Hunger
L-Fresh the Lion Lyrics

We use to pray before we ate the jack
Before we consumed our meager meals, we would offer our prayers

Call it holy mackerel
We humorously refer to the food as sacred fish

Ain't no salmon it's just famine
There is no abundance or prosperity, only hunger

Tryna come up on a satchel
We strive to gain some wealth and improve our circumstances

That's a sack, filled with racks from pushing packs
It's a bag containing money earned from selling drugs

Ain't talking Lambo
We don't mean Lamborghini, there's no luxury here

In the field
Out on the streets, dealing with the harsh reality of life

Fiends dancing for them samples call'em Sambo
Drug addicts eagerly craving and dancing for a taste, reminiscent of a racist caricature

Slap box, release the anger that we channeled
Engaging in physical fights to let out the built-up frustration

Sukkahs started sending ammo
Enemies began arming themselves and preparing for conflict

Now a death is an example
When someone is killed, it serves as a warning to others

Of how a coward dies a million times
A person without courage experiences constant fear and regret

It's plain and simple
It's a straightforward truth

That lack of courage is like curry
Not having bravery is as disappointing as a bland curry dish

They serve you on the menu
Your weakness and vulnerability make you an easy target

Identifying bodies by their dentals
Using dental records to determine the identities of deceased individuals

Fire off extended magazines to guarantee
Shooting with extended gun magazines to ensure

You get your issue
You receive the repercussions or consequences

Graduated from revolvers to them semi-auto pistols
Transitioned from using revolvers to semi-automatic pistols

Hustlers tryna conjure a dollar from triple nickels
People in the hustle are attempting to make money from small opportunities

Dogs will sick them for acting pussy on your timeline
Enemies will attack those who display cowardice online

Adolescents testing heat and catch a burn from hot iron
Young individuals are experimenting with firearms and facing dangerous consequences

Get wealthy or die trying
The pursuit of wealth becomes a life or death situation

Cause Kya got a luxury fetish
Because Kya desires luxury and opulence

Cash in the stash is king
Having a significant amount of cash hidden away is the ultimate power

I'll never be a slave to credit nigga
I refuse to become enslaved to debt or rely on credit

Spam chunks in spaghetti, them times was kind of rough
We had to resort to adding inexpensive canned meat to our pasta, indicating a difficult period

Stressing over snowy days, hoping momma's check would come
Worrying about harsh winter conditions while relying on a delayed payment from the mother

Ignited pilots with a lighter and the sports section
Lighting up homemade marijuana joints using a lighter and newspaper sports articles

Daddy's drunken driving kept my granny in her bible lessons
Because of our father's intoxicated driving, our grandmother stayed committed to her religious studies

Reminiscing on my adolescence gives me overdrive
Reflecting on my youth brings forth intense emotions and motivation

Working overtime
Putting in extra effort and hours

Niggas flashing like they don't know it's mine
Others are flaunting their possessions as if they forgot I owned them

Claiming every dime
Taking credit for every bit of money earned

That nine like itemized deductions
The gun, like detailed tax deductions, is a methodical and calculated tool

Tax season, mac's squeezing
During tax season, there is increased violence as firearms are used

Reloaded drums is the repercussions
Having additional ammunition leads to inevitable consequences

No deep discussions when your ribs is touching
When you are struggling with hunger, there is no time for profound conversations

Fiends is lunching
Drug addicts are desperate for their fix, acting like wild animals in search of food

Batch was busted
The supply of drugs was confiscated or ruined

Waisted hustle, feeling like we back to nothing
Our efforts and hard work seem wasted, making us feel like we've returned to a state of emptiness

Ain't no hope, the streets ain't showing love
There is a lack of optimism, as the harsh realities of the streets offer no kindness or support

Find a dope to rope and sell them dove soap
Trying to find a foolish person to deceive and sell counterfeit drugs

We ain't no what it was
We don't know what the future holds or what will happen

Fuck yo buzz
Disregarding and disrespecting someone's popularity or influence

Niggas ain't getting wealthy swiping EBT
People aren't becoming financially successful by misusing government assistance cards

So they kicking in your door and going shopping
Therefore, they resort to breaking into your home and stealing in order to fulfill their desires

Like it's QVC
As if they are shopping on a television network like QVC

Slug you with that Louie V
Shoot you with a bullet from a Louis Vuitton-branded firearm

Then strip you out your Louie V
Afterward, they would rob you and take away your Louis Vuitton possessions

Don't make my gangsters choose
Don't force my associates involved in illegal activities to make difficult decisions

Cause if it's you or me it's you nigga
Because if it comes down to you or me, it will be you who suffers the consequences

See how we move and how you move it ain't the same
Observe the difference between our actions and yours, they are not comparable

I roll with wolves and boy you looking like the prey
I associate myself with dangerous individuals, and you appear vulnerable and easy to exploit

It's time to eat we grabbing forks and grabbing plates
We are preparing to seize opportunities and achieve success

These hunger pains gon have us playing hunger games
The desperation and struggles we face will force us to engage in a dangerous competition for survival