Briks & Mansions
G Herbo Lyrics

Real street nigga
I am an authentic individual immersed in street culture.

I'd done been shot
I have undergone the experience of being shot at some point in my life.

Shootouts
I have been involved in gun battles.

Went the school route (DP on the beat)
I have pursued a formal education as well as a career in music production.

Been broke
I have experienced a state of financial hardship.

Tryin to get rich, nigga, look
I am striving to attain a level of financial prosperity.

I'm feeling blessed, I hit 4 cities in the same week
I feel grateful for having travelled to four different cities within a week.

I'm worldwide but lost my niggas on the same street
Although I have gained international recognition, I have still experienced the loss of my companions in my local neighborhood.

I never changed, I got some change but that ain't change me
Despite achieving financial success, I have preserved my authenticity and moral principles.

Yeah I'm still the same me
I have stayed true to my original character.

Y'all know how that thing be (nigga)
You are all familiar with the circumstances and challenges of our shared experiences.

The devil trying to bring me down, G Herbo I'm still standing
I am facing adversity posed by malevolent forces, but I am still standing strong.

Gun in hand and I ain't going out til I buy mom's a mansion
I am determined to continue fighting until I provide my mother with a luxurious home.

Fucked up that check a thousand times shoulda bought moms a mansion
I have made many mistakes in handling my money, and I regret not investing in my mother's home earlier.

But I was young and I was dumb thank god for second chances
I was naïve and not financially responsible in my youth, but I appreciate the opportunity to correct my mistakes.

I know some niggas facing life without no second chances
I am aware of some individuals who have been incarcerated for life without the possibility of parole.

Ain't too many second chances
There are limited opportunities for redemption in life.

Niggas better take advantage
People should seize the opportunities presented to them.

And I woulda been signed a if I was trying to chase advances
If I was willing to compromise my artistic integrity for financial gain, I could have signed a recording contract earlier.

I seen niggas with a million cash and watched that paper vanish
I have witnessed individuals with large sums of money squander it and have nothing to show for it in the end.

Only twenty things left, so I gotta make it manage
I have limited resources, so I must be mindful of how I manage my finances.

Send em to your front door, but you gotta pay for transit
I can deliver my goods to your doorstep, but you must pay for shipping.

Never sure however much to order, that's how much I handed
I am not certain about the exact amount of goods to order, so I just provide what I have available.

Keep it sharp, sloppy with the business stop your shit from landing
I maintain a level of professionalism and attention to detail to avoid poor outcomes in my business transactions.

Use your heart
Trust your intuition and emotions.

If you got that feelin homie ain't your mans then
If you have any suspicions or doubts about your companions, then they are not your true friends.

Ain't no rules to the streets except for keep a cannon
There are no laws or regulations in the streets except for the necessity to carry a firearm for protection.

And it's going down over east, I gotta keep a cannon
There is significant criminal activity taking place in the east side of my city, so I must carry a weapon for my own safety.

Take a piss, I eat with Cannon, ask my bitch, I sleep with cannon
My firearm is always with me, whether I am eating, using the bathroom, or sleeping.

M-O-N-Y after the E the only thing I cherish
The accumulation of wealth is the only material possession that I value.

Free my big bro Murder Manski, sleep tight my little sister Cherish
I pray for the freedom of my close associate Murder Manski, and I mourn the loss of my younger sister Cherish.

Blowing smoke thinkin bout my life and how I came from nothing
I reflect on my past and how I rose from humble beginnings while smoking marijuana.

Not only how I came from nothing bitch I made it something
I am proud of not only overcoming adversity, but also achieving success and status.

I gave my mom the whole deposit for her pain and suffering
I provided my mother with a large sum of money to alleviate her physical and emotional hardships.

I grew up seeing my momma struggling so I started hustling
I was motivated to pursue entrepreneurship and financial gain by witnessing my mother's difficulties.

Probably coulda stayed in school got a job or something
It is possible that I could have succeeded academically and found stable employment.

But by the time I turned 16 didn't ask my mom for nothing
At the age of 16, I became financially independent from my mother and did not rely on her for support.

OG was staying by the enemy I had to move out
One of my acquaintances was residing with an opponent, so I had to relocate to avoid conflict.

Cuz anytime we see each other it's going to be a shootout
If I encounter my adversary in the future, violence is inevitable.

Soon as that check came through she had to get a new house
As soon as I received a large sum of money, I immediately used it to purchase a new home for my mother.

Now she fin to get a new house, let her see what two bout
My mother is in the process of purchasing a luxurious home, and she deserves to live a comfortable life.

Might stash them hundreds in the floor, call that one the blue house
I am considering hiding my cash inside my mother's new home, which I have named the 'blue house.'

We ain't in the hood no more nigga, take your shoes off
My mother and I have moved to a more upscale residential area, so visitors must remove their shoes before entering.

On Essex block baby, 78th, 24th, for Kobe we shoot 24, shells outside that 24
I currently reside on Essex block, specifically at the intersection of 78th and 24th, and in tribute to Kobe Bryant, I will fire 24 bullets, leaving the corresponding shell casings outside.

Niggas know I'm in the streets, know I don't got shit to prove
My peers are aware of my involvement in criminal activity, but I do not need to prove myself to anyone.

Big Bro told me leave the city, you got shit to lose
My older confidant advised me to flee the city as I have a lot to lose if I am arrested or killed.

I don't reply to beef with tweets, street niggas gotta feel me
I refuse to engage in social media conflicts and instead rely on real-life confrontations to make my point.

I'm in my hood with all my ice, who said they tryin to kill me?
Despite wearing expensive jewelry in my local neighborhood, I am not afraid of any potential attackers.

Like 30 on my wrist, like 60 plus my neck, like 80 plus my L, 200 plus this tech
I am adorned in valuable jewelry, including a watch worth $30,000, a chain worth $60,000, a luxury vehicle worth $80,000, and a firearm worth $200,000.

I keep them killas with me, they tryin to roll shit
I am accompanied by highly dangerous associates who are ready to engage in conflict.

I can't control shit, let off the whole clip
I cannot predict or dictate how confrontations will unfold, so I must be prepared to use all of my ammunition if necessary.