Trade It All
Slaughterhouse Lyrics


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Ok, its that knock right here
Word up, just got a couple questions for em
Ok, it go

Here's something I'd like to know
Would you trade it all?
Would you put a price on your soul? (Answer that)
You more about the outcome or the income?
Would you give up your dreams to feel like you living in one
Faced with decisions, would yu ignore a tuition
Trading whatever drive would forgive your ignation
Or would you go on like your life's fine
Is funny how moment change your life style
Yeah will I'll be able to feel if I never help with feeligs
Change to sell a milion
Yeah wander what these fans will say to me
Still they gone and sobrarior money determin me
Cuz my morfh of cash you say they trade to me
Respect is important, niggas know not to play with me
Is not avoid to feel, is no vagency
Take it all is no taking me

Ooh man, they alwayse said I couldn't be so much in my way
I've seen another reason it's been giving me
Think that I break but to trade all is no trade at all

Uuh the ultimate contradiction was started as a hobby now honest is the way we living
Witch took me to Virginias from a popest to invision
Could do a drama on that drama I've been getting
Every body sais that, mama's kind of different
So way composition just a coma here in prison
Ultime on a mission strapped and we only have it
My confesion never fades only arm is to stick skin
Then they tell that mama wish
Masc all and chiet it and blow it on the system
Quit my temporary job earn more, less school, burn more
Rehab and burn more
Tell 'em to being here with extorions
How I show was almost in a bullshit
I'll be close to a caughting
Wouldn't do over this rolled coast
Will play out like he was suppose to

Ooh man, they alwayse said I couldn't be so much in my way
I've seen another reason it's been giving me
Think that I break but to trade all is no trade at all

Look is froze over the phone
Waiting for you to change the tone while I was smoking
But that never happen like I was hoping
Waiting for you to laugh at least tell me that you was joaking
But you just got bong with the conversation
I try to be calm and patient while passing around the room
Doing into my head and very that your grandpa and mine
Are very scaries can't do just ony terry down
Had a little inches that what mama said
But that's behind us so we can cherish the time is here
I got faith I know the Lord have some to say
But you gotta do it on the way
Way more that what I got to say
You got twings to raise they just beggining their afe
Tell god what you hanging it's just meat to you to stay
I gotta explain what sould be understood
Thoug I'll trade all for you if I could

One day always say I wouldn't be here so mush in my head
I see me all over bitches




He didnt tell altought I pary
But you trade all, don't you try to give

Overall Meaning

"Trade It All" by Slaughterhouse is a song about the choices people make and the things they would trade in their lives to achieve their dreams. The lyrics pose several questions about what someone is willing to give up for success. The song talks about the temptations of money and fame and how they can have a significant impact on a person's morals and beliefs.


The song contains four verses, each performed by a different member of Slaughterhouse. In each verse, the rapper asks the listener about the things they would sacrifice to achieve their goals. They ask whether they would give up their soul, ignore their education or trade their dreams for a false sense of success. The chorus reinforces the idea that true success is not about what can be traded but about integrity and self-respect.


"Trade It All" has a powerful message that can resonate with many people. The song highlights the importance of being true to oneself and staying grounded in the pursuit of success. It tackles the issue of fame and how it can distract people from their purpose and their values.


Line by Line Meaning

Ok, its that knock right here
The song is starting with an attention-grabbing introduction


Here's something I'd like to know
The artist wants to ask some important questions


Would you trade it all?
The artist is asking if the listener is willing to give up everything for something else


Would you put a price on your soul? (Answer that)
The artist is asking if the listener values their soul and if there is a price they'll exchange it for


You more about the outcome or the income?
The artist is questioning if the listener is more concerned about the result or the financial gain


Would you give up your dreams to feel like you living in one
The artist is asking if the listener is willing to sacrifice their goals to feel accomplished


Faced with decisions, would yu ignore a tuition
The artist is asking if the listener would ignore the lesson they learned from past experiences


Trading whatever drive would forgive your ignation
The artist is questioning if the listener would give up their motivation for personal redemption


Or would you go on like your life's fine
The artist is asking if the listener would continue living a mundane life, content with their current situation


Is funny how moment change your life style
The artist is exploring how small moments in life can lead to big changes in one's lifestyle


Yeah will I'll be able to feel if I never help with feeligs
The artist is wondering if they will ever feel fulfilled if they don't help others with their emotions


Change to sell a milion
The artist is commenting on the pressure to change their creative direction to attract more listeners and make more money


Yeah wander what these fans will say to me
The artist is questioning how their fans would react to a change in their music


Still they gone and sobrarior money determin me
The artist is acknowledging the influence of money on their decision-making even though they aspire to be superior to that pressure


Cuz my morfh of cash you say they trade to me
The artist is commenting on how money can change a person's character


Respect is important, niggas know not to play with me
The artist is stating the importance of respect and how they demand to be treated with respect


Is not avoid to feel, is no vagency
The artist is saying that it's not possible to avoid emotions and there's no urgency in doing so


Take it all is no taking me
The artist is declaring that they won't lose themselves in the pressure to succeed


Ooh man, they alwayse said I couldn't be so much in my way
The artist is reflecting on the people who doubted their ability and how they have proven them wrong


I've seen another reason it's been giving me
The artist has found another reason to continue chasing their dreams


Think that I break but to trade all is no trade at all
The artist is saying that giving up everything is not worth it even if they feel like they are at their breaking point


Uuh the ultimate contradiction was started as a hobby now honest is the way we living
The artist is exploring the nature of their artistic pursuit and how it has turned into an honest and authentic way of living


Witch took me to Virginias from a popest to invision
The artist is sharing their personal journey and how their passion has taken them from poverty to envisioning bigger things


Could do a drama on that drama I've been getting
The artist is acknowledging the drama they've faced and how they could create a story out of it


Every body sais that, mama's kind of different
The artist is reflecting on their unique perspective compared to others and how their mother has influenced that


So way composition just a coma here in prison
The artist is saying that their writing is like therapy for them and has helped them during difficult times


Ultime on a mission strapped and we only have it
The artist is focused on their mission and how they are fully committed to it


My confesion never fades only arm is to stick skin
The artist is saying that their confessions through their music will never disappear and will forever be a part of them


Then they tell that mama wish
The artist is saying that their mother wished for their success and they hope to make her proud


Masc all and chiet it and blow it on the system
The artist is commenting on how money can be used to manipulate the system


Quit my temporary job earn more, less school, burn more
The artist is recalling a time when they quit a temporary job in order to focus on making music and how it was a better financial decision


Rehab and burn more
The artist is acknowledging their struggles with addiction and how they fueled their creativity


Tell 'em to being here with extorions
The artist is warning others to not get involved with extortion


How I show was almost in a bullshit
The artist is reflecting on how close they were to getting involved in something negative


I'll be close to a caughting
The artist is saying that they will be successful and close to catching their dreams


Wouldn't do over this rolled coast
The artist is saying that they wouldn't do the journey any other way even with all the ups and downs


Will play out like he was suppose to
The artist is confident that everything will work out the way it's supposed to


Look is froze over the phone
The artist is describing a tense situation where there's a silence over the phone


Waiting for you to change the tone while I was smoking
The artist is waiting for the other person to change their negative attitude while they try to relax


But that never happen like I was hoping
The artist is disappointed that the other person didn't change their tone


Waiting for you to laugh at least tell me that you was joaking
The artist is hoping that the other person was just joking and didn't mean to upset them


But you just got bong with the conversation
The artist is frustrated that the other person continued with the negative conversation


I try to be calm and patient while passing around the room
The artist is trying to stay calm and patient while trying to relax


Doing into my head and very that your grandpa and mine
The artist is reflecting on how their families are connected even though the other person is causing them stress


Are very scaries can't do just ony terry down
The artist is saying that the situation is scary and they can't just brush it off


Had a little inches that what mama said
The artist is remembering their mother's words on how they've come a long way


But that's behind us so we can cherish the time here
The artist is saying that even though they've come a long way, they still need to cherish the present moment


I got faith I know the Lord have some to say
The artist has faith that God has a plan for them


But you gotta do it on the way
The artist is saying that they need to work hard for their success


Way more that what I got to say
The artist is saying that there is more to their story and journey than just what they can explain


You got twings to raise they just beggining their afe
The artist is acknowledging that the other person has their own responsibilities and they are just beginning to navigate adulthood


Tell god what you hanging it's just meat to you to stay
The artist is advising the other person to seek guidance from God in order to find strength to get through tough times


I gotta explain what sould be understood
The artist is saying that they need to clarify something that should already be clear


Thoug I'll trade all for you if I could
The artist is saying that even though they wouldn't give up everything for themselves, they would do it for the other person if they could




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Ozzy Sanchez

Uh, here's something I'd like to know
Would you trade it all? Would you put a price on your soul?
Answer that - you more about the outcome or the income?
Would you give up your dreams to feel like you're living in one?
Faced with decisions, would you ignore intuition?
Trade in whatever drives you for keys to an ignition?
Or would you go on like your life fine?
It's funny how a moment'll change your lifetime
Yeah, would I be held as a villain
If I never helped with feelings? Change to sell a million?
Yeah, wonder what these fans'll say to me
Still'll garner some bravery, money never dictated me
Cause my morals for cash just ain't a trade to me
Respect is important, niggas know not to play with me
It's not a void to fill, it's no vacancy
Take it all, it's no taking me


I'm a man
You always said I wouldn't be so much in my way
I've seen it all through these years, it's been give and take
They thought I'd break, but to trade it all is no trade at all


The ultimate contradiction
What started as a hobby now an honest way of living
Which took me to a genius from a pompous with a vision
Could do a dramatisation on the drama I've been given
Everybody says that, mine was kind of different
So every composition is just a calm my in prison
Armed and on a mission, strapped and only armed with my confliction
Never phased me, my only armor is my thick skin
Daddy talent, mama wisdom
Master of deceit, I cheated through the honor system
Quit my temporary job, earned more
Left school, learned more, rehab then burned more
Tales of B&E's, toast and extortion
How my son was almost an abortion, I've been close to a coffin
Wouldn't do over this rollercoaster
Know it played out like it was supposed to

I'm a man
You always said I wouldn't be so much in my way
I've seen it all through these years, it's been give and take
They thought I'd break, but to trade it all is no trade at all


Was froze over the phone
Waiting for you to change your tone while I was smoking
But that never happened like I was hoping
Waiting for you to laugh, at least tell me you was joking
But you just kept on with the conversation
I'm trying to be calm and patient while pacing around the room
Thoughts in my head are varied, that's you, grandpa and Mike
It's very scary, it's cancer, hereditary
Dad, We had our little issues after "Momma Said"
Glad that's behind us so we can cherish the time instead
I got faith, I know the Lord'll have a say
But you got a daughter on the way, what more do I gotta say?
You got twins to raise, they just beginning to age
Tell God with a hint of rage it was meant for you to stay
If I gotta explain what should be understood
Yo, I'd trade me in for you if I could it'll, we're all good

I'm a man
You always said I wouldn't be so much in my way
I've seen it all through these years, it's been give and take
They thought I'd break, but to trade it all is no trade at all



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Emmanuel Mangai

This song just came to my head after years... I miss real rap and storytelling 😀

Cutastrophe

Duuuude ! Just know we are blessed to have heard such a great song and Artistry. Joe Budden is my favorite because he gets deeper than anybody else..................🎀 drop!

Nathaniel Carrion

After coming back & listening to this years after, it still gives me the same goosebumps as when I first heard this song. ❀️‍πŸ”₯❀️‍πŸ”₯❀️‍πŸ”₯❀️‍πŸ”₯❀️‍πŸ”₯

Dylan Bernard

Same, like holy shit I remember this shit dropping in like 2014? Can't believe how good this tape is still, different era.

Nathaniel Carrion

@Dylan Bernard factssss πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ™ŒπŸΌ

Joe Darque

Joey and Emanny seriously need to do a full mixtape/album on some Best of Both Worlds type shit. Their chemistry together is just so much more than just the collaboration of an emcee and a singer.Β 

avalanch ryan

Emmany sang he’s heart out and joe delivered as usual with such heartfelt lyrics wish he’d make a comeback ❀️

cazino4

What's crazy is Joe is rarely mentioned in peoples top 5 and 10! His ability to paint pictures with words is simply astounding. If you need convincing of this check out "All of me" another track with emanny, There is not even a chorus, its just over 7 mins of Joe going in!!

Mr Hitz

Facts!!!! Joe Stupid Nice!! Hes really the definition of underrated. I have a crazy amount of his mixtapes in my collection! This just so happen that this track came across my playlist & i had to see where the views was @ on this masterpiece of a track. Im gonna always rep for my city native.

Phyuck Yuu

How MUSIC and SONGS Like This, Aren't/Weren't Played on The Radio... Is Befuddling... He's AMAZING.

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