Have You Ever
Kevin Gates Lyrics

This for all the niggas that come up out the real slums, you know?
This is dedicated to all the individuals who have come from impoverished neighborhoods.

You was wearin' your uniform maybe three weeks in a row, you heard me?
You were consistently wearing the same clothes for three weeks.

Yeah, it's stains on your shirt, you know?
Yes, there are visible marks on your clothing.

Stains on your clothes, you heard me?
Marks or blemishes on the garments you are wearing.

Real talk, projects
This is a sincere statement about living in public housing.

Have you ever been treated like you wasn't shit? (wasn't shit)
Have you ever experienced being treated poorly, as if you were worthless?

Backstabbed by the niggas you was fuckin' with (fuckin' with)
Betrayed by the individuals you were associating with or involved with.

Laughed at by the niggas you was runnin' with (runnin' with)
Mocked or laughed at by the people you were hanging out with.

Treated bad by a bitch 'cause you wasn't rich (wasn't rich)
Subjected to mistreatment by a woman because you were not wealthy.

How many people had to walk and had to catch a ride? (what's up?)
How many individuals had to rely on walking or hitching rides for transportation?

The bus just passed by, but you wasn't there on time
The bus went by without you being able to catch it because you were late.

The club just let out and you not even fly (damn)
The nightclub just closed and you didn't even look stylish or impressive.

The block just shut down, you gotta stay and grind
The neighborhood just became inactive or unproductive, and you have to continue working hard.

The streets know, somebody play, it be a homicide (boom, boom)
In the streets, if someone engages in dangerous activities, it could lead to a murder.

Unanswered prayers make you start to not believe in God (what?)
When prayers go unanswered, it can make you question or lose faith in God.

Good nigga, then she forced you to the evil side
Even though you were a decent person, someone manipulated you into engaging in immoral behavior.

No transportation, different cars for you to keep a job
Lack of reliable transportation requires you to constantly find different ways to commute and maintain employment.

Family tellin' you to pray, but you so sick and tired
Your relatives encourage you to pray, but you are exhausted and fed up.

Hard to hold your head up if you don't even try
It is difficult to maintain confidence and self-esteem if you do not put in any effort.

In the ghetto where they celebrate when people die (What?)
In the impoverished neighborhood, they rejoice or find joy in the death of others.

But I believe in you, keep on reachin' for the sky
However, I have faith in you and encourage you to continue striving for your dreams.

Finally got on your shit, you graduated, you got your own spot (own spot)
You have finally taken control of your life, graduated, and acquired your own place.

Started off sellin' them nicks, you doin' your shit, went and got a whole block
You initially began by selling small amounts of drugs, but now you are managing an entire block.

Puttin' that dick on this lil' bitty bitch who did you wrong now
You are sexually satisfying this woman who previously mistreated you.

Brushed aluminum texture on your whip, your money strong now
Your car has a sleek brushed aluminum appearance, indicating that you are financially stable.

Prepay, that's a flip, you caught a play, then put the phone down (what up?)
Making a prepaid phone call and immediately hanging up is a way to execute a quick, profitable transaction.

Who you gettin' out your body with? Look, turn your tone down
Who are you engaging in sexual activity with? Look, lower your voice or attitude.

You ain't really with all that hyper shit, you pull that chrome out (that fire)
You are not fond of unnecessary aggression, but when pushed, you are willing to use firearms.

You drop fast, do the dash and hit the gas on 'em
You quickly flee the scene, accelerate, and speed away from your enemies.

Afghanistan with them racks, drop a bag on 'em
Metaphorically comparing yourself to a war zone, you carry large amounts of money and spend lavishly.

Turnin' nothin' into somethin', we gon' be alright
You are capable of transforming meager beginnings into something substantial, ensuring a positive outcome.

Went to Emit, spun some chips and now your dentures alright
After going to the casino Emit, gambling and winning a lot of money, you can now afford to fix your dentures.

Big body foreign, headlights
Driving a large foreign luxury car with impressive headlights.

Niggas sayin' I want it, I need it in my life, you heard me?
Individuals are expressing that they desire and require something in their lives.

And it's like a nigga wait 'til they get in front a ho
And it seems like some individuals only reveal their true intentions when they have the advantage.

And then get to tryna shit on me
And then attempt to disrespect or belittle me.

Man, you could've gave me that in the car, dick, you heard me? Ay
You should have been honest or upfront with me earlier, you know?

And the Rollie bust down
And the Rolex watch is adorned with diamonds.

And the Rollie bust down
And the Rolex watch is adorned with diamonds.

And the Rollie bust down
And the Rolex watch is adorned with diamonds.

And the Rollie bust down
And the Rolex watch is adorned with diamonds.