Johnny P's Caddy
Benny the Butcher Lyrics

Yeah, you know?
Acknowledgement of the importance of Tana Talk 4.

Tana Talk 4, this shit mean a lot to me, know what I mean?
Tana Talk 4 is personally significant to the artist.

You know this shit don't feel as good as it look (Big Griselda)
Despite the glamorous exterior of the music industry, it is not as fulfilling as it appears.

I'ma keep it real with you (Black Sopranos Family)
A commitment to honesty and authenticity in lyrics.

I'm straight though (I'm good)
Life is going well for the artist.

This street shit made me what I am today, nigga
The artist's upbringing in a rough environment shaped their current identity and success.

Niggas know I went so hard for this shit
The artist put in significant effort to attain their success.

I deserve this shit, nigga (ah)
The artist feels that their success is well-earned.

The Butcher comin' nigga
An introduction to the artist's persona.

This ain't my story 'bout rags to riches
The artist's success was not achieved through a typical narrative of starting with nothing and building up wealth.

More 'bout how I mastered physics (uh-huh)
The artist's success comes from their skill and strategic mindset rather than luck or circumstance.

In the game, I used to train like Rocky, catchin' chickens (yeah)
An allusion to the hard work and dedication required to succeed in the music industry.

I was nice, but they was right when they told me that rap a business (they was right)
A realization that the music industry is a competitive and lucrative business, not just a creative outlet.

I had ten bands in my stash when I passed over half a million
The artist had a significant amount of money saved up despite their relatively early financial success.

Come easily? No good, don't be surprised I outlast these niggas
Easy success is not sustainable, and the artist intends to outlast those who achieve success quickly and without much effort.

It's like they put out a smash then they gone in a flash, admit it
Many artists achieve success with one hit song but are unable to sustain their career.

And then they made tracks and diss us like that's gon' add up the digits (fuck you doin'?)
A criticism of artists who create diss tracks as a way to boost their own success.

They showin' fake racks in pictures like that's gon' attract the bitches (you goofy)
A critique of artists who flaunt wealth that they don't actually possess.

That was really me, nigga, I ain't have to act in Conflicted (nah)
The artist played an authentic role in the movie Conflicted.

Only difference is I'm livin', and I would've whacked one of 'em niggas
The artist's life is different from their character in the movie Conflicted, but they have a strong connection to their past experiences.

Who knew that after drug dealin' I'd still be casual spending mil' plus?
The artist never expected to be able to casually spend large amounts of money after their past involvement in drug dealing.

Annual income, so here's my manual then some
The artist's financial success is significant and they are willing to share advice with others.

And this Eastside shit still in me, my ability
The artist's past experiences on the Eastside continue to influence their music and personality.

To turn words to imagery, prolly the reason they gon' remember me (let's talk)
The artist's poetic ability and storytelling skills make them stand out and ensure their legacy.

Figure we walk this tightrope with a feline's agility
Navigating the music industry requires agility and balance, similar to a tightrope walker or a cat.

The streets did so much shit to me, I can never live civilly
The artist's past experiences in the streets continue to affect their demeanor and behavior.

I can never leave the scene without checkin' my mirrors visually (uh-uh)
The artist is always cautious, given their past experiences and current success.

Hm, come with that energy 'cause some shit gon' always stick with me
The artist will always carry the energy and influence of their past experiences and is prepared to face whatever challenges come their way.

They wanna know what I brought to Griselda, I say, "Validity"
The artist's contribution to Griselda is their legitimacy and authenticity in their lyrics and persona.

They askin', "What work y'all niggas put in?" I'm like, "What didn't we?"
The artist and their team have put in significant effort to achieve their success.

Problems that I correct through the obstacles I progress
The artist is able to overcome obstacles and learn from their mistakes to achieve continued progress and success.

Illogical for them to feel they responsible for our success
No one else can take credit for the artist's success, as it is a product of their own hard work and skill.

Besides Con' and West, tell me who else I gotta respect (who else?)
The artist lists two individuals who they respect, and challenges anyone else to earn their respect.

'Cause I'm kinda perplexed, it's 'bout time that I got my respect
The artist feels undervalued and underappreciated, and demands the respect they feel they deserve.

On the night I was born, the rain was pourin', God was cryin'
The artist's birth was accompanied by dramatic weather, symbolizing their potential for greatness.

Lightnin' struck, power outage, sparks was flyin'
Further imagery of the dramatic circumstances of the artist's birth.

The real one's here, the young boy that walk with lions
The artist is confident in their authenticity and power, portrayed through the metaphor of walking with lions.

Around the outlines of chalk where the corpses lyin'
The artist has overcome difficult circumstances and seen death and violence firsthand.

Of course I'm tryin' to revive a sport that's dyin'
The artist is dedicated to revitalizing and improving the rap industry, which they feel has lost some of its energy and authenticity.

But the guns and the drug bars that y'all relyin'
Other artists rely too heavily on generic references to violence and drugs to create their music.

Got these nerds thinkin' that you niggas hard as I am
Some listeners mistakenly believe that superficial references to violence and drug dealing make an artist 'tough.'

But that just mean I ain't as comfortable as y'all with lyin'
The artist prides themselves on their authenticity and refuses to rely on falsehoods to create their music.

Stretchin' the truth, no, I never stress in the booth
The artist doesn't need to lie or exaggerate to create compelling music.

They feel the pressure, me I feel like I just left the masseuse
Creating music is easy and pleasurable for the artist, in contrast to other rappers who feel excessive pressure to succeed.

Effortless, how I'm skatin' on these records is proof
The artist's skill and ease in creating hits is evidence of their talent and hard work.

I put your favorite rapper neck in a noose, never lettin' them loose
The artist is confident in their ability to defeat and outperform other rappers.

Cole World, the heater blast through your speaker
A reference to the artist, J. Cole, and the power of his music.

He the last of Mohicans, no weaklings last in my sneakers
Those who don't have the talent and determination to succeed won't be able to keep up with the artist.

Nigga want me on a song, he gon' see the wrath of the reaper
Collaborating with the artist is a significant challenge, as they are highly skilled and competitive.

I'm prolly gon' go to Hell if Jesus ask for a feature
The artist is so passionate and competitive that they would risk going to Hell just to create a hit with Jesus as a feature artist.

I'm higher than niggas and don't need a bag full of reefer
The artist is confident in their skill and doesn't need to use drugs to create great music.

Some see the glass as empty, I see a glass full of ether
The artist has a unique perspective and sees great potential in what others see as negative situations.

Collectin' his bread in mass like he a Catholic preacher
The artist is highly successful, collecting significant amounts of money like a Catholic preacher collects donations.

Just to count a nigga cash, you might need a calculus teacher
The amount of money the artist earns is so significant that it would be difficult to count accurately without advanced knowledge of mathematics.

Eureka, Einstein on the brink of the theory of relativity
The artist is brilliant and innovative, on par with some of history's greatest thinkers.

Really no MC equal, feel me?
The artist believes that they are truly one of a kind and superior to other rappers.

Cole pen be lethal, crib like an old MTV show, uh
A reference to the artist, J. Cole, and their skillful songwriting. The artist's house is also notable, similar to a house featured on an MTV show.

On God, the best rapper alive
The artist is confident that they are currently the best rapper in the world.

Headshot, now go and ask the best rappers that died
The artist has defeated other great rappers in their time.

They tell you he never lied, nigga
Other rappers have confirmed the artist's skill and authenticity.

Yeah, Tana Talk
Final acknowledgement of the importance of Tana Talk 4.