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F.A.M.E Lyrics

Yo, I had dreams but financially didn't have the means
The singer had aspirations but lacked the financial resources to achieve them

Wore dirty jeans and bought hot sneaks from dopefiends
The singer had to make do with used clothing while buying new sneakers from drug addicts

I know it's hard but three bucks (?) is real
The singer acknowledges the difficulty of making money in their environment, where even small amounts matter

Out here gats kill sellin crack stackin money to chill
The artist observes that selling drugs and carrying weapons are common ways of making money and staying safe in their area

And 57th in the summer's like a hand grenade
The artist describes their neighborhood as a dangerous place, especially during the summer season

Taps on that ass because my block stay paid
The singer boasts of their block's success in making money and keeping it, despite the danger involved

I'm not afraid, after money's made I parlay
The singer is confident in their ability to make money and use it to improve their situation

Uptown burk after work at the arcade
The artist mentions a specific location where they would spend their money and time, further emphasizing their focus on leisure and entertainment

Addicted, to cash like kids to cotton candy
The artist describes their obsession with making money

And had many ways to slide papes to my phalanges
The artist had various techniques for hiding and carrying their money

Even in high school my teachers knew the half
The singer's teachers were aware of their money-making activities and likely disapproved of them

Cause if I wasn't in class, I'm the restroom playin craps
The artist admits to skipping class to gamble with their peers in the restroom

Keepin my game on tight like menstraul cramps
The singer takes pride in being skilled and successful at making money

Sellin twenty rocks for sixty knocks of food stamps
The singer exchanged illicit drugs for government assistance meant for buying food

But now I'm on the up, no time to live foul
The singer suggests that they have moved on from their criminal past and are now focused on living honestly

Concentrate on stayin straight, cause now I got a child
The artist is motivated to live a better life for the sake of their child

All the while, King Tech, put it in effect
King Tech (the producer) was instrumental in creating the artist's music and message

Engineered it all the ears and produced by Fredwreck
Fredwreck (the producer) was responsible for the technical aspects of creating the singer's music

for a sec, use your mind to process the data
The singer urges listeners to think about and understand their message

My sound hits hard like a real Oakland Raider
The artist's music is impactful and resonates with listeners, much like a sports team that represents their city

Never been a playa hater or a Phi Kappa Beta
The artist disavows any affiliation with fraternities or being jealous of those who are successful with romantic partners

But if you, front on me now E-Vo' attack that ass later
The artist warns that anyone who disrespects them will face physical retaliation

Until my dyin day I make papes and parlay
The singer plans to continue making money and using it to improve their life, potentially until they die

I've traveled around the world but make my home in the Bay..
The artist has seen different parts of the world but considers their hometown of Oakland to be their true home

I know you know where I'm comin from brother
The singer assumes that listeners understand their background and perspective

You got to learn about yourself before you love another
The singer advises listeners to work on self-improvement before prioritizing romantic relationships

Don't be afraid of what hides in the shadows
The singer encourages listeners to face and overcome their fears

Well the kid be alright, my crews get you fived and live right
The artist affirms that they and their crew are doing well

I'm ill, so watch the bad boy spill the phil's
The artist is confident in their abilities as a rapper and warns others to pay attention

What is it? Mad verbal off the fifty-fifth hill
The singer's lyrics are powerful and come from their experiences growing up in a poor area

So check the word life, because it's real
The singer emphasizes the authenticity and truthfulness of their perspective

I was raised on this Eastside, the poor side of hell
The artist grew up in a difficult environment on the East side of Oakland

Where all the crackfiends all dwell
The artist's neighborhood had a significant drug addiction problem

Where the brothers sell knocks of twenty knocks on all spots
Drug dealers were common and sold their products everywhere in the artist's neighborhood

And get hemmed by track star Oakland (?) cops
The police in the singer's area were known for their athleticism and pursuit of criminals

I ran with a wild pack
The artist associated with a group of friends who lived recklessly

Hard like Yukon trucks, with straps like backpacks
The singer and their friends were tough and frequently armed

Stackin cash for the fun
The singer and their friends made money for enjoyment rather than necessity

I was nasty with my knucks cause I was taught when I was young
The singer was skilled in hand-to-hand combat because they were taught to fight from a young age

But shit, it's ninety-four ain't no fightin no more
The artist acknowledges that violence has become less common in their current time period

I see blood all over the walls and niggaz on the floor
The artist has witnessed and been involved in violent altercations in the past

I'm mad dog - I'm tryin to make a leap like a frog
The singer is motivated to improve their situation and move on from their past

I wanted to do some new shit, write rhymes become a hit
The singer aspires to become a successful rapper rather than relying on illegal means of making money

I started off at CMT but that's another story G
The artist had a specific starting point in their rap career but does not want to expand on it further

A misconception of words, I had to cross to All City
The artist encountered some confusion and difficulty in their journey to becoming a rapper

Word life, now D-Wyze is stakin on the wife
The artist is now successful and pursuing their goals, potentially including supporting a spouse or family

I work hard for what I've gotten but I'm, still a little trife
The singer has achieved success but still wrestles with their troubled past and tendencies towards wrongdoing

Despite, the dope and violence, I love what I've done
The artist is proud of their achievements and music despite the hardships they have faced

Now stick my, dick in your eye so you can see where I'm cumin from
The singer uses crude language to emphasize their message and assert their dominance

It's hard Oak, motherfuckin Cali
The singer acknowledges the difficulty and danger of living in Oakland and California in general

One time to stay alive, puffin blunts in the alleys
The singer copes with the challenges of their environment by smoking marijuana in secluded areas

It's one world
The artist suggests that everyone is connected and must be mindful of each other