Hip Hop
August Alsina Lyrics

I came from drop tops and old school Chevy's
I grew up with luxury and classic cars around me.

Dope boys rollin' through, shittin' on ya heavy
Drug dealers were showing off their wealth around me.

Fifteens in the trunk beatin' down your block
Loud and thunderous car music would shake the neighborhood.

Only 4 years old when Biggie got shot
I was very young when I witnessed the violent realities of the hip-hop community.

I remember playing on the block, hanging on the block
I have fond memories of spending time with friends and peers in my neighborhood.

Young niggas slanging on the block, getting off them rocks
There were many young men selling drugs on the street, trying to make ends meet.

Now we livin' better now, Coogi sweater now
I and my peers have made progress and live better lives, wearing designer clothes.

Weather still getting colder, we could change the weather now
Despite improvements, there are still challenges and we wish we could fix the problems of the world.

But I came up in criminal days
My upbringing was rife with criminal activity and danger.

Living these criminal ways what can I say
I acknowledge and accept the mistakes of my past, but also see difficulty in changing my situation.

Hugging the block every day
I spent a lot of my time on the streets trying to earn money and survival.

Grindin' and making a way and then I pray
I work hard to create opportunities for myself and hope for better times to come.

For better days that it don't be the same tomorrow
I pray that the future can bring improved situations and not repeat my past.

Now I celebrate my sorrows with this bottle
I turn to alcohol to cope with the pain and difficulties of my life.

(Hip-Hop, hey, Hip-Hop, hey, Hip-Hop, hey, Hip-Hop, hey)
Hip-hop music has been a constant in my life, providing comfort and inspiration.

I pray for more better days
I continue to hope for improved circumstances in my life.

I know that I can feel change
I believe that positive changes can happen in my life.

Everyday ain't good but everyday ain't bad
I acknowledge that life can have both good and bad days.

Mama always said show thanks for what you have
My mother taught me to be grateful for the things I have in life.

Boy never forget to realize you're blessed
I never forget that I am fortunate for the opportunities I have and the people in my life.

This cold world can rot you if you let it
The harsh realities of life can drag you down if you don't stay strong and positive.

Now I'm out here tryna get it, really out here tryna get it
I am working tirelessly to create a better future for myself and those around me.

Always knew that I would make it, maybe it was so prophetic
I always believed that I could succeed if I worked hard enough, and my success is a testament to that belief.

From the youngest nigga grindin' to the youngest nigga wining
From a young age, I was striving to improve my situation and be successful.

Before you die you make your mark and reach new levels
I believe that success is important in life and aspire to achieve greatness.

Want the bread, want the diamonds and the bezels
I want to earn wealth and acquire luxuries that I was not able to have before.

And if these bitches that you want, have several
If multiple women are interested in me, I know it's not going to last and I shouldn't put too much emphasis on it.

Just gotta know, lotta shit's temporary
It's important to remember that things in life can be fleeting and not permanent.

It won't last, no, no, it won't last, no
I repeat to myself that these temporary things will not last.

Meaning it til' here
I remind myself to stay focused and persevere until the end.

Next thing you know it's all gone
Success and good things in life can be lost or disappear quickly.

That's why I been on my grizzy outchea
I am constantly working and grinding to maintain and improve my life.

Long as I grind, better days are near
I believe that hard work and persistence will lead to a better future for myself and those around me.