All My Life
Styles P feat. Akon Lyrics

Tony Soprano juice
Referring to the nickname given to Italian-American organized crime boss Tony Soprano, suggesting that Styles P is connected to a similar criminal world.

Hit 'em, play the block and shot up the canvas too
Beating up someone and vandalizing property, as a way of asserting dominance and control over a neighborhood.

Repping for my niggas gone, that's what Phantoms do
Representing for his lost friends who have died, and taking revenge on those who are responsible for their deaths.

Get you dead at 25, yeah, that's what cannons do
The brutal reality of gang life and the inevitability of an early death for those who are caught up in it.

All my niggas animals, got them hood-rats in them cheetah prints
Describing his crew and their affinity for designer clothes, particularly those with animal prints, which symbolize their wild and dangerous nature.

I ain't even fucking her, she just get that heater in
Using a woman to smuggle a gun or other contraband, and not caring about the sexual relationship with her.

Thinking 'bout the Aston Martin, I can play Anita in
Desiring a luxury car and seeing himself as a suave and sophisticated character like Anita Ekberg, a Swedish actress known for her beauty and elegance.

Couple niggas doing life, I ain't gon' see again
Reflecting on the harsh reality of incarceration and the loss of friends who will never be released from prison.

Couple niggas owe money, somebody gotta bleed again
The never-ending cycle of violence and retribution that comes with gang life, where debts must be paid in blood.

Styles don't even write his shit, I pray that I don't see the pen (I pray)
Insinuating that Styles P does not write his own lyrics, and hoping to avoid a similar fate by staying true to his craft.

Selling crack out the same crib that we was sleeping in (same crib)
Being forced to hustle and sell drugs out of the same place where he and his friends live, highlighting the complex and difficult circumstances of poverty and crime.

Dead broke, robbed the DJ 'fore we get the speakers in (c'mere)
Committing petty theft in order to survive and pay for basic necessities like speakers for music.

Chain like Dasani, my pistol match the Armani
Showing off his expensive jewelry and firearms, which represent his status and power within the criminal world.

Tryna stay cool like Ghandi, my schemes be Ponzi
Striving to maintain a calm and collected demeanor like Mahatma Ghandi, but his criminal schemes are like a Ponzi scheme, built on lies and deception.

Same nigga had Christina Milian at Hajees (true story)
Bringing up a real-life encounter where Styles P was seen with the famous singer, emphasizing his connections to the world of wealth and celebrity.

Cook you niggas over a grill, this shit Hibachi
Threatening to harm his enemies and bragging about his ability to cook them like food, using the Japanese grill called a Hibachi as a metaphor for his violent tendencies.

For all of the homies that been locked up (locked up)
Honoring his friends who have been incarcerated and pledging his loyalty to them.

For all of the work that been chopped up (chopped up)
Acknowledging the long hours and hard work that go into selling drugs and making money on the streets.

Cop you designer and stay shopped up up (shopped up)
Buying expensive clothes and accessories as a way of flaunting his wealth and social status.

Luxury V, stay dropped up (dropped up)
Driving a luxury car and keeping it lowered or 'dropped' to show off its custom modifications.

Couple homies going to jail
Referring to his friends who are facing incarceration, demonstrating the common experience of those involved in gang life.

Me and East in Philipes, if you say we going to Chow
Eating at a high-end restaurant called Philippe with his friend East, and mocking anyone who might suggest they are headed elsewhere.

I let the shit ring, my nigga throw in the towel
Being willing to fight and not backing down, even if it means someone else has to give up or quit.

Throw weed in the pipe before I'm going to Tao
Smoking marijuana as a way to relax and prepare for a night out at the nightclub Tao.

I'm not wise enough, have never known a L
Admitting to being inexperienced and still learning about the risks and dangers of gang life, referring to 'taking an L' or loss in a confrontation.

But I'm smart enough to stay low, always go on the prowl
Using his wit and street smarts to avoid danger and seek out new opportunities to make money and gain power.

This some grimey shit, I'm never going to trial
Acknowledging the illegal and unethical nature of his actions, and avoiding the legal consequences of going to trial.

Shoot it out with the law, you know I'm going in style
Having no fear of the police and being willing to engage them in a shootout, as a way of proving his toughness and reputation among his peers.

You've been broke for a minute, ain't got no dough in a while
Making fun of those who are poor or struggling financially, and asserting his own status as someone who has managed to avoid those issues by making money through crime.

No soda but I've seen fiends leave with coke and a smile
Seeing how drugs can make people happy and carefree, and demonstrating a callous disregard for the serious consequences of addiction.

Phillipe closed, fuck it, I make 'em open uptown
Finding ways to get what he wants, even if it means resorting to violence or threats, and disregarding closed businesses as an obstacle.

In love with the 'Rari but honestly the Rover my style (Range)
Preferring a more modest luxury car like a Range Rover, even though he might want a more flashy vehicle like a Ferrari.

Violatin', think it's funny, watch how it go when you smile
Sending a warning to anyone who might disrespect him or his crew, indicating that the consequences will be severe and violent.

Lost a lot of homies so my momma just hope that I smile
Reflecting on the toll that gang life takes, and the emotional impact it has on friends and family who worry about his safety and well-being.

Purple tops, get familiar, I seen that coke in a vial
Having experience with drug dealing and all its elements, including the purple tops used for packaging cocaine.

If I was hauling before, you know I'm hauling it now
Still pursuing illegal activities and making money through crime, even if it means taking great risks and facing serious consequences.

If you don't like me, you don't like me, it's more than enough shots for you
Being aware of his enemies and confident in his abilities to take them down, even if they don't like him personally.

Smack a nigga, he gon' post it or call the cops on you
The danger of retaliation and being exposed by someone who might have video evidence or report you to the police.

You don't know paranoia, until somebody got the drop on you
Feeling constantly anxious and on edge, afraid that someone might be plotting against you or knowing something that you don't.

Case don't get dismissed, I know some niggas that shot lawyers
Warning anyone who might try to bring a legal case against him or his crew, highlighting the violent tactics that they are willing to use in order to avoid prosecution.

And the DA too, come to the credit, ask the plug, I was pre-approved
Bringing up his reputation as someone with good credit and connections to powerful people, highlighting his ability to get what he wants by any means necessary.

Real niggas see the mood
Recognizing the dangerous and unpredictable nature of gang life, and being able to read the signs and stay on guard.

Got the strap say you gon' clap, gotta see it through
Carrying a gun and being willing to use it if necessary, as a way of maintaining power and respect amidst violence and corruption.

Live by my word, that's my word, how G are you?
Living a life based on integrity and honor, asking others if they are willing to do the same and be considered 'G', or a true gangster.