4 the Fame
E Lyrics

It gave me chills the first time that I saw that nigga since he shot LaGhram.
The singer is disturbed by the sight of someone who previously committed a violent act, and the memory of the event is still fresh in their mind.

They had him locked down. he got his weight up, and now he swears he's the fuckin' man.
The perpetrator was incarcerated for their crime, but has since become more physically imposing and now boasts about their status and power.

No remorse, that niggas cold, he's runnin' shit now or so I'm told, word up the devil done stole his soul in fact, I heard he sold it long ago,
The character has become hardened and brutal, gaining a reputation for cruelty and domination. Their behavior is so extreme that it is as if they have given up their soul to the devil.

no doubt to break out, from the ghetto that be making fiends out of moms, car alarms, packin' heat when the beef is on.
The character's violent behavior is a direct result of their environment, which is marked by poverty, crime, and danger. They are struggling to escape the cycle of violence that surrounds them in their community.

Word is bond, son, in this triteness it's all the same, watch your back it's a god damn shame, who's fakin' jax, your best friend will sell you out and no doubt, he's makin' a name,
The world is filled with fake people who are willing to betray their friends for personal gain. The artist warns that everyone should be cautious and not trust anyone blindly.

he'd die for the fame, I don't want much I just want everything. Die for the fame.
The character is so desperate for recognition and success that they are willing to do anything, even if it means risking their life.

"Some get a little, and some get none, some catch a bad one" yo, that was my anthem.
The character identifies with the struggle of others who are also trying to make it in the world but face significant obstacles and setbacks.

17 long hard years of blood tears, nigga you were never there, nigga you would never care,
The artist is resentful of someone who was absent during difficult times in their life and did not show them support or empathy.

fuck the word cause the world fucked me, you could take me outta' hard times, but you can't hard times outta' me.
The character blames the world for their difficulties and believes that their past experiences have permanently affected them and shaped their outlook.

Run your shit, bitch ... we was tight but now I look out for myself, only for myself.
The character is no longer interested in maintaining close relationships or helping others. They are focused solely on their own interests and success.

I'm a changed man with a changed game plan, hung out together, grew up, you was my main man. But shit's just not the same; I'm in it for the fame.
The character has undergone a significant change and is now prioritizing fame and recognition over their friendships from the past. They are no longer interested in the same things as they used to be.

Childhood nightmare scenes that souped his head up, his broken heart and broken dreams got him mad fed up,
The character has experienced traumatic events in their past that have influenced their current behavior and attitude. They have been hurt and disappointed so many times that they are now very angry and frustrated.

the pain done got his eyes, he cried for the first time since his mother died when he was 5,
The character is deeply emotional and affected by their past. They have not let themselves cry since a traumatic event that happened when they were young, but the current pain and stress is causing them to break down.

sinkin' his sorrows in Jack D and Old E, just then he wasn't glad he reminded himself of his daddy who made the pipe his wife and hit it every night,
The character copes with their emotions by drinking alcohol and relying on substance abuse. They have a toxic family history that has contributed to their current problems.

his tears were thick, his thoughts were mad hectic he's not pretending, he's thinking of ending the reminiscing over hard times and hard luck, nobody gave a fuck
The character is deeply distressed and considering suicide as a way out of their difficulties. They feel completely alone and unsupported.

again the agony struck, he the barrel in his mouth, bit down, and just bucked.
The character ultimately makes the choice to take their own life, unable to continue living with the pain and trauma they have experienced.