D-Block formerly known as The L.O.X. is a group of 5 emcees originating fro… Read Full Bio ↴D-Block formerly known as The L.O.X. is a group of 5 emcees originating from Yonkers, New York discovered by Mary J. Blige. The name The L.O.X. originated from "The Warlox", however, it was shortened to The LOX. The LOX is now a backronym for "Living Off Experience" and is composed of Jadakiss (Jayson Phillips), Sheek Louch (Shawn Jacobs), and Styles P (David Styles), and the newer recruit J-Hood (Jae Hood) and A money (Anna Levenshus). (J-Hood has subsequently left the group.) As The L.O.X., Bad Boy Records released their first album Money, Power, and Respect and released "Money, Power, and Respect" as their lead single. During this time, their tribute to the late Notorious B.I.G., "We'll Always Love Big Poppa" became a single that put the group on the map. A.P., Bully, Bucky, Straw

Survivor
D-Block Lyrics

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{I told myself fuhgeddaboutit}
{Mario, take it easy!}

(Styles P)
Yo, my nigga Poobs on the track
I'm S.P. the Ghost
We'd like to welcome you, motherfucker
To this thing of ours

Our life is complex nigga
We the best in the worst position
(Yeah, figure that out, hahaha)
Get at me nigga

Yo; I'm from a place where your man'll shoot ya
Jails ganged out, but some niggaz is neutral
Coke price rise, watch shit get crucial
Niggaz think they Bishop and I don't mean Tutu
Cause even when it's sunny it's cloudy
They ain't gettin' money so they bummy and rowdy
Wanna kill you, you come through in your Audi
Shit is like this from Yonkers to Mount V
Some niggaz'll count ki's, get knocked rat and bounce free
What part of the game is a game without G's
Drive through New York with a few blunts
Tryin' to get paid, they put a new car out every two months
You can get popped if you want
Come through the venue, you on the menu 'cause we on a food hunt
Still lettin off my two pumps
Dump reload, dump reload, fuck is it you want?

(Chorus: Tre Williams)
If you see what I see, or if you be where I'm from
Then you know how hard it is, just to survive out here (it's so hard)
If you see what I see, or if you be where I'm from
Then you know how hard it is, just to survive out here

(Styles P)
Where I'm from ain't no fuckin' pretending
Frontin like you rich, gettin' hit for the pendant
Clip look small then you better extend it
I said you got money, now you gotta defend it
Niggaz sell drugs cause the fiends is dependant
Sittin' on the blocks till the cops come and end it
Jungle is concrete and wild but I bow to Allah beat
Some don't get to they car keys
Hit from the P-2000 from them niggaz in Mark 3's
All I do is spark trees, bag and cart ki's
Press on the uzi, bullets longer than sharpeis
And I'm tryin' to hit you where your head and your heart be
What?

[Chorus] w/ ad libs

(Styles P)
I ain't got time to daydream (hell nah)
Reppin my home, hold to the chrome, you the away team
Catch me pullin off in the Celine
Chick from Beijing, think about my niggaz that's caged in
Light blunts everywhere, any occasion
Stash coke money in my checkings and savings
Five blunts, two drinks just for the cravings
I don't even duck when the weapons is waving
I don't give a fuck, I've accepted my way's end
Styles didn't do it, I just gave it to David
He don't give a fuck, he'll cock it and blaze it
You just came home you get touched with the razors
Bitch it was all so simple
Somethin' real big pointed at yo' temple
Coke and the cash, give up that info (where's it at)
Be a smart man so, you can make it to yo' kinfolk

[Chorus] - 2X w/ ad libs

{Forget about it Mario}

Overall Meaning

The song "Survivor" by D-Block portrays the harsh realities of life in Yonkers through the perspective of Styles P. He describes the struggle of survival in a world where violence, drugs, and poverty are rampant. He talks about the difficult choices people have to make in order to survive.

Styles P paints a picture of a world where people sell drugs to make ends meet and where even friends can turn on you for money. He talks about the dangers of driving through New York and being on the menu for those on a "food hunt." The song also delves into the psychological impact of this environment, where fear is a constant and daydreaming is a luxury that cannot be afforded.

The chorus sung by Tre Williams paints the picture of a place where survival is paramount and the struggle is real. It describes the vicious cycle of poverty and violence that keeps people trapped in a life of desperation. The lyrics are poignant and powerful, showcasing the resilience it takes to survive in this world.

Overall, "Survivor" is a raw and gritty portrayal of life in Yonkers. It shines a light on the harsh reality of poverty, violence, and the toll it takes on the human psyche.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo, my nigga Poobs on the track
The singer is acknowledging his friend Poobs and indicating that he has produced the music they are listening to.

We'd like to welcome you, motherfucker
The singer is assertively welcoming the listener to something with some hostility.

Our life is complex nigga
The singer is acknowledging that their lives are complicated and difficult.

We the best in the worst position
The artist believes that despite their difficult circumstances, they are the most successful.

Get at me nigga
The artist is inviting the listener to communicate or confront them, perhaps in a competitive sense.

If you see what I see, or if you be where I'm from
The singer is emphasizing that those who have experienced what they have will understand and relate to their struggles.

Then you know how hard it is, just to survive out here (it's so hard)
The singer is acknowledging the extreme difficulty of their living circumstances.

Where I'm from ain't no fuckin' pretending
The artist is stating that people in their community are very direct and honest about their intentions.

Frontin like you rich, gettin' hit for the pendant
The artist is warning that dishonesty about wealth or status can result in violence or theft.

Clip look small then you better extend it
The artist is advising to be prepared for danger and to escalate violence if necessary.

Niggaz sell drugs cause the fiends is dependant
The singer is explaining that drug dealers are motivated by the addicts they serve, rather than any personal desire to sell drugs.

Jungle is concrete and wild but I bow to Allah beat
The artist acknowledges the harshness and brutality of urban life but still believes in their religious faith.

I don't even duck when the weapons is waving
The singer is fearlessly unafraid of weapons being used against them.

Styles didn't do it, I just gave it to David
The singer is claiming not to be directly responsible for some action but has tasked another person named David with it.

Coke and the cash, give up that info (where's it at)
The singer is demanding information on the location of drugs and money from someone.

{Forget about it Mario}
The artist is dismissing someone named Mario and advising to forget about them.

Contributed by Luke W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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