6lack is currently signed to Love Renaissance and Interscope Records. He is also a member of the Atlanta-Baltimore music collective Spillage Village, founded by EarthGang and JID. 6lack has received three Grammy Award nominations and has won an MTV Video Music Award.
Rules
6LACK Lyrics
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Am I, am I, am I?
Working on my rules, yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah-yeah
Am I, am I
Am I, am I
Like all my vouchers are all used up
Like do you really want a new love?
Feel like you're out here tryna choose up
Look I've been out here doing backflips
Like I was training for Olympics
To all the niggas tryna pocket watch
Just know that bag got a little big
Rules, working my rules
Working on my rules
Rule number one
Rule number two
Working on my rules, working on my rules
Rule number one
Rule number two
Rule number one no explaining
Rule number two no complaining
10,000 hours like it's nothing
I take my hardest times and turn 'em into something
Don't you lie, don't tell me lies, no I don't fuck with that
I tell truth and nothing but it, I'm in love with that
Running through my rules telling you what not to do
Like don't you kick no fake shit and lose your attitude
Know I'm on the hiNigh (high)
Quick to pull a ciNard (card)
Realest on the bliNock (block)
We don't do pretenders
So you should never triNy (try)
Or we gon' make 'em dinner
Working on my rules, yeah, my rules
Follow or you lose
Working on my rules, yeah, my rules
You don't get to choose
I've been feeling new
You should let me teach you how to move
I've been working on my rules
I've been working on my rules
Rules, working my rules
Working on my rules
Rule number one
Rule number two
Working on my rules, working on my rules
Rule number one
Rule number two
Tell you where I'm at
I was setting these rules, they was running off track
I'm on a high, we on the way
I'm on a high, we on the way
Disobey my rules and we got problems
And I just came off of six years of them shits
From exes to labels and being homeless
I didn't have it, wasn't able
Now I could own it, that's if I want it
I'm way too young for your shit
Way too young to be this lit
Working on my rules
Lot of rules that I learned growing up in Zone 6
In "Rules," 6LACK is reflecting on his past experiences and laying down some ground rules for those around him. The song starts with him questioning himself repeatedly about his choices and what he's doing. He then goes on to talk about the struggles he's faced in his life, including relationships, record labels, and homelessness. However, despite all that, he's now in a place where he's set his own rules and is sticking to them. Rule number one is no explaining, and rule number two is no complaining. Instead, he's turning his hardships into something positive and using it to grow.
Throughout the song, 6LACK emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and prioritizing personal growth. He takes pride in being honest and upfront, and he doesn't tolerate people who are fake or dishonest. He's confident in his abilities and knows that he has the power to own whatever he wants if he puts in the work. He's also aware that his journey has been shaped by his upbringing in Zone 6, Atlanta.
Line by Line Meaning
Mhm
Expressing agreement or acknowledgement.
Am I, am I, am I?
Questioning oneself.
Working on my rules, yeah
Focusing on creating a set of personal principles.
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Affirming this desire.
Yeah-yeah-yeah
Firmly stating one's intentions.
Am I, am I
Continuing to reflect.
Am I asking for too much
Questioning whether one's desires are reasonable.
Like all my vouchers are all used up
Feeling like everything has been depleted, like a gift card.
Like do you really want a new love?
Questioning whether the other person is truly interested in a new relationship.
Feel like you're out here tryna choose up
Feeling like the other person is weighing their options.
Look I've been out here doing backflips
Trying hard to impress others.
Like I was training for Olympics
Working very hard towards a goal.
To all the niggas tryna pocket watch
To those who are trying to keep track of my money.
Just know that bag got a little big
My success has given me financial security.
Rules, working my rules
Continuing to focus on personal principles.
Rule number one
First principle.
Rule number two
Second principle.
Rule number one no explaining
First rule is to not feel the need to justify oneself.
Rule number two no complaining
Second rule is to avoid complaining.
10,000 hours like it's nothing
Putting in a lot of practice and hard work.
I take my hardest times and turn 'em into something
Transforming difficult experiences into something positive.
Don't you lie, don't tell me lies
Avoiding dishonesty.
No I don't fuck with that
I don't tolerate dishonesty.
I tell truth and nothing but it, I'm in love with that
I value honesty.
Running through my rules telling you what not to do
Reiterating personal principles and expectations.
Like don't you kick no fake shit and lose your attitude
Avoiding insincerity and aggression.
Know I'm on the hiNigh (high)
Feeling good and elevated.
Quick to pull a ciNard (card)
Ready to call out someone for their mistakes or lies.
Realest on the bliNock (block)
Recognizing oneself as the most authentic person in the area.
We don't do pretenders
Not tolerating insincerity.
So you should never triNy (try)
One should not attempt to deceive me.
Or we gon' make 'em dinner
Consequences for dishonesty.
Follow or you lose
My principles should be followed.
You don't get to choose
Other people's actions will determine outcomes.
I've been feeling new
Experiencing something different.
You should let me teach you how to move
Alluding to an intimate dance or sexual act.
Lot of rules that I learned growing up in Zone 6
Acknowledging the origin of these personal principles.
Tell you where I'm at
Expressing my current perspective.
I was setting these rules, they was running off track
My principles were not being respected.
I'm on a high, we on the way
Feeling good and successful.
Disobey my rules and we got problems
Going against my principles will result in conflict.
And I just came off of six years of them shits
Recent experiences have influenced these principles.
From exes to labels and being homeless
These experiences include relationships, the music industry and homelessness.
I didn't have it, wasn't able
Previous experiences made having personal principles difficult.
Now I could own it, that's if I want it
Now, I have the ability to have personal principles if I choose to.
I'm way too young for your shit
I am too young to tolerate people's negative behaviors.
Way too young to be this lit
Expressing current success.
Working on my rules
Focusing on personal principles.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSHUA SCRUGGS, OZAN YILDIRIM, RICARDO VALENTINE, TREVOR SLADE, DAVID HISPARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@curiousloco1672
Its 6 years old and still slaps❤ i remember 2018 he helped me get through some things.
@Yayososa47
Nostalgic vibes !🔥🔥
@mermaidmia8499
Straight vibes … creating mental clarity 🔥
@ImJustaWill
One of my favorite cranks from Free 6lack behind Worst Luck.
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Real .great beats. .fo the ones that don't know bout rules ..keep it real.
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