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I.C.I Lyrics


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Probably catch me up in traffic with a fine tucked in my jacket uh
Compartment gotta stash in case the police try to catch us uh
Wear it like cologne you can smell it in my fabric uh
Blowing up my phone heard I got another package uh
You know the language speak it I be over by the weekend
On the Deegan speeding blunted up with my Korean
Heard about the work that n*gga Bm in my Dm
Motivated by the dollar from the block the only reason uh
Posted in the hallways cause I know they gonna need it uh
Neena by the beater cause I know the stick ups feenin huh
It is what it is its apart of the game
N*ggas gonna have to off me just to tarnish my name
Im in my groove
Try to stop my move
Watch how 40 do
Win or lose
Aint alot to prove
Weigh my options choose
In a hurry
Know the block is curry
And we riding dirty
So i studied where the boys be riding to lower my worries

Pockets looking down then I hit the spot
Calm trip outta town take it back to the block
Told the homie move around I aint looking to get knocked
I aint trynna make a sound way too many look like cops
When my pockets looking down then i hit the spot
Calm trip outta town take it back to the block
Told the homie move around i aint looking to get knocked
I aint trynna make a sound way too many look like cops

That blueprint work
Want designer shirts
Take care my momma first
Grew up in church
So i know it hurt
Find out im doing dirt
It come with perks
Crooked smiles and smirks
That hate at high alert
Before you hate get to know your worth
You should try it first
Don't pocket watch
Pocket rocket pop
I aint got no opps
Don't disrespect
You gon get yours next
I only promise threats
Im from the jects
What do you expect
I influence vets
I'm in and out
Dont play word to mouth
I rock from north to south
Im too elite
Say it truthfully
Aint nothing new to me
Im who i be
It aint hard to see
They watch with scrutiny
I set up shop
Didnt take alot
Posted by the ocks
I know its hot
Get to know the block
And turn me up a notch its 40

Pockets looking down then I hit the spot
Calm trip outta town take it back to the block
Told the homie move around I aint looking to get knocked
I aint trynna make a sound way too many look like cops




When my pockets looking down then I hit the spot
Calm trip outta town take it back to the block

Overall Meaning

In the song "Pictures" by I.C.I, the artist paints a vivid picture of his life on the streets. The first verse talks about the dangers of carrying illegal items, such as drugs, in his jacket compartment, and the constant fear of being caught by the police. He also mentions his scheduled trips to meet with his business partners, who speak in a language that only they understand. The second verse talks about the risks he takes to make money, including traveling out of town and dealing with shady characters. He also mentions the importance of taking care of his mother and staying true to his roots.


Overall, the song is a gritty portrayal of life on the streets, with I.C.I using his lyrics to reveal the ups and downs of his life. He describes his fears and anxieties, but also talks about the thrill of the game and the satisfaction of making money. Above all, the song is a reflection of the harsh realities faced by those who live outside the law.


Line by Line Meaning

Probably catch me up in traffic with a fine tucked in my jacket uh
I might get caught with some cash on me while driving, so I hide it in my jacket pocket.


Compartment gotta stash in case the police try to catch us uh
I keep some money hidden in my car in case the cops catch me with the cash on me.


Wear it like cologne you can smell it in my fabric uh
I have so much money on me that it's almost like a fragrance, you can even smell it on my clothes.


Blowing up my phone heard I got another package uh
I keep getting calls about receiving another bundle of cash which is making my phone buzz constantly.


You know the language speak it I be over by the weekend
You know the language we use when talking about illegal activity, so I'll come through over the weekend.


On the Deegan speeding blunted up with my Korean
I'm driving on Deegan at a high speed while getting high with my friend who is a Korean.


Heard about the work that n*gga Bm in my Dm
I got a message on my direct message inbox about the illegal work that a person named Bm is doing.


Motivated by the dollar from the block the only reason uh
I'm only doing this for money that can be earned on the block, that's what motivates me.


Posted in the hallways cause I know they gonna need it uh
I put myself in public spaces because I know someone will soon approach me and ask for my product.


Neena by the beater cause I know the stick ups feenin huh
I have a gun in my car because I know there have been recent robberies in the area, and people are desperate for money.


It is what it is its apart of the game
This is just how things are in our line of work, it's part of the game we play in order to make money.


N*ggas gonna have to off me just to tarnish my name
People would have to kill me just to bring a bad reputation to my name.


Im in my groove
I'm feeling comfortable and confident in what I'm doing.


Try to stop my move
If someone tries to stop me from doing what I want, they'll likely face consequences.


Watch how 40 do
Observe how I do things.


Win or lose
I'm prepared for either outcome - success or failure.


Aint alot to prove
I don't need to prove anything to anyone.


Weigh my options choose
I consider my options and then make the best decision.


In a hurry
I have to move quickly.


Know the block is curry
I'm aware that the block is very active in illegal activity.


And we riding dirty
We're driving with illegal substances and cash in the car.


So i studied where the boys be riding to lower my worries
I observed where others in my line of work have been driving to make sure that I won't get caught by the police.


That blueprint work
That plan works.


Want designer shirts
I want fashionable clothing, despite the illegal means taken to obtain that money.


Take care my momma first
I prioritize taking care of my mom before anything else.


Grew up in church
I have a background in religion and religious teachings.


So i know it hurt
I understand the pain and negative impact of my actions on others.


Find out im doing dirt
If someone finds out what I'm doing, I know it will cause trouble for me.


It come with perks
Despite the negative consequences, there are benefits to the illegal work I'm doing.


Crooked smiles and smirks
I smirk at those who don't know the extent of what I'm doing.


That hate at high alert
People who are against what I'm doing are on high alert and watching my every move.


Before you hate get to know your worth
Before you try to bring me down, take a look at yourself and see what you're really worth.


You should try it first
If you're going to criticize what I'm doing, you should try it yourself first.


Don't pocket watch
Don't obsess over my earnings or my pocketed money.


Pocket rocket pop
I have a gun in my pocket that could go off at any moment.


I aint got no opps
I don't have any enemies.


Don't disrespect
Don't show me any disrespect.


You gon get yours next
If you disrespect me, you'll most likely receive similar disrespect.


I only promise threats
I only make threats that I can actually carry out.


Im from the jects
I'm from the projects.


What do you expect
You can't expect me to be any different than someone who's grown up in similar circumstances.


I influence vets
I have an influence over those who have been in the game for a while.


I'm in and out
I move in and out of situations quickly and efficiently.


Dont play word to mouth
Don't spread rumors or gossip about me.


I rock from north to south
I have influence across a wide range of areas, from north to south.


Im too elite
I'm in a higher class than most people around me, made so by my illegal work.


Say it truthfully
Tell the truth about me and what I'm doing.


Aint nothing new to me
What I'm doing is nothing new or surprising to me.


Im who i be
I am who I am and I won't change that for anyone else.


It aint hard to see
It's obvious to anybody who's paying attention to see what I'm doing and how I'm making my money.


They watch with scrutiny
People are closely watching my every move and judging me for it.


I set up shop
I established an area where I sell my illegal goods/services.


Didnt take alot
I didn't need much to create my setup.


Posted by the ocks
I've got my team in place and we're ready to work.


I know its hot
I'm aware that what we're doing is risky and illegal.


Get to know the block
Take some time to learn the ins and outs of the area where we work and make sure you fit in.


And turn me up a notch its 40
Follow my lead and I'll help you to become a more successful member of our team. I'm the one donning the title '40'.


Pockets looking down then I hit the spot
When I'm running low on money, I go to work and start selling again.


Calm trip outta town take it back to the block
I take a peaceful trip out of the area and then come back to the block to sell more when the time is right.


Told the homie move around I aint looking to get knocked
I instruct my friends to stay away from me so that they don't get caught up in any illegal activities I'm participating in.


I aint trynna make a sound way too many look like cops
I try to stay discreet because there are a lot of people who could look like undercover cops and I don't want to get caught.




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Written by: Stefan Bannister

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