Young Veterans
Prodigy Lyrics

Yeah
Prodigy starts the song by affirming with a calm tone, saying 'Yeah.'

Don't try that with P, nah give ya'self a break
Prodigy warns his opponent that messing with him is not a good idea, and advises him to give himself a break.

You're f'ing with the wrong nigga, do ya'self a favor
Prodigy reiterates that his opponent is dealing with the wrong guy, and advises him to do himself a favor by backing off.

Back up offa me lil nigga real fast
Prodigy tells his opponent to step back since he's not up for any confrontations.

Or just like that you'll be pushing up grass
Prodigy says that if his opponent doesn't back off, he will end up getting killed.

You're a plant fool; I'll put your flesh in the dirt
Prodigy belittles his opponent by calling him a plant fool and warns him, that he will bury him underground.

I tried to be polite, but you wanna be a jerk
Prodigy explains that he tried to be polite initially, but since his opponent is being unnecessarily aggressive, he is forced to respond in a similar manner.

Tried to prove a point; the only thing that you proved
Prodigy suggests that the only thing that his opponent accomplished is getting killed for being rude.

Is people get killed simply for being rude
Prodigy asserts that violent conflicts can openly arise even when people display simple rudeness.

You thought you was the man, turned out to be a chump
Prodigy mocks his opponent, who thought he was powerful but turned out to be foolish.

You thought something sweet, believe Jay(Z) if you want
Prodigy sarcastically comments that his opponent should believe Jay(Z), who raps about sweet things.

Ga'head believe Nas or whoever you choose
Prodigy advises his opponent to choose someone to believe, either Nas or any other rapper.

You come on over here and you gon' see the truth
Prodigy invites his opponent to confront him to understand the reality of his words.

It's nothing out the ordinary, this is what we do
Prodigy implies that violent confrontations are normal and frequent in his world.

My team's so strong, I feel sorry for you
Prodigy boasts about the strength of his team and mocks his opponent again, saying he feels sorry for him.

These rappers is pissed off, they're not being felt
Prodigy observes that many other rappers aren't receiving the recognition they deserve and are angry as a result.

They get record deals but their albums get shelved
Prodigy notes that many record companies sign rappers but don't push their albums, which eventually get shelved.

Heavy on the dimers and heavy on the smoke
Prodigy says that he and his crew are heavily involved with drugs, as well as having a lot of money.

Pockets full of hundreds, doing hundreds in the post
Prodigy brags that they have a lot of cash, and are circulating large amounts of money.

GT Carrera nigga daring nigga front
Prodigy boasts of driving a GT Carrera car, and is daring anyone to confront him.

Fucking with these young veterans you'll get done
Prodigy warns that anyone messing with his crew will face serious consequences.

I'll react like a Terminator nigga what?
Prodigy likens himself to the Terminator character, suggesting that he will be ruthless and unforgiving.

Won't stop coming till I know a nigga done
Prodigy asserts that he will continue his attack until he knows his opponent is completely defeated.

Rikers all good, it made me a millionaire
Prodigy explains that he spent time in Rikers prison, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he made money from his experiences there.

Or when it come time to squeeze yogi, we don't care
Prodigy shows no remorse for violence, saying that they won't hesitate to use force if needed.

Now we thirty-thou feet in the air
Prodigy boasts that he and his crew have now reached a great height of success.

Getting head from a pretty face who ain't scared
Prodigy talks about receiving oral sex from a woman who is pretty and unafraid of him.

To fuck with these Gs and she's happy that she did
Prodigy remarks that the woman is satisfied to have been sexually involved with him and his associates.

'Cause we turned out to be that shit that she felt
Prodigy says that he and his crew proved to be worth the woman's time and attention.

Baby on the real, all these lame niggas now the deal
Prodigy asserts that many less-talented rappers are currently famous and successful.

My dudes give out the wounds that never heal
Prodigy implies that his crew is so powerful that people who come up against them will sustain serious injuries that will never heal.

Don't be mad at me, be made at ya'self
Prodigy insists that his opponent should not be angry at him but should instead be angry with himself for trying to compete.

For being so garbage you need to be killed
Prodigy ridicules his opponent by suggesting that they are so bad, they don't deserve to live.

For putting out bullshit like you saw the joke
Prodigy belittles his opponent's work, suggesting that it's worthless and poorly crafted.

'Cause you're from the hood don't mean your shit's dope
Prodigy dispels the myth that simply being from the ghetto doesn't automatically make one's work valuable or excellent.

Just 'cause you got bodies don't mean you're gon' gold
Prodigy says that even if someone has killed people, it doesn't ensure that they will be successful.

Like just because you're black don't mean you got soul
Prodigy cautions that even if someone is black, it doesn't guarantee that they are naturally gifted or spiritually-inspired.

Niggas coming home from doing wild time
Prodigy makes an observation that criminals who serve long sentences are coming out of prison more aggressive and violent than ever before.

Talk about P - "Yo P I could rhyme"
Prodigy observes that people are trying to compare their skills with his own in attempts to prove themselves.

50 Cent did it; I could do the shit too
Prodigy comments that many other rappers are trying to emulate 50 Cent's success by copying his style.

But you're not 50, he individual
Prodigy says that even though many rappers try to emulate 50 Cent's style, they must remember that he is unique and individualistic.

And you're not H and you're definitely not P
Prodigy cautions that even though other rappers might be talented, they aren't on his level or that of other successful rappers.

What would make you think it's so easy to be?
Prodigy challenges other rappers as to why they think it's easy to achieve the level of success and talent that he has gained.

I've been doing this since I was a Rugrat
Prodigy explains that he has been involved in rapping since he was very young.

I'm gifted; I'm blessed with talents you can't match
Prodigy acknowledges his natural talent in rapping, saying that no one can match up to his abilities.

Stop dreaming, wake up and smell the 'Kush'
Prodigy tells other rappers to stop dreaming and get real, referencing marijuana ('Kush') as a way to sober them up.

You better than P? Nah you wish!
Prodigy asserts that no other rapper is better than him, dismissing any comparisons or attempts to outdo him.

Chorus
The chorus repeats the title of the song, emphasizing that they are a group of young veterans who are not to be messed with.

[talking: Prodigy w/ a friend]
Prodigy converses with a friend, adding an element of realism and context to the song.