Studio Ground Rules
PIVOT Gang Lyrics

Don't stand out, sit down, shut up
Be humble and don't draw attention to yourself

Oh, you smoke? Roll up, don't stand out
If you smoke, do so quietly without bringing attention to yourself

Don't call next on 2K, you not next
Don't act entitled, wait your turn patiently

Don't pop up, be low-key 'til we say you can speak
Don't force yourself into situations, wait for validation before speaking up

Don't talk loud 'til we laugh
Don't overstep your boundaries, only speak when it's appropriate and welcomed

Oh, you rap? Don't rap for us, don't pass us no square smoke
Don't try to impress us with your skills or offer us mediocre things

Don't stare bro, Snapchat or IG
Don't be intrusive, respect people's privacy and space

High-key, be low-key, don't come with your posse
Be low key and don't come with a large group of people, especially if you're trying to make a good impression

Be dolo or plus one if we laugh at yo' jokes
Come alone or with one trusted friend if you want to hang out with us, and only if we appreciate your presence

Heart on my sleeve like a hoodie
I wear my emotions openly, like a hoodie

I'm from the hood, put yo' hoodie up
I come from a place of hardship, so I embrace my roots and show it through my clothing

Cops would just put they hoods up, killin' kids for they hoodie
Police brutality towards Black people is prevalent, and people are targeted and murdered for their clothing and appearance

Sometimes I think I'm not hood enough
I struggle with feeling like I fit into my own community because of my background and success

Hip hop made me feel similar
Music has brought people together who can relate and empathize with each other's struggles

There's a hood, there's a Zimmerman
There are dangerous and harmful people in the world and it's important to be aware and cautious

But I'm under the hood, rev the engine up
I come from the same background but I'm making the most of my life and working towards success

Since Walt was sended up, that could've just ended us
We could have succumbed to the same fate as others before us, but we're pushing forward despite challenges and setbacks

Instead, we protected, now it's multi-dimensional
We've worked hard to protect ourselves and now we're expanding and growing in many ways

That's why I really don't give no fuck
I'm not concerned with what others think or say about me, I'm focused on my own path

About how they be talkin' down like that's just momentum for us
Negative comments and criticism only drive us to work harder and prove ourselves

The pinnacle of success is a dangerous point
Being successful can be dangerous and bring new challenges

Plus the same niggas hatin' on you be flamin' your joints
Even people who don't support you or try to bring you down may still enjoy the benefits of your success

You smokin' weed in the studio with niggas who don't like you, huh?
It's foolish to hang out and smoke with people who don't like or respect you

That just sound dumb to me, and I don't even smoke
It's illogical and pointless to hang out with people who don't care for you, and I'm not even a smoker

Oh, you over rich
If you have an abundance of wealth and resources,

Yet somehow your friends don't even post your shit
Even with all of your success, people may still not support you or show you love

I'm post-apocalyptic, by myself I'm on some sober shit
I've been through destruction and chaos, and now I'm working alone to pursue my goals

I could've went to Oberlin, instead I chose to coexist
I had options for my future, but I chose to exist among my own community

Where grass grow on the concrete
I come from an environment where growth and progress is a challenge

How the sidewalk look like forests
Despite the lack of resources, small moments of beauty and growth can be found in unexpected places

Bro, take this reefer while I spit this ether
Here, smoke this marijuana while I talk my shit

No, we don't need you, go locate your people
We don't need your presence, go find your own community

Even after odds we could all be equal
Despite challenges we may face, we all have the potential for equality

Iron these wrinkles on a track, prolly get a sequel
If we perfect our craft and make it shine, we may have future opportunities

(Sit down, lemme show you something)
Listen to me and learn something

Although my label straight
Even though I'm doing well in my career

Still watch who I keep around my dinner place
I'm careful with who I associate with and invite into my personal space

Cat still got a fax from the recession back in '08
Even amidst my success, I remember the struggle and hardships of the past

If you ain't raise your stakes to raise your rates, you need to wait
If you're not willing to invest in your own potential, you need to be patient and wait for success

Proper preparation, you don't feel so out of place
If you're properly prepared, you can feel at ease and confident in any situation

Roll up when you roll up, don't hol' up no session
Smoke when you feel like it, but don't hold up the group or get in the way

Crowd smoke impression, never impress
Just because everyone else is smoking doesn't mean you have to or that it's impressive

My nigga, I see finesse before I even address
I can read people and their attitudes before I even interact with them

In raps, you keep waitin' to rap, put 'em to rest, yeah
In rap battles, I'm always ready to respond and put my opponents to shame

You can't be takin' shit personal
You can't let things affect you on a personal level

Personality nonchalant, words curve like cursive
I have a laid-back personality, but my words are sharp and impactful

They own person personify a few Persians per usual
Others' behavior reflects their own personality, not necessarily yours

All won't make it out, shout out my personnel
Not everyone will make it out of their own struggles, and I recognize and appreciate the people who have supported me

Invoices pinpoint the surface
Money and business transactions are important and reflect on our surface-level success

My purpose speakin' out like bad kids
My purpose is to speak out and stand up, even if it's against the norm

Uncle daddy Bernie Mac-in'
I'm witty and funny like Bernie Mac

Teein' off, no Caddy lackin'
I'm ready to move forward and take on any challenge, without needing someone to assist me

Present past tense, how I blend it
I skillfully blend my experiences from the past with my present situation

Bran Stark, they too see it and can't stand it
Like Bran Stark, I can see and understand things that others can't

Brand heart, I got some feelings on the sleeve
My brand and image reflects my emotions openly and honestly

Couple ceilings I'll exceed
I have the potential to surpass my own perceived limitations

OD my potency, find me on my own 50
I'm maximizing my own potential and can be found succeeding on my own terms

I'll get my life rich before I die empty, that's no guts
I will achieve wealth and success in my lifetime, without being afraid to take risks

Be dolo or plus one, haha
If you want to hang out with us, come alone or with one trusted friend, and don't overstay your welcome