Day I Was Made
Silkk The Shocker Lyrics

Today, we have a serious decision that needs to be made for our family
We need to decide whether to promote Silkk, who has been contributing to our organization for a while.

There's a young cat out here that's growing old
Silkk has been around for a while and has been contributing to the streets.

Quick and fast in our organization
Silkk has rapidly risen in the organization.

And today he must step up and be made
We need to promote Silkk to a higher position in the organization.

And I think you all know
Everyone is aware of Silkk's contributions to the streets.

Who's this guy mayn?
Silkk is the young cat who needs to step up.

His contribution to the streets has grown so fast he's grown weak. Kay?
Silkk has rapidly risen in the organization, but this may have come at the cost of his strength and skills.

You know what, this decison must be made now and only now
We need to promote Silkk right away.

Isn't he young?
Silkk is young, but has shown himself to be a born leader.

He's a stand up guy, he's a born leader, he has my blood
Silkk is a respected member of the organization and has shown leadership potential.

I was also a young when I started
The Don started in the organization when he was young.

So be it
We've made the decision to promote Silkk.

Godfather, please, let me be the one to tell him he's a Made Man
The singer wants to give Silkk the good news himself.

Not now, let the Don tell him
The Don will be the one to officially promote Silkk.

Danny Divuchi, bring Silkk to me
Someone is sent to bring Silkk to the Don.

Godfather, you won't regret it
The artist is confident that Silkk's promotion will be beneficial for the organization.

Yo Don, what up with this visit to
Silkk is confused about the reason for the meeting.

Okay mayn, have a seat, ju know
The Don invites Silkk to sit down and listen.

I'm here to tell you some good news mayn
The Don is going to promote Silkk.

You're a Made Man now, everybody stand up
Silkk is being officially promoted to a higher position in the organization.

Last Year, I was the help, this year I'm the boss
Silkk has rapidly risen in the organization and is now in charge.

You don't like it? Fuck y'all, they'll find y'all niggaz lost
Silkk doesn't care if anyone has a problem with his new position of power.

Fuck with real niggaz, mob figures
Silkk is now in a position of power and should only associate with other powerful people.

Not you niggaz that's soft
Weak people are not worth associating with.

I'm talking about visiting some of you niggaz
Silkk may need to deal with some rivals personally.

Some of you, niggaz is talk
Silkk doesn't respect people who talk too much.

I always been a made man starting when I was, just a teen
Silkk has long been a respected member of the organization.

Through the streets where I knew how to hustle
Silkk has gained experience and skills on the streets.

So the Don, put me down on his team
The Don recognized Silkk's potential and brought him onto his team.

Told me to be, down to take a chance
The Don encouraged Silkk to take risks.

Ya gotta be down to dirty dance
To succeed in the streets, one must be willing to do what it takes.

If so, the world can be yours so I put my, life in his hands
Silkk trusted the Don to guide him to success.

I know I'm up in the game, but I learned quickly
Silkk has risen in the organization quickly, but has also learned a lot.

Told me you could live good
The Don promised that Silkk could live a good life.

But wouldn't give it up when they come to get you
Silkk must be willing to be loyal to the organization, even in the face of danger.

Told me never make, moves with your heart
Silkk must be strategic and logical in his actions, not emotional.

Never snitch if you get caught
Silkk must protect the organization even if he is caught by the law.

Never trust anybody a 100 percent, realize anybody can be bought
Silkk must be cautious and not trust anyone completely, as anyone can be swayed by money.

Everybody got a price
Everyone can be bought for the right price.

Money's nothing without
Money is not the only thing that matters.

Power respect, loyalty, is a way of life
Power, respect, and loyalty are important values in the organization.

You've been chosen, to be the Made Man
Silkk has been chosen for an important role in the organization.

Everybody gotta turn
Silkk now has power over everyone in the organization.

there's rules to this shit
There are rules and expectations for behavior in the organization.

That everybody gotta learn
Everyone in the organization must learn these rules.

To go from poverty to riches
One can rise in the organization and achieve wealth.

Before I rule, choose my girl
Silkk still needs to find the right partner to be his partner in power.

Today it's the streets, tomorrow. I rule the world
Silkk has big plans for his future beyond the organization.

I want the world the and everything up in it
Silkk wants to achieve great success and have everything he desires.

No settling this time, this time, the sky's the limit
Silkk is aiming for the highest level of success and won't settle for less.

Power, loyalty, respect, from the cradle to the grave
Silkk values power, loyalty, and respect throughout his life.

I want to rule and I did, the day I was made
Silkk has achieved his goal of becoming a Made Man and gaining power in the organization.

I'm a Made Man
Silkk is now a powerful member of the organization.

Born leader, from the cradle, to the grave
Silkk has always shown leadership potential.

I want the finer things, the car, house, and diamond rings
Silkk wants to achieve wealth and own luxury items.

Wait patiently cause I know that time will bring it. (time will bring)
Silkk is willing to wait for success and believes that time will bring it.

I'm a Made Man touch it no mo, I don't touch no coke
Silkk no longer deals with drugs now that he has achieved power.

I'm a made man, fuck it
Silkk is now powerful and doesn't care about other people's opinions.

I don't even show up for court
Silkk is confident enough in his power to avoid facing the legal system.

Judge tried to give me ten
Silkk was facing a ten-year prison sentence.

Pointed the middle finger cause I, thought he was trippin
Silkk was disrespectful to the judge and didn't take the situation seriously.

I can tell him why every nigga I had beef with
Silkk has dealt with many rivals in his time.

them niggaz, wind up missin'
Silkk implies that he may have had a hand in harming his rivals.

Used to be broke, but now I'm nothing but dollar signs
Silkk is now wealthy.

Used to be convicted felonies but now if I get convicted
Silkk has had legal troubles in the past, but is now powerful enough to potentially avoid conviction.

It's white collar crimes
Silkk may be involved in more sophisticated and less risky crimes now that he is wealthy.

Shit never been nervous, if I was, never let it show
Silkk has always been confident and doesn't show fear.

Cause of my baby face
Silkk may have an innocent-looking appearance that disguises his true nature.

I did a lot of crime but, they let me go
Silkk has gotten away with many crimes and has avoided prosecution.

Usually females come to get me
Silkk may be popular with women.

Never ever, leave no witnesses
Silkk is careful to leave no witnesses when dealing with rivals.

If I gotta do it, it gotta get done, nothin' personal just business
Silkk is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed in the organization.

A Made Man with a vision
Silkk has a plan for his future and for the organization.

Learned to, master the system
Silkk has become skilled at navigating the power dynamics of the organization and the streets.

My family never see's me
Silkk is so busy with the organization that he has little time for his family.

I just send em, presents on Christmas
Silkk still provides for his family through gifts.

I want the world, take trips to Reno, stock in a Casino
Silkk's ultimate goal is to achieve power and wealth beyond the organization.

Make a lot of loot, have suits designed by, Valentino
Silkk wants to enjoy the finer things in life and wear designer suits.

When I said it I meant it
Silkk is serious about his goals and ambitions.

Time to ride high, this time is, sky's the limit
Silkk is ready to achieve great success and won't hold back.

Sometimes it feels like my last line, my last rhyme
Silkk puts everything he has into his music.

Gave the world to little brothers
Silkk has provided for his family and helped his siblings succeed.

Never been nothing but the last Don
Silkk has always had ambitions to be a powerful figure, like a Don.

I want the world
Silkk wants to achieve great success and power.