Daylight
8Ball & MJG Lyrics

The name of the game is get no sleep
The key to success is constant hustle and dedication without resting

Mash on, niggas, and always roll deep
Move aggressively and always have a strong support system

Non stop hustle means all profits double
Consistent hard work leads to increased financial gain

Young nigga tryin' to see rocks like Barney Rubble
Aspiring to accumulate wealth and flaunt expensive jewelry

Vampire, circulate when the moon rise
Operating in the darkness, taking advantage of others while they're unaware

Do dirt when most people got closed eyes
Engaging in shady activities when others are oblivious

Rollin', livin' off garbage and scraps
Surviving on minimal resources and making the best out of unfavorable situations

Niggas wouldn't even fuck with me if I had rap
People only value me for my success in the music industry, not as a person

Thinkin' 'bout that man, that's just another trap
Focusing on material possessions and societal expectations is a never-ending cycle

Another nigga dead from another nigga's strap
The cycle of violence and death caused by firearms

Space aging every thought and everything I write
Approaching life and creativity from a futuristic and innovative perspective

Livin' for today, a nigga might die tonight
Embracing the uncertainty of life and the possibility of death at any moment

Just because a nigga think I'm a celebrity
Being considered a celebrity makes others believe they can exploit and harm me

They want to rob and jack and try to bury me
People aim to steal from and harm me to bring me down

Forced entry embedded in my memory
Instances of violence and invasion constantly haunt and affect me

Fightin' sleep like Freddie Kruger tryin' to get me
Struggling to avoid the nightmares and dangers that sleep brings

In the midst, I wanna see it, not hear about it
Desiring firsthand experience instead of relying on others' accounts

If a nigga wanna see it, gotta be about it
One must actively participate and engage to understand and achieve something

Can't do without it, sayin', till my life end
Cannot live without a certain lifestyle and will pursue it until death

Every night, they like, "Catch me up again"
Others strive to keep up with me and my fast-paced lifestyle

You say, like daylight, it's gonna catch me up again
Similar to the inevitable arrival of daylight, the consequences of my actions will eventually catch up to me

Some people like gettin' up when I'm just gettin' in
While some are waking up in the morning, I'm only beginning my night

I look up, I can't see the forest full of trees
Unable to fully perceive the bigger picture due to distraction or limited perspective

Destined to make it through, regardless of the seas
Fated to succeed and overcome any obstacles or challenges

Of evil that been planted, sproutin' concrete walls
The negative influences and barriers that have been imposed on me

So everybody has stained deals
Each person is involved in corrupt and immoral arrangements

After all, you playin wrong
In the end, your actions and decisions are misguided and harmful

Now you havin' to climb so you can make it
You must now exert extra effort to achieve success

Got the whole roll block, and too thick for you to break it
I have the support and unity of my neighborhood, making it impossible for you to disrupt our progress

Don't fake it, you know it's kinda hard to try to shake it
Don't pretend or deceive yourself, as it's difficult to distance yourself from reality

The camel's tellin' you to come on, you had to cake it
Prominent figures are urging you to join their corrupt ways and reap the rewards

Mr. Mistake It, Mr. Do Nothing, uncle, give me something
Those who have failed or accomplished nothing try to offer me advice and solutions

You mouth tellin' me, love, but I ain't feelin' none, stealin' some
You claim to care and be supportive, but your actions suggest otherwise

Same positions I've been facin' for years
Stuck in the same situations and circumstances without progress

Now I'm about to put some steak in this meal, inflatin' my bills
I'm finally making significant money and increasing my expenses

Excusin' you hoes who want fame
Excluding those women who prioritize fame and attention

Using you hoes for one thang
Taking advantage of these women for personal gain or pleasure

Fuck how you changed, bitch
Disregarding the perceived changes in their behavior or attitude

It's funny why you stayed around
Curious about why they continue to be present in my life

And patience how you laid me down
Their ability to wait for the opportunity to betray or harm me

Now you expectin' the crown
Now they desire recognition or praise for their actions

I'm full time, respectin' the game
I am fully committed to and honoring the rules and principles of the game

Checkin' out the girls in change
Observing and evaluating the women who are seeking attention or validation

A turd in the hand is far worse than a turd in commode
Dealing with a bad situation or person in close proximity is more challenging than dealing with it from a distance

Let that shit float on, 'cause that shit get old
Allow negative situations or individuals to continue without letting them affect or bother you

It seems that daylight is gonna catch me up again
The consequences of my actions are inevitably catching up to me

Some people like gettin' up when I'm just gettin' in
While some are starting their day, I'm just beginning my night

Yeah man, I don't know what the fuck wrong with niggas though
Expressing frustration or confusion over people's behavior and actions

Marshmallow ass niggas, man, comin' around here, man
Mocking those who are weak, soft, or easily manipulated

Tryin' to fuck with these, motherfucker
Attempting to interfere or challenge the established authority or power

Hard time, home grown ass niggas like Eightball and MJG man
Resilient individuals like us who have faced difficult experiences and developed into strong individuals

Niggas got like fucked up, man, know what I'm talkin' about, man?
Others have misunderstood or underestimated us, not understanding what we've been through

Niggas comin' around here, man
People trying to enter our territory or community

Niggas don't know we came out hard in '93
They underestimate our early success and impact on the music scene

But we was pimpin' before that
We were involved in the street hustle and manipulation before our music career

You know what I'm talkin' about, nigga?
Do you understand the significance and depth of what I'm saying?

We had shit goin on, man, nigga, we were doin' that shit
We were actively involved in various illicit activities and hustles

Coast to coast, state to state, nigga pimpin'
Engaging in the pimping lifestyle across different regions and territories

Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, nigga
Operating in the southern states, establishing our presence and influence

Now we New York, L.A., yeah, nigga
Expanding our influence and reaching cities like New York and Los Angeles

Know what I'm talkin' about, nigga?
Do you grasp the significance of our achievements and journey?

I'm talkin' about Orange Mound, nigga
I'm referring to our hometown, Orange Mound, in Memphis, Tennessee

I was born and raised in that motherfucker, nigga
I grew up and have deep roots in that neighborhood

I spent 21 years of my life in that motherfucker, nigga
A significant portion of my life was spent in Orange Mound

East coast of Memphis, Tennessee, nigga
Referring to the specific area of Memphis where Orange Mound is located

You don't know what I'm talkin' about?
You don't understand the significance and experiences associated with that place?

Right there nigga, all my motherfucking life, nigga
That's where I have been and what has shaped me throughout my entire existence

Space age means this shit will last to an infinite motherfucking time, nigga
The concept of space age signifies that our influence and impact will continue indefinitely

This is not ever gonna stop, nigga
Our success and domination will never cease

Do you hear what I'm tryin' to say to you motherfuckers?
Do you comprehend the message I'm conveying to all of you?

We're connected all over the motherfuckin' map, nigga
Our influence and network extend throughout various locations and territories

We're connected with the Louisiana boys, nigga
We have established connections and alliances with individuals from Louisiana

We're connected with the Mississippi boys, nigga
Our relationships and associations include people from Mississippi

We're connected with them Nashville boys, nigga
We have established connections and alliances with individuals from Nashville

We're connected with the motherfuckin' New York boys, nigga
Our relationships and associations include people from New York

We're connected with the motherfuckin' PA boys, nigga
We have established connections and alliances with individuals from Pennsylvania

We're connected with the motherfuckin' Oakland boys nigga
Our relationships and associations include people from Oakland

We're connected with the motherfuckin' Philly hoe boys, nigga
We have established connections and alliances with individuals from Philadelphia

We're connected with the motherfuckin' Chicago boys, nigga
Our relationships and associations include people from Chicago

We're connected with the motherfuckin' Georgia boys, nigga
We have established connections and alliances with individuals from Georgia

We're connected with the motherfuckin' Louisville boys, nigga
Our relationships and associations include people from Louisville

We're connected with the motherfuckin' Cleveland boys, nigga
We have established connections and alliances with individuals from Cleveland

We connected all the way around this motherfucker, nigga
Our network expands and encompasses the entirety of this realm

With them Kansas City boys, nigga
Our relationships and associations include people from Kansas City

I'm tryin' to tell you boys, nigga
I'm emphasizing and making it clear to all of you

Don't step to this pimpin', nigga
Don't challenge or confront our authority or expertise in the pimping lifestyle