Thuggin'
Glasses Malone Lyrics

The only way I've been practicing my whole life to live my life
I've been trying my whole life to live life responsibly.

Is to be responsible for what I do
I know I have to take responsibility for my actions.

I don't know how to be responsible
I struggle with understanding what it means to be responsible.

For what every black male did, I don't know
I cannot take responsibility for the actions of all black males.

Yes I am gonna say that I'm a thug
I will acknowledge that I come from a difficult background.

That's because I came from the gutter and I'm still here
I come from a tough environment and have survived despite it.

I'm a mothafuckin' thug
I am a tough person who does not back down easily.

I hate payin' taxes, just hate it
I really dislike paying taxes.

I'm tryna fuck a couple actresses
I am trying to have sexual relations with a few actresses.

If I don't got it I'ma make it
If I don't have something, I will work to obtain it.

Still don't got it, I'ma take it
If I cannot obtain something through working, I will take it by force.

Run that shit, take your shit, that's what I won't do
I will not steal from others who are not involved in criminal activity.

Out here doin' what I want to
I am living my life as I see fit, regardless of others' opinions.

Nigga you do what you can
You are doing what you are capable of doing.

That's the difference, I'm a mothafuckin' man
The difference between us is that I am a grown man who takes responsibility for my actions.

I'm a man, nigga, and as a man I don't take that
As an adult, I do not passively accept things that are unjust or wrong.

I don't do Versace, that's that gay shit
I do not participate in things that I view as effeminate or homosexual in nature.

Yeah I said it, I'm a thug
I am not afraid to say that I am a tough person.

I'm a thug, nigga, guess I need a mothafuckin' hug
I may act tough, but I do have emotional needs as well.

Well dig my mama up and tell her give me one
If I do need emotional support, I would want it from my mother.

Lotta niggas say they're real, I'm the realest one
Many people claim to be authentic, but I am the most authentic one around.

I'm the realest, this exactly how I'm feelin', bruh
I am being genuine about how I feel regarding my identity.

Ain't no chillin', bruh
I am always on the move, never idle or relaxed.

It's all about the Benjamins
The most important thing is making money.

Nigga, fuck George Zimmerman
I have a strong contempt for George Zimmerman.

How it's pistol versus hand?
How can it be a fair fight when one person has a pistol and the other has just their hands?

Take your whoopin' like a mothafuckin' man
Accept the consequences of your actions like a responsible adult.

Pussy, damn, how hard can a kid hit?
It is ridiculous that a teenager could strike someone hard enough to justify lethal force being used.

And why them local rappers ain't did shit?
Why haven't local musicians taken action to address social issues in their community?

Lil Wayne said, "Fuck the Heat"
Lil Wayne expressed dislike for the Miami Heat basketball team.

Same local rapper niggas wanted beef
Local musicians were looking for a fight or to cause conflict with others.

Fun, brother versus brother
People take pleasure in seeing family members fight against each other.

No hesitation when you face the same color
People are quick to harm others who look like them.

None, I'm sayin' what the fuck you niggas stand for?
What do these people actually believe in or represent?

Guess it's lost in the South, Jim Crow
Maybe the answer is hidden in racist and oppressive institutions that still exist in the South.

Still I'm shootin' in the gym
I am still working hard and trying to improve myself despite obstacles and setbacks.

Thinkin' back, shit I couldn't hit the rim
Looking back, I was not even able to perform at a basic level.

Nigga you should see my game now
My skills have greatly improved since then.

If it's a fully, nigga aim down
When using a fully-automatic weapon, aim downward to prevent from losing control.

Let the gun work
Instead of manually controlling the weapon's actions, allow the gun to function on its own.

Super clean but I've done dirt
I may present myself well to others, but I have definitely committed illegal or unethical actions.

Talked the shit until my tongue hurt
I can talk a lot and exaggerate my accomplishments, even to the point of exhaustion.

And I don't run from skirmishes, nigga
I never back down from small disputes or challenges.

Sometimes I look in the mirror and ask myself what I'm scared of
I try to reflect on my fears and weaknesses to better understand myself.

How dare the media portray me this way, I can hear the
I feel upset that the media stereotypes and misrepresents me and people like me.

Crowd screaming, the weirdest of chants
People are calling out strange or bizarre phrases or slogans.

They all in my ear-a artist of era, role model I can't
People want me to be a role model because of my status, but I am not capable of being that.

It's like I'm a parrot, apparently I'm marking the dance
It seems like I am just repeating what others say and do as a way to fit in.

I seen done with the devil, such a ghetto romance
I have seen people involved in evil or criminal activity, and it seems like they have a close relationship with it.

How many niggas fall victim, looking at you trapped in the system
Many people are negatively impacted by systemic racism and are struggling to escape from it.

Mentally they kept you in prison, and you won't get out, no one visit
Even after people are released from prison, they can still be trapped in their own mind and are often ignored by others.

Open up your mouth no one listen, you in denial, nigga
Even when people try to speak up and address issues, they are often ignored or not taken seriously.

I'm in denial with you, I dial dead homies numbers off this liquor
I also struggle to accept reality and cope with grief by turning to alcohol and drugs.

Time and time again I find myself inside the cerebellum
I constantly find myself stuck in my own thoughts and emotions.

Of several felons, Orion's belt couldn't live in my world
I am often surrounded by criminals and other individuals who live outside of traditional societal norms.

I seen tigers, lions let loose and spooked, I'm next door to Earl
I have seen wild and dangerous animals out of their cages, and I live dangerously close to those kinds of situations.

I guess I rely on Jesus to save us before I refer
Before I try to fix things on my own, I hope that a higher power will intervene to help us.

The madness, my neighbors witness ski masks, the masses don't know
My surroundings are often chaotic and dangerous, but the larger public is not aware of it.

I'm packing this four and harassing your hoe
I carry a firearm with me and use it to intimidate and threaten others.

Antagonizing the business you love the most
I intentionally create problems and conflict with people who are important to me.

See the difference to my approach is a 40 ounce at the store
My way of handling things is to drink alcohol rather than confront issues head-on.

If a forty bounce, to get low, I never learn, I'm hard-headed
Even when things go wrong or don't work out, I refuse to change my ways and am stubborn.

The corporate world don't like it, but I said it
I am not afraid to speak my mind, even if it goes against mainstream or conventional thinking.

Look in my eyes, what do you see?
If you look into my eyes, you can see who I truly am.

God Orion lives in me
I feel a spiritual connection to the constellation Orion.

Oh, oh I'm a mothafuckin' thug
Once again, I am reiterating that I am a tough individual.

Thug, thug, all I ever was
Being a thug has defined a large part of my identity and behavior.

Look around, all I ever done
My actions and behavior have been informed and guided by my identity as a thug.

I'm a motherfuckin' thug, thug, thug, all I ever was
Once again, I am emphasizing that being a thug is an integral part of who I am as a person.

I'm a motherfuckin' thug, thug thug, all I ever was
Being a thug has been a defining characteristic of my personality and actions.

Look around
Take a look at my surroundings and the people I associate with.

I'm a motherfuckin' thug
Once again, I am reiterating my identity as a tough and often violent person.