Wicked
N.T.S.X. Lyrics
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I done seen so many die
Level headed on swivel
Ain't too much left of my kind
Y'all grew together, now you gettin money got no time
Don't wanna see you winning
So they try to take your shine
But when you come around, it's all love
We was the ones who lookin up to you but now you stalk us
Like boosie said you hypnotized with hatred all that's towards us
But Ima keep going, can't nothing get me out of focus
Mmh mhm mmh
I done, seen it too many times
So I can't wait in line
You gotta get it when you can don't know when it's yo time
The title say it's mine, they sour like a lemon lime
They call me slime
Like Thugga YSL, Yeast Saint Laurent that's mine
Up in the cut they snorting lines
I take her out and wine and dine
I give her mixed feelings the way I'm moving give her double vybes
I'm going up steady, ain't never stopping
No there's no decline
Deliver every time ain't no writing you know it's genuine
Mmh mhm mmh, she get wicked
I heard he catching bodies we mobbing like Watchu sayin
Ian scared about them streets
With them partners like who you playing
I fell out with my nigga in that cell bout what we had
Wont take none of your charges my nigga like Watchu saying Watchu saying
Mmh mhm mmh, she get wicked
In "Wicked," N.T.S.X. describes the hate and violence that permeate city life. The rapper has seen too many people die and can only trust himself to stay alert and aware of his surroundings. N.T.S.X. also reflects on the envy that can grow between friends as they become more successful, with some trying to bring others down rather than celebrating each other's achievements. The rapper refuses to let this negativity get in the way of his goals, however.
N.T.S.X.'s lyrics are full of cultural references and nods to other rappers. He quotes Boosie and Thugga YSL, and also makes a reference to the Yeezy fashion brand with the "Yeast Saint Laurent" pun. The song's chorus is repeated over a minimalist beat with a haunting melody that reinforces the sense of foreboding and danger described in the verses.
Line by Line Meaning
So much hate up in da city
The city is full of animosity and hostility
I done seen so many die
I have witnessed numerous deaths
Level headed on swivel
Alert and cautious at all times
Ain't too much left of my kind
Few individuals share my values and perspective
Y'all grew together, now you gettin money got no time
You used to be close friends, but now that you're wealthy, you're too busy for each other
Don't wanna see you winning
Others are envious and do not want you to succeed
So they try to take your shine
They attempt to diminish your accomplishments and make themselves feel better
But when you come around, it's all love
When they are face to face with you, they show a facade of affection
They give you all that stardom
They shower you with adoration because of your fame and success
We was the ones who lookin up to you but now you stalk us
We used to admire you, but now you are trying to emulate us
Like boosie said you hypnotized with hatred all that's towards us
As Boosie stated, they are consumed with negativity and dislike towards us
But Ima keep going, can't nothing get me out of focus
I will persevere and not be deterred
I done, seen it too many times
I have observed this situation too frequently
So I can't wait in line
I cannot wait for my turn, I need to take action now
You gotta get it when you can don't know when it's yo time
Opportunities do not always present themselves, so you must seize them when they do
The title say it's mine, they sour like a lemon lime
I have earned the right to the success, and they are bitter and resentful
They call me slime
They mock and ridicule me
Up in the cut they snorting lines
Behind closed doors, they are using drugs
I take her out and wine and dine
I treat her to an expensive meal and drinks
I give her mixed feelings the way I'm moving give her double vybes
My behavior towards her confuses her and sends mixed signals
I'm going up steady, ain't never stopping
I am consistently improving and not slowing down
No there's no decline
There is no decrease in my progress
Deliver every time ain't no writing you know it's genuine
I always come through, and my authenticity is unquestionable
Mmh mhm mmh, she get wicked
She becomes malicious and unpleasant
I heard he catching bodies we mobbing like Watchu sayin
I heard he is committing murders, so we are taking action
Ian scared about them streets
I am not afraid of the violent streets
With them partners like who you playing
With my associates, who are you trying to deceive?
I fell out with my nigga in that cell bout what we had
I had a disagreement with my close friend in prison over our past actions
Wont take none of your charges my nigga like Watchu saying Watchu saying
I will not accept responsibility for any of your wrongdoings, what are you implying?
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Written by: Jabari Brown
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