It Ain't Easy
Luciano Lyrics

(Baby, are you up for this?)
Asking if someone is ready for what's to come

(Ready for the bump and grind)
Asking if someone is ready for a physical and intimate interaction

Ain't it different? (One) I link my ting in LA
Noting that his lifestyle has changed and he has connections in different places, such as Los Angeles

But I can't fly to the States 'cah I got too much convictions (jheeze)
Unable to travel to the United States due to past criminal convictions

Apparently all I talk is prison, but I don't know no different (no)
Stating that people assume he only knows and talks about prison, but that's not all he knows and talks about

'Cah I was in jail up north, runnin' another coalition (turn)
Discussing his past in jail and how he was part of a group of people running things

Fresh home, I bought coke and whipped it
Upon getting out of jail, he obtained and made cocaine

I put some roses where my wrist is
Showing off his wrist adorned with roses

You ain't ever made a birthday cake from Digestive biscuits (told me turm, ayy)
Asserting that he has achieved more than some people and bragging in a way that might not relate to all listeners

Will have to take lemon juice to a piss test (piss test, s-s-s-suh)
Implying that he continues to use drugs

Every day I look up to the Lord
Stating the importance of his faith in his everyday life

Give thanks for all this litness (turn, turn, turn, turn)
Thankful for the good things in his life

Come home, fresh out the system, gymnast
Returning home after being released from jail, feeling free and agile

Rollin' with smoke on my jones
Smoking marijuana

Pigs want all the camera on me, not the one from Dipset (One)
Police are interested in filming him, not the music group Dipset

I still can't mix pleasure with business, sorry, princess (princess)
He can't blur the lines between pleasure and business, and apologies for any inconvenience

I come a long way from broke days (turn, turn)
Reflecting on his past where he didn't have much and has come a long way since then

I got to work and fixed it
Working hard to improve his circumstances

(Yay) Ain't it different? (pow)
Reiterating that his life and experience is different now

Kopf ist immer noch Prison (krrt)
Despite his changed lifestyle, jail is still on his mind

Heut on top, doch immer noch Block, mein Herz vergessen (boom, pow)
Although he's now successful, he still hasn't forgotten where he came from and the people he used to know

Diamonds dancin', wenn du mich siehst, noch immer noch Filme (muah)
Showing off his flashy jewelry and lifestyle

She know my voice, guck, big butt gyal macht, Bro, I'm winnin'
Implying that he's attractive to women and is successful as a result

Foreign Cars, wrumm, Kickdown Richtung Hölle (yay)
Driving expensive cars and enjoying the speed

Dopeboy kriegt einen Schuss, pfuh, black Glock, my bro ain't different (pow, pow)
Implying that his friend is also involved in drugs and violence

Talkin' about, nicht anders, doch im Ghost, ja (krrt)
Saying that he's not much different despite having a luxurious car

Beverly Stars, Diamond Grillz, doch, Bro, ain't different (yeah)
Despite the jewelry and expensive tastes, he still hasn't changed

When I first stepped in the game (game)
Recalling his beginnings in the industry

Man tried leech on my name, now they wanna act all distant (ah)
People tried to take advantage of him and his success, but now distance themselves from him

Man love smile in my face and then they wanna chat like vixens (huh?)
People pretend to be friendly to his face but talk poorly about him behind his back

It's good, it's not back in the day, woulda got yourself wrapped on Clifton
Grateful that things aren't as dangerous and violent as they used to be

I don't really take no checks, I'll warn you
He doesn't take criticism well

And I don't do threats, I'm cordial
He deals with situations diplomatically

I don't even Snap on the jet, it's normal
He's used to flying private and doesn't feel the need to share it on social media

Black tie, but I'm dressed informal (boy)
Although he's dressed up, he's still casual

Like the boys from East, I'm nasty
He's just as tough as people from East London

Don't do drip, but I still stay classy
He's not flashy despite being successful

You wanna know, then ask me, easy
If someone wants to know something about him, he's open to being asked

Baby, are you up for this? (ooh, ooh)
Asking if someone is ready to be intimate

I am feeling hot tonight (ooh, ooh)
Expressing desire and attraction

Ready for the bump and grind (ooh, ooh)
Ready for physical contact

Baby, are you up for this? (ooh, ooh, ain't it different?)
Reiterating the question and noting how things have changed in his life

Wheel it back and run it one more time, yeah, yeah (turn, turn, turn, turn)
Asking to repeat a previous action or experience

Summer time shootouts, big big loot-outs
Referring to violent events and robberies that take place in the summer

Get corn stuck in your dental
Violence and danger can cause physical harm

Ain't it different? (different)
Reiterating that his life is different now