RATS
N.J. Whitey Lyrics

Nothin' can save ya
There is nothing that can rescue or help you in your current situation.

Just throw your hands in the air
Give up and surrender to the circumstances.

And wave 'em like you just don't care
Act as if you are indifferent or unconcerned about your problems.

Keep 'em there
Continue to maintain a sense of apathy or detachment.

Yo, run the jewels, run the jewels, run the jewels
Keep moving forward and doing what you need to do to survive.

Can you feel it?
Are you aware of the difficult circumstances and emotions being described?

I used to be rollin' like a millionaire
I used to have a lot of money and luxuries.

Cash in a flash, bankroll to spare
I had plenty of money that I could spend freely.

Homeboys hangin', champagne and girls
I had friends around me, partying and enjoying the finer things in life.

Got my main woman diamonds, my mistress pearls
I showered my primary partner with expensive gifts, while also providing for my secondary partner.

Everybody laughin' at my corny jokes
People found my jokes amusing, but little did I know they were only sharing laughter to gain favor with me.

I was stupid, I thought that they were sincere folks
I was naive and believed that my friends genuinely cared about me.

It turned out they liked the money and the fame
I discovered that my so-called friends only valued me for my wealth and status.

If I ain't get paid, I'd be that nobody James
Without my financial success, I would have been disregarded and treated as insignificant.

The nobody who dreamed about bein' somebody
I was once a person with aspirations and ambitions of making a name for myself.

Chief rocker at the party
I wanted to be the main attraction and center of attention at social gatherings.

And they was hangin' like, 'Yo, I'm your man
They pretended to be close friends, saying they had my back.

I don't even care about the ring on your hand'
They claimed to prioritize our friendship over material possessions.

We'd go out to eat and chill
We would go to restaurants and relax together.

But they would go to the bathroom
However, they would conveniently disappear when it was time to pay the bill.

When it was time to pay the bill
When the moment came to settle the cost of our meal.

I didn't notice all the chuckles and laughter
I was oblivious to the mocking and amusement directed towards me.

Too busy with a female, tellin' me I'm the master
I was preoccupied with a woman showering me with compliments and claiming I was in control.

I was slick like, 'Huh, do I know you?
I acted cunningly, feigning unfamiliarity to hide my insecurity.

I got play, here, let me show ya'
I boasted about my romantic success, attempting to prove my desirability.

Used to have a girl that was on the ball
I used to have a girlfriend who was responsible and attentive.

When the cash flow got low, so did her calls
As soon as my financial situation deteriorated, she stopped contacting me.

Used to have a homeboy, always chillin'
I used to have a close friend who was often in my company.

My cash went low; he told me I was illin'
When I lost my money, he accused me of being crazy or acting in an irrational manner.

And don't call 'cause he don't hang with derelicts
He distanced himself from me because I no longer had money or financial stability.

Broke with no cash, yo; I was in the mix
I was left in a challenging situation, lacking funds and struggling to get by.

Everybody stepped 'cause my pocket wasn't fat
Everyone abandoned me because I didn't have enough money to offer or spend.

My girl got a new man; I fixed his flat
My ex-girlfriend found a new partner, and I had to help him out with a vehicle issue.

I'm the one that they're laughin' at
I am the subject of their mockery and amusement.

They say, 'Cheesy rat, you ain't all that'
They mockingly refer to me as a childish and insignificant figure.

I mean crabbin', played out by backstabbin'; I feel like tyin'
I am constantly subjected to betrayal and deception, causing me to feel trapped and suffocated.

A anchor to my ankle and jumpin' right in the ocean
I contemplate escaping from my troubles by metaphorically diving into the vastness of the sea.

Cause I'm ashy, and I can't afford lotion
I have dry, cracked skin because I cannot afford moisturizing products.

So-called friends in the jewelry store
People I considered friends were present in a jewelry store.

Told me, 'Todd, come back when you get off tour'
They dismissed me, suggesting that I should only return when I am financially successful.

Souped as hell; I really regret it
I was extremely excited about my previous lifestyle, but now I deeply regret my choices.

Now the only thing I got in my pocket is bad credit
I am burdened with a poor credit score as my only possession.

How can a man like me
I question how someone like me ended up in this situation.

Be walkin' around in a world of misery?
How can I exist in a world filled with sorrow and unhappiness?

And if women like a man with a body, it's not mine
I lack the physical attractiveness that women desire in a man.

Cause they be walkin' past me like I'm a stop sign
Women completely overlook me and treat me as if I am invisible or unimportant.

My homeboys laugh when they pass the forty
My friends mock me when they see me drinking cheap alcohol.

Sayin, 'Todd, as if he used to have a sporty'
They sarcastically comment on how I used to own a more stylish and desirable car.

The Benz was slammin', the Jeep was pumpin'
I used to own impressive and attention-grabbing vehicles.

Ain't that somethin'?
Isn't it ironic or surprising how things have changed?

I just laugh; this isn't what I was raised for
I find it amusing, but deep down, I know that this is not how I was brought up or expected to live.

When I walk away, it's like ain't this a
When I distance myself from others, it feels like a

Kick in the rear that I'm standin' here
Painfully surprising that I am currently in this difficult situation.

And can't afford a tissue for my tear
I am unable to even afford a basic item, like a tissue, to wipe away my tears.

Should I drink wine and brandy
I contemplate resorting to alcohol, such as wine or brandy, as a means of coping.

Or get a job puttin' stripes on candy
I consider working in a low-paying occupation, like applying stripes to candy, just to make ends meet.

Or put a hole in donuts?
I even contemplate causing damage to donuts, indicating a willingness to stoop to desperate measures.

Cause when you're broke, your middle name is 'so-what?'
When you have no money, you become accustomed to not caring about anything.

I had to learn in an incredibly fast way
I had to rapidly acquire knowledge through challenging experiences.

When you ain't got no money, they treat you like an ashtray
When you are financially destitute, people disregard and disrespect you.

I pawned all my jewelry and clothes
I had to sell all my valuable possessions, including jewelry and clothing, for quick cash.

Right after that, I got dissed by all the hos
After losing my material possessions, the women who previously expressed interest in me rejected me.

That I thought was mine but really never was
I believed these women were genuinely attracted to me, but in reality, they were only after my wealth.

Soon the whole neighborhood got the buzz
News of my financial downfall spread throughout the entire community.

That my tank was on 'E', and that means empty
People became aware that I had no money left, and I was completely drained financially.

That Twinkie looks good, so mister don't tempt me
Although I am tempted by the sight of a delicious snack, I am unable to afford or indulge in it.

Everybody thought I was trippin'
Everyone believed I was losing my mind or acting irrationally.

I rode the back of the bus, but my grip kept on slippin'
I was forced to sit in the least desirable seat on the bus, and despite my efforts, my situation continued to worsen.

I'm the man that they're laughin' at
I am the subject of their ridicule and mockery.

They say, 'Cheesy rat, you ain't all that'
They dismissively refer to me as a cheesy and unimpressive individual.

I want to hang with my man like, 'Let's do this'
I desire to spend time with my close friend, suggesting we engage in activities together.

But this man like, 'Who this?'
However, my friend acts as if he doesn't recognize or acknowledge me anymore.

That's right, the brother got two faces
My friend demonstrates a deceitful and two-faced nature.

They got me puttin' the tips on shoelaces
I am forced to perform menial and demeaning tasks, like attaching tips to shoelaces, for money.

P on the Puma, a mop and a bucket
I am reduced to scrubbing floors with a mop and a bucket, including cleaning Puma brand shoes.

My motto is: I don't care
I adopt an attitude of indifference or apathy.

I don't give a damn; so what, why try?
I have reached a point of not caring or putting effort into improving my situation.

I might as well rob some Blake Carrington sucker for his money
I even consider resorting to theft, targeting a wealthy individual named Blake Carrington.

It's so funny
The irony of the situation is evident.

Cars ride by, with the boomin' system
Cars pass by with loud sound systems accompanying their presence.

Sayin, 'Leave him alone, my man already dissed him'
People instruct others to not interact with me, as someone has already insulted or dismissed me.

Now I'm on the cheese-line, poverty-stricken
I find myself in a situation of extreme financial hardship and neediness.

As the red tape thickens
As bureaucracy and obstacles increase, making it even more difficult for me to improve my situation.

I go to the park; they want to baseball-bat me
When I visit the park, people threaten me with violence, wielding baseball bats.

I go to the mall; they throw my old tapes at me
When I visit the mall, people mock and humiliate me by throwing my outdated music tapes at me.

I'm so horny
I am sexually frustrated.

And every girl I know be like, 'He's so corny'
All the women I am acquainted with consider me uninteresting and lacking charm.

I want money in a hurry
I desire to acquire wealth quickly and effortlessly.

I'm gettin' tired of leftover curry
I am becoming exhausted from constantly consuming leftover and inexpensive food, such as curry.

I want to fall off, but I don't know where the edge is
I have a desire to give up or relinquish control, but I am unsure of how or where to do so.

I'm so hungry, I eat my neighbor's hedges
I am extremely famished, resorting to consuming my neighbor's plants out of desperation.

Now I realize I gotta go for mine
I have come to the realization that I must aggressively pursue my own interests and well-being.

It's windshield time
The future ahead of me is uncertain and challenging, symbolized by the windshield of a vehicle.

I take quarters, pennies, dimes, and nickles
I collect loose change of various denominations, including quarters, pennies, dimes, and nickels.

And a kiddy's tricycle
I even resort to taking a child's small three-wheeled bicycle for its monetary value.

I'm a desperado
I have become a person driven by desperation and a sense of urgency.

'I'm a steal your rims' is my motto
I adopt a motto expressing my intention to steal vehicle rims from others.

I watch wrestlin' until I'm dizzy sore
I watch wrestling matches until I become physically exhausted and nauseous.

So if you're cashin' your rent check, know how to get busy
If you are financially stable, you should be prepared to take action and defend yourself.

Go to the drive-through, run with a milkshake
Visit a fast-food drive-through and grab a milkshake without paying.

Go to the supermarket, pocket a raw steak
Steal a raw steak from a grocery store by secretly placing it in my pocket.

I need beer
I have a strong desire for beer.

I'm a catch the Miller truck out there
I plan to catch the Miller beer delivery truck and steal some beer from it.

You know how they throw the newspapers in the morning?
I reference the practice of newspaper delivery in the early morning hours.

The owner don't want 'em
The newspaper owner does not want the remaining copies or issues of the paper.

I'm the man that they're laughin' at
I am the subject of their ridicule and amusement.

They say, 'Cheesy rat, you ain't all that.'
They mockingly refer to me as a cheesy and unimpressive individual.

Party people in the house tonight
Fun and lively individuals gathered together for a social gathering.

Just throw your hands in the air
Give up and surrender to the circumstances.

And wave 'em like you just don't care
Act as if you are indifferent or unconcerned about your problems.

Keep 'em there
Continue to maintain a sense of apathy or detachment.

Run the jewels, run the jewels, run the jewels
Keep moving forward and doing what you need to do to survive.