Friend Or Foe
Eightball & MJG Lyrics

Anyway it doesn't matter much how you feel
Regardless of how you feel, it's irrelevant

You know what you got to do I'm here to do it
I am here to do what needs to be done, and you should know your role as well

How about you?
What are you going to do?

Our age five years old
We were just kids

We were young bucks
We were young and adventurous

Scrubbin' each others backs in the bathtub
We used to help each other when we were young, innocent, and carefree

Babysitter would send you to bed
The babysitter would make you sleep

But she would make me stay up
But she would let me stay awake

So she could give the young playa some viscious head uh
She would engage in inappropriate activities with me, even though I was just a child

Early symptoms of Time of nightway
The early signs of a dark and troubled path

Gigantic factor from the Caukenis bitch tamer
Being influenced by negative factors and manipulative people

Some had it all though But less unfortunate
Some people had everything, but we were less fortunate

You had an alloy spoke Mongoose And I had a Huffy
You had a better bike than me, I had a lower quality one

You owned a green machine Three different lunch pails
You had a cool toy and varied lunchbox options

I had a go-cart that I built from a bunch of used nails
I made a go-cart with whatever I could find, even if it was makeshift

We grew up in the church together nigga Sunday school
We had a shared upbringing in a church environment and attended Sunday school

Now I heard you off into jackin' nigga That ain't even cool
I've heard that you're involved in criminal activities, which is not acceptable

I used to be conned, racked, fucked around And ripped bad
I used to be taken advantage of, deceived, and treated poorly

Barking up on the wrong tree Talking about runnin' up in my past
You're making false accusations and trying to interfere with my personal history

Niggas have hateful thoughts But they stop me from strivin'
People may have negative thoughts about me, but they won't prevent me from achieving my goals

Suckas be shakin' salt All in his gameful so find
Foolish individuals try to undermine my success and bring negativity to my life

Some fools be gettin' crossed Victims of 40-ness
Certain individuals fall into traps and become victims of their own foolishness

Man all that drama you come with I swear you on some shit
All the unnecessary drama you bring, you're behaving strangely

Whether it's morphine or cocaine Doja or dog food
Whether it's drugs like morphine or cocaine, marijuana, or even animal food

They had these marks for Tre and Max Fuckin' off my high breakin' rules
These individuals targeted Tre and Max, ruining my mood and disregarding the rules

You got ya P's mixed up You ain't no pimp You's a forty
You've misunderstood the game, you're not a pimp, you're just an inferior individual

I spit for major mix While you make tapes for ya homie
I make music that reaches a wider audience, while you make music for your close friends

And then you work up tha nerve To speak fair words
Then you have the audacity to speak kind words

The pimp, a traitor, we instigators That's why I wrote this verse
The pimp is a betrayer, and we are instigators. That's why I wrote this verse

For every youngster with his mind on his meal Young playa just chill
This verse is for every young person focused on success. Just relax and take it easy

And take a look at what these fakers call real Nigga
Take a good look at what these fake people consider to be reality

I trust no man, 'Cause man will let you down every time
I have no trust in anyone, because people will always disappoint you

That's why I take it upon myself to thank god in every rhyme
That's why I express gratitude to God in every song I write

Cause I've seen better times And I've seen worser days
I have experienced both good and bad times

When some of my so called friends Wasn't around when I ain't have a verse to say
Some of my supposed friends were absent when I had nothing to say

I quench my thirst today With righteous thoughts of mine
I satisfy my desires with positive and moral thoughts

'Cause righteous thought of mine will leave mark ass niggas far behind
Positive thinking will distance me from mediocre and negative individuals

I seen it every time They come and go
I've witnessed it repeatedly, people come and go

That's why I drop to my knees And ask god to distinguish friend from foe
That's why I pray and ask God to help me differentiate between true friends and enemies

And what do you know By the time morning comes I can see the light
Surprisingly, in the morning, I can see the truth and clarity

And then I'm thanking god once again for making everything all right
And then I express gratitude to God again for resolving everything

He made it tight and now I'm back up on the scene Countin' greens
God made everything right, and now I'm back in the spotlight, counting money

Straight from H-town to New Orleans New human beings puttin' it down like a mic or not
Representing Houston to New Orleans, we are new and talented individuals making our mark

Replace the slot open up shop We 'bout to make it hot
We're taking over and creating something remarkable

Stop With ya devilish doins
Stop engaging in evil activities

Because ya devilish doins will only bring forth ya ruin
Your wicked actions will only lead to your downfall

Friend or foe, you just will never know
Determining if someone is a friend or enemy is difficult

Who can you trust, in a world that's oh so cold
It's challenging to find trustworthy individuals in a harsh world

Playa hatin' is everywhere I go
There is jealousy and resentment all around me

Listen
Pay attention

I'm tryin' to tell you my nigga to watch cha back
I'm advising you, my friend, to be careful

And trust few
Only trust a select few

Cause ain't no nigga goin' watch ya back for you like you
No one will protect you better than yourself

When someone is broke and down and out without no clout it's rough
When someone is financially and socially powerless, it's tough

At least you know who you can and who you cannot trust
In those difficult times, you can identify who is trustworthy and who is not

See let me explain myself and clear up the point I'm tryin to make
Allow me to elucidate and clarify my intended message

Don't want no bustas around me Playa hatin' or actin' fake
I don't want any fake or jealous individuals around me

Don't ever be wantin' nobody to get too close
Never desire for anyone to become too attached to you

I don't know if it's effects of From the marijuana that got me more than trippin'
I'm not sure if it's the influence of marijuana that has me feeling strange

See nowadays tha nigga be rollin' thick with hella loot
These days, I have a lot of money and live luxuriously

But if my loot was gone would I be all alone?
If I lost all my money, would I be left with no one around me?

See, my partners who used to ride with me And smoke that dank, and fuck with hoes
My former friends who used to ride with me, smoke marijuana, and engage with women

Would they be them same niggas if I didn't have shit to roll?
Would they still be loyal to me if I didn't have anything to offer?

Maybe they will, maybe they won't Who is to say what a nigga will do
It's uncertain, nobody can predict how someone will behave

Who is to say if you help someone it's guaranteed that they'll help You
There's no guarantee that if you help someone, they will help you in return

See what I'm sayin', listen to me and see if you can dig this
Understand what I'm saying, pay attention and see if you comprehend

Smilin' faces replaces friends when people receive ends
When people acquire wealth, they often attract fake friends

Now all of a sudden I'm actin' funny because my moneys loaned
Now that I have borrowed money, suddenly people think I've changed

But there was no drama when I was livin' at my momma's home
There were no issues when I was living with my mother

But I'm not tellin' a nigga nothin' you don't already know
I'm not revealing anything new that you don't already understand

Personal business, you got to watch who your friends is
In personal matters, you need to be cautious about who your friends are

I'm thinking about hard times Freeing my mind
I'm reminiscing about difficult times and trying to clear my mind

Who in the fuck goin' be my crutch? Holdin' me up, helpin' me out
Who will support and assist me when I need it?

Makin' sure that I stay in touch
Ensuring that I stay connected and in contact

Where do I sleep, who do I turn to? When I be low on my cash
When I have no money, where can I find shelter and support?

Who am I down with when fifty niggas be talkin' bout kickin' my ass?
Who will stand by me when many people are threatening me?

Who is my friends who is my foes? Who do I ask, when I want to know
Who can I rely on for answers and distinguish between friends and enemies

Somethin' about somethin' but I don't know nothin' My ignorance be keepin' me out in the cold
I sense there's something happening, but I'm ignorant and left unaware

Who do I call when I'm in need of a ride? In somebody elses car
Who can I call for transportation when I don't have a car?

How do I get from point A to be if be is just too far?
How do I reach my desired destination if it's too far from point A?

Where can I get a loan, where can I use the phone?
Where can I borrow money, and where can I make a phone call?

Who's goin' to give me the permission to make a decision To come up in they house and live
Who will give me the authority to stay in someone else's house and live there?

When will I drive a BMer takin' my clothes to the cleaner
When will I own a BMW and have my clothes dry-cleaned?

How can I know Will I forever be payin' my dues, will I forever be singing the blues?
How can I be certain? Will I always have to struggle and be unhappy?

Where will I find a shoulder when I be wantin' to lean Know what I mean?
Where can I find support and understanding when I need it?

When I be needin' some justification Stuck in the fuckin' same location
When I require validation but feel stuck in the same place

Who is the friend that is helpin' me? Who is the busta that's hurtin' me?
Who is there to assist me? Who is causing me harm?

Who can I trust? Will you be there when the goin' is tough?
Who can I rely on? Will you stick with me through difficult times?

Will I be hangin' with dick in the dust?
Will I be left abandoned and ashamed?

Who want to share my load when it's too heavy to carry?
Who is willing to help me when the burden becomes too much?

Or will I go crazy pullin' the load alone?
Will I lose my sanity while struggling alone?

Constantly gettin' my hustle on
Continually working and striving

When will I finally see, kinda suspect Or even actually know
When will I truly understand and have clarity?

Who is my real friend thick and the thin? And who in the fuck is the foe?
Who is genuinely loyal to me, through both good and bad times? And who is my enemy?

Friend or foe, you just will never know
Determining if someone is a friend or enemy is difficult

Who can you trust, in a world that's oh so cold
It's challenging to find trustworthy individuals in a harsh world

Playa hatin' is everywhere I go
There is jealousy and resentment all around me

Friend or foe you just will never know
Determining if someone is a friend or enemy is difficult