Hustle
Johnny Doc Lyrics
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Estaba broke leyendome la lista Forbes
Cuando te vi... a primera vista amor
Estoy hablando del cash... que te creias hoe?
Back and forth para el rehab bro
Y mi mente esta en guerra G.I Joe
Por el barrio ridin' en un Fiat Slow
Esos raperos como Lupe son un Fiasco
Y por la noche haciendo cuentas
Compra y venta, paga la renta
Y las facturas... comprate prendas
No negro no eres lo que aparentas
La epidemia del crack como en los 80
Esquivando a los cops, derramando Merlot
I can't stop hasta verme en el TOP
Pongo elegancia en el track lo escupo classy
Vengo del struggle ahora vestimos Fancy
Dedo del medio a la ley, vivimos asi
NO PUEDES KNOCKEAR EL HUSTLE
No pueden knockear el hustle
Tan solo pueden hablar los envidiosos
Estoy haciendo mis vainas to' silencioso
Vengo del struggle lo puedes ver en mi rostro
Muchas historias no contadas
Solo sonrio cuando toco 'Guala'
Vengo de tener muy poco o casi nada
Pero este mundo es mio huh Tony Montana
Toda esta lucha mami nunca para
Se que me escuchan pero luego nunca dicen nada
Yo no escupo barras, escupo balas
Mi vida es party and bullshit... ropa cara
200 $ tan solo la camiseta
Contando un fajo mis noches no son discretas
Poppin' bottles delante de los secretas
Nunca muerdas la mano que te alimenta
Pongo elegancia en el track lo escupo classy
Vengo del struggle ahora vestimos Fancy
Dedo del medio a la ley, vivimos asi
NO PUEDES KNOCKEAR EL HUSTLE
Joven Puff Daddy entrando en el club bragging
Inspirado en Nigerians rulando en G Wagon
John Gotti saliendo del Court smiling
Es por mi negro encerrao' en prision wilding
The lyrics of Johnny Doc's song "Hustle" depict the story of a black entrepreneur who started out with nothing but determination and ambition. The singer describes how he, smelling like Christian Dior, was broke but reading the Forbes list when he first saw his love interest. He references the allure of money, questioning if the person thought they were better than others. The mention of going back and forth to rehab and the internal turmoil symbolized by his mind being at war with itself suggests struggles and conflicts he faces.
The lyrics also touch on his daily grind of hustling, buying and selling, paying bills, and managing finances. There is a sense of pride in his ability to navigate through challenges and hardships, as he mentions coming from a place of struggle but now dressing in luxury. The reference to the crack epidemic of the 80s and evasion of the police while enjoying luxury items like Merlot wine reveal a juxtaposition of past troubles and present success.
Further in the lyrics, there is a defiant attitude towards those who criticize and envy his hustle. The singer embraces his tough upbringing and past experiences, showcasing resilience and strength in the face of adversity. He talks about his silence in handling his business and the transformation from having little to nothing to conquering the world, akin to the character Tony Montana from the movie "Scarface."
The portrayal of a lavish lifestyle with expensive clothes, partying, and flaunting wealth reflects his success and newfound status. The mention of high-priced items like a $200 t-shirt and nonchalantly counting money in front of law enforcement adds a rebellious and confident flair to the narrative. The references to influential figures like Puff Daddy, Nigerians driving G Wagons, and John Gotti illustrate a desire to emulate successful individuals and create a legacy of his own despite challenges and setbacks. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a message of resilience, ambition, and the unstoppable nature of the hustle in the face of adversity and criticism.
Line by Line Meaning
Black entrepreneur, oliendo a Christian Dior
As a successful African American businessperson, I exude luxury and sophistication.
Estaba broke leyendome la lista Forbes
I was broke but still dreaming of making it big, reading the Forbes list of top earners.
Cuando te vi... a primera vista amor
When I first saw you, I immediately felt a sense of love and connection.
Estoy hablando del cash... que te creias hoe?
I'm talking about the money, did you think I was a fool?
Back and forth para el rehab bro
Going back and forth to rehab, my mind is in constant struggle.
Y mi mente esta en guerra G.I Joe
My mind is a battlefield, like a soldier in G.I. Joe.
Por el barrio ridin' en un Fiat Slow
Riding through the neighborhood in a slow-moving Fiat.
Esos raperos como Lupe son un Fiasco
Those rappers like Lupe are a failure.
Todo el dia haciendo vueltas...
All day hustling and making moves.
Y por la noche haciendo cuentas
And at night, counting up the profits.
Compra y venta, paga la renta
Buying and selling, paying the rent.
Y las facturas... comprate prendas
And the bills...buy yourself some clothes.
No negro no eres lo que aparentas
No, you're not what you seem.
La epidemia del crack como en los 80
The crack epidemic, just like in the 80s.
Esquivando a los cops, derramando Merlot
Avoiding the cops, spilling Merlot.
I can't stop hasta verme en el TOP
I can't stop until I reach the top.
Pongo elegancia en el track lo escupo classy
I put elegance in the track, I spit it classy.
Vengo del struggle ahora vestimos Fancy
I come from the struggle, now we dress fancy.
Dedo del medio a la ley, vivimos asi
Middle finger to the law, that's how we live.
NO PUEDES KNOCKEAR EL HUSTLE
You can't knock the hustle.
No pueden knockear el hustle
They can't knock the hustle
Tan solo pueden hablar los envidiosos
Only the jealous ones can speak.
Estoy haciendo mis vainas to' silencioso
I'm doing my thing all in silence.
Vengo del struggle lo puedes ver en mi rostro
I come from the struggle, you can see it in my face.
Muchas historias no contadas
Many untold stories.
Solo sonrio cuando toco 'Guala'
I only smile when I touch that cash.
Vengo de tener muy poco o casi nada
I come from having very little or almost nothing.
Pero este mundo es mio huh Tony Montana
But this world is mine, huh Tony Montana.
Toda esta lucha mami nunca para
All this struggle, mommy, never stops.
Se que me escuchan pero luego nunca dicen nada
I know they listen, but then they never say anything.
Yo no escupo barras, escupo balas
I don't spit bars, I spit bullets.
Mi vida es party and bullshit... ropa cara
My life is party and bullshit... expensive clothes.
200 $ tan solo la camiseta
Just $200 for the t-shirt.
Contando un fajo mis noches no son discretas
Counting a wad of cash, my nights are not discreet.
Poppin' bottles delante de los secretas
Popping bottles in front of the cops.
Nunca muerdas la mano que te alimenta
Never bite the hand that feeds you.
Joven Puff Daddy entrando en el club bragging
Young Puff Daddy entering the club and boasting.
Inspirado en Nigerians rulando en G Wagon
Inspired by Nigerians rolling in G Wagons.
John Gotti saliendo del Court smiling
John Gotti leaving the court smiling.
Es por mi negro encerrao' en prision wilding
It's for my brother locked up in prison wilding.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jhonatan Omar Fasoro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@luismendoza2540
mi tema fav del 2023 y vamos en 2024 mood
@pauroldan98
Buscas underrated en el diccionario y te sale esto
@franfivefingersinyourface111
"Lo escupo classy" true that 🙌🏼
@jimmy6540
Fua hermano qué buena mierda
Saludos desde argentina
@Username-tw2li
#1 Clarisimo
@MrSansa8
Nice my niggaz pegándole duro.... 🔥 🎶 🎶 💣💣💣
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Beat, Flows, Video 💯 South London 💥💥💥
@spacedillah6840
Venga esto es lo que tendría que haber salido hace 20 años en España y da igual que salga ahora, quema como fuego 💎
@luispelaezpeinado8632
este man lleva mas de 20 años en esto ! Wase Jay Sanchez Cost most ! saludos deesde torrejon amigo jhon !!
@spacedillah6840
@@luispelaezpeinado8632 yo soy de Torrejón también brother :)