Serious
E-40/T-Pain Lyrics

Yeah, get it in the morning, yeah, yeah, yeah
Starting early in the morning to work on achieving things

'Cause I'm so serious
Being driven and focused to achieve success

So serious man
Being really serious and committed to achieving success

Listen up if you a true hustler man for real
Paying attention to advice for those who are serious about making money

You gonna bounce back if you got get back skills
Being resilient and able to overcome setbacks in order to succeed

Fuck all that weeping and whining and crying piss on a bitch
Rejecting negative emotions and attitudes that hold one back from success

I'ma make it do what it do get out and get my grits
Taking action to achieve success and do what needs to be done

I'm on that graveyard shift my water feel pass me
Working hard and long hours to make money

Hustlin' tryin' to stay focused got a twenty four hour notice on my door
Working hard to pay bills and avoid eviction

Business is slow, I speak the truth will pressure out the roof
Acknowledging that times are tough and honesty is important

A long way from being recession proof
Not immune to the effects of financial difficulties

I'm going through
Dealing with difficult times and struggles

I ain't trying to be a deadbeat dad
Having responsibilities and wanting to provide for family

I want my kids to have a better life than I had
Aspiring for a better future for one's children

My cellular off, need some more minutes over my limit
Running low on phone minutes and struggling financially

Had the money but bought ounce of weed thought I could flip it
Making decisions that later turn out to be unwise or detrimental

Man I'm niggorant 'cause that's what some of us black folks do
Acknowledging negative patterns within one's own community

Instead of payin' a bill we gonna buy the new Jordan shoe
Spending money on unnecessary luxuries instead of responsibilities

Milk and diapers and baby wipes cost an arm and a leg
The high costs of raising a family

A breast of wing and a thigh
Making ends meet with whatever one can afford

Hustle trying to get by
Working hard to make ends meet

Hey don't underestimate me,
Assertively stating not to be underestimated

A couple of days is all is gonna take me
Being ambitious and confident that success can be achieved quickly

I drop it off and it come right back
Making quick profits and being successful in business

I get it in the morning
Consistently working hard and taking action to achieve goals

I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired of being broke
Feeling fed up with being poor and struggling financially

I'm sick of this sequel
Tired of repeating similar struggles and problems

Man I swear I hate reportin' to them people bra' I'm down on my luck
Feeling demoralized and resentful towards those in authority

Ain't got a buck to my name, dirty testing pissing in a cup, what the fuck
Being broke and struggling to even afford drug tests

They found weed in my system, I told my girl I was quitting
Being caught using illegal drugs and lying about it to loved ones

They sent me back to San Quentin for ninety days
Being incarcerated for a short period of time

Did my time and got out,
Serving one's sentence and being released from prison

Now I'm in the unemployment line trying to figure shit out
Struggling to find work after being released from prison

But the penal system got me by the necks haha
Being trapped in a difficult situation due to past mistakes

With my troubled past I can't even get me a job
Having a criminal record and struggling to find employment

My partner rap he got his own record label they doing their thang
Having a friend who is successful in the music industry

If I holler at him maybe he can shoot me some change
Asking for financial help from a successful friend

Plus I'm a loyal nigger man, I learn quick bro I ain't stupid
Being a loyal friend and quick learner

All you gotta do is show me one time and I can do it
Being a quick learner and able to pick up new skills

My fellow put a hustle under his wang, show me the game
Learning from a successful friend and their business strategies

Now I'm doing my thang
Finding success through hard work and determination

I'm trying to stay out of trouble and triple double quadruple
Avoiding criminal activity and trying to make a lot of money

This little change that I got
Making the most of the money one has

By throwing a few concerts
Hosting events to make money

But I'm not too sure if I'm ready to spend this mill'
Being hesitant to spend one's money without careful consideration

The reason why is rap shows don't always go that well
Knowing that hosting rap concerts may not always be successful

And the chances are that I probably won't recoup
Losing money and not making a profit

So I'ma take this loot and book some old school R'n'B soul groups
Investing money in a less risky venture to avoid losses

That way the value insurance won't be that high
Reducing the amount of money lost if the venture fails

And plus I'm minimizing the chances of somebody dying, that's right
Being responsible and avoiding risk for the safety of others

I got a homie that work at the toll bridge
Knowing someone who has a job and makes good money

He been hollering at me never the lesson
Trying to convince the artist to get a job at the toll bridge

Trying to get a nigger a job there which is a blessing
Acknowledging the opportunity for employment as a blessing

But I don't think the homie really understand
Feeling misunderstood and not wanting a regular job

I am an entrepreneur man I ain't working for no white man
Preferring to be self-employed and not wanting to work for someone else

Attitude of a hood boy, all my life I've been running from the Elorys I'm serious
Having a tough, street-smart attitude and taking life seriously due to past experiences and struggles