Tug O War
Pre-Fight Hype Lyrics


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We push they pull
Give or take an inch
Each side trying to get just a little bit more
Everybody I know
Out working, hustlin, strugglin
Trying to make something from nothing
We push they pull
Give or take an inch
Each side trying to get just a little bit more
Everybody I know
Out working, hustlin, strugglin
Trying to make something from nothing
We push

(We push) Up at the crack of dawn
Putting in a days work before morph alarms are goin on
don't sense
Sittin round doin nothin
Gotta hit the ground runnin
The streets like a stampede over oxygen
Thieves we ain't havin none of that
Got breathing underwater apparatus to kill the chatter
By any means necessary get the mens their meat
They dont be dead in the street
Mama didn't raise no foo
To be a face on the front page news
(ain't that the truth?)
Nothing more, nothing less
Check the floor for the mess
you'd be surprised at what they leave behind enemy lines
We just read between em
Papa got a brand new sign
Go feed the demons
And that's all for good reason
Gotta keep that hunger for themselves
Give em something more than hell
Bustlin hustlin rushin by the hundreds

We push they pull
Give or take an inch
Each side trying to get just a little bit more
Everybody I know
Out working, hustlin, strugglin
Trying to make something from nothing
We push they pull
Give or take an inch
Each side trying to get just a little bit more
Everybody I know
Out working, hustlin, strugglin
Trying to make something from nothing
We push

(We push) Through the chronic streets everyday making noise
All it takes is a voice
Whos the loudest in the streets squekin
We all getting the grease
don't feel like we runnin the place
More exits to escape
I thank this job
Probably the robbers gonna keep on with the masquerade
We go ahead and play the game
We know the steps it takes for that next plateau
Gotta pick your spots and run with em cuz cash flow
don't come in buzzin nothing when we right there
(Right there)
Front and centre stage
Army general heading the brigade
Mission is the nine to five
Trying to squeeze a dollar out of 15 cents
Should have never been
Please that's like shots to the head
don't even play
Just duck and swing
The shit is real
And getting more real every second of the day
Looking for a better way
You know the deal

We push they pull
Give or take an inch
Each side trying to get just a little bit more
Everybody I know
Out working, hustlin, strugglin
Trying to make something from nothing
We push they pull
Give or take an inch
Each side trying to get just a little bit more
Everybody I know
Out working, hustlin, strugglin
Trying to make something from nothing
We push

(We push) back and forth but the struggles stay the same
Like we on a crash course
Like a riot going on inside, outside
Seem more simple than plain
Quiet before the storm made the damn thing change
Everyone can feel it
Like we on a global teeter-totter to feed reporters
They need to sorta
Trying to keep us caught up in a tangle web
Leaning more toward the leading cause of death like alcohol and cigarettes
We smoke we drink to take away the stress
And that's just to keep from jumpin off a ledge
We gotta take control of the pressures of the day to day make it make sense
Just another fence hurdle in our way
We got the knowledge, tools and weapons to get attention
It all depends on how we use em
We in the middle of a revolution
We all makin moves, now it's time for the movement

We push they pull
Give or take an inch
Each side trying to get just a little bit more
Everybody I know
Out working, hustlin, strugglin
Trying to make something from nothing
We push they pull
Give or take an inch
Each side trying to get just a little bit more
Everybody I know
Out working, hustlin, strugglin




Trying to make something from nothing
We push

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pre-Fight Hype's song Tug-O-War talk about the struggles and challenges faced by people in their daily lives. The opening riff "We Push, They Pull" sets the tone of the song, which is about the constant back-and-forth battle between two entities. It speaks about how everyone is on a quest to get more, and how each person or group is trying to gain an edge over the other.


The song talks about the hustle and hard work that goes into trying to make something out of nothing. The lyrics mention how people are out working, hustling, and struggling to create something for themselves. The song emphasizes how people start their day early, before the sunrise, and get to work before anyone else.


The middle of the track speaks about the need for change and how we have to take control of the pressures of the day-to-day to make life make sense. The lyrics exhort the listener to take control of the situation and to use their knowledge, tools, and weapons to get attention. Overall, Tug-O-War is a powerful and evocative track that speaks to the drive and energy of the human spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

We push they pull
Our side is actively trying to achieve success while the opposition is trying to prevent us from succeeding


Give or take an inch
Both sides are fighting to gain even a little bit of advantage


Each side trying to get just a little bit more
Both parties are trying to get ahead of the other


Everybody I know
Everyone in my surroundings


Out working, hustlin, strugglin
They are putting in effort and energy to achieve their goals


Trying to make something from nothing
Striving to create value or success from a difficult or unpromising situation


Up at the crack of dawn
Starting work early morning before the sun rises


Putting in a days work before morph alarms are goin on
Finishing a day's work before others have even started their day


don't sense
There is no sense in wasting time


Sittin round doin nothin
Doing nothing productive or worthwhile


Gotta hit the ground runnin
Starting work at maximum pace without any hesitations


The streets like a stampede over oxygen
The people are rushing and competing at high speed without breathing space


Thieves we ain't havin none of that
We will not tolerate any kind of stealing or injustice


Got breathing underwater apparatus to kill the chatter
We have the skills and tools to eliminate distractions


By any means necessary get the mens their meat
By any method, we will achieve success


They dont be dead in the street
We don't want anyone to fail or be left behind


Mama didn't raise no foo
We were not brought up to be foolish or stupid


To be a face on the front page news
To be publicized as a failure or criminal


Nothing more, nothing less
There is no additional benefit being received or given


Check the floor for the mess
Inspect the environment for any problems


you'd be surprised at what they leave behind enemy lines
Enemies might leave behind evidence of their plan


We just read between em
We interpret the hidden message behind conduct or speech


Papa got a brand new sign
We got a new way to advertise our business


Go feed the demons
Achieving success by satisfying our desires


And that's all for good reason
There is a justified purpose behind our actions


Gotta keep that hunger for themselves
Maintaining the motivation to be successful for themselves


Give em something more than hell
Offering more value than competitors or adversaries


Bustlin hustlin rushin by the hundreds
People are constantly active and busy


Through the chronic streets everyday making noise
Making noise or impact in regular mundane activities


All it takes is a voice
A single voice can make a difference


Whos the loudest in the streets squekin
The person or group that is the most vocal in the streets


More exits to escape
More opportunities to avoid failure or negative outcomes


Probably the robbers gonna keep on with the masquerade
Criminals are likely to continue their deceptive behavior


We go ahead and play the game
We participate in the competition to achieve success


We know the steps it takes for that next plateau
We understand what is required to reach the next level of success


Gotta pick your spots and run with em cuz cash flow don't come in buzzin nothing when we right there (Right there)
We need to identify the right opportunities and take advantage of them immediately because financial gain is not always guaranteed even when we are close to achieving success


Front and centre stage, Army general heading the brigade
The person leading the group or effort is in the forefront and leading with authority


Mission is the nine to five trying to squeeze a dollar out of 15 cents
The goal is to work hard during the day to generate wealth from limited resources


Should have never been... Please that's like shots to the head
It was never supposed to happen... It is like causing a major problem


don't even play, Just duck and swing
Don't mess around, take action to serve your interests


The shit is real
The circumstances or situation is very serious and difficult


And getting more real every second of the day
The situation is becoming more serious and difficult with each passing moment


Looking for a better way
Trying to find a more effective method or solution


back and forth but the struggles stay the same
Despite the ongoing efforts, challenges remain unchanged


Like we on a crash course
It feels like things will inevitably come to a negative end


Like a riot going on inside, outside
There is a lot of chaos and conflict both internally and externally


Seem more simple than plain
The issues appear to be more basic than they actually are


Quiet before the storm made the damn thing change
The period of relative calm was disrupted by tumultuous events


Everyone can feel it
Everyone is aware of the current situation


Like we on a global teeter-totter to feed reporters
The world seems to be in a balance between success and failure that affects the media


Trying to keep us caught up in a tangle web
Intentionally making things complicated to keep everyone confused or distracted


Leaning more toward the leading cause of death like alcohol and cigarettes
Looking more towards things that will hurt us, like addiction or bad habits


We smoke we drink to take away the stress
Coping mechanisms like drinking and smoking are used to alleviate anxiety and pressure


And that's just to keep from jumpin off a ledge
It's just to avoid feeling desperate or overwhelmed


We gotta take control of the pressures of the day to day make it make sense
We need to take charge of our daily stress and make it work for us


Just another fence hurdle in our way
Another obstacle we must overcome to reach our goals


We got the knowledge, tools and weapons to get attention
We have the means to grab people's attention and make an impact


It all depends on how we use em
The ultimate success depends on how effectively we apply our resources


We in the middle of a revolution
We are amidst a significant change or movement


We all makin moves, now it's time for the movement
We are all taking steps towards progress, and it's time to fully embrace and lead the movement


We push they pull
We are pushing towards our goals while the opposition is trying to prevent our success


Give or take an inch
Both sides are fighting for even a small advantage


Each side trying to get just a little bit more
Both parties are competing to gain an edge


Everybody I know
Everyone in my circle


Out working, hustlin, strugglin
Putting in effort and fighting for success


Trying to make something from nothing
Creating value or success from challenging situations


We push they pull
We are actively trying to achieve success while fighting against the opposition


Give or take an inch
Both parties are fighting to gain even a small advantage


Each side trying to get just a little bit more
Both sides are pushing for more success and trying to surpass the other




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