Street Dreams
Nas feat. R. Kelly Lyrics

Street dreams are made of these
The aspirations born from the streets revolve around material wealth and lifestyle.

Niggas push Bimmers and 300 E's
People drive luxury cars like BMWs and Mercedes, indicating success and status.

A drug dealer's destiny is reaching a ki
The ultimate goal for a drug dealer is to reach a kilogram of drugs, symbolizing their success in illicit trade.

Everybody's looking for something
Everyone has their own desires and ambitions they are chasing after.

Shorties on they knees for niggas with big cheese
Women are often attracted to men who possess a lot of money.

Who am I to disagree?
I can't deny the reality of these situations; it's just how things are.

My man put me up for the share, one-fourth of a square
A friend involved me in a deal where I would get a quarter of the profits from a drug transaction.

Headed for Delaware, with one change of gear
We are on our way to Delaware and must quickly adjust our plans for the journey.

Nothing on my mind but the dime sack we blazed
My thoughts are consumed solely with the small amount of marijuana we just smoked.

With the glaze in my eye, that we find when we crave
There’s a certain look in my eyes that comes from the high, driven by our desires.

Dollars and cents, a fugitive with two attempts
I am focused on making money while evading the law, despite facing charges before.

Jakes had no trace of the face, now they drew a print
Police had no evidence against me, but they managed to obtain my fingerprint.

Though I'm innocent 'til proven guilty
I maintain my innocence until the legal system determines otherwise.

I'ma try to get filthy, purchase a club and start up realty
I aim to get rich, investing in a nightclub and real estate.

For real G, I'ma fulfill my dream
Honestly, I am determined to achieve my ambitions.

If I conceal my scheme, then precisely I'll build my cream
If I keep my plans secret, I can effectively make money.

The first trip without the clique
This is my first solo mission, away from my usual gang.

Sent the bitch with the quarter brick, this is it
I’ve dispatched a woman with a small amount of drugs; this is the critical moment.

Fresh face, NY plates got a crooked eye for the Jakes
I’m cautious as I drive a new car with New York plates, always alert to police.

I want it all, ArmorAll Benz and endless papes
I desire complete luxury, including a well-maintained Mercedes and an endless supply of money.

God sake, what nigga got to do to make a half million
What does one have to do to earn a significant sum of money?

Without the FBI catching feelings?
How can one make money without attracting attention from law enforcement?

From Fat Cat to Pappy, niggas see the cat
From famous drug lords to other criminals, people are familiar with the lifestyle of hustlers.

Twenty-five to flat, push a thousand feet back
Get ready for the high stakes of the game, as the consequences can be severe.

Holding gats wasn't making me fat, snitches on my back
Carrying firearms didn’t lead to prosperity; instead, I dealt with betrayal from informants.

Living with moms, getting it on, flushing crack down the toilet
I was living at home while trying to discard drugs when trouble arose.

Two sips from bein alcoholic
I am dangerously close to developing a drinking problem.

Nine-hundred-ninety nine thou' from being rich
Just a small amount of money stands between me and financial freedom.

But now, I'm all for it
I am fully committed to pursuing my ambitions.

My man saw it like Dionne Warwick
My friend has a vision for our future success, similar to how the singer predicted her hits.

A wiser team for a wiser dream we could all score with
Creating a thoughtful group will lead to mutual success in our pursuits.

The cartel, Argentina coke with the nina
Involvement with a drug cartel and high-quality cocaine smuggling.

Up in the hotel, smoking on sessamina
Partaking in high-quality marijuana in a hotel.

Trina got the fishscale between her
A woman possesses high-grade cocaine.

The way the bitch shook her ass, yo, the dogs never seen her
Her provocative dancing was captivating; it's something no one has experienced before.

She got me back living sweeter, fresh Caesar
Her presence improved my life dramatically, making it more enjoyable.

Guess, David Robinson's, Walle' moccasins
Luxury footwear, akin to those worn by famous basketball players, symbolizes status.

Bitches blow me while hopping in the drop-top BM'
Women are intimate with me as I drive a convertible BMW, representing my allure and status.

Word is bond, son, I had that bitch down on my shit like this
This is a genuine statement; the encounter was intensely personal.

Growing up project-struck, looking for luck, dreaming
Having grown up in the projects, I constantly sought opportunities to improve my life.

Scoping the large niggas beaming, check what I'm seeing
I observed successful individuals, noting their achievements as I aspire to succeed.

Cars, ghetto stars pushing ill Europeans
Rich individuals in the community drive expensive European cars, signifying their success.

G'ing, heard about them old timers OD'ing
I have witnessed the drug epidemic, where older users have overdosed.

Young, early 80's, throwing rocks at the crazy lady
Reflecting on childhood mischief while growing up, symbolizing rebellion.

Worshipping every word them rope rocking niggas gave me
I have revered the guidance from seasoned hustlers in my environment.

The street raised me up giving a fuck
I was shaped by street life, which taught me to care only about survival and success.

I thought Jordan's and a gold chain was living it up
I believed owning expensive sneakers and jewelry represented a successful life.

I knew the dopes, the pushers, the addicts, everybody
I was familiar with all types of people involved in the drug scene.

Cut out of class just to smoke blunts and drink noddy
I often skipped school to indulge in marijuana and low-quality alcohol.

Ain't that funny? Getting put on to crack money
It's ironic how quickly one can get involved in the drug trade for profit.

With all the gunplay, painting the kettle black hungry
In a dangerous environment filled with violence, many still struggle to make ends meet.

A case of beers in the staircase, I wasted years
Wasting time drinking beer instead of making progress in life.

Some niggas went for theirs, flipping coke as they career
Others pursued drug dealing as a legitimate profession.

But I'm a rebel stressing to pull out of the heat, no doubt
I rebel against the pressure of illegal activity and aim to escape its dangers.

With Jeeps tinted out, spending, never holding out
Driving luxury SUVs while spending money freely, without hesitation.

Yeah, nigga, what?
A defiant affirmation in response to life's challenges.

Queensbridge, boy, what? Yo, what?
A shoutout to my neighborhood, representing my roots.

Yo, they shot dunn, dawg
There's been violence; someone has been shot in our area.

Look, he on his back right now
The victim is lying on their back, indicating they are in distress.

We gotta get up outta here, son
We need to leave this dangerous situation immediately.

Yo, come on run, yo
I urge my friends to escape quickly.

Watch out, man, yo watch out, watch out, nigga
Warning my friends to be cautious of their surroundings.

Yo, yo hol' up, hol' up, hol' up
Telling everyone to pause for a moment.

Yo, I twisted that kid, right?
I need confirmation that I was involved in the violent situation.

Hell yeah, dunn
Affirming the violent act I participated in.

Yo, why you–
Interrupted mid-sentence, questioning someone's actions.

Yo, yo, come on though
Encouraging urgency and action.

(Oh, shit)
An expression of realization and concern for the situation.

Yo, we gotta got up outta here, yo
Emphasizing the need to leave urgently.

You think somebody peeped that?
Worried that someone may have witnessed the incident.

Yo, hell yeah, I'm saying, yo, as long as we get rid o-
Absolutely, and we must dispose of any evidence.

Get rid of the heat, yo
We must eliminate any risk of police involvement.

Fuck that
Rejecting any risk or hesitation about our actions.

Get rid of the heat, yo
Reiterating the urgency to dispose of evidence.

Come on, come on, I'm threw that shit, come on
Encouraging quick action to dispose of whatever evidence we have.

We gotta bounce, yo
We need to leave this place immediately.

Let's bounce
A call to action for everyone to escape quickly.