Power Powder Respect
50 Cent Lyrics

Tougher than a Teflon, all this dope I stepped on
I am stronger and more resilient than Teflon, having encountered and overcome various obstacles, struggles and dangers associated with dealing narcotics.

Re-up get the rest gone, been that nigga
I am experienced and proficient at restocking narcotics and making sales, with a reputation for being a skilled and successful drug dealer.

What else you want? (What you want?)
What more could you possibly desire, beyond the power, powder, and respect that I already have and seek to maintain?

Power, powder, respect
These are the three goals that I strive for and that define my identity and reputation: having influence and domination, stockpiling drugs and wealth, and earning admiration and esteem.

I want that money and powder and power
My desires are focused on acquiring and increasing wealth, drugs, and influence, which are essential to my success and status as a drug dealer and a respected figure in my community.

Money and powder and power
These three things are not just what I seek, but they also define me, what I am known for and how I achieved my position in society.

Older niggas look up to me, you can tell I got rank
Because of my reputation, success, and skills, even older and more experienced people in the drug game admire and respect me, signaling my high status.

Federal time, just to survive they'll pass you a shank
Even in federal prison, where inmates are at their most vulnerable, people will give you a weapon to protect yourself and survive.

I ain't vote, tell them "Free Larry" and tryna pardon his case
I did not participate in voting, but I am advocating for the release of a man named Larry and working towards his pardon.

When you black and rich, they be slick and tryna target your race
As a wealthy black man, I face systemic racism and discrimination, which makes me a target of law enforcement and others who seek to undermine my success.

Street niggas never 'lone, we in the streets and I win
People from the streets or poverty-stricken neighborhoods look out for each other and have each other's back, and that's why I am successful in my dealings.

Ridin' strikers inside the trenches, they be changin' the VIN
I am driving heavily armed vehicles in dangerous, high-stress situations, and sometimes I have to tamper with the vehicle identification numbers to avoid detection by the authorities.

My brothers chasin' that high, got brothers life in the pen
My associates are constantly pursuing a drug-fueled high, which sometimes leads them to prison and other adverse outcomes.

Got lawyer fees for the fam, press the star and give yo' pin
I am responsible for paying my family's legal fees, and I have to be financially prepared for potential emergencies to protect them, by readying cash in case I need to bail them out of jail.

Sticks and stones that won't break my bones where I'm from
I come from a tough environment where physical violence and verbal taunts are commonplace, but my strength and resilience mean that such things cannot harm me, even though I may be affected by them.

If you tell, you can never come back home where I'm from
In my community, snitching or ratting out on someone is considered an unforgivable act, which earns the offender expulsion and exclusion from the neighborhood.

Windy City taught me a lot, I get it all where I'm from
My experiences growing up in the notorious Windy City of Chicago have shaped my worldview, and I make the most of my opportunities and resources in my current place of residence to gain power and respect.

Money, power, respect, I'm in the zone where I'm from, yeah, yeah
I am actively working towards achieving my goals of amassing wealth, influence, and admiration, and I am in my comfort zone in my community, which is where I can best attain these objectives.