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Polo G Lyrics

Blood, sweat, and tears what I shed, sleepless nights in my bed
I have put in a lot of hard work and dedication to get to where I am, sacrificing sleep and putting in blood, sweat, and tears.

They only love when you shining, I won't let it get to my head
People only show love and support when you are successful, but I will not let that inflate my ego.

Got a lil' one on the way, now I gotta do this shit for my kid
With a child on the way, I am motivated to work hard and succeed to provide for my family.

Havin' conversations with the sky and I meant everything that I said
I am talking to a higher power, making promises and setting goals that I intend to keep.

For my family, gotta build a legacy, I'ma be the man when I'm dead
I am focused on leaving a positive legacy for my family and being remembered as a good man after I am gone.

Worked too hard, I can't slip up, so I'm clutching tight on this lead
I have worked too hard to let my success slip away, so I am holding onto my position tightly.

No, I ain't a killer, but don't push me, I'm too close to the edge
I am not a violent person, but if pushed too far, I am capable of retaliating.

Is what it is, ain't no looking back, don't regret the things that I did, ayy
I accept my past actions and do not regret them, there is no point in dwelling on the past.

System got the hood fucked up, killers, crack fiends, and some Christians
The broken system is affecting the community in a negative way, leading to violence and addiction alongside religious individuals.

Lil' nigga, all he know is bang, only sixteen, on a mission, ayy
A young person who only knows a life of violence and crime, and is determined to continue on this path at age sixteen.

Drug money, out there serving fiends only time he show his ambition
The only time this person shows ambition is when they are serving drugs to addicts for money.

Kid on the way, mama's bills late, gotta hustle hard, gotta get it
With a child on the way and a struggling mother, this person is motivated to work hard and make money to provide for their family.

Block was slow so he have to rob just to make 'em smile on Christmas
Due to a lack of opportunities, this person resorts to robbery to provide Christmas gifts for their loved ones.

Caught a case, judge ain't tryna hear all the things influenced my decisions
After getting caught for a crime, the judge is not interested in hearing about the circumstances that led this person to make those decisions.

Hate to follow rules, elementary school all started off with suspensions
This person has a dislike for authority and discipline, displaying this behavior from a young age with multiple suspensions in elementary school.

If it weren't for rapping, where would I be? I just thank God that I'm gifted
Without rapping, this person wonders where they would be and is grateful for their talent that has brought them to success.

Made it to the top and I stood up, first I had to crawl in them trenches
This person has worked their way up to success, starting from the bottom and persevering through difficult times.

We got hate in us, tryna murder somethin', runnin' through the field, hoppin' fences
There is a lot of anger and aggression in this person, with a desire to commit violence and running through obstacles to do so.

They left blood stains on our corner, gotta spin back with avengence
There has been violence committed against this person's community, and they feel the need to seek revenge to make up for it.

Glock discharge, it's a man down, real gang members handle business
With a gun firing and someone getting hurt, this is a real and serious situation that gang members know how to handle.

We some young niggas, we don't give a fuck, knock a nigga head right off
As young people, this group does not care about the consequences of their violent actions, and is capable of deadly force.

Bunch of hollow shells on that crime scene, it was DOA, white chalk
The aftermath of their crimes are empty bullet shells and a dead body, commonplace on the scene of their violent crimes.

I know real killers, no remorse in 'em, proud of the bodies they caught
This person associates with real-life murderers who feel no guilt for their actions and take pride in the people they have killed.

Went through a lot and I'm only twenty, it's a lot of things that I saw
Despite being young, this person has gone through a lot in their life and witnessed many traumatic events.

Shit left me cold on the inside, feelin' like I need to unthaw
These traumatic experiences have made this person feel numb and emotionally frozen, in need of thawing out and feeling again.

Was it to fill a void or acceptance? Lookin' at the things that I bought
This person reflects on whether their material possessions were used to fill a void or gain acceptance from others.

I still get depressed in my mansion, contemplating, deep in my thoughts
Despite having financial success and a luxury home, this person still experiences depression and spends a lot of time thinking and reflecting.

Voices in my head and that gun cocked, late night rides in all black
This person struggles with mental health, hearing voices in their head and being ready to use their gun at any moment. They also take late-night rides dressed in dark clothing, possibly indicating their involvement in illegal activity.

Really come from nothin', I was on that block like the streets all that I got
This person came from a difficult background, starting out on the streets and feeling like that was all they had.

I done been snaked by my own kind, so who really watchin' my back?
Having been betrayed by people in their own community, this person questions who they can trust to have their back.

Know they want me gone, one up top, I'm a dead man if I lack
Aware of people who wish them dead, this person knows they need to stay alert and on top of their game to stay alive.