Handsome
Dave East Lyrics

Sound like it's supposed to, nigga
The music sounds the way it's intended to

I won't break the code, young nigga tryin' not to die
I won't betray my people; as a young person, I'm trying to survive

We just pray that we get old
We hope to live long lives

My niggas is gone
Many of my friends are no longer alive

If they was not in the field, I won't put their name in a song
I won't use their names in my music if they weren't involved in the same things I was

I been in the zone
I've been focused on my music and my life

Calling my niggas from jail, just praying they pick up the phone
I hope my incarcerated friends will answer my calls

Tried to get niggas to come get it with me
I attempted to involve others in my activities

If they was too busy, I'll get it alone
If they weren't available to join me, I did it by myself

Watch how you approach
Be cautious in how you interact with me

Young nigga drunk in a Ghost
I'm a young person who's had too much to drink in a Rolls-Royce Ghost vehicle

I'm blessed like I run with the Pope
I feel extremely fortunate

If I'm on a yacht, got my gun on a boat
Even when enjoying luxurious experiences, I'm cautious and prepared

I'm not like you niggas, ain't wanna be broke
I don't want to be poor like other people

When it got cold, I wanted a coat
When it was cold outside, I wished I had warmer clothing

My uncle was tripping, he wanted some dope
My uncle was struggling with addiction and wanted drugs

I'm tryna be the richest lil' nigga you know
I'm working hard to become financially successful

This paper get thrown, see who pick up the most
Money is being thrown around and we'll see who grabs the most

I was with killers, mama didn't know
I spent time with dangerous people and my mother was unaware

This might be the realest shit I never wrote
This song might be the most truthful thing I've ever written

I got it, just know it fit inside my coat
I have something valuable, but it can fit in my jacket pocket

So many feelings spilling out my soul
I have a lot of emotions I need to express

Ran outta product, we was dealing soap
We ran out of drugs, so we sold soap instead

I'm just being modest, I can get it low
I'm trying to be humble, but I can provide drugs for a low price

Don't care who the hottest, nigga, this is Loc
I don't care who's popular, I'm sticking to my local area

Pull up in Prada, prolly with your hoe
I might arrive in a Prada outfit, possibly with your girlfriend

Now, they calling me handsome
People are now calling me attractive

Kidnap that nigga and call for the ransom
Threatening to kidnap someone and demand money in exchange for their release

Two-stepping, I'm not with the dancing
I'm not interested in dancing

Only live once, so I'm taking these chances
I'm taking risks because I only have one life

I'ma do all that I gotta do
I'm going to do what needs to be done

Go back to the hood, they say, "We proud of you"
Returning to my neighborhood and receiving praise from others

Over the family, we gotta shoot
We need to protect our family, even if that means using violence

Carolina whip, powder blue
My car is from North Carolina and is colored light blue

Niggas never was providin', talking how they ridin', homie, I was ridin' too
Other people weren't supportive, but I was still working hard

In public housing, try to violate, me and Cheddy talking 'bout we gotta move
Living in government-assisted housing and discussing the need to move when things become dangerous

Eviction notice, I got 'em too
I received notices stating that I needed to leave my government-assisted housing

Moving dolo, this was not a group
Moving alone, not with a group of people

Knocking 2Pac and a lot of Snoop
Listening to and enjoying the music of Tupac and Snoop Dogg

Got the hang of this shit like I got a noose
I know what I'm doing, and I'm good at it

My crew was too live, I was not with Luke
My friends were too wild and unruly; I didn't want to be like them

I ain't lyin', my mamma do Prada boots
I'm not lying; my mother does own Prada boots

Eatin' salmon on a private boat
I'm eating salmon while on a private boat

Just me and my bitch, so I got the coupe
Me and my girlfriend are in the car, so I'm driving the coupe

I really had NBA dreams, go overseas or get a full ride to Duke
I used to dream of playing basketball in the NBA or attending Duke University on a full scholarship

Now when I play the hood, I'm just slidin' through
When I visit my old neighborhood, I'm just driving through without stopping

Not a motherfucking thing I gotta prove
I don't have anything to prove to anyone