Gave Em Hope
Meek Mill Lyrics

Let them niggas have the Grammys, we got the streets
We don't need awards like the Grammys to prove our worth, because our influence and success come from the streets.

We rich already and my chick the baddest
We are already wealthy and my girlfriend is the most attractive and desirable.

This Rollie like my trophy, young nigga
My expensive Rolex watch is like a symbol of my success and achievements, especially as a young person.

When they needed motivation (What you do?)
When people were lacking motivation or inspiration, what did I do?

I gave 'em hope
I provided them with hope and encouragement to keep going.

When my nigga needed money (What you do?)
When my friend needed financial support, what did I do?

I gave 'em dope
I provided them with drugs to sell in order to make money.

Every time we went to war (What we do?)
Every time we engaged in conflict or faced challenges, what did we do?

We gave 'em smoke
We unleashed our wrath and fought back fiercely against our enemies.

Fiends was copping, I was broke
While drug addicts were buying drugs from me, I myself had no money.

Fuck that shit, we gave 'em soap
Despite our poverty, we still provided them with drugs to fulfill their addiction.

They forgot we gave 'em hope
They seem to have overlooked the fact that we provided them with hope and inspiration.

I would spend time on that corner trying to stack me a hundred up
I would dedicate my time to standing on the street corner, hustling and accumulating a hundred dollars.

Strapped with that Glock with on my hip shit the coppers was running up
I carried a Glock handgun on my hip, prepared for any situation where the police would come after me.

I look at these niggas and I can tell they are not one of us
I observe these individuals and it is clear that they do not belong to or understand our lifestyle.

I ride in the back like a nigga that can't ride the front of the bus
I metaphorically compare myself to a black person who is forced to sit at the back of the bus and cannot enjoy certain privileges.

They had it segregated, bulletproof Caddy, I escalated
There was segregation and discrimination, but I rose above it by acquiring a bulletproof Cadillac.

Stepped up in my game like a escalator
I significantly improved and advanced in my life and success, just like going up an escalator.

When you shine like I shine, you get extra haters
When you achieve the level of success and recognition that I have, you attract even more people who envy and dislike you.

Seen 'em ride with the fake and I hesitated
I witnessed people associating themselves with inauthentic individuals, which made me pause and question their intentions.

"Wait, these niggas serious?", or maybe Meek Milly delirious
I questioned whether these individuals were truly serious about their actions, or perhaps I, Meek Mill, was delusional.

Judge had to sentence a nigga, no period
A judge had to pass a sentence on someone, an action that had a significant impact without any possibility of escape or reprieve.

I'm putting fear in these niggas, ain't sparing these niggas
I instill fear and apprehension in these individuals, not showing them any leniency.

I cut out your head with a hair on the trigger
I metaphorically eliminate or defeat you using the slightest amount of force, like a precise shot from a gun.

Try to reach for my chain shit I deal with you niggas
If you attempt to grab my expensive necklace, I will confront and handle you in a confrontational manner.

I end one of you niggas, had the paramedics screaming, "Clear", on you niggas
I will kill one of you individuals, leaving the paramedics urgently trying to resuscitate you.

Uh, back in the Phil, we gon' get to the money and stack up that dough 'til it way up
In Philadelphia, we are determined to make money and accumulate a significant amount until it reaches a high level.

'Member them bitches? They played us, back in the day like a Sega
Do you remember those women who deceived and betrayed us in the past, just like the video game console Sega?

Now I got paper, young nigga doing so major
Now I am wealthy and successful, a young person accomplishing extraordinary things.

Niggas is hater, look as they faces
There are people who intensely dislike and envy me, evident from the expressions on their faces.

Yeah, we still balling, bitch, it's the Chasers
Yes, we are still enjoying our success and living luxuriously, exclaiming that it is the Chasers, referring to the lifestyle of pursuing wealth and success.

Look at the money and stack it up
Observe the large amount of money and continuously accumulate it.

I talk about it, I bag it up
I openly discuss and brag about my wealth, and I back it up by actually accumulating it.

You popping shit on your Instagram
You confidently talk and boast on your Instagram account.

Shit that you're popping ain't adding up
The things you claim or boast about on Instagram do not align with reality or make sense.

Shit that you're popping ain't making sense
The claims or actions you are displaying that are supposed to be impressive do not make logical sense.

I got fifty reasons say you're taking dick
I have several legitimate reasons to believe you are engaging in sexual activities with multiple partners.

And it's fifty reasons I should kill, nigga
Furthermore, I have numerous justifications for why I should harm or even kill you.

But, for real, nigga, I been taking trips with my Philly niggas
But honestly, I have been going on journeys and excursions with my fellow individuals from Philadelphia.

Got the richest chick, she's from your hood
I have the most financially prosperous woman as my partner, and she originates from your neighborhood.

Niggas hating on me, I ain't really tripping, shit, I'm good
There are people who resent and despise me, but I am not bothered by it; in fact, I am doing extremely well.

I be in the 40 with the .40 on me like I should
I am often present in the dangerous neighborhood, armed with a .40 caliber handgun, which is expected and necessary for protection.

I be deep in your hood where you never be at
I am actively and frequently present in your neighborhood where you, on the other hand, never venture.

Be with them guys that you never could dap
I associate and socialize with individuals who you could never establish a close bond or camaraderie with.

You could never adapt
You are incapable of adapting and fitting into our lifestyle or environment.

You know the game, if you cosign a rat, you forever a rat
You are aware of the unwritten rule in our community; if you support or associate with a traitor or informant, you will forever be considered one yourself.

We were never with that
We never subscribed to or participated in that behavior, referring to collaborating with a rat.

You tried to go "Money" May with that paper, but now you in debt cause you never was that
You attempted to mimic the extravagant spending of Floyd Mayweather with your money, but now you are in debt because you never had that level of wealth to begin with.

Fuck is you high? You know better than that
Are you under the influence of drugs? You should know better than to engage in such foolish behavior.

Mention my name and Berettas with that
If you mention my name, it will lead to consequences involving the use of firearms, specifically Beretta pistols.

I move for real in these streets, in the world with that piece I'm like Metta with that
I navigate and operate authentically and genuinely in these streets and in the world, carrying a firearm, similar to the basketball player Metta World Peace.

Fuck what you heard, I'mma get mine out the curb
Disregard any rumors or gossip you have heard about me; I will make a living and earn my money from the streets.

I'm just sit back, I'm watching 'em serve
I will relax and observe as others work and serve in various capacities.

How niggas, they didn't ride the wave and they surf
It is interesting how certain individuals did not join or benefit from the popular trend or movement, like surfing a wave.

I'm on my surfboard, this what I worked for
I am metaphorically riding a surfboard, enjoying the fruits of my labor, which is what I have worked so hard for.

Mention my name, the shit you get murked for
If you mention my name, you will face severe consequences, possibly leading to your death.

Shit you get robbed for, shit you get killed for
The things that people steal from you or target you for are the same things that can result in your murder.

Shit you get carried boxes into church for, oh
The very same possessions or items that others mourn and carry in boxes to your funeral.