Can't Get Away
Lil Flip Feat. Lyfe Jennings Lyrics

Who!
Lil' Flip starts the song with an expression of excitement and energy.

Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Lyfe Jennings responds with ad-libs that create a musical interlude to Lil' Flip's opening.

(Talk to 'em, Lyfe)
Lil' Flip encourages Lyfe Jennings to speak up and make his point with this exclamation.

I just can't go
The repetitive chorus line emphasizes the singer's feeling of being stuck or trapped.

I just can't stay
He feels equally unable to remain where he is or leave his current situation.

I just can't
Lyfe is unsure how to move forward or backwards, and feels stuck in place.

You just won't
He blames external factors for his inability to progress or change his circumstances.

I just can't get away
The repetition of this line throughout the chorus serves to solidify the feeling of entrapment in the song.

Ghetto mind state!
Lil' Flip starts his verse by acknowledging the reality of his upbringing and the effect it has had on his mindset.

At fifteen, I was making moves
The artist was already involved in illegal activities at a young age, out of necessity or desire for money.

Drinking beer, shooting dice at school
He chose to prioritize making money and having a good time over a traditional education or job.

When most niggas had a nine to five shit
While many of his peers were working regular jobs, Lil' Flip was already heavily involved in the street life.

On the block, we making nine to five grand
The singer highlights the potential for profit in illegal activities and contrasts it to the financial limitations of more traditional jobs.

Each day, yeah, we got cheap yay (holla)
He describes the abundance of drugs available in his community, highlighting its prevalence and accessibility.

My niggas on lock, they called me on three way
Even when his friends are incarcerated, they remain connected through phone calls.

The hood hot like a crock pot
The situation in his neighborhood is tense and dangerous, akin to the boiling heat of a crockpot.

Dope fiends cutting yards for a twenty piece of crack rock
The desperation of those addicted to drugs is evident in their willingness to do menial tasks for small amounts of their drug of choice.

Around my way, ain't nobody watching Matlock
The singer describes the reality of his neighborhood, which is busy with illegal activity and disinterested in legal, mainstream entertainment.

We tryin' to hot wire cars and break pad locks
He describes the illegal activities he and his peers engage in, which include stealing cars and breaking into homes.

Turn soft to hard, drop it in Glad locks
He describes the process of turning drugs from a liquid to a solid form, which is then stored in plastic baggies for sale.

And drive flashy cars, and get mad props
The goal of the illegal activity is to make money that can then be spent on status symbols that will garner the artist respect.

And still I won't change
Despite the potential dangers and consequences, the artist is committed to this way of life and style of obtaining wealth.

Last week they caught my partner with a block of 'caine
The dangers of his lifestyle are exemplified by the arrest of his friend and/or business partner for drugs.

And can't no amount of money stop the pain
Despite the financial success the illegal activity may bring, it cannot fix the emotional and physical repercussions of criminal activity.

They gave him thirty-five years
The consequences of criminal activity are severe and can result in a long-term prison sentence.

His momma went insane
The consequences of his friend's arrest have affected not only the arrested party, but also their family members.

Coming up with no father figure
The singer experienced childhood without a traditionally-present father, which likely impacted his upbringing and contributed to his mindset.

I guess that made me a harder nigga (Why?)
The artist is implying that his lack of a father figure made him more resilient and better able to handle difficult situations.

'Cause I don't like to ask for shit
The artist is self-sufficient and independent and prefers to take care of himself rather than seek help.

When I came in the game with a half a brick (Yes!)
He is referencing his entry into the world of illicit drug sales, and his initial success at it.

But I ain't telling lil' kids to go that route
Despite his past and current illegal activities, he is cautioning against others replicating his actions.

But is on TV everyday, like they don't know that route
The prevalence of illegal activity in media and pop culture influences young people and makes criminal behavior feel normalized.

And lil' girls being fast
The artist is critical of young girls who try to grow up too quickly and engage in sexual behavior before they're mature enough to do so.

Being grown, tryin' to flirt
He is referring to young girls trying to act as though they are adults, and actively flirting with men.

Leaving home wearing pants
He is referencing the now-outdated message that women should only wear dresses or skirts outside of the house, implying these girls are leaving their homes dressed too provocatively.

Then change into a skirt
These same young girls then may attempt to cover up their provocative dress by changing into something more 'appropriate'.

Huh!
Lil' Flip interjects with an exclamation of frustration or confusion.

I live in the ghetto
The singer acknowledges his physical location and the realities of living there.

I stay in the ghetto (Yeah!)
He chooses to remain in the ghetto despite its challenges and hardships.

Run up grown, I'm spraying that metal
The artist warns of his willingness to engage in violent behavior if someone crosses him or his interests.

'Cause ain't shit sweet around my way
The artist emphasizes the difficult and sometimes dangerous circumstances of his neighborhood and lifestyle.

All I know is one thing: how to get paid (Yeah!)
Despite his harsh surroundings, he has found a way to profit and provide for himself, and that prioritization is necessary for survival.

With Lyfe on the hook, I know we got another hit
The singer is confident that his collaborator's singing will make the song successful and resonate with listeners.

This motivational music
The song is meant to inspire and encourage listeners to persevere in their own lives, despite challenges they may encounter.

I know you feeling this (Hey!)
He acknowledges that the message of the song is likely resonating with listeners and hopes it makes an impact.

And I was raised in a church
Despite his current actions and lifestyle, the artist has a foundation in religious upbringing.

But where I'm from, you gotta do that work
The pervasive and visible reality of poverty in his neighborhood has caused him to resort to illegal activity, despite his religious background.

Why everybody tryin' to bring me down?
The artist feels that those around him are acting in ways that negatively affect him or his success.

Because of me they respect H-town
He has contributed to his hometown's legacy and reputation, and he feels he deserves some credit or respect for that.

Look, I was here when y'all wasn't around
He is highlighting his own longevity and dedication to his craft compared to others who are more recently attempting to achieve success.

The first week you did alright
He sees his self-proclaimed rivals as having only achieved short-term, undeserved success.

But then that shit went down
He believes that these others will eventually fail or fall out of favor, and that he will remain successful.

They tell you you were born to die
Lyfe Jennings starts his verse with a bleak perspective on human existence and mortality.

Yo' mama - she was born to cry
He then reflects on the pain and suffering experienced by mothers generally.

Yo' woman - she was born to lie
Jennings then shifts to a specific situation of a woman lying, which could refer to romantic relationships or other interactions.

Hold you down so you can't rely
This woman is holding the artist down or otherwise restricting his independence or ability to succeed.

I tell you that it's all a lie
He pushes back against the initial negativity of his verse and implies that things can change for the better.

Young nigga, you just gotta try
He is now speaking directly to a young person, encouraging them to persevere despite feeling downtrodden or defeated.

Keep your eyes up on the sky
He encourages this young person to focus on their dreams and aspirations, rather than the negativity around them.

Don't let your dreams pass you by
He emphasizes the importance of holding onto one's ambitions and not giving up on them.

'Cause somebody said
The song ends with this ambiguous line that leaves the listener to imagine their own interpretation or application.