My Own Way
Mr. Porter Lyrics

Bank accounts big cars
Mr. Porter is living comfortably with money and possessions.

Living good like a movie star
Mr. Porter's lifestyle is lavish.

My mama house ain't in the hood no more
Mr. Porter has moved his mother to a better neighborhood.

I moved her out to ?
The specific location where Mr. Porter moved his mother is unknown.

But it's a trip dog 'cause I am a twenty Crip dog
Mr. Porter is a member of the Crips gang.

I gotta lay low my homies wanna do low
Mr. Porter's friends want to engage in illegal activities, so he must be cautious and avoid getting involved.

I got two strikes and I am gonna get my third
Mr. Porter has two previous criminal charges and is worried he will soon receive his third strike, which could lead to a long prison sentence.

These niggers snitching on me they think I am selling birds
People are accusing Mr. Porter of selling drugs and have provided information to the authorities.

So when I am in the streets I am quick on my feet
Mr. Porter is always alert and ready to escape any dangerous situations.

See talk is cheap so I stay put on my heat
Mr. Porter carries a weapon to protect himself.

You niggers bad well Dogg is badder
Mr. Porter is tougher than his enemies.

Ratta, tadder, make you niggers sadder
If someone crosses Mr. Porter, he will make them regret it.

I was once shot your boy want me now
Someone who previously shot Mr. Porter now wants to collaborate with him.

Went to the station that nigger straight point me out
Someone falsely accused Mr. Porter, leading to him being questioned by the police.

See I am a lay away and spray away and spray away
Mr. Porter is willing to use violence to protect himself.

'Cause at this time I think it's best I just stay away
Mr. Porter believes it's best for him to avoid dangerous situations and stay out of trouble.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats multiple times and states that Mr. Porter prefers to do things his own way, has faced adversity due to his past mistakes, and is focused on making money and finding a way out of his current situation.

Separate elevate concentrate dominate and innovate
Mr. Porter believes in focusing on himself and his goals, rather than getting caught up in negative influences.

Try to be, flies me and every other homie tellin' lie to me
Mr. Porter's friends are not always truthful and may have hidden motives.

I need a deal I need some stones
Mr. Porter is looking for a record deal and jewelry.

I need some beats, dog I need a loan
Mr. Porter wants someone to give him a loan and provide him with instrumental tracks to use for his music.

Help me out throw me some cash
Mr. Porter is asking for financial assistance.

If I got it, you got it, you ain't got to ask
If Mr. Porter has the means to help someone, he will do so without being asked.

But on the real or is it lately a lot of homies
Mr. Porter is unsure if his friends are true to him or not.

They try to implicate me
Mr. Porter's friends may be trying to involve him in illegal activities.

They say I changed is it the fame
Mr. Porter's friends believe he has changed since becoming more famous.

If I throw it to you then charge it to the game
If Mr. Porter helps someone and doesn't receive anything in return, he won't be upset about it.

Money full, overload, in the hood, another episode
Mr. Porter is surrounded by money and is experiencing a lot of drama while living in his current environment.

Man I am getting old, the game cold
Mr. Porter is becoming tired of living his current lifestyle, and is realizing how harsh it can be.

Yeah I am from the dub, that ain't how I roll
Mr. Porter is from a certain area (the 'dub') but doesn't want to be associated with negative elements from that area.