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Freeway Lyrics

They got me starin' at the world through my rearview
Feeling nostalgia for the past, observant of current events that cause one to look back.

Go 'head, baby, scream to God
Encouragement to express oneself fully to a higher power.

He can help you with your problems
Belief in the power of a higher power to offer assistance in times of struggle.

Thug niggas wild when I come through
Excitement and intensity of the atmosphere surrounding the artist's presence.

They can relate to my music
The artist's music resonates with those who have similar backgrounds or experiences.

Help 'em with their problems (uh)
The artist's music is seen as a source of support and comfort for listeners.

Turn this up, fucks ya problem?
Challenge to those who may not understand or appreciate the artist's music.

This is real shit, homie
Assertion of the authenticity and genuineness of the artist's music and persona.

In the booth with the four-fifth on me
The artist is armed for protection in the recording studio.

Only two clips, so the other clip don't get lonely
Humorous aside about having limited ammunition while carrying a firearm.

Sig-sauer on me, no shit, homie, know me? (Yeah)
Reference to a brand of firearm, coupled with a challenge to others who may doubt the artist's street cred.

Get in work for me, pumpin' nicks, homie (yeah)
Employment of those around the artist to sell drugs on his behalf.

I got the vocal chords, wanna hear some more? (Yeah, yeah)
Boastful assertion of the artist's musical talent, with a request for validation from the audience.

How I ran a block, dropped and picked up broads
Detailing of the artist's prior experiences with women on his block.

In a hooptie not a drop-top, got ya bitch aboard (yeah)
Description of the type of car the artist used to pick up women, with a sexual reference to his success.

Switched that shit, from the block shit to the wreck shit, then I got the click aboard (yeah)
Transition from street life to music career, with the artist gaining support from his peers.

Hatin' niggas get shot up in liquor stores
Warning to those who may try to undermine the artist's success or disrespect him in any way.

Beat, strapped and tied up with extension cords
Graphic depiction of the artist's revenge against his enemies.

Freeway's in full effect
Introduction and boastful affirmation of the artist's presence and readiness.

And all I need is one reason just to pull this burner
Willingness to use a firearm when provoked or disrespected.

'Cause, y'all told me to go next
Putting others on notice that it is the artist's time and turn to shine.

And I'ma be goddamned if I'ma give my turn up (uh)
Assertion of the artist's determination and commitment to his craft.

Yo, yo, yo, yo
Vocalization of excitement or hyping up the audience.

Far as I'm hearin', y'all doin' a lot of comparin'
Commentary on how people compare the artist to others in the game.

'Cause Young Neef's been on the block missin' a lot of appearance
Explanation of the artist's absence from the music scene in recent times.

Yeah, youngin' still got it in, one-twenty a gram
Boasting on the artist's ability to sell drugs and make money.

Now that have yo' smokers, and yo' fiends
Reference to the artist's customer base of drug addicts and users.

Leanin' like a kick-stand
Humorous reference to the physical effects of drug use on the human body.

I send my brother for ya mother, man
Threatening to harm someone's family members as a form of retaliation.

For them blocks and 'em dead presidents wrapped in rubber-bands
Motivation to commit crimes for money, with a reference to the way cash is stored by drug dealers.

Shotties will pistol-whips
Description of the possible violent actions the artist and his associates may take.

That'll rip through shit
Further imagery of the violence that may be inflicted on enemies.

I hate a prick, I kill his bitch
Reference to the artist's violent tendencies towards those who cross him.

And make 'em dig the dicks
Graphic allusion to violence against the artist's enemies.

Neef, keep somethin' on me, extended clip
Description of the artist's propensity towards carrying a firearm with additional ammunition.

'Cause I rather be judged by twelve then carried by six
Preference to face consequences in a court of law rather than being killed on the streets.

And I can show you how to do this shit
Confidence in one's ability to help others achieve success in their pursuits.

Get ya straight and get ya cake right
Encouragement to get one's life together and focus on making money.

Let us smoke and test ya weight
Invitation to socialize and sample drugs together before conducting a transaction.

Before you take it to the plate
Advice to be cautious and informed when dealing with illegal activities.

Rock it down, stuff the shit in five-eighths
Instructions on how to conceal and package drugs for transportation or sale.

Early and not late (uh)
Urgency to take action and not procrastinate.

Don't be makin' no mistakes
Advice to be careful and calculated in all actions taken.

Put it out and then you bring it back straight
Instructions on how to prepare and package drugs for sale.

It's more money to make
Assertion that illegal activities can be lucrative and profitable.

Neef Bucks in full effect
Introduction and boastful affirmation of the artist's presence and readiness.

Young Chris in full effect
Introduction and boastful affirmation of the artist's presence and readiness.