Sticks And Stones
N.EX.T Lyrics


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[Chorus]
Sticks and stones might break Flesh Bone
Yet nevertheless can't none of y'all touch me
Not even with a pole twelve-foot long
We beatin' ya
Might as well, join us
Trust me
Lately, ever since someone's out followin' me around
And I'm feelin' little danger when I'm approachin'
And I've been ready, peelin' you stranger
Put 'em on a hanger, bang mo' murder
We broke in with no shame in my city
And it's time for to bail in this
And the people see me when I'm tryin' to escape
To get a breath or caught up
But can't get you gun right, slain, drop down
Will ya be found?
In the C-Town, hear the buck, buck, pow
The glass sounds, stop and ya oughta wait in the ground
With a nigga's (shadow)
How many ways (in a me say) I could put you in a daze
Quick to hit 'em with the gauge
Nigga, you 'bout to get faded
Bitch, your bloody body's splattered all over the ground
Save yourself
Insane and it drive you crazy
Maybe my niggas willing to settle for somethin'
If nothin', dumpin' if you're tempted to play
I'm a real true, you're a real true
And act other niggas can't groove
Gotta get 'em on the grind, so make the move
We gonna put this shit together forever
Let's do this, nigga
Feel it, drop a nigga, this sidekick
Stop in to get your ready-to-ride trigger, peel it
All the brothers that fly to get the enemy fried
Tonight you die
You really think that you got it?
Better break it, get ready to go
On this mission for the Land, and I'm murder 'em all
Roll, to try to save out souls

[Chorus]

(Thugs) be true, we stroll off in this Land
And the people that be thuggin' it often Cleveland style
Look, me and my niggas, we strangle and theivin', now
Leavin' out, prayin' for the Northcoast
My city behind me, watch my back
All of my niggas on the Clair, show love for me
Pass the weed, (get you hype) on the corner like it was
Wherever I roll through the hood, givin' up ?, hit the pound, stay real
Nigga where the money be, I'm a be breakin', nigga
Let's and got chill with my bills, sellin' herb with my thugs everyday
Let me show you the way we parlay
On the corner where the niggas see yay
Drugdealers and killas all day
Indeed, always roll with my Hustla'z,
Tre, II Tru, and the Shifters, Afta Maff, and
Niggas come and get some, hit th blunt of
Headed straight for the very top
Niggas crept on ah come up, and it'll never stop
To my family , I gots to give 'em props
Still lettin' off shots to the Double Glock
And I crept and I came in this thug game, man
For the love of mo' money
Niggas in this bitch, you gonna remain a thug, what?
Any my people still hungry
So here we swerve to the curb, hit that herb, hit that nerve
And I'm down to serve and splurge
Fuck around and get burned
Ya better learn

[Chorus]

And ever since I was a youngsta thugsta puttin' it down
Always hustlin' to make a way
Nigga put up with the phases, made it, went through mazes
And I got all my fuckin' pay
Really want to try me, howl with the Fifth Dog
Pick up the sawed-off, nigga done stalked 'em
Make 'em look down the barrel, nigga pick up the shell
Off ya to hell or what else it costin' 'em
Chalkin' 'em, playa hater when ya try to put a stop to me
See it in your destiny, and we know it ain't never possible
But they keep at it to try to get it next to me
Arrestin' me with whip, pole,
Neck chain if you gonna bang my brain with sticks
Bricks, stones ain't strong enough to break
And shatter my bones that I swang
I see ya roll with gang, clang, yeah, I'm a catch you G's
Niggas hang in the "Heart of it All" with the Family
When I bang, nigga please (oughta) chill with my niggas everyday
Marshall don't forget no swisha, got the cheese for the trees
Or whatever you need
We can fix ya
Did you now
Let's take a ride
Want to see a playa fall tonight?
Keep a can you run up fast
And then a nigga really lost his life
'Cause I never had time for the pettiness people
Don't get me wrong
Ain't the one to be takin' shit personal, baby
That's my sticks and stones be the name of this song

Sticks and stones might break Flesh Bone
Yet nevertheless can't none of y'all touch me
not even with a pole twelve-foot long
We beatin' ya
Might as well, join us




Trust me
(Trust me, trust me, trust me)

Overall Meaning

The song "Sticks and Stones" by N.EX.T is a representation of the rough and brutal streets of Cleveland. The chorus repeats the phrase "Sticks and stones might break Flesh Bone, yet nevertheless can't none of y'all touch me not even with a pole twelve-foot long" which suggests that the singer is unbreakable and untouchable even in their violent surroundings. The lyrics describe the danger that the singer feels from someone who is following them, and their readiness to use violence to protect themselves. They also describe breaking into the city with no shame and trying to escape their enemies. The second verse talks about the singer's life-long hustling to make a living in tough streets and the necessity of the violent and rough world they live in. The song is a representation of the actions and thoughts of a real-life gangster.


Line by Line Meaning

Sticks and stones might break Flesh Bone
Physical harm may be inflicted upon me


Yet nevertheless can't none of y'all touch me
But it does not affect me mentally or emotionally


Not even with a pole twelve-foot long
It is impossible for anyone to reach me, no matter how hard they try


We beatin' ya
We are superior and victorious over our enemies


Might as well, join us
It would be wise for you to join our side


Trust me
Have faith in my words and actions


Lately, ever since someone's out followin' me around
Recently, I have been under surveillance by an unknown individual


And I'm feelin' little danger when I'm approachin'
I experience a sense of apprehension when I am being approached


And I've been ready, peelin' you stranger
I am prepared to defend myself against unfamiliar threats


Put 'em on a hanger, bang mo' murder
Harm the enemies and display their lifeless bodies as a warning


We broke in with no shame in my city
We entered without hesitation or remorse in my hometown


And it's time for to bail in this
Now is the moment for us to leave and escape this situation


And the people see me when I'm tryin' to escape
Observers witness my attempt to flee


To get a breath or caught up
To find relief or become entangled


But can't get you gun right, slain, drop down
However, they cannot properly wield a weapon and are defeated


Will ya be found?
Will you be discovered or captured?


In the C-Town, hear the buck, buck, pow
In my city, gunshots are heard


The glass sounds, stop and ya oughta wait in the ground
The sound of shattered glass signifies danger and advises one to stay buried


With a nigga's (shadow)
Alongside a shady character


How many ways (in a me say) I could put you in a daze
I possess various methods to confuse or disorient you


Quick to hit 'em with the gauge
Swiftly attacking them with a firearm


Nigga, you 'bout to get faded
You are about to face disastrous consequences


Bitch, your bloody body's splattered all over the ground
Your lifeless, mutilated remains are scattered on the floor


Save yourself
Protect yourself from harm


Insane and it drive you crazy
The madness and chaos will cause you to lose your sanity


Maybe my niggas willing to settle for somethin'
Perhaps my associates are willing to compromise to avoid further conflict


If nothin', dumpin' if you're tempted to play
If necessary, we will resort to violence if you provoke us


I'm a real true, you're a real true
I am genuine and authentic, unlike you


And act other niggas can't groove
I possess a unique style that others cannot replicate


Gotta get 'em on the grind, so make the move
We need to motivate and inspire them to take action


We gonna put this shit together forever
We will unite and strive for success indefinitely


Let's do this, nigga
Let us proceed and accomplish our goals, my friend


Feel it, drop a nigga, this sidekick
Experience the power and impact of my attack, my loyal companion


Stop in to get your ready-to-ride trigger, peel it
Prepare yourself for action by grabbing your weapon and loading it


All the brothers that fly to get the enemy fried
All the brave individuals who risk their lives to eliminate the opposition


Tonight you die
Tonight is the night you meet your demise


You really think that you got it?
Do you genuinely believe you are in control?


Better break it, get ready to go
Prepare yourself to deal with the forthcoming challenges


On this mission for the Land, and I'm murder 'em all
I am on a mission to protect our territory and eliminate our enemies


Roll, to try to save out souls
Take action and make sacrifices to protect our livelihoods


(Thugs) be true, we stroll off in this Land
We, the thugs, remain authentic and confidently navigate through our territory


And the people that be thuggin' it often Cleveland style
The individuals who embrace the thug lifestyle, particularly in Cleveland, are numerous


Look, me and my niggas, we strangle and theivin', now
My associates and I are engaged in aggressive and unlawful activities


Leavin' out, prayin' for the Northcoast
Departing while hoping for safety and success on the northern coast


My city behind me, watch my back
I have the support of my hometown, but I still remain vigilant


All of my niggas on the Clair, show love for me
My loyal friends on the street express their affection and support


Pass the weed, (get you hype) on the corner like it was
Pass the marijuana, let it uplift your spirits, just like we used to do on the street corner


Wherever I roll through the hood, givin' up ?, hit the pound, stay real
No matter where I go in the neighborhood, I show respect and remain true to my roots


Nigga where the money be, I'm a be breakin', nigga
I am determined to find and acquire wealth by any means necessary


Let's and got chill with my bills, sellin' herb with my thugs everyday
Let us relax and enjoy life with my earnings, engaging in drug dealing activities alongside my loyal companions daily


Let me show you the way we parlay
Allow me to demonstrate the manner in which we handle our affairs


On the corner where the niggas see yay
On the street corner where individuals witness the distribution of narcotics


Drugdealers and killas all day
During every hour of the day, drug dealers and murderers are present


Indeed, always roll with my Hustla'z
Undeniably, I am always accompanied by my fellow hustlers


Tre, II Tru, and the Shifters, Afta Maff, and
Including but not limited to individuals named Tre, II Tru, the Shifters, and Afta Maff


Niggas come and get some, hit th blunt of
Those who dare can approach us and partake in smoking marijuana


Headed straight for the very top
We are destined for great success and recognition


Niggas crept on ah come up, and it'll never stop
Others secretly plotted against us as we were gaining success, but we will persevere


To my family, I gots to give 'em props
I must acknowledge and show respect to my closest associates and supporters


Still lettin' off shots to the Double Glock
Continuing to fire rounds from my two firearms


And I crept and I came in this thug game, man
I subtly entered and became part of the thug lifestyle, my friend


For the love of mo' money
Motivated by the desire to obtain more wealth


Niggas in this bitch, you gonna remain a thug, what?
People in this situation will always stay true to their thug identity


Any my people still hungry
Despite our accomplishments, my companions still have a strong desire for success


So here we swerve to the curb, hit that herb, hit that nerve
Therefore, we redirect our attention to the street corner, smoke marijuana, and ignite excitement


And I'm down to serve and splurge
I am willing to serve and indulge in luxury


Fuck around and get burned
Engage in foolish behavior and suffer the consequences


Ya better learn
It would be wise for you to acquire knowledge and understanding


And ever since I was a youngsta thugsta puttin' it down
Since I was a young individual engaging in criminal activities


Always hustlin' to make a way
I constantly worked hard to find opportunities for success


Nigga put up with the phases, made it, went through mazes
I endured various challenges and obstacles on my path to success


And I got all my fuckin' pay
And I earned all my significant finances


Really want to try me, howl with the Fifth Dog
If anyone desires to challenge me, they will face the wrath of my aggressive nature


Pick up the sawed-off, nigga done stalked 'em
Handle the sawed-off shotgun and ambush the target


Make 'em look down the barrel, nigga pick up the shell
Force them to imagine their own demise by staring into the shotgun barrel


Off ya to hell or what else it costin' 'em
Send them to their demise or inflict severe damage on them, regardless of the consequences


Chalkin' 'em, playa hater when ya try to put a stop to me
Marking them as deceased, as they are jealous individuals attempting to hinder my progress


See it in your destiny, and we know it ain't never possible
It is evident in your fate, and we are aware it is not feasible


But they keep at it to try to get it next to me
Despite the odds, they persist in their attempts to rival me


Arrestin' me with whip, pole
Attempting to apprehend me with a whip or rod


Neck chain if you gonna bang my brain with sticks
Strangle or suffocate me if you intend to harm me with physical force


Bricks, stones ain't strong enough to break
Even heavy objects like bricks and stones are insufficient to cause harm


And shatter my bones that I swang
My bones are resilient and unbreakable


I see ya roll with gang, clang, yeah, I'm a catch you G's
I observe you associating with a group of individuals, and I will apprehend you


Niggas hang in the 'Heart of it All' with the Family
People gather and live in the heart of the city with their close companions


When I bang, nigga please (oughta) chill with my niggas everyday
When I exhibit aggression, it is wise for you to relax in the presence of my associates regularly


Marshall don't forget no swisha, got the cheese for the trees
Do not neglect the marijuana cigarette, as I have the funds to purchase it


Or whatever you need
Or any other item you may require


We can fix ya
We can provide a solution for your problems


Did you now
Did you understand?


Let's take a ride
Let us embark on a journey


Want to see a playa fall tonight?
Do you desire to witness my downfall this evening?


Keep a can you run up fast
Be prepared to quickly approach with a firearm


And then a nigga really lost his life
As a result, an individual tragically died


'Cause I never had time for the pettiness people
Because I never had the patience for people who engage in trivial conflicts


Don't get me wrong
Do not misunderstand me


Ain't the one to be takin' shit personal, baby
I do not permit personal insults or attacks to affect me, my dear


That's my sticks and stones be the name of this song
Hence, the name of this song is 'Sticks and Stones,' which reflects my attitude towards criticism and adversity


Sticks and stones might break Flesh Bone
Physical harm may be inflicted upon me


Yet nevertheless can't none of y'all touch me
But it does not affect me mentally or emotionally


not even with a pole twelve-foot long
It is impossible for anyone to reach me, no matter how hard they try


We beatin' ya
We are superior and victorious over our enemies


Might as well, join us
It would be wise for you to join our side


Trust me
Have faith in my words and actions




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAM BARTLE, ED THOMAS, RUSS HARLEY JONES, SIMON KATZ

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