NO WAY
K.O.G Lyrics

Uh, I'm from a place where they don't make it out
I come from a place where success is rare or scarce

Haan, haan
An expression of agreement or affirmation

Me and my niggas tryna make it out
My friends and I are striving to achieve success

True story
This is a genuine account of my experiences

Look
Pay attention, listen to what I have to say

Grew up with them goblins, we all came from the trenches
I was raised alongside my friends in a rough and disadvantaged neighborhood

Young niggas lived, learned lessons, we ain't wanna listen
We, as young individuals, experienced life and gained wisdom, but we were resistant to advice

We just was wilin' , having fun, and made some bad decisions
We were reckless, enjoying ourselves, and made choices that had negative consequences

But we was runnin' shit, No Limit, we ain't have to listen
We felt powerful and in control, as if we were unstoppable, and didn't feel the need to follow authority

I was like fifteen, remember I had the coldest winter
I recall being fifteen years old, enduring a difficult and challenging period in my life

We lost Lil Roc in February, White Folks was November
We experienced the deaths of Lil Roc in February and White Folks in November

This was my freshman year of high school, we was just beginners
During my first year of high school, we were still inexperienced and learning

Skipped breakfast, woke up sliding, loading pipes for dinner
We didn't have a proper meal in the morning, instead, we prepared weapons, ready for potential conflicts

This all I knew, pop out, all my niggas wanna do
Engaging in risky activities with my friends was the only lifestyle I knew

Felt like a obligation, did what we was 'posed to do
It felt like a duty or responsibility to do the things we were expected to do

G Faro lost his bro, I seen it drill a hole in you
G Faro tragically lost his brother and witnessing that event deeply affected me

Said to myself, "No matter what, I'll always roll with you"
I made a commitment to always stand by my friends, no matter the circumstances

I'll always ride with you, pull up, homicide with you
I will support and stand by my friends, even in violent situations

And for my brothers, it's whatever, 150 forever
I am dedicated to my brothers, and our bond of unity will last forever

No Limit tats on us forever, got that shit together
We have permanent tattoos representing our loyalty to No Limit, and we have our lives in order

We only tryna find the money, we ain't folding, never
Our sole focus is to attain wealth, and we will never give up or falter

I look at myself as like the blueprint for my niggas
I see myself as an example or guide for my friends to follow

Really just, you know what I'm saying, showing
In essence, I am demonstrating or illustrating

A way of how to make shit better, not even
A method or approach to improving our circumstances

A way out, 'cause we young niggas, you know what
Not a means of escape, because we are young individuals, and

I'm saying, we in this shit together, and really
I'm emphasizing that we are united in our struggles, and

With me being in the streets, and all that shit
Considering my involvement in street life and related affairs

Everything that happened in my life, I ain't never
All the events that occurred in my life, I have never

Prayed, or you know what I'm saying, nothing like that, for no
Expressed any form of prayer or desire for

Way out or to change what I got going on
An escape or altering of my current situation

Even with me having a relationship with God
Despite my connection with God

'Cause I already knew what I was signed up for
Because I was already aware of the circumstances and commitment I had undertaken

And everything in my life just played out, feel like it's destined for me
All the events in my life unfolded as if they were predetermined or meant to be

I came from hiding from the cops, running with my mans
I originated from a background of evading law enforcement, associating with my friends

And getting blew at by the opps, ducking under vans
Being shot at by rival enemies, seeking shelter underneath vehicles

To copping shit before it drop and counting hunnid bands
Nowadays, I acquire merchandise before its official release and count a large sum of money

Tryna stay humble in the jungle, you don't understand
Attempting to remain modest in the difficult and dangerous environment, which you may not comprehend

'Cause when you come from nothing, and turn that into something
Because when you start with nothing and transform it into something valuable

Niggas get to hating, ones you never seen was coming
People start harboring animosity towards you, even those you least expected

But you ain't pussy, fuck them niggas, make you start stunting
However, you are not weak, so you disregard them and showcase your success to make them jealous

Get niggas pissed so they do something make you start bussin'
Provoke individuals to anger, causing them to take action and inciting you to retaliate

And this the struggle of a young black nigga tryna make it
This is the challenge faced by a young black man striving for success

You livin' life, you gotta watch for niggas tryna take it
When you're living your life, you must be wary of individuals attempting to steal it from you

And can't surround yourself with niggas tryna down niggas, clown niggas
You should not associate with people who aim to belittle or mock others

Don't want work, just wanna be around niggas
They do not desire to put in effort, they simply want the company of others

I had to show my niggas money is the way out
I needed to demonstrate to my friends that wealth provides an avenue for escape

Ain't gotta leave the gang, but if you broke, that's how you stay out
You don't have to abandon the group, but if you're financially struggling, you'll remain in undesirable circumstances

And just moved Shanse out in a new crib, all the way out
And recently relocated Shanse to a new home, far away from the dangerous surroundings

In a place I know my sis safe out
In a location where I am certain my sister will be secure

'Cause my family, know I don't play 'bout
Because my family is aware that I am serious and committed to protecting them