Wishing
G.I. Lyrics

Well respected in this hip-hop, lil' Polo be spittin' facts
I am a well-respected figure in the hip-hop scene with lyrics grounded in truth and reality.

A lot of rappers doin' way more stuntin' than givin' back
Many rappers prioritize flaunting their wealth instead of giving back to the community.

You ain't my color, then you don't know the struggle of livin' black
If you are not black, it is impossible for you to fully understand the struggles we face.

Cops kill us and we protest, what type of shit is that?
Police officers unjustly kill members of our community, and our protests often fall on deaf ears.

Man, if the police shoot at one of my brothers, I'm blickin' back
If a police officer shoots at one of my friends or family members, I will retaliate with violence.

We hate each other so we just wanna score and go tit for tat
We often resent each other and seek revenge for perceived slights, rather than working together to build a better future.

All these shorties want is points, they ain't chasin' a different stat
Many young people are solely focused on fleeting moments of glory, rather than striving for more long-term, meaningful success.

Really riskin' it all, what's the point when that nigga rap?
We are willing to put our lives on the line for our music careers, but is it worth it in the face of constant danger?

We seventeen, got forty years in the court when we gettin' cracked
Despite being so young, we face the possibility of spending the majority of our lives in prison due to the harsh judgments of the legal system.

Stuck in the system, they just watchin' us fail while layin' back
The biased legal system often casts black people as doomed to fail, and those in power do nothing to help.

The government cuttin' checks but can't cut a nigga some slack
The government provides financial assistance, but systemic oppression and discrimination prevent blacks from truly gaining equal footing.

It's hard to get a job so we hustlin', flip a pack
Employment opportunities are scarce, forcing many to turn to illegal means to make ends meet.

It's all a set-up, no wonder why they call this bitch a trap
The system is rigged against us, with the odds stacked against our success.

Life was messed up, a matter of time 'til that nigga snap
With so many obstacles in our way, it's only a matter of time before someone reaches their breaking point.

Post traumatic stress and them triggers keep gettin' tapped
The difficulties we face lead to extreme amounts of stress, and even small things can trigger terrible memories and emotions.

R.I.P. Malcolm, I promise to conquer and fill them gaps
In honor of Malcolm X, I vow to work towards closing the divide between black and white Americans.

Them corners leave a nigga boxed in, tryna break free
We feel trapped in our situations, with no visible means of escape.

Crazy how I love the same block that tried to break me
I feel a deep affection for my neighborhood, despite the hardships and pain it has caused me.

Pray that I ain't in my own hood when they take me
I hope to avoid being killed in my own neighborhood, which often feels like a possibility.

This how we know a life of peace, what we can't see
Many of us have never experienced a true life of peace or prosperity, making it difficult to even imagine what that might look like.

I'm from where we unheard and we can't speak
Our voices are often silenced, leaving us feeling unheard and powerless.

We go to school, they try to tell us what we can't be
The education system often discourages black students from aiming high and pursuing their dreams, rather than encouraging and supporting them.

Profit with a billion dollar mind like I'm JAY-Z
I am capable of achieving great financial success, similar to JAY-Z, if given the same opportunities.

They killed Martin for dreamin' and now I can't sleep
Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision remains unfulfilled, and the knowledge of his untimely death keeps me up at night.

Why would the Devil take my brother if he close to me?
It is hard to comprehend why my brother was taken from me swiftly and suddenly.

Now if you scared, take my soul, you see my bros in me
I am not afraid to die, as my spirit will live on through my close friends and family.

We missin' you man, this ain't how this shit supposed to be
The loss of my brother is weighing heavily on me, and I feel that this situation is unfair and unjust.

Feel like I'm stuck, I wish them streets never proposed to me
I feel as though I am trapped by the lure of the streets, and wish I had never had to face this life of poverty and hardship.

Out there posted in the field with them soldiers deep
I am out in the streets, surrounded by others who also feel trapped and isolated.

So now the other side wanna put a hole in me
Due to ongoing violence and tension, I am constantly in danger of being killed by those who oppose me.

Like every day might be the end of the road for me
I constantly feel as though I am one misstep away from death or imprisonment.

We die young so I couldn't picture an older me
With so many potential dangers around every corner, it is hard to visualize a future where I am still alive and thriving.

Fightin' demons, like them drugs take control of me
I am battling personal demons and addiction, which can completely take over my life if I let them.

I let my head go and kill what they told to me
I am trying to shut out outside voices and personal demons, in order to prioritize my own well-being and happiness.

'Member we ain't have a thing, same clothes for weeks
I remember a time when we had nothing, and had to wear the same clothes for weeks on end.

Hardbody, that's how them situations molded me
My difficult upbringing and life circumstances have made me resilient and tough-minded.

Needed money and grew accustomed to this fast life
Money was desperately needed in my life, and I became used to the fast-paced and dangerous lifestyle that came along with it.

Pressure from this way of livin', so we blast pipes
The fast-paced, dangerous lifestyle put immense pressure on me and my peers, leading to drug use and recklessness.

Shit got me stressin' three hundred and sixty-five nights
My life is constantly filled with stress and anxiety, which never goes away.

Them people workin' against us like we don't have rights
The system is rigged against us, with seemingly everyone working against us and our chances for success.

It don't matter what this money and this fame can give
Despite what money and fame can offer, they still pale in comparison to the ongoing struggle for true equality and justice.

I've been hurtin', tryna smile through the pain and tears
Despite enormous pain and personal tragedy, I try to keep a positive outlook and keep forging ahead.

Wish we could go back to them days when we played as kids
I yearn for the days of innocence and carefree play, far away from the harsh realities of the present day.

A lot of shit changed, that's just the way it is
Regardless of what might have been or even what could have been, this is the reality we must face and move forward from.