Tales Of A Hustler Ft Sparks
Beanie Sigel Lyrics

Yeah, Sparks in here, the truth in here
Beanie introduces Sparks as the truth, boasting about his credibility as a witness.

Yeah
Sparks affirms his presence in the song.

Yeah, witness, Tales of a hustler
Beanie invites Sparks to share his experiences as a hustler, describing it as the theme of the song.

I'm going to ride, nigga
Sparks expresses his readiness to face any challenge as a hustler.

Ya know, this just the life we live, uh; this just the life we lead
Beanie acknowledges that hustling is a prevalent lifestyle among the street's youth.

Yeah, yeah, gangsta
Sparks affirms his gangsta status and emphasis on street credibility.

Tales, tales
Beanie echoes the theme of the song, emphasizing the importance of hustling experiences.

Gangsta! Yeah
Sparks reinforces his gangsta image as an important attribute within hip-hop culture.

Sugar coat
Sparks implies that he will speak unfiltered truth in his verses, refusing to sugarcoat his experiences as a hustler.

Omillio Sparks, the young gun
Sparks introduces himself and his image as a young gun in the streets.

My life as an adolescent, said I'll go through something
Sparks reflects on his youth and acknowledges the inevitability of hardships in his path.

Other guys try to stand in my way like brick walls
Sparks describes external roadblocks that potentially hindered his progress in the streets.

So I kept guns in my palm like Messiah scripts in Psalms
Sparks explains his reliance on firearms as protection and how they became like biblical scriptures for him.

I should fear no man but God
Sparks attests to his fearlessness in situations that involve conflict with other individuals but nevertheless acknowledges God's omnipotence.

So, Lord knows we could get it on
Sparks suggests that he's prepared to engage in physical conflict if need be.

Guns baptized guys testing my pride
Sparks sees guns as a means of purifying his ego, using them to test others and his willingness to protect what he values.

Clearing my conscience in the liquor store
Sparks describes alcohol as a means of coping with his actions and experiences as a hustler, allowing him to numb his conscience.

With a fifth of Thunderbird, but I be guzzling hard
Sparks indulges in heavy drinking, using Thunderbird as his liquor of choice.

Playing the corners with a washed-up old-head
Sparks spends time with an older street veteran, learning from his experiences and applying them to his own hustle.

Chant tunes by the Whispers
Sparks listens to music while hustling and cites soul group the Whispers as an influence.

Same corner where I banged at with niggas
Sparks returns to the same spot where he used to engage in fights with other people.

Cops drive by and grin on us
Sparks describes how law enforcement treated him and his peers with disdain and condescension.

If they grabbed then One of them nosy neighbors done snitched on us (Again?)
Sparks explains that their arrests resulted from tips by neighbors, a recurring pattern that frustrated the neighborhood's hustlers.

Hey, this game juicy got me puffing loosies
Sparks sees the hustling game as exciting, but also admits to smoking loose cigarettes to deal with stress.

Every two days interrogated by the police
Sparks faces constant harassment from law enforcement, often being interrogated every two days.

See, this life I live cost more than your Roley's money
Sparks emphasizes that the cost of living as a hustler exceeds the value of material things like expensive watches (Rolex).

It cost my homey Nook his whole life, ya heard me?
Sparks uses his friend Nook's demise to illustrate the fatal consequences of the hustling lifestyle.

When he was here, it was easy to love him like a brother Now that's he's gone I find it difficult to talk to his mother
Sparks reminisces about his deceased friend Nook and reflects on how it's hard to talk to the late friend's mother.

I mean, what do you say to a woman That's just lost her only son to the game and the gun, except "Mami, I'm a ride for him."?
Sparks ponders what to say to a grieving mother who lost her child due to the street life, offering to avenge her son's death.

The look that she gave me like, "Sparks, you got some nerve." 'Cause most of these niggas don't keep their words
Sparks acknowledges that few people in the streets follow through on their promises but insists he's different, pledging to honor his word to Nook's mother.

Now I'm under pressure And I can't even break that type of promise And y'all niggas paint that picture Risking your freedom
Sparks confesses that keeping his promise to Nook's mother puts him under immense pressure, but he refuses to break it, even if it means risking his own freedom.

On the strength of memories of him The time he made you laugh The time he bust his gat when them other niggas ran How real is that?
Sparks reminds himself of Nook's bravery and how he stood by his side in moments of danger.

Omillio Sparks, niggas, holla back
Sparks ends his verse by introducing himself one more time and inviting people to respond to his message.

Tales of a hustler!
Beanie reiterates the song's theme and reminds the audience of its focus.

In this life you not promised tomorrow So take the bitter with the sweet and maintain In these vicious streets Carry your heat, and keep your mind on your money Life's a gamble; everybody got a number, homey Tales of a hustler!
Beanie advises listeners to be prepared for the unpredictable nature of life on the streets, advocating for carrying weapons for protection.

I'm back to the block with it Wait, let me clear that up I'm back to the blocks that you get when your block get it
Beanie explains that he's returned to the game after taking a hiatus, specifying that his involvement falls within certain blocks's territory.

Get hard with that hot water when the pot hit it Get large with a little water when you pop wit' it
Beanie describes how he makes crack cocaine, adapting to the consistency of the drug depending on the water content.

I send hope to late scramblers Sling coke to you late you scramblers Go broke, sling soap to you late night scramblers
Beanie explains how he started by providing hope to others in financial struggles, then escalated to selling cocaine, and reluctantly resorted to selling soap (a less profitable drug) for people who arrive when it's late at night.

No joke, I'm a crook; catch hooks broke; late night gamblers
Beanie emphasizes that he's not joking when it comes to his hustle, offering to fight anyone who gets in his way.

Look, you loose limbs when fuck with him That be I strapped and high
Beanie cautions against crossing him since he's armed and ready to retaliate.

FBI all on back, want to trap the guy Got niggas in all black want to snatch my pies
Beanie faces pressure from law enforcement and competition within his line of work.

Never that, too many gats Too many guns Too many vests Tough guys, not too many left Where they at?
Beanie implies that he's prepared for any level of conflict given the number of firearms and protective gear he owns, noting that not many people can match his level of toughness.

Dead or locked behind bars in jail I know I ain't too far from hell I'll spit the devil these bars in hell
Beanie recognizes the perilous nature of his lifestyle, but nevertheless pledges to continue his craft regardless of the consequences.

Dog, I been through it, son Look at my scars and tell
Beanie reflects on the hardships he's faced over his life, indicating that his scars are physical proof of his experiences.

Catch Mac in a Chevy truck slightly tented No excuses on who might be in it
Beanie describes his mode of transportation and emphasizes that anyone, regardless of their status, could be riding with him at any time.

You know passenger twisting backwoods Slightly spinning Crack the window, the indo slightly scented Splash of haze and hash lightly blended
Beanie describes the smoking habits of his associates while driving, revealing the smell of the substances in his truck.

Put the pressure on niggas who might be timid Like, you got like a minute To put the cash in this bag or ya ass just might be in it
Beanie describes how he intimidates people into handing over money, offering a limited amount of time before it becomes violent.

In small piece, I'll snatch your family up Start from tall nephews to your small nieces
Beanie implies that he's willing to kidnap people's family members as a means of extortion.

Bitches
Beanie ends his verse with a vulgar term, emphasizing his disregard for social norms.