Street Life
Styles P feat. Tre Williams Lyrics


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Styles P:
DJ OP, waddup my man
SP The Ghost, Poobz extravanganza
Let's go my niggaz

Styles P:
I spit pain where the mic is, how life is
And come through on the night shift
I know long days, I know wrong ways
Try to forget about it, blowing on strong haze
Comes back to me when a certain song plays
Catch a vibe when a piano or horn plays
Hit the lab, tell Poobz to pull a beat up
Sit and then roll the weed up
My niggaz still trippin', flippin' goin' to re-up (still rein')
Throwin' rocks at the pen, all the shit for trickin' off senoritas
Brag to ya man on how you doin' better
But can't help him out, now you catch a two in ya newest leather
Bought a Coupe, and they said you was soup (damn)
Now they wanna turn you to soup, throw ya ass for a loop
It aint fruit, boy you dealin' with beef
No 911, keep it real in the street
Stay the fuck in the house, what you huffin' about?
When you go to jail, barely be stuck in the house
Can't go to the yard, niggaz know you a fraud
You ain't lookin' right, anytime a soldier's involved
This rap shit, get niggaz confused
They know about the streets and all the real niggaz'll lose
I could give you the news, but if it give you the blues
Still tryna figure out, when I hitted the jewels
You can wear 'em or please share 'em when I give 'em to you
And I ain't bein' literal, I'm bein' lateral
Your brainwave and my data and compatible
But I can take ya brain away once I splatter you
I don't wanna battle you, rat-tat-tattle you
You don't even matter duke, fuck who you matter to
Nigga

Tre Williams:
Street Life
it's the only life I know
Street Life
And I can't let this hustle go
Street Life
See I been out here way to long
Street Life
To let someone come run me home
And these streets is all I know
Ohhhhh, yeah (D-Block)
Said it's all I know (Niggaz know what it is)
These streets, oh, these streets
(SP The Ghost, Poobz)
I'll take it all for real
Yeah, ohhhh-whoa
Yeah
My life my life my life my life
In these streets
In these streets
See I live in these streets, hustle these streets
Roam in these streets, lay in these streets
Oh




Said it's all I know
These streets, yeah

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Styles P reflects on the harsh realities of street life and the consequences that come with it. He starts off by describing how he expresses his pain and experiences through his music, particularly during the night shift. Styles P acknowledges that he is familiar with the long and misguided paths that people take, but he tries to forget about it by smoking strong marijuana.


He continues to explain how certain songs trigger memories and emotions, especially when a piano or horn is played. Styles P enters the recording studio and asks his collaborator, Poobz, to pull up a beat while he rolls up some weed. Meanwhile, he notices that his friends are still caught up in illegal activities, like flipping and re-upping drugs. He criticizes those who brag about their success but refuse to help their friends in need, ultimately leading to their downfall.


Styles P further highlights the consequences of living a fake and dishonest lifestyle. He mentions a person who bought a fancy car and thought they were invincible, but now they are being targeted and threatened. He emphasizes the importance of being genuine and real on the streets, as pretending to be someone you're not will only lead to trouble.


Switching gears, Styles P addresses the confusion that arises when some rappers try to mix their knowledge of the streets with their music. He sarcastically offers to give listeners updates on the news, but acknowledges that the truth might bring them down. He reflects on his own success and wonders when he reached a point where he had access to jewels and material wealth. He mentions the possibility of sharing these possessions with others, but clarifies that he's not being literal, rather pointing out the compatibility between his thought process and theirs.


In the chorus, Tyler Woods joins Styles P and sings about the life he knows best, which is the street life. He expresses his refusal to let go of the hustle and the familiarity he has with these streets. Tre Williams then adds his vocals, emphasizing that the streets have been his home for a long time and he won't allow anyone to run him out. The repetition of "Street Life" underscores their loyalty and commitment to this lifestyle, while acknowledging its challenges.


Overall, Styles P's lyrics provide a realistic glimpse into the hardships and intricacies of the street life, urging listeners to stay true to who they are and the environment they come from.


Line by Line Meaning

I spit pain where the mic is, how life is
I express my struggles and hardships through my music, reflecting the realities of life


And come through on the night shift
I make my presence known during late hours, bringing my unique perspective


I know long days, I know wrong ways
I understand the struggles of enduring difficult times and making poor choices


Try to forget about it, blowing on strong haze
I attempt to escape my problems by smoking potent marijuana


Comes back to me when a certain song plays
My troubles and memories resurface when I hear a particular song


Catch a vibe when a piano or horn plays
I feel a strong emotional connection when I hear the sound of a piano or horn


Hit the lab, tell Poobz to pull a beat up
I go to the recording studio and ask Poobz to prepare a beat for me


Sit and then roll the weed up
I relax and roll a marijuana joint


My niggaz still trippin', flippin' goin' to re-up (still rein')
My friends are still involved in drugs, constantly seeking to restock their supply


Throwin' rocks at the pen, all the shit for trickin' off senoritas
Engaging in risky behavior and spending money recklessly to impress women


Brag to ya man on how you doin' better
Boasting to your friend about your improved lifestyle


But can't help him out, now you catch a two in ya newest leather
Unable to assist your friend, you now face the consequences in your expensive outfit


Bought a Coupe, and they said you was soup (damn)
Purchasing a luxury car, but others criticize and view you as weak


Now they wanna turn you to soup, throw ya ass for a loop
Now everyone wants to harm you and catch you off guard


It aint fruit, boy you dealin' with beef
This situation isn't easy, you are facing a serious conflict


No 911, keep it real in the street
There is no emergency assistance in the streets, you have to handle things authentically


Stay the fuck in the house, what you huffin' about?
Remain indoors and stop acting foolish


When you go to jail, barely be stuck in the house
Once you're imprisoned, you won't have the freedom to be outside


Can't go to the yard, niggaz know you a fraud
You can't go to the prison yard because others recognize you as a fake


You ain't lookin' right, anytime a soldier's involved
Your appearance is suspicious whenever a genuine gang member is present


This rap shit, get niggaz confused
The rap industry often confuses people


They know about the streets and all the real niggaz'll lose
Those who truly understand the streets are likely to face negative outcomes


I could give you the news, but if it give you the blues
I could inform you about the harsh realities, but it might make you unhappy


Still tryna figure out, when I hitted the jewels
I'm still trying to understand the moment I became successful


You can wear 'em or please share 'em when I give 'em to you
You can either wear the jewelry or kindly share it when I gift it to you


And I ain't bein' literal, I'm bein' lateral
I'm not speaking literally, I'm speaking metaphorically


Your brainwave and my data and compatible
Our thoughts and experiences are aligned and compatible


But I can take ya brain away once I splatter you
However, I can harm you mentally when I attack you


I don't wanna battle you, rat-tat-tattle you
I have no interest in competing with you or snitching on you


You don't even matter duke, fuck who you matter to
You are insignificant, and I don't care about your importance to others


Street Life, it's the only life I know
The street life is the only lifestyle I am familiar with


And I can't let this hustle go
I cannot give up on this constant struggle


See I been out here way too long
I have been in these streets for an extended period


To let someone come run me home
I refuse to let someone else control or dictate my actions


And these streets is all I know
These streets are the only environment I am accustomed to


Said it's all I know
I want to emphasize that this is the only life I understand


I'll take it all for real
I accept and endure everything that comes my way


My life my life my life my life in these streets
My daily existence revolves around the experiences and challenges of the streets


See I live in these streets, hustle these streets
I reside and engage in the daily grind of these streets


Roam in these streets, lay in these streets
I wander and spend my time wandering and resting in these streets


Said it's all I know
Once again, I want to emphasize that this is the only life I understand




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Comments from YouTube:

@obiiheanacho4914

What an incredible dope laid back beat. Styles P can lay gold to any beat

@FlipStar26

one of the REALEST songs HANDS DOWN LOVE THE BEAT, LOVE STYLES ON THIS ISH, LOVE TRE WILLIAMS' VOICE

@marcusjpg13

Its been 8 years and still bumpin this.

@marcusjpg13

And I'm still bumping this fym?!

@juggernautworld8097

Loool fosho

@cronacanera

Good song..Styles is still as sharp as they come.

@waxmasterJ

This track is so dope cant believe its been up for 4 years and has less than 20k views

@_osnap_

the beat is mad dope styles p is the truth

@rescuetheworld7828

I know the long days, I know the wrong ways, trying to forget about her blowing on strong haze. Comes back to me when a certain song plays, Catch a vibe when a piano or a horn plays.

@flexxxy

I got like 45 favourite Styles songs! My most listened artist ever!

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