Members:
* Anthony Martini - vocals
* David Mondragon - guitar
* Eric DeNault - bass
* Ted P. - drums
* Ken Pescatore - Guitar (Time 2 Shine & F$ck the World)
Guaranteed
E.Town Concrete Lyrics
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That I could touch. and I was in a rush to get a taste of
The good life. and people told me I was a waste of a
Good life. and I would not escape living the hood life.
But yo, life is hell and that that's grown to be expected.
The only way to cope with the pain is to accept it. times is
Hectic, we grow up quick. endure the hardships and watch
Our skin grow thick. in turn. you gotta learn my heads as
That's the truth. as youth I hated all of you with a passion.
Those who never stood in my shoes would be laughing
And cracking jokes while their two folks raked in the
Dough. x-mas 86' niggas had nintendo. word is bond, I ain't
Have shit...i had pretendo, and at show and tell I ain't have
Shit to show. this goes out to those who thought shit was sweet.
E.T.C. e.town concrete. and yo, niggas wanna be down
W/ me. word is bond we taking over son, guaranteed.
All ya'll niggas fake. ya'll niggas act too phony. 2 years ago
You didn't even want to know me. but now look at you,
You copy my style. you're lucky enough I let you still be
Around to play your weak shows in you weak ass town.
We straight up beefing, when you see me I see you peeking.
You just mad cause' my team rose while you were sleeping.
Center stage, took your limelight mad now you heated.
We're taking all your fans I guarantee it.
The lyrics to E.Town Concrete's song Guaranteed speak to the struggles of growing up in difficult circumstances and striving for success in the face of adversity. The singer reflects on how he was dismissed and disregarded as a young person, told that he would never make anything of himself. Despite this, he develops a thick skin and a determination to succeed, refusing to accept defeat as the only option.
The second half of the song takes on a more aggressive tone, with the singer calling out his haters and calling them out for copying his style. He declares that his team is taking over and that they will succeed, despite the attempts of others to bring them down. The song is a defiant declaration of the singer's strength and resilience, as well as a warning to those who doubt him that he will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
Overall, Guaranteed is a song that speaks to the struggles of growing up in tough circumstances, as well as the determination and drive that is necessary to overcome those struggles and succeed. It also takes on a combative tone with those who seek to bring down the singer, and declares its intent to succeed despite those who seek to keep them down.
Line by Line Meaning
Growing up as a young buck, there wasn't too much
That I could touch. and I was in a rush to get a taste of
The good life. and people told me I was a waste of a
Good life. and I would not escape living the hood life.
As a young person, opportunities were scarce and the desire for a better life was strong. Others believed that a better life was not in store for me and I would be stuck in the same struggle. Unfortunately, this turned out to be true.
But yo, life is hell and that that's grown to be expected.
The only way to cope with the pain is to accept it. times is
Hectic, we grow up quick. endure the hardships and watch
Our skin grow thick.
Life is full of challenges and difficulties. However, instead of fighting against them, it's important to accept that this is the reality we live in. We must learn to adapt and grow from these struggles in order to become stronger.
in turn. you gotta learn my heads as
Hard as a brick, so can't nobody ever tell me shit. and
That's the truth. as youth I hated all of you with a passion.
Those who never stood in my shoes would be laughing
And cracking jokes while their two folks raked in the
Dough.
Growing up, I built up a tough exterior to protect myself from criticism and hate. Many people laughed and made fun of me, and it felt like those who were better off financially were the ones being rewarded.
x-mas 86' niggas had nintendo. word is bond, I ain't
Have shit...i had pretendo, and at show and tell I ain't have
Shit to show. this goes out to those who thought shit was sweet.
E.T.C. e.town concrete.
During Christmas, many had received a Nintendo gaming system while I had a fake one. I would often have nothing to show for in school, to the point where I was mocked for my circumstances. This song is a message to those who underestimated me.
and yo, niggas wanna be down
W/ me. word is bond we taking over son, guaranteed.
Some people now want to be associated with me, but too late. I know what I stand for and I will continue to rise and take command, no matter what.
All ya'll niggas fake. ya'll niggas act too phony. 2 years ago
You didn't even want to know me. but now look at you,
You copy my style. you're lucky enough I let you still be
Around to play your weak shows in you weak ass town.
Many people who wouldn't give me a chance before are now trying to be like me. They copy my style and act like they're close with me, but I see through their lies. They are still allowed in my life only to perform in their small towns.
We straight up beefing, when you see me I see you peeking.
You just mad cause' my team rose while you were sleeping.
Center stage, took your limelight mad now you heated.
We're taking all your fans I guarantee it.
There is now a rivalry between us, and when they see me, they are threatened. They are angry because while they slept, my team gained popularity and the center stage. Their fans are now turning over to us, and I am sure of that.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY MARTINI, DAVID MONDRAGON, ERIC DENAULT, TED PANAGOPOULOS
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