All 4 Nuthin'
Eightball Lyrics

A man would die a thousand times
The sacrifices a man makes in his pursuit of money often lead to his demise, and he may feel as though he has died many times over the course of his life

Before he reach one with soul
Most men will never find true fulfillment or purpose in the pursuit of wealth and will live their lives feeling empty

The one he beathes will be his last breath
The man's last moments of life will be spent worrying about and pursuing money, even until his final breath

Or does any one ever known
It is unclear whether anyone truly knows the man's intentions or struggles with money, as he keeps these things hidden from others

He died with his riches in the streets
Despite his pursuit of wealth, the man ultimately dies without being able to enjoy or use his riches in any meaningful way

Because game, is all that he knows
The man's fixation with accumulating wealth has become the only thing he knows and the only thing that brings him any sort of satisfaction

Sacrifice his life for the paper
The man is willing to give up everything, even his own life, in order to obtain money

And that's just how the story goes
This is the common and tragic story of someone who relentlessly pursues wealth at the expense of everything else

You do it all for nothin'
Despite all of his hard work, the man feels as though his pursuit of money has ultimately been futile

6:30 in the mornin' my mama wakin' me up
The song begins with the story of a young man who is trying to balance his obligations to school and his dangerous involvement in the streets

Before 12 am, I done did more shit than a marine
The young man is already involved in illegal activities at a very young age and is more experienced in this dangerous lifestyle than many of those who have served in the military

Hoes bobbin', who that young nigga with the Figero
Despite his young age, the artist of the story has already gained a reputation and recognition from the women in his neighborhood

They call him big Ball, but his real name is Primrol
The young man has already developed a street name for himself, and his true identity has already been obscured by this nickname

4th period, american history ain't too interestin'
The young man is not interested in school and is more focused on his illegal activities

My beeper blowin' up, my homies havin' a smoke session
The young man is constantly being contacted by his criminal associates and is often called upon to participate in illegal activities

Trees, and chedddar cheese, keepin' me from graduatin'
The young man's involvement in drugs and money is preventing him from succeeding in school and graduating

Hoes and clothes, Big bones, and vogues
The young man is attracted to the flashy and materialistic side of the criminal lifestyle, including money, women, and expensive fashion

Young nigga puttin' in work, Superstar of the ghetto
The young man is proud of his involvement in the criminal lifestyle and feels as though he is a celebrity within his neighborhood

Summertime, every weekend the club packed
Even on weekends, the singer continues to be involved in illegal activities and spends his time at nightclubs

After 10, if I don't hit ya back, that's where I'm at
The young man is actively avoiding any other aspects of his life and is completely focused on his criminal activities

Me and my folks get mad love from the freaky hoes
The young protagonist and his associates receive attention and affection from promiscuous women who enjoy the extravagant lifestyle of the criminal lifestyle

Sleaky hoes, right up under they nigga nose
The women involved with the young man and his associates are often cheating on their boyfriends with these men

I'm at the bar gettin' lifted scopin' out the crew
The young man is constantly on the lookout for new associates and ways to expand his criminal activity

Niggaz chillin' after a hard week of payin' dues
The young man feels as though his criminal activity is a legitimate job and that he and his associates are paying their dues to the criminal underworld

North Memphis niggaz Dick from Hollywood to Douglas
The young man and his associates have wide networks of contacts and connect with others involved in the criminal lifestyle across a wide geographic area

On the dance floor, provin' that they hood the roughest
The young man and his associates are often trying to prove themselves as the toughest and most dangerous of their peers

South side, and cast day and niggaz will rob you quick
Other dangerous neighborhoods exist where people are similarly focused on criminal activity and will resort to robbery and violence to get what they want

Reposess what you possess like it was they shit
These neighborhoods are filled with individuals who are willing to take what they want from others without any sense of guilt or remorse

But I was a player, to all the players in other hoods
Although the artist of the story is heavily involved in criminal activity, he still considers himself to be a part of a larger culture of players and individuals who pursue a lavish and extravagant lifestyle

From Fraiser back to Westwood
The criminal lifestyle spans across multiple neighborhoods and geographic regions

Now I'm 19, my job is to supply the fiends
Despite his young age, the singer of the story has already become a supplier of drugs and other illegal substances

Cook the rock, morphine, or a bag of green
The artist of the story is willing to supply any sort of illegal substance for his clients

Posted at my mom's house when in the came the door
Despite his involvement in criminal activity, the artist still lives with his mother and is constantly putting her safety at risk

Black suits and search warrants and I'm the nigga they lookin' for
The artist of the story is eventually caught by law enforcement and faces legal repercussions for his criminal activity

Sometimes, we do it all for nothin'
Despite all of his hard work and illegal activity, the singer of the story ultimately realizes that his involvement in the criminal lifestyle was ultimately futile and meaningless

I'm 25 now, been gone away for 5 strong
The story jumps ahead several years to when the artist is older and has been away from his criminal lifestyle for some time

My P-O, said a nigga can't achieve pay no more
Despite his efforts, the singer is struggling to find legitimate work opportunities due to his criminal record and legality issues

The justice system tryin' to play me with revolvin' door
The singer feels as though the justice system is unfairly targeting him and has created a system where it's nearly impossible for him to break free from his criminal past

Violate parole and I'll be facin' time again
The singer is still on parole and runs the risk of returning to prison if he violates the terms of his parole

In the penn, tell me how a nigga supposed to win?
The artist is frustrated with the seemingly impossible situation he finds himself in and is unsure of how to escape the cycle of criminal activity and recidivism

I hit my niggaz up who turned me on back in the game
Despite his efforts to leave the criminal lifestyle behind, the artist is still in contact with his former associates and is considering returning to his old ways

Finally came across some hedges and a quarter thing
The singer is excited to have found a new opportunity to make money through the sale of drugs, which he hopes will provide a way out of his current situation

So much has changed, these young niggaz be snortin' cocaine
The singer is shocked by the changes that have taken place in the illegal drug trade, including the use of new and dangerous substances like cocaine

Shootin' up heroin, and shootin' niggaz for ghetto fame
The criminal activities of the younger generation have become even more violent and intense than when the artist was involved in the lifestyle

I gotta lace my boots and wade through the muddy waters
The artist realizes that getting involved in the criminal lifestyle again will be dangerous and difficult, but feels as though he has no other options

Prey on flesh, so I can feed my sons and daughters
Despite the risks, the artist is willing to put himself in danger in order to provide for his children

Ain't no love, niggaz hate to see another bubble
The criminal underworld is full of individuals who are constantly trying to take advantage of others and accumulate more wealth at the expense of others

At the club sittin' on chrome, Brother playin' trouble
The criminal lifestyle is still popular among many people and is often associated with extravagant displays of wealth and power

Cheefin' hay, before I knew it steel was in my face
The singer's return to the criminal lifestyle is immediately met with danger and violence, as he is robbed at gunpoint while buying illegal drugs

I went for mine now I'm restin' in a better place
Despite his efforts to return to his criminal lifestyle, the singer ultimately pays the ultimate price and is killed as a result of his involvement in illegal activity