Hard Times
Magic Lyrics

The struggle lives hard times, we do or die
We face difficult times and must persist through them no matter what

My whole crews fly hands high to the sky
My entire group celebrates and remains positive despite hardships

So maintain son elevate try to build
We must continue to stay strong and work towards achieving our goals

But now you're still 'cause incarceration is for real
Unfortunately, many people end up in jail which can halt their progress and dreams

Yeah son you know its on
You are aware that this is the reality we face

Now who would be the clown in the nine-six to mess around and catch a fist
You would be foolish to start trouble as it will only lead to physical altercations

I show no mercy if you irk me
I have no compassion for those who anger me

I got physical that alert me when some herb tried to jerk me
I react accordingly to those who try to fool me or swindle me

Or put the squeeze on it, break down the cipher
Even if you try to manipulate the situation, it won't work as my group is incredibly strong and united

But it won't work, were tight like the Q-Tip in the fight
You won't be able to break us apart or change our unity, just like a Q-tip never splits during usage

Now is you insane is your brain intact
Are you crazy or thinking straight?

We be official when it comes to this no B.S. rap
We are genuine and authentic musicians

Here comes the lyrical, aerial raid right where you rest at
Our music penetrates and reaches everyone regardless of where they are or what they are doing

Now test that
Try listening to our music and see for yourself

I snatch your heart right through your chest black
Our music is intense and powerful enough to touch everyone

Gettin ill thoughts when I sleep at night
Our experiences and challenges stick with us and give us troubling thoughts even when we try to rest

I gotta maintain, blot the blood stains on my brain
I need to stay strong and erase negative memories to continue moving forward

From the clappin, we can make it happen
We can overcome violence and conflict to achieve our dreams if we work hard enough

Remember you ain't a killer, you only rappin
We are musicians and not actual murderers

I hate it, rappers over exaggeratin
I dislike when other musicians exaggerate their experiences or accomplishments

And never shot a gun in they life, they only masterbatin
These musicians are only lying and trying to impress people when they've never actually experienced serious violence

So come clean and keep it real if you like my sound
If you enjoy our music, be genuine and honest about it

And wave your hands in the air and put the nines down
Celebrate and express yourself without resorting to violence or using guns

Brothas fought daily in the streets, we reek havoc
Every day, there are battles and conflicts on the streets that we are a part of

On every block someones flippin like an acrobat
People are always changing and adapting to their situations and surroundings

I'm kinda young but I still gotta hold my own
Even though I am still young, I must take care of myself and stand up for what I believe in

And Ima maintain what's mine till the day I'm grown
I will protect what I have and work hard until I'm older

I keep my crew up, people say I got a gang
I support and look out for my group of friends, but some people label us as a gang

But I don't smoke I don't shoot and my crew don't slang
However, we do not engage in illegal activities such as smoking, shooting or selling drugs

We just hang tryin to get up in this rap game
We are simply trying to make it as musicians

So I can gain so fame and build my crews name
We hope to achieve fame and recognition while also making our group known

Rollin with juvenile thugs wit bad grades and bad ways
We hang out with troublemakers who struggle with school and make questionable decisions

Who woulda thought that I had some AIDS
Surprisingly, even though I am in this group, I am HIV-positive

Dream totes and aspirations
We all have dreams and goals we hope to achieve

Brothas are tired of being broke so maybe that's why they free-basing
Many people use drugs to escape poverty and financial struggles

Wastin time doing nothing
People often waste their time without realizing it

Livin like an outcast gotta get up get out and get something
We need to work hard and escape this feeling of being an outcast and achieve something significant

Look into my eyes see if you can see what I can see
I challenge you to try and understand my perspective and experiences

In my reality the whole world is after me
I feel like the world is constantly working against me and trying to bring me down

Schemin on the key but yo I got this locked down
Others may be trying to achieve what I have, but I am confident and secure in my abilities to protect it

Me and lost and found comin out the underground
My group is emerging from the underground music scene and gaining recognition

Takin no prisoners my listeners we keep it real
We are serious musicians who do not compromise or sugarcoat our message

My thoughts are militant, when I'm in the killin field
My mindset is very focused and intense when I'm performing or creating music

Click click, my minds automatic, so where's the static
My mind reacts quickly and without hesitation, so where is the resistance or conflict?

I got some joints up in my attic if you want to grab it
I have music stored and ready for anyone who wants to listen to it

I form a cipher where my peace brothers don't sleep
I am creating a community of like-minded musicians who do not stop creating and collaborating

You try to creep I guarantee that's when you feel the heat
Do not try to sneak up on me or my group because we will react instantly and intensely

I come correct in this rap game
I am genuine and honest in my approach to creating music

Rappers act insane
Many musicians pretend to be someone they're not and exaggerate their experiences

Meanwhile I'm blowin the mic an back in the frame
I am using my talent in music to express myself and gain recognition

They can't see me, they can't feel the real G
Others do not understand or appreciate my true talent and potential

I represent, commercial rap will never kill me
My message and approach to music will always remain true and orientated towards my experiences, commercial success will not dictate my art

Chorus: 4X
Repeating the message previously on the chorus