Strange
Tela Lyrics

Ss..ss..uh..uh..smoke that
Invitation to smoke marijuana.

Uh..ss..ss..hit it
Invitation to consume marijuana.

Ss..look bitch..bitch hit it uh
Invitation to a female to consume marijuana.

How many niggas want to ride tonight, die tonight, survive tonight
Questioning how many individuals are willing to engage in life-threatening activities.

With Mr. Gun-Clapper blast, who got murder for that killer slash
Referencing the use of firearms and violent behavior.

Thug rapper, as these niggas begin to come after
Acknowledgment of being perceived as a 'thug' rapper and attracting unwanted attention.

Me in the middle of the night
Describing a risky or dangerous situation at night.

Is it Mr. Mike or did I change my name to Victor
Uncertainty or confusion regarding identity.

In the middle of the fight
Describing a physical altercation or confrontation.

Quiet, shh, on the set, light up ya blunts and cigarettes
Cautioning to remain silent while smoking marijuana.

The richer G's get, the bitcher these niggas
Proposing that wealth leads to negative attitudes or behavior in individuals.

My picture gets painted like Leonardo de Vinci, fully of envy
Referencing the expectation of being envied or criticized for success.

Texas was the spot niggas got shot and fucked ya memories
Referencing a violent location in Texas in association with negative memories.

Send me the flyest MC that's tryin' to see
Requesting competition from a gifted rapper.

They got hung, broke down to the highest degree
Referencing a negative outcome for an individual.

Well I be, the bitch want to fuck Mike for free
Discussing the unwanted sexual attention or advances from a female.

Either slide me a G or get the fuck up out my ride see
Asking for compensation or payment of some kind.

My oozy weighs a ton, when you niggas see me run
Referencing a firearm and ability to use it to intimidate others.

Got game to fuck a nun, blame my gun
Claiming to have the ability to seduce anyone and using a firearm to blame for negative outcomes.

I leave you shakin' son of a bitch, I'm rich
Describing an intimidating or dominant behavior due to wealth.

I'm quick to hit chu' up (Nigga)
Claiming to quickly engage in violent behavior.

It's them strange motherfuckers that don't give a fuck
Describing a group of individuals who do not care about consequences or societal norms.

I was born and brought up where these streets be the key
Growing up in an environment where lifestyle and safety is dictated by living on the streets.

Erasin' suspicious and heartless niggas on the streets
Removing dangerous or unsavory individuals from street life.

Some live in poverty, even though a nigga be slangin' dope
Describing the irony of financial hardship despite illegal activities such as drug dealing.

And dodgin' the Feds cause them bastards want me broke
Avoiding or evading Federal law enforcement due to fear of incarceration or financial loss.

Back flashes of prison, for ninety days I'm doin' bad
Recollecting a negative experience or traumatic event of being incarcerated for a period of time.

No money for books so every day I'm livin' mad
Discussing a lack of resources or opportunity for personal or educational growth while incarcerated.

Born to be tough through all these miseries and pain
Describing an inherent resiliency to adversity or hardship.

Standin' strong through these struggles of this deadly game
Persevering through challenges and hardship within illegal activities.

Visions of body bags and my homies closed caskets
Recalling or referencing the death of peers through violent activities.

Illusions of prison and pistols pressures that I blastin'
Recollecting prior experiences of being incarcerated and discharging a firearm.

I'm out to live with no time to play
Expressing the desire to live a fulfilling life with a sense of urgency.

I got the tendencies to kill in relentless ways
Describing a proclivity for violence and intense behavior.

Straight up, cause life is a trick bitch, if you weep and reek
Stating that life is difficult, and complaining will not solve problems.

You stuck outta luck, seekin' for relief
Encouraging self-reliance and perseverance, rather than relying on external sources for relief or assistance.

Too much destruction, they claim we gotta make a change
Acknowledging that society perceives a need for change due to destructive behavior.

So much trouble between each other cause ya ghetto life is strange
Disparaging the quality of life within lower socio-economic neighborhoods due to crime and hardship.

Philosophically, psychologically ya fixin' to be fucked
Discussing the potential negative outcomes of a specific activity or situation.

We goin' on this ride and ya bitch I'm gon' seduct
Proposing an activity or journey, and that a female may be included.

Nigga what, do I give a...
Conveying a lack of concern or apathy towards a situation.

Ask the mound killer
Referencing a potentially dangerous individual, who may be able to inflict harm.

Faces I remember they say dump him in the river
Recalling a past event where a misguided or violent course of action was taken against an individual.

New Year's Eve 1999 nigga
Referencing a specific date, which may hold meaning or significance.

Virtual reality, galaxy gettin' slicker
Discussing advancements in technology and innovation.

Me and Crime Boss and a nigga named Mister
Describing a group of individuals, who may be association with criminal activities.

Mike to a flight, had some glitz to deliver
Describing the transportation of items, that may hold financial or other value.

Headed back to the Suave castle
Returning to a specific location or domicile.

I had to wrestle with this transvestite who had a dick like a lasso
Recalling a physical altercation with a potentially dangerous or unpredictable individual.

In this castle was a midget with banana clippin'
Describing a potentially threatening individual within a specific location.

Bootleg sniffin' or Mr. Mike'll fuckin' wicked
Recalling a prior incident of illicit or criminal activity.

Ways infared waves hit his fuckin' chest
Describing the use or impact of infrared technology.

Blew his ass to bits, particles of green shit
Describing the use of violence and its outcome.

It really goes to show ya that shit ain't changed
Acknowledging that life and society remain difficult and unchanged over time.

In year 2000 life still be strange
Continuing the theme of life being unusual or difficult in the modern era.