Calling
SLEEPY HALLOW Lyrics


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Great John on the beat, by the way
I know you only be calling when it's lit
Ten toes down with the mob and we ain't slip
'Member I used to starve, no pot to piss
Wonder how I made it this far and I ain't quit, yeah
I know you only be ballin' off a pic
I know you only be calling when it's lit, yeah
I should get a reward for this shit
I should get an applause for this shit, yeah
I can't get up in my feelings, gotta get up in my bag
And you know how I'm coming, I'ma fill it up with cash
My shooters let it blast, two hundred on a dash
The only time we stopping if we gotta get some gas
And homie, I don't know you so I never let you pass
And they ain't give it to me, it's something I had to grab
You my brother, if I got it you got it, ain't gotta ask
If I got it you got it, ain't gotta ask
I know them niggas fake, they ain't none like us
They ain't never tote guns like us
I know them niggas hate, they ain't none like us
They ain't never stack funds like us
The federalies on me say they got a case
But I ain't tryna fight it, I'm thinking of skipping states
But fuck it, if they catch me, I'm keeping the gang safe
They catch me, I'm keeping the gang safe, look
Free my brother Frost, he be on some day
Free Fresh, he be on some day
Free Mani out the can, he be on some day
Free Cease, he be on some day, free my nigga
He be on some day, free the gang, he be on some day
Free brodie out the can, he be on some day
Free the gang, he be on some day
I know you only be calling when it's lit
Ten toes down with the mob and we ain't slip
'Member when I used to starve, no pot to piss
Wonder how I made it this far and I ain't quit, yeah
I know you only be ballin' off a pic
I know you only be calling when it's lit, yeah




I should get a reward for this shit
I should get an applause for this shit, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sleepy Hallow's song "Calling" narrate his journey from starvation to success. He claims that only a few people call him when he is successful, and the rest of the time, he's on his own. Sleepy's lyrics also suggest that he's become accustomed to living a dangerous life and has accepted the possibility of getting caught by the authorities. However, if he is caught, he will protect his gang at all costs.


The first verse describes how Sleepy has struggled in the past and had nothing. Later, he found success, but only a few people called him during his struggles. He also feels that he deserves a reward for his successes in his music career, and that he should be applauded for it.


In the second verse, Sleepy Hallow mentions the authorities who are after him and states that he is thinking of skipping states to avoid being caught. However, he concludes that he will protect his gang if he is apprehended. He declares that some of his friends are locked up, and he wants them to be freed so they can live their lives.


"Calling" by Sleepy Hallow is a song that explores the hardships of life and how some people value others solely by their success. The lyrics suggest that success comes with its own problems, such as being a target for police brutality, which can be detrimental to your life.


Line by Line Meaning

Great John on the beat, by the way
Acknowledging the producer of the song.


I know you only be calling when it's lit
Recognizing that people only reach out when there is something going on.


Ten toes down with the mob and we ain't slip
Committed to being part of a group that is steadfast and dependable.


'Member I used to starve, no pot to piss
Reflecting on a time when things were much harder.


Wonder how I made it this far and I ain't quit, yeah
Contemplating how far they've come and feeling pride in not giving up.


I know you only be ballin' off a pic
Recognizing that people only show off their best moments on social media.


I should get a reward for this shit
Feeling that hard work and dedication should be recognized and rewarded.


I can't get up in my feelings, gotta get up in my bag
Choosing to focus on making money instead of getting emotional.


And you know how I'm coming, I'ma fill it up with cash
Confident in their ability to make money.


My shooters let it blast, two hundred on a dash
Boasting about their crew's willingness to use violence and their ability to drive fast.


The only time we stopping if we gotta get some gas
Determined to keep going, even if it means making a quick pit stop.


And homie, I don't know you so I never let you pass
Being cautious and not letting strangers into the inner circle.


And they ain't give it to me, it's something I had to grab
Asserting that success was earned through hard work and determination.


You my brother, if I got it you got it, ain't gotta ask
Stating that loyalty is important and that they will always help out a friend in need.


I know them niggas fake, they ain't none like us
Believing that their crew is unique and better than others.


They ain't never tote guns like us
Bringing attention to their attitude towards violence and their willingness to use it.


I know them niggas hate, they ain't none like us
Feeling that others are envious of their crew's success and achievements.


They ain't never stack funds like us
Boasting about their financial success and their ability to make money.


The federalies on me say they got a case
Being pursued by law enforcement.


But I ain't tryna fight it, I'm thinking of skipping states
Considering running away to avoid legal consequences.


But fuck it, if they catch me, I'm keeping the gang safe
Willing to take the fall to protect the group.


Free my brother Frost, he be on some day
Expressing support for incarcerated friends.


Free Fresh, he be on some day
Naming another friend who is incarcerated and deserves to be released.


He be on some day, free the gang, he be on some day
Repeating their support for friends who have been imprisoned.


I know you only be calling when it's lit
Reiterating the fact that people only contact them when there is something going on.


Ten toes down with the mob and we ain't slip
Reasserting their commitment to their group.


'Member when I used to starve, no pot to piss
Again reflecting on a time when things were more difficult.


Wonder how I made it this far and I ain't quit, yeah
Again feeling pride in their perseverance and determination.


I know you only be ballin' off a pic
Repeating that people only show off their best moments on social media.


I should get a reward for this shit
Reiterating that hard work and dedication should be recognized and rewarded.




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Great John on the beat, by the way
I know you only be calling when it's lit
Ten toes down with the mob, and we ain't slip
'Member I used to starve, no pot to piss
Wonder how I made it this far, and I ain't quit, yeah
I know you only be ballin' off a pic
I know you only be calling when it's lit, yeah
I should get a reward for this shit (I should get a reward for this shit)
I should get an applause for this shit, yeah
I can't get up in my feelings, gotta get up in my bag
And you know how I'm coming, I'ma fill it up with cash
My shooters let it blast, two hundred on a dash
The only time we stopping if we gotta get some gas
And homie, I don't know you, so I never let you pass
And they ain't give it to me, it's something I had to grab
You my brother, if I got it, you got it, ain't gotta ask
If I got it, you got it, ain't gotta ask
I know them niggas fake, they ain't none like us (none like us)
They ain't never tote guns like us
I know them niggas hate, they ain't none like us (none like us)
They ain't never stack funds like us
The federalies on me say they got a case
But I ain't tryna fight it, I'm thinking of skipping states
But fuck it, if they catch me, I'm keeping the gang safe
(They catch me, I'm keeping the gang safe, look)
Free my brother Frost, he be on some day (some day)
Free Fresh, he be on some day
Free Mani out the can, he be on some day (some day)
Free Cease, he be on some day, look
Free my nigga (he be on some day)
Free the gang, he be on some day
Free Brodie out the can, he be on some day
Free the gang, he be on some day
I know you only be calling when it's lit
Ten toes down with the mob, and we ain't slip
'Member when I used to starve, no pot to piss
Wonder how I made it this far, and I ain't quit, yeah
I know you only be ballin' off a pic
I know you only be calling when it's lit, yeah
I should get a reward for this shit (I should get a reward for this shit)
I should get an applause for this shit, yeah



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He is the only artist I’ve been able to listen to an entire album all the way through

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@ahsatan9465

Just found dis guy n i cannot stop listening 😀πŸ”₯ he slept on, watch his space πŸ’―

@yrm2852

They sleepy on hallow

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