Brothers
Lil Tjay Lyrics


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Big bag don't mean everything wavy (JD on tha Track)
I got ninety-nine problems like JAY-Z
Caught a felony, judge tried to slave me
Lost my grandmother, R.I.P. Mavy
I got money and niggas moved shady (ProtegeBeatz)
With my brother, I put that on baby
My first car, I might cop a Mercedes
At the stu' every day, can't be lazy

Bodies drop all the time, I don't feel nothin'
Swear to God y'all gon' make me go kill somethin'
Told my shooters no mercy or chill button
I done been through so much, I don't feel nothin'
I was down off the drugs, I'm exuded
I was locked in my cell 'bout to lose it
They be watchin' me, clockin' my movements
They be plottin' on catchin' me snoozin'
Bodies drop all the time, I don't feel nothin'
Swear to God y'all gon' make me go kill somethin'
Told my shooters no mercy or chill button
I done been through so much, I don't feel nothin'
I was down off the drugs, I'm exuded
I was locked in my cell 'bout to lose it
They be watchin' me, clockin' my movements
They be plottin' on catchin' me snoozin'

I be shittin', I make it look easy
I was innocent, they ain't believe me
Ain't no lie, I be seein' illusions
I can't figure who real, it's confusin'
I can't wait to get used to this lifestyle
I remember, it could've been lights out
Bitches see me and scream, "Lil Tjay"
Had to fuck up the spot for my b-day
Hit the telly and catch me a BJ
Fuck this love, I don't want me a skeezay
Give her dick, now she feel like she need me
I'm too high, always smokin' on GG
Bankroll, had to stack my chips (bankroll)
SB, I'ma jack my shit (SB)
I know these niggas gon' hate me
I've been workin' hard, drivin' me crazy

Big bag don't mean everything wavy
I got ninety-nine problems like JAY-Z
Caught a felony, judge tried to slave me
Lost my grandmother, R.I.P. Mavy
I got money and niggas moved shady
With my brother, I put that on baby
My first car, I might cop a Mercedes
At the stu' every day, can't be lazy

Bodies drop all the time, I don't feel nothin'
Swear to God y'all gon' make me go kill somethin'
Told my shooters no mercy or chill button
I done been through so much, I don't feel nothin'
I was down off the drugs, I'm exuded
I was locked in my cell 'bout to lose it
They be watchin' me, clockin' my movements
They be plottin' on catchin' me snoozin'
Bodies drop all the time, I don't feel nothin'
Swear to God y'all gon' make me go kill somethin'
Told my shooters no mercy or chill button
I done been through so much, I don't feel nothin'
I was down off the drugs, I'm exuded
I was locked in my cell 'bout to lose it
They be watchin' me, clockin' my movements
They be plottin' on catchin' me snoozin'

Losin' my cousin, that shit got me two-faced
When I look up, I be fightin' a new case
I stayed in that ghetto so I had a roommate
Auntie fightin' cancer, know that she losin'
Single parent, I depend on my mama
Life in jail, I can't depend on my father
Streets for real, I depend on my choppa
Streets for real, they stopped Varney from walkin'
My soul hurt, my soul hurt
The streets say they fuckin' with the old Durk
Mixed my Percs with the cough syrup
Made her suck my dick 'til her jaws hurt
I'ma say, "Cap," when the bitch start choosin'
I'm in the trap with a whole lotta Uzis
I blew me a bag when I took her to Gucci
Got free clothes, I was fuckin' with a booster
My life changed fast, my homie turned to a rat
I'd rather be snake, that's slatt (that's slatt)
He a straight ho, that nigga pussy, he cap
That nigga pussy, he cap, oh
I vouch to be the streets
Vouch to kill all my enemies, yeah
I vouch to keep the peace
You don't want war, stay out the streets, yeah

Bodies drop all the time, I don't feel nothin'
Swear to God y'all gon' make me go kill somethin'
Told my shooters no mercy or chill button
I done been through so much, I don't feel nothin'
I was down off the drugs, I'm exuded
I was locked in my cell 'bout to lose it
They be watchin' me, clockin' my movements
They be plottin' on catchin' me snoozin'
Bodies drop all the time, I don't feel nothin'
Swear to God y'all gon' make me go kill somethin'
Told my shooters no mercy or chill button
I done been through so much, I don't feel nothin'
I was down off the drugs, I'm exuded
I was locked in my cell 'bout to lose it
They be watchin' me, clockin' my movements
They be plottin' on catchin' me snoozin'

Lil Tjay




Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Brothers" by Lil Tjay touches on various personal experiences of the rapper. The lyrics are a mix of vulnerability, anger, and determination, showcasing Lil Tjay's versatility in expressing emotions through music. The opening lines emphasize that a large bank balance doesn't necessarily equate to a positive outlook on life. Lil Tjay has had several issues in his life, including a felony charge and the death of his grandmother, which he references in the song. Being rich has not exempted him from backstabbing friends, and he depends on his brother to keep him grounded. The line "Caught a felony, judge tried to slave me" hints at a judicial system that may be harsh for mistakes made in the past, even when impacting current and future lives.


Lil Tjay has had to deal with grief and loss through the death of his cousin and is fighting a new case. He doesn't make a distinction between enemies inside and outside of the community, hinting at the need to be careful in one's circle. The song touches on a theme of violence, with Lil Tjay mentioning that he has become immune to the loss of life in his life, saying, "Bodies drop all the time, I don't feel nothin.'" With lines like "Swear to God y'all gon' make me go kill somethin'", Lil Tjay expresses his frustration with the people around him who try to cross him.


Overall, "Brothers" is a song that draws attention to the challenges Lil Tjay has faced and continues to endure. It also showcases how he has overcome those obstacles and emerged stronger from them.


Line by Line Meaning

Big bag don't mean everything wavy
Just because I have a lot of money, it doesn't mean everything is perfect


I got ninety-nine problems like JAY-Z
I have a lot of problems just like JAY-Z does


Caught a felony, judge tried to slave me
I was accused of a felony and the judge tried to punish me severely


Lost my grandmother, R.I.P. Mavy
My grandmother passed away and I miss her


I got money and niggas moved shady
My friends act shady around me because I have money


With my brother, I put that on baby
I swear on my family and my brother that what I'm saying is true


My first car, I might cop a Mercedes
I'm thinking about getting my first car and I might get a Mercedes


At the stu' every day, can't be lazy
I spend every day in the studio working hard and can't afford to be lazy


Bodies drop all the time, I don't feel nothin'
People get killed all the time around me and I've become desensitized to it


Swear to God y'all gon' make me go kill somethin'
People's actions and disrespect might drive me to retaliate with violence


Told my shooters no mercy or chill button
I gave instructions to my shooters to not hold back and show no mercy


I done been through so much, I don't feel nothin'
I've been through so many hardships that I've reached a point where I don't feel anything anymore


I was down off the drugs, I'm exuded
I was going through a hard time and recovering from drug use


I was locked in my cell 'bout to lose it
I was in jail and was starting to lose my mind


They be watchin' me, clockin' my movements
People are always watching and monitoring my actions


They be plottin' on catchin' me snoozin'
People are always trying to catch me off guard and vulnerable


I be shittin', I make it look easy
I go through tough situations but I handle them like it's no big deal


I was innocent, they ain't believe me
I was accused of a crime I didn't commit and people didn't believe me


Ain't no lie, I be seein' illusions
I sometimes see things that aren't really there


I can't figure who real, it's confusin'
I can't tell who is truly loyal and trustworthy


I can't wait to get used to this lifestyle
I'm still adjusting to my new lifestyle but I'm excited to get used to it


I remember, it could've been lights out
I remember a time where everything could have ended for me


Bitches see me and scream, "Lil Tjay"
Women see me and recognize me as Lil Tjay


Had to fuck up the spot for my b-day
I had to throw a wild party at my spot for my birthday


Hit the telly and catch me a BJ
I went to a hotel and got a blow job


Fuck this love, I don't want me a skeezay
I don't want a woman who only wants me for money and fame


Give her dick, now she feel like she need me
I have sex with a woman and now she feels like she needs me


I'm too high, always smokin' on GG
I'm always smoking weed and getting high


Bankroll, had to stack my chips (bankroll)
I had to save my money and build up my bankroll


SB, I'ma jack my shit (SB)
I have loyalty to my crew, SB, and I'm going to take care of them


I know these niggas gon' hate me
I know that there are people who don't like me and will hate on me


I've been workin' hard, drivin' me crazy
I've been working hard and it's been taking a toll on my mental health


Losin' my cousin, that shit got me two-faced
Losing my cousin has made me feel conflicted and two-faced


When I look up, I be fightin' a new case
I'm constantly dealing with legal issues and fighting new charges


I stayed in that ghetto so I had a roommate
I used to live in a poor neighborhood and had to share a room with someone else


Auntie fightin' cancer, know that she losin'
My aunt is fighting cancer and I know that she's probably going to lose


Single parent, I depend on my mama
I rely on my mother because I grew up with only one parent


Life in jail, I can't depend on my father
If I end up in jail, I can't rely on my father to help me out


Streets for real, I depend on my choppa
The streets are dangerous and I depend on my gun for protection


Streets for real, they stopped Varney from walkin'
The streets are so dangerous that it caused my friend Varney to become paralyzed and unable to walk


My soul hurt, my soul hurt
I am emotionally hurt and in pain


The streets say they fuckin' with the old Durk
People in the streets are still showing love to my friend Durk, even though he's not around anymore


Mixed my Percs with the cough syrup
I mixed my prescription painkillers with cough syrup to get high


Made her suck my dick 'til her jaws hurt
I made a woman perform oral sex on me until it hurt her


I'ma say, "Cap," when the bitch start choosin'
I'm going to call someone out if they're lying or being fake


I'm in the trap with a whole lotta Uzis
I'm in the trap house with a lot of guns


I blew me a bag when I took her to Gucci
I spent a lot of money when I took a woman to the Gucci store


Got free clothes, I was fuckin' with a booster
I received free clothes by hanging out with someone who steals and sells them


My life changed fast, my homie turned to a rat
My life changed quickly when my friend became a snitch


I'd rather be snake, that's slatt (that's slatt)
I'd rather be sneaky and sly like a snake, that's the lifestyle


He a straight ho, that nigga pussy, he cap
He is a weak person and he's lying, he's fake


I vouch to be the streets
I want to represent and be part of the streets


Vouch to kill all my enemies, yeah
I'm willing to kill my enemies if necessary


I vouch to keep the peace
I also want to work towards keeping peace and preventing violence


You don't want war, stay out the streets, yeah
If you don't want to fight or be involved in violence, you should stay away from the streets


Lil Tjay
Just my name, Lil Tjay




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Demetrie Glover, Tione Meritt, Durk Banks, Protege Beatz, Joao Victor Alba Duarte

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