Tinseltown
Billy Woods Lyrics

They used to clown the kid like
People used to mock and make fun of Billy Woods

Scared money don't make money
You can't make money if you're too afraid to take risks

Now they doing bids right?
Now those same people are serving prison sentences, facing the consequences of their actions

That's why conventional wisdom don't
Conventional wisdom and common advice do not

Do nothing for me
Help or benefit Billy Woods

Marvin Harrison passed the eye in the dungeon
Marvin Harrison, a former American football player, successfully concealed his intentions and actions

Quiet ones be the shooters he who dares wins
People who are quiet and unassuming are often the most dangerous and successful

We down here with the losers
Billy Woods is surrounded by people who are unsuccessful and often make poor decisions

They robbed that white boy
Someone stole from an innocent person

Cause this ain't Hoosiers
The situation is not like the movie 'Hoosiers,' referring to a film about a basketball team's triumph against all odds

And stay looking for crack like jewellers
They are constantly searching for crack cocaine, comparing it to how jewelers search for valuable gems

Pressin' like army recruiters
They are aggressively and persistently pursuing their goals, similar to how army recruiters aggressively enlist new soldiers

Maneuver underwater, Afghani in the scuba
Navigating dangerous situations discreetly, with references to Afghanistan and underwater diving

Four Nigerians one computer travailler
Four Nigerians working together on one computer, possibly engaging in illegal activities

Middle of the day steak for two
Enjoying an extravagant meal in the middle of the day

Peter Luger aK47 with the cheese
A reference to Peter Luger Steak House and combining it with a weapon (AK47) and illegal substances (cheese)

Smoke Gouda only priorities is right now
The only important thing is immediate satisfaction and pleasure, symbolized by smoking Gouda cheese

The near future optimistic?
Is there any hope for the future?

Every morning between my first sip of coffee
Every morning, right after Billy Woods takes his first sip of coffee

Last digit on my scratch off ticket
The final number on a lottery ticket that Billy Woods scratches off

Middle passage I had to sell rations
A reference to the historical Middle Passage, with the idea of having to sell essential items for survival

The rest got scurvy and rickets
The remaining people suffered from scurvy and rickets, both diseases related to malnutrition

Just another misfit from the
Billy Woods is just another outcast who doesn't fit in with society

Edge of irrelevance
He is on the outskirts of being irrelevant or unnoticed

I been on that Ralph Ellison
Billy Woods has been influenced by the work of Ralph Ellison, an American writer known for exploring racial identity and social inequality

Nowadays flow meticulous
His current style of rapping is intricate and carefully crafted

Ridiculous embellishments
Exaggerated and extravagant additions to his lyrics or stories

They said it's easy money
People claim that making money is easy

But I just can't trust it
But Billy Woods doesn't believe or have faith in that statement

She said I love you honey
A woman expressed her love towards Billy Woods

But I just can't trust it
But he doesn't fully trust or believe her words

He said those his boys, not to worry
A person assured Billy Woods that his friends are trustworthy, and there's no need to be concerned

Just can't trust it
But Billy Woods still can't fully trust or rely on them

They said come through, everything lovely
Others invited Billy Woods to join them, promising a great and enjoyable experience

Just can't
But he still can't

Pedal to the metal
Driving fast with maximum acceleration

Enthusiastically peddle crack
Selling drugs (crack cocaine) with great enthusiasm

Over instrumentals
While rapping over musical instrumentals

Only to backpedal when them
But then suddenly retreat or back out when the

Narcs come knockin'
Police or law enforcement officers arrive and start investigating

Any resemblance to real events
If there are any similarities to actual incidents

Is merely coincidental
It is entirely accidental or by chance

Motherless child, Hansel & Gretel
A child who lacks parental care, like the characters Hansel and Gretel from the fairytale

Abandoned in the ghetto
Left alone or forsaken in a low-income neighborhood

Fear not a wicked witch
Not being afraid of someone evil or harmful

But a clever Geppetto
Instead, being cautious of someone who is cunning or manipulative, like Geppetto from Pinocchio

Have him holding a bag on stage in stilettos
Making someone end up in a difficult or embarrassing situation, possibly involving illegal items, while wearing high heels on stage

Separating Canaanites from they shekels
Taking money away from dishonest or corrupt individuals

Nigga pennies add up
Even small amounts of money add up over time

If you the neighborhood Gordon Gekko
If you are someone who is greedy and obsessed with money, like the fictional character Gordon Gekko from the movie 'Wall Street'

Wooden nickels of that sour crunch
Worthless or counterfeit money that lacks value, but has a negative impact

Like a good pickle more flights than Biggles
Someone who travels frequently, comparing it to the number of flights taken by fictional pilot and adventurer Biggles

But at tonight's show we play Don Rickles
During tonight's performance, Billy Woods and his team will entertain and make fun of others, just like Don Rickles, a famous insult comedian

Salt on your game, kosher
Adding credibility and improvement to someone's skills or performance, like kosher salt enhances the flavor of food

For putting his name too low on the poster
Someone didn't receive proper recognition or acknowledgment, as their name was placed at the bottom of a poster

Drunk as a fish harping that
Highly intoxicated, persistently complaining about

No respect danger field
Lack of respect or acknowledgement, similar to the comedian Rodney Dangerfield who often joked about not getting respect

After last drink, ticket argument settles
Once the last drink is consumed, any dispute or disagreement is resolved

Jump behind the wheel and it's
Getting into a vehicle and then it becomes

Pedal to the metal
Driving fast with maximum acceleration

They said it's easy money
People claim that making money is easy

But I just can't trust it
But Billy Woods doesn't believe or have faith in that statement

She said I love you honey
A woman expressed her love towards Billy Woods

But I just can't trust it
But he doesn't fully trust or believe her words

He said those his boys, not to worry
A person assured Billy Woods that his friends are trustworthy, and there's no need to be concerned

Just can't trust it
But Billy Woods still can't fully trust or rely on them

They said come through, everything lovely
Others invited Billy Woods to join them, promising a great and enjoyable experience

Just can't