First 48 Freestyle
Boldy James & The Alchemist Lyrics


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Uh (227)
From where niggas don't make it out alive (Detroit)
Let's get it

As long as I woke up today, I do not have one complaint
Still sick from last night, I spilled my double cup of drank
Lil' brodie crackin' cards, everything been up to date
He doin' fill-ups half-off, so shit, I just filled up the tank
On the east, we trappin' hard, I just made a junkie faint
Four-five-six, I'm in the mix, I just built up the bank
Heard they MAACO'd up the stray, I'm who put on the touch-up paint
Movin' up the rankings, make a pussy nigga jump the plank
Tellin' niggas that he gang, no he motherfuckin' ain't
Free my brother Hank, I'll get you hit up with a rusty shank
All these self-proclaimed real niggas just a bunch of flakes
Cappin' like you pressin', big steppin', out here touchin' pape
Really out here Jeffin', Etch-a-Sketchin', wouldn't bust a grape
Shorty hit him broad day, ain't even cover up his face
In Detroit, we known to take a town, known to flood the state
Can make the same monies breakin' down as niggas touchin' weight
Seen what's-his-name with what's-her-face, he caught a lucky break
Out Kentucky State, but shit, I heard the feds picked up his case
Snatched him up, plugged his ace, bad enough we upped the stakes
Parabellum in my Nudies, I know niggas love to hate
Pulled up on the well with Julio, told my youngin shut the drapes
Ferris wheel on the suey, broski tryna stuff the Drac'
Thuggin' in the concrete jungle, Planet of the Apes
Every step I take, I take a risk, I can't make one mistake
So I brought these two nines with me out on a double date
Been bit a few times, the reason I can never trust a snake
Niggas ain't on shit, found his whereabouts, he took the bait
Told him, "Make a wish," blew his candles out, then cut the cake
Hardest thing to do is kick the lean, how much I love the taste
Rackin' all this cash in, and I ain't never touched a rake
Bro told me some foul shit, I still ain't been in touch with Yank
Crush the face, on the Date, just had to adjust the date
Razor blade scrapin' up the plate
Big bodies in the driveway, takin' up some space
AKs by the fireplace, money's in the safe
Six bodies, five days, take me to another place
Hustle late nights, early mornings, right back up at eight
On some Tay-K, fuck a beat, don't make me do another race
I ain't even tryna smash, I just wanna fuck her face
Took her down, the head was trash, had me thinkin', "What a waste"
Cuzzo in the pen doin' life, wish he could jump the gate
Twin F&Ns in my Benz, call 'em Puff and Mase
At the loadin' dock with a crowbar, bustin' up a crate
Dead body parts from the river floatin' up the lake
Zombies in the trap spendin' tens on a dub of base
Auntie kickin' back with her stem, smokin' up the shake
Unc keep askin' what they payin', wanna know how much I make




Them bitches get behind me, I'ma take 'em on another chase
What else?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Boldy James & The Alchemist's song "First 48 Freestyle" depict the gritty and dangerous realities of life in Detroit. The song opens with the line "From where niggas don't make it out alive," setting the tone for the rest of the lyrics. Boldy James reflects on his current situation, expressing gratitude for waking up and having no complaints despite still feeling sick from the night before. He mentions his brother engaging in illegal activities, such as card cracking, but praises him for keeping things updated and offering discounts. Boldy James also boasts about his own success in the drug trade and his ability to amass wealth.


The lyrics touch on various themes, including street loyalty, violence, and the harsh consequences of criminal activities. Boldy James references a self-proclaimed gang member who is not truly part of the gang and calls out others who claim to be real but are actually fake. He mentions his imprisoned brother Hank and warns that anyone who messes with him will get attacked with a rusty shank. Additionally, the lyrics highlight the dangerous environment in Detroit, where taking over territories and flooding the state with drugs is common.


Boldy James acknowledges the risks he takes and the need to stay alert, hence the line "Every step I take, I take a risk, I can't make one mistake." He expresses his preference for carrying two guns, indicating the level of danger he faces regularly. The lyrics also mention the struggles of addiction, with Boldy James admitting that kicking lean is challenging due to his love for its taste. Overall, "First 48 Freestyle" provides a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the realities of life in the tough streets of Detroit.


Line by Line Meaning

As long as I woke up today, I do not have one complaint
I am grateful to be alive today and have no reason to complain


Still sick from last night, I spilled my double cup of drank
I am still feeling the effects of last night's activities, and I accidentally spilled my drink


Lil' brodie crackin' cards, everything been up to date
My younger acquaintance is engaging in illegal activities like card cracking, but everything is going smoothly


He doin' fill-ups half-off, so shit, I just filled up the tank
He is providing discounted fuel refills, so I took advantage and filled up my car's tank


On the east, we trappin' hard, I just made a junkie faint
In the eastern part of the city, we are heavily involved in drug dealing, and my actions caused a drug addict to faint


Four-five-six, I'm in the mix, I just built up the bank
By engaging in various illegal activities, I have accumulated a substantial amount of money


Heard they MAACO'd up the stray, I'm who put on the touch-up paint
I heard that they repaired a damaged car, and I was the one who provided the necessary touch-up paint


Movin' up the rankings, make a pussy nigga jump the plank
I am progressing and gaining higher status, making weak individuals feel compelled to take risky actions


Tellin' niggas that he gang, no he motherfuckin' ain't
Someone claims to be affiliated with a gang, but in reality, they are not


Free my brother Hank, I'll get you hit up with a rusty shank
I want my incarcerated friend named Hank to be released, and if you disrespect him, I will use a rusty shank to harm you


All these self-proclaimed real niggas just a bunch of flakes
Many individuals who boast about being genuine are actually unreliable and fake


Cappin' like you pressin', big steppin', out here touchin' pape
You are pretending to be important and confident, but in reality, you are just out here making small amounts of money


Really out here Jeffin', Etch-a-Sketchin', wouldn't bust a grape
You are putting on an act, trying to intimidate others, but you wouldn't actually harm anyone


Shorty hit him broad day, ain't even cover up his face
A young woman shot him in broad daylight, and he didn't even attempt to hide his face


In Detroit, we known to take a town, known to flood the state
In Detroit, we are notorious for taking control of neighborhoods and flooding the state with illegal activities


Can make the same monies breakin' down as niggas touchin' weight
We can earn a similar amount of money by selling drugs on a smaller scale as others who handle larger quantities


Seen what's-his-name with what's-her-face, he caught a lucky break
I witnessed a person with unknown identity together with an unidentified individual, and they narrowly avoided a dangerous situation


Out Kentucky State, but shit, I heard the feds picked up his case
He was attending Kentucky State University, but unfortunately, I heard that federal authorities arrested him


Snatched him up, plugged his ace, bad enough we upped the stakes
They apprehended him and revealed his accomplice, making the situation more intense and dangerous


Parabellum in my Nudies, I know niggas love to hate
I am carrying a semi-automatic firearm in my designer jeans, knowing that some people have animosity towards me


Pulled up on the well with Julio, told my youngin shut the drapes
I arrived at the water source with my friend named Julio and instructed my younger companion to close the curtains


Ferris wheel on the suey, broski tryna stuff the Drac'
We are riding in a luxury car with suicide doors, and my friend is attempting to conceal a deadly weapon


Thuggin' in the concrete jungle, Planet of the Apes
Engaging in criminal activities in the dangerous urban environment, feeling like we are part of a chaotic world like the movie 'Planet of the Apes'


Every step I take, I take a risk, I can't make one mistake
I am constantly exposed to danger with every move I make, so I cannot afford to make any errors


So I brought these two nines with me out on a double date
To ensure my safety, I am carrying two 9mm handguns as my companions for protection


Been bit a few times, the reason I can never trust a snake
I have been deceived multiple times, which is why I will never trust treacherous individuals


Niggas ain't on shit, found his whereabouts, he took the bait
These individuals are not capable of anything significant, and I discovered their location, causing them to fall into my trap


Told him, 'Make a wish,' blew his candles out, then cut the cake
I instructed him to make a hopeful wish, but instead, I extinguished his chances and caused harm


Hardest thing to do is kick the lean, how much I love the taste
It is extremely difficult for me to stop consuming codeine syrup because I enjoy its flavor so much


Rackin' all this cash in, and I ain't never touched a rake
I am accumulating a large amount of money without engaging in legitimate work


Bro told me some foul shit, I still ain't been in touch with Yank
My brother shared some unpleasant information with me, and I still haven't contacted our mutual associate named Yank


Crush the face, on the Date, just had to adjust the date
I injured someone's face, specifically on a romantic outing, so I had to reschedule our plans


Razor blade scrapin' up the plate
I am using a razor blade to clean and prepare a surface


Big bodies in the driveway, takin' up some space
There are large vehicles occupying the space in my driveway


AKs by the fireplace, money's in the safe
I have assault rifles stored near the fireplace, and my money is secured in a safe


Six bodies, five days, take me to another place
There have been six deaths within the past five days, and I wish to escape to a different location


Hustle late nights, early mornings, right back up at eight
I am involved in constant hustling, working late into the nights, starting early in the mornings, and resuming at 8 AM


On some Tay-K, fuck a beat, don't make me do another race
Similar to rapper Tay-K's style, I do not need an instrumental to rap over; challenging me to a race could lead to dangerous consequences


I ain't even tryna smash, I just wanna fuck her face
I am not interested in having sexual intercourse; my desire is solely to engage in oral sex


Took her down, the head was trash, had me thinkin', 'What a waste'
After performing oral sex on her, I found her skills to be displeasing, leading me to think it was a wasted opportunity


Cuzzo in the pen doin' life, wish he could jump the gate
My cousin is serving a life sentence in prison, and I wish he could escape and regain his freedom


Twin F&Ns in my Benz, call 'em Puff and Mase
I have two FN handguns in my luxury car, and I refer to them by the names Puff and Mase


At the loadin' dock with a crowbar, bustin' up a crate
I am at the loading area with a crowbar, forcefully opening a crate


Dead body parts from the river floatin' up the lake
Dismembered human remains from a murder are emerging from the river and floating towards the lake


Zombies in the trap spendin' tens on a dub of base
Addicted individuals in the drug house are spending a significant amount of money on a large quantity of drugs


Auntie kickin' back with her stem, smokin' up the shake
My aunt is relaxing while using a glass pipe to smoke crack cocaine


Unc keep askin' what they payin', wanna know how much I make
My uncle keeps inquiring about the amount of money I am earning and how much compensation I receive


Them bitches get behind me, I'ma take 'em on another chase
When those women pursue me, I will lead them on another pursuit or adventure


What else?
Is there anything else you would like to know?




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Written by: James Clay Jones II, Daniel Alan Maman

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Noah

Lyrics feel free to use.
Intro]
Uh (227)
From where niggas don't make it out alive (Detroit)
Let’s get it

[Verse]
As long as I woke up today, I do not have one complaint
Still sick from last night, I spilled my double cup of drank
Lil' brodie crackin' cards, everything been up to date
He doin’ fill-ups half-off, so shit, I just filled up the tank
On the east, we trappin' hard, I just made a junkie faint
Four-five-six, I'm in the mix, I just built up the bank
Heard they MAACO'd up the stray, I'm who put on the touch-up paint
Movin' up the rankings, make a pussy nigga jump the plank
Tellin' niggas that he gang, no he motherfuckin' ain’t
Free my brother Hank, I’ll get you hit up with a rusty shank
All these self-proclaimed real niggas just a bunch of flakes
Cappin' like you pressin’, big steppin', out here touchin' pape
Really out here Jeffin', Etch-a-Sketchin’, wouldn't bust a grape
Shorty hit him broad day, ain't even cover up his face
In Detroit, we known to take a town, known to flood the state
Can make the same monies breakin' down as niggas touchin' weight
Seen what's-his-name with what's-her-face, he caught a lucky break
Out Kentucky State, but shit, I heard the feds picked up his case
Snatched him up, plugged his ace, bad enough we upped the stakes
Parabellum in my nudies, I know niggas love to hate
Pulled up on the well with Julio, told my youngin shut the drapes
Ferris wheel on the [?], broski tryna stuff the Drac'
Thuggin' in the concrete jungle, planet of the apes
Every step I take, I take a risk, I can't make one mistake
So I brought these two nines with me out on a double date
Been bit a few times, the reason I can never trust a snake
Niggas ain't on shit, found his whereabouts, he took the bait
Told him, "Make a wish", blew his candles out, then cut the cake
Hardest thing to do is kick the lean, how much I love the taste
Rackin' all this cash in, and I ain't never touched a rake
Bro told me some foul shit, I still ain't been in touch with Yank
Crush the face, on the Date, just had to adjust the date
Razor blade scrapin' up the plate
Big bodies in the driveway, takin' up some space
AKs by the fireplace, money's in the safe
Six bodies, five days, take me to another place
Hustle late nights, early mornings, right back up at eight
On some Tay-K, fuck a beat, don't make me do another race
I ain't even tryna smash, I just wanna fuck her face
Took her down, the head was trash, had me thinkin' "What a waste"
Cuzzo in the pen doin' life, wish he could jump the gate
Twin F&Ns in my Benz, call 'em Puff and Mase
At the loadin' dock with a crowbar bustin' up a crate
Dead body parts from the river floatin' up the lake
Zombies in the trap spendin' tens on a dub of base
Auntie kickin' back with her stem, smokin' up the shake
Uncie askin' what they payin', wanna know how much I make
Them bitches get behind me, I'ma take 'em on another chase
What else?



All comments from YouTube:

John Soscia, Jr.

It's almost like Al been waiting his whole career for Boldy. This combo up there with Guru and Preem man. Everything they make feels legendary.

ispeakmucho aka tanheavy

Respectfully, nah.
Al was waiting for Prodigy. That's undebated

Mizzy

@ispeakmucho aka tanheavy P and Alchemist weren’t in their primes when they got together. Boldy and Alchemist were made for each other, this is perfect timing.

Matt Matt

@Mizzy dog stop rip prodigy created this flow

ispeakmucho aka tanheavy

@Mizzy I know it's all subjective, but for me Bodly's prime is a mole hill to the mountain that P was in his prime.

jm2p7

@ispeakmucho aka tanheavy why does everyone have to compare everyone? Boldy is great, one of the best right now. Just enjoy the music

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Shai Hall

I like Boldy’s flow its chill and sinister. And of course alchemist kills every beatπŸ”₯πŸ”₯

NoΓ©

He sleek and grimey.

AtotheVee

Coldest with the dope raps since push

Rodderick Garland

They a perfect pair

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