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K. Sparks feat. Dave Barz & Nickelus F Lyrics
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Got a down bitch, hit a lick on the Cutlass
Yeah my last chick was a trick for the substance
And now I'm stacking brick after brick of abundance
The chain hang fully
Step to a lame, not the chain gang bully
On the mic, I'm Sully (On the mic, I'm Sully)
And you best act right, 'cause I might get gully
Bullets hit your body and your body hits the ground
Simple mathematics, easy calculation
The only place you're safe is the cell at the station (Cell at the station)
Yes, you know I put the might on
And if you push my buttons, then I'm quick to turn the fight on
I'm ruckus, see it come true, bullets fly to cut you
Rob you off the beat and leave you screaming yelling Fuck you
Rob you off the beat and leave you screaming yelling Fuck you
Burn hot on the cuts like firewater
Wildin' in the booth just to get you niggas trying harder
Easy catch, while I pull into ya town rich
You niggas getting jelly letting secrets off in Crown Vics
I was never one to let the Ruger pop off
But stick ya fuckin' forehead in my busi' blow ya top off
I'll steal ya fuckin' knock-offs (Gimme that!)
And keep my real stones in a safe
Then proceed to use ya rocks to bust the lock off
It won't work
'Cause real diamonds don't bust
Like a nigga with no nuts, and no dick (Damn)
I second guess every word he say, 'cause at the end of the day
Everybody know you never supposed to trust no bitch (Who)
Testing is the muthafuckin' mic on
I flip the script and turn the muthafucking lights off
Testing is the muthafuckin' mic on
I flip the script and turn the muthafucking lights off
In the first set of lyrics, the rapper reflects on leaving behind a toxic relationship with a woman who was only interested in material possessions ("trick for the substance"). Now, he focuses on building his wealth and success ("stacking brick after brick of abundance"). The mention of the "chain hang fully" could symbolize his confidence and status, contrasting with the idea of a "chain gang bully" which represents intimidation and control. He asserts his dominance on the mic ("On the mic, I'm Sully") and warns others to respect him or face consequences ("you better run now").
The imagery of violence intensifies in the next lines with references to gunshots and bullets hitting bodies. The rapper warns that there are consequences for actions and that safety can only be found in a jail cell, highlighting the harsh realities of the streets. The aggressive tone continues as he talks about being ready to retaliate if provoked - expressing a readiness to defend himself at any cost.
Moving on to the next set of lyrics, the artist boasts about his skills in the music industry and his ability to outshine others ("Burn hot on the cuts like firewater / Wildin' in the booth just to get you niggas trying harder"). He showcases his confidence and craftiness, suggesting that he can easily outsmart his competition while flaunting his success by mentioning luxury cars like Crown Vics. The theme of betrayal also surfaces with lines about stealing and keeping real gems safe while using fake ones to break locks - a metaphor for protecting oneself from deceit.
The final portion of the lyrics delves into themes of mistrust and skepticism, cautioning against trusting others blindly, especially women ("Everybody know you never supposed to trust no bitch"). The artist emphasizes the importance of being aware of deceit and staying vigilant by testing and flipping situations to his advantage ("Testing is the muthafuckin' mic on / I flip the script and turn the muthafucking lights off"). This could signify his ability to control the narrative and protect himself from those who may try to deceive or undermine him. The overall message of the song seems to focus on empowerment, self-preservation, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes on the prize, ash turns to justice
Staying focused on the end goal, turning difficulties into successes
Got a down bitch, hit a lick on the Cutlass
Having a loyal partner, making a successful robbery
Yeah my last chick was a trick for the substance
Previous girlfriend was only interested in material things
And now I'm stacking brick after brick of abundance
Now accumulating wealth steadily
The chain hang fully
Showing off a heavy chain around the neck
Step to a lame, not the chain gang bully
Not intimidating others just because of a chain
On the mic, I'm Sully (On the mic, I'm Sully)
Implying he is a skilled rapper on the microphone
And you best act right, 'cause I might get gully
You better behave, as he can become aggressive
Click-clack pow, you better run now
Sound of a gun being cocked, indicating danger
Bullets hit your body and your body hits the ground
Result of being shot and falling down
Simple mathematics, easy calculation
Figuring out the consequences of actions
The only place you're safe is the cell at the station (Cell at the station)
Only safety is behind bars in a jail cell
Yes, you know I put the might on
Asserting his power and strength
And if you push my buttons, then I'm quick to turn the fight on
Warning that he will escalate things if provoked
I'm ruckus, see it come true, bullets fly to cut you
Causing chaos and destruction with gunfire
Rob you off the beat and leave you screaming yelling Fuck you
Stealing your flow and leaving you angry and defeated
Burn hot on the cuts like firewater
Performing with intense energy like a burning substance
Wildin' in the booth just to get you niggas trying harder
Acting crazy in the recording studio to challenge others
Easy catch, while I pull into ya town rich
Coming to your neighborhood wealthy and easy to spot
You niggas getting jelly letting secrets off in Crown Vics
Others feeling envious, revealing information in cars
I was never one to let the Ruger pop off
Not usually resorting to gun violence
But stick ya fuckin' forehead in my busi' blow ya top off
Provoking someone and causing them to get angry
I'll steal ya fuckin' knock-offs (Gimme that!)
Take your fake items and demand better quality
And keep my real stones in a safe
Protecting valuable possessions in a secure place
Then proceed to use ya rocks to bust the lock off
Using the fake items to break open a lock
It won't work
The plan will not be successful
Cause real diamonds don't bust
Authentic diamonds do not shatter or break
Like a nigga with no nuts, and no dick (Damn)
Comparing someone weak to someone lacking male anatomy
I second guess every word he say, 'cause at the end of the day
Doubting the credibility of someone's words by the end of the day
Everybody know you never supposed to trust no bitch (Who)
The universal caution against trusting untrustworthy people
Testing is the muthafuckin' mic on
Checking if the microphone is working properly
I flip the script and turn the muthafucking lights off
Changing the situation and creating darkness with a metaphorical switch
Testing is the muthafuckin' mic on
Double-checking the microphone functioning
I flip the script and turn the muthafucking lights off
Altering the scenario dramatically and metaphorically turning off the lights
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Adrian Arellano, Sayre Kelly
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