The Silence
Chinx ft. French Montana Lyrics


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Chinx
Too much ground to cover
I don't know where to start
Can't find the words to tell you
I don't know where to start

French Montana
What ya gonna do when them boys come
Knocking at your front door
And they want war? Oh shit!
He ain't a rapper, he'll kill you
My life
Niggas just need to chill
Tryin' to live my life
But niggas wanna see me killed

It was cold on that corner
Lot of my niggas gone on that corner
Now it's floor seats, ringside by the ropes
Floor seats, playoffs by the coach
I know you hear me on your radio
I know you watch me in the video
Feds ain't watchin, niggas tellin'
That's why I'm Gucci, deal with Gucci
I'm ridin' clean, look at me
Tee the blur ova lock, wicked block
I'm drinkin' blue down for the pain
But fuck what you say, you's a lame

So we'll sit here in the silence
And watch the sun go down
And wonder if we'll ever
Meet again on higher ground

What ya gonna do when them boys come
Knocking at your front door
And they want war? Oh shit!
He ain't a rapper, he'll kill you
My life
Niggas just need to chill
Tryin' to live my life
But niggas wanna see me killed

Chinx
Lookouts on the corners, knockers on the aves
Snitches in the window, hoes sucking, giving up the info
Tryna escape thru that brown water
Play king till they gems get snatched outta they crowns
And what beef? Those are cow's organs
It ain't no problem, cuz if it was, he wouldn't be around walking
And fuck holding me up, I ain't no picket sign
My closest nigga crossed me like the Mason-Dixon line
Real nigga, we on different times
Already left these fuck niggas twice, waiting on them at the finish line
Clouds dark, shades even darker
That quick you get stripped outta yo life, Mary Hartman

French Montana
So we'll sit here in the silence
And watch the sun go down
And wonder if we'll ever
Meet again on higher ground

What ya gonna do when them boys come
Knocking at your front door
And they want war? Oh shit!
He ain't a rapper, he'll kill you
My life
Niggas just need to chill




Tryin' to live my life
But niggas wanna see me killed

Overall Meaning

The song "The Silence" by Chinx featuring French Montana is a rap song that talks about the dangers of street life and the struggles that come with it. Chinx talks about how he has too much ground to cover and does not know where to start, signifying that his life is complicated and he is uncertain about his future. He talks about the danger of snitches and lookouts on the street who provide information to the enemy. Chinx also addresses the betrayal of a close friend who crossed him like the Mason-Dixon line.


French Montana's verse emphasizes the need to be cautious as danger is always lurking on the streets. He highlights how he has an enemy who is not a rapper but is willing to kill him. He talks about how he wants to live his life peacefully, but some people want to see him dead. He notes how his life has improved, and he is now enjoying the fruits of his labor by having front-row seats at basketball games and access to luxury items.


The chorus talks about two people sitting in silence and wondering if they will ever meet again on higher ground. The last verse talks about the consequences of street life and the danger of being stripped out of one's life quickly.


In summary, the song highlights the struggles of maintaining street life and the dangers that come with it. It also talks about how failure to be cautious can lead to betrayal and death.


Line by Line Meaning

Too much ground to cover
There is too much to do and accomplish, and I don't know where to begin.


I don't know where to start
I am unsure of what exactly to do first in order to accomplish all that needs to be done.


What ya gonna do when them boys come Knocking at your front door And they want war? Oh shit! He ain't a rapper, he'll kill you My life Niggas just need to chill Tryin' to live my life But niggas wanna see me killed
What will you do when they come knocking at your door, demanding a fight? Oh no! He isn't just a rapper, he's capable of killing. I am just trying to live my life, but others want to see me killed.


It was cold on that corner Lot of my niggas gone on that corner Now it's floor seats, ringside by the ropes Floor seats, playoffs by the coach I know you hear me on your radio I know you watch me in the video Feds ain't watchin, niggas tellin' That's why I'm Gucci, deal with Gucci I'm ridin' clean, look at me Tee the blur ova lock, wicked block I'm drinkin' blue down for the pain But fuck what you say, you's a lame
It used to be a dangerous corner where many of my friends have passed away. Now, I have the privilege of sitting courtside and enjoying life's games. Although others may hear me on the radio and see my videos, I am not being monitored by the police. Additionally, I am a loyal follower of Gucci, and I am able to move freely without worrying about others' opinions of me.


So we'll sit here in the silence And watch the sun go down And wonder if we'll ever Meet again on higher ground
Let us sit silently and watch the sunset, wondering if we'll ever see each other again in a better scenario in the future.


Lookouts on the corners, knockers on the aves Snitches in the window, hoes sucking, giving up the info Tryna escape thru that brown water Play king till they gems get snatched outta they crowns And what beef? Those are cow's organs It ain't no problem, cuz if it was, he wouldn't be around walking And fuck holding me up, I ain't no picket sign My closest nigga crossed me like the Mason-Dixon line Real nigga, we on different times Already left these fuck niggas twice, waiting on them at the finish line Clouds dark, shades even darker That quick you get stripped outta yo life, Mary Hartman
There are people watching for danger on the street corners, hoping to keep safe from those who would snitch. It seems hopeless to escape through murky waters, and those who believe themselves to be leaders will only fall when their precious items are lost. In addition, I have no issues with any potential enemies because if there were any, they wouldn't still be alive to try me. My closest friend betrayed me in a way as stark as the divide during the Civil War. Although I have been fortunate enough to leave negative situations unscathed twice, I eagerly wait for those who wish me harm at the finish line. The world around me seems dark and ominous, and life can be snatched away quickly, as we see in the case of Mary Hartman.




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