Rise to your feet little soldier
Encouraging someone to stand up and face the challenges ahead

Times are changing, yeah
The world is evolving and things aren't the same as before

See in order to get it
To achieve something, one has to put in effort and take action

You got to go out there and get it
Success won't come to you, you have to go after it

You got to know your mark
It's important to have a goal and know what you're aiming for

Take your mark
Prepare yourself for the challenge ahead

Let's go soldier
Get ready for action and move forward

Yo left yo left yo left right left
A call to march in sync as a united force

I'm feeling crazy
The artist is confident and ready to take on the world

I've got my mind made up
The artist is committed to their goals and won't let anything stop them

I'm in my fatigues and I'm ready for war
The artist is using war imagery to describe their readiness for the challenges ahead

Hear the drummer drumming
The artist is using drumming as a symbol of momentum and moving forward

This situation's my occupation
The artist is completely focused on their goals and sees them as a full-time job

A buffalo soldier that's just what we are
The artist is referencing the Bob Marley song 'Buffalo Soldier' and identifying with its message of being a warrior

Squatta
This is a slang term meaning to hide or lay low

And when you're digging your trenches soldiers make
A reference to the military tactic of preparing for battle by creating defensive positions

Sure you dig them deep
It's important to put in the necessary effort and preparation to succeed

Cuz the only way to survive this place in this time
The artist is acknowledging the difficulties of the current time and the need to be prepared to face them

Little homie is to never sleep
The artist is urging the listener to stay alert and aware of their surroundings

You see this war ain't in Iraq it's right here on the
The artist is speaking of the violence and danger that exists in their own community

Neighborhood streets
Referring to the streets as a dangerous, war-like environment

Well mother fuckers they're just living to die, welcome
The artist is suggesting that those who embrace violence are living in a self-destructive way

To the belly of the beast
The artist is using this phrase to refer to a dangerous, chaotic situation

You got a little bit of dro in yo pocket spark up and
A nod to using marijuana as a form of relaxation and escape from difficult circumstances

Put your mind at ease
Marijuana is seen as a way to relieve stress and calm down

Cuz you think they give a fuck about you for a second,
The artist is suggesting that those in power are not concerned with the welfare of the community

Ooh
An exclamation of frustration or recognition

You might as well be deceased
The artist is pointing out that the lack of concern from those in power could lead to destruction or even death in the community

Respect it and check it, the Southside where I sling
The artist is referring to their neighborhood and their involvement in selling drugs there

Still there's no stopping till the entire world is mine
The artist is using hyperbole to express their desire for success and domination

My coalition is firm, don't you be concerned
The artist is confident in their allies and friends

To live and die on the streets and tough lesson learned
The artist is referencing the harsh realities of life on the streets

Lord knows I ain't no killer but don't temp me
The artist is acknowledging their own moral uncertainty and the potential for violence in their environment

Cuz I can squeeze on my trigger until it's empty
The artist is identifying with the danger and violence of their surroundings

And you would never catch me slip food to militants
The artist is saying they wouldn't risk getting involved with militant groups

'Cause I'm surrounded by angels must be heaven sent
The artist is referring to their friends as 'angels' or protectors

Who me'
A rhetorical question, used to emphasize that the artist is not perfect

Live for the cause
The artist is living and working for a specific purpose or goal

Rap for the cause
The artist's music is a way of promoting their cause and spreading awareness

Ain't afraid to die for the cause, nooo
The artist is willing to risk their life for what they believe in

I keep looking at the snakes they full of in vic
The artist is recognizing the danger of those around them and the need to be cautious

Eyes bloodshot red I'm burning of sensi
The artist is using marijuana as a way to relax and deal with their situation

Harder the battle the sweeter the victory
The artist is acknowledging the difficulty of their circumstances, but also the sense of accomplishment that comes with success

And I'm ready to write my own verse of history
The artist is ready to create their own legacy, independent of the expectations of others

You can't tell me I never told yah boy
The artist is standing by their beliefs and convictions

You can't rhyme yah mother fucking Soulja Boy
A reference to the artist Soulja Boy, suggesting that there is no comparison between their styles

I'm fighting to survive the seeds of my own
The artist is facing their own failures and challenges

So I teach them lessons they need to know for when they
The artist is using their own experiences to educate and inform others

Get grown
The artist is preparing the next generation for the challenges to come

Say son you stay far from snitches and find a good girl
The artist is giving advice on avoiding dangerous situations

Boy keep far from her, haha
The artist is warning against the dangers of getting involved with the wrong people

Now keep your focus with your eye on the prize
The artist is emphasizing the importance of staying focused on goals

A million rise just for their rights, fuck it a million
The artist is talking about the importance of fighting for the rights of those who are oppressed

Die
A shocking statement, emphasizing the seriousness of the struggle

Drop to your knees and hold your head to the sky
The artist is urging the listener to pray and keep faith

Say a prayer for the lord soldier that you need to fly
An appeal to the divine for help and guidance

Dear lord the hour is upon us
A prayer to God for help and protection

As we engage in battle be merciful upon our souls
The artist is asking for mercy and protection in the midst of a dangerous situation

Grant us the strength so we may overcome the danger
An appeal for strength and resilience in the face of adversity

That lay in our way
The artist is acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead

Let us pray soldiers
An invitation to unite in prayer and ask for divine assistance

Our father, who arth in heaven hallowed be thy name
Quoting the Lord's Prayer, asking for guidance and blessings from God

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
An acknowledgement of God's sovereignty and a willingness to submit to His plan

On earth as it is in heaven
A desire to see God's will done on earth and His blessings poured out on humanity

Give us this day, our daily bread
A prayer for provision and sustenance

And forgive us of our trespasses
A request for forgiveness for past mistakes

As we forgive those who trespass against us
A recognition of the need to forgive others as we ourselves are forgiven

And stop the war
A plea for an end to the violence and conflict that exists in the community