Way Of Life
D.S.M Lyrics


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Fucking with people, it got me hurt and all alone
Demons inside I'm tryna fight thats what I'm on
Carry a gun like it was loaded, I ain't testing you
Tryna be gangsta but just remember who was next to you
Big brother, stepping into them steppers like he gangsta no protector he tryna be one of one (one of one)
Muscle man stepping on different timing, watch the clock, cause it keep changing, I wanna see Rollies on (Rollies on)
I took an edible off the roof I was gone (I was gone)
Can't call me gangsta, but nigga I'll watch the tone (watch the tone)
Ain't even fucking with niggas, cause they brought beef to the party, this ain't no steak house, I want all of them niggas gone
Niggas tryna post like where I'm from (where I'm from)
I'm just a nigga tryna chill and make it out (make it out)
They brought the bitches back to back, ain't even flinch (ain't even flinch)
Ain't want another leech I'm tryna leave the house (leave the house)
Ain't have to see my family die, so call me blessed, still pass the Henny, I don't drink but I'm tryna just fill the void
They played my heart like Nintendo, but check it, who imma vent to, I ain't got peace so it's safe to say I'm annoyed (I'm annoyed)
I'm just tryna be on top and see my city from afar (afar)
Stepping in Givenchy with still millions in the vault (vault)
Can't even protect the ones that I love, so who's at fault
They call me muscle man but I dont got the muscle to go on
Sitting in my bubble tryna blow stop tryna fuck with me
Dolo on my own I keep it pushing ain't no touching me
Gotta understand I ain't a menace I speak truthfully
Praying I Don't make it imma make these niggas remember me
Fucking with people, it got me hurt and all alone
Demons inside I'm tryna fight thats what I'm on
Carry a gun like it was loaded, I ain't testing you
Tryna be gangsta but just remember who was next to you
Big brother, stepping into them steppers like he gangsta no protector he tryna be one of one (one of one)
Muscle man stepping on different timing, watch the clock, cause it keep changing, I wanna see Rollies on (Rollies on)
I took an edible off the roof I was gone (I was gone)
Can't call me gangsta, but nigga I'll watch the tone (I'll watch the tone)
Ain't even fucking with niggas, cause they brought beef to the party, this ain't no steak house, I want all of them niggas gone
Let em go
Cause we can't bring some niggas back to life
Switching sides, like nigga switching shirts
Some people roll the dice
Fucking up my trust, I gave them love
And I still paid the price
Niggas wanna use me for my kindness
They ain't do me right
Demons in my ear, they whispering, I wipe them off, I search for God, but I'm sinning so it's not right (it's not right)
They wanna see me fail
These niggas dick riding niggas, I call them gay, they ain't fucking but that's a lie (that's a lie)
They say I opted out of the gang
The gang opted out of me first (first)
Put niggas in the dirt
But they can't put niggas to work (work)
I'm tryna chase a bag
So don't mind me I'm just hurt
These niggas don't support these niggas
I put my feelings in a hearse
Fucking with people, it got me hurt and all alone
Demons inside I'm tryna fight thats what I'm on




Carry a gun like it was loaded, I ain't testing you
Tryna be gangsta but just remember who was next to you

Overall Meaning

In "Way Of Life", D.S.M raps about the key to the game being longevity by sticking to the same style and bringing the heat, as hip-hop never stops. He boasts about his persona being honored in the Bronx as his alma mater and being smarter than the average Joe with his flow that racks up the cash. D.S.M also references being a part of Diggin In The Crates, a legendary hip-hop collective that has influenced many artists in the genre. He warns others not to mess with him as his whole crew is holding and they're all driving cars with extra features. He criticizes those who front as being wealthy but have nothing to show for it and calls them out for sounding like everyone else. D.S.M flaunts his own success, saying that he shines and sells twice as much as others.


Overall, the lyrics are about D.S.M's hustle and success in the hip-hop game, challenging those who try to bring him down and emphasizing his own unique style and persona.


Line by Line Meaning

Diggin In The Crates 9 9
We are digging deep to find the best of hip hop.


Yeah yeah
Affirmation of the rapper's confidence and hype.


Still Diggin y'all
We're still digging deep to bring out the best.


Yeah yeah yo yo
Affirmation of the rapper's energy.


There's only one way for me to explain the key to this game
There is only one way to explain the rules of success in the rap game.


Is longev keep it the same
The key to succeeding in rap is longevity and staying true to oneself.


The seeds'll remain only if they bringin the pain
Only those who bring the heat will be remembered and continue to thrive in the rap industry.


Hip hop don't stop like the heat in my vein
Hip hop will never stop, it flows through my veins.


The streets know my name Don Carta bomb harder
My reputation on the streets is solid as Don Carta and I always come with fire rhymes.


My persona is honored in the Bronx as my alma matter
My personality is respected and highly regarded in the place of my upbringing.


I'm smarter than the average Joe, packin a flow
I am exceptionally talented and witty with the rap game.


That's stackin the dough, let's bring the chips in the bag and let's go
My success is proven by my earnings, let's keep the money coming and keep moving forward.


It's Fat Joe, I'ma set it straight
This is Fat Joe and I'll make the rap industry crystal clear.


If you do your hist I exist through Diggin In The Crates
My legacy and influence in hip-hop has been cemented through the Diggin' in the Crates collective.


I'm bringin in the ace, had to stay up late
I am bringing my best game and had to sacrifice my sleep for it.


Playin the corners but never seen a day upstate
I've played it smart in the streets and never been arrested.


Until the day I escape or see Tone at the pearly gates
I will continue playing it smart until I die.


I continue to runch it even after the computer breaks
I never stop working and creating even if faced with technical difficulties.


You know the rates, fifty-thou for every verse that's foul
I am paid a large sum for every explicit verse I write.


And I bring rhymes to life like the birth of a child
My rhymes are brought to life like a child coming to existence.


Verbal assualt
I will verbally attack with my rhymes.


Blow out your tweeters
My rhymes are so intense, they'll blow out your speakers.


Check it, my whole crew holdin
My whole crew is holding their own.


We all got cars wit extra features
We all have high-end cars with extra additions.


It's a bunch of y'all, one got dough, the rest is leeches
There are many of you but only one wealthy one, the rest lack substance and dependency.


You probably mad 'cause I be sexin divas
You're probably upset because I'm able to seduce women easily.


I should pull this pistol out and make you touch your sneakers
I should bring out my gun and make you squat down to touch your shoes.


I'm on some cool out shit, but I will pull this tool out quick
I am relaxed but have the capacity to be violent at a moment's notice.


And put some holes in your new outfit
I'll shoot and damage your new clothing.


You frontin hard 'cause your whip a Range
You're pretending to be well-off because you drive a Range Rover.


But it's a 4.0, you nerd nigga, you heard Jigga now get your change
You have a basic, average car and are far from cool or wealthy, as Jay-Z would say.


You ain't a willy you a small solider, give it up son it's all over
You're not a successful person, give up on pretending.


And you never sold a, pound a cane
You've never sold any significant amount of drugs.


You a clown wit fame, goin down the drain
You're famous for being a joke and are losing relevance.


All yo' shit sound the same
You lack creativity and your rhymes all sound alike.


I'ma shine pop-o, 'cause when you got dough your rocks glow
I'll be shining bright because of my wealth.


L got a hot flow that rap coppo
I have a hot and explosive rap flow.


I'm Uptown smoothest, first album left you clowns clueless
I'm the smoothest rapper from uptown and my first album left all my haters and critics confused.


Sayin I'm wack, you niggas sound foolish
Those who called me wack in the past now sound foolish.


Niggas hate to see L bubble, they'd rather see L struggle
People don't want to see me succeed, they'd rather see me struggle.


'Cause what they sell, I'ma sell double
Because of my talent and hard work, I will outsell those who wish to bring me down.


You want to see rocks, then look at L's wrist
If you want to see wealth, look at my wrist.


If you see me in the club drinkin Mo' that means they don't see Cris
If I'm drinking Moet in the club, the more luxurious Cristal is not available or is being avoided.




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Written by: Olisaemeka Mordi

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