New Streets
Benny the Butcher Lyrics

I don't care 'bout haters, I'm only concerned what hustlers think
The opinion of successful people matters more to me than the hate of the unsuccessful.

But I think it's time I finally address this publicly
After years of staying quiet, it's time to speak up and address something that's been bothering me.

'Bout street life, it seem like they only givin' y'all luxuries
Rappers who claim to know about street life are really only talking about the glamorous parts, not the tough realities.

You know this game come with way more consequences than jail
Getting caught is just one of the many consequences of being involved in the street life.

Street niggas live by dirty laws, I got my stripes, how you earnin' yours?
People who live by the code of the streets have to make tough decisions, and I've earned my respect in that world. Have you?

It's gon' be hard to convince kids
Younger generations may not understand what it takes to succeed in the streets and may only see the glamour.

But honestly, losses taught me more than my wins did
Even though I've had more wins than losses, it's the losses that have taught me the most and made me stronger.

Trust me, there's two sides, one glamorous, other scandalous
There are two sides to the street life: the glamorous side that's often portrayed, and the more dangerous side that's rarely shown.

These symptoms of abandonment, we suffer damages
Growing up in the streets can lead to feelings of abandonment and cause emotional and physical harm.

Losses turn into pain, then they become advantages, ah
Even though losses can be painful, they eventually become opportunities to learn and grow.

There's two sides to this shit
Once again, emphasizing that there's more to the street life than what's portrayed in media.

For every nigga you see out here winnin'
There are many more people in the streets who haven't been as successful.

Don't forget about that
It's important to remember the struggles that people in the streets face and not just focus on the success stories.

This shit chess, man, we makin' boss moves
The street life is like a game of chess, and those who are successful are making strategic, calculated moves.

You can't be making cheap mistakes, feel me?
Making mistakes in the streets can be costly and dangerous, so it's important to make decisions carefully.

Be careful nigga, that's comin' from a nigga who did everything
I've been through it all and know firsthand how risky and dangerous the street life can be, so it's important to be cautious.