Made a way
C.A.U.S.E Lyrics

I was made this way, I was made this way
I was born with my unique qualities and characteristics, and that is how I will always be

When I was younger, OG's used to let me come around
When I was a kid, the older guys in the neighborhood allowed me to hang out with them

And soak up game like a sponge, or should I say beach towel
I absorbed valuable knowledge and wisdom from them, just like a sponge soaking up water

They woke my game up when I was a little child, when I was broke
They taught me important life lessons and strategies when I was young and struggling financially

But now I'm up and I ain't ever comin' down
Now I have achieved success and I will never go back to where I started

I wasn't a knock, I was the server
I didn't just sit back and wait for opportunities, I took action and made things happen

My street was like a drive-thru service like In-n-Out Burger
My neighborhood was always active and busy, with people coming and going like a fast-food drive-thru

We was havin' our digits, no wolf tickets
We were making real money, not pretending or exaggerating our success

Me, Kaveo, D-Shot, B-Legit, my cousins and siblings
Alongside my close family members, including my cousins and siblings, we were all hustling and striving for success

In my region, in my district, on my land
In my specific area and community, where I have established myself

They got more K's than the Klan
In this area, there are more dangerous individuals who carry firearms than members of the Ku Klux Klan

In my city they got more guns than Corpus Christi
In my city, there is a higher number of firearms than in Corpus Christi, a city known for its gun violence

Gotta keep your head above choppy water and quicksand
You need to stay vigilant and avoid getting caught up in dangerous situations or bad influences

Give you the thirty second checkin' for disrespectin' a pillar
If you disrespect someone who is highly respected in the community, you will face consequences or scrutiny

For disrespectin' a staple, you'll get disabled, unable
If you disrespect someone who is integral to the community, you will face severe consequences or be rendered incapable

Let me breathe on you for a minute, let me game you up
Allow me to enlighten you with my knowledge and wisdom for a little while

When I was growin' up, we went from the shoulders and knuckled up
When I was young, physical fights were common and we would resort to using our fists

We had to square up and squabble, swing 'em and chunk 'em
We had to engage in fair fights, exchanging punches and taking hits

And even if you got your ass beat, at least you stood for somethin'
Even if you lost a fight, it was respected as long as you showed bravery and stood up for your beliefs

I don't condone sucka shit, that's not how the game was designed
I don't support cowardly or deceitful behavior because it goes against the principles of the streets

I don't tape conversations, I don't record FaceTime
I don't engage in recording or documenting private conversations or video calls

I'm the last of my make so therefore it won't be no more
I am the final embodiment of my lineage, so there won't be anyone else like me in the future

It's stormin' suckas, it's thunderin', when it rains, it pours
Trouble and consequences are coming for those who act foolishly, and it will be overwhelming for them

"40 Water, what it do? You still dribble?" Nope
"Hey, 40 Water, what's up? Are you still selling drugs?" No, I'm not

"Oh, I was gon' say, if you do, you got a pickle?"
"Oh, I was going to ask, if you are still involved, are you in a dangerous situation?"

A pickle, a pea, a pound?
Are you referring to a dangerous situation, a small amount of drugs, or a larger amount?

Let me call one of my folks, they still get down
Let me contact one of my acquaintances, they are still involved in illegal activities

Life is a gamble but this ain't Caesar's
Life is unpredictable and risky, but this situation is not a controlled or regulated environment like a casino

This a Hail Mary, a jumpball, a buzzer beater
This is a desperate and high-pressure situation, like throwing a long shot in football or basketball to win the game

Ain't been home in a month, ain't been sleep in a week
I have been constantly on the move and haven't had proper rest for a long time

I'm in love with the road, I'm addicted to cheese
I enjoy traveling and being constantly on the move, and I am driven by the pursuit of money

Jumped off the Porsche, landed straight in the streets
I left a comfortable and safe lifestyle to immerse myself in the dangerous and unpredictable streets

I play the hand that was given to me
I handle and deal with the circumstances and opportunities that I have been given

I might mix Amiri with some Alexander Wang drip
I might combine high-end fashion brands like Amiri and Alexander Wang in my outfit

Tryna see how many hoes can the plane fit
Expanding my social circle and seeing how many attractive women I can accommodate

How the fuck you drivin' that on Earth? That's a spaceship
How is that luxury car appropriate for regular life? It looks like a futuristic spaceship

Domestic violence, show my niggas how the chain hit, bitch
Violently striking someone with my expensive jewelry to demonstrate my power and dominance

Under pressure, I'ma shoot the three like Jordan in his prime (boom)
When I am in a tense situation, I will perform exceptionally well, just like basketball legend Michael Jordan shooting a three-pointer during his peak

Ruler of this Glock, nigga, measure up your eyes
I am in control of this handgun, and if you cross me, it will result in harm to your eyes

Diamonds in the Rollie face like, 'Nigga, fuck the time' (fuck it)
The diamonds on my Rolex watch reflect a message of disregarding time and embracing a carefree attitude

Blow your brains out then we gon' see what's on your mind
If I shoot you in the head, we will find out what thoughts or secrets you held

Nigga hatin' on me, take his bitch on a vacation
If someone shows jealousy towards me, I will pursue and take away their romantic partner on a luxurious trip

When your crib get lit up, them ain't no Christmas decorations
When your house gets shot at, it's not festive holiday decorations, but bullets causing the commotion

Wake up, pick my clothes, I'll jump in the shower
In the morning, I immediately choose my outfit and then take a quick shower

Then go kick it with my unc' who used to sell powder
After that, I will hang out with my uncle who used to sell drugs

You joined a gang but don't nothin' about it (you don't know shit)
You became part of a gang, but you have no real understanding or knowledge about what it entails (you are ignorant)

That's how we know you only did it for survival (you scary)
This proves that you only joined the gang to protect yourself and because you are scared

You better pray that you ain't clique up with the rivals
You should hope that you didn't align or associate yourself with the rival gang members

'Cause every night we huntin' with extensions on them rifles
Because every night we are actively searching for targets with extended magazines attached to our guns

Big Glock on my hip look like a blow dryer (big glizzy)
The large Glock handgun on my hip resembles a blow dryer in terms of its size and shape (slang: big gun)

Smoke a Backwood, take my soul higher
I smoke a Backwood cigar filled with marijuana to elevate my state of mind and reach a higher level of consciousness

These rappers ain't even talented, they got ghostwriters
These rappers lack true skill and originality in their lyrics, relying on other writers to create their songs

Set your head on fire, turn you to Ghost Rider
I will shoot you in the head, causing extreme harm, and it will be as if you transform into the fiery vigilante character Ghost Rider

See, I was made this way, I was made this way
I am the product of my experiences and circumstances, and I cannot change who I am

And we were made this way, I was made this way, yeah
We are the result of our environment and upbringing, and we cannot escape who we have become