Things Change
50 Cent/Lloyd Banks/Spider Loc Lyrics

***** things change
Life is unpredictable and constantly changing

They don't stay the same
Don't get comfortable, always be ready to adapt

Now watch me come up
I'm rising to the top despite the changing circumstances

I hustle, i hustle even harder
I am driven to succeed and work tirelessly towards my goals

I put that work in to win, no problem
I am confident in my abilities and efforts to overcome obstacles

All money ain't good money, this i know
Not all opportunities are worth pursuing because they may have negative consequences

But i still love hood money, it gets my dough
Despite the risks, I am attracted to money from the streets

And as a youngster, that ***** went through so much church
Growing up, I experienced a lot of pain and tough situations

That still turned out fucked up, i did so much dirt
The challenges of my past led me to do things that have negative impacts on my life

Told to bang the neighbourhood, i put in so much work
I was raised to be involved in criminal activity and put in a lot of effort to do so

Did a whole lot of time, caused mom so much hurt
My actions resulted in consequences that hurt my loved ones

On everythang, that boy wasn't done on purpose
My actions were not intentional or done with malicious intent

Who knew that all my darkness was really gon' surface
The negative consequences of my past actions are coming back to haunt me

I was stuck on that bullshit jus runnin' the streets
I was caught up in criminal activity and unable to escape it

Without some type of beef, the week wasn't complete
I was constantly involved in conflicts and violence

Its like a ***** felt better after dumpin this heat
The release of violence brought me temporary relief and satisfaction

On feet, just to see the body slumped in the seat
I took pleasure in seeing the aftermath of my violent actions

Its like a whole 'nother rush to me, bussin' was sweet
Violence provided a sense of satisfaction and excitement for me

Now im smarter, im all about something to eat
I have learned from my past mistakes and am now focused on making legitimate money

Im on the road spend 30 days a month in the suite
I am successful and spending a lot of time in luxury accommodations

But im still gon' hustle and cheat, Lets Go Now!
I will continue to work hard and make money, even if it means bending the rules

Now walkin down the block without your weapon
Being unarmed puts you at risk of danger

Its a first class ticket to a lesson (uh huh)
Not being prepared can lead to negative consequences

Caught in my zone, all alone, homes rattlin' my bones
Being alone and vulnerable is a scary feeling

Cuz he yappin' off his lips and if i hit him i be wrong
Verbal insults may provoke a violent response, but it's not always justified

Cuz he ain't never gon' be ****, i done work so hard
Some people will never be successful because they don't have the drive or work ethic

But i will make you a corn of the cob, you be performin for God
I will make you suffer and regret your actions

Either that or rob you on your boulevard
I will take what is mine, even if it means resorting to theft

Bet you never thought for a second niggas would pull your cards
People can be deceiving and turn on you when you least expect it

I don't know about y'all star, cuz my ***** gone
I don't put trust in others because of the loss I have experienced

H.P tatted on me so his memory lives on
I honor my loved ones who have passed away by carrying their memory with me

Engagin in drama without your llama
Getting involved in conflicts without a weapon puts you at a disadvantage

There'll be funeral arrangements for your momma
Violent actions can lead to fatal consequences and cause loved ones to grieve

I learnd that when i was in pajamas watchin Micheal and Madonna
I learned about the harsh realities of life at a young age while watching the news

Now i got the appetite of a piranna, *****
I am driven to succeed and will do whatever it takes to make it happen

When nobody knows all the walls you go through
The struggles and hardships we face are often unknown to others

You can't even talk to those that supposedly know you
People who claim to know you may not understand or relate to your experiences

Some of the levels that these people'll go to, for crumbs
Some people will go to great lengths for small rewards, even if it's unethical

Damn tell me, is this what that dough do?
Money can change people's values and actions in negative ways

That's when you find yourself talkin to Pro Two
When nobody else understands, I turn to a trusted friend for guidance

There's not to many people who ever can walk in Loc shoes
Not many people have experienced the things that I have gone through

Its good as hell that my heart contains
I am grateful that I have a good heart and morals despite my past

I explain, so many different parts of pain
I have experienced a lot of pain and can relate to others who suffer

Im clean, but still some marks remain
I have moved on from my past, but the scars are still visible

From the past, when that crushed weed sparks to brang
Memories of my past still haunt me and trigger negative emotions

The cash made some people start to change
Money can tempt people to abandon their values and act in ways they never would have before

I feel hate when i pulled up and parked the range
Success has made some people resentful and change their attitude towards me

Ya damn right i got rich, but my heart the same
I have achieved financial success, but my values and morals remain unchanged

And practice makes perfect with the harder aim
I have improved my skills and abilities through hard work and dedication

You ain't really got the heart to bang
Some people talk big but don't have the courage to back it up with action

You ain't start to hang, till you find out I cought the chain..
People only start respecting you once you have achieved material success