Rock Bottom
Bun B Lyrics

Damn, it can't get no worse than this 'cause I done hit rock bottom
I have reached the lowest point in my life and things cannot possibly get any worse.

I'mma get up on a muthafuckin' sack and a big ass bottle to solve all my problems
I will turn to drugs and alcohol as a means to escape and numb my pain.

I'm goin' in circles man, goin' in circles man
I feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of hardship and struggle.

Sometimes I feel like, feel like I'm goin' in circles man
There are occasions when I strongly believe that I am trapped in a repetitive and hopeless existence.

Damn, if you a man put some muthafuckin' food on the table
As a man, it is expected of you to provide for your family and meet their basic needs.

That's what she said but still, a nigga wasn't able
Despite her expectations, I was unable to fulfill my duties and provide for my loved ones.

To get up some bread for the rent, lights, and cable
I struggled to earn enough money to pay for essential expenses such as rent, utilities, and television.

The gas and water, she actin' like I'm tryna starve her
Even though I can't afford it, she accuses me of intentionally depriving her of necessary resources.

And I know the baby growin' and her belly gotta eat too
I understand that our child is growing and that my partner's pregnancy requires proper nourishment as well.

Only thing I got left is this gun on my belt
The only means of protection I have left is the gun I carry on my waist.

If I can't feed myself how I'mma feed you?
If I am unable to provide for my own basic needs, how can I be expected to support and provide for others?

How I'mma ride with this tank on empty, sellin' yola hoping that the jakes dont get me
How can I continue driving around with no gas, selling drugs while hoping I don't get caught by the police?

Cause when I leave the crib man that thang go wit' me
I am constantly in fear, knowing that danger and trouble follow me whenever I leave my home.

My nigga from the jets got stained for a 50
My friend from the neighborhood got shot and killed for just $50.

Sack of the hard, tryna match you a broad
Trying to impress a woman by showing off and selling drugs.

Got 'em shot up in his car by a muthafuckin' dope fiend
He got shot and killed in his car by a desperate drug addict.

A bitch tryna get a fix, put my nigga in a ditch
A woman desperate for drugs caused the death of my friend by luring him into a dangerous situation.

We been hittin' them licks since we was 14
We have been participating in criminal activities, such as robberies, since we were just 14 years old.

Now they say you in a calmer place
Now people claim that you are in a more peaceful and serene state, referring to the afterlife.

I couldn't tell by the looks on yo' momma face
However, your mother's facial expressions suggest that she is deeply saddened and disappointed.

Now everytime she look at me, I see a look of disgrace
Each time your mother looks at me, I can see the disappointment and shame in her eyes.

She disappointed by the dreams we was lookin' to chase
She is let down by the dreams and aspirations we once shared and wanted to pursue together.

'Cause we was cookin' the base and we was flippin' the spinach
We were involved in cooking and selling drugs, specifically methamphetamine and marijuana.

And if a nigga violated then we handled our business
If someone crossed us or disrespected us, we would take matters into our own hands and seek revenge.

We never knew one day the street shit would catch up with us
We were blinded by the allure of the streets and didn't realize that one day it would lead to our downfall.

And I don't roll with many niggas, you was one of the realest
I don't trust or associate with many people, but you were one of the few genuine individuals in my life.

Coming in through the damn window, guess the sheet I put up couldn't block it out
Someone is forcefully entering my house through the window, and the makeshift curtain I hung is ineffective at preventing it.

Roll over, grab that indo, while I was smoking last night, I knock it out
I reach over and retrieve my marijuana, as I had been smoking it the night before and put it out.

Get up, wash my face, brush my grill, grab a black tee and jeans, try to 'Pac it out
I rise from bed, wash my face, clean my teeth, select a black t-shirt and jeans, attempting to imitate the style of Tupac Shakur.

Had the motherfucking thing inside of that bitch, goddamn, got to get up and walk it out
I had a firearm hidden within my residence, which I need to retrieve and carry with me due to the current situation.

Waking up to smoke with that bullshit, another day, another dirty ass dollar
Starting the day by smoking marijuana to deal with life's difficulties, knowing that I will continue to experience financial struggles.

Make a nigga wanna holla, cause I can't pop no tags or pop my collar
My financial limitations prevent me from indulging in luxury items or displaying an affluent image.

Looking at my mama, 'bout to go to work, when she get off she goin' to another job
Observing my mother, preparing to go to work, knowing that after her shift she will have to immediately go to her second job.

And my motherfucking daddy ain't around, for whatever reason man but that's a whole other problem
My father is absent from my life, and although the specific reasons are unclear, it adds another layer of difficulty.

Limo, 'cause I'm working on my demo, hoping I can get it in and sell me some ringtones
Driving in a limousine because I am focused on creating music demos, with the hope of generating income by selling ringtones.

Go platinum on motherfuckin' iTunes, get me a label deal, put my team on
Aspiring to achieve tremendous success and popularity on iTunes, securing a record label contract, and providing opportunities for my crew.

Get my baby momma some bread, get my probation off, and make that paper
Desiring to financially support my child's mother, resolve my legal probation, and achieve financial stability.

Move around and shake these haters, praying that it happens fuckin' sooner than later
Navigating through life while avoiding and outsmarting those who hold resentment towards me, fervently hoping that success comes sooner rather than later.

Open my mailbox and all I get to see is bill after bill
Upon opening my mailbox, I am bombarded with numerous bills and no signs of financial relief.

Shit kinda slow ain't no real money be comin' in
The current financial situation is stagnant, with no substantial income being generated.

But yo, I still got ten on the kil'
However, I still have ten pounds of drugs remaining, which could potentially bring in money.

Ten on the drank, a nigga be on ten when
I am willing to spend ten dollars on alcoholic beverages, which causes me to feel intoxicated and lose control.

I'm sober to get me over, keep me full of the poison
I use alcohol to numb my feelings and temporarily escape reality.

My nigga Rich doin' a bid, they sent the boys in to get him
My friend Rich is currently serving a prison sentence, and law enforcement went to apprehend him.

If I would've been wit' him I woulda joined him
If I had been present with him, I would have been arrested and faced the same consequences.

And now I'm out here lurkin' the streets wit' no work
Now, I find myself aimlessly wandering the streets with no legitimate employment or source of income.

Feelin' like my throat been cut wit' no plug
I feel as if my connections and resources have been severed, leaving me without any support or opportunities.

You know just what I mean if you ever done sold drugs
If you have ever been involved in drug dealing, you can understand the challenges and sense of hopelessness I am describing.

Finna rob me a nigga 'cause I ain't got no love
I am contemplating robbing someone because I am devoid of empathy and compassion due to my own desperate circumstances.

And I ain't got no qualification for no career move
I lack the necessary skills and qualifications to make a significant career change or pursue other employment opportunities.

People up in corporate America probably fear dude
Individuals working in the corporate world would likely feel threatened or intimidated by my presence and background.

Gettin' shine off of my rhyme for like a year or two
Gaining attention and recognition for my music and lyrical abilities for a period of approximately one to two years.

Still got the police lights up in my rear view
Despite my modest success, I must constantly remain vigilant and fear encountering law enforcement.

Damn, as I sit behind a tint, in a car full of smoke
Feeling a sense of danger and paranoia as I sit in a vehicle with tinted windows, filled with smoke from marijuana consumption.

Hopin' this officer don't do nothin' to make me
Praying that the police officer does not take any action that could potentially harm or incriminate me.

Have to hurt him 'cause it's over if I get caught up with this dope
I would react violently and harm the officer if I were to be caught with drugs, as it would signal the end of my freedom and future prospects.

Give me a coal, might as well hang me from a rope
Being caught and convicted of a drug-related offense would be as detrimental as receiving a death sentence or being publicly hanged.

'Cause the government lynchin' niggas more than ever before
Metaphorically comparing the unjust treatment and discrimination faced by Black individuals today to historical acts of racial violence and lynching perpetrated by the government and law enforcement.

Sort of like the slavery days, but if we raise the chains
Drawing a parallel between present-day systemic oppression and the horrors of slavery, implying that if we challenge and resist oppression, we may face severe consequences.

Then how the fuck is we supposed to grow?
Questioning how Black individuals can progress and thrive if they continue to face systemic barriers and discrimination that hinder their development and success.

They got a nigga like damn
The overwhelming challenges and injustices faced by Black individuals leave one feeling defeated and overwhelmed.