We Got It For Cheap
Clipse Feat. Ab-Liva & Rosco Lyrics


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Fear him, as soon as you hear him
Upon my arrival, the dope dealers cheer him
Just like a revival, the verse tends to steer 'em
Through a life in the fast lane, like German engineer em
No serum can cure all the pain I've endured
From crack to rap to back to sellin it pure
For every record I potentially sell in the store
It's like Mecca to the dealer that's sellin it raw
So many deceive ya
I'm on top with the ki's, move over Alicia
I force feed ya the metric scale
Rap's like child's play, my show and tell
Within each verse you see the truth's unveiled
They manufacture proof as they lie to themselves
Puppets on the string like a yoyo
Bouncin like a pogo, they prayin I never go solo

Got it for cheap

The wall's removed and now I see
My leg was pulled, the joke's on me
So heartbreakin, like lovin a whore
Might hurt ya once, but never no more
It's like tryin to fly but they clippin your wings
And that's exactly why the caged bird sings
Who can nickname it, the shame rings true
Seems to me reparations are overdue
I done been to the top, I done sipped the juice
And with that bein said, bird crumbs'll never do
Even on my last not a penny in the bank
I'ma stand on my own, so thanks but no thanks
Keep the pranks as I bid farewell
I gotta answer to Marcus and Jennel
And to little brother Terrence who I love dearly so
If ever I had millions never would you sell blow, never

Got it for cheap

I'm the best since he died, and he lied
The spirit of competition, one verse could start jihad
CPR Pusha, the flow tends to revive
Pullin the covers back, I expose what you disguise
My presence is felt, the pressure is on
A four eleven Cuban helped us weather the storm
Pyrex and powder, it was back to the norm
Through all the adversity the fury was born

Niggas don't get the picture, it's written in scripture
Even at your mama's she'll tell you that blood's thicker
And I don't know how them other niggas built
And I don't know if ever they feel guilt
Or maybe niggaz just too high on they stilts
But this one's on me, I'ma view it as spilt milk
Grandma look at me, I'm turnin the other cheek
It's the R-E-U-P G-A-N-G





Got it for cheap

Overall Meaning

In "Previously On We Got It 4 Cheap," Clipse and Re-Up Gang rap about their experiences in the drug trade and their subsequent transition into the music industry. Pusha T, one-half of Clipse, starts the first verse by exclaiming his fearsome reputation among drug dealers and rapping about his life in the fast lane. He discusses his pain and the harsh realities of the drug world, along with the hypocrisy and falsehoods of society. He emphasizes his worth and talent, despite sometimes feeling trapped in the music industry. Malice, the other half of Clipse, follows Pusha T by reflecting on how he was fooled and manipulated within the drug trade. He compares his struggle to fly with clipped wings and stresses the importance of staying true to oneself, no matter what. The song concludes with a verse from Ab Liva of Re-Up Gang, boasting about the group's talent and integrity.


The song's theme and lyrics are a reflection of Clipse's and Re-Up Gang's experiences in the drug trade, along with their emotional and psychological struggles after breaking free from it. The lyrics highlight the harsh realities of living within the drug world and the dangers that it poses. It also explores their struggles, both internally and externally, when transitioning to the music world. The song offers a unique perspective on the struggles that many former drug dealers face when trying to leave that life behind and start anew.


Line by Line Meaning

Fear him, as soon as you hear him
Be afraid of me as soon as you hear me because there's a reason dope dealers cheer me.


Just like a revival, the verse tends to steer 'em
Like a religious revival, my verses steer listeners towards a life in the fast lane.


Through a life in the fast lane, like German engineer em
My verses guide you through the fast-paced life, much like how a German engineer drives a high-speed car.


No serum can cure all the pain I've endured
There's no medicine that can cure all the pain I've been through, from being a crack dealer to selling pure music.


It's like Mecca to the dealer that's sellin it raw
For every record I potentially sell in the store, it's like a holy pilgrimage for the drug dealer who sells it on the streets.


Rap's like child's play, my show and tell
Comparatively, rap is like child's play; my verses reveal the truth like a show and tell session.


Within each verse you see the truth's unveiled
Each verse of my music unveils the truth and puts an end to lies.


They manufacture proof as they lie to themselves
Others make up evidence to prove their own lies to themselves.


Bouncin like a pogo, they prayin I never go solo
They're bouncing up and down like a yo-yo and hoping I never go solo.


So heartbreakin, like lovin a whore
The situation is heartbreaking, much like the pain of loving a prostitute.


Might hurt ya once, but never no more
Although it might hurt once, it will never happen again.


I done been to the top, I done sipped the juice
I've been on top and tasted success.


If ever I had millions never would you sell blow, never
Even if I had millions of dollars, I would never let my little brother sell drugs.


I'm the best since he died, and he lied
I'm the best since Notorious B.I.G. died, and he lied.


Pullin the covers back, I expose what you disguise
I reveal the truth and expose what others try to hide.


Niggas don't get the picture, it's written in scripture
Some people don't understand the situation, even though it's clearly written in the Bible.


But this one's on me, I'ma view it as spilt milk
I take the blame for this situation, and I'll treat it like spilled milk.


Grandma look at me, I'm turnin the other cheek
Grandma, look at me; I'm choosing to forgive and forget.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRENCE THORNTON, GENE THORNTON JR, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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This song got a ton of recognition.

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