Swivel
EarthGang Lyrics

Head on a swivel
Remain vigilant and alert to potential danger

Trouble lurkin' 'round the corner
There is always the possibility of danger, and it could manifest itself at any moment

Run up on you any minute, you'll be gone
If you are not careful, danger could lead to your demise

I know niggas dead out of desperation
People have died due to feeling hopeless and without options

RIP my nigga Allen Dem, I wish you would've stayed at home
Reference to a person who lost their life due to reckless behavior or lack of caution

Learned to make the best out of shitty situation
Adopting a positive attitude in spite of difficult circumstances

No complaining, no more Xan, I leave the medicine alone
Avoiding self-destructive behaviors such as drug addiction

Y'all gon' swear to God that I'm changing for the better
People will notice the positive changes in one's personality and behavior

Fuck whoever got the nerve to try to tell me that I'm wrong
Refusal to listen to negative criticism or those who try to bring one down

I done made it up, I done made it out
Having overcome hardships and achieved success despite obstacles

I done made a way, we been makin' waves, we been making sounds
Creating a unique path and making a name for oneself in the industry

Rappers hella fake, they papier-mâché
Many rappers are not authentic or genuine, and are only putting on a front

Like piñata, they can't wait to break, I can animate
Similar to a piñata, many rappers are easy to tear down, but the artist is able to bring life and creativity to their music

Promise mama she gon' see the day when we all okay
Making a promise to one's mother that things will eventually work out and improve for the better

All it really take is time and dedication, I pray
Believing that with hard work and persistence, success is achievable

For the hunger to be permanent, no matter what that make
Desiring to maintain a constant drive and ambition to succeed, regardless of the sacrifices that may come with it

Hey, batter, batter, swing, bake
Playing with words and using a baseball metaphor to represent success

Whip the batter for the cake
Continuing to work hard to ultimately achieve success and reap the rewards

I don't know what it is, man, I just I don't think I'ma be here much longer, man Something's watching me, man Something's following me Something want me dead, man Pray for me, pray for me, please
Expressing feelings of uncertainty and paranoia, and seeking comfort in others to help deal with those feelings

Hell, when I was young, I ain't had to pop no guns Nothing cracking in the slums you couldn't handle on your own Shit around my block where we used to knock Couple souls fly, wasn't nothin' like you guys, which I loan
Reflecting on one's tough upbringing and how it has shaped them as a person

Shit it wasn't nice, wasn't paradise Wasn't lights back to back to back, many nights was on our own Mama had to work, papa had three jobs No, we not Jamaican, my sir, but we all was robbed, ha
Describing the difficult living conditions and lack of financial stability in their upbringing that led to struggles and hardships

Should've kept my head on a weave and bob, ha I'd rather be dead than to weep and sob So we solve any major prob with the quick resolve Had to squab', circle that bitch up, feelings get involved
Using wordplay to describe the importance of being able to quickly and effectively solve problems, even if it leads to confrontation or conflict with others

Neighborhood on lock, fuck we need a cop? That was way back way 'fore Reagan passed the rock Left us with a needle and a jump-shot Leave you countin' seconds on the fingers through the gunshots
Reflecting on how the community used to have its own system of protection and organization, but the government failed to provide adequate support or resources