Mama Always Told Me
Silkk The Shocker Lyrics

Mama always told me it'd happen
Silkk's mother warned him that something bad was going to happen

But she never told me when
However, she did not specify when it would happen

She said probably happen when I get much older
She suggested that it would likely happen when Silkk was older

But I kinda wish it would of happened then
Silkk wishes it had happened sooner

'cause I had my mind on gettin' some money
Silkk was focused on making money

Nigga I'm tryin' get rich
He was determined to become wealthy

Mom told me never trust these niggas
His mother warned him not to trust anybody

And ummm never put your faith in the bitch
She also warned him that women can't be trusted

See I hang with a bunch of grave yard villains
Silkk's friends are criminals

Nigga robbin' sprees we stealin'
They commit robberies and steal

Choppin' keys with drug dealers
They deal drugs

Click like pistol with killers
His crew is ready to use violence if necessary

They tried to preach to me, couldn't preach to me
People tried to advise Silkk, but he didn't listen

Tried to teach me, couldn't teach me
Others attempted to teach him, but it was unsuccessful

See I've gotta learn the hard way on my own
Silkk has to learn through his own experience

'cause nobody else could give me a reason
No one has been able to give him a good enough reason to stop

They always told me I'll probably end up dead
People warned him that he was going to die

Or in the pen see me and P some outcasts
Silkk and his friend P are outcasts

Can't arrest the family telling the kids not to be like him
The authorities can't incarcerate the whole family to stop the criminal behavior

And see, it was rough some times but it had to be
Silkk admits that the lifestyle was hard, but it was necessary for him

Enough trippin' on Cess go hand your back and pass the weed
He wants to stop worrying about minor issues and just smoke marijuana with his friends

I ran wild deep in the game off of change
Silkk became deeply involved in the criminal world for money

Nigga bitch won't fuck 'em nigga won't kill me
Silkk is willing to die instead of letting a woman or a man harm him

But it's all in the game
Accepting violence and death is a part of the criminal lifestyle

See pop was too busy doin' his own thing to try to show me
Silkk's father was preoccupied with his own activities and didn't try to guide him

But mom told me Silkk watch your paper
Silkk's mother advised him to be careful with his money

At the top, it gets lonely, mama told me
His mother warned him that success could be lonely

Token guns on my side, no limit niggas gone ride
Silkk's crew is always prepared for violence

Paper chasin' for millions Tru niggas won't die
They are motivated by money and won't be stopped by anyone

Make time for some dope nigga fuck bein' broke
Silkk prioritizes drug dealing over poverty

I live my life on the ropes nigga fuck the P.O.
He is always trying to avoid getting caught by parole officers

I leave you dead with the bustas
Silkk is capable of killing his enemies

Real niggas gone love us
Silkk and his crew are respected by other criminals

We make crack with the killers and sell dope to the country
They provide drugs to the entire region

Nigga nigga outlaws and dealers tattoo and killers
His crew is comprised of outlaws, drug dealers, and violent criminals

Niggas bout it with millions now the world gone feel this
They have become wealthy and are now a force to be reckoned with

I'm staying TRU to the game you bitches callin' my name
Silkk is dedicated to the criminal lifestyle and doesn't care about criticism

See I got love for thugs never mix sex with drugs
He has loyalty to other criminals and won't get involved with women while he's working

My enemy in blood when I come bury me a thug
Silkk's rivals are his enemies for life and he will kill or die for his crew

Henessy and weed be a ball with desert
He enjoys partying with alcohol and drugs in the desert

These shirts and kakis is how we work
His wardrobe shows his dedication to the criminal lifestyle

Hypnotized by change after fortune and fame
He is fascinated by wealth and status

I roll 20's and thangs rolex and change, but uh..
He's proud of his material possessions but acknowledges some things aren't worth it

Right from the edge killer nigga gone off coke
His rivals will stop at nothing to kill him, even if it means using cocaine

Brown sticky dope makin' niggas turn on their folks
The drugs they sell have the power to cause people to betray their loved ones

Ain't now rules, fools rush in but don't come out
There are no clear guidelines for the criminal lifestyle, and those who join without careful consideration will not survive

So many niggas round my way die runnin' their mouth
Many people in his neighborhood die because they say too much

Fairy tales are for children we ain't story book livin'
Their lives are far from a fairytale and do not resemble a children's book

South streets be bloody from all the shootin' and killin'
The streets are filled with violence and death

Villians ride for similac and crack and smack
Criminals are doing whatever it takes to make money, even if it means selling dangerous drugs

And its a fact all killers ain't inner city blacks
Not all murderers are from the inner city

My homies have to serve on blocks that's hot with cops
His crew has to do business in areas where there is a lot of police activity

With rocks and stacks and be packed to get their scraps
They are always ready for business and are willing to take risks to make money

I don't knock it 'cause if my pocket starts to lose weight
He's not judging those who are struggling because he understands the pressure to make money

You can find me on I-10 tryin' move weight
He will do whatever it takes to make money, including transporting drugs across state lines

My mama on her knees prayin' givin' god her time
His mother is worried about him and spends her time praying for him

While I'm on the streets hustlin' tryin' gettin' what's mine
Silkk is focused on his criminal activities and making money

Am I wrong am I right got can only determine
Silkk is unsure if he is doing the right thing, but he feels like he doesn't have a choice

I can only live my life and life is for learnin' check it
He decides to live his life the best way he knows how and hopes to learn from his experiences

Mama always told me (told me)
Silkk's mother is a constant voice in his head

But papa never showed me (showed me)
His father never took the time to guide him

So I live the life of a thug
Therefore, Silkk has no choice but to live the life of a criminal

And all I want to do is smoke weed, ride, and sell drugs
Silkk is content with his current lifestyle