The Grind
TQ featuring Warren G Lyrics

I often dream of better days
I feel unsatisfied with my current life and dream of a time when things will be better.

And different time
I long for a different era or time period in which things were better or easier for me.

And I just don't know a better way
I am unsure of the best path to take in order to achieve my dreams and goals.

For me to get mine
I am working to achieve my goals so that I can succeed and achieve my personal desires.

That's why I got to shine
I must work hard and stand out in order to succeed and achieve my goals.

The game been good to me
I have had success and benefits from the game (life, work, etc.) thus far.

Ain't nothing gonna stop my grind
I am determined to keep working hard and achieving my goals, despite any obstacles in my way.

So it ain't no need to fake on me
There is no need for anyone to deceive or lie to me, as I am working hard and being honest in my endeavors.

There are some folks just too far behind in their mind
Some people are not mentally prepared or motivated to work hard and achieve their goals.

And it's a crime crime
It is unfortunate and a tragedy that some people are not able to succeed or achieve their goals due to their mindset or circumstances.

But little terry gonna keep on rolling
Despite these obstacles, I will continue to work hard and pursue my dreams and goals.

I see you trying to get me
I am aware that there are people who want to harm or take advantage of me.

Never gonna let them busters get to me
I will not allow these individuals to negatively impact me or my work.

Even if u with me
Even if someone is working with me, I am still cautious and aware of their intentions.

Always keep my tall eyes open
I am vigilant and attentive to potential threats or negative influences around me.

U can't stick me
I am resilient and cannot be easily defeated or taken advantage of.

I got something for the whole damn world to see
I have something great to offer and I want the world to know and see my achievements.

So im gonna give it up
I will work hard and give my all in order to achieve my goals and succeed.

U best belive me
You can trust and believe in me to work hard and achieve my goals.

Ain't gonna get me off of my grind
I am determined to keep working hard and achieving my goals, and nothing will stop me.

Its exactly what it seems to be
My situation and goals are exactly as they appear to be - I am working hard to succeed.

For all of those times
For all the times in which I was not successful or encountered obstacles.

U wish for some prosperity
I have wished and hoped for a time of success and prosperity.

All you could find
Despite these wishes, I have only found difficult and trying situations.

Was hate to see them lies
I have encountered deceit and dishonesty in my endeavors, which has made it difficult to succeed.

So you tell somebody else
I may have confided in someone else about my struggles.

To get it off your mind
I wanted to express and release my frustrations and anxieties regarding my situation.

Well I start hearing melody's
Suddenly, I was inspired and motivated by something (e.g. music) to work harder towards my goals.

So I grabt my pen and pad and recline
I took a moment to reflect on my goals and thoughts, and wrote them down in order to remember and work towards them.

We on the grind y'all
We are working hard and focused on achieving our goals.

Cuz we some worldwide riders
We are determined and motivated individuals, working and striving towards success across the globe.

You jackin' me up, you takin' my cash
There are people who are trying to take advantage of me or cheat me out of my hard-earned money.

All my life, LBC, for my city I mash
I am committed to working hard and succeeding for my city (Long Beach) and the people in it.

All these OG's and BG's and wanna-bes and L-O-C's
There are various types of individuals (Original Gangsters, Baby Gangsters, wannabes, etc.) around me, and I must stay focused and aware of their intentions.

The only friends I got is my 2-1-3
My true and reliable friends are those from my area code - 213 (Long Beach).

Just my dog Snoop-T-Woop and my nigga N-A-T-E
My trusted companions are Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg, with whom I have a close connection.

Can't forget about my nigga H to the dizzy
I also have a good friend named H, who I must not forget about in my endeavors.

Pressure and strifes, them wanna take my whites
There are those who are trying to take my valuable possessions (e.g. money, drugs), causing stress and difficulty for me.

But these jaw jacks and hood cracks
Despite these difficulties, I must continue on my path and deal with the challenges that arise in my environment (e.g. crime, gang activity).

Will make you break some bizacks
These challenges may cause me to fail or break down at times, but I must keep going in order to succeed.

What you thought?
Did you believe that I would give up or fail in my endeavors?

Ya know what I'm sayin', we on the grind like that
I am saying that we are working hard and focused on achieving our goals.

Thought we was trippin'?
Did you believe that we were delusional or unrealistic in our goals or aspirations?

Haha, all you thought we had was jeans and t-shirts?
Did you underestimate us and think that we only had basic, everyday clothing (jeans and t-shirts)?

What? We hustlin' cuz we want it all, Brand new socks and drawers, fool
We are working hard and hustling in order to achieve everything we desire, even down to new socks and underwear.