Till I Die
Nikko Lafre Lyrics


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(Verse)
Look
I’m still that nigga with a mouth full of gold and a cup full of drink (and a cup full of drink)
So the only thing changed be them 5 figure checks when I walk in the bank (when I walk in the bank)
And no matter what I’m worth, you gon see me with some niggas who was real from the go
A couple of them killas, yea they down to let it blow
And a couple of them dealers sellin really for the low
But me, I’m just a youngin who be juggin for the dough
I’mma grind til I get it, man I put that on my soul
I done seen a lot of shit but I swear I never told
Cus I grew up on them zones, vice laws and the mo
So I’m stickin to the code, yea nigga no snitchin
They heard that boy tellin, next day that boy missin
My niggas in the streets and my brother he in prison
And I got a couple homies who ain’t no longer livin
Yea, that’s real shit
No deal, but I’m who they gotta deal with
I’m in a Chevy but I whip it like a Benzo
It’s no means when I’m smoking, it’s the kill lit
I spit the swisha then I fill it with some endo
And if you see me with a nigga then he careful
Cus all them other niggas I don’t really ride with
And I’m rollin with a couple shooters with me so you might get popped if you pop shit

(Hook)
Man all them chicks watchin my moves
They plottin on me, they scheming
Spent 20k on my jewels
Now I’m in this bitch and I’m gleaming
Got shades on cus I’m leanin
Yea my eyes real low but the Chevy still high
I’m ridin through the set blowin kush in the sky
And I’mma be a trill nigga till the day a nigga die
It’s on me

(Verse)
Black face on a Rollie, yea it’s presidential
And it don’t tic toc cus that bitch official
Niggas flexin in a foreign but that bitch a rental
How you ballin but don’t even know the fundamentals
Fuckin with me, catch a beatin like them instrumentals
Pussy nigga but he talkin like he really bout it
Met that nigga in the city, he was sentimental
Now he tweetin like he thuggin but I highly doubt it
And I don’t trust niggas like I used to (I don’t)
Cus when you make it all they wanna do is use you (true)
And these bitches all snakes, yea they all fake
She say she love me, I said girl it’s what they all day
So I don’t pay em no attention but I pay dues
I never been no one for talkin I just show and prove
Low key and laid back, yea that’s how I move
Low key and laid back, yea that’s how I move
Uh, and it’s nothing but a little time
Til I’m worth a couple M’s and that’s all facts
But I don’t eat with no niggas I ain’t starved with
If I don’t know you I don’t owe you, nigga fall back
And I’m all that, they said I’ll never be
Me broke? That’s some shit you’ll probably never see
And a loan and some shit I’ll probably never need
I’d rather get it on my own, yea it’s on me

(Hook)
Man all them chicks watchin my moves
They plottin on me, they scheming
Spent 20k on my jewels
Now I’m in this bitch and I’m gleaming
Got shades on cus I’m leanin
Yea my eyes real low but the Chevy still high
I’m ridin through the set blowin kush in the sky




And I’mma be a trill nigga till the day a nigga die
It’s on me

Overall Meaning

In "Till I Die," Nikko Lafre talks about his unchanging character despite his increasing wealth. He declares that he is still the same person with a mouth full of gold and a cup full of drink, but the only difference is the increase in his bank account. He also emphasizes the importance of staying true to his roots and keeping genuine people around him. He mentions growing up around illegal activity and how that influenced his decision to abide by the code of not snitching, even in the face of danger. Nikko Lafre also talks about the fickleness of some people, especially those who only come around when they need to use him, and the need to remain lowkey and laid back while working towards his goals.


The hook emphasizes the attention he receives from women and his flashy style. He mentions spending a significant amount of money on his jewels and cruising through his neighborhood smoking Kush.


Overall, the song is a proclamation of his grind and loyalty to his roots. He acknowledges the challenges that come with more money and exposure, such as fake people, but affirms his commitment to staying true to himself and those who've been by his side since the beginning.


Line by Line Meaning

Look
Pay attention to what I'm about to say


I’m still that nigga with a mouth full of gold and a cup full of drink (and a cup full of drink)
I'm still the same flashy person I always was


So the only thing changed be them 5 figure checks when I walk in the bank (when I walk in the bank)
The only thing that's different now is that I have a lot of money


And no matter what I’m worth, you gon see me with some niggas who was real from the go
I'll always hang out with the people who have been there for me


A couple of them killas, yea they down to let it blow
Some of the people I'm with are dangerous and quick to use violence


And a couple of them dealers sellin really for the low
I know people who sell drugs for cheap prices


But me, I’m just a youngin who be juggin for the dough
But I'm just a young person hustling to make money


I’mma grind til I get it, man I put that on my soul
I'm going to work hard until I achieve my goals


I done seen a lot of shit but I swear I never told
I've witnessed a lot of things, but I never snitched


Cus I grew up on them zones, vice laws and the mo
Because I grew up in an area where drugs, the police, and gang culture were common


So I’m stickin to the code, yea nigga no snitchin
I'm following the unwritten rules of the streets and not cooperating with the police


They heard that boy tellin, next day that boy missin
If someone is known for snitching, they'll likely end up hurt or even dead


My niggas in the streets and my brother he in prison
My friends are still involved in criminal activity and my brother is incarcerated


And I got a couple homies who ain’t no longer livin
Some of my friends have passed away


No deal, but I’m who they gotta deal with
I don't have a record deal, but people still have to respect me


I’m in a Chevy but I whip it like a Benzo
I drive a Chevy car, but I drive it like a luxury Benz car


It’s no means when I’m smoking, it’s the kill lit
I'm smoking high-quality marijuana


I spit the swisha then I fill it with some endo
I roll my own joints with a blend of tobacco and high-quality marijuana


And if you see me with a nigga then he careful
If you see me with someone, it's because I trust them


Cus all them other niggas I don’t really ride with
I don't really trust or associate with most people


And I’m rollin with a couple shooters with me so you might get popped if you pop shit
I have people with me who are willing to use violence, so don't test me


Man all them chicks watchin my moves
A lot of women are paying attention to what I'm doing


They plottin on me, they scheming
Some of these women have ulterior motives and are trying to plot against me


Spent 20k on my jewels
I spent a lot of money on my jewelry


Now I’m in this bitch and I’m gleaming
Now that I'm wearing my jewelry, I'm sparkling and shining


Got shades on cus I’m leanin
I'm wearing sunglasses because I'm high on drugs


Yea my eyes real low but the Chevy still high
My eyes are droopy because I'm high, but I'm still driving a nice car


I’m ridin through the set blowin kush in the sky
As I'm driving through my neighborhood, I'm smoking high-quality marijuana


And I’mma be a trill nigga till the day a nigga die
I'll always be a real and authentic person, even until the day I die


Black face on a Rollie, yea it’s presidential
I have a Rolex watch with a black dial, which is a symbol of luxury and status


And it don’t tic toc cus that bitch official
My watch doesn't make a ticking sound because it's high quality


Niggas flexin in a foreign but that bitch a rental
Other people are showing off in expensive cars, but they're just renting them


How you ballin but don’t even know the fundamentals
You say you have a lot of money, but you don't know how to properly manage it


Fuckin with me, catch a beatin like them instrumentals
If you mess with me, you'll get beaten up like the beats in my music


Pussy nigga but he talkin like he really bout it
Someone is talking tough, but they're actually weak


Met that nigga in the city, he was sentimental
I met someone in the city who was emotional and sentimental


Now he tweetin like he thuggin but I highly doubt it
Now that person is trying to act tough on social media, but I don't believe it


And I don’t trust niggas like I used to (I don’t)
I'm hesitant to trust people like I used to


Cus when you make it all they wanna do is use you (true)
When you become successful, people often want to take advantage of you


And these bitches all snakes, yea they all fake
Many women are treacherous and disingenuous


She say she love me, I said girl it’s what they all day
A woman tells me she loves me, but I don't believe it because many women say that to me


So I don’t pay em no attention but I pay dues
I don't let women distract me from my goals, but I do work hard to be successful


I never been no one for talkin I just show and prove
I'm not someone who talks a lot, I just let my actions speak for me


Low key and laid back, yea that’s how I move
I'm not flashy or loud, I prefer to keep a low profile


Uh, and it’s nothing but a little time
It won't take long for me to be successful


Til I’m worth a couple M’s and that’s all facts
Until I have a few million dollars, which will definitely happen


But I don’t eat with no niggas I ain’t starved with
I only eat with the people who have been there for me during tough times


If I don’t know you I don’t owe you, nigga fall back
If I don't know you, don't expect anything from me


And I’m all that, they said I’ll never be
People doubted I would be successful, but I am


Me broke? That’s some shit you’ll probably never see
It's unlikely that I'll ever be poor again


And a loan and some shit I’ll probably never need
I probably won't ever need to take out a loan


I’d rather get it on my own, yea it’s on me
I prefer to be successful through my own efforts, it's up to me to make it happen




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Comments from YouTube:

@silver_ghost4646

I listened to this over and over when my bro died. Not my blood brother but he still was. My first personal loss and others cuz he was great human. One of the best people in my eyes. I'll always think of him. Especially this song. Love you bro always rip. Died in 2016

@TStamp-lw4ku

Just took a night drive with this playin, magical. This guy needs to come back

@Hoiby69

Still one of my favorites! Happy New Year!

@jonesBONES40

Keep it up nikko we love you!

@messenger1447

This a life lesson right here.

@israelbertaud1447

another underated artist...

@strictlybman

Bet I’m the only one that still bump this ... 2020 shit

@help4free389

Nahh man you are not the only one

@sageeeey1393

I fucking love it, shit on repeat.. he sound like Lucas Coly honestly (guy as my profile pic)🙄❤

@MASTER_T_ON_THE_TRACK

DOPE!!!

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