Dirty Jer-Z
E-Town Concrete Lyrics
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Turn a small investment into quick cash kid. hide
Your stash, mad, don't hardly laugh kid. hard cause'
The world done put you on your ass kid. run fast. the
Type the cops can't catch kid. numb, when you was
Young your mom and dad passed, then your world stopped ...
Like whiplash kid. you seen who was down when they turned
They backs kid. pay them no mind cats is bastards. fuck em.
do your thing baby. continue to shine.
Let it all hang. let it all hang baby.
Come and get it. you. the best. #1. that's why they hate.
They want your spot in the sun. make you vacate. come
And get it, bring it on.step to the plate. I'm the king. make room for me.
it's a god damn shame how those kids were adoring you,
Even though they knew you flushed crack down the urinal.
Role model, you was, it came as a shock to you. they don't
Wanna be like mike, they wanna sling rocks like you: a
"real nigga" from the hood, come and see, shake they hand.
Making them feel good putting cash in their little hands.
Was it a mistake you screwed their minds or was it your plan?
How could you ever throw this away?
step aside.
If you could see their eyes when you walk by ...hypnoitized.
They want into your life and you promised them the sky. they
Bought into your lie. your lie. your lie.
The lyrics of E-Town Concrete's song Dirty Jer-Z paint a picture of a young individual who has fallen on hard times and has turned to drug dealing to make ends meet. The lyrics depict the singer as a slick individual who is adept at politics and can turn a small investment into quick cash. However, the harsh reality of the world has put the individual on their backside and their parents have passed away leaving them numb. The singer has become jaded towards authority and expresses a disregard for law enforcement, calling them bastards. The lyrics urge the individual to continue to do their thing and shine while disregarding the naysayers who want their spot in the sun.
The later parts of the song speak to the singer's disillusionment with their life and how many youth looked up to them as a role model despite their involvement in drug dealing. The singer questions whether it was a mistake for them to have screwed the minds of the youth or whether it was part of their plan. The chorus urges the singer to step aside and recognizes the hypnotic effect they have on those who see them.
The song's lyrics paint a bleak picture of life in New Jersey for many youth who have faced hardship and have been forced to turn to drug dealing to make ends meet. It speaks to the disillusionment of many youth who have looked up to those who have become drug dealers in their communities. However, it also carries a message of hope for those who have been counted out by society and urges them to continue to shine and be the best they can be.
Line by Line Meaning
You that slick ass kid, that politic and dash kid. Turn a small investment into quick cash kid.
You are that cunning and sly individual who can manipulate situations to turn a small investment into quick cash.
Your stash, mad, don't hardly laugh kid. Hard cause' the world done put you on your ass kid.
You don't find humor in things anymore because the world has brought you down, making it difficult to sustain your illegal activities.
Type the cops can't catch kid. Numb, when you was young your mom and dad passed, then your world stopped ... like whiplash kid.
You are the kind of criminal that law enforcement have trouble catching. You experienced a traumatic event at a young age that left you feeling numb and devastated, causing your world to come crashing down.
You seen who was down when they turned they backs kid. Pay them no mind cats is bastards. Fuck em.
You have experienced betrayal from people you once trusted, but now choose to disregard them, believing that they are not worthy of your attention or energy.
Do your thing baby. Continue to shine. Let it all hang. Let it all hang baby. Come and get it. You. The best. #1. That's why they hate.
Keep doing what you're doing and don't let anyone dull your shine. Flaunt your success and show everyone that you are the best, which is why they despise you.
They want your spot in the sun. Make you vacate. Come and get it, bring it on. Step to the plate. I'm the king. Make room for me.
Others are envious of your success and want to take your place in the spotlight. You are ready for any challengers who come your way and believe that you're the king of your domain.
It's a god damn shame how those kids were adoring you, even though they knew you flushed crack down the urinal.
It is regretful that young people looked up to you as a role model, despite knowing that you disposed of illegal drugs in such a careless manner.
Role model, you was, it came as a shock to you. They don't wanna be like Mike, they wanna sling rocks like you: a "real nigga" from the hood, come and see, shake they hand.
You once considered yourself a positive influence to the youth in your community, but were surprised to find out they looked up to you for all the wrong reasons. They aspire to be like you, a 'real' gangster, and not like successful and respected athletes such as Michael Jordan.
Making them feel good putting cash in their little hands. Was it a mistake you screwed their minds or was it your plan?
You gave these impressionable young people money and created a positive association with your illegal activities. Was it an unintentional mistake or a calculated move to manipulate these young minds?
How could you ever throw this away? Step aside. If you could see their eyes when you walk by ...hypnotized. They want into your life and you promised them the sky. They bought into your lie. Your lie. Your lie.
How could you ever let go of the power and influence you have over these young people? They look at you with admiration and longing, believing that you can give them everything they desire. They have fallen for your lies and are entranced by your presence.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ANTHONY MARTINI, DAVID MONDRAGON, ERIC DENAULT, TED PANAGOPOULOS
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