Ghetto America
Calboy Lyrics

I'm from the trenches where it's you and me
I come from a tough neighborhood where it's every man for himself

But I show love to all my brothers like I'm Huey P
Despite the circumstances, I support and care for my fellow Black people like Huey Newton

Ain't no guidance, OG ain't worried 'bout truancy
We lack positive role models who are concerned about our education

Shorty got caught up on that side, they beat him brutally
A young person got involved with the wrong crowd and was violently attacked

Traumatized, my whole city been through cruelty
The inhabitants of my city have experienced severe pain and suffering

Send them shots, somebody died, it happens usually
Gunshots are fired frequently, resulting in death as a common occurrence

On the block, them guys don't tolerate no foolery
In our neighborhood, we don't tolerate any nonsense or foolish behavior

Watch my young nigga spend them racks on jewelry
Observe my young friend spending a large amount of money on flashy jewelry

Young king, you just gotta stay focused
As a young leader, you must remain determined and concentrated on your goals

On the grind, gotta get it, ain't no feelin' hopeless
Work hard and hustle, never surrendering to hopelessness

I done been through what you been through, why you mopin'?
I have experienced the same struggles as you, so why are you sulking?

Had to take that risk and put my wrist in motion
I took a chance and put myself in a position to succeed

I was young and reckless, I know that I'm older
In the past, I was impulsive and irresponsible, but now I'm more mature

Stayed out late, so I came home with moms and Pepsi Cola
I used to be out late, causing concern for my mother as she sipped on her soft drink

Stayed out late 'cause I was workin', whippin' up the cola
I stayed out late because I was working hard, mixing up the Coke (referring to illegal activity)

And I pray 'cause I got angels watchin' over shoulders
I pray because I believe I have guardian angels looking out for me

Baby, what's the hold up? I can't go for hold up
Sweetheart, what's the delay? I cannot tolerate any delays or obstacles

I can't trust too many bitches, they got plenty motors
I cannot place my trust in too many women, as they often have selfish motives

You niggas was penny pinchin', they won't say they stole none'
You guys were being stingy with your money, even though you acquired it through dishonest means

I came from the city, ain't no pity, cross you over
I came from a harsh environment where no mercy is given, and we will deceive and outsmart you

Death before dishonor, that's just how I live
I would rather die than betray my principles or bring shame upon myself

I don't mean no harm, but for my brothers, I'll kill
I have no intention of causing harm, but I am willing to protect and fight for my brothers, even if it means taking a life

Got it from the bottom, grinded up for real
I started from the lowest point and truly worked my way up through hard work and determination

Remember we was starvin', grindin' for the meals
We used to be extremely hungry, working tirelessly just to have enough food to eat

See, my cousin, he got laced, he bought weed without the seal
My cousin got laced with a dangerous drug because he purchased marijuana that wasn't properly sealed

And I'm steady losin' my mind, don't know if it's the demons or the pills
I'm becoming more and more mentally unstable, unsure if it's due to my inner demons or substance abuse

I was in the county jail when Sosa 'nem had signed a deal
I was incarcerated in the county jail while Chief Keef and his crew signed a record deal

I'ma self-defend myself like it was an accident I killed
If I have to defend myself, I will claim that it was an unintentional accident

See, my brother Will on trial, boy, niggas left him hangin'
My brother Will is currently on trial, and his so-called friends abandoned him

They ain't even go to trial for him, his homie wrote a statement
They didn't even stand trial for him, as his supposed friend provided a statement to the authorities

If I ain't never signed to Def Jam, I told Gotti I'll sign to him
If I had never signed with Def Jam, I made it clear to Yo Gotti that I would sign with him

Shout out to the city, they gon' envy like I'm Calboy
I show respect to my city, but they will still envy and be jealous of me like they are of Calboy

I don't know what you heard 'bout me
I'm unsure of what rumors or gossip you've heard about me

Don't believe the media, nigga, you know you should be worried 'bout me
Don't trust the media's portrayal, my friend, focus your attention on me as I am of importance

Police snatched me up, but they know they ain't get a word out me
The police detained me, but they were unable to extract any information from me

Pillow talkin' to these hoes, why you ask a girl 'bout me? Mmh
You're engaging in intimate conversations with these women, why would you inquire about me? Hmm

Yeah, you got some nerves 'bout it
Yes, you have quite a bit of audacity to do that

You comin' 'round to take some pics and get some syrup out me
You're only coming around to take pictures and acquire some drugs from me

I just lost one of my dogs (Damn), they post it on a blog (For real?)
I recently lost a close friend (Damn), and his death was publicized on a blog (Is that really true?)

The case still open, social media the laws (Them niggas trippin')
The legal case is still ongoing, and social media has become a platform for judgment and influence (Those individuals are acting irrationally)

I was re-in' up when these niggas was doin' fraud (Yeah)
While these individuals were engaging in fraudulent activities, I was re-upping and making money legally

Niggas scammin', I was grammin', givin' packs to my dawgs (Facts)
While these guys were running scams, I was selling drugs and providing packages to my friends (It's true)

Check my history, nigga, I don't do battle rappin' (At all)
Examine my background, my friend, I don't engage in rap battles whatsoever

I'm like a hundred mil' up when I get tired of rappin' (I'm tall)
When I grow tired of rapping, I'll have earned around one hundred million dollars (I will be quite successful)

All time high, you should be tired of cappin'
I'm at an all-time high in terms of success, so it's about time you stop lying

When you put in some work, I don't wanna know what happened (Shh)
If you've put in the necessary effort, I don't need to be informed about the details (Keep it quiet)

I'm really from the trenches, pull the Lam' in it (Skrrt)
I truly come from a dangerous neighborhood, driving around in a Lamborghini

Nigga, you ain't from that hood, you ain't sold a gram in it (Hah)
You don't belong to that neighborhood; you haven't sold drugs there (Haha)

Your grandma live there, so you probably came and visit
Your grandmother may reside there, so you likely visit occasionally

Auntie never let you leave the house, that's a big difference (We ain't the same, homie)
However, your aunt never allowed you to leave the house, illustrating a significant contrast between us (We're not the same, my friend)

Niggas claimin' shit that they won't die for (How?)
These guys make claims about things they wouldn't be willing to die for (How could they?)

If you so real like you say, then what you lyin' for? (How?)
If you truly are as genuine as you claim, then why are you being deceitful? (How could that be?)

Never treat your main bitch worse than your side ho (Never)
Always treat your primary romantic partner better than your secondary lover (Never do otherwise)

And I can see a snake with a blindfold (Sneakin')
I have a keen ability to spot deceitful individuals even when they try to conceal their true intentions (They're trying to sneak around)