Hood Melody
DDG Lyrics

All of my young niggas losin' they life
My younger associates are dying at an alarming rate

'Cause they don't know it's life that is outside the trap
They're unaware of the opportunities outside the streets

Niggas be tellin' us if we don't dribble the ball
People say to focus on basketball instead of music

Then maybe a nigga can rap
It would be easier to find success in music if you're already famous in another field

Niggas on the block, they be movin' that work
Drug dealers are common on street corners

He got the weed, the coke, and the Percs
He's selling marijuana, cocaine, and prescription painkillers

Nigga got a Glock, he don't wanna get murked
He's armed with a handgun to avoid being killed

If a nigga try me, I'ma put him on a shirt
He'd retaliate with violence if provoked

High off the weed, I can't even see
He's too stoned to think clearly

We killin' each other off shit from the earth
We're murdering each other over drugs that come from the ground

I got a blicky, I keep it with me
He carries a gun for self-defense

I never been shot, but I know that it hurt
He's never been shot, but knows it's an excruciating experience

Niggas killed my brother back in 2014
His brother was murdered in 2014

Streets know, but the 12 ruled a cold case
The community is aware of his brother's murder, but the police have not solved the case

That was back in Pontiac, in my old place
It happened in Pontiac, where he used to live

Niggas never really make it to an old age
Many people in the hood die young

I gotta brin' my Baretta when I wear my jewelry
He carries a gun to protect himself when wearing expensive jewelry

'Cause I do not know what they thinkin
He's unsure of others' intentions towards him

Niggas be plottin' on me when I'm blinkin'
He's concerned that people will try to harm him when he's not paying attention

I be too paranoid, bitch, I be tweakin'
He's overly anxious and jumpy

I gotta move a certain way
He has to be careful and strategic in his actions

Cannot be cool, don't feel a way
He can't be too relaxed or let his guard down

Not to be rude, but 'Go away'
He wants to be left alone

I know they watchin', emotions run straight out the sack
He's aware that people are observing him, and it's difficult to ignore

Protectin' myself in the trenches
He's guarding himself in a difficult and dangerous environment

I done came all this way
He's succeeded despite the odds

I grew strong from that pain and it hurt
He's become resilient due to tough experiences

Come around when they see me now
People are interested in him because of his success

Know these niggas just wan' see me down
They may pretend to be supportive, but really want to see him fail

Came in, she was lovin' me bad
A woman was very interested in him when he arrived

She got her a bae, don't wan' be with me now
She's now in a relationship and uninterested in him

You ain't right and I see it written all in your eyes
He can tell the person is untrustworthy from their facial expression

Tell no lies, y'all bitches wanna fuck with me now
Women are now interested in him

I ain't make it home, then the sun go down
He's in danger if he doesn't return home before dark

In the matter of some seconds, then you call my phone
His safety can quickly become threatened, requiring a call for help

And my past be the reason I ain't never slowin' down
His experiences have shaped him and influenced his current actions

Mastermind how to put another body in the ground
He's thought about killing someone

In the car, all alone with seventy-somethin' rounds
He has a large amount of ammunition in his car

Put the Rollie to her ear, let her check for the sound
He showed off his expensive watch and asked her to verify it

Ain't no tickin', I been standin' on business
He's reliable and professional

Got it jumpin' out the kitchen
He's successful in the drug trade

I'm a mechanic steady smokin' out the pound
He's a drug dealer who spends a lot of time smoking marijuana

Slimes with me, got a thirty in the glizzy
He has armed associates with him

And you know I'm sippin', but gon' need another pint by tomorrow
He's drinking lean and will require more soon

Keep my fingers clean, got pre-rolls, I'm a stoner
He keeps his hands clean and enjoys smoking pre-rolled joints

They stepped on Elijah but they on the corner
Someone was violent towards Elijah, but still hangs around that area

Shorty was with me and I got her lit
He got a woman high

But I heard she be hoppin' from dick to a dick
He's heard that she's promiscuous

But I'm not trippin', I know how it get
He's not angry or upset about it

I am not puttin' my trust in no bitch
He doesn't trust women

Can't leave the crib without bringin' my stick
He always takes his gun with him

Got too much money, I'm rich then a bitch
He's very wealthy

They killed my brother, that shit got me sick
His brother's murder made him very upset

Soon as they free him, I'm gettin' him hit
He plans to harm the person responsible for his brother's death if they're released from custody

Nigga I made it out
He's succeeded despite the odds

People had faded out
People didn't support him initially

They never came around
They didn't show their support

Fuck what they sayin' now
He's unbothered by their current opinions

Watch who you hang 'round
Be careful who you associate with

Keep you a thang around
Carry a gun for protection

Ain't no more swangin' now
He's not messing around anymore

Niggas just sprayin' now
People are resorting to violence

I don't know shit, I ain't do it
He's not involved in certain activities

I just rap, I influence
He uses his music to impact others

They just wanna know what I'm doin'
People are curious about his life

Made it out the hood, I'm coolin'
He's succeeded and is now enjoying his life