ONCE UPON A TIME
C. Filipe Alves Lyrics

Once upon a time in a crack house (a crack house)
Once, in the past, in a building where drugs were sold and consumed (commonly known as a crack house)

a nigga was chopping up a key (a key)
A person was dividing up a kilogram of drug into smaller amounts to sell for profit

It was drought season (season)
There was a shortage of drugs to sell in the area during this time

And everybody was fiending (fiending)
Everyone was desperately craving drugs and searching for a supply to satisfy their addiction

So they had to come and buy their dope from me
The drug dealer was the only source available for the buyers to satisfy their addiction

Dear God can you hear me
The singer is addressing a higher power, seeking guidance and perhaps forgiveness for their actions

My love for money's gonna kill me
The singer's intense desire and greed for money, which is derived from selling drugs, may ultimately lead to their downfall or death

Ya got me selling crack to the children
The artist acknowledges that they are selling drugs to minors, which is morally wrong and illegal

And its a shame 'cause I love how I'm living
The artist admits to enjoying the lifestyle that selling drugs has afforded them, but also feels conflicted about the negative consequences of their actions

Peekin out the window, tryin to cope with a run of that indo
The artist is looking out the window and smoking marijuana to deal with the stress of selling drugs

Parinoid as the fuck while I'm breaking down this kilo
The singer is highly anxious while dividing up a kilogram of drugs, likely fearing arrest or violence from competitors

Like some money to be made, ain't had dope in four days
The artist is motivated by the desire for profit, as they have not had drugs to sell for several days

As the fiends knock I keep off the block till Mr. gets paid
Customers seeking drugs approach, but the singer does not sell to them until they have received payment from a previous customer

Selling phat packs, when I first react it's like dat
The singer sells large quantities of drugs, and is quick to respond when they receive an order

Pay man in flat
The singer wants payment in full and immediately

Throwing this block of dope trying to make my money back
The artist is investing in a large quantity of drugs, hoping to make a high profit by selling it in smaller amounts

Front you something bitch, front me some dollars
The artist offers to provide drugs on credit, but demands upfront payment

But if you ain't got no G's, shit nigga I can't hollar
The singer cannot give drugs on credit to someone who does not have the money to pay for them

Cause way down in the Bayou swamps
Refers to an area in Louisiana known for being difficult to navigate, and where criminal activities may occur

When niggas quick to get with some funk
When people are more likely to engage in violent confrontations

This hard as the fucker come up
The situation is highly challenging and requires extreme effort to succeed

So the last thang I need is a begging motherfucker
The artist does not want to deal with someone who is begging for drugs or money

Stay strapped up, whenever if you will get tapped up
The singer advises always carrying a weapon to protect oneself against the possibility of being attacked or robbed

The dope gang, fuck
A reference to the criminal organization involved in drug trafficking

I live for it, nigga quick to kill for it
The singer admits to being deeply involved in the drug trade, and willing to use violence to protect their interests

Made 10 G's today, bout to get up and outie
The singer has made a significant amount of money from selling drugs, and is planning to leave the area

Shit I ain't got it
The singer does not have the money that someone is asking for