Menace
Dave East Lyrics

You sound like my nigga
I feel a sense of camaraderie with you

Uh, try and get the most (try and get the most, most)
Always strive for the best

They ain't give us nothing, nigga
We were not given any opportunities

Yeah, gave us the less, we tryna get the most (eastside)
We were given less, but we are trying to make the most out of it

Stay on some loc shit
I always stay true to my roots and my people

I would wake up so broke, corners be posted (post up)
I used to be very poor, spending my time in the streets

Just stay on some loc shit
Despite my hardships, I remain true to my roots

I was so down and ain't nobody notice (nope)
I was struggling and no one seemed to care

I was too young to be at them funerals
I had to face death at a young age

Baggin' up, residue all in my cuticles
I was involved in drug dealing

Life was so ugly but now it look beautiful
Despite my past struggles, now my life is looking up

Watch when we movin' through (movin' through)
Be careful when we are on the move

Them niggas retarded, don't know what they'll do to you
Some people are unpredictable and dangerous

One think of stabbing you, one think of shooting you
Some people resort to different means of violence

I keep my circle as close as a hula hoop
I keep my inner circle very tight

My stomach in knots from eatin' Chinese every day
My diet has been very unhealthy in the past

Nigga, that's what them noodles do
Instant noodle packets were a common meal for me

Thought I'd be dead by the age of nineteen
I never thought I would make it this far in life

I been doing this shit, it might be brand new to you
I have been involved in this lifestyle for a while, but it may be new to you

I needed food on my plate, young nigga drivin' a foreign
Despite my poverty, I was able to buy a nice car

Don't know what to do in the Wraith, keep two in the safe
I am not used to driving a nice car, so I keep weapons for protection

It look like I'm chokin' my Patek 'cause that bitch is blue in the face
My watch is so expensive that it looks like I am treating it poorly

Ain't no viewin' the wake, niggas'll shoot at your face
Attending a funeral can be dangerous due to the risk of violence

Then jump in the coupe and just race (boom)
After committing a violent act, they escape quickly

I've been locked-in in the booth for a day
I have been working hard on my music

You ask to get out, niggas moving like Trey
If you want to leave, it may be difficult due to intense work or pressure from others

We all in the field, niggas train to go get it (train to go get it)
We are all hustlers working hard to achieve success

They label me menace (menace)
I am seen as a threat or danger to society

They know I'm that nigga, my haters admit it
Even my haters know that I am successful and powerful

Candy paint and it's tinted, we rollin' on niggas
We are driving with a flashy, eye-catching paint job and ready to take on anyone

Throwin' that shit out the window (boom)
We are discarding anything that may incriminate us

Louis on, I don't wear Kenzo
I only wear luxury brands like Louis Vuitton

They say I changed up on niggas
People accuse me of not staying true to my roots

I got my change up on niggas
I am evolving and trying new things despite criticism

Who can I trust?
I am struggling to find trustworthy people in my life

I feel like Tony Montana, we hide our face in bandannas
I feel like a powerful drug lord, needing to protect my identity

Harlem get hot, we get low in Atlanta
Harlem can be dangerous, so we go to Atlanta to lay low

He let off a shot and ain't notice the camera
Someone fired a gun without realizing they were being recorded

Couldn't see my mama poor
I couldn't bear to see my mother living in poverty

Fresh out the Gabbana store in Dolce pajamas (Dolce)
I am able to afford high-end designer brands

Pull up in the spot, dolo, my hammer
I enter places alone, carrying a gun for protection

If it's 'bout the guap, hold you for ransom
If you have money, I can take you hostage for it

When Allen I was The Answer
I was at my peak when playing basketball like Allen Iverson

Niggas was shootin', survivin' bullets was like cancer (cancer)
Gun violence was rampant and the risk of being hit was high

Couple private dancers down in Tampa
I have dancers with me during personal time in Tampa

Ducking from the cameras, sippin' Fanta
I avoid the paparazzi and enjoy a beverage

We could get it raw to Savannah (raw)
We can cross state lines to continue our criminal activity

Pull up in the Porsche with Diana
I drive a Porsche with a beautiful woman named Diana

Of course I pay to be the boss, hand it
Being in charge comes at a cost

Niggas think they Ross, lost scramblin'
Others think they are in charge, but they are not

A couple pounds of kush goin' to Kansas
We are transporting drugs across state lines

Couple Lambo tracks, buncha cameras
There are cameras filming us while we race Lamborghinis

I don't give a fuck who your man is
I am not intimidated by anyone, regardless of their connections

Actin' like he tough, better not play on that
If someone is acting aggressively, they should be careful not to provoke a fight