Shaydee
E.Town Concrete Lyrics


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Hard times build character, or so I'm told.
They teach you lessons
Worth your weight in gold,
And I've been shown things happen for a reason.
I know your kind.
You want one thing, the gusto.
Keep it in mind.
What's up chief?
You is a shifty thief with shady eyes.
Play the role like a tough guy.
You need a grammy.
It's whack.
Smile to my face.
Talk behind my back.
In fact, when I'm around you be riding my sac. Your shit is played out.
Try and use me to get your name out.
So you can stay out (cash in the fame no doubt).
I ain't stupid.
I know what you is about son.
Gettin' that clout done
So you can attract a bigger crowd dunn.
Yeah ... you is a foul, one always preaching "Keepin' it real", when you
Is a fake bitch handing out raw deals.
Your shit is too sloppy to have appeal.
Your style is too cliche for masses to feel.
You is a shady jealous bitch.
Try and play me to get rich,
Fit in my niche, taking part of my chips.
Yo that's my shit.
Stop trying to steal my show.
E-TOWN.
This goes out to my peeps up in the crowd.
This goes out to my niggas gettin' wild.
This goes out to the kids that is representin'. This goes out to tough guys teaching lessons.




This goes out to those that are true.
This goes out to you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shaydee by E.Town Concrete talk about the lessons that one learns from facing hardships and how difficult times can build character. The singer has been shown that things happen for a reason and they see through the fake people who pretend to be real. The chorus of the song mentions various groups of people, including the singer's friends in the crowd, tough guys teaching lessons, and those who are true.


The singer then directs attention to someone specific who they believe is a shifty thief with shady eyes, playing the role of a tough guy. This person is trying to use the singer to get their own name out and gain fame, but the singer sees through it all. They accuse this person of talking behind their back and being a fake bitch who's trying to steal their show and reputation. The lyrics are a warning to this person and others like them that the singer knows what they're up to and won't let them use them for their own gain.


Overall, the lyrics of Shaydee are about staying true to oneself and not allowing others to take advantage or use us for their own gain. The singer has been through tough times and has learned valuable lessons, and they won't let anyone fake their way through life and take credit for their hard work.


Line by Line Meaning

Hard times build character, or so I'm told.
Difficult situations can be a way to build strength and resilience, though it just may be a popular saying.


They teach you lessons Worth your weight in gold,
The lessons learned in life are invaluable and can be applied in many different situations.


And I've been shown things happen for a reason.
There is often a purpose behind things that happen in life, though it may not always be immediately apparent.


I know your kind. You want one thing, the gusto.
You have a clear agenda and are focused on achieving it, regardless of the cost to others.


Keep it in mind.
I am aware of your motives and will be cautious in my interactions with you.


What's up chief?
Hello, what do you want or what is going on?


You is a shifty thief with shady eyes.
You are untrustworthy and appear to be hiding something, potentially malicious in nature.


Play the role like a tough guy.
You act tough, but it may be a facade to cover up your true nature.


You need a grammy. It's whack.
You are focused on winning awards and recognition, but that pursuit is not meaningful or fulfilling.


Smile to my face. Talk behind my back.
You are two-faced, pretending to be friendly to my face but speaking badly about me when I am not around.


In fact, when I'm around you be riding my sac. Your shit is played out.
You try to associate with me to boost your own credibility, but your approach is outdated and ineffective.


Try and use me to get your name out.
You are attempting to use my reputation or popularity for your own benefit.


So you can stay out (cash in the fame no doubt).
You want to profit financially from your association with me.


I ain't stupid. I know what you is about son.
I am not naive and can see through your ulterior motives.


Gettin' that clout done So you can attract a bigger crowd dunn.
You are trying to increase your popularity to gain a larger following or audience.


Yeah... you is a foul, one always preaching "Keepin' it real", when you Is a fake bitch handing out raw deals.
You claim to be authentic, but in reality, you are insincere and treat people unfairly.


Your shit is too sloppy to have appeal. Your style is too cliche for masses to feel.
Your work is poorly executed and unoriginal, which makes it unappealing to the general public.


You is a shady jealous bitch. Try and play me to get rich, Fit in my niche, taking part of my chips.
You are envious of my success and are attempting to take advantage of me to further your own goals.


Yo that's my shit. Stop trying to steal my show. E-TOWN.
I am proud of my work and success and will not tolerate others trying to take credit for it or steal my spotlight.


This goes out to my peeps up in the crowd. This goes out to my niggas gettin' wild. This goes out to the kids that is representin'. This goes out to tough guys teaching lessons. This goes out to those that are true. This goes out to you.
This song is dedicated to the listeners, particularly those who are authentic and true to themselves, while disregarding those who try to manipulate or take advantage of them.




Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY MARTINI, DAVID MONDRAGON, ERIC DENAULT, TED PANAGOPOULOS

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Russell Jenkins

🔥🔥My friends went and saw these cats in San Antonio Texas in the early 2000's. We were the only people to show up since ETC was just getting big. Had they have come to Houston, it would have been a sold out show (our Hardcore scene was huge at that time) The day they played in San Antonio was also the release date for The Second Coming and we were the first to have it. After the show, the band and my friend got 2 hotel rooms (one for them and one for us) and we partied and talked all fucking night. Fucking epic! Still have the pictures of that day. Funny coincidence, years later we saw them with Hatebreed in Austin Texas and DeLux saw us and ran up to say hi!!! He then said that before the show he thought of us! He then proceeded to let us on the Hatebreed tour van where we got to chill with everyone. Funny enough they we playing Madden on the PlayStation and smoking weed!! LOL!! Great fucking memories! Come to Houston!! We wont let you down!🔥🔥

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