Keep On
A.B.N. Lyrics


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How much must I repeat?
We only play for keeps
No time outs, no free throws
No refs, no penalties
No handouts, no pit stops
No cheat codes, no sleep
But the drinks are on us
If you with it then pull up a seat

When you're roaming through the jungle
Talk is nothing, talk is cheap
Time is money, money is power
Power corrupts eventually, damn
So what are the options?
What are the choices left for me?
What other rule there's left to break
I guess my fate is a quest for me
Man I'm a dog that ain't got no leash
Man got a crib, it ain't got no lease
Man got a flow that ain't got no brain
But I still get brain, no hands no teeth
Nowadays, niggas are killas on the beat
But where I was raised all of the killas was down the street

Better do your research
Feeling like I fell out of the sky and landed feet first
My squad go hard, my squad go concrete, watch my team work
Hell yea, you can tell that the boy finna eat 'cause I took my seat first
3 course meal, full entrée, refills and I want my dessert
So why not make a toast? Tomorrow could always be worse
Now keep them bottles coming by the kiloliter
And get that Ana off your chest, try to keep a clean shirt
I'm so Grand Hustle, you ain't even in my league sir
What's up with these nerds?
They be out here, gettin' their salads tossed, gettin' their leaves turned
The game just ain't what it used to be, the quality is blurred
But a dying breed survives and a dynasty emerged
So put it in the air if you entirely concur
She call me hippie 'cause I live without any concern
Up on this green earth, I'm on them green herbs
Yeah yeah, yeah, I stay in them trees like the Keeblers
And they say that I look higher in person
As a kid I played in the yard, but now I'm astro turfing
I lived the actual version of the fantasies they utter
Made up stories of threesomes, they must just be seeing double
Run for cover, here comes trouble
My heart has grown cold so I gotta sleep with warmer covers
Polar bear pimpin', solar flare spittin'
Somebody tell 'em that this is professional stuntin', don't attempt it
Society is twisted, they tryna take us under
So when you see them folks, don't forget to warn a brother
I made it out alive but still the battle is a struggle
Veni, vidi, vici, I came, I saw, I conquered
They mad 'cause I murdered the game
And their name wasn't in the will
You see, most of these haters are mad rappers who just still waiting on a deal
And they jealous of my success 'cause my shoes cost more than a bill
But I'll never sit down at another table unless I'm invited to the meal
To some it's like conquering mountains, to me it's like stepping on hills
Remember the images in your mirror can be bigger than they appear
And the truth can be hard to swallow, depends on the size of the pill
And by the looks it's about the time that you had your prescription filled
My life, full length feature presentation
There are no intermissions, no time for commercial breaking
A fighter in his prime, a legend in the making
There's no debating when you let your numbers make the statement

How much must I repeat?
We only play for keeps
No time-outs, no free throws
No refs, no penalties
No handouts, no pit stops
No cheat codes, no sleep




But the drinks are on us
If you with it then pull up a seat

Overall Meaning

The song "Keep On" by A.B.N. features introspective lyrics that explore the struggles and motivations of the artist. The repeated line, "How much must I repeat? We only play for keeps," highlights the performer's dedication to his craft and his unwillingness to compromise. The lack of time-outs, free throws, refs, and penalties suggests that life is full of constant challenges and risks, but the singer is determined to push through and succeed regardless. The reference to "drinks" implies a celebration of life's victories, even while acknowledging the constant obstacles that must be overcome.


The lyrics also depict the artist's personal journey, contrasted with the changing world around him. He muses on the corrupting influence of power and his own role as an outsider, with "no leash" and a "flow that ain't got no brain." He vividly describes his surroundings, from "killas on the beat" to "polar bear pimpin'," in a way that reveals his resilience and resourcefulness.


Overall, "Keep On" is a powerful meditation on the challenges of success and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

How much must I repeat?
I've said it before, and I'll say it again.


We only play for keeps
We're not here to mess around; we're here to succeed.


No time outs, no free throws
We can't pause or rely on someone else to save the day.


No refs, no penalties
We have to hold ourselves accountable and be responsible for our actions.


No handouts, no pit stops
We have to work hard for everything we receive, and we can't slow down or give up.


No cheat codes, no sleep
There's no easy way out, and we have to keep pushing ourselves even when we're tired or stressed.


But the drinks are on us
We'll celebrate our success and take care of our own.


If you with it then pull up a seat
If you're ready to work hard and succeed with us, then join our team.


When you're roaming through the jungle
Life can be tough and unpredictable.


Talk is nothing, talk is cheap
Words alone won't get us anywhere, we have to take action.


Time is money, money is power
In this world, resources equal influence.


Power corrupts eventually, damn
We have to be careful not to let our success turn us into people we don't want to be.


So what are the options?
What else can we do but keep pushing forward?


What are the choices left for me?
I have to keep making tough decisions to keep moving forward.


What other rule there's left to break
We're pushing the boundaries and challenging norms.


I guess my fate is a quest for me
My future is in my hands, and it's up to me to find my way.


Man I'm a dog that ain't got no leash
I'm independent and free, making my own way in the world.


Man got a crib, it ain't got no lease
I'm doing my own thing and not beholden to anyone else.


Man got a flow that ain't got no brain
My talent comes naturally, without much effort on my part.


But I still get brain, no hands no teeth
I still succeed, even without relying on any particular skill or talent.


Nowadays, niggas are killas on the beat
There's a lot of competition out there, and we have to be at our best to succeed.


But where I was raised all of the killas was down the street
Growing up was tough, and we had to fight to survive.


Better do your research
Don't underestimate us; we know what we're doing.


Feeling like I fell out of the sky and landed feet first
Things are falling into place for me, and I'm making the most of it.


My squad go hard, my squad go concrete, watch my team work
We're a force to be reckoned with, and we're working together to make things happen.


Hell yea, you can tell that the boy finna eat 'cause I took my seat first
I'm taking charge and making things happen for myself.


3 course meal, full entrée, refills and I want my dessert
We're not satisfied with mediocrity; we want the best and won't settle for less.


So why not make a toast? Tomorrow could always be worse
We're celebrating our successes and enjoying the moment, knowing that things can always change.


Now keep them bottles coming by the kiloliter
We're going all out, celebrating and living life to the fullest.


And get that Ana off your chest, try to keep a clean shirt
Let go of your worries and enjoy the moment, but don't make a mess or do anything you'll regret.


I'm so Grand Hustle, you ain't even in my league sir
We're at the top of our game, and no one's going to stop us.


What's up with these nerds?
We don't care about what others think or say about us.


They be out here, gettin' their salads tossed, gettin' their leaves turned
Others are struggling, but we're succeeding and living life to the fullest.


The game just ain't what it used to be, the quality is blurred
Things are changing and aren't as good as they once were.


But a dying breed survives and a dynasty emerged
Despite the challenges, some people are still succeeding and creating something new.


So put it in the air if you entirely concur
If you agree with us, then show your support and join us.


She call me hippie 'cause I live without any concern
I'm free-spirited and don't worry about what others think or say about me.


Up on this green earth, I'm on them green herbs
I enjoy life and like to relax with some weed.


Yeah yeah, yeah, I stay in them trees like the Keeblers
I like to stay relaxed and enjoy the simple things in life.


And they say that I look higher in person
People notice my laid-back, free-spirited nature and assume I'm always high.


As a kid I played in the yard, but now I'm astro turfing
I'm no longer a child and have to deal with tougher challenges and obstacles.


I lived the actual version of the fantasies they utter
I've lived the life others dream of and made it a reality.


Made up stories of threesomes, they must just be seeing double
Others like to brag and make up stories, but they're not as successful as they pretend to be.


Run for cover, here comes trouble
I'm a force to be reckoned with, and people should be careful if they get in my way.


My heart has grown cold so I gotta sleep with warmer covers
I've been through tough times and have learned to protect myself and my emotions.


Polar bear pimpin', solar flare spittin'
I'm tough and powerful, and people should be careful when they get in my way.


Somebody tell 'em that this is professional stuntin', don't attempt it
I'm making things happen and succeeding at a high level, and others should recognize that they can't do the same.


Society is twisted, they tryna take us under
The world is tough, and we have to fight to succeed and not be held back.


So when you see them folks, don't forget to warn a brother
We have to watch our backs and be careful who we trust in this world.


I made it out alive but still the battle is a struggle
I've faced many challenges and obstacles, but I'm still fighting and working hard every day.


Veni, vidi, vici, I came, I saw, I conquered
I've been successful and achieved my goals.


They mad 'cause I murdered the game
Others are jealous of my success and are upset that they can't do the same.


And their name wasn't in the will
Others aren't part of our success and weren't able to contribute to it.


You see, most of these haters are mad rappers who just still waiting on a deal
The people who are jealous of our success are usually the ones who aren't as talented or successful as they pretend to be.


And they jealous of my success 'cause my shoes cost more than a bill
Others are envious of my success and the material possessions that come with it.


But I'll never sit down at another table unless I'm invited to the meal
I won't settle for less and will only work with people who recognize my talent and value.


To some it's like conquering mountains, to me it's like stepping on hills
What others see as challenging, I see as easy and achievable.


Remember the images in your mirror can be bigger than they appear
We can be our own worst critics, and we have to remember that our perception of ourselves may not always be accurate.


And the truth can be hard to swallow, depends on the size of the pill
The truth can be tough to accept, and it may take time to come to terms with it.


And by the looks it's about the time that you had your prescription filled
If you're struggling to accept the truth, it may be time to take action and deal with it.


My life, full length feature presentation
My life is filled with drama and excitement, and it's worth watching.


There are no intermissions, no time for commercial breaking
There's no time to slow down or take a break, we have to keep moving forward.


A fighter in his prime, a legend in the making
I'm at my best and am working hard to make history.


There's no debating when you let your numbers make the statement
My success speaks for itself, and there's no need to argue or debate it.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOBBY RAY JR. SIMMONS, VALENTINO KHAN

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