All My Life
Jay-Rock Lyrics

I was on the block right, wasn't in my right mind
Jay Rock is reflecting on his youth and his troubled mentality while living in the streets.

Just a young nigga, hustlin', tryna get mines
Jay Rock was a reckless young man who was only focused on making money by any means necessary.

Movin' with the 9 double m
Jay Rock was carrying a gun and getting involved in dangerous activities.

Niggas like "You don't really wanna fuck with him"
Jay Rock's reputation in the streets was so notorious that others warned people not to get on his bad side.

Yeah, young teenager, 'fatuated with paper
Despite his youth, Jay Rock was already obsessed with making money and the power it brought in his environment.

Yeah I had to get it, cause momma, she wasn't able
Jay Rock had a difficult childhood with a mother who couldn't provide for him, and he felt the need to take care of himself by any means necessary.

Black and white TV set, no cable
Jay Rock grew up without many luxuries, which only fueled his desire for wealth and success.

Forties in the fridge, chicken noodles on the table
Jay Rock's family struggled to make ends meet and could only afford cheap food and alcohol.

I wasn't born with a silver spoon
Jay Rock was born into a life of poverty and hardship, with no advantages or privileges.

Child of the ghetto, raised off a different tune
Jay Rock was brought up in a difficult environment that shaped his perspective, attitude, and behavior.

Watchin' Bob Barker in my living room
Jay Rock grew up watching game shows on TV, which gave him a glimpse of a better life outside of poverty.

If "The Price Was Right", I could get you a whole living room
Jay Rock was so desperate for money that he would do anything to win a prize on a game show and potentially improve his living conditions.

Yeah, them was my gutter ways back in the gutter days
Jay Rock is acknowledging his past lifestyle and criminal activities that he engaged in while living in the streets.

No education, but the gutter pays
Jay Rock didn't have the opportunity to get a proper education, so he turned to illegal activities as a means of survival.

Through it all came a long way
Jay Rock has come a long way from his difficult past and is reflecting on how far he has come.

From sellin' the yay', fist fights to gun play
Jay Rock was involved in selling drugs, getting into physical fights, and using guns to protect himself and his territory.

Sittin' on the block and I'm doin' bad
Jay Rock is reflecting on a difficult time in his life when he was broke and struggling on the streets.

Dreaming about the things that I never had
Despite his struggles, Jay Rock still dreamed of a better life, with more money, success, and respect.

Got me thinking to myself "I gotta get it man"
Jay Rock was motivated by his dreams and desires and knew that he had to work hard to achieve them.

You can play if you want, I'm gon' get it man
Jay Rock is determined to achieve his goals and will not let anyone or anything bring him down.

I say, all my life I've known
Jay Rock has lived a difficult life and has always known what it's like to struggle and fight for survival.

One day eventually I'll blow
Jay Rock is hopeful that he will eventually achieve his dreams and become successful.

Times is torn as it is
Jay Rock acknowledges the difficult and challenging times he is living in.

That's why I got guns, and my guns got kids
Jay Rock feels the need to protect himself and his family from the dangers of his environment and carries weapons for self-defense.

That's why I be goin' so tough on them hoes
Jay Rock is aggressive and assertive in his dealings with others, especially women, as a way to assert his dominance and protect his reputation.

I play my own hand, I don't shuffle or fold
Jay Rock takes control of his life and his decisions, and he doesn't back down or give up in the face of adversity.

Fuck wit a nigga, let go fuck wit some hoes
Jay Rock is dismissive of people who try to mess with him and suggests they go find something else to occupy their time.

Hear them bitches screamin' like they stuck in a hole
Jay Rock is describing how he dominates and controls women, often through force or intimidation.

I am not a demon, but was once a lost soul
Jay Rock acknowledges that he's not evil or malicious, but his difficult past has left him feeling lost and uncertain about his future.

'Til I found myself a block away from the cross road
Jay Rock found a path in life that took him away from the dangerous and self-destructive lifestyle he was living before.

I have, outgrown the fishbowl
Jay Rock has moved beyond the narrow and limited perspective he had on life when he was living in the streets.

And I'm on my feet like a fuckin' insole
Jay Rock is standing strong and confident, like the insole of a shoe that supports and protects the foot.

Yeah it may hurt like a fuckin' left no
Jay Rock acknowledges that life can be painful and difficult, but he's tough enough to endure it all.

But it's "fuck the world", like a fuckin nympho
Jay Rock has an aggressive and rebellious attitude, fueled by his desire to defy authority and rules.

And we spend dough, cause we make more
Jay Rock enjoys his success and wealth and is willing to spend money on things he enjoys because he knows that he can make more in the future.

And I make sure, when I say so
Jay Rock is in control of his life and makes decisions on his own, without relying on anyone else.

It's Jay Rock and Weezy, need I say more
Jay Rock is confident in his skills and reputation as a rapper, and he doesn't need to say more to prove it.

Close line the beat tear, DB I say flow
Jay Rock's rhymes are powerful and impactful, and he can tear apart any beat with his flow.

Jay Rock, still that same O.G.
Jay Rock has been in the rap game for a long time and still represents the same style and attitude he had when he started.

I ain't tryna see the grave or the penitentiary
Jay Rock knows that his lifestyle could land him in jail or dead, and he's trying to avoid those outcomes.

Everyday living, tryna stay on my feet
Jay Rock is taking life one day at a time and doing his best to survive and thrive in his environment.

Even though a nigga paid, but my heart in the streets
Jay Rock may have achieved some level of success and financial stability, but he still feels a deep connection to the streets and the people who live there.

See my dogs I'm a beast, so hard on these beats
Jay Rock is confident in his skills as a rapper and views himself as a tough and skilled performer.

So my family can eat, I'll be damned if I see
Jay Rock is determined to provide for his family and will do whatever it takes to make sure they have enough to eat and a roof over their heads.

No income, here come Jay Rock, they know crack music
Jay Rock is a successful rapper and has earned a reputation for making music that's addictive and hard-hitting.

Drug kingpin flow, oh
Jay Rock's rhymes are powerful and impactful, and he has a commanding presence as a rapper.

Kingpin hoe, need I say more
Jay Rock has a lot of respect and clout in the streets, and he doesn't need to explain why.

Your family could die, when I say go (go)
Jay Rock is warning his enemies that he has the power to cause them harm and even death, and he's not afraid to use it.

Green light green light, whatcha green like?
Jay Rock is asking his listeners if they're ready for the power and intensity of his rhymes.

Before ya sign me up, get the scene right
Jay Rock wants to make sure that people know who he is and what he stands for before they try to involve him in their projects or deals.

And I just happen to fan it when I'm being nice
Jay Rock is a skilled and charismatic rapper, even when he's being friendly and cooperative.

Cause drivin' slow in the Lam', it doesn't seem right
Jay Rock is enjoying his success and the luxuries that come with it, like driving a Lamborghini, but he still feels a connection to his roots and the streets.

Yeah, and I remember them long nights
Jay Rock is reflecting on a time when he had to work hard and struggle through difficult times to achieve his goals.

Livin' the wrong life, but I made that wrong right
Jay Rock is proud of the fact that he was able to turn his life around and make something of himself, despite his difficult past.

All the struggling
Jay Rock knows what it's like to suffer and struggle to survive in life.

All it does is keep my hustling, oh my
Jay Rock has learned from his struggles and uses them as motivation to work harder and achieve more in life.