Street Life
Soulja Slim Lyrics


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Silkk, Slim, P
It's like, we out the game
(What's up Soulja Slim?)
Keep from callin' us
It's like we're never gonna be
(Master P in there, boy)

[Chorus]
Street life, is the only life we know
(That's all I know) (Huh, nigga, what?)
Street life, gotta hustle for our dough
(I'm just tryin' to get it 'fore I go) (Huh, nigga, what?)
Street life, is the only life we know
(That's all I know) (Huh, nigga, what?)
Street life, gotta get mine 'fore I go
(I'm just tryin' to get it 'fore I go) (Huh, nigga, what?)

Always live the street life,
Never knew how to treat life
Knew once I get my shit right, it was gonna be right
I see life, and I'm livin' up to my dreams
It was a hard struggle
But that was only just for a nigga to bubble
Some of my people made it, and some of my people didn't
But I'm gonna ball for why'all, big baby
And ball actin' crazy
And watch my back, for the shady nigga tryin' to do me somethin'
I'm ballin' cause my rhyme done threw me something
Hard labor, and hard times
After hard rhymes
Glad I ain't got the glock no more
Takin' what's yours and call it mine
I called my moms' today,
She asked me did I pray?
I told her, I got to, cause the streets I'm roamin' on is one way

[Chorus]

See the street life be shady
I wonder, if my parents knew before they made me?
That shit's crazy
Will I survive this shit?
Maybe
But see, I've been strugglin' and hustlin'
Ever since my, grandmother was a baby
You think I'd be sayin' to myself
How many more days you leave jail?
When I can be on the street with my peep nigga
Countin' some mill
Hypnotized by fast thangs, fast cars and fast bitches
I'm tryin' to have fast things, can you dig it?
(What's up?)
Hopin' outta 4 doors
(What you mean?)
Sittin' low in low-low's
Never fuck with, no I don't know hoes
For sho' hoes
Come from the South and no doubt I wear jibo's and polo's
Everything I ride is chrome and mo-mo's
can't' trust a few, cause that's a no no
You gotta watch your back, cause niggaz will jack
That's why I stay strapped with 4-4's
See, I'm tryin' to have enough money to turn every project into a condo
Every nigga I don't like, to wino's
and every girl that alright, to fine hoes
And my next contract
Negotiate for 89 O's
Now see, the street life be hard, but I still drop the top
And niggaz be lookin' at me all mad, so I cock the glock
Street Life

[Chorus]

Uh!
These eyes, they see killas and fiends,
From the Calliope To Magnol, to the, meant for me
Nigga, times done changed
I mean its crazy
Dear mama, won't you pray for your baby?
I'm tired of bein' broke
So I'ma keep mines out here with this weed and coke
Young nigga, rollin' with the ballers
Live my life for the day, cause there ain't nothin' promised for tomorrow
But, I'ma ball till I fall
And represent No Limit till they put my name on the wall
To my niggaz in the penn, stay strong
And real niggaz, Uh!!
Ride till we make it home
[Talking]
Niggaz ride till they make it home nigga
Street Life nigga
Real street niggaz
Street Life
Mothafuckin' street life
Got us caught up
Soulja Slim
Only life we know
Silkk The Shocker
Ya heard me?
Master P
This for all the real niggaz out there
From the North to the South, to the East, to the West
Calliope, Magnolia
To the mothafuckin' world nigga
To the world
Real niggaz unite
Huh, nigga, what?
Ain't no mothafuckin' playa hatin'
We all about the mothafuckin' green nigga
Paper chasin'
All that fake shit
We gon' ride out like the Lone Ranger, and Tonto
Ha-Ha
what's up Big Bob?
Big Swole
Jimmy, huh
Dj Daryl
Beats By The Pound nigga
'Maine
Big Mo
All my mothafuckin' No Limit Soldiers
why'all don't hear me nigga, what's happenin'?
For Life
see-Murder
Cut the mothafuckin' lights out nigga




Ya heard me?
Shhhh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Soulja Slim's "Street Life" delve deep into the realities of living in the streets and how for some, this is the only life they know. The chorus emphasizes the hustle and grind required to earn some money, with lyrics like "gotta hustle for our dough" and "gotta get mine 'fore I go". The verses illuminate the harshness that comes with the streets, as Soulja Slim raps about how hard it was to make it and how he and the people he grew up with have struggled to succeed in life. He mentions the difficulties of the street life, including the danger, lack of care for one's life, and the constant need to look over your shoulder. "Street Life" is an honest and vulnerable depiction of the life of a person trying to survive in the streets.


Line by Line Meaning

Always live the street life,
I have always lived a life involved in the streets.


Never knew how to treat life
I never learned how to properly appreciate and value life.


Knew once I get my shit right, it was gonna be right
I knew that once I got my life in order, everything would fall into place.


I see life, and I'm livin' up to my dreams
I am actively pursuing and fulfilling my dreams in life.


It was a hard struggle
My journey has been filled with immense difficulties and challenges.


But that was only just for a nigga to bubble
But those struggles were necessary for me to rise and succeed.


Some of my people made it, and some of my people didn't
Some of my friends and associates have found success, while others have not.


But I'm gonna ball for why'all, big baby
But I will succeed and achieve greatness for all of you.


And ball actin' crazy
And I will enjoy my success with extravagance and wild behavior.


And watch my back, for the shady nigga tryin' to do me somethin'
And I will remain cautious and vigilant, as there are always people looking to harm or deceive me.


I'm ballin' cause my rhyme done threw me something
I am achieving success and wealth because of my talent and skill as a rapper.


Hard labor, and hard times
I have endured long hours of exhausting work and difficult circumstances.


After hard rhymes
After putting in hard work and effort into my music.


Glad I ain't got the glock no more
I am relieved that I no longer carry a gun.


Takin' what's yours and call it mine
Taking what rightfully belongs to others and claiming it as my own.


I called my moms' today,
I spoke to my mother today.


She asked me did I pray?
She asked if I had prayed.


I told her, I got to, cause the streets I'm roamin' on is one way
I told her that I have to pray because the path I am on in the streets is dangerous and unidirectional.


See the street life be shady
The street life is full of deceit and danger.


I wonder, if my parents knew before they made me?
I wonder if my parents were aware of the hardships and struggles I would face before bringing me into this world.


Will I survive this shit? Maybe
I question whether I will be able to survive the challenges and dangers of this lifestyle.


But see, I've been strugglin' and hustlin'
But I have been enduring and working hard to make a living.


Ever since my, grandmother was a baby
Ever since my grandmother was a young child.


You think I'd be sayin' to myself
You might think I would be telling myself


How many more days you leave jail?
How many more days will I spend in jail?


When I can be on the street with my peep nigga
When I can be out in the streets with my friends


Countin' some mill
Counting millions of dollars


Hypnotized by fast thangs, fast cars and fast bitches
I am mesmerized and enticed by luxurious possessions, expensive cars, and promiscuous women.


I'm tryin' to have fast things, can you dig it?
I am striving to acquire wealth and material possessions quickly, do you understand?


Hopin' outta 4 doors
Stepping out of luxury vehicles with four doors


Sittin' low in low-low's
Driving around in lowrider cars, sitting low to the ground


Never fuck with, no I don't know hoes
I never have relations with unfamiliar women


For sho' hoes
Only for certain women


Come from the South and no doubt I wear jibo's and polo's
I come from the Southern region and I proudly wear designer clothing brands like Jibo and Polo


Everything I ride is chrome and mo-mo's
All of my vehicles are customized with chrome accents and big wheels


Can't trust a few, cause that's a no no
I cannot trust many people, as they are not to be trusted


You gotta watch your back, cause niggaz will jack
You must always be vigilant and cautious, as there are people who will rob or harm you


That's why I stay strapped with 4-4's
That is why I carry handguns, specifically 44 caliber firearms


See, I'm tryin' to have enough money to turn every project into a condo
I am striving to amass enough wealth to transform every low-income housing project into luxury condominiums


Every nigga I don't like, to wino's
I want to see every person I dislike to end up as a homeless alcoholic


And every girl that alright, to fine hoes
And every attractive woman I meet, to become prosperous and wealthy


And my next contract
And my next business agreement


Negotiate for 89 O's
Negotiate for a supply of 89 ounces of drugs (potentially referring to cocaine)


Now see, the street life be hard, but I still drop the top
The street life is challenging, but I still enjoy the luxury of driving a convertible car


And niggaz be lookin' at me all mad, so I cock the glock
And people look at me with envy and anger, so I ready my gun


These eyes, they see killas and fiends,
I have witnessed murderers and drug addicts with my own eyes


From the Calliope To Magnol, to the, meant for me
From the Calliope housing projects to the Magnolia neighborhood, it all relates to my life


Nigga, times done changed
Times have drastically changed


I mean its crazy
It is an absurd and chaotic situation


Dear mama, won't you pray for your baby?
Dear mother, could you please pray for your child?


I'm tired of bein' broke
I am exhausted from being financially unstable


So I'ma keep mines out here with this weed and coke
So, I will continue to make money through selling drugs like marijuana and cocaine


Young nigga, rollin' with the ballers
I am a young man, associating with wealthy and successful individuals


Live my life for the day, cause there ain't nothin' promised for tomorrow
I live each day as if it were my last, as there are no guarantees for the future


But, I'ma ball till I fall
But I will continue to live extravagantly until I meet my downfall


And represent No Limit till they put my name on the wall
And I will continue to represent and promote the No Limit record label until my name is recognized and honored


To my niggaz in the penn, stay strong
To my friends who are in prison, remain resilient and courageous


And real niggaz, Uh!!
And to the genuine and authentic individuals, understand me!


Ride till we make it home
Continue fighting until we achieve freedom and success


Niggaz ride till they make it home nigga
People will keep struggling until they finally find their way back home


This for all the real niggaz out there
This is dedicated to all the genuine individuals out there


From the North to the South, to the East, to the West
From all parts of the country, from every direction


Calliope, Magnolia
Specifically representing the Calliope and Magnolia neighborhoods


To the mothafuckin' world nigga
Representing all the way to the entire world


To the world
To everyone


Real niggaz unite
People who are true to themselves come together


Ain't no mothafuckin' playa hatin'
There is no room for jealousy and animosity


We all about the mothafuckin' green nigga
We are all focused on making money and achieving success


Paper chasin'
We are relentlessly pursuing wealth


All that fake shit
All the artificial and insincere behavior


We gon' ride out like the Lone Ranger, and Tonto
We will ride out together, like the characters Lone Ranger and Tonto


Ha-Ha
An expression of amusement


what's up Big Bob?
A greeting to someone named Big Bob


Big Swole
Referring to someone named Big Swole


Jimmy, huh
Referring to someone named Jimmy


Dj Daryl
Referring to DJ Daryl, a music producer


Beats By The Pound nigga
Referring to the music production team Beats By The Pound


'Maine
Addressing someone named Maine


Big Mo
Referring to someone named Big Mo


All my mothafuckin' No Limit Soldiers
Addressing and recognizing the members of the No Limit record label


why'all don't hear me nigga, what's happenin'?
Listen to what I am saying, what's going on?


For Life
Forever


see-Murder
Referring to the rapper C-Murder


Cut the mothafuckin' lights out nigga
Turn off the lights, my friend


Ya heard me?
Do you understand what I am saying?


Shhhh
Be quiet




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Written by: Joe Sample, Will Jennings

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Ben Sanborn


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I wish all no limit unreleased stuff was. For cmurder it’s like if hank Williams jr they don’t include lyrics. Like I heard tank dawgs was mostly finished or Mia x sista stories had promos pressed but I’d hate it all to disappear in the ether

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