For Keeps
Rich the Kid Lyrics

My heart cold, I bet the angels agree
My personality is cold and uninviting, even to the point that even heaven agrees with me.

These niggas fake, I don't fuck with them, they all strangers to me
I cannot associate myself with these people because they are all fake and not genuine. They are all unknown to me.

We play for keeps, let out that heat and we leave stains in the street, yeah
We play a serious game where there are major consequences, and when we execute it, we leave permanent marks on the streets.

They take a stand, we make 'em all go to sleep, yeah
Our enemies take a stance and stand up to us, but we overcome them and make them lethargic.

Gotta know we playing for keeps (woo)
It's important to know that we're playing a serious game and that we're willing to do anything to come out victorious.

They knocking 'em off for cheap (what?)
Our rivals may be taking our opponents' lives for a cheap price, but we don't believe in that strategy.

I pray to the Lord my soul to keep (woo, woo)
I pray to God that my soul will rest in peace and that He'll be the keeper of my soul.

Made a hundred thousand, I was sleep (yeah)
I made a fortune of one hundred thousand dollars, which I didn't even realize because I was sleeping.

One call, that's all, make 'em all go to sleep (yeah)
All it takes is one phone call, and we can put our enemies to sleep forever.

I want the money, but you want the fame, lil' nigga (fame, lil' nigga, yeah)
I want the riches, and you want to be famous, little guy. (repetition to make it rhyme)

Ran the check way up, my pockets bigger (woo, woo)
I increased my earnings significantly, and now I have more money in my pockets.

Brought the lil' foreign bitch, we don't take no pictures (we don't take no pictures)
I brought a foreign chick, but we don't like taking photos. (repetition to make it rhyme)

Pull the stick out, they don't want no issues (Grrah, baow)
We're packing heat, and when we show it, others tend to back off and avoid any conflict.

Don't want no issues, don't want no issues (want no issues)
They don't want to have any problems or conflict with us. (repetition to make it rhyme)

Sometimes I tote two guns, I run with plenty killers (plenty killers)
I carry and use two guns at times and associate myself with plenty of other people who can kill effortlessly.

I rock two Rollies, I'm not regular, I'm straight out them trenches (out the trenches)
I wear two Rolex watches and differentiate myself from regular people because I'm from an underprivileged background.

Got a new Maybach, ain't drove it once, but dropped some ashes in it (vroom)
I haven't even driven my new Maybach yet, but I've already dropped ashes in it.

Got platinum plaques and I got gold and got several pennies
I have achieved platinum and gold status and have earned many pennies throughout my career.

I'm from the block, no talk and watch, forever mind my business
I'm from the streets, where we don't chat much, and I focus on my personal affairs rather than anybody else's.

Put that on my four sons, I won't fold, I be toting that glizzy
I swear on my four sons' lives that I will never back down and will always carry and use my firearm.

This ankle bracelet on my leg, I'm already sentenced
The monitor on my ankle to ensure that I am where I'm supposed to be is already confirmation of my sentence.

Tryna rock something (rock)
I'm trying to wear or show off something that is fashionable or impressive.

Ain't leaning off them Xans, I be charged up (up)
I don't rely on Xanax to stay relaxed; I get charged up and energized from other sources. (repetition to make it rhyme)

Poppin', go to set tripping, throwing B's in that order (bet)
I'm popping or drinking with my crew, and we're showing off by repping our set proudly. (repetition and slang to make it rhyme)

Dave died from that chopper at 16, wish I can call him
Dave passed away from a helicopter accident at only sixteen years old, and I wish I could speak to him again.

And we don't charge 'em
We don't charge people, even when they do wrong. (context needed)

She told, but that's my blood, so we ain't charge 'em
Although she told on us, she's my family, so we decided not to charge or retaliate against her. (context needed)

Told my nigga if they play, then they gon' die today (what?)
I warned my friend that if anyone tries to mess with us, they'll pay with their lives. (slang to make it rhyme)

No, they ain't never seen a nigga spraying out the Wraith (skrrt)
They have never seen a person firing a gun out of a Rolls Royce Wraith. (slang and sound effects to make it rhyme)

Lawyer need a quarter mil' and he gon' beat the case (he gon' beat the case)
Our lawyer requires $250,000, and he'll resolve the case in our favor. (repetition to make it rhyme)

Make another half a mil', I threw it in the safe (woo, woo, woo)
I earned another $500,000 and immediately stashed it in my safe. (repetition to make it rhyme)

I can't kick it with these niggas 'cause they all fake
I can't hang out and spend time with these people because they're not genuine and not the kind of people I want to associate myself with.

Nah, we ain't never going broke because we all straight
No, we'll never suffer financially because we all have steady income and resources. (slang to make it rhyme)

Made another hundred, had a long day (long day)
I earned another $100,000, but it was a tiring and lengthy day. (repetition to make it rhyme)

Pullin' out the chopper, look the wrong way
When I pull out my gun or machine gun, even glancing at me the wrong way can trigger me to use it.

My heart cold, I bet the angels agree
My personality is cold and uninviting, even to the point that even heaven agrees with me.

These niggas fake, I don't fuck with them, they all strangers to me
I cannot associate myself with these people because they are all fake and not genuine. They are all unknown to me.

We play for keeps, let out that heat and we leave stains in the street, yeah
We play a serious game where there are major consequences, and when we execute it, we leave permanent marks on the streets.

They take a stand, we make 'em all go to sleep, yeah
Our enemies take a stance and stand up to us, but we overcome them and make them lethargic.

Gotta know we playing for keeps (Woo)
It's important to know that we're playing a serious game and that we're willing to do anything to come out victorious.

They knocking 'em off for cheap (What?)
Our rivals may be taking our opponents' lives for a cheap price, but we don't believe in that strategy.

I pray to the Lord my soul to keep (Woo, woo)
I pray to God that my soul will rest in peace and that He'll be the keeper of my soul.

Made a hundred thousand, I was sleep (Yeah)
I made a fortune of one hundred thousand dollars, which I didn't even realize because I was sleeping.

These niggas fake, I don't fuck with them, they all strangers to me
I cannot associate myself with these people because they are all fake and not genuine. They are all unknown to me. (repeated line from earlier)

One call, that's all, make 'em all go to sleep (no cap)
All it takes is one phone call, and we can put our enemies to sleep forever. (slang to emphasize that it's no lie)