Wright grew up in Terror Town, a neighborhood within East Side, Chicago known for its high levels of violence and gang activity.[3] He was influenced by artists such as Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne.[4] He is close friends with fellow rapper Lil Bibby, with whom he has collaborated on numerous songs. Both artists are associated with the family N.L.M.B., which was originally formed from the merger of No Limit, a renegade faction of the Almighty Black P. Stone Nation, and the Muskegon Boyz, a renegade faction of the Gangster Disciples, although the initials N.L.M.B. are also currently used by the gang to signify "Never Leave My Brothers," and "No Limit Muskegon Boys." Lil Herb, however, has stated that N.L.M.B. is a "brotherhood" rather than a gang.
Cold World
G Herbo Lyrics
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You know we believe in the power of manifestation, man
Always spoke this shit into life, into existence, man
Said I was gon' have this shit (Chase Davis on the beat)
And I really got this shit
That's why it called 25
You know if you from the 'Raq man this shit hit different
Two plus five that's seven, that's the guy I am
Greed and disloyalty
Know we beefin' with the opps on top of all these lawyer fees
When we lurkin' on they block the chopper speakin' Portuguese (brrt)
Strapped with thirty-shot Glocks, we got like twenty more of these
Now I'm millionaire status, watched some homies leave (damn)
Thank God, I found out he a rat before the cheese (thank you)
In the California sun, I'm rockin' shorter sleeves
Some of my niggas really gon' be gone for forty seasons
Can't believe I beat the streets, I'll give you forty reasons (forty reasons)
I was on my toes from the mornin' to the evenin' (mornin' to the evenin')
Think I was a doctor how I seen a nigga bleedin' (damn)
He a real pussy-ho, I seen the nigga screamin' (woo)
He a real demon and he lookin' like he mean it
Hollows in his chest, he stretched, I seen it how he wheezin'
Yeah, I'm hot like Weezy (Weezy)
Yeah, I'm hotter than the sun, I got 'em stoppin' breathin'
All the shit I'm spittin' sick, you might start cough and sneezin'
Fuckin' with these rappers, might get tricked, don't believe 'em (don't believe 'em)
I made it out with heathens (heathens)
Dissed and I received it (received it), blessings that is (uh)
Blessings, yes I did (uh)
Stackin' M's (M's), that's just for my kids
"You like this song son-son?"
"Yeah, I like this song"
"You like it? You love daddy?"
"Oh, yeah, yeah, yes"
"What's your name?"
"I am Yosohn"
"You love daddy?"
"Yeah, I love daddy"
I ain't know the world was cold
I saw a murder at nine
Still thought I was fine
No wonder I played with cap guns all the time
Can't make new friends 'cause I lost all of mine
It's a blessing to be alive
That's why I strive
It's a cold city, windy, even the hoes gritty
Watch out these hoes trickin', nobody owed pity
Ain't no more OGs 'cause most niggas told
And them niggas old bitches (pussies)
Gotta go on a hit with two .30's or more
'Cause most niggas roll with fifties (fifty rounds)
Whole city got a brand new wave of Glizzy, now them bitches came with switches (switches)
When the fuck they bring out them editions, man this shit gettin' fishy (brrt)
The police still too quick to kill us when we look suspicious
They tryna knock me off my square, but I bend and stood position (you know that)
No coincidence I got hit from there 'cause I'm just a gifted nigga (ayy)
Doin' one-fifty in the Urus carefully tryna miss collision (skrrt)
I was trapped, it's easy to get whacked, I make a split decision (uh-uh)
And Sohnny miss me 'cause I lost my vision, damn
Yeah, I know you want that, man these niggas trippin' (can't do that)
Holdin' in that stress, and DMX, I get to slippin' (get to slippin')
Fell in with the opioids and I started clickin' out (damn)
Always angry with my girl 'cause I felt like she bitchin' out (what else?)
I was just swimmin' with sharks before I walked up in the house
Know this pain lay deep inside of me I just can't get it out
so now I feel like shootin' (baow)
You can't wait to let it out too, yeah, I feel like you (feel like you)
In a fight with my anxiety, I feel like Juice
And I beat the street, man
Not by coincidence, it's because I embraced it
Like all the toughest shit I been through in my life
I took it head on I ain't complain about it, man
You know what I'm sayin?
It actually get greater, later
The song "Cold World" tells the story of G Herbo's rise to success despite facing numerous obstacles in his life. He emphasizes the power of manifestation, claiming that he always spoke his success into existence. As a resident of Chicago, he expresses how the song hits differently for those who belong to the city. The significance of the number 25 and its connection to the meaning of the song has been emphasized. The number 25 holds a unique significance in Chicago's culture, with it being connected to the Gangster Disciples, one of the city's most notorious gangs. The two plus five equals seven and the number seven representing perfection, holiness, and completeness are also worth highlighting.
In the first verse, G Herbo talks about his journey from a struggling artist to being a millionaire. He also reflects on the greed and disloyalty that he had to face along the way. He mentions the legal fees and the violence that he had to endure while trying to make it to the top. He also talks about losing some of his close friends to the streets and how he had to be cautious all the time. In the second verse, G Herbo addresses the coldness of the world that he grew up in, the lack of loyalty or brotherhood, and the need to be careful all the time. He points out the dangers of police brutality that people of color still face, regardless of their socio-economic status.
The song "Cold World" touches on numerous themes like survival, perseverance, and resilience. The emphasis on the power of manifestation is crucial, with G Herbo suggesting that the life one speaks into existence manifests itself. Despite the challenges he faced, G Herbo used his talent and determination to overcome them and make a better life for himself and his family.
Line by Line Meaning
Gang
Introduction
You know we believe in the power of manifestation, man
Belief in the power of speaking things into existence
Always spoke this shit into life, into existence, man
Continuation of speaking things into existence
Said I was gon' have this shit (Chase Davis on the beat)
Belief in achieving success
And I really got this shit
Achieving success
That's why it called 25
Success represented by the number 25
You know if you from the 'Raq man this shit hit different
Success more meaningful to those from the same place
Two plus five that's seven, that's the guy I am
Identification with the number seven
On foe'nem
End of introduction
Greed and disloyalty
Description of negative factors in life
Know we beefin' with the opps on top of all these lawyer fees
Conflict with rivals and added expenses due to legal issues
When we lurkin' on they block the chopper speakin' Portuguese (brrt)
Aggressive language used when confronting rivals
Strapped with thirty-shot Glocks, we got like twenty more of these
Preparedness for conflict with powerful weapons
Now I'm millionaire status, watched some homies leave (damn)
Achievement of wealth but loss of some friends
Thank God, I found out he a rat before the cheese (thank you)
Gratefulness for avoiding betrayal
In the California sun, I'm rockin' shorter sleeves
Description of clothing in a pleasant location
Some of my niggas really gon' be gone for forty seasons
Friends serving long sentences in prison
Can't believe I beat the streets, I'll give you forty reasons (forty reasons)
Success in avoiding getting caught by authorities
I was on my toes from the mornin' to the evenin' (mornin' to the evenin')
Continuous awareness of danger
Think I was a doctor how I seen a nigga bleedin' (damn)
Witnessing violence and injury
He a real pussy-ho, I seen the nigga screamin' (woo)
Disparaging language towards a perceived coward
He a real demon and he lookin' like he mean it
Description of an intimidating adversary
Hollows in his chest, he stretched, I seen it how he wheezin'
Observation of symptoms of violence
Yeah, I'm hot like Weezy (Weezy)
Comparison to successful rapper Lil Wayne
Yeah, I'm hotter than the sun, I got 'em stoppin' breathin'
Belief in one's own skill and success
All the shit I'm spittin' sick, you might start cough and sneezin'
Self-promotion by claiming superior talent
Fuckin' with these rappers, might get tricked, don't believe 'em (don't believe 'em)
Distrust of other rappers and their motives
I made it out with heathens (heathens)
Surviving a difficult environment and group of people
Dissed and I received it (received it), blessings that is (uh)
Experiencing negativity but also blessings
Blessings, yes I did (uh)
Acknowledgment of blessings received
Stackin' M's (M's), that's just for my kids
Accumulating wealth for the sake of future generations
"You like this song son-son?"
Beginning of personal conversation
"Yeah, I like this song"
Positive response to the song
"You like it? You love daddy?"
Personal dialogue with Yosohn
"Oh, yeah, yeah, yes"
Yosohn's affirmative response
"What's your name?"
Question asking for Yosohn's name
"I am Yosohn"
Yosohn's introduction of himself
"You love daddy?"
Affirmation of Yosohn's love for his father
"Yeah, I love daddy"
Yosohn's affirmative response
"I ain't know the world was cold"
Lack of awareness of harsh realities
"I saw a murder at nine"
Early exposure to violence
"Still thought I was fine"
Not fully understanding the significance of violent events
"No wonder I played with cap guns all the time"
Influence of violent surroundings on behavior
"Can't make new friends 'cause I lost all of mine"
Loss of friends due to negative environment
"It's a blessing to be alive"
Gratefulness for survival
"That's why I strive"
Motivation to succeed and improve circumstances
"It's a cold city, windy, even the hoes gritty"
Description of a harsh environment
"Watch out these hoes trickin', nobody owed pity"
Warning against deceitful people
"Ain't no more OGs 'cause most niggas told"
Lack of respected, trustworthy mentors due to betrayal
"And them niggas old bitches (pussies)"
Disparaging language towards perceived cowards
"Gotta go on a hit with two .30's or more"
Necessity of powerful weapons in dangerous situations
"'Cause most niggas roll with fifties (fifty rounds)"
Preparedness of adversaries with powerful weapons
"Whole city got a brand new wave of Glizzy, now them bitches came with switches (switches)"
Description of newly popular weapons and their features
"When the fuck they bring out them editions, man this shit gettin' fishy (brrt)"
Suspicion about weapons and their origin
"The police still too quick to kill us when we look suspicious"
Description of police brutality and targeting
"They tryna knock me off my square, but I bend and stood position (you know that)"
Ability to withstand adversity and remain strong
"No coincidence I got hit from there 'cause I'm just a gifted nigga (ayy)"
Belief that one's success and talent make them a target for violence
"Doin' one-fifty in the Urus carefully tryna miss collision (skrrt)"
Description of driving fast car with caution
"I was trapped, it's easy to get whacked, I make a split decision (uh-uh)"
Experiencing danger but able to react quickly
"And Sohnny miss me 'cause I lost my vision, damn"
Difficulty experienced due to loss of vision
"Yeah, I know you want that, man these niggas trippin' (can't do that)"
Refusal to participate in dangerous activities
"Holdin' in that stress, and DMX, I get to slippin' (get to slippin')"
Struggle with mental health and substance abuse
"Fell in with the opioids and I started clickin' out (damn)"
Substance abuse and its negative effects
"Always angry with my girl 'cause I felt like she bitchin' out (what else?)"
Struggle with relationships due to personal issues
"I was just swimmin' with sharks before I walked up in the house"
Experiencing danger before returning home
"Know this pain lay deep inside of me I just can't get it out"
Unresolved emotional pain and trauma
"so now I feel like shootin' (baow)"
Expression of violent thoughts
"You can't wait to let it out too, yeah, I feel like you (feel like you)"
Observation of similar violent tendencies in others
"In a fight with my anxiety, I feel like Juice"
Struggle with mental health and comparison to late rapper Juice WRLD
"And I beat the street, man"
Success in overcoming difficult circumstances
"Not by coincidence, it's because I embraced it"
Belief that success was achieved through intentional effort
"Like all the toughest shit I been through in my life"
Acknowledgment of difficult experiences
"I took it head on I ain't complain about it, man"
Positive attitude towards past struggles
"You know what I'm sayin?"
End of song with casual language
"It actually get greater, later"
Belief in increasing success and happiness in future
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Chase Davis, Herbert Wright
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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chewy pacc HITTIN 😮💨
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nah facts
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Facts fire ass episode
@BeastyBx184
It hit different when Herbo starts playing at the end of Power Book IV new season this song was really my shit when he dropped 25 🔥🔥
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Yes!!!
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The end of force brought me back to this 😂🔥
@TheFoundationMcs
I’m from DC & I said the same 💪🏼💯✨ my favorite rapper