Wings
EarthGang Lyrics

Ayy, tell me you fuck with it, yeah
Hey, do you enjoy this? Let me know.

Downtown Atlanta, downtown Atlanta
The urban center of Atlanta, the busiest part of the city.

Underground sound
Referring to the underground hip-hop scene in Atlanta.

Ayy, baby, what's happenin'?
Hey there, what's going on?

I might buy time, this shit by hand
I'll spend my own time and effort to make this happen.

Quick, pick a classic, Rolls Royce or Camry?
Do you want luxury or practicality?

Dig in your pussy and fill up your soul
Intimacy can lead to emotional fulfillment.

Blood, sweat, and tears, coughed up the cold
I've put in a lot of hard work and wasted a lot of energy.

Back when 400 was just a state road
Referring to the Georgia State Route 400 highway before it was expanded and became a toll road.

Only for the rich ones, only with the poor ones inside of they house when they cleanin' the kitchens or they babysitting'
The toll road and luxury cars were only accessible to rich people, while poor people worked as domestic help inside their houses.

I been livin' this way, since my ma lost her daddy
I've been living the way I do since my mother's father passed away.

Before Hartsfield was Jackson (oh, no)
Referring to Atlanta's airports, before Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was named.

'Fore, Three Stacks, had the accent
Referring to André 3000 from Outkast and his distinctive Atlanta accent.

I ain't diggin' the distance, just admittin' the facts
I'm not trying to exaggerate, just stating the truth.

'Fore bridges was burned, and traffic was backed up
Referring to urban development and the resulting traffic congestion in Atlanta.

And booty's was bucklin', I didn't have the access (Ooh, whoa)
Referring to a lack of access to financial resources and luxury cars.

I'm still findin' a way, spread my wings
I'm still trying to succeed and achieve my goals.

Goin' up for the city (for the city)
Working hard to put Atlanta on the map.

Goin' up for the town (goin' up for the town)
Giving back to the local community.

Only day one niggas with me (only my day one niggas with me)
Only my closest and most loyal friends are with me on this journey.

Can't keep no one else around (no, no, no, no, no, no, no)
I have to cut off people who don't support me or my goals.

I been livin' this way
I've been living my life this way for a long time.

Since before all the buzz
Before my music gained popularity.

and the snow on the bluff wasn't all in your face
Referring to the film Snow on tha Bluff and the trend of glorifying street life.

Bumping Yola da Great
Listening to the music of a fellow Atlanta rapper, Yola da Great.

This is my zone, this is my zen
I'm in my element and at peace with myself.

Before the dome, took the roof off the Benz
Referring to the demolition of the Georgia Dome and the removal of the roof from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

This is what happen when you know you worth it
When you believe in your own value and potential.

You certain, you always deserve what you get
You're confident and believe you deserve all your achievements.

R.I.P. GRIP, he told me early, they can't tell me shit
Referring to rapper GRIP who advised EarthGang to pursue their own artistic vision and ignore criticism from others.

Never been the same ever since, made a name in the city
Their career and reputation have improved since following GRIP's advice.

Blockin' lame energy, couldn't pay, make you sick (ooh whoa)
Avoiding negative people and vibes, which can harm your mental and emotional health.