Those who try to control me are mere puppets to my manipulation and power.


I have niggas run up on showin yo daughter how to pedal
I am capable of ordering violent actions against others, even their innocent family members.


I got actions like the devil blame the hood cuz I'm rebel
My actions may have negative consequences, but it is not solely my fault; rather, it is the environment and circumstances I grew up in.


Dissin' on my gang it's all good if niggas let you
If someone speaks ill of my gang, it is only acceptable if we permit it.


Ten times up outta ten we hit yo hood tryna stretch you
We will retaliate against anyone who crosses us, and we will not hesitate to use violence or intimidation to do so.


Takin shifts wen we trip cuz everything be on a schedule
We operate like a well-oiled machine, with specific roles and schedules to carry out our actions.


Orchestrated hits we callin shots like a ref do
Our violent actions are carefully planned and carried out with precision, and we are in control like a referee in a game.


Fourty slugs hit yo body tryna pop a blood vessel
We are willing to use excessive force, even if it means causing severe harm to our opposition.


Please don’t roll up on me wrong a nigga rockin heavy metal
Do not approach me with hostility, as I am heavily armed and capable of defending myself with deadly force.


Got dat beam I put a dot on niggas face just like a freckle
My aim is precise and deadly, as I have a laser sight on my firearm.


Maccin Mr Hyde I'm bout to show these niggas Jekyll
I am capable of switching between different personas, and I will not hesitate to show my darker side to my opponents.


In this shit to touch a bag you ain’t with that I gotta next you
I am in this game to make money, and if anyone is not on the same page, I will cut ties with them.


I'ma boss I go an get it on my own ain’t gotta stress you
I am self-reliant and able to achieve success through my own efforts, without relying on others.


Ain’t a day I’m takin off until a nigga feel successful
I am driven and determined to succeed, and will not rest until I am successful.


Is you ready Dis shit get heavy
Are you prepared? Things are about to get intense.


I run up scores on a nigga if he test me
If someone tries to challenge me, I will come out on top and leave them defeated.


Ninety nine shots out this chop Wayne Gretzky
I have a lot of ammunition and will not hesitate to use it to my advantage.


Tryna get some money off the blade no Wesley
I am willing to take risks and engage in illegal activities in order to make money, much like the character Wesley Snipes played in the movie Blade.


I'ma real Richmond nigga talkin CA not VA
I am a true native of Richmond, California, as opposed to another place with the same name.


I'm Pennsylvania thuggin like a nigga all in PA
I am able to operate like a hardened criminal in Pennsylvania, just as I can in California.


Bad bitch in each state got somethin' thick Ina GA
I have attractive women in different states, and one particular woman in Georgia who is well-endowed.


Free my bro ina cage middle fingers to the DA
One of my associates is locked up, and I am expressing my frustration towards the District Attorney who put them there in the first place.


Got this shit out the mud love my thugs on that Four Way
I came from humble beginnings, and I have a deep bond with my accomplices who are also from the Four Corners neighborhood.


It’s Five hundred all day you catch slugs nigga don’t play
I am carrying a Smith & Wesson .500 revolver at all times, and anyone who tries to mess with me will be met with deadly force.


All my niggas bout action disrespect is what you don’t say
My associates are all about taking action and will not tolerate any form of disrespect.


Pourin up this Thug Passion Henny mixed with the Rosé
I am drinking a cocktail made with Hennessy and rosé wine, a popular drink among gangsters.


Ridin round wit a ratchet mind state on fuck the doce
I am driving around with a gun, and my mentality is to be hostile towards law enforcement.


That’s the rollas in Latin for all you niggas don’t comprender
I am speaking in a secret language that only I and my associates can understand.


Really came a long way I made it far without no sensei
I have accomplished a lot on my own, without any guidance or mentorship.


Tryna run in yo place dats way before I had 4 sho pay
I have been hustling and trying to make a name for myself since before I had a stable income.


Real niggas relate do what we can too make the best days
Those who are authentic and genuine can understand and relate to my struggle and hustle.


Get a million today this whole hood won’t see a nigga face
If I am able to amass a significant amount of wealth, I plan on removing myself from the neighborhood and not looking back.


You bitches is fake you gotta pay to be in niggas space
Women who try to be a part of our world must offer something valuable, whether it be sexual favors or money.


I make it today I think the hood a be a better place
If I am able to succeed and make something of myself, I believe it will inspire and benefit the community around me.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ryan Urdiales, Thomas Martinez Jr.

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