Decisions
M.O.T.U. Lyrics

No, no
Rejection or disapproval of something

Ayy, huh
Interjection expressing amusement or realization

I know that your do's and don'ts how you pride yourself, mmm
Acknowledgment of someone's personal preferences and values

But put your way of life on the line
Challenge oneself to take risks and deviate from comfort zones

You just might surprise yourself (uh)
Recognition that trying new things can lead to unexpected positive outcomes

I know what you're like as well
Acknowledgment of mutual understanding or experience

Thin line with wrong and right as well (uh)
Recognition of moral ambiguity and complexity

Been doubted so many times in my life some times I surprise myself (ayy)
Self-reflection on personal growth and resilience

Well, they on their high horses, I can tell (well)
Observation of others' arrogance or superiority complex

But if they way of life on the line
Suggestion that others should take more risks and challenge themselves

They might just surprise they self (ayy)
Recognition that others might underestimate themselves

Handle it by yourself
Taking responsibility for one's actions or problems

Ain't no gang when you're by yourself
Recognition that one's actions have consequences and that allies may not always be present

Been doubted so many times in my life some times I surprise my- Ayy
Reiteration of personal growth and resilience

What have you done to be judgin' decisions?
Challenge to others' authority to judge

A couple predicaments mans been in
Acknowledgment of personal struggles or hardships

Could've got me easily locked in prison
Recognition of potential consequences or risks from past actions

But I know what I did when I did 'em
Personal accountability for past actions

The story of Knuckles is chillin'
Reference to a personal anecdote or story

The fear of dyin' a hero
Acknowledgment of the danger and risks in one's lifestyle

Live long enough and becomin' the villain
Recognition that one's image or reputation can change over time

But they'll wheel it as long as I'm willin'
Recognition that one's reputation can be manipulated or influenced

Still tryna make a killin'
Continued focus on personal success and profit

The thing is pagans tryna do the same thing
Observation that others have similar goals and motivations

Ain't just prayin' on my downfall
Recognition of others' attempts to harm or sabotage

They prayin' I'm out more, patiently waitin'
Observation that others are waiting for personal failure or downfall

If you never lived like this
Challenge to others' understanding of life experiences

How can you wear the mistakes that I'm makin'?
Questioning others' ability to empathize or relate

Or say that you ain't do the same thing
Challenge to others' hypocrisy or double standards

Took the shortcut way to the station
Reference to past actions or choices

Well, they on their high horses, I can tell
Observation of others' arrogance or superiority complex

No matter how tall you think you are
Recognition of personal limits or boundaries

We're livin' in a small world (small world)
Observation of interconnectedness and interdependence

No matter how big you think you are
Recognition of personal limits or boundaries

We're livin' in a small, small world
Observation of interconnectedness and interdependence

Yo, where's your credentials?
Challenge to others' authority or expertise

What have you done that's influential?
Questioning others' impact or influence

Bought me a skeng, don, that's confidential
Reference to a personal possession or weapon

You had a name back then, you had so much potential
Recognition of past accomplishments or status

I ain't even bein' disrespectful
Disavowal of intentional rudeness or offense

But your hatin' is coincidental
Observation of others' envy or jealousy

Boy stop lyin' on them instrumentals
Calling out others' false claims or exaggeration

Boy, it's dreadful (dickhead)
Expression of annoyance or frustration

Gang said, "He said that?"
Reference to a conversation or rumor

I said "Definitely"
Confirmation or agreement with others' remarks

They mentioned them I don't know why you broke them up
Confusion or misunderstanding about a past situation

Man, I don't see the relevancy
Disregard or lack of concern for others' opinions or gossip

If I do, you won't ever expect it was me
Acknowledgment of one's discretion or secrecy

When it's go time, don't wanna see no hesitancy
Recognition of the importance of decisive action

Us and them don't agree, evidently
Recognition of personal conflict or disagreement

We're gonna beef them one day inevitably (woah)
Acknowledgment of potential conflict or rivalry

So fuck it, let's start it intentionally (lagga)
Expression of willingness to engage in conflict

(No days off, no days off, no days off)
Reiteration of a strong work ethic or determination

Ayy where's this guy, man
Questioning someone's whereabouts or punctuality

Why's he so long, bruv?
Expression of impatience or frustration

I don't know, he said he's gonna be here by eight?
Uncertainty or confusion about a situation

You know the man there
Reference to a mutual acquaintance

Yo, did no one ever tell you about that yute name Leon?
Raising a topic or introducing a new idea

No, who's Leon?
Request for clarification or information

You ain't heard about that Leon yute, no?
Surprise or disbelief about someone's lack of knowledge

Yo, boom, like yo, so this yute's from back in the day
Beginning of an anecdote or story