Supplier
Gibbs Freddie Lyrics
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Yeah, the thing that i was taught that "Only The Strong Survives"
You know meaning with, meaning that whether you had to, you know
Scrape, bait, or whatever you had to do, man
The thing was to get it, it really didn't matter what the means was
Or how you had to go and get it
That'd mean you had to, step on 10 people to get a dollar
And you know that this is what I'd heard constantly, "Only The Strong Survive"
In the song "Supplier" by Gibbs Freddie, the artist talks about the harsh reality of drug addiction and distribution within the black and Mexican communities. The opening line "They're supplying dope to the black and Mexican communities" immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song. Gibbs Freddie then proceeds to give a personal account of what he was taught about survival; that only the strong survive, no matter the means they use to achieve their goals. This suggests that drug dealers may feel like they have no choice but to distribute narcotics to make a living, regardless of the devastating impact it might have on others.
The lyrics also highlight the difficult circumstances that lead people into the drug trade, as they are forced to do whatever it takes to make ends meet. By saying "whether you had to, you know, scrape, bait, or whatever you had to do, man. The thing was to get it", Gibbs Freddie is indicating that people are willing to do whatever it takes to survive, even resorting to illegal activities. The devastating cycle of drug addiction and distribution is clearly portrayed in this song, as Gibbs Freddie talks about the harsh reality of what it takes to survive in certain communities.
Line by Line Meaning
They're supplying dope to the black and mexican communities
Illegal drugs are being provided to people of African American and Mexican origins.
Yeah, the thing that i was taught that 'Only The Strong Survives'
I learned that the only way to succeed is to be tough and ruthless.
You know meaning with, meaning that whether you had to, you know
What I mean is, regardless of the situation, whether you had to...
Scrape, bait, or whatever you had to do, man
Whether you had to scavenge, deceive, or any other means necessary.
The thing was to get it, it really didn't matter what the means was
The goal was to obtain what you wanted, regardless of the methods used.
Or how you had to go and get it
The method or process used to acquire something didn't matter.
That'd mean you had to, step on 10 people to get a dollar
Sometimes you have to harm or mistreat others to make money or get what you want.
Tthen you step on 10 people
You repeat the cycle of harming others to get what you want.
And you know that this is what I'd heard constantly, 'Only The Strong Survive'
I consistently heard that the key to success was being ruthless and strong, even if it meant hurting others.
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@CriptoniteG
Those drums are so perfect. Amazing way to open up an album.
@elizabethmcnabb972
the Gaturs
@sicckko
killed it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7Z_AXlfgBk
@t.s.9897
"They're supplying dope to the Black and Mexican communities..."
This track always gets me SO pumped for the rest of the album. Fucking legendary transition into Scarface; Blo---Blood Gushin'...Â
God damn.
@Themingemoblie
I think I hear a siren......Â
@t.s.9897
Scrooge McFuck POINT BLANK!
@gedbeat15
"Down for a motherfuckin' 187 nigga?"
@gedbeat15
The first 2 tracks remind me of the beginning of "Sweet Sweetback's Badasss Song" when Sweetback is running from the cops.
@carlin843
One of the greatest hip-hop openings ever.
@Kooliow12
Zebra print on the Album, Bongo instrumental on the first track.... lol its like opening a book