In My Mind
Philthy Rich Lyrics
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Played with a lot of money but never dropped a dime
And these fake ass niggas ain't what they about
9 shots through the mazi, tryina take me out
Brought myself to the hospital, fuck the daries
Leaking out 3 holes but still didn't panic
120 on the freeway, never hit the brakes
These broke niggas lookin at me like they hit the safe
Last time we caught this nigga he said he wasn't in it
But that was my fault for riding without a hammer
On 2 probations tryina duck the slammer
Either ride with a nigga or get knocked down
I'll get this nigga by the week and he'll be knocked down
Yeah I'm playing with some tips and ready for the phone
Having nightmares, can't sleep till he's gone
The police said that the window saved my life
Would have keep it 100, the lord spared my life
I was sad 2 days before dre died
Like 4 years ago, there ain't no letting go
That's all I thought about, like fuck they done got me too
Lil feel lil ant, fuck I got me too
Little boys are fin to leave from this earth alone
Talking to myself, like why the fuck I left my chrome
It's either heaven or jail, I guess I'm going back
They done fuck my true jeans, if a nigga mad
Sittin on em like an egg until he ready to hatch
I got some little niggas that do it for a couple stacks
Too much respect, we took it by a lane nigga
Shooting with your eyes closed, where you aim nigga
Cause I'm a reptible well known in these streets
If that's what you call a hit, keep your receipt.
The lyrics to Philthy Rich's song "In My Mind" showcase the struggles of a young black man trying to survive in an environment where he is surrounded by fake people and constant danger. Despite never having stolen anything and never having snitched on anyone, he is still in danger of being taken out by those who wish him harm. He describes a harrowing experience where he was shot at nine times and had to drive himself to the hospital, even though he was leaking from three bullet holes. This vividly illustrates the idea that life is precious, and that sometimes we have to keep moving forward even in the face of adversity.
The song also touches on themes of grief, regret, and the cycle of violence. The artist is haunted by the death of a friend, and can't let go of the pain and sadness that it causes him. He laments that young men are dying every day, and that it's only a matter of time before he ends up either dead or in jail. The chorus of the song sums up this sentiment well, saying "It's either heaven or jail, I guess I'm going back." Overall, "In My Mind" serves as a powerful commentary on the harsh realities of life in America's urban centers, and the psychological toll that it takes on those who are forced to live there.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't never stole shit but a bitch smile
I have never stolen anything but a woman's attention.
Played with a lot of money but never dropped a dime
I have handled large sums of money, but have never betrayed anyone's trust.
And these fake ass niggas ain't what they about
I have encountered disingenuous people who don't live up to their words.
9 shots through the mazi, tryina take me out
Someone fired nine gunshots at me from a Maserati, attempting to kill me.
Brought myself to the hospital, fuck the daries
I took myself to the hospital without calling the police, disregarding any formal procedure.
Leaking out 3 holes but still didn't panic
Even though I was losing blood from multiple wounds, I remained composed.
120 on the freeway, never hit the brakes
I drove at 120 mph on the freeway without slowing down.
These broke niggas lookin at me like they hit the safe
Poor people stare at me as if I've taken their money, even though I haven't.
Hit my niggas on the horn like I know who did it
I alerted my friends that I believe I know who attempted to kill me.
Last time we caught this nigga he said he wasn't in it
When we caught this person in the past, he denied involvement.
But that was my fault for riding without a hammer
It was my mistake for not carrying a firearm for protection.
On 2 probations tryina duck the slammer
I am on probation for two different cases and trying to avoid getting incarcerated.
Either ride with a nigga or get knocked down
Stay loyal to me, or face the consequences.
I'll get this nigga by the week and he'll be knocked down
I will find and hurt the person responsible in a matter of days.
Yeah I'm playing with some tips and ready for the phone
I have some illegal firearms and I'm anticipating a phone call for retaliation.
Having nightmares, can't sleep till he's gone
I am experiencing nightmares and cannot sleep until the person responsible for my attempted murder is punished.
The police said that the window saved my life
The police claim that the car window stopped a bullet from killing me.
Would have keep it 100, the lord spared my life
I would have died if not for divine intervention.
I was sad 2 days before dre died
I was feeling down two days before Dr. Dre's death.
Like 4 years ago, there ain't no letting go
Something happened four years ago that I still can't get past.
That's all I thought about, like fuck they done got me too
I couldn't stop thinking about how I almost died, and why someone would want to kill me.
Lil feel lil ant, fuck I got me too
I feel small and insignificant, and I'm questioning how I ended up in this situation.
Little boys are fin to leave from this earth alone
Young men often die prematurely without accomplishing anything significant.
Talking to myself, like why the fuck I left my chrome
I am bemoaning the fact that I didn't bring my firearm with me and wondering why I did so.
It's either heaven or jail, I guess I'm going back
I'm either going to die or get arrested, it seems like there is no other option for me.
They done fuck my true jeans, if a nigga mad
My brand has been intentionally damaged, and someone has a motive to hurt me for it.
Sittin on em like an egg until he ready to hatch
I am waiting for the perfect moment to retaliate and hurt my enemies.
I got some little niggas that do it for a couple stacks
I have some low-level associates who will perform violent acts for a small amount of money.
Too much respect, we took it by a lane nigga
I demand respect, and I will harm anyone who doesn't give it to me.
Shooting with your eyes closed, where you aim nigga
People who shoot with their eyes closed tend to miss their target.
Cause I'm a reptible well known in these streets
I am a reputable person who is widely known in my community.
If that's what you call a hit, keep your receipt.
If you consider what happened to me a successful attack, then you will face consequences for it.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: ALVIN KUMAR, PHILLIP ANTHONY BEASLEY
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Nxel Santiagx
Still slappin in 2022 Philthy the truth! Been listening through his whole come up and it’s been a blessing to see him come this far!
Terrell Robertson
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MakintsMind
Philthy did his name justice years later still a classic!!!
Unknown 40
I remember bumping this Philthy back in high school hella broke and now just bought a million dollar home in the central coast
41Fivin_Sam
"The police said the windows saved my life, to keep it a hunnid the Lord spared my life" Now that's real! Many can relate. Many just say luck.
Charlene
Samuel I'm one to comment... Trust And believe that I know exactly where your getting at.... Im one who flew 20 feet out of my drivers window then had my car landed on myself.... To make my situation LucKy,
I didn't even cause this to myself. Yeah Right! My passenger yanked my steering wheel... So exactly, Thank God!
Fernando Martinez
U got this
$Jarmelo24
Filthy been killing beats w real facts n real gems mfs sleeping on big 59 .look at the consistency n realness 🔥🔥🔥
savagetdk
its a sick ass instrumental great producer
heartofcali559
Still slapping this in 2019