In My City
Drumma Boy Feat. Young Dolph Lyrics


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I was set up to lose
I was set up for failure
I'm wasn't 'posed to be shit
Guess what though?

I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system, yeah

You lean the pot and scrape the bowl and you get Dolph
My mom and daddy fucked around and made a boss
I clocked in when I was 12 and never clocked out
Tell me what you was doin' when you was 2 nigga?
Bitch you know what was a straight shooter nigga
13 walkin' round mad ready to shoot a nigga
Say you came from shit, prove it nigga
I saw Dae Dae get them bricks and run straight through 'em nigga
Then I turned and Dae Dae start smokin' (Cocaine)
Fuckin' with a bitch and had her nose wide open (Cocaine)
I said I'd never do that
I said it's time for me to change shit
Came up with another way to get rich
Nigga I'm my own big homie
Got a couple OGs though
Speakin' of OGs
Have you ever seen 60 of these though
All my cousins, they gang bangin' and sellin' crack
I learned early that niggas tellin' names and that's a fact

I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system, yeah

Ain't got no brain
Daddy's sperm was full of cocaine
Cousin got life, they say he smashed a nigga for a whole thang
Of cocaine
Crack rock in my mouth in plastic, I spit it out and hustle
My main man was the Birdman motherfucker
RIP it's killin'
My cousin shoulda told me go to school and read my books
Instead he took me to the kitchen and showed me how to cook
Coke in the livin' room, this no regular life
Sellin' crack to my own uncles for the regular price
Cold summers and long nights when we was movin' that yay
.40 on me drivin' that night while Tunechi tootin' that white
My trap house I'm really tellin' you was full of coke and residue
They say coke and that ecstasy
If so it got the best of me

I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system, yeah

I don't wanna hear a nigga complainin' 'bout shit
I took off and I came up without shit
They say "will you change up", I say "not for shit"
But I got zero tolerance for a nigga or a bitch
Mom and daddy, they doin' good now
Nowadays they tellin' me stay out the hood now
Daddy he was drinkin' whiskey on that coke
Now I'm smokin' kush back to back and pourin' fours
I'm from where the strong get money and the weak get exposed
I just sit back and observe and be like these niggas hoes
I had a bank roll before I had a name
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' veins

I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system




I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
Cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "In My City" by Drumma Boy Feat. Young Dolph talks about the artist's experience with drugs, particularly cocaine. The opening lines convey the idea that the artist was set up for failure and not expected to succeed in life. However, he defies these expectations by mentioning that he has cocaine running through his system. The repeated use of the phrase "cocaine running through my motherfuckin' system" emphasizes this aspect of his life.


The lyrics also mention the artist's upbringing, family life, and involvement with drug dealing. He talks about his parents and how they used to be addicted to substances, including cocaine. He also mentions his cousin who is serving a life sentence for a drug-related offense.


The artist goes on to talk about his own involvement in the drug trade and how he learned the trade from his cousin. However, he also talks about wanting to change his ways and finding other ways to make money. The song ends on a note of defiance and pride, with the artist claiming that he has "cocaine running through" his veins, suggesting that he has achieved success, albeit through illegal and dangerous means.


Overall, the song provides a commentary on the dangers and allure of drug use and dealing, as well as the harsh realities of life growing up in impoverished and drug-ridden communities.


Line by Line Meaning

I was set up to lose
I was not expected to succeed in life


I was set up for failure
My life was designed to make me fail


I'm wasn't 'posed to be shit
I was not expected to achieve anything in life


Guess what though?
However, I have defied expectations


I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' system
I am using drugs to cope with the challenges of life


You lean the pot and scrape the bowl and you get Dolph
My success is a result of my hard work and determination


My mom and daddy fucked around and made a boss
I come from a family of successful people


I clocked in when I was 12 and never clocked out
I started working at a young age and have not stopped since


Tell me what you was doin' when you was 2 nigga?
I have been hustling and working hard since a young age


Bitch you know what was a straight shooter nigga
I have always been honest and upfront with people


13 walkin' round mad ready to shoot a nigga
I grew up in a violent environment and was prepared to defend myself


Say you came from shit, prove it nigga
People often raise doubts about my past and challenges overcome, and I have to prove myself


I saw Dae Dae get them bricks and run straight through 'em nigga
I have seen people around me succeed by working hard and taking risks


Then I turned and Dae Dae start smokin' (Cocaine)
However, many people also fall into the trap of drugs and addiction


Fuckin' with a bitch and had her nose wide open (Cocaine)
Drugs can also ruin relationships and cause harm to people around us


I said I'd never do that
I made a promise to myself to never fall into drug addiction


I said it's time for me to change shit
I realized that I needed to make a change in my life


Came up with another way to get rich
I found a new way to make money without relying on drugs


Nigga I'm my own big homie
I am in charge of my own life and success


Got a couple OGs though
However, I am still guided by a few wise and experienced individuals


Speakin' of OGs
Referring to my mentors and advisers


Have you ever seen 60 of these though
I come from a large and tight-knit family with many members


All my cousins, they gang bangin' and sellin' crack
Many of my relatives are involved in illegal activities


I learned early that niggas tellin' names and that's a fact
I have learned the consequences of snitching and betrayal from a young age


Ain't got no brain
People who betray others have no morals or conscience


Daddy's sperm was full of cocaine
Drug addiction and abuse run in my family


Cousin got life, they say he smashed a nigga for a whole thang
My relative was sent to jail for life for killing someone over drugs


Crack rock in my mouth in plastic, I spit it out and hustle
I have been exposed to drugs but refuse to partake in them, instead choosing to work hard for my success


My main man was the Birdman motherfucker
I had a close friend and mentor who helped me navigate the world of hustling


RIP it's killin'
Referring to the sadness and pain of losing a loved one


My cousin shoulda told me go to school and read my books
I wish my family had encouraged me to pursue education instead of illegal activities


Instead he took me to the kitchen and showed me how to cook
However, instead of education, I was taught how to cook drugs


Coke in the livin' room, this no regular life
Growing up surrounded by drugs and crime was not a normal or healthy childhood


Sellin' crack to my own uncles for the regular price
I was exposed to the harsh reality that even family members can be customers for illegal activities


Cold summers and long nights when we was movin' that yay
Hustling and moving drugs was a constant reality for me and those around me


.40 on me drivin' that night while Tunechi tootin' that white
Even in dangerous situations, I always carry a weapon for protection


My trap house I'm really tellin' you was full of coke and residue
The house where I sold drugs was always full of the remnants of drug use and trafficking


They say coke and that ecstasy
Referring to the dangerous combination of drugs


If so it got the best of me
I have struggled with drug addiction myself


I don't wanna hear a nigga complainin' 'bout shit
I have little patience for people who complain when they have not faced the same challenges as me


I took off and I came up without shit
I managed to achieve success despite facing many obstacles


They say "will you change up", I say "not for shit"
People often try to change me or my ways, but I refuse to give up my identity and values


But I got zero tolerance for a nigga or a bitch
I have no patience for disloyalty or disrespect from anyone


Mom and daddy, they doin' good now
My parents have managed to achieve success and stability


Nowadays they tellin' me stay out the hood now
They worry about my safety and well-being and urge me to stay away from the dangerous environment of my childhood


Daddy he was drinkin' whiskey on that coke
My father struggled with addiction and substance abuse


Now I'm smokin' kush back to back and pourin' fours
I have replaced one harmful habit with another, but it brings me temporary relief and escape from my problems


I'm from where the strong get money and the weak get exposed
In my environment, only the strong and resourceful can achieve success, while others fall prey to exposure and failure


I just sit back and observe and be like these niggas hoes
I watch and judge others who I feel are weak or failing in comparison to me


I had a bank roll before I had a name
I achieved financial success before becoming well-known or famous


I got cocaine runnin' through my motherfuckin' veins
I continue to struggle with drug addiction and its consequences




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Written by: Adolph Thorton, Torrence Hatch

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Rest In Peace, Rest In Power to Young Dolph. My condolences to your family. Thank you for being an inspiration to many of us.

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