ADB was originaly born in Seattle Washington.As a baby and a young child he… Read Full Bio ↴ADB was originaly born in Seattle Washington.As a baby and a young child he traveled a lot because of various family issues.As a result he become enthused with music and in his his early teens begin composing songs and also poetry.Coming from a tough child hood and accompanied by his own troubles growing up,ADB's tells his life stories..both the joy and pain of the streets.. through his music..and will be hopefully an inspiration to us all..

All 'bout The Money
A.D.B Lyrics

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We Got it, Ohh
We want it
We coming for it
If you `bout that money, put your hands up
If you `bout that money, put your hands up
If you `bout that money, put your hands up
What, put your hands up, put your hands up

If you `bout that money put your hands up
Nicca, this ain't no mutha fuckin stick up
The cash we want it, just give it to us, no fronting
This is how it goes in these streets
When we see moves that we gotta make
Just to peep
Just to bring food to the table
For our fam could eat
Everyday, mane, it's dirty in these streets for real
This is what we do, grab steel, and
Think about the next fucking meal
Still, we gotta go, think about the prayers
Throw our hands, told God, please forgive this playa, ohh
Yea, BeCause all the cash we bring in, go just as fast
Now I really ain't thinking, nothing but go get some more
This is for my niccaz, in these streets, that's fa sho, ohh
One Time, put your hands in the air for the money
And the go gettaz, and them hustlaz and these
Girls making that money, fuck them niccaz
It's the game, this is what you hear
niccaz in and out Like that, still
They sitting back, tryna figure out how to get your stack
Nicca, watch the fucking moves you gotta make
Every corner could be the wrong damn turn
See live and learn, see the life you tell
Nicca see you, oh well
Nicca, Felle-The-Ton done hit your head
Nicca, this is what we do, as we move, in these streets
Bang Screw, and, this is what we do
Loving the south, the north
The east, from the south, the west
Is all the same, H-town we stressed
Smoking just to get a test, after test
Day in, nicca gots no rest
Laws after a nicca, hating on a nicca real fast
Gotta hide and put the weed in the stash
Still, niccaz gotta see how this go-go-go
Niccaz gotta see how we roll-roll-roll
Niccaz gotta know how this go-go
Don't play with this game
Get this dough-dough
In and out, you gotta go see how it goes
Watch them niccaz that's rolling on them 84's
Some Niccaz say they swanging and banging
But they swanging and hanging, in wrong zones
Let them niccaz Lame
Real niccaz know, what we gotta do when we
Stay true in these streets nicca
It's what we we playing with, can't really stand
This, shit a nicca see, I'm a go getta
I can't understand what goes down, in boys brain
Feeling what's going down, feeling so much pain
I can't hold the stain, on the concrete, trying to see
What is going down, who the nicca, that died
Last week on this ground. ohh
Mama crying out, tryna figure out
Who done hell let the rain out, and the blood skeet out
For real mane, this is how it goes, get that dough
in these streets, For money, put `em up
Put your hands in the air, if you love that money
Put your hands in the air, if you love that money
Put your hand in the air, don't love that money
Love G-o-d, He's doing it for ya

See all I see, All I know, this a go, straight from here
This is what we do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A.D.B’s song All ‘Bout the Money speak to the harsh realities of life on the streets and the lengths individuals will go to in order to provide for themselves and their loved ones. The song encourages listeners to put their hands up if they're "about that money," but also acknowledges the dangers of living in a world that revolves around wealth and power.

The song begins by declaring that the artist and his associates are "coming for" the money they desire. They do not intend to rob anyone, but will utilize whatever means necessary to secure the cash they need to support themselves and their families. The lyrics then speak to the everyday struggles of life in the streets, including the need to "grab steel" and protect oneself and their loved ones against the dangers that lurk around every corner. Despite the harsh realities of their situation, the artist encourages listeners to continue pushing forward and never forget the importance of G-o-d in their lives.

The song is a commentary on the cycle of poverty and the lengths individuals will go to in order to break free from it. It highlights a world in which wealth and power reign supreme and the importance of doing whatever it takes to survive. Despite the seemingly bleak outlook presented in the lyrics, the song offers a message of hope, courage, and perseverance.

Line by Line Meaning

We Got it, Ohh
We possess wealth and prosperity

We want it
We have a strong desire for money

We coming for it
We are determined to acquire wealth by any means necessary

If you `bout that money, put your hands up
If you share our goal of acquiring wealth, show your agreement by raising your hands

What, put your hands up, put your hands up
We encourage everyone to join in and raise their hands

If you `bout that money put your hands up
If you share our goal of acquiring wealth, show your agreement by raising your hands

Nicca, this ain't no mutha fuckin stick up
We are not robbing anyone, just asking for money

The cash we want it, just give it to us, no fronting
We are straightforward about our intentions to acquire money and expect it to be given without deception

This is how it goes in these streets
Acquiring money in the harsh reality of the streets is a cut-throat game

When we see moves that we gotta make
When we identify opportunities to make money

Just to peep
Just to evaluate the potential for financial gain

Just to bring food to the table
We work hard to make money to be able to support our families

For our fam could eat
So that our families have adequate food

Everyday, mane, it's dirty in these streets for real
The daily struggle to make money in the streets is difficult and perilous

This is what we do, grab steel, and
We arm ourselves for protection in the dangerous streets

Think about the next fucking meal
We are constantly obsessed with how to make enough money for our next meal

Still, we gotta go, think about the prayers
Despite the difficulties, we have to keep moving forward while constantly praying for guidance

Throw our hands, told God, please forgive this playa, ohh
We ask for God's forgiveness for our actions as we try to make money

Yea, BeCause all the cash we bring in, go just as fast
The money we make is quickly spent, and we need to keep making more to survive

Now I really ain't thinking, nothing but go get some more
Our one-track focus is on making more money

This is for my niccaz, in these streets, that's fa sho, ohh
This message is for our fellow street-dwellers who understand the struggle to make money

One Time, put your hands in the air for the money
We ask everyone to raise their hands in honor of money

And the go gettaz, and them hustlaz and these
We give a shoutout to all those who have the drive and the entrepreneurial spirit to make money

Girls making that money, fuck them niccaz
We support and respect women who are working hard to make money, and we don't care what others think or say about them

It's the game, this is what you hear
Making money is the name of the game in the streets

niccaz in and out Like that, still
Some people come and go quickly in the money game, but we are still here grinding

They sitting back, tryna figure out how to get your stack
Others are envious and plotting to take our hard-earned money

Nicca, watch the fucking moves you gotta make
We advise each other to be cautious and strategic in making money

Every corner could be the wrong damn turn
The streets are unpredictable, and every decision can have serious consequences for our safety and ability to make money

See live and learn, see the life you tell
We learn from our experiences and try to use them to improve future money-making scenarios

Nicca see you, oh well
We don't get bogged down by failures or mistakes; we keep pushing forward to make more money

Nicca, Felle-The-Ton done hit your head
We warn others that they need to pay attention to the danger and violence in the streets or they will get hurt

Nicca, this is what we do, as we move, in these streets
Making money is what we focus on as we navigate through the tough streets

Bang Screw, and, this is what we do
We continue to hustle and grind even when things are tough or things don't go our way

Loving the south, the north
We show love and respect for all areas of the country in our shared goal of making money

The east, from the south, the west
We acknowledge money-making takes place in all parts of the country

Is all the same, H-town we stressed
No matter where you are, the struggle to make money can be overwhelming

Smoking just to get a test, after test
We turn to drugs or other means of coping with the daily stresses of making money

Day in, nicca gots no rest
The need to make money is constant and unyielding, leaving us with little or no time to rest

Laws after a nicca, hating on a nicca real fast
The police and others in power often try to thwart our efforts to make money, and it can happen quickly and without warning

Gotta hide and put the weed in the stash
To avoid getting caught by the law, we have to hide our drugs and other illegal activities

Still, niccaz gotta see how this go-go-go
We have to keep moving forward and making money even when the odds are against us

Niccaz gotta see how we roll-roll-roll
We continue to show others how we hustle and make money so they can join us in our efforts

Niccaz gotta know how this go-go
Others need to understand the strategies and tactics we use to make money

Don't play with this game
The money-making game is not for amateurs or those who are not serious about the risks and rewards

Get this dough-dough
Making money is our ultimate goal and focus

In and out, you gotta go see how it goes
We are constantly evaluating the competition and the changing economic landscape to adjust our money-making strategies

Watch them niccaz that's rolling on them 84's
We keep a close eye on our rivals and competitors to stay ahead of the game

Some Niccaz say they swanging and banging
Others claim they are making a lot of money or are successful money-makers

But they swanging and hanging, in wrong zones
But in reality, they are not making as much money as they claim or are in less profitable areas of the city

Let them niccaz Lame
We don't worry about others who are not successful in the money-making game, and we don't let them distract us from our goals

Real niccaz know, what we gotta do when we
Our true allies and friends understand what needs to be done to make money in the streets

Stay true in these streets nicca
We remain honest and straightforward in our efforts to make money

It's what we we playing with, can't really stand
The pressure and danger of making money in the streets is difficult to bear

This, shit a nicca see, I'm a go getta
Despite the difficulties and risks, we will always be driven to make money

I can't understand what goes down, in boys brain
We struggle to comprehend why others are not as driven or successful as we are in making money

Feeling what's going down, feeling so much pain
The constant pressure and danger of making money in the streets is painful and stressful

I can't hold the stain, on the concrete, trying to see
The reality of the streets and the struggle to make money is difficult to endure or forget

What is going down, who the nicca, that died
The streets are dangerous and deadly, and we mourn the loss of those who are killed while trying to make money

Last week on this ground. ohh
The danger and tragedy of making money in the streets is ongoing and ever-present

Mama crying out, tryna figure out
The loss of life and danger of making money is not just felt by those in the streets but also by their loved ones

Who done hell let the rain out, and the blood skeet out
The violence and danger of making money in the streets spills out onto the innocent and unprotected

For real mane, this is how it goes, get that dough
Despite the pain and danger of making money in the streets, we have no choice but to keep hustling and grinding to make money

in these streets, For money, put `em up
We continue to work hard and hustle to make money, and we ask everyone who shares our goal to raise their hands

Put your hands in the air, if you love that money
We celebrate and honor those who share our love and respect for money

Put your hand in the air, don't love that money
We remind others that making money is not the only thing that matters, and that they need to acknowledge and respect other values and goals

Love G-o-d, He's doing it for ya
We encourage others to appreciate and trust in God's guidance and provision as they work hard to make money

See all I see, All I know, this a go, straight from here
We continue to share our experiences and strategies for making money in the streets so that others can learn from our successes and failures

This is what we do
Making money in the streets is our daily focus and priority

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