Carruth
Boldy James Lyrics

(Why are those people cryin'?)
The singer questions the reason behind the tears of the people in his environment.

Watch out for the double cross
The singer warns listeners to be cautious and not to trust blindly.

(Is it for something they've lost?)
The singer continues to question the reason behind the tears of the people in his environment.

Tear drops and closed caskets
The artist juxtaposes tears with the end of life, possibly alluding to the violence in his surroundings.

(Why are those people cryin'?)
The artist reiterates his curiosity about the tears of those around him.

Mafia, what else
The singer associates his environment with organized crime, suggesting his exposure to illegal activities or individuals.

Blockworks, let's get it
The singer expresses the desire to work hard and excel within his community.

I used to get confused, choosing my battles wisely
The artist reflects on his past struggles to make the right choices in difficult situations.

I had to pick and choose
The artist had to make tough decisions with limited options.

My friends came and went, but most of them was murder victims
The artist shares his experience of losing friends to violence.

Dead before 20 or caught a frame and had to serve a sentence
The singer explains how his friends were either killed or put in jail.

Free my nigga Raymond, realest nigga from the Murder Mitten
The artist shows loyalty and support for a friend who is in jail in their hometown.

Stood tall, hit a nigga for ten thirty-sixes
The singer brags about his past success in committing a robbery.

All he wanted to do was ball, and spread the rock around
The singer reveals that his friend was focused on basketball and sharing the ball during games.

Built my foundation on solid ground
The singer emphasizes the importance of having a strong foundation.

Always in and out of town
The artist was constantly on the move and traveling for various reasons.

Waking up out of my sleep to them chopper rounds
The artist describes the violence in his environment, including the sound of gunshots waking him up from sleep.

Stick in a gleeko, Calico vision
The singer references his firearm while also calling out the brand.

Me and Nico off the Cliquot, we got three hoes kissin'
The singer mentions a casual evening with friends that includes champagne and interactions with women.

Niggas eatin', gettin' fat, laced in Moschino, drippin'
The artist observes some people in his environment who are living a lavish lifestyle, despite their illegal activities.

Wishful thinking with the bag, we get them kilos missin'
The artist suggests that his associates are stealing large amounts of drugs.

Grew up in a hell hole, that's why I think so twisted
The artist explains how his difficult upbringing influenced his way of thinking.

When your wifey a rich bitch, it make you treat hoes different
The singer reflects on how his relationship with his partner has affected his attitudes towards other women.

Had to pay my respect, ain't takin' likely to no threats
The artist asserts the importance of being respected and ready to defend himself if necessary.

Take a nigga connect, kill him in blatant disrespect
The singer describes how he would retaliate against someone who double-crosses him.

Erase him with a text, pop up at your mother crib
The singer suggests he would use technology to eliminate his enemy and then surprise the enemy's family.

From the city where niggas get hit for shit that they brother did
The singer highlights the cycle of violence and the tendency for innocent people to become collateral damage.

Fuck a gig, my niggas out here grittin' it in Upper Striggs
The artist prioritizes hustling and making money over performing in a music career.

Ain't have a fuck to give, but shit, for now, this just what it is
The artist admits to being indifferent towards his environment but accepting it as his reality.

Grandma cussin' me out, quit runnin' in and out the house
The singer gives a glimpse into his personal life and his grandma's frustration with his behavior.

What's all the fuss about? It's either cut me in or cut it out
The singer challenges his grandma to accept his lifestyle or to stay out of it completely.

Ain't grow up with no silver spoon, we had to thug it out
The artist acknowledges the difficult circumstances he and his family faced growing up.

I hid a half-a-slab in my room, just waitin' for the drought
The artist reveals his past involvement in storing drugs for future use.

That money come and go, but who gon' be there when it's gone?
The artist reflects on the significance of relationships and loyalty, beyond material possessions.

When you was off your square, but I bet they was there when it was on
The singer accuses those who were absent during his difficult times but present during his successes.

The moment all your tokens gone, no minutes on your phone
The artist compares losing friends and resources to running out of phone minutes.

God bless the child that hold his own, that shit hit close to home
The singer appreciates individuals who are self-sufficient.

When everything you ever love you lost to the gun
The singer expresses his pain and frustration at the violence that has taken loved ones from him.

From all that you done done
The singer suggests that he may be partially responsible for the violence and losses in his life.

But down the line that could cost you a son
The artist warns that continuing a violent lifestyle might eventually result in losing a son.

(Is it for something they've lost?)
The artist repeats the question about the reason behind the tears of those around him.

Why are those people cryin'?
The singer insists on understanding and empathizing with those who are mourning.