Steel Wool
Boldy James & The Alchemist Lyrics

V8 in that straight (ayy), Forgis on that black Cherokee (yeah)
I drive a powerful car, with custom wheels, to signify my success and status.

This that gangster slash pop mixed with trap karaoke (work)
My music is a combination of different genres, reflecting my life on the streets and my rise to fame.

Turn the snow globe into a crystal ball, now that dog a ten (let's get it)
I turned my life around and am now successful, like a rags-to-riches story.

Type to turn a stone with many flaws into a flawless gem (turn it on)
I have a talent for making the best out of bad situations and turning them into something great.

Stack my money ten foot tall, now I ball above the rim (we on)
I am now wealthy and successful, and can literally live above the law and above everyone else.

Livin' above the law, on the North with my brother Em (blocks)
I am living outside of the law, but with the protection of my community and my friends.

Could be locked up, but to those that know me, they say "Lucky him" (real)
Despite the risks of my lifestyle, I have managed to avoid getting caught or punished.

Chop the whole block up, that's when we found out that it wasn't them (my bad)
We made a mistake and blamed the wrong people for something, causing us to learn a valuable lesson about our actions.

Basement on Honda Civic, Auntie maxin' out her Bridget
I grew up in a lower income environment and even my aunt had to work hard and save up for luxury items.

Cup filled to the rim, probably smack the whip before I spill it
I am so confident and skilled at my lifestyle that I can even drive recklessly without spilling my drink.

Knee deep in the dope game, 227, we the realest
I am heavily involved in the drug game and my crew is known for being authentic and trustworthy.

Cocaina on the skillet, kitchen smellin' like acrylic
I am cooking drugs in my kitchen, and the strong smell is evident and inescapable.

Touch back with a thousand pack of pills, tryna rape a village (skrrt)
I am returning to my community with a large amount of drugs, with the intent of selling them and making a lot of money quickly.

Weed so loud, reekin' through the vacuum seal, I can't conceal it
My marijuana is so strong and pungent that even sealed up, the smell can be detected.

Made a killin', to those that hate it, I made 'em feel it
I have made a lot of money from illegal activities, and my enemies can feel the harm I've caused them through my success.

Sold dope all of my life, so shit, I only know one way to get it
I have spent most of my life selling drugs, so it's the only way I know how to make money and survive.

Half slab, golden retriever, this ain't no Purina (Dog food)
I have a large amount of high quality drugs, like half a slab of cocaine, and am not messing around with cheap, low quality goods.

Black mag in the four-fever, brick of cocaina
I am heavily armed with a powerful gun and a large amount of cocaine.

Stirrin' the bricks up in the pot, this ain't no farina (uh-uh)
I am cooking up drugs in a pot, and it's not a cheap or simple process like making a bowl of grits.

Stuffin' thirty clips in my Glock'll switch your whole demeanor (brr)
I am so well armed that even the sight of my weapon can change someone's attitude and behavior.

Catch a body, no Randy Moss, I hike it off, hut one
I am willing and able to commit murder, and I am confident that I can get away with it and avoid punishment.

These niggas ain't cut from the cloth a nigga cut from (at all)
My fellow gang members and associates are not as skilled or experienced as I am, and don't come from the same background I do.

I run with real wolves (Real), come from the real hood (uh-huh)
I am part of a community of authentic, skilled individuals who have come from a tough neighborhood.

These niggas ain't cut from my cloth 'cause I'm steel wool
I am unique and superior to the other gang members because of my talent, experience, and background.

Playin' Tetris with them blocks, why they call me Lego
I am skilled at moving and manipulating drugs, like playing a game of Tetris, which has earned me the nickname Lego.

Down in Virginia, for real, where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?
I am in Virginia, but wondering where in the world Carmen Sandiego is, possibly referencing the exciting and mysterious lifestyle of a fugitive.

Got a better chance of findin' Waldo in that velvet room
I have a slim chance of finding Waldo, a fictional character who is often hidden in busy illustrations, in a fancy velvet room.

Watchin' fiends shoot up the raw after it melted on the spoon
I watch people who are addicted to drugs use them in a dangerous and risky way, even after it has melted in a spoon.

I'm churnin' brickies, case Barbie, but the shirt Givenchy
I am manufacturing high quality drugs, while also wearing expensive designer clothing like Givenchy.

Way he steppin' on the work, can tell that them his first Balenci's (remix)
I can tell by the way someone is handling the drugs that they are new to this game, like someone wearing their first pair of expensive shoes by Balenciaga.

Free Lenny, I know he home sick (ayy)
I am thinking of my friend Lenny, who is in prison and missing home.

He used to always leave his screen door open, you enter at your own risk (uh-huh)
My friend Lenny used to be careless with his safety, leaving his door unlocked and putting himself at risk.

Bag doin' phone numbers, ranned it up, OT (yeah)
I made a lot of money from selling drugs, like earning phone number amounts of cash, and did it outside of my usual area to avoid detection.

Got killers on speed dial, can get you touched, toll free
I have connections with dangerous and violent people who I can call on to hurt or kill someone easily and quickly.

Niggas shot and killed my mans, I ain't been gettin' no sleep (Randy)
I am deeply affected by the loss of my friend, who was killed by someone else in the gang, and it has kept me up at night.

My nigga been silencin' the lambs, them niggas Little Bo Peep (real)
My gang member friend has been committing murders, making the other members of our group like innocent and helpless sheep compared to him.

Down in Hattiesburg, I took two ounces out a half a bird (blocks)
While in Hattiesburg, I took a large amount of drugs from a shipment, like two ounces of cocaine from a half a kilogram.

Nigga hit me back, said it was that, we end up havin' words
Someone I worked with in the drug trade accused me of taking a larger share than agreed upon, leading to a confrontation between us.

Can't talk me to death, I drop a eighth of flake off in the 'Rex (skrrt)
I won't be swayed by words alone, and am willing to give away valuable drugs like an eighth of a gram of cocaine to show my commitment and skill.

Can't get tricked off the set 'cause I got inmates callin' in collect
I can't be fooled or scammed while conducting business, as I have connections with people in prison who can verify information for me.