Stone Cold Gangsta
Jay Lyrics


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Stone cold
Got the game in a figure four
Bitch, I know the ropes
Jericho
Sold a lot of things
Never sold soul
Even back when I was broke
I never broke the code
Gotta keep these niggas on hold
Never fold, when the stories unfold
I do some things that I can never
Even post
Now it's less niggas when we toast
Here we go, here we go
On the road, on the road
On the road
Now it's less niggas when we toast
Here we go , here we go
Here we go
Got the game in a figure four
Bitch, I know the ropes
Jericho
Sold a lot of things
Not the soul
Even back when I was broke
I never broke the code
Here we go, here we go
On the road, on the road
On the road
Now it's less niggas when we toast
Here we go, here we go
Here we go
First thing first
Let me make another toast
Always did our best
But never felt the need to boast
Now we minimizing all the captions
In the post
Y'all ain't even know that we was
Going through the most
The most
Made it through the most
Dropping fire every Friday
Was the reason for the smoke
Niggas always hate tweeting
But they different at the shows
Cause you can tell we're killing it
By all the screaming from their hoes
I remember the feeling
Of trying fit in the game
Was trying get on these flyers
Niggas misspelling my name
And be ba sithathela phantsi
Ba si nyatsa
Until we made a way
But we got all the flows
That's how we became the wave
Record label
Founder
Guala on the
Counter
Slanging all these records
Like we pushing that
Powder
Young, black niggas shouldn't have
This power
So back to the toast
Si ba hleke one hour
Stone cold
Got the game in a figure four
Bitch, I know the ropes
Jericho
Sold a lot of things
Never sold soul
Even back when I was broke
I never broke the code
Gotta keep these niggas on hold
Never fold , when the stories unfold
I do some things that I can never
Even post
Now it's less niggas when we toast
Here we go, here we go
On the road, on the road
On the road
Now it's less niggas when we toast
Here we go, here we go
Here we go
Got the game in a figure four
Bitch, I know the ropes
Jericho
Sold a lot of things
Not the soul
Even back when I was broke
I never broke the code
You were switching crews
And I was switching time zones
You were doing all that dumb Shit
On smart phones
Whoa
Now we know, now we know
All you niggas really hate each other
On the low
On the low, on the low
Oh no, hell no
Hell nah
Don't you bring
That fuckin' drama
Where we are
Hell nah
I know you thought that it would never
Get this far
But I said, fuck fear
And became
Stone cold
Got the game in a figure four
Bitch, I know the ropes
Jericho
Sold a lot of things
Never sold soul
Even back when I was broke
I never broke the code
Gotta keep these niggas on hold
Never fold, when the stories unfold
I do some things that I can never
Even post
Now it's less niggas when we toast
Here we go, here we go
On the road, on the road
On the road
Now it's less niggas when we toast




Here we go, here we go
Here we go

Overall Meaning

In "Stone Cold Gangsta," Jay reflects on his journey to success and the challenges he has overcome. The lyrics suggest that he has a solid understanding of the music industry ("got the game in a figure four") and he has learned the ropes to navigate through it successfully ("bitch, I know the ropes").


Jay emphasizes his integrity by stating that he has never compromised his values or "sold his soul," even during times of financial struggle ("even back when I was broke"). He strongly believes in the importance of loyalty and honor, promising to keep his associates waiting and standing firm in the face of adversity ("never fold, when the stories unfold").


The lyrics also speak to Jay's willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, even engaging in actions that he can never reveal or share publicly ("I do some things that I can never even post"). This indicates a level of dedication and perhaps even a sense of mystery or secrecy surrounding his work.


As the song progresses, Jay recounts the challenges he faced in the music industry, such as being overlooked and misspelled on flyers. However, he and his team persevered and overcame these obstacles, earning their success through hard work and talent. Jay acknowledges the power he and his fellow black artists hold in an industry that traditionally undervalues them ("young, black niggas shouldn't have this power").


The composition also makes a commentary on the industry's dynamics, suggesting that many artists pretend to get along while secretly harboring animosity towards each other ("all you niggas really hate each other on the low"). Jay distances himself from this negativity, vowing to avoid drama and focus on his own career.


In conclusion, "Stone Cold Gangsta" is an introspective and assertive track where Jay reflects on his rise to success, the sacrifices he has made, and his commitment to staying true to himself. The lyrics convey a sense of determination, resilience, and a refusal to compromise his values in the face of challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Stone cold
Unyielding and unfazed by the challenges of the game


Got the game in a figure four
Mastered the game, in control and dominant


Bitch, I know the ropes
Confident and experienced, aware of how things work


Jericho
Reference to Chris Jericho, symbolizing strength and resilience


Sold a lot of things
Achieved success and made significant accomplishments


Never sold soul
Maintained personal integrity and principles


Even back when I was broke
Remained true to myself even in times of financial struggle


I never broke the code
Stayed loyal and honorable, keeping secrets and upholding trust


Gotta keep these niggas on hold
Maintaining distance from others, keeping them waiting


Never fold, when the stories unfold
Stay resolute and unwavering, regardless of the reveals in my life story


I do some things that I can never even post
Engaging in actions that are too significant or personal to share publicly


Now it's less niggas when we toast
Fewer people around to celebrate success with


Here we go, here we go
Emphasizing the start of a new phase or journey


On the road, on the road
Continuing to progress and move forward


First thing first, Let me make another toast
Beginning with a celebratory message


Always did our best, But never felt the need to boast
Maintained humility despite striving for excellence


Now we minimizing all the captions In the post
Reducing the attention-seeking content in social media


Y'all ain't even know that we was Going through the most
Others were unaware of the challenges we faced


Made it through the most, Dropping fire every Friday Was the reason for the smoke
Overcoming adversity, releasing impressive content regularly


Niggas always hate tweeting But they different at the shows
Critics express negativity online but act differently in person


Cause you can tell we're killing it By all the screaming from their hoes
The enthusiastic response from fans indicates our success


I remember the feeling Of trying fit in the game Was trying get on these flyers Niggas misspelling my name
Recalling the struggle to establish a presence in the industry, facing disrespect


And be ba sithathela phantsi Ba si nyatsa Until we made a way But we got all the flows
Overcoming obstacles and persevering, showcasing exceptional skills


That's how we became the wave
Our unique talents and abilities propelled us to success


Record label Founder Guala on the Counter Slanging all these records Like we pushing that Powder
Running a successful record label, selling albums with efficiency and substance


Young, black niggas shouldn't have This power
Acknowledging the rarity and significance of young Black artists achieving success


So back to the toast Si ba hleke one hour
Returning to the celebration, making others laugh uncontrollably


You were switching crews And I was switching time zones
While you were frequently changing alliances, I was expanding my reach to different regions


You were doing all that dumb Shit On smart phones
Engaging in foolish behavior on digital platforms, lacking credibility


Now we know, now we know All you niggas really hate each other On the low
It is evident that many individuals in the industry have hidden animosity towards each other


On the low, on the low Oh no, hell no
Expressing disapproval and disbelief at the situation


Don't you bring That fuckin' drama Where we are
Warning against introducing unnecessary conflict into our environment


Hell nah I know you thought that it would never Get this far
Challenging the doubters who underestimated our achievements


But I said, fuck fear And became Stone cold
Choosing to overcome fear and becoming unshakable and emotionally strong


Now it's less niggas when we toast
Celebrations are now attended by fewer people


Here we go, here we go
Entering a new phase or journey


On the road, on the road
Continuing to progress and move forward




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Phologo Mataboge

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