Slave
Tech N9NE Krizz Kaliko & Kutt Calhoun Lyrics


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Fight the pain, inside the rain
A rebel know, to let the devil go
So now to get paid, about to be working like a slave

I’m kinda good, kinda bad, kinda get money can’t be mad
I’m kinda broke but I’m kinda rich
Wishin’ I had a corner I could put a bitch in
Ain’t gonna do nothin’, ain’t like I’m sufferin’
Food for my baby mouth and I bought a house for my baby mother and
What’s wrong? I try
Don’t matter. Still die
I’m strong. But I’m not
When I’m alone. I cry
Out for you, is hard to do.
I can’t see you, so doubt for you
And out my mouth I sprout the noose, too much Vodka, and Mountain Dew
Blasphemin' ain’t what I be meanin’.
If you listen fast you’d think I was a heathen, but
The last Sunday receivin’ the preachin' from the pastor,
And I ain’t even believin’ the bastard
But no Hatties', God’s baby, God made me, a lil crazy
When I’m off, I’m gone, my life, is my songs
Its what I mean? When I sing, "still on a wing and a prayer."
But if I listen to what was written in the scripture maybe it’ll get me there
Share with the people I swear it isn’t evil, scared that It might be in vain
But if I say I’m the genius, and like Jesus, everybody gonna know my name
Kali

[Chorus]
I’ve been working like a slave, oh Lordy
And I get tired a‘long this lonesome journey
I done stumbled on the road, I’ve been wrong I know
I know that there’s no peace, in my shelter

Oh, Lord, Lord, Lord
I need reparations due to devastations from the state of present situations
And it’s not easy to walk a narrow path and mock Jesus
It’s hard when you’re family wonderin’
When you’re gonna make enough to stop leavin’
Stop breathin for a minute cause it’s all,
Artificial when them laws, tryna get you
When them haters right behind em,
Wanna shove a double barrel sawed off, in your dental
What can I do to stop a big catastrophe
When niggas after me and bitches after me
Wanna have my baby, missin nagga’s lately,
Trails and tribulations tackle me
My momma think I made it, she feelin’ elated
Proud of her only son born
My kids think I’m the greatest,
I can not display a smile, feelin like a funion
Salty and all
(You’ll be ?)
Locked in a stall
(? Tryin’.)
Lost in the cause
(truly ? no denyin’.)
Ain’t nobody gonna do it for me, for the M.O.,don't let it drive me insane
Solicitation of a prostitute cause you're a ho’ when you’re playin' this game
But it’s ok I’ am gon' ride till I triumph.
'Cause everybody once upon a time was a slave
This is Calhoun

I’ve been working like a slave, oh Lordy
And I get tired a‘long this lonesome journey
I done stumbled on the road, I’ve been wrong I know
I know that there’s no peace, in my shelter

I work. I Play. And I drink booze every day
Tryin' ta muffle the blues I'ma say, used in the way, fools run astray
Alla, God, Jesus, Jah somebody please help me
Momma got a problem with diabetes it don’t seem healthy
Everything depends on N9na
Fame hitten Dantez’s senior
Gotta nigga thinkin' some of the fans
I’m makin' it will they wanna do me like Selena
Devil laughing like a hyena
Losin' all the good in my demeanor
I don’t wanna go psycho but yo the flow ya know
I got to go and Charlie sheen ya’
Tryina stay good with the old lady
My mind made her go crazy
No time for my poor babies
So don’t let a mother fucker play me
When I say F-U pay me
Even though I’m getting money, you can still see
I’m still hungry like I’m in Haiti
What am I to do?
What am I to you?
Butt a lot I'm cool
But I’m not amused?
Can’t you see? I’m stressed, not free
From y’all, I’m sick. My body’s hot
If 'n this pressure, don’t let up, this will probably stop for Tech N9na

I’ve been working like a slave, oh Lordy
And I get tired a‘long this lonesome journey




I done stumbled on the road, I’ve been wrong I know
I know that there’s no peace, in my shelter

Overall Meaning

The song "Slave" by Tech N9ne Collabos feat. Kutt Calhoun and Krizz Kaliko conveys the struggles of ordinary people who work like slaves just to get paid. The song highlights the difficulties of balancing work and family life, the temptations of drugs and alcohol, and the pressure of fame. The lyrics speak about the challenges of living in a world full of hate and discrimination and the frustrations of feeling trapped in a dead-end job with no hope of a better future.


The chorus "I’ve been working like a slave, oh Lordy And I get tired a‘long this lonesome journey" expresses the exhaustion and loneliness one experiences while working to make ends meet. The verses showcase individual stories of hardship, such as dealing with addiction, health issues, and family problems. The lyrics emphasize the importance of faith, as the artists mention seeking solace in religion despite the lack of trust they have in some of its leaders.


Line by Line Meaning

Fight the pain, inside the rain
Facing the struggle and torment within difficult times


A rebel know, to let the devil go
Choosing to break free from negative influences


So now to get paid, about to be working like a slave
Putting in immense effort and dedication to earn money


I’m kinda good, kinda bad, kinda get money can’t be mad
Having mixed emotions and financial situations


I’m kinda broke but I’m kinda rich
Experiencing both poverty and wealth to some extent


Wishin’ I had a corner I could put a bitch in
Desiring control over a problematic person in one's life


Ain’t gonna do nothin’, ain’t like I’m sufferin’
Not taking any action, as the situation is bearable


Food for my baby mouth and I bought a house for my baby mother and
Providing for one's child and ensuring the mother has a home


What’s wrong? I try
Expressing confusion and attempting to find a solution


Don’t matter. Still die
Irrelevant factors won't prevent eventual death


I’m strong. But I’m not
Appearing resilient, yet having vulnerability


When I’m alone. I cry
Displaying emotional vulnerability when alone


Out for you, is hard to do.
Expressing difficulty in seeking someone's assistance


I can’t see you, so doubt for you
Unable to have faith or trust in someone not physically present


And out my mouth I sprout the noose, too much Vodka, and Mountain Dew
Using harmful substances to cope and expressing self-destructive thoughts


Blasphemin' ain’t what I be meanin’.
My offensive language does not reflect my true intentions


If you listen fast you’d think I was a heathen, but
My rapid speech may mistakenly portray me as irreligious


The last Sunday receivin’ the preachin' from the pastor,
Recently attended a sermon delivered by the pastor


And I ain’t even believin’ the bastard
Despite attending, not believing in the pastor's words


But no Hatties', God’s baby, God made me, a lil crazy
Acknowledging that God created me with some degree of eccentricity


When I’m off, I’m gone, my life, is my songs
When not performing, my personal life is chaotic and unpredictable


Its what I mean? When I sing, 'still on a wing and a prayer.'
Expressing a sense of uncertainty and relying on faith


But if I listen to what was written in the scripture maybe it’ll get me there
Hoping that following religious teachings will lead to salvation


Share with the people I swear it isn’t evil, scared that It might be in vain
Wanting to share a message with others, fearing it might not make a difference


But if I say I’m the genius, and like Jesus, everybody gonna know my name
Seeking recognition and fame similar to Jesus


I’ve been working like a slave, oh Lordy
Putting in excessive effort and laborious work


And I get tired a‘long this lonesome journey
Experiencing exhaustion during this solitary path


I done stumbled on the road, I’ve been wrong I know
Making mistakes and facing challenges on my journey


I know that there’s no peace, in my shelter
Recognizing the lack of serenity in one's own refuge


Oh, Lord, Lord, Lord
Appealing to a higher power


I need reparations due to devastations from the state of present situations
Desiring compensation for the damages caused by current circumstances


And it’s not easy to walk a narrow path and mock Jesus
Acknowledging the difficulty of following a righteous path and not disrespecting Jesus


It’s hard when you’re family wonderin’ when you’re gonna make enough to stop leavin’
Facing the pressure from loved ones regarding financial stability


Stop breathin for a minute cause it’s all, artificial when them laws, tryna get you
Feeling suffocated by the artificial and oppressive nature of the legal system


When them haters right behind em, wanna shove a double barrel sawed off, in your dental
Being pursued by adversaries who are willing to harm you


What can I do to stop a big catastrophe
Expressing desperation in preventing a major disaster


When niggas after me and bitches after me
Facing threats from both males and females


Wanna have my baby, missin nagga’s lately, trails and tribulations tackle me
Dealing with complicated relationships and personal difficulties


My momma think I made it, she feelin’ elated
My mother believes I have achieved success and is proud


Proud of her only son born
Showing pride in being her only son


My kids think I’m the greatest
Being admired as the best by my children


I can not display a smile, feelin like a funion
Unable to show happiness, feeling drained and worn out


Salty and all (You’ll be ?)
Despite feeling bitter, you should be grateful


Locked in a stall (? Tryin’.)
Feeling trapped and attempting to find a way out


Lost in the cause (truly ? no denyin’.)
Confused and cannot deny being overwhelmed


Ain’t nobody gonna do it for me, for the M.O., don't let it drive me insane
Realizing the responsibility falls on oneself, not allowing it to cause insanity


Solicitation of a prostitute cause you're a ho’ when you’re playin' this game
Engaging in risky behaviors when involved in this industry


But it’s ok I’ am gon' ride till I triumph
Resolving to persist until achieving victory


'Cause everybody once upon a time was a slave
Acknowledging that everyone has experienced hardships


This is Calhoun
Identifying the singer


I work. I Play. And I drink booze every day
Engaging in labor, leisure, and alcohol consumption regularly


Tryin' ta muffle the blues I'ma say, used in the way, fools run astray
Attempting to suppress one's sadness with words, as fools make poor choices


Alla, God, Jesus, Jah somebody please help me
Sincerely asking for divine assistance


Momma got a problem with diabetes it don’t seem healthy
Expressing concern for one's mother's wellbeing due to diabetes


Everything depends on N9na
Recognizing that everything is reliant on oneself


Fame hitten Dantez’s senior
The artist's fame affecting Dantez's senior (possibly a person or situation)


Gotta nigga thinkin' some of the fans I’m makin' it will they wanna do me like Selena
Contemplating whether fans, as in the case of Selena, might turn hostile


Devil laughing like a hyena
Feeling mocked and taunted by the devil


Losin' all the good in my demeanor
Losing the positive qualities that define one's character


I don’t wanna go psycho but yo the flow ya know I got to go and Charlie sheen ya’
Not wanting to lose sanity, but feeling the need to maintain a swift and impressive flow


Tryina stay good with the old lady
Striving to maintain a good relationship with one's partner


My mind made her go crazy
The singer's behavior causing their partner to become mentally unstable


No time for my poor babies
Lacking time to dedicate to one's children


So don’t let a mother fucker play me
Requesting not to be taken advantage of


When I say F-U pay me
Demanding compensation when expressing dissatisfaction


Even though I’m getting money, you can still see
Despite having financial success, exhibiting visible stress


I’m still hungry like I’m in Haiti
Maintaining an insatiable appetite for success, comparable to hunger in a deprived nation


What am I to do?
Questioning the appropriate course of action


What am I to you?
Inquiring about one's significance to someone else


Butt a lot I'm cool
Despite insecurities, projecting an aura of composure


But I’m not amused?
Appearing content, yet secretly unentertained


Can’t you see? I’m stressed, not free
Expressing feelings of anxiety and lack of freedom


From y’all, I’m sick. My body’s hot
Feeling unwell and overwhelmed by others' actions


If 'n this pressure, don’t let up, this will probably stop for Tech N9na
Acknowledging the possibility of mental or physical breakdown if the pressure continues


I’ve been working like a slave, oh Lordy
Putting in excessive effort and laborious work


And I get tired a‘long this lonesome journey
Experiencing exhaustion during this solitary path


I done stumbled on the road, I’ve been wrong I know
Making mistakes and facing challenges on my journey


I know that there’s no peace, in my shelter
Recognizing the lack of serenity in one's own refuge




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@karlocali686

[Intro: Tech N9ne]
Fight the pain, inside the rain
A rebel know, to let the devil go
So now to get paid, about to be working like a slave

[Verse 1: Krizz Kaliko]
I'm kinda good, kinda bad, kinda get money can't be mad
I'm kinda broke but I'm kinda rich
Wishing I had a corner I could put a bitch in
They ain't gonna do nothing
Ain't like I'm suffering
Food for my baby's mouth
Then I bought a house for my baby mother and
What's wrong? I try, don't matter, still die
I'm strong, but I'm not
When I'm alone, I cry
Out for you, it's hard to do
I can't see you so doubt for you
When out my mouth I sprout the noose
Too much vodka and mountain dew
Explainin' what I be meanin'
If you listen fast you think I was a Heathen
But the last Sunday receivin' the preacher from the pastor
Ain't even believin' the bastard
But no Hades, god's baby
God made me, a little crazy
And I'm off, I'm gone
My life is my songs
What I mean when I sing, still on a wing and a prayer
But if I listen to what is written in the scriptures maybe it will get me there
Share with the people I swear it is an evil scam that might be in vain
But if I say I I'm the genius then like jesus everybody gonna know my name
(KALI)

[Chorus]
I've been working like a slave oh, lord
And I get tired along this lonesome journey
I done struggled on this road, I've been wrong
I know, I know that there's no peace in my shelter
There's going to be no peace in my shelter

[Verse 2: Kutt Callhoun]
[OHH LORD LORD LORD]
I need reparations due to devastation from the state of present situations
And it's not easy to walk a narrow path in my jeans
It's hard when your family wondering when your going to make another
Stop leaving, stop breathing for a minute cuz it's all artificial when the laws trying to get you
When them haters right behind em and you wanna shove a double barrel sawed off in your dental
What can I do to stop a big catastrophe
When niggas after me and bitches after me
Wanna have my baby, listen niggas lady
Trials and tribulations tackle me
My mama think I made it, she feeling elated
Proud of her only son born
My kids think I'm the greatest
I cannot display this
Smile feelin like a funyon
(Salty and all) you'll be (locked in a stall) trying (lost in the cause) truly, no denying
Ain't nobody gonna do it for me
For the moment let it drive me insane
Solicitation of a prostitute
Cuz you a ho when you're playing this game
But it's okay, I am gonna to ride till I triumph
Cause everybody once upon a time was a slave
This is Callhoun

[Chorus]
I've been working like a slave oh, lord
And I get tired along this lonesome journey
I done struggled on this road, I've been wrong, I know
I know there's no peace in my shelter

[Verse 3: Tech N9ne]
I work, I play, and I drink booze every day
tryin to muffle the blues
Imma say used in a way
Fools run astray
Allah, God, Jesus, Jah somebody please help me
Mama got a problem with diabetes it don't seem healthy
Everything depends on ninna fame hittin dantez sr
Got a nigga thinkin some of the fans I'm makin would they wanna do me like Selina
Devil laughin like a hijena
Losin all the good in my demeanor
I don't wanna go psycho
But choke the flow you know I got ta go and charlie sheen yaa
Tryina stay good with the old lady
My mind made it go crazy no time for my poor babies
So don't let a motherfucker play me
When I say FU pay me
Even though I'm gettin' money you could still see I'm hungry like I'm in Haiti
What am I to do? What am I to you?
Bought alot of coo, but im not immune
Can't you see? I'm stressed not free
From yall. I'm sick. My body's hot
If in this (pressure) don't let up this will probably stop for
Technina..

[Chorus]
I've been working like a slave for long
And I get tired along this lonesome journey
I done struggled on this road, I've been wrong
(I been wrong)
I know, I know that there's no peace in my shelter
There's no peace.



@injunuity775

Intro: Tech N9ne]
Fight the pain, inside the rain
A rebel know, to let the devil go
So now to get paid, about to be working like a slave

[Verse 1: Krizz Kaliko]
I'm kinda good, kinda bad, kinda get money can't be mad
I'm kinda broke but I'm kinda rich
Wishing I had a corner I could put a bitch in
They ain't gonna do nothing
Ain't like I'm suffering
Food for my baby's mouth
Then I bought a house for my baby mother and
What's wrong? I try, don't matter, still die
I'm strong, but I'm not
When I'm alone, I cry
Out for you, it's hard to do
I can't see you so doubt for you
When out my mouth I sprout the noose
Too much vodka and mountain dew
Explainin' what I be meanin'
If you listen fast you think I was a Heathen
But the last Sunday receivin' the preacher from the pastor
Ain't even believin' the bastard
But no Hades, god's baby
God made me, a little crazy
And I'm off, I'm gone
My life is my songs
What I mean when I sing, still on a wing and a prayer
But if I listen to what is written in the scriptures maybe it will get me there
Share with the people I swear it is an evil scam that might be in vain
But if I say I I'm the genius then like jesus everybody gonna know my name
(KALI)

[Chorus]
I've been working like a slave oh, lord
And I get tired along this lonesome journey
I done struggled on this road, I've been wrong
I know, I know that there's no peace in my shelter
There's going to be no peace in my shelter

[Verse 2: Kutt Callhoun]
[OHH LORD LORD LORD]
I need reparations due to devastation from the state of present situations
And it's not easy to walk a narrow path in my jeans
It's hard when your family wondering when your going to make another
Stop leaving, stop breathing for a minute cuz it's all artificial when the laws trying to get you
When them haters right behind em and you wanna shove a double barrel sawed off in your dental
What can I do to stop a big catastrophe
When niggas after me and bitches after me
Wanna have my baby, listen niggas lady
Trials and tribulations tackle me
My mama think I made it, she feeling elated
Proud of her only son born
My kids think I'm the greatest
I cannot display this
Smile feelin like a funyon
(Salty and all) you'll be (locked in a stall) trying (lost in the cause) truly, no denying
Ain't nobody gonna do it for me
For the moment let it drive me insane
Solicitation of a prostitute
Cuz you a ho when you're playing this game
But it's okay, I am gonna to ride till I triumph
Cause everybody once upon a time was a slave
This is Callhoun

[Chorus]
I've been working like a slave oh, lord
And I get tired along this lonesome journey
I done struggled on this road, I've been wrong, I know
I know there's no peace in my shelter

[Verse 3: Tech N9ne]
I work, I play, and I drink booze every day
tryin to muffle the blues
Imma say used in a way
Fools run astray
Allah, God, Jesus, Jah somebody please help me
Mama got a problem with diabetes it don't seem healthy
Everything depends on ninna fame hittin dantez sr
Got a nigga thinkin some of the fans I'm makin would they wanna do me like Selina
Devil laughin like a hijena
Losin all the good in my demeanor
I don't wanna go psycho
But choke the flow you know I got ta go and charlie sheen yaa
Tryina stay good with the old lady
My mind made it go crazy no time for my poor babies
So don't let a motherfucker play me
When I say FU pay me
Even though I'm gettin' money you could still see I'm hungry like I'm in Haiti
What am I to do? What am I to you?
Bought alot of coo, but im not immune
Can't you see? I'm stressed not free
From yall. I'm sick. My body's hot
If in this (pressure) don't let up this will probably stop for
Technina..

[Chorus]
I've been working like a slave for long
And I get tired along this lonesome journey
I done struggled on this road, I've been wrong
(I been wrong)
I know, I know that there's no peace in my shelter
There's no peace.



All comments from YouTube:

@imhazy212

man this is fucking art, its really a shame how many is missin out on this

@2ntnun

This song.. Is so dope. So under rated. Tech's verse is deep for his old lady.

@Xenoslap7

Word!
Excellent Production! Definately one of Strange Musics Best!

@otonielaburtobermejo4774

Man I'm mad how long it took for me to find this masterpiece 🔥

@karlocali686

[Intro: Tech N9ne]
Fight the pain, inside the rain
A rebel know, to let the devil go
So now to get paid, about to be working like a slave

[Verse 1: Krizz Kaliko]
I'm kinda good, kinda bad, kinda get money can't be mad
I'm kinda broke but I'm kinda rich
Wishing I had a corner I could put a bitch in
They ain't gonna do nothing
Ain't like I'm suffering
Food for my baby's mouth
Then I bought a house for my baby mother and
What's wrong? I try, don't matter, still die
I'm strong, but I'm not
When I'm alone, I cry
Out for you, it's hard to do
I can't see you so doubt for you
When out my mouth I sprout the noose
Too much vodka and mountain dew
Explainin' what I be meanin'
If you listen fast you think I was a Heathen
But the last Sunday receivin' the preacher from the pastor
Ain't even believin' the bastard
But no Hades, god's baby
God made me, a little crazy
And I'm off, I'm gone
My life is my songs
What I mean when I sing, still on a wing and a prayer
But if I listen to what is written in the scriptures maybe it will get me there
Share with the people I swear it is an evil scam that might be in vain
But if I say I I'm the genius then like jesus everybody gonna know my name
(KALI)

[Chorus]
I've been working like a slave oh, lord
And I get tired along this lonesome journey
I done struggled on this road, I've been wrong
I know, I know that there's no peace in my shelter
There's going to be no peace in my shelter

[Verse 2: Kutt Callhoun]
[OHH LORD LORD LORD]
I need reparations due to devastation from the state of present situations
And it's not easy to walk a narrow path in my jeans
It's hard when your family wondering when your going to make another
Stop leaving, stop breathing for a minute cuz it's all artificial when the laws trying to get you
When them haters right behind em and you wanna shove a double barrel sawed off in your dental
What can I do to stop a big catastrophe
When niggas after me and bitches after me
Wanna have my baby, listen niggas lady
Trials and tribulations tackle me
My mama think I made it, she feeling elated
Proud of her only son born
My kids think I'm the greatest
I cannot display this
Smile feelin like a funyon
(Salty and all) you'll be (locked in a stall) trying (lost in the cause) truly, no denying
Ain't nobody gonna do it for me
For the moment let it drive me insane
Solicitation of a prostitute
Cuz you a ho when you're playing this game
But it's okay, I am gonna to ride till I triumph
Cause everybody once upon a time was a slave
This is Callhoun

[Chorus]
I've been working like a slave oh, lord
And I get tired along this lonesome journey
I done struggled on this road, I've been wrong, I know
I know there's no peace in my shelter

[Verse 3: Tech N9ne]
I work, I play, and I drink booze every day
tryin to muffle the blues
Imma say used in a way
Fools run astray
Allah, God, Jesus, Jah somebody please help me
Mama got a problem with diabetes it don't seem healthy
Everything depends on ninna fame hittin dantez sr
Got a nigga thinkin some of the fans I'm makin would they wanna do me like Selina
Devil laughin like a hijena
Losin all the good in my demeanor
I don't wanna go psycho
But choke the flow you know I got ta go and charlie sheen yaa
Tryina stay good with the old lady
My mind made it go crazy no time for my poor babies
So don't let a motherfucker play me
When I say FU pay me
Even though I'm gettin' money you could still see I'm hungry like I'm in Haiti
What am I to do? What am I to you?
Bought alot of coo, but im not immune
Can't you see? I'm stressed not free
From yall. I'm sick. My body's hot
If in this (pressure) don't let up this will probably stop for
Technina..

[Chorus]
I've been working like a slave for long
And I get tired along this lonesome journey
I done struggled on this road, I've been wrong
(I been wrong)
I know, I know that there's no peace in my shelter
There's no peace.

@RandomLBS

i can never listen to this less than 3 or 4 times back to back

@brutock

Righttttt

@autisticpete8903

The song I listen to every day before I go to work.

@dwightwright6334

Autistic Pete lol me to

@scottfellows9267

4 shere at the end of work day cheifin a fatty Blunt!!

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