Give and Take
Kembe X Lyrics

sometimes i lay flat and stare at the fucking ceiling
I often find myself lying on my back looking up at the ceiling with blank thoughts in my mind.

beg myself to trust religion
I often plead with myself to believe in religion and its teachings.

though nothings simple as sinnin
I understand that sinning is not a simple matter and comes with many consequences.

when alone in my room, i transcribe my anti's
When I'm alone in my room, I write down my thoughts and opinions regarding things that I'm against.

tried battlin my damn pride and lost by a landslide
I attempted to fight against my pride, but I was unable to do so and ultimately lost by a great margin.

excuse the height of my pants, i hate to offend
Please forgive me if my pants are worn higher than usual, I don't mean to offend anyone.

pretendin to give a fuck, while establishin where i stand
I often pretend to care about something while actually trying to establish my true beliefs and opinions in the matter.

my guy.push bars and grams, it's just supply and demand
My associate sells drugs which are in demand, so it's just a matter of supply and demand.

fuck drugs
I completely disagree with drug culture and its negative effects.

i stay regrettin gettin high when i land
I often regret getting high when I come back down to reality.

don't make your fellow wrongdoers familiar.
Do not associate yourself with other criminals, as the same person you commit crimes with could also be the same person that ends up being your killer.

cause shit, the same nigga that kill witcha'll kill ya
The same person that kills someone you know could also end up killing you one day.

we all lose it once, shit stop the violence
We all make mistakes and lose control at times, and it's important to stop the cycle of violence.

cause we all come from one big drop
As humans, we all originate from the same common ancestor.

this tribe shit is life changin
Belonging to a tribe and having a sense of community can be a life-changing experience.

i'm tryna make some shit for the burbs
I am attempting to produce music that resonates with people living in the suburbs.

without some city niggas trippin like "that shit for the birds"
I hope to produce music that suburbanites can enjoy without getting criticized by city people who don't like it.

i hit licks then dip we speedin down dixie
I quickly and efficiently complete petty thefts and then leave the scene while driving down Dixie Road.

it's real, fuck the shit that you heard.
This is real, and ignore any rumors or gossip.

it's like fuck it, since most of our daddies done moved away i been livin kinda grimy, just getting me through the day like checking yourself for leaks, when you're trying to hit a stain there's only so much you can save and only so much you can take, aww
Life can be tough when your father is absent, and I've been living a rough life just trying to make it through each day. It's like checking a car for leaks when trying to accomplish something, there's only so much you can save, and eventually, you will reach your limits.

i heard my old shit was dull, touched with elegance stepped into my closet and skullfucked the skeletons as well as what's been goin around
I've been told that my old music was too polished and elegant, so I went back to find some secrets and skeletons in my closet as well as listen to what others are saying.

new fans, say that kembe x been goin to town for shoe fans, come walk a mile inside my varsity blues my new dance is 'the clown'...CLOWNIN yo goof ass move slick, move fast sneak just so they can't see me my green is cabrini my project should shoot past we fuckin these tracks, the instrumentals got loose ass my rearview show the ruins of them goofies i blew past must be maturation, movin up to a new class where doobies get blew fast new work, new cash uh
My new followers think that I'm doing well, especially in the shoe department. I invite you to walk in my shoes and experience what I'm going through. I've got a new dance called 'the clown' because it's so ridiculous. I move and act fast, trying not to draw too much attention to myself. I am from Cabrini and represent the project culture. The instrumentals on our tracks are so good that they can't be contained. I can see the people I've left behind in my rearview mirror. I'm maturing and moving up to a new class of musician, one where smoking doobies is a common occurrence.

i ain't sayin i got hate to harbor i'm just here for what you owe me, and i hate to barter bitches nowadays is ungreatful they love you then they hate you time to clean the slate nigga
I'm not holding onto any ill will, but I'm here to collect what you rightfully owe me, and I don't like negotiating. Women these days are ungrateful; they'll show you love one moment and then hate you the next. It's high time to start fresh and put everything behind us.

sometimes i lay flat and stare at the fucking ceiling
I often find myself lying on my back looking up at the ceiling with blank thoughts in my mind.

beg myself to trust religion
I often plead with myself to believe in religion and its teachings.

though nothings simple as sinnin
I understand that sinning is not a simple matter and comes with many consequences.

when alone in my room, i transcribe my anti's
When I'm alone in my room, I write down my thoughts and opinions regarding things that I'm against.

tried battlin my damn pride and lost by a landslide
I attempted to fight against my pride, but I was unable to do so and ultimately lost by a great margin.

excuse the height of my pants, i hate to offend
Please forgive me if my pants are worn higher than usual, I don't mean to offend anyone.

pretendin to give a fuck, while establishin where i stand
I often pretend to care about something while actually trying to establish my true beliefs and opinions in the matter.

my guy.push bars and grams, it's just supply and demand
My associate sells drugs which are in demand, so it's just a matter of supply and demand.

fuck drugs
I completely disagree with drug culture and its negative effects.

i stay regrettin gettin high when i land
I often regret getting high when I come back down to reality.

don't make your fellow wrongdoers familiar.
Do not associate yourself with other criminals, as the same person you commit crimes with could also be the same person that ends up being your killer.

cause shit, the same nigga that kill witcha'll kill ya
The same person that kills someone you know could also end up killing you one day.

we all lose it once, shit stop the violence
We all make mistakes and lose control at times, and it's important to stop the cycle of violence.

cause we all come from one big drop
As humans, we all originate from the same common ancestor.

this tribe shit is life changin
Belonging to a tribe and having a sense of community can be a life-changing experience.

i'm tryna make some shit for the burbs
I am attempting to produce music that resonates with people living in the suburbs.

without some city niggas trippin like "that shit for the birds"
I hope to produce music that suburbanites can enjoy without getting criticized by city people who don't like it.

i hit licks then dip we speedin down dixie
I quickly and efficiently complete petty thefts and then leave the scene while driving down Dixie Road.

it's real, fuck the shit that you heard.
This is real, and ignore any rumors or gossip.

it's like fuck it, since most of our daddies done moved away i been livin kinda grimy, just getting me through the day like checking yourself for leaks, when you're trying to hit a stain there's only so much you can save and only so much you can take, aww
Life can be tough when your father is absent, and I've been living a rough life just trying to make it through each day. It's like checking a car for leaks when trying to accomplish something, there's only so much you can save, and eventually, you will reach your limits.

fuck it. since most of our daddies done moved away i been livin kinda grimy, just getting me through the day like looking over your parents, they tearing up through the wake there's only so much you can save, and only so much you can take, aww
Life can be tough when your father is absent, and I've been living a rough life just trying to make it through each day. It's like attending a funeral and watching your mourning parents, there's only so much you can do, and eventually, you will reach your limits.

"my mans kembe said he'd like to make a shout out to. the village ambition chicago 2008ighties savemoney all his listeners... oh yeah, and everyone he's spoken to in the last month.he fucks with you"
Kembe X would like to give a shoutout to the Village, Ambition Chicago, 2008ighties, SaveMoney, and all of his listeners. He would also like to thank everyone he has spoken to within the last month and appreciates your support.