These Days
Fuskee Lyrics


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[Chorus: x2]
These days, you gotta be strapped
I'm already knowing ain't nobody got my back
These days you gotta be down
Who said it was easy claiming Dogg Pound

I believe I got to see
We been making music since we were kids
Its all I want to do, for life
Keeping it real until the day I die
I stay funkish in my way
Continue to mash and don't forget to pray
I keep my hand on my steel
Because I love my life and I always will
Whatever people say to me
I take it in stride I'm thinking negro league
If you really don't know me
Then you best back up, I suggest strongly
They started this DPG
Until the day I D-I-E
For my L-I-F and E
No matter where I look that's all I see
And I know

[Chorus: x2]

Many niggas play to me
I think its because they see me on BET
'cause everybody knows my name
All the police think I'm serving game
Jealous niggas call us out
But I don't worry long as I hear their mouths
If ever they decide to kill
You better be prepared 'cause I know I will
I think I can guarantee
You don't want to be standing next to me
Before my final curtain call
My mistakes they really won't be long
If we bump this in the streets
Or even at some party
You niggas really can't see me
My request is that you stop trying
Before I let go

[Chorus: x2]

Everyday, the 45 stays I'm jacking forever
I busting taking now bowing down never
Gotta watch my back for these coppers
As well as the niggas that I kick it with
They stick you faster than these bitches will
Since I'm pimping everybody wants my riches
And I can't keep my god for buying weed acting every time
I smoke constantly and can't flinch me
From committing the murders so I chill and puff the herb
Who gots my back nobody
If little giant gaudy laying niggas down at the homey's party
Always be goin crazy I guess we are being who we are
Really say the nigga gotta be a star
I gots to get mine and if I'm blasting its my destiny
If I die then it was meant to be intentionally
Worry stressing no guessing your profession
When the murder take place set yourself a tech 9





[Chorus: x4]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fuskee's song These Days reflect the harsh reality of living in a society where violence and crime are rampant, and people cannot trust anyone except themselves. The chorus highlights the need to carry a gun all the time, as no one has your back in this world. The rapper talks about his passion for music, how he wants to keep it real until the day he dies, and how he prays to God to be with him always. He believes in staying true to his roots, keeping it funkish, and taking criticism in his stride, just like the Negro League.


In the next verse, the rapper talks about how fame comes with a price, and people around him are always jealous and want to bring him down. Despite this, he stays focused on his music and is not worried about anyone, not even the police who think he's selling drugs. He warns people not to mess with him because he's always ready to defend himself and his life. He loves smoking weed, but that does not distract him from his mission, which is to be a star and get rich.


Overall, the song uses hard-hitting lyrics to reflect the challenges of living in a society that is not always supportive of young artists. It teaches the need for self-reliance and how people must be prepared to protect themselves from harm.


Line by Line Meaning

These days, you gotta be strapped
In current times, it is necessary to carry a gun or be armed for protection and safety.


I'm already knowing ain't nobody got my back
I am aware that there is no one who is able or willing to support or protect me.


These days you gotta be down
In the present era, it requires being tough, knowledgeable, and skilled in order to survive and be successful.


Who said it was easy claiming Dogg Pound
It is not an easy task to represent and be a part of Dogg Pound, as it demands hard work, dedication, and loyalty.


I believe I got to see
I am confident that I have a vision of my future and my goals in life.


We been making music since we were kids
We have been creating and performing music from our childhood.


Its all I want to do, for life
My passion and dream is to pursue music for as long as I live.


Keeping it real until the day I die
I will always be truthful, honest and authentic till the end of my life.


I stay funkish in my way
I remain unique and original in my style and persona.


Continue to mash and don't forget to pray
I will persist in making music and creating my art while staying grateful and thankful to a higher power.


I keep my hand on my steel
I carry a gun or a weapon to defend myself and my life from potential danger.


Because I love my life and I always will
I value and cherish my life, and will always prioritize its safety and well-being.


Whatever people say to me
No matter what others may say or express towards me,


I take it in stride I'm thinking negro league
I handle and cope with it with ease, and I associate it with a mindset of black resilience and unity.


If you really don't know me
If you lack genuine knowledge and understanding of me,


Then you best back up, I suggest strongly
I strongly advise you to keep your distance and refrain from making assumptions or judgments about me.


They started this DPG
The founders of Dogg Pound Gangsta (DPG) started the group and its legacy.


Until the day I D-I-E
Until the day I die,


For my L-I-F and E
For the sake of my life,


No matter where I look that's all I see
Regardless of my surroundings or circumstances, my life remains my main focus and priority.


Many n****s play to me
Many people pretend or act towards me,


I think its because they see me on BET
I believe it is because they have seen me on Black Entertainment Television (BET).


'cause everybody knows my name
I am famous and well-known to the public and people around me.


All the police think I'm serving game
All law enforcement officers think I am involved in drug dealing or any kind of illegal activity.


Jealous n****s call us out
Envious or resentful people criticize or confront us.


But I don't worry long as I hear their mouths
But their words do not affect me or make me anxious or stressed.


If ever they decide to kill
If they ever choose or plan to take my life,


You better be prepared 'cause I know I will
They should be ready, because I am prepared to retaliate and defend myself.


I think I can guarantee
I am certain that I can promise or ensure,


You don't want to be standing next to me
You do not want to be in close proximity with me.


Before my final curtain call
Before I die,


My mistakes they really won't be long
My errors or faults will not be remembered or significant for a long time.


If we bump this in the streets
If we play this music in public or outdoors,


Or even at some party
Or even at a social gathering or event,


You n****s really can't see me
You people cannot comprehend, compete or compare with me.


My request is that you stop trying
I urge or advise you to stop attempting or striving to compete with me.


Everyday, the 45 stays I'm jacking forever
Everyday, I carry a 45 caliber gun, and I will always continue to do so.


I busting taking now bowing down never
I am fighting and resisting until I triumph, I will never surrender or give up.


Gotta watch my back for these coppers
I need to be cautious and alert for the police, who may target and discriminate against me.


As well as the n****s that I kick it with
And also, the people I socialize or spend time with might betray or endanger me.


They stick you faster than these bitches will
They will betray, deceive or hurt me sooner than women will.


Since I'm pimping everybody wants my riches
As I am a pimp, everyone desires and seeks my wealth and fortune.


And I can't keep my god for buying weed acting every time
I cannot save my money or stop spending it on buying marijuana or acting out or showing off.


I smoke constantly and can't flinch me
I smoke marijuana regularly and it does not affect or intimidate me.


From committing the murders so I chill and puff the herb
From committing violent acts or homicides, so I relax and smoke marijuana.


Who gots my back nobody
No one is supporting, standing by or aiding me.


If little giant gaudy laying n****s down at the homey's party
If small or insignificant conflicts or fights arise at a social gathering or event,


Always be goin crazy I guess we are being who we are
We tend to act recklessly or aggressively, and I suppose that reflects our true nature or identity.


Really say the n**** gotta be a star
In reality, a successful and popular person must have a high status or be a public figure.


I gots to get mine and if I'm blasting its my destiny
I have to earn my wealth and success, and if I am using my firearm, it is my fate or purpose.


If I die then it was meant to be intentionally
If I die, it was a deliberate or intended action or fate that was supposed to happen to me.


Worry stressing no guessing your profession
Do not worry or worry about guessing someone's occupation or job.


When the murder take place set yourself a tech 9
When homicides or violent acts are committed, arm yourself with a Tech 9 firearm.


[Chorus: x4]
Repeating the chorus four times.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JEFFREY STEELE, DANNY MARK WELLS, STEPHEN PAUL ROBSON

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