Breathing
A-1 Lyrics

I've been through dark times, I've had some dark thoughts
I have experienced difficult and challenging periods in my life, where I have had negative and troubling thoughts.

I guess we're just some niggas with some fuckin' dark hearts
Perhaps we are individuals with troubled souls and a tendency towards darkness.

Look into my eyes and you can see my soul leavin'
If you gaze into my eyes, you can witness the departure of my essence.

Nigga, I ain't livin', I'm just fuckin' breathin'
I am not truly living and experiencing life, I am merely existing and breathing.

Boogie was the first one his age to go grip it (One)
Boogie was the first person of his age group to acquire a weapon.

Sanje been in jail for three years, ain't had a visit (One)
Sanje has been incarcerated for three years without receiving a single visit from anyone.

Sj ran through his whole trial and kept it trillest (One)
Sj endured his entire legal proceeding and maintained an authentic and genuine demeanor.

But when it's time for sentencing, they claimin' that he snitchin' (turn, turn, turn)
However, when it came time for the sentencing, they accused him of providing information to authorities.

I guess they'll do anything to numb down the litness (One)
It seems that they will do anything to suppress the vibrant energy and excitement.

What's to expect out here when your whole team winnin'? (Why?)
What can one anticipate when their entire group is achieving success?

We're just drillers tryna make a different way of living (turn)
We are individuals engaged in dangerous activities, attempting to create an alternative lifestyle.

Them niggas dissin', but'll kill to be in this position (told me turn)
Those who criticize us would readily resort to violence to find themselves in our current circumstances.

And this life that we livin', you can make that wrong decision (told me turn)
In the lifestyle we are immersed in, it is easy to make a detrimental choice.

Then have to spend longer than you live, stuck in prison
Consequently, one may end up incarcerated for a length of time that surpasses their lifespan.

Them letters to your brodie tellin' stories, reminiscin' (suh)
Writing letters to your close friend, sharing stories and memories.

You get the wrong ship out, they might lose you to the system (real talk)
If you associate with the wrong group or engage in the wrong activities, you may become entangled in the legal system and face severe consequences.

Everything that my Pops once told me, I should've listened (One)
All the advice my father gave me in the past, I should have heeded.

Was a little nigga thinkin' I could trust my intuition (One)
As a young individual, I believed that I could rely on my instincts and judgment.

Them sentences for rapists and them dealers should be different (turn)
The punishments for rapists and drug dealers should vary and not be treated the same.

I guess that depends on what the color of your skin is (real talk)
However, in reality, it seems that the severity of punishment often hinges on the color of one's skin.

Ever sat back in the dock and felt that pain from all your peoples? (Suh)
Have you ever sat in the courtroom and experienced the anguish and suffering of your loved ones?

You think we like bein' around them crack pipes and them needles? (Suh, suh, suh)
Do you believe we enjoy being in the presence of crack pipes and drug needles?

Staring at this dirty money, all the fiends will give you (ah)
Gazing at this illicitly obtained money, which addicts are willing to exchange for drugs.

Thinkin' 'Either me or them' this money payin' for my dinner, One (Turn, turn, told me turn, told me turn)
Contemplating the choice between my well-being or the well-being of the addicts, as this money is supporting my sustenance.

I'm tryna right my wrongs (One)
I am striving to rectify my past mistakes.

The life so short, sometimes I'm feelin' like this life is long (turn, turn)
Life may be brief, yet at times, it feels enduring and prolonged.

Shorty convinced that I don't like my home, she say it smell like my cologne (turn)
Someone asserts that I dislike my living environment, claiming it shares the same unpleasant scent as my chosen fragrance.

Declare .30 in my city, catch a flight, I'm gone
Announcing the ownership of a .30 caliber weapon in my city, then swiftly departing via a flight.

Sheriffs caring 'bout some things I want, it's mine alone (told me turn)
Law enforcement authorities displaying concern over matters that solely pertain to me.

Because when the feds came, I done that time alone (told me turn, ayy)
Due to isolation and solitude, when federal agents arrived, I endured my punishment unaccompanied.

Give them a glimpse of my thoughts, they said it's 'Hopeful thinking' (One)
Allowing others a glimpse into my thoughts, only to be met with dismissive claims of being overly optimistic.

Thoughts turn to things, now they know what I was thinkin' (suh, suh, suh)
Ideas eventually manifest into reality, now those around me comprehend the nature of my previous thoughts.

I was in custody (suh), still was in love with me (suh)
Despite being confined and under legal custody, I remained deeply infatuated with myself.

I bought myself roses (s-s-suh), yeah, that's double digits (s-s-s-s-suh)
I gifted myself roses, symbolizing love and admiration, which amounted to a significant number.

I can't trust a woman when you know you're nothing to them
It is difficult to place trust in a woman when you are aware that you hold no value in their eyes.

Now the roof down on the tunnel, we got tunnel vision (tunnel vision)
With the convertible roof lowered, we have adopted a narrow and focused mindset.

Look into my eyes and you can see my soul leavin' (told me turn, one)
If you gaze into my eyes, you will witness the departure of my soul.

Nigga, I ain't livin', I'm just fuckin' breathin' (One, yo)
I am not truly living, I am merely existing and breathing.