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.
Shaolin's Theme / Pray
6LACK Lyrics
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What the hell you gon' do when it's your time to spend
I'm thinkin' to myself should I take that chance?
Do I not, the streets callin' and it's in my hands
You either runnin' from the cops or you runnin' the block
Do the devil's work and hope you don't get shot
Yeah I'm still young but all work no play
Student of the game, one day sensei
Even if that means I gotta push a couple grams
To get a couple grand
Momma told me it won't be easy
Runnin' through these streets in a flash, can't see me
I'd do anything for my fam
I might have to do some shit that you don't understand
To get a couple grand
Momma told me it won't be easy
So I bow my head and pray
So I bow my head and pray
Don't let 'em get in my way, ay
Don't let 'em get in my way
Proceed with caution, the city don't sleep
Just know that when you fam everybody gon' eat
My homie from the corner just passed last week
Said he would live forever when I asked last week
It's crazy I wanna be patient but
Time is tickin' I cannot waste it love
Money, power, respect, until I am the best
King of all things, it is I in the flesh
So I bow my head and pray
So I bow my head and pray
Don't let 'em get in my way, ay
Don't let 'em get in my way
So I bow my head and pray
So I bow my head and pray
Don't let 'em get in my way, ay
Don't let 'em get in my way
Get it how I live
Follow what I feel
And I know I can use some change
But sometimes to make it out you gotta do some things
Get it how I live
Follow what I feel
And I know I can use some change
But sometimes to make it out you gotta do some things
So I bow my head and pray
So I bow my head and pray
Don't let 'em get in my way, ay
Don't let 'em get in my way
So I bow my head and pray
So I bow my head and pray
Don't let 'em get in my way, ay
Don't let 'em get in my way
The lyrics to 6LACK's song, Shaolin's Theme/Pray, tell the story of a young person who is struggling to make a life for themselves in the tough streets. The singer contemplates the choices they have to make, whether to risk everything and take a chance or continue with the life they know. The lyrics also show a deep sense of loyalty to family and the difficult decisions that may need to be made to protect them. The singer's desire for success and to come out on top is evident in the lyrics, as is their appreciation for the power of prayer.
The jungle and lion's den metaphors that the singer uses depict the harshness of the environment they live in, and the constant danger and risk that they face. The lyrics "You either runnin' from the cops or you runnin' the block" show the limited options that the singer feels they have to make a living. The line "Do the devil's work and hope you don't get shot" suggests that the singer is aware of the moral ambiguity of some of their decisions, but they feel they have little choice but to make them.
The need to rely on family and close friends for support is a recurring theme in the song. The line "I'd do anything for my fam" is repeated several times throughout the song, highlighting the singer's strong sense of loyalty and their willingness to protect their loved ones no matter the cost. The chorus, "So I bow my head and pray," shows that the singer recognizes the power of prayer to guide them through difficult times and to give them the strength to persevere.
Line by Line Meaning
Born in the jungle, it's the lion's den
I was born in a dangerous world where only the strongest survive.
What the hell you gon' do when it's your time to spend
What will you do when it's your turn to face life's challenges?
I'm thinkin' to myself should I take that chance?
I am considering taking a risk in hopes of improving my situation.
Do I not, the streets callin' and it's in my hands
The lure of the streets is tempting, and the decision to pursue that lifestyle is mine to make.
You either runnin' from the cops or you runnin' the block
In this world, you're either trying to avoid the law or you're running the streets yourself.
Do the devil's work and hope you don't get shot
If you're involved in illegal activities, you're basically doing the work of the devil and hoping to avoid any negative consequences that could arise.
Yeah I'm still young but all work no play
I'm young, but I'm focused on working hard and achieving success rather than indulging in recreational activities.
Student of the game, one day sensei
I am dedicated to learning everything I can about the game of life, and one day I hope to become a sensei, or master, myself.
Now I do anything for my fam
I am willing to do whatever it takes to provide for my family.
Even if that means I gotta push a couple grams
I am willing to sell drugs if it means being able to support my loved ones financially.
To get a couple grand
I am willing to make sacrifices to earn a few thousand dollars.
Momma told me it won't be easy
My mother warned me that life would be difficult.
Runnin' through these streets in a flash, can't see me
I move quickly and quietly through the streets, avoiding detection by anyone who may try to stop me.
I'd do anything for my fam
My family is the most important thing to me, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to keep them safe and happy.
I might have to do some shit that you don't understand
I may have to engage in activities that others consider wrong or immoral because I am in a difficult situation and need to provide for my family.
Proceed with caution, the city don't sleep
I need to be careful in this city because danger could be lurking around any corner.
Just know that when you fam everybody gon' eat
I am committed to ensuring that my family members are well-fed and taken care of, no matter what it takes.
My homie from the corner just passed last week
My friend from the neighborhood recently died.
Said he would live forever when I asked last week
He had expressed optimism about his future just a week before his death.
It's crazy I wanna be patient but
I know that patience is important, but I'm finding it hard to wait for success.
Time is tickin' I cannot waste it love
I am aware that time is short, and I need to make the most of every moment if I want to achieve my goals.
Money, power, respect, until I am the best
I am striving to attain financial wealth, influence, and the respect of others, and I won't stop until I reach the top.
King of all things, it is I in the flesh
I believe that I have what it takes to be the ultimate ruler of my own destiny and master of my own fate.
Get it how I live
I live a certain way, and I will pursue any means necessary to maintain that lifestyle.
Follow what I feel
I will trust my instincts and keep doing what I believe is the best course of action.
And I know I can use some change
I am aware that my life could use some improvement.
But sometimes to make it out you gotta do some things
I understand that I may have to engage in some unsavory activities in order to rise above the difficult circumstances of my life.
Don't let 'em get in my way, ay
I am determined to keep moving forward and won't let anyone or anything stop me.
So I bow my head and pray
I seek guidance from a higher power and humbly ask for strength and protection in the face of adversity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Ryan Ho, Ricardo Valdez Valentine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Stn53
"My homie from the corner just passed last week, said he will live forever when I asked last weak." This line 😩 I have no word for how talented 6lack is.
@Simplykiebby
Y'all remember when this was playing when Lydia announced to Ramon Mylene wasn't his?
@subliminalgoat
i remember nobody asking
@cash0uttrax938
That scene was wild then he shot his self after
@Simplykiebby
Subliminal GOAT I don’t care what you think
@Simplykiebby
Bigjelly Dae I was shook at as hell
@chrisgarcia688
Heart dropped my nigga
@gothangelsinner575
"I ain't never had no family "
"You got me"
@AverageJoeOnAir
The best character gets the best theme.
@littlerocky5174
FACTS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥