Maintain
Blu Feat. Donel Smokes Co$$ & Jontel Lyrics

I just stay in my lane, yup
I only focus on myself and my own goals.

Just trynna maintain, yup
I'm simply trying to keep myself together in the midst of daily pressures and challenges.

All this stress on my brain
I'm feeling overwhelmed by the various struggles and obstacles I'm facing.

Lord keep me prayed up
I'm seeking spiritual support to help me deal with the difficulties in my life.

Same niggas on the same stuff
My friends and I are still living our lives the same way we always have, despite whatever changes may be happening around us.

We don't change up
We stay true to ourselves and our values, no matter what.

But we getting our change up
We are finding ways to achieve financial success and security.

We still the same us
Despite our success, we remain loyal to the people we've always been.

We just gone get the racks up
We are working hard to accumulate wealth and financial stability.

Who gone move past us
No one can surpass us as we work towards our goals.

Move quick we faster
We move quickly and efficiently to stay ahead of the competition.

Doing that dash bruh
We are quickly accelerating to achieve our goals.

In the ghost no Casper
We are ghosting our haters and detractors, just like Casper the friendly ghost.

Going up no ladder
Our ascent to success is not linear or traditional like climbing a ladder.

Til my pockets get fat bruh
We will continue to work hard and accumulate wealth until we have financial security.

Watch how we stack, yup
Witness our successful accumulation of wealth and resources.

Day ones plotting on me day two
People I've known my whole life are beginning to scheme against me.

They been at me since the cradle
People have been plotting against me since I was born.

Got me wading troubled waters
I am struggling and facing challenges in my life.

Woulda thought a nigga went naval
It's as if I've joined the navy with the difficulties I'm facing.

Funny how I'm ya bro now
It's ironic that people are trying to befriend me now when they were plotting against me before.

But imma go Cain no Abel
I will seek revenge and become violent like Cain in the Bible, rather than being a passive victim like Abel.

Cuz you a snake not a homie
I can't trust these people, they are not true friends but rather conniving traitors.

You can't sit at the table
These people are not welcome to share in my success or accomplishments.

Like you ain't bro, ohhh no
I know that these people were never truly on my side or part of my inner circle.

Keep moving how you did before
I'll continue on my path to success without relying on the support of these fake friends.

I been known for so long
I have a reputation and people know who I am and what I stand for.

You would flake and do me wrong
These people have repeatedly let me down and failed to support me when I needed them.

So I prep for the storm
I am anticipating future challenges and obstacles that I will need to overcome.

Im Big B, I run the swarm
I am the leader and in control in my social circle or community.

No more trapping out my dorm
I have moved on from illicit or dangerous activities that I used to engage in.

Now I'm trapping with these songs
I am now focusing my energy and creativity into music, rather than illegal activities.

I been knowing, since the low end
I have always known what I am capable of achieving, even when I come from humble beginnings.

Was my high, now I go in
My passion and creativity is what drives me forward now.

They like let bro in
Music industry insiders recognize my talent and are welcoming me into their community.

I'm coming packed like the Trojans
I am entering the music industry armed with my creativity, skill, and resources, just like the Trojan army.

Im in my zone man
I am focused and determined, and nothing can distract me from my goals.

I can't be phased, no condoning
I am not easily influenced by external forces or outsiders who wish to derail me.

Yo backward motion, yea
I don't waste my time or energy on negative people or activities that don't further my goals.

I'm the boss like I'm Rick Ross
I am in charge, I am successful and powerful like the rapper Rick Ross.

I'm the one to hit up I'm the Big Dawg
People know that I am the one to go to for guidance, mentorship, or help achieving success.

Ice too cold, cut the wrist off
My jewelry and wealth are so impressive and valuable that they are dangerous (like freezing water), so we must take precautions.

Do you see the big pic, jigsaw
Can you understand the full scope of my plans and goals, like a completed jigsaw puzzle?

All my niggas on go, you could get gone
All of my friends are prepared to defend themselves and attack those who would pose a threat to us.

Only going up with those who been down
I only want to associate with people who have supported me and been there for me through thick and thin.

And I'm repping the mount when I ain't in town
Even when I am not physically present, I represent and take pride in my community or hometown.

If you in the circle you been round
If you are part of my inner circle of friends, you have been around and know what it takes to achieve success and overcome obstacles.

We making moves, this chess nigga
We are strategically planning and making moves to achieve success, like skilled chess players.

Put my heart in it, my chest nigga
I am deeply emotionally invested in my music and career, and it is an integral part of who I am.

For fake hittas, needa vest nigga
I need to protect myself from fake friends or enemies who would try to bring me down or harm me.

Cuz they gone hate you at ya best nigga
People are often jealous or resentful of those who are successful and achieving their dreams.

And they gone hate you at worst
Even if things aren't going well for you, people will still try to bring you down with negativity and hate.

So I'm driven til I whip a hearse
I am so motivated and determined to succeed, that I will keep pushing myself until the day I die or am successful enough to retire.

Just watch the boy come in first
I am confident and determined to win and be the best.

I only want what I deserve
I am not greedy, but I expect to be rewarded for my hard work and talents.

Don't give me what I didn't earn
I don't believe in receiving rewards or recognition for things I didn't work hard for or deserve.

That's my word to the urn
I am so serious about this that I will make this promise to myself (even after I am dead and ashes are in an urn).

I'm working til I get my turn
I am putting in the effort and striving to achieve success, waiting for my opportunity to shine.

Only goat status will affirm
I know I am the greatest of all time (a 'GOAT'), and my success will prove it to others.

That I can stop this grind
I will never give up or stop working hard towards my goals.

Make sure the family fine
My loved ones and family are my top priority and I will ensure their well-being and success as well.

We gotta eat, we gone dine
We will work hard and be successful so we can enjoy the fruits of our labor and live well.