Next Door
Saba Lyrics

Here 911 don't come though
Emergency services are unavailable in this neighborhood, implying a lack of safety and support.

Next door from a bando
Living next door to a dilapidated, abandoned house, symbolizing the harsh realities of the environment.

Chillin on my front porch
Relaxing on the doorstep, taking a moment of respite from the challenges of life.

And I'm Listening to Cam'ron
Engaging with music, finding solace and inspiration in the artistry of Cam'ron.

I was Dreaming of condo
Desiring a better living situation, longing for a condominium as a symbol of stability and success.

Shorty at the gun store
A young individual involved in potentially dangerous activities, such as purchasing firearms.

He Told me stop the bitching
Receiving advice to cease complaining or whining, urging a shift in attitude.

Granny gave me whipping daddy in big city
Receiving discipline from one's grandmother, while missing the presence of one's father in a bustling city.

Nigga He was on a mission
Referring to the absent father figure who had his own objectives and responsibilities to pursue.

And I cried I was so sensitive
Expressing vulnerability and emotional sensitivity, shedding tears due to the absence of a loved one.

For everyday I missed him
Feeling the impact of each day without the father's presence, highlighting the longing for his return.

I was mad as shit and then
Experiencing intense anger and frustration, but eventually transitioning to a different mindset.

I got back to my senses
Returning to a state of rationality and clarity, regaining control of one's emotions.

Yeah I'm Back inside my fucking mind
Finding a sense of mental stability and self-awareness, overcoming previous tumultuous thoughts.

I swear this like my biggest fear
Acknowledging that this experience represents a profound fear or apprehension in one's life.

I fucked around and almost died
Engaging in risky behavior and experiencing a close brush with death.

The last time that I took this trip
Referring to a previous incident or experience that had dire consequences.

I never said I was a saint
Asserting the absence of perfection or moral superiority, acknowledging flaws and imperfections.

Just said that I didn't smoke
Clarifying a specific detail about oneself, stating that one is not a smoker.

Never said shit about my family who overdosed
Not openly discussing or addressing the issue of family members who have succumbed to drug overdoses.

Momma drinking comatose
Revealing that one's mother is in a state of unconsciousness due to excessive alcohol consumption.

It's in my genes like a chromosome
Implying that addiction or tendencies towards substance abuse are inherited, comparing it to a genetic trait.

Daddy left he said he won't be long
The father figure leaving with the promise of a swift return, which turns out to be false.

But He was also wrong
Highlighting the disappointment and betrayal felt by the artist when the father figure did not fulfill his promise.

I go to school from my grandma home
Attending school while residing with one's grandmother, potentially due to the absence or instability caused by the parents.

Seen my mom in that ambulance
Witnessing one's mother being transported in an ambulance, potentially due to a health crisis.

She was laid out on the floor
Finding the mother in a vulnerable state, physically incapacitated and helpless.

And didn't recognize her boy
The mother being in a state of confusion or mental impairment, unable to identify her own child.

Bet Demons never seemed so friendly
Acknowledging the presence of personal demons or struggles, which appear more inviting or tempting during difficult times.

Family taking P's like some candy
Family members succumbing to drug addiction, treating drugs as casually as one would candy.

Every week another auntie yeah
Facing the tragic loss of family members due to drug-related issues, particularly aunts.

Ante up cousin anted up got his grammies up
A cousin engaging in illegal activities to increase his wealth, potentially through participating in gambling.

Go to private school got the ID
Attending a private school and possessing identification to authenticate one's enrollment.

And the Lanier saggy pants and glasses
Describing the artist's appearance, wearing Lanier-branded sagging pants and glasses.

I am such a contradiction
Recognizing the coexistence of opposing qualities or characteristics within oneself, indicating a sense of complexity and internal conflict.

And my uncle get locked up
The artist's uncle being incarcerated, potentially due to involvement in criminal activities.

And I just know to stop my bitching
Learning from the experiences of family members, realizing the need to stop complaining or whining about one's own circumstances.

And then shorty get locked up
A younger individual, possibly known to the singer, getting arrested and imprisoned.

He got a case and they dismiss it
The charges against the aforementioned individual are dropped or dismissed.

Then my brother get locked up
The artist's brother being arrested and incarcerated, adding to the family's history of legal troubles.

And that arrest raised my ambition yeah
The brother's arrest serves as a catalyst for the artist's heightened determination and drive, motivating them to strive for success.

Right right
Usage of a colloquial expression to acknowledge and affirm a statement or observation made.

And I was stealing from this dope spot
Engaging in theft or robbery from a location involved in drug dealing or consumption.

And I was just a shorty too
Committing these illegal acts as a young individual, emphasizing the artist's involvement in criminal behavior from an early age.

Couple grams later found out they
After some time, discovering that the stolen drugs were actually a small quantity, potentially implying an underwhelming payoff.

All at shorty school
Realizing that the individuals from whom the drugs were stolen were directly connected to the artist's educational institution.

Finessed up out that jam they like
Skillfully navigating and escaping from a challenging or dangerous situation, impressing those observing these actions.

Damn look at shorty move
Expressing surprise or admiration at the artist's ability to extricate themselves from a difficult circumstance through their actions.

Hunnid none less you lose your hand
Indicating that in a transaction or negotiation, one should expect to receive the full agreed-upon payment, or else there will be consequences.

You try to short me too
Warning against attempting to deceive or cheat the singer, reinforcing the importance of maintaining honesty and integrity in dealings.

Lying cheating and stealing got
Highlighting a lifestyle or pattern of engaging in deceitful and illegal activities, such as lying, cheating, and stealing.

Me riding low now 15 off some X's might as
Expressing a state of depression or feeling emotionally down, potentially attributed to consuming ecstasy pills.

Well take some O's now
Suggesting the consumption of opioids, potentially as a means to alleviate emotional pain or discomfort.

Took from the wrong niggas then
Stealing from the wrong individuals, implying potential consequences or retaliation to come.

We was all ghost now
After the theft, all individuals involved in the criminal act become elusive or incognito, possibly trying to avoid capture or punishment.

Like only way you pass is if
Suggesting that achieving success or progress is contingent upon having a strong and impenetrable defense or strategy.

You tighten up that O line
Using a football metaphor, emphasizing the importance of strengthening one's defenses and protecting oneself against external threats or challenges.

Like Lucki you can rap but where
Drawing a comparison to the rapper Lucki, questioning the authenticity of one's rap career and the genuineness of their experiences.

Them sick of being broke lines
Demanding more substance and depth in one's lyrics, moving away from clichéd tropes about poverty and longing for financial stability.

Yeah they pushed the rock so you
Highlighting the determination and resilience of those who have overcome adversity and achieved success, referencing their ability to push through hardships like a ball in a game of basketball.

Know that 'know your role' line
Referencing the importance of understanding one's place or purpose in order to succeed, invoking a phrase commonly heard in sports contexts.

Lemon juice on cuts I'm wasting
Using lemon juice as a metaphorical representation of one's pain or difficult experiences, describing how this pain is being confronted and potentially squandered.

Time making minute maids
Spending time engaging in unproductive or menial tasks, reminiscent of the brand Minute Maid, which suggests a wasting of time and effort.

Who woulda fucking guessed it
Expressing surprise or disbelief at the unexpected turn of events or outcomes.

Under ACT pressure but you know you score me
Facing academic pressure related to the ACT (American College Testing), but acknowledging that the artist is someone who can handle challenges and overcome them.

I'm coming back Devin Hester like
Returning with a sense of speed, agility, and skill, evoking the imagery of the football player Devin Hester known for his impressive returns during kickoffs or punts.