The Survivor
G.R.O.K. Lyrics

Even in the wintertime they identifyin' all these niggas dyin'
Even during the coldest season, they are recognizing the deaths of many individuals

Ain't no breakin' time for the bacon, swine
There is no time for rest when it comes to pursuing financial stability

Is a peace of mind worth leavin' everything you knew behind?
Is it worth sacrificing your familiar surroundings in order to find peace within yourself?

Move another town and hope the trauma don't amount to what you do in life
Relocate to another place and hope that the past hardships don't define your future actions

'Cause some people didn't make it doin' life
Because some individuals didn't survive the challenges they faced in life

Yeah, my people need vacation on an island
Yes, my community deserves a break from their struggles and deserves relaxation in a paradise

All the people sayin' we made it, sorta lyin'
Many people claim that we have achieved success, but they are partially deceiving themselves

I got no alliance to no corporate buyers
I have no allegiance or loyalty towards large businesses or corporations

Raise the mortgage higher
Increase the already burdensome financial obligations

I'm stand my ground like a fuckin' squatter
I am determined to hold my position and defend my rights, just like an individual occupying a property

My father told me that the world was mine and I believed him
My father instilled in me the belief that I could conquer the world, and I held onto that belief

My mama said I was a heathen
My mother referred to me as rebellious or unorthodox in my actions

My grandma was the one to feed us
My grandmother took on the responsibility of providing us with food and sustenance

I'm the one that paid my sister tuition, I should probably go to the meetings
I'm the one who financially supported my sister's education, so I should probably attend the family gatherings or meetings

My grandpa smilin' with no teeth in, my cousin still supposed to be h-
My grandfather smiles despite not having all his teeth, while my cousin is still expected to be a happy individual

Ayy, ayy, ayy, raised below poverty
Hey, hey, hey, I was brought up in a state of extreme poverty

Now I keep it sacred geometry, I'm with my circle
Now I prioritize important knowledge and principles in my life, and I surround myself with a close group of trusted individuals

I'm trainin' for mayhem, but y'all on more triangle
I'm preparing myself for chaos and unpredictability, while others are focused on achieving superficial success

'Cause I saw silly niggas done change up
Because I have witnessed foolish individuals who have turned their backs on their values

I'm still on my square like a plaintiff
I'm still committed to my principles and stance, just like a plaintiff in a legal case

Be careful, they armed and they dangerous
Be cautious, as they are equipped with weapons and pose a threat

For diamonds some niggas is spirallin'
Some individuals are becoming mentally and emotionally unstable in their pursuit of wealth and material possessions

They wanna send boxes, but can't contain us, oh my God
They want to restrict or limit us, but they can't handle or control our power and influence

I'm tryna move better, what's really eatin' when you from a food desert?
I'm striving to improve my situation, but how can you truly understand the struggles when you come from a place where access to basic food is limited?

I see the news letters, can't listen to them, they be movin' too careless
I read the newsletters, but I can't trust their information as they are spreading it without caution or thoughtfulness

This album's confessions of a man movin' quick, wonder if he regret it
This album is a revealing of the thoughts and actions of a man who is constantly progressing, and we wonder if he has any regrets

Once I make a band and get rich, rich, rich, rich
Once I achieve financial success and accumulate wealth

Break in the door, 'nother day in the 'Go
Entering a place forcefully, just another normal day in the neighborhood

I can't take it no more
I can no longer tolerate or endure these circumstances

Let the snakes do you cold
Allow the deceptive or treacherous individuals to treat you with hostility

It's the same as before
The situation hasn't changed and remains familiar

If they hate, they some hoes
If they have negative feelings towards me, they are insignificant and unworthy

Even in the summertime it be mothers cryin'
Even during the warmest season, mothers are shedding tears

Talkin' out of line, you get undermined
If you speak inappropriately or out of turn, your authority will be diminished

There's some real niggas here that wanna die
There are individuals in this community who are willing to risk their lives for what they believe in

No stoppin', make as much as you can, it ain't no option
There is no room for hesitation, keep striving to earn as much as possible

I'm all across the land, I'm a globetrotter
I'm traveling extensively, exploring different locations around the world

'Cause I left the fam on my old block
Because I left my family behind in the neighborhood I grew up in

And now I got no choice but to go harder
Now I have no alternative but to give even more effort and dedication

I plotted on everything, said, 'I'ma kill everything'
I strategized and planned for success in all aspects of life, proclaiming that I will conquer everything

Survivor's guilt rhetoric, I could've been a B
Expressing feelings of guilt for surviving when others didn't, understanding that I could have easily been one of those who didn't make it

But that thinkin' deadly
But that type of mindset can be harmful or dangerous

We facin' the pressure of family that we watched suffer
We are experiencing the burden of supporting our family members who have endured hardships

I gotta lift 'em up out of the gutter
I have the responsibility to improve their situation and elevate them from poverty or difficult circumstances

I make a check and send that to my mother
I earn money and send it to my mother as a way of supporting her

They root for me like Ireland and Conor McGregor
They support me wholeheartedly, just like Ireland supports their own, Conor McGregor

Loaded up the van, some of them didn't fit
We packed up our van, but not all of them could fit inside

I got you next time we do this again, don't trip
I promise to include you next time we embark on a similar journey, don't worry

Had zero to my name, so did the gang I was with
I had no money to my name, and the group of people I was associated with were also financially struggling

Said, 'Once we make ten bands, we'll be rich, rich, rich, rich'
We promised each other that once we earn ten thousand dollars, we will attain financial wealth and abundance

Bitch, I was rich at twenty-one
I was already financially wealthy when I was just twenty-one years old

And I'm still on savage shit like 21
And I'm still engaging in wild or aggressive behavior, similar to the rapper 21 Savage

Havin' shit, Niemans and Saks, I'm grabbin' it
Acquiring and possessing high-end luxury items from brands like Niemans and Saks

Walk in, spend twenty K on the average
Entering a store and casually spending twenty thousand dollars on an average shopping trip

Real nigga straight off the block with the mills
Authentic individual who originates from the neighborhood and possesses millions of dollars

Used to be broke with my partners on pills
I used to be financially struggling alongside my friends who were involved with drugs

Forty shots ring through the block, I couldn't hear
Gunshots can be heard throughout the neighborhood, but I am desensitized to the sound

Spendin' guap, now I got rocks in my ears
Spending a lot of money, now I have large and expensive diamond earrings

Stack it up, put up a lot for the kids
Accumulate wealth, save a significant amount for future generations

Some times you see, but that's not what it is
Sometimes what you perceive to be true is not the reality

And when you see me, just acknowledge the G
And when you encounter me, simply recognize and respect the gangster or genuine individual that I am

I'm on top of my shit, 'cause I handle my biz (G Herbo)
I am in control and successful in my endeavors because I effectively manage my affairs (referencing the artist G Herbo)

Stay on the grind, had to plot for some years
Continue working hard, as I had to carefully plan and strategize for many years

Ain't have no fear, I weren't droppin' no tears
I didn't have any fear, and I refused to shed tears

Me and my old self we swappin' careers
My current self and my past self are exchanging the paths they are following

I'm really lit, but I ride with a glizz
I'm really popular or successful, but I am still armed with a firearm

I can't break a sweat, gas up the jet and dip
I am not bothered or worried, I fuel up my private jet and depart

Rainin', you get wet, I'm strapped, just check my hip
If it's raining, you will get wet, and I'm armed, you can confirm by checking my waist

All this VVS, it needs baguettes, it cost a grip
All these high-quality diamonds need additional smaller diamonds, and they are expensive

I can tell she wet, she tryna sex me with her lips
I can sense her arousal or excitement, she is trying to entice me through her seductive actions

Break in the door, 'nother day in the 'Go
Forcefully entering through the door, just another ordinary day in my neighborhood

I can't take it no more
I have reached my limit and cannot endure this any longer

Let the snakes do you cold
Allow the treacherous individuals to treat you with hostility

It's the same as before
The situation remains unchanged and familiar

If they hate, they some hoes
If they have negative feelings towards me, they are insignificant and unworthy