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Dr. Dre Ft. Mary J. Blige Lyrics

Close your lips and open your ears, for a change
Stop talking and start listening for a change.

You just might, learn some thangs
If you listen, you might learn something valuable.

I don't understand your plan, let me get this right
I don't understand what you're trying to achieve, let me clarify.

You broke, but you grinding all day and night
You're working hard, but still broke.

You on the block pushing caine, with Jordan's and a chain
You're selling drugs while flaunting your expensive clothing and jewelry.

I know, everybody want to have nice things
I understand that everyone wants to have nice things.

But man, you must think the dope game is a game
You seem to think that selling drugs is a game.

Fuck around and have yourself, catching a chain
If you're not careful, you could end up in prison.

Better stash you some cash, for a rainy day man
You should save some money in case of emergency.

Cause only God knows, what tomorrow bring
You never know what could happen in the future.

Better listen, I'm trying to stop a lot of sorrow and pain
I'm giving you advice in order to prevent future pain and suffering.

'Cause falling on your ass, is a horrible thing
Failing is a terrible experience.

You better listen, I talk too shit too raw explain
You need to pay attention to the harsh reality of the world.

Better learn from the mistakes, of the Outlaw gang
You can learn from the mistakes of others.

I been there done that, fought that won that
I have experience with the struggle and have come out successful.

Lost that and got it right back, you better listen
I have experienced loss and regained success, so heed my advice.

Quit being hard headed (yeah I hear you mayn)
Stop being stubborn.

Open your ears and just listen (yeah I hear you mayn)
Listen carefully without interrupting.

Get off your ass and do something (yeah I hear you mayn)
Stop being lazy and take action.

It's more than one way out here, to get that do'
There are different ways to achieve success.

It don't take a rocket scientist, to get that bro
You don't need to be highly educated to achieve success.

You can get that fast, get that slow
You can achieve success quickly or slowly.

Hit licks with that grass, with that blow
Selling drugs can be a quick way to achieve success.

Or with that pads, spit that flow
You can achieve success through music.

Or gamble with it, try to get back mo'
You can try to achieve success through gambling, but it's risky.

Uh-uh not me, I refuse to lose
I won't take risks that could lead to failure.

You either got it or you don't, and I refuse to choose
Either you have what it takes to succeed or you don't, and I won't take chances on those who don't.

And candy blue's I cruise, cause if I snooze I lose
I go out in my flashy car and work hard every day to avoid failure.

And if I get out there bad, I just use my tools
If I struggle, I use my skills and resources to get back on track.

My mind and muscle, that helps me grind and hustle
My intelligence and hard work are what help me succeed.

If it wasn't for this rap, I'd try to find a hustle
If I weren't a successful rapper, I would have to find another way to make money.

Why niggers sitting on they behind, steady trying to hustle
Why are people being lazy and trying to achieve success without putting in hard work?

24/7-3/65, my time to hustle
I work hard all day, every day.

I'd be a dealer out here, I got dimes and shuffles
If I weren't successful in the rap industry, I would consider selling drugs.

Kyleon, is what really defines the hustle, just listen mayn
Kyleon is an example of someone who works hard and embodies the hustle mentality.

You need to quit talking so much, for a minute and hush
You need to stop talking and listen.

Stop trying to throw down boy, why you in such a rush
Stop trying to prove yourself and rushing into things.

You play the game, as if you got a royal flush
You act like you have the best hand in the game, but you don't.

But if you don't cool off, you just might get touched
If you don't calm down, something bad might happen.

I grind against the grain, and your brain like a crush
I work hard and go against the norm, which confuses and frustrates you.

'Cause for me to get mine, is a plus and a must
For me to succeed is both a positive thing and a necessity.

But listen, hustling ain't for everybody
Not everyone can handle the difficult lifestyle of hustling.

Especially if you ain't got the heart, and you's a scary body
If you're not brave and tough, you won't survive the hustling lifestyle.

Oh but I know, you don't hear me boy
I know you're not listening to me.

It's goin' take something bad to happen, for you to feel me boy
You won't understand until something bad happens to you.

But I'm so sick and tired, of teaching and preaching
I'm tired of giving advice and trying to teach you.

You ain't even meet me half way, it's like I'm the only one that's reaching
You're not putting in any effort to better yourself.

While you keep leaching, you goin' find yourself smashed
While you continue to rely on others, you'll end up in trouble.

Pumped up, wrecked and crashed
You'll be in a bad situation.

You must of forgot my nigger, your future's my past
You've forgotten that I have more experience and can help you avoid making the same mistakes I did.

You oughtta listen, 'fore you wind up on your ass
You should listen to my advice so you don't fail.

On how, I got this cash
I'll tell you how I achieved success.

I sold zones bled mics, moved rocks and hash
I sold drugs, performed music, and dealt drugs.

I click pro long, had to get on these blocks and mash
I worked hard to become successful in the rap industry and selling drugs.

You want your do' long, try to hit these blocks and mash
If you want to be successful, you have to work hard like I did.

Be careful though, you got niggers that watch your stash
Be cautious because people might try to steal from you.

And the second you slip get off his hip, goin' pop your ass
The moment you make a mistake, you'll be in trouble with others.

Get a connect cop a Tech, take your prize in the dash
Find a drug connection and quickly make money.

We balling now, hit the lot put your ride on glass
We're now successful and able to buy expensive cars.

You hard headed not heated, when you ride on glass
You're stubborn even though you're now successful.

Left it at home, but you need it when you ride on glass
You're now successful but still need to be prepared for danger.

Knocked off your feet you looking weak, your boys slide on past
If you're not careful, you'll be in a bad situation and your friends won't help you.

Had a high class bitch, now you collide with trash
You used to date an amazing woman, but now you're with someone of low quality.

Now you the hood rat plumber, pushing hood rat lil' mama
You're now living a low-quality life.

Laid up with the slut, and caught the high five from her
You're now with a woman of low quality and people are congratulating you sarcastically.

Now you lying like a plumber, sick broke and in drama
You're now lying and living in bad conditions.

Should of listened
You should have listened to my advice.