The Intro
L.E Lyrics

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Starting off the song with an expression of emphasis or hesitation before diving into the real themes of the song

The streets of my city be gritty
The environment of the city is rough, tough and not easy to get by

Young niggaz pack plenty, and ain't never show no pity
Young people carry weapons and have a lack of empathy towards others, causing them to do whatever it takes to survive

Many die on streets of concrete, blasted from the heat
There are many fatalities in the city caused by gunfire and rising temperatures

From under the seat, niggaz just tryin' to make ends meat
People are carrying guns under their car seats just to make enough money to survive

Trying to eat, day to day livin' with no religion
Survival is the top priority for people in the city, and religious beliefs don't play a major role in their day-to-day lives

Luxury cars, and this money got my full attention
People in the city put a high value on expensive cars and money, sometimes to their own detriment

School teachers and the preachers don't know what to teach us
Even those in positions of authority and education are unsure how to educate and guide those in the city

They don't get a second look without them ghetto features
People in the city aren't being given a fair chance to be seen without being judged by the way they look or where they come from

Created so the non-pigmentated rated
Popular culture is often geared towards those who are not of color

Pornographic caught they children learn the words and say it
Children are being exposed to inappropriate content and are mimicking it

Save the monsters, but don't nobody know the lord
Society is more concerned with fictional creatures rather than focusing on a higher power or spirituality

Status depends on the baddest shit you can afford
People in the city are judged by what they can buy and how impressive their possessions are

And look at me I'm in the middle of the confusion
The artist is caught in the middle of the chaos that surrounds him

Crime in my blood and I need a transfusion
The artist feels like he's entwined with criminal elements and needs a change

Take it how you want to take it
The artist wants the audience to interpret the song as they see fit

I gotta twist and break it
The artist needs to manipulate the song to make it stand out from others

Make it shine to distinguish from the ones who fake it
The artist thinks it's important to prioritize authenticity and originality in his music

and if it comes out raw, and uncontrollable
The artist is okay with the song coming out in its most genuine form, even if it's not perfect

Money's foldable, fuck a hip-hop quoteable
The artist isn't interested in making a song that's catchy or will be frequently quoted on social media or in music culture

Nobody felt what I was feeling when I wrote this shit
The experiences and feelings that the artist expresses in the song come from a place only he can truly understand

Broke this shit, but that ain't new so I can cope with this
The artist isn't bothered by the fact that he's had to create the song with limited resources and is used to making the best of what he has

Hope it get better for those who don't get a chance
The artist wants people who don't have the opportunities he's had to have better experiences

To advance, and dig the shit I be saying
The artist wants people to listen to and appreciate his message

You know what might make what I say a little clearer
The artist believes that people would better understand his message if they took a closer look at themselves

If mothafuckers judge the one they see in the mirror
The artist believes that people should focus on examining themselves and their own actions before judging others