Friend or Foe
Eightball & M.J.G. Lyrics

I cannot tell if you are a friend or foe
I am unable to determine if you have my best interests or if you will harm me.

Way you talk to me I don't really know
Your words and tone confuse me, and I am unsure of your intentions.

Swear to god this kid better be a ghost
I hope you are not a real person, as I cannot trust anyone in my surroundings.

Ooh woah, trusting no one
I am unwilling to place my trust in anyone, as I fear they may betray me.

Cause I don't know if they're friends or foes
My uncertainty about the loyalty of those around me makes me doubt my safety.

Walking into my path you best empty your pockets
If you approach me, you should show me that you have no harmful intentions by displaying any weapons or harmful items you may have.

Gripping a big knife you should drop it
If you possess dangerous weapons, you should place them aside to prevent any miscommunication or altercation between us.

Various enemies sufficient with questionable motives
I encounter many individuals with unknown or suspicious intentions.

With hopefulness to make a profit
Some of these individuals may try to take advantage of me or exploit me for their own gain.

Stab me in the back about 300 times, leaving me worn out like shirts in a closet
Some people may betray me repeatedly, wearing me down emotionally and mentally.

All y'all should stop it
I urge everyone to cease their dishonest or harmful actions towards me.

Taking the blood of my enemies drinking it right out the goblet
I may gain satisfaction from achieving victory over my adversaries, and use this as a display of my power over them.

Burning the bridges is funny?
Is severing all ties with those who have wronged me considered amusing or something to be celebrated?

You and me we are not buddies
I do not view you as a friend or ally.

They learning it's making me money
By learning from my enemies' actions, I am able to use this knowledge to gain profit or advantage in some way.

Because I am turning these haters to love me
Through my actions, confidence, and success, I may be able to convert my enemies into my supporters.

Fix your potty mouth you boutta lose, when you texting prolly we are not amused
If you continue to use foul language or disrespectful behavior towards me, you will lose my respect and attention. This also applies to your messages to me, where I do not find your attempts at humor or bad language amusing.

So they grip a shotty while they on the stoop
Some individuals may become defensive or aggressive, even resorting to brandishing firearms while physically standing outside their homes.

But they couldn't shoot cause I was bulletproof
I am unrattled and unfazed by the harmful or aggressive actions of others, as I am mentally and emotionally strong enough to withstand them.

Messages spread through the texting?
Is it possible for negative messages or rumors to be circulated through texting or social media?

I should retaliate and teach y'all a lesson
I may feel the need to assert my dominance or reprimand those who have wronged me, in order to reinforce a standard of mutual respect.

Zero respect for the brethren who's taking the rap scepter
I have no respect for those who falsely accuse or incriminate others for their own gain or to avoid consequences.

And raising it to reach higher levels
Some individuals attempt to increase their social or economic status through dishonest or manipulative actions.

Cooking the heat in the kettle
Those who engage in illegal or deceitful activity are often prone to fall victim to their own schemes or face consequences for their actions.

Looking at tweets is unleashing the Devil
Social media engagement or reading others' tweets can evoke negative emotions or result in undesirable outcomes.

Stupid lil' treeshes will meddle despite all my efforts to act in a friendlier manner
Despite my attempts to maintain a friendly or approachable demeanor, some people may still intentionally engage in negative behavior towards me.

Tell me if you friend or foe, if you oppose I'm kicking the door
It is vital to me that people are transparent about their allegiances or intentions towards me, as any form of betrayal may result in a severe response.

Treat me so cold that I need a coat
Some individuals may treat me with glaring hostility or detachment, to the point where I feel emotionally or mentally exposed and vulnerable.

Look at my wrist it's feeling like snow
As a display of my wealth or success, my jewelry and possessions may appear so icy or sparkling that they resemble snow or frost.

Didn't mean to be flexing, staring at my haters got ugly reflections
I did not intend to show off or display my wealth, but upon reflection, it may have been a response to the negative or judgmental actions of others towards me.

Don't you be sending your shots like Smith to the Wesson
I warn others not to physically or verbally attack me or try to harm me in any way, as I am prepared to defend myself with equal force or retaliation.

Or you're gonna be applying the stretchers
If you cross me or attempt to harm me, I will not hesitate to take aggressive or violent action to defend myself or teach you a lesson.

We should let these people know that
It is important that a message is sent to others, signaling my unwillingness to tolerate harmful or dishonest behavior towards me.