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Slim Thug Lyrics

Close your lips and open your ears, for a change
Stop talking and start listening to what I have to say.

You just might, learn some thangs
If you listen, you might learn something valuable.

I don't understand your plan, let me get this right
I'm confused about what you're doing.

You broke, but you grinding all day and night
You're putting in effort, but you're still struggling financially.

You on the block pushing caine, with Jordan's and a chain
You're selling drugs while flaunting expensive shoes and jewelry.

I know, everybody want to have nice things
Everyone desires to have nice possessions.

But man, you must think the dope game is a game
You're treating selling drugs as a fun activity.

Fuck around and have yourself, catching a chain
You might end up in jail if you continue selling drugs.

Better stash you some cash, for a rainy day man
Save some of your money in case of emergencies.

Cause only God knows, what tomorrow bring
We cannot predict what might happen in the future.

Better listen, I'm trying to stop a lot of sorrow and pain
I'm warning you to prevent any future hardships.

'Cause falling on your ass, is a horrible thing
Experiencing failure can be devastating.

Better listen, I talk too shit too raw explain
Take my harsh words seriously and learn from them.

Better learn from the mistakes, of the Outlaw gang
Learn from the errors made by others.

I been there done that, fought that won that
I have experienced the struggles and overcame them.

Lost that and got it right back, you better listen
I faced adversity but recovered from it, so listen to my advice.

[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the chorus

It's more than one way out here, to get that do'
There are many ways to earn money, not just through illegal activities.

It don't take a rocket scientist, to get that bro
You don't need to be a genius to earn money in legal ways.

You can get that fast, get that slow
You can earn money quickly or over a longer period.

Hit licks with that grass, with that blow
Earn money through selling drugs.

Or with that pads, spit that flow
Earn money through creating and selling music.

Or gamble with it, try to get back mo
Take risks to potentially earn more money.

Uh-uh not me, I refuse to lose
I won't put myself in risky situations to earn money.

You either got it or you don't, and I refuse to choose
Some people are naturally better at earning money than others, and I am not going to force it.

And candy blue's I cruise, cause if I snooze I lose
I drive around in a flashy car to show my success, but I also work hard to maintain it.

And if I get out there bad, I just use my tools
If I face any issues, I have the knowledge and resources to handle them.

My mind and muscle, that helps me grind and hustle
I use my mental and physical strength to work hard and earn money.

If it wasn't for this rap, I'd try to find a hustle
If I wasn't successful in music, I would find another way to make money.

Why niggers sitting on they behind, steady trying to hustle
People are sitting around being lazy instead of working hard to earn money.

24/7-3/65, my time to hustle
I work hard all the time to earn money.

I'd be a dealer out here, I got dimes and shuffles
I could have been a drug dealer because I have knowledge of the industry.

Kyleon, is what really defines the hustle, just listen mayn
Listen to what Kyleon is saying because it truly defines what it means to work hard and earn money.

[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the chorus

You need to quit talking so much, for a minute and hush
Stop talking and listen to what I have to say.

Stop trying to throw down boy, why you in such a rush
Stop showing off and taking risks, why are you in such a hurry?

You play the game, as if you got a royal flush
You're overconfident and think you have a winning hand.

But if you don't cool off, you just might get touched
If you continue taking risks, you might experience negative consequences.

I grind against the grain, and your brain like a crush
I work hard in nontraditional ways and make an impact on people.

'Cause for me to get mine, is a plus and a must
It's important for me to earn money by working as hard as possible.

But listen, hustling ain't for everybody
Not everyone is suited for risky ways of earning money.

Especially if you ain't got the heart, and you's a scary body
If you're not brave, you shouldn't attempt to earn money through risky actions.

Oh but I know, you don't hear me boy
You're not listening to what I'm saying.

It's goin' take something bad to happen, for you to feel me boy
You won't understand until something negative happens to you.

But I'm so sick and tired, of teaching and preaching
I'm getting frustrated with constantly trying to educate you.

You ain't even meet me half way, it's like I'm the only one that's reaching
You're not putting in any effort and it feels like I'm the only one trying to help.

While you keep leaching, you goin' find yourself smashed
If you continue to take advantage of others, you'll eventually experience negative consequences.

Pumped up, wrecked and crashed
You will experience a downfall eventually.

You must of forgot my nigger, your future's my past
You're not listening to my advice, but I have already been through what you're going to experience.

You oughtta listen, 'fore you wind up on your ass
If you don't listen to me, you will experience failure.

[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the chorus

On how, I got this cash
I will explain how I earned my money.

I sold zones bled mics, moved rocks and hash
I earned money by selling drugs and creating music.

I click pro long, had to get on these blocks and mash
I worked hard and put in effort to earn money.

You want your do' long, try to hit these blocks and mash
To earn money, you need to work hard and put in effort.

Be careful though, you got niggers that watch your stash
Be careful of people who might steal or harm you to gain access to your money.

And the second you slip get off his hip, goin' pop your ass
If you aren't careful, someone might harm you when you let your guard down.

Get a connect cop a Tech, take your prize in the dash
Earn money by making connections and taking opportunities.

We balling now, hit the lot put your ride on glass
We're successful and now we can purchase expensive cars.

You hard headed not heated, when you ride on glass
You're being arrogant and arrogant when you flaunt your wealth.

Left it at home, but you need it when you ride on glass
You might not think you need protection but it's important to stay safe.

Knocked off your feet you looking weak, your boys slide on past
If you experience a downfall, your friends might abandon you.

Had a high class bitch, now you collide with trash
You had a wealthy partner but now you're with someone less successful.

Now you the hood rat plumber, pushing hood rat lil' mama
You're now struggling and with a less successful partner.

Laid up with the slut, and caught the high five from her
You're with someone promiscuous and have been infected with a sexually transmitted infection.

Now you lying like a plumber, sick broke and in drama
You're making excuses and struggling financially.

Should of listened
You should have followed my advice.