Give Me
9styl.e Lyrics
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Nigga, give me six (six, six, six)
Nigga, give me six (six, six, six)
Nigga, give me six (six, six, six)
Give me six feet and an ounce of space
Give me six feet and an ounce of space (nigga, give me six)
Give me six feet and an ounce of space
Ain't nothin' between us but space and opportunity
No time for childish shit and buffoonery
I sneeze around peons, achee
I don't want no clowns hanging 'round me
Gotta peep the borderline haters on the cuffs
It's hard to trust the people that you trust
The closest one to you that always borrow
They'll line you up tomorrow for some marbles
I can look a human in the eye like a stock
And tell right away that he a no-good guy
His energy in this aura ain't connected
He jealous, his pockets is anorexic
When I was twenty-one, my dreams was twenty-to-one
I accepted my failures and didn't blame anyone
Sign hella cousins to your label and they rap
Chances are a couple gon' stab your ass in the back
Nigga, give me six (six, six, six)
Nigga, give me six (six, six, six)
Nigga, give me six (six, six, six)
Give me six feet and an ounce of space
Give me six feet and an ounce of space (nigga, give me six)
Give me six feet and an ounce of space
Give me six feet and an ounce of space
Bad bidness, I don't practice
I'm ganged up and sharp like a cactus
I'm all over it like flour on raw chicken
I don't do bogus shit, ain't no reneggin'
Gettin' after it, I done mastered and perfected the art of gassin'
Thirty-two years of heat, not once did I fall asleep
If it's yayper bein' made, then I want in
We can't be friends if 40 ain't your top ten
Don't ever mention my name in the same sentence as sucka shit
The Bay is what I claim and I never been a puppet
I been at networkin' in virtual meetings all day
When I slap gospel music, I play the homie Lecrae
I'm a veteran but I'm current and I'm on
Every word that I say can be a song
Uh, rap like I'm poor
West Coast best, Mount Rushmore
Nigga, give me six (six, six, six)
Nigga, give me six (six, six, six)
Nigga, give me six (six, six, six)
Give me six feet and an ounce of space
Give me six feet and an ounce of space (nigga, give me six)
Give me six feet and an ounce of space
Give me six feet and an ounce of space
The lyrics of "Give Me" by 9styl.e are raw and profound. The song starts with the demand for six feet of space and an ounce of distance, which is a metaphorical representation of the need for individuality and isolation. The artist seeks to distance himself from negativity, hatred, and betrayal that arise from people's tendency to act selfishly and put their best interests above those around them. The song emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with people with positive energy, compatible values, and unrelenting loyalty. To achieve his goals and attain success, the artist's energy is focused on his art and attaining greatness, reflected by his refusal to indulge in trivial matters that could lead to his downfall.
The song also touches on the corrupt nature of the music industry, often fraught with betrayal and injustice. The artist stresses on the importance of staying guarded against the backstabbing and manipulative nature of people one trusts, even one's closest cousins, using them just to accomplish their own means. The lyrics further enforce the idea that success relies not just on the individual's abilities, but also on the people surrounding them, which can either amplify or hinder their success.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga, give me six (six, six, six)
Stay six feet away from me, don't come too close
Give me six feet and an ounce of space
I need personal space to operate in, give me some room
Ain't nothin' between us but space and opportunity
There's nothing stopping us from achieving success except for our environment and mindset
No time for childish shit and buffoonery
I don't have time for immaturity and foolish behavior
I sneeze around peons, achee
I don't associate with people who are beneath me
I don't want no clowns hanging 'round me
I don't want any foolish or disloyal people in my inner circle
Gotta peep the borderline haters on the cuffs
I need to watch out for people who may seem friendly but secretly hate me
It's hard to trust the people that you trust
Even the people you trust can betray you
The closest one to you that always borrow
The people closest to you who borrow money may not have your best interests at heart
They'll line you up tomorrow for some marbles
They'll betray you for even the smallest gain
I can look a human in the eye like a stock
I can easily read a person's intentions by looking them in the eye
And tell right away that he a no-good guy
I can immediately tell that someone is not trustworthy or a bad influence
His energy in this aura ain't connected
His vibes don't match mine and we're not on the same wavelength
He jealous, his pockets is anorexic
He's envious and broke
When I was twenty-one, my dreams was twenty-to-one
When I was younger, I had big dreams and aspirations
I accepted my failures and didn't blame anyone
I own up to my mistakes and don't blame others for my shortcomings
Sign hella cousins to your label and they rap
Signing your relatives to your record label may not be a smart move
Chances are a couple gon' stab your ass in the back
There's a high likelihood that some of your relatives may betray you
Bad bidness, I don't practice
I don't engage in shady or illegal business practices
I'm ganged up and sharp like a cactus
I'm always ready for anything and I can be dangerous
I'm all over it like flour on raw chicken
I'm very attentive to details and I don't miss anything
I don't do bogus shit, ain't no reneggin'
I don't engage in deceitful or dishonest behavior, I'm always honest
Gettin' after it, I done mastered and perfected the art of gassin'
I'm always striving and working hard, and I've become an expert at motivating others
Thirty-two years of heat, not once did I fall asleep
I've been consistently active and successful for 32 years
If it's yayper bein' made, then I want in
If there's money to be made in something, I want to be involved
We can't be friends if 40 ain't your top ten
We can't be friends if you don't appreciate good music (specifically E-40)
Don't ever mention my name in the same sentence as sucka shit
Don't associate me with anything that is weak or disloyal
The Bay is what I claim and I never been a puppet
I strongly identify with my hometown and I've never been a follower
I been at networkin' in virtual meetings all day
I've been working hard to make connections and further my career
When I slap gospel music, I play the homie Lecrae
When I listen to gospel music, I prefer to listen to Lecrae
I'm a veteran but I'm current and I'm on
I have years of experience but I'm always up to date with current trends
Every word that I say can be a song
I'm so lyrical that everything I say could be turned into a song
Uh, rap like I'm poor
I still rap with hunger and passion, even though I'm successful
West Coast best, Mount Rushmore
The West Coast is the best and I belong on its version of Mount Rushmore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Earl Stevens
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