Gettin’ Mines
Havoc Lyrics


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Yea… it’s about that time
Let’s do it

As the sun shinin on my face
I thank the higher power for another day
Try do it better than I did it yesterday
Tryin at the studios, stay above the fray
It’s a ill world that we live in, I’m a work in progress
Phase one executed, I’m out of the projects
You really take a fool to box this
I made this far, why would I defy logical?
What got me here won’t get me there
I’m focusin, I’m on my square
Put it on everything that I love
I would never aks, take mine some blood
They say a prophet loved everywhere but home
No wonder I’m so compelled to roam the globe
I’m outta here, success is the best revenge
That failure’s not an option, me and that will never play

[Chorus; x2]
Gotta get mines – fuck how you feel about it
Gotta get mines – find now how this rooftop shouted
Gotta get mines – show the world that you bout it
Gotta get mines – from the top to bottom they’re crowded

They say great minds think alike
And two wrongs don’t make a right, make us even though
Life a bitch, yea I put in the sleeper hold
Got me sayin shit is all good just a week ago
Try to park up the bullshit but the meter low
But the small talk, only tell you what you need to know
Not a follower so naturally I took the meter road
Let the haters hate, couldn’t wait to let them see me blow
Lookin now, can’t hold back ambition
Honesty, real faith and no ass kissin
I’m on a have mission, gotta have everything
That my heart desire on the bigger better things
I may control on my destiny
And never let the fuckery get the best of me
I’mma get mines regardless
I got it in my sight, I ain’t missin this target

[Chorus: x2]

Get yours nigga
'Cause I’mma get mines
You know if I woulda fuckin listened to conventional wisdom
How would a nigga know we’re out this bitch?
Ya heard
We’re down in these trenches
Get it how you live nigga




Live how you get it
Let’s go

Overall Meaning

In Havoc's song Gettin' Mines, the artist talks about his gratitude for another day and aiming to do better than he did yesterday. He speaks on being a work in progress in a world that is ill, having executed phase one and leaving the projects. Havoc mentions that he is not a fool to be boxed in, and he is aware that what got him to where he is today will not take him where he wants to be. Thus, he stays focused, on his square, and puts everything he loves on the line to never take but rather earn his success.


Havoc speaks on the power of the mind, ambition, and control over one's destiny. He mentions the need to avoid being controlled by negative circumstances and people and not letting fuckery get the best of him. Havoc is determined to get what is his regardless of the circumstances, staying motivated, and focused on his target.


Line by Line Meaning

As the sun shinin on my face
Starting a new day with gratitude for another opportunity to make progress.


I thank the higher power for another day
Expressing gratitude for the gift of life and the new day ahead.


Try do it better than I did it yesterday
Determined to improve and make progress with each passing day.


Tryin at the studios, stay above the fray
Working at the studio to make a name for himself and not get caught up in negativity.


It’s a ill world that we live in, I’m a work in progress
Acknowledging the reality of the world and his own need for growth and development.


Phase one executed, I’m out of the projects
Successfully moved beyond his humble beginnings in the projects.


You really take a fool to box this
Not willing to let anyone or anything hold him back.


I made this far, why would I defy logical?
Reflecting on his progress and not wanting to do anything to sabotage it.


What got me here won’t get me there
Recognizing that new levels of success require new approaches and strategies.


I’m focusin, I’m on my square
Laser-focused on his goals and staying true to himself.


Put it on everything that I love
Swearing to give his all to his dreams and aspirations.


I would never aks, take mine some blood
Won't be asking for handouts, he'll earn what he deserves through hard work.


They say a prophet loved everywhere but home
Recognizing that sometimes the greatest heroes and inspirations go unrecognized in their own communities.


No wonder I’m so compelled to roam the globe
Feeling the desire to explore beyond his current surroundings and gain new experiences.


I’m outta here, success is the best revenge
Using his success to overcome past struggles and adversity.


That failure’s not an option, me and that will never play
Refusing to allow failure to be an option and focused on winning.


Gotta get mines – fuck how you feel about it
Determined to succeed, regardless of what others may think or say.


Gotta get mines – find now how this rooftop shouted
Willing to make noise and draw attention to his success.


Gotta get mines – show the world that you bout it
Committed to proving himself to the world and achieving his goals.


Gotta get mines – from the top to bottom they’re crowded
Being aware that everyone is also chasing their dreams and not letting it discourage him.


They say great minds think alike
Believing that success comes from surrounding oneself with likeminded individuals.


And two wrongs don’t make a right, make us even though
Recognizing that trying to even the score is not the answer.


Life a bitch, yea I put in the sleeper hold
Having taken control of his life and not letting it defeat him.


Got me sayin shit is all good just a week ago
Reflecting on how quickly things can change and the need to stay grounded and focused.


Try to park up the bullshit but the meter low
Trying to move past the nonsense, but finding it hard to do so.


But the small talk, only tell you what you need to know
Realizing that the only worthwhile information comes from those with experience and success to share.


Not a follower so naturally I took the meter road
Not wanting to follow the crowd, instead taking his own path in life.


Let the haters hate, couldn’t wait to let them see me blow
Acknowledging the existence of haters and using it as motivation to succeed and prove them wrong.


Lookin now, can’t hold back ambition
Feeling unstoppable and uncontainable in his drive for success.


Honesty, real faith and no ass kissin
Staying true to himself, his beliefs, and not compromising his values for anyone.


I’m on a have mission, gotta have everything
Committed to his mission to achieve everything he desires and won't settle for less.


That my heart desire on the bigger better things
Intending only to go after the grandest ambitions and refusing to aim low.


I may control on my destiny
Believing that his success is in his own hands and that he alone determines his fate.


And never let the fuckery get the best of me
Not letting himself be derailed or defeated by obstacles and setbacks.


I’mma get mines regardless
Fully committed to achieving his goals, no matter what.


I got it in my sight, I ain’t missin this target
Laser-focused on his goals and determined to hit them with precision.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MUCHITA, KEJUAN WALIEK / CRABTREE, WALTER W. / LLOYD, ANDREW

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Stoic Thoughts

so underrated...havoc is a beast

ja Si

Fire! I got this on repeat. Mobb Deep forever.

JusLsn

Love this track... all it needs is an electric guitar in the chorus. That would add to the strength of the track.

ja Si

I totally agree. I love a guitar. An electric guitar on this would be Heaven. You know music. Salute!

Michael A

Dope album! Anyone about anything in life can relate to this track! Real life! 4k views...smh!

Young Chase

DopeAss Joint!! Havoc is a legend.

Gence Mosia

I rate this album up there with the likes of 50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Trying. It's that good. Trust me.

Ozkar Leon

Motivational music

T Waters

I like this one
Good production

The Movement

2019, still wana get mines

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