This Life
Kodak Black Lyrics
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You know, when niggas fall victim to the system
Nigga get accustom to the street violence
Damn, I've been fucked up and got caught up in this life (shit deep)
I've been tryin', but I can't get my circle right (niggas crazy)
It's consequences and repercussions when you thuggin' (I'm out here thuggin')
I'm doin' my thing, so now they trippin' all of a sudden (I be trippin' on em)
Road runnin', state to state, I just been duffin' (I just been duffin')
Yeah, you pretty, but your personality ugly, girl
She gon be up for me, even when I'm strugglin'
My daddy left us, left us at the house with nothin'
But I ain't trippin', I kind of like what I'm becomin'
Once a nigga get a little fetty, boy, they comin' (you know they comin')
Ready or not, you better be ready, cause they comin' (cause they comin')
Keep it real with yourself, fuck a bitch (fuck a bitch)
You just gotta remain yourself, never switch (never change that)
I'm the last nigga left to do this shit (the only one)
Because it ain't nobody else doin' this shit (the chosen one)
I'm still workin', I ain't perfect, but I'm tryin' (but I'm tryin')
Mama, I don't like to see you when you cryin' (fuck you cryin' for?)
Even though I'm probably the reason why you cryin' (wipe your eyes out)
Cause I be in some shit, majority of the time (we fine though)
Stick and move, and I'm maneuverin', and I be swift (swift)
Road runnin', it be hard to catch my trail (hard to catch my trail)
Your life ain't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift (it's still a gift)
You can have all the money in the world, you still a bitch (you still a bitch)
Why you out here, flaggin', like you bout that life (he ain't bout that life)
When you want another nigga, black and white (nigga deaf as hell)
I'm just doin' what the fuck I want, cause this my life (cause this my life)
Already got it, I ain't tryna earn no stripes (I ain't tryna earn no stripes)
Now everybody wanna text me, but nobody sent my kite (ain't nobody sent me no fix)
I was livin' in the dark, but I'm just blessed to see the light
You know I hit them with that poker, but I'm special with the mic
I done took so much in losses, thought I'd never get it right (get it right)
Dancin' with the devil will have you sittin' up in the cell block
Nigga ain't give me shit, out here gettin' licks, I had to sell rock
All I wanted was my dope boy Reeve, fuck the shell top
No diversity, we just burnin' in a meltin' pot
Young niggas wylin', we just burnin' round here, breakin' out
Everybody know that you get locked up, go to sellin' out
I use to fuck with bruh, I hear he tellin' now
In Kodak Black's song "This Life," he reflects on his experiences living in the street environment and highlights its associated complexities. The lyrics emphasize the consequences and repercussions of living in the streets and how it becomes the norm for a particular demographic of people. The lines "Shit just crazy dawg, you know, when niggas fall victim to the system, nigga gets accustomed to the street violence" represents the harsh reality of individuals who feel they have no other option than to resort to a life of crime, and it becomes normalized against their will. Kodak Black also acknowledges that he is not perfect and is still trying to figure things out. He highlights the challenges he faces, including being on the run, his father leaving home, and his mother's tears. However, he remains committed to staying true to himself, and he urges others to do so as well.
The song discusses how difficult it is to break out of poverty and how individuals who become entrenched in such a lifestyle can be trapped within it. It speaks to the physical, emotional, and psychological toll that a life of crime can have. As Kodak Black raps in the lyrics, "Dancin' with the devil will have you sittin' up in the cell block, Nigga ain't give me shit, out here gettin' licks, I had to sell rock." Here, Kodak Black is commenting on the lack of opportunities in his environment, and how this fact frequently led him to the wrong side of the law. The song paints a sobering picture of the street lifestyle that many individuals live through in America and offers a glimpse into the various issues that are prevalent in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Shit just crazy dawg
The current situation is unbelievable
You know, when niggas fall victim to the system
People get trapped in the system
Nigga get accustom to the street violence
They start to see street violence as normal
Damn, I've been fucked up and got caught up in this life (shit deep)
I have been deeply involved in this difficult lifestyle
I've been tryin', but I can't get my circle right (niggas crazy)
I am unable to surround myself with trustworthy people
It's consequences and repercussions when you thuggin' (I'm out here thuggin')
There are negative consequences to living a life of crime
I'm doin' my thing, so now they trippin' all of a sudden (I be trippin' on em)
People are suddenly jealous of my success
I ain't trippin', I'm just tryna get this money (I'm just tryna get this money)
I am focused on making money and ignoring the negativity
Road runnin', state to state, I just been duffin' (I just been duffin')
I travel constantly, making money in different states
Yeah, you pretty, but your personality ugly, girl
Your physical beauty does not make up for your poor personality
She gon be up for me, even when I'm strugglin'
My girl will support me even in difficult times
My daddy left us, left us at the house with nothin'
My father abandoned us and we had nothing
But I ain't trippin', I kind of like what I'm becomin'
I am accepting of who I am becoming
Once a nigga get a little fetty, boy, they comin' (you know they comin')
Once you have money, people will come after you
Ready or not, you better be ready, cause they comin' (cause they comin')
You need to be prepared for people to come after you
Keep it real with yourself, fuck a bitch (fuck a bitch)
Be honest with yourself and forget about women
You just gotta remain yourself, never switch (never change that)
Stay true to who you are and never change
I'm the last nigga left to do this shit (the only one)
I am the only one left doing this
Because it ain't nobody else doin' this shit (the chosen one)
I am the chosen one to do this
I'm still workin', I ain't perfect, but I'm tryin' (but I'm tryin')
I am still working and trying my best, but I am not perfect
Mama, I don't like to see you when you cryin' (fuck you cryin' for?)
I do not want to see my mother cry
Even though I'm probably the reason why you cryin' (wipe your eyes out)
My actions have likely caused my mother to cry, but she should wipe her eyes and move on
Cause I be in some shit, majority of the time (we fine though)
I am often in trouble, but everything will be fine
Stick and move, and I'm maneuverin', and I be swift (swift)
I am always on the move, and I am quick and efficient at it
Road runnin', it be hard to catch my trail (hard to catch my trail)
I travel so much, it is hard to track my location
Your life ain't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift (it's still a gift)
Even though my life is not perfect, it is still valuable
You can have all the money in the world, you still a bitch (you still a bitch)
Money does not define your character
Why you out here, flaggin', like you bout that life (he ain't bout that life)
Stop pretending to be something you are not
When you want another nigga, black and white (nigga deaf as hell)
You are in trouble when you mess with someone, no matter their race
I'm just doin' what the fuck I want, cause this my life (cause this my life)
I am living my life the way I want to, regardless of others
Already got it, I ain't tryna earn no stripes (I ain't tryna earn no stripes)
I have already earned my place, I do not need to prove myself anymore
Now everybody wanna text me, but nobody sent my kite (ain't nobody sent me no fix)
People only reach out to me when they want something from me, but no one has supported me
I was livin' in the dark, but I'm just blessed to see the light
I used to be in a bad place, but I am now grateful to be in a better place
You know I hit them with that poker, but I'm special with the mic
I am skilled at both gambling and rapping
I done took so much in losses, thought I'd never get it right (get it right)
I have experienced many losses, but I never gave up on getting things right
Dancin' with the devil will have you sittin' up in the cell block
Getting involved with dangerous activities will lead to jail time
Nigga ain't give me shit, out here gettin' licks, I had to sell rock
I had to sell drugs because no one helped me financially
All I wanted was my dope boy Reeve, fuck the shell top
I just wanted to make money selling drugs, I did not care about material possessions
No diversity, we just burnin' in a meltin' pot
There is no diversity in our community, we are all the same
Young niggas wylin', we just burnin' round here, breakin' out
Young people are acting recklessly and causing chaos in our community
Everybody know that you get locked up, go to sellin' out
Everyone knows that people will snitch when they are in jail
I use to fuck with bruh, I hear he tellin' now
I used to associate with someone, but now I hear that he is snitching to the police
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adam. p.
this will always be one of the best albums of all time
Truck God
Not the whole album, but the songs like this yea…lil big pac was better to me
Jomar Maitland
This song really speak to me I could relate to it on so many levels in my life rn
Sour Clout
Kodak is one of the best rappers ever tbh
Janky PROMOTERS
He the goat
Luke Glickman
for sure one of the greatest of all time
Lousiano
@Luke Glickman his word play different and not recycled 🔥
Zjwardlow
Anytime I b stresssing I bump this whole Mixtape 🔥💯
florida unrelese ent
2022 still touch my soul
Adel Valentine
Underrated‼️ 2022 Still going hard