The Edge
Booka600 Lyrics
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I hope a nigga don't test me
I signed up for this shit no lesson
All this money won't drain my feelings
If I got a judge nigga might kill him
An I love my best friend
Post traumatic stress and thats that
Shit im losing my head
Beneficiary doesn't make us friends
Lookin death in the eyes anticipating
Living life in the world, so satanic
We the slaves in the street as plantations
Devil whispered in the ear of a grown lady
You can sense fear when the barrel rotating
Together 20 years take me out in one day
We can't resolve a problem when they all hatin
I feel Jewish God is my outway
When I pray, my temple is my body
Riding country club hills on a Harley
When you're from Chicago, no palm trees
Synthetic lawn no heartbeat
Pathetic thugs kill babies
Cold in the winter no Celsius
We ain't closest friends is hating
I hope a nigga don't test me
I signed up for this shit no lesson
All this money won't drain my feelings
If I got a judge nigga might kill him
An I love my best friends
Post traumatic stress and thats that
Push a knee to the edge
Shit im losing my head
The lyrics to Booka600's song "The Edge" describe the tumultuous and dangerous lifestyle that comes with being a part of the rap industry. The line "Touch of Trent be wildin' with it" refers to the producer credited on the song and sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. Booka600 sings about being prepared for anyone who might try to test him, even if it means killing a judge who stands in his way. He acknowledges that the money he makes cannot erase the traumas he has experienced, including post traumatic stress disorder, and that he is at risk of losing control.
The second half of the lyrics focuses on the harsh realities of living in impoverished neighborhoods, where violence and fear run rampant. The line "We the slaves in the street as plantations" equates modern-day inner-city living to the brutal history of slavery in America. The references to cold weather further emphasize the bleakness of the environment, and the talk of "synthetic lawn" and "pathetic thugs kill babies" paint a picture of a neighborhood that has been neglected by society.
Overall, "The Edge" is a song that expresses the frustration and struggle that comes with living in the rap industry and in impoverished neighborhoods. It acknowledges the constant danger and trauma that haunt those who live in such environments and the pain that cannot be erased by money or success.
Line by Line Meaning
Touch of Trent be wildin' with it
Trent has an intense and unpredictable personality.
I hope a nigga don't test me
I am prepared and willing to defend myself if necessary.
I signed up for this shit no lesson
I got myself into this situation without any guidance.
All this money won't drain my feelings
Even though I have wealth, I am still emotionally vulnerable.
If I got a judge nigga might kill him
If I face legal consequences, I am willing to commit a violent act.
An I love my best friend
My close friend means a lot to me.
Post traumatic stress and thats that
I am dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience.
Push a knee to the edge
I am pushing myself beyond my limits.
Shit im losing my head
I am losing control of my emotions and actions.
Beneficiary doesn't make us friends
Just because we benefit from each other does not mean we are friends.
Lookin death in the eyes anticipating
Living in fear of death and expecting it to happen.
Living life in the world, so satanic
The world is a corrupt and evil place to live in.
We the slaves in the street as plantations
We are oppressed and controlled by society, like slaves on a plantation.
Devil whispered in the ear of a grown lady
A woman is being tempted by evil influences.
You can sense fear when the barrel rotating
The presence of danger is palpable and causes fear.
Together 20 years take me out in one day
A long-lasting relationship could end in tragedy instantly.
We can't resolve a problem when they all hatin
It is difficult to fix a problem when there is hatred and animosity involved.
I feel Jewish God is my outway
I feel a strong connection to God and my Jewish faith can guide me.
When I pray, my temple is my body
My physical body is a sacred place to me when I pray.
Riding country club hills on a Harley
Riding a motorcycle through upscale neighborhoods.
When you're from Chicago, no palm trees
Chicago is not a tropical or luxurious place to live.
Synthetic lawn no heartbeat
The artificiality and lack of life in a fake lawn.
Pathetic thugs kill babies
Criminals who harm innocent children are worthless.
Cold in the winter no Celsius
Experiencing freezing temperatures with no relief.
We ain't closest friends is hating
We are not close friends because there is animosity and negativity present.
Contributed by Callie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.