Things Change
Infernal Devices Lyrics

Nigga, things change
Life is unpredictable and constantly evolving

They don't stay the same
The status quo is always shifting

Now watch me come up
I am determined to succeed and rise above my circumstances

I hustle, i hustle even harder
I work tirelessly towards my goals

I put that work in to win, no problem
I am confident in my ability to achieve success through hard work

All money ain't good money, this i know
Not all financial gain is worth the moral cost

But i still love hood money, it gets my dough
Despite the risks, the allure of quick cash is difficult to resist

And as a youngster, that nigga went through so much church
As a young person, I faced many obstacles and challenges

That still turned out fucked up, i did so much dirt
Despite my hardships, I made some bad decisions and engaged in harmful behavior

Told to bang the neighbourhood, i put in so much work
I was pressured to engage in criminal activity in my community and did so willingly

Did a whole lot of time, caused mom so much hurt
I served a substantial amount of time in prison, causing great pain to my mother and loved ones

On everythang, that boy wasn't done on purpose
My mistakes and negative actions were not intentional

Who knew that all my darkness was really gon' surface
I did not expect the consequences of my actions to catch up with me so fully

I was stuck on that bullshit jus runnin' the streets
I had become addicted to the thrill of living dangerously and engaging in criminal activity

Without some type of beef, the week wasn't complete
I thrived off conflict and drama in my life

Its like a nigga felt better after dumpin this heat
I found a sense of release and accomplishment after committing violent acts

On feet, just to see the body slumped in the seat
I took pride in the harm I caused others through my actions

Now im smarter, im all about something to eat
I have learned from my mistakes and now prioritize making a living in legitimate ways

Im on the road spend 30 days a month in the suite
I am successful in my legitimate endeavors and enjoy the luxuries that come with it

But im still gon' hustle and cheat, Lets Go Now!
Despite my success, I am still willing to engage in shady behavior to get ahead

Now walkin down the block without your weapon
Being caught unarmed in a dangerous area is a foolish move

Its a first class ticket to a lesson (uh huh)
It is a guaranteed way to learn the hard way about danger and violence

I first cast tickets to perfection, me and Ben got a connection (yeah)
I have achieved success and am proud of my accomplishments

That's why i bring the Benz out to impress him (yeah)
I use my success to impress those around me

Caught in my zone, all alone, homes rattlin' my bones
I am constantly on guard and experience anxiety and fear

Cuz he yappin' off his lips and if i hit him i be wrong
Although someone is provoking me, responding with violence would be a moral failure

Cuz he ain't never gon' be shit, i done work so hard
I have worked hard to achieve success and resent those who have not made the same effort

But i will make you a corn of the cob, you be performin for God
I am capable of causing harm and will use my skills against others if necessary

Either that or rob you on your boulevard
I am willing to engage in criminal activity if necessary to get what I want

Bet you never thought for a second niggas would pull your cards
Others should beware, as I am willing to expose and exploit their vulnerabilities

I don't know about y'all star, cuz my nigga gone
I cannot speak for others who have experienced loss, as my own grief is consuming

H.P tatted on me so his memory lives on
I honor and remember those who have passed in a way that is meaningful to me

Engagin in drama without your llama
Getting involved in conflict without proper backup is a foolish move

There'll be funeral arrangements for your momma
Engaging in dangerous behavior can have fatal consequences for loved ones as well

I learnd that when i was in pajamas watchin Micheal and Madonna
I have learned many lessons about violence and risk-taking through personal experience and popular culture

Now i got the appetite of a piranna, nigga
I am hungry for success and will do whatever it takes to achieve it

When nobody knows all the walls you go through
Others cannot fully understand the challenges and hardships I have faced

You can't even talk to those that supposedly know you
Even those who should understand my experiences may be unable to fully comprehend them

Some of the levels that these people'll go to, for crumbs
Some will go to great lengths for minimal gain

Damn tell me, is this what that dough do?
Is this the unfortunate reality caused by the pursuit of money?

That's when you find yourself talkin to Pro Two
In times of hardship, I turn to trusted individuals for support and guidance

There's not to many people who ever can walk in Loc shoes
Few can fully understand or relate to my experiences and lifestyle

Its good as hell that my heart contains
I am proud that despite my hardships, I have remained a good person at heart

I explain, so many different parts of pain
I have experienced many different types of pain and hardship

Im clean, but still some marks remain
Although I have left my past behind, there are still lasting effects of my previous actions

From the past, when that crushed weed sparks to brang
My past is associated with drug use and other negative influences

The cash made some people start to change
Financial gain has caused some to behave differently and become greedier

I feel hate when i pulled up and parked the range
I am upset that my success and wealth have caused others to view me differently

Ya damn right i got rich, but my heart the same
I may have achieved financial success, but I have not compromised my morals or values

And practice makes perfect with the harder aim
I have worked hard to achieve success and will continue to do so with more difficult challenges

You ain't really got the heart to bang
Others may not have the same level of toughness or willingness to engage in dangerous behavior

You ain't start to hang, till you find out I cought the chain..
Others may only begin to respect or fear me after learning about my success and power