Coat Hanger
Latrell James Lyrics

What you know about a cold winter
Do you truly understand the hardships and challenges of enduring a cold winter?

Coat hanger as antenna
Using a coat hanger as an antenna implies making use of limited resources to connect and communicate.

You ain't really got the stamina
You lack the endurance and resilience needed to overcome obstacles.

You ain't really got that man in ya
You lack the qualities of strength and determination that define a true man.

Homeboy got a bug on em
The person referred to as 'homeboy' carries a burden or problem.

And the cereal box got a roach in it
Even the simplest things, like a cereal box, are tainted with difficulties and struggles.

Got not business living up in public housing
Living in public housing is not where you belong or aspire to be.

Gotta think how you approaching it
You need to carefully consider your approach and actions.

Neighbors look all in your bags at the door
Your neighbors intrude and inspect your belongings as you enter.

Section 8 building you know where I'm getting at somebody's ceiling is somebody's floor
Living in a Section 8 building highlights the concept of someone's progress being built upon the struggles of others.

Humble beginnings I mumble a sentence and get all my niggas up out of the hole
Despite humble origins, the singer uses their words and actions to uplift and support their friends from difficult situations.

Running a business, you'll tear your meniscus, it's fucking ridiculous to keep up with hov
Operating a business is full of challenges and can result in physical injuries, emphasizing the difficulty of keeping up with successful individuals like Jay-Z.

You ain't really got the stamina
Once again, it is emphasized that you lack the endurance and resilience needed.

You ain't really got the man power
You lack the strength and capability to handle the tasks or responsibilities.

Me verse the world with a Sig Sauer
The singer metaphorically presents themselves as taking on the world with a firearm, symbolizing their readiness for conflict.

Look through these eyes I seen big trauma
The artist has witnessed significant and impactful traumatic events.

That's the internet, that's the twin towers
Refers to the internet as a place where significant events, similar to the impact of the twin towers, occur or are witnessed.

We was in the crib for like 10,000 hours I pray to lord your swords sharp
The singer spent an extensive amount of time confined, and they express a hope for the strength and effectiveness of their allies.

Bringing everything but a butter knife
When confronting challenges, the singer brings everything possible to the table except something as insignificant as a butter knife.

I was psychopathic in my other life
In their past, the artist had a disturbed or abnormal mindset.

I was Charlie Manson on the China white
Like Charlie Manson, the artist had a dangerous personality or demeanor, possibly under the influence of powerful drugs.

There's a Charlie Wilson Tween you and I
A comparison is drawn between the artist and Charlie Wilson, suggesting a contrast or difference.

Catch Charlie horse tryna find my stride
Encountering significant obstacles or difficulties while trying to find their rhythm or pace.

Nigga eye for eye but it's privatized
Seeking revenge or retaliation, but in a more personal or individualized manner.

On the dotted line, bring the cyanide to your silent lunch
In a formal agreement or contract, the singer metaphorically brings something deadly or harmful to harm your silent and vulnerable moments.

They saying Diablo is fired up
Referring to Diablo, likely a nickname, as being highly motivated or energized.

The pumps on the side like fire truck
Metaphorically comparing their energy or drive to the pumps on the side of a fire truck.

What you know about a cold winter
Once again, questioning whether you truly understand the challenges of enduring a cold winter.

Coat hanger as antenna
Again, using a coat hanger as an antenna to symbolize utilizing limited resources for communication and connection.

You ain't really got the stamina
Continuing to emphasize your lack of endurance and resilience.

You ain't really got that man in ya
Reiterating that you lack the qualities of strength and determination that define a true man.