Hard Times
A Lyrics

The struggle lives hard times, we do or die
We are going through tough times and have two options: succeed or fail.

My whole crews fly hands high to the sky
My group is united and confident about our abilities.

So maintain son elevate try to build
We need to work hard and focus in order to succeed.

But now you're still 'cause incarceration is for real
However, imprisonment is a real and present danger in our community.

Yeah son you know its on
We are fully aware of the dangers we face in our surroundings.

Now who would be the clown in the nine-six to mess around and catch a fist
No one in their right mind would try to test our group in this year.

I show no mercy if you irk me
I will not hesitate to defend myself if provoked.

I got physical that alert me when some herb tried to jerk me
In the past, I have physically defended myself when someone tried to take advantage of me.

Or put the squeeze on it, break down the cipher
Or try to attack our group, which will ultimately fail.

But it won't work, were tight like the Q-Tip in the fight
However, our group is strong and united like a Q-Tip.

Now is you insane is your brain intact
Are you crazy? Do you not realize who you are trying to mess with?

We be official when it comes to this no B.S. rap
We take our rapping seriously and are true to ourselves.

Here comes the lyrical, aerial raid right where you rest at
We are about to unleash our intense lyrical skills.

Now test that
Go ahead and try to measure up to us.

I snatch your heart right through your chest black
We are not afraid to go to extreme measures to prove our dominance.

Gettin ill thoughts when I sleep at night
Sometimes, I worry about our violent environment even in my sleep.

I gotta maintain, blot the blood stains on my brain
I need to stay focused and take care of my mental health in order to survive.

From the clappin, we can make it happen
Despite the violence in our community, we can still succeed if we work together.

Remember you ain't a killer, you only rappin
Do not get caught up in the false image that rappers are killers. It is just a persona.

I hate it, rappers overexaggeratin
It bothers me when rappers over-exaggerate their experiences to seem tougher.

And never shot a gun in they life, they only masterbatin
Many rappers pretend to have gun experience when they really do not.

So come clean and keep it real if you like my sound
Be honest if you appreciate my music.

And wave your hands in the air and put the nines down
Put down your weapons and enjoy the music with us.

Brothas fought daily in the streets, we reek havoc
Our community is constantly engaged in conflicts and causing trouble.

On every block someones flippin like an acrobat
There is always someone causing drama on every street.

I'm kinda young but I still gotta hold my own
Despite my age, I need to be independent and self-reliant.

And Ima maintain what's mine till the day I'm grown
I will keep my own assets secure until I am an adult.

I keep my crew up, people say I got a gang
I keep my group motivated and united, although others may mistake us for a gang.

But I don't smoke I don't shoot and my crew don't slang
However, we do not engage in illicit activities like drug use, violence, or drug dealing.

We just hang tryin to get up in this rap game
We just spend time together and try to make it in the rap industry.

So I can gain so fame and build my crews name
Our goal is to become famous and establish our group's reputation.

Rollin with juvenile thugs wit bad grades and bad ways
I associate with other young people who have bad behavior and struggling in school.

Who woulda thought that I had some AIDS
Despite others' assumptions about me, I am also dealing with a serious medical condition.

Dream totes and aspirations
I have big dreams and goals.

Brothas are tired of being broke so maybe that's why they free-basing
People in our community turn to drugs because they are struggling financially.

Wastin time doing nothing
However, using drugs is not going to get them anywhere.

Livin like an outcast gotta get up get out and get something
They need to stop living on the fringes of society and start working to improve their lives.

Look into my eyes see if you can see what I can see
I want you to try and understand my perspective.

In my reality the whole world is after me
In my experience, it feels like the world is against me.

Schemin on the key but yo I got this locked down
People may try to bring me down, but I have everything under control.

Me and lost and found comin out the underground
My music and I are emerging from obscurity.

Takin no prisoners my listeners we keep it real
We do not hold back with our music, and our audience recognizes that.

My thoughts are militant, when I'm in the killin field
My lyrics are aggressive and militant when I am in my creative zone.

Click click, my minds automatic, so where's the static
I come up with rhymes easily and quickly. What is the problem?

I got some joints up in my attic if you want to grab it
I have some hits in the vault if you are interested in hearing them.

I form a cipher where my peace brothers don't sleep
I gather with like-minded people to create music.

You try to creep I guarantee that's when you feel the heat
If you try to sneak up on me, you will be met with resistance.

I come correct in this rap game
I am confident in my talent for rapping.

Rappers act insane
Other rappers tend to act outrageous and unpredictable.

Meanwhile I'm blowin the mic an back in the frame
My focus is on delivering great performances and being recognized for them.

They can't see me, they can't feel the real G
Other rappers are not on my level and do not understand my perspective.

I represent, commercial rap will never kill me
I have my own unique style that is not compromised by commercial success.