Success
Tela Lyrics
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[Hook]
I don't want to be livin' this way
I'd rather be set makin' money, every day hey
Cause success is the way of life
I don't want to be livin' this way
I'd rather be set makin' money, every day hey
[Verse 1]
Get the vest out cause it's stressed out
And my tech's out, makin' people scream
Seen niggas without two head count doin' push ups
I'm doin' sit ups, we stay like healthy
Cause niggas on my block are tryin' daily to out weigh me
Say we Jesus, help us God, time for harm
I'm gettin' number from the greasin' off in my palm
But I want some harder armor
Change my ways and ways I praise, amazing grace
How sweet the sound but now I'm catchin' evil
They think I'm sequel, ya see them people
Behind the bush, they want to cook us
Four more of them pussies on my pushin'
Against the breeze just like a kite
You got that right, no marchin' with me with cho' butter knife
This fight, don't need to make an effort, promise
Cause it's dark without my lights and they ain't gotta compass
Speed bumps got us slowed, swervin' pot holes
Up they nose, what is man that gains the world and lose his soul
[Hook]
[Verse 2]
I do a movie with a doobie and some brothers
Then go back to mothers
Have some sour cream smothered and buttered, no onion
I chief on the steps, makin' peace with myself
Can't leave my cheese on the shelf
I know what's gonna be there, believe this
I can see or see this, families and orthopedics
Through the all valley seasons
Through earth, wind, and fires
But still pimps and liars got my family zoned and took us on higher
The scale is off the rim, somebody stole ya meal
How was I to tell, you was chokin high shit
A lot of time was wasted, on hoes in different places
I made the first step away like rehabilitation
I learned something so serious
Life is a game and when you play it's one time period
A lot of my niggas be playin' foul ball
Expect that tech when y'all ass get that last call
[Hook]
[Verse 3]
Been up for days cause where I stays, I can't blaze
A nap and it's beginning to weigh heavy on my thinkin' cap
I'm gettin' higher but shit I'm tired
I'm bout to pass out, slowly and surely off the wire
Relyin' on the starin' image of pimp shit
Nothin' but a word I see is pity
Now that the rain is gone I maintain killin' prone
Protection if you restin' in my zone
They in my spot, my home see
They want to take a load off my cot when you ain't makin' up ya own bed
Said Fred, that's the wrong leg snapper
You ain't gotta go home but I ain't cha' got damn Jed Clampett
But it's two misses that I miss in my direction
My own niggas in Memphis is cuttin' up my intersection
I did those and shattered lives and the lost souls
Save a prayer for them there table dancin' hoes
[Hook]
[Ad-libs to fade]
The lyrics of Tela's song Success speak to the desire for financial prosperity and success in life. The hook repeats the desire to make money every day because success is the way of life. In the first verse, Tela describes the daily struggles of his neighborhood, where people are in constant competition with each other. He talks about wanting to change his ways and seeks God's help to avoid getting caught up in evil. In the second verse, Tela talks about family, friends, and the ups and downs of life. He also talks about playing the game of life and how one only gets one chance to play. In the third verse, Tela describes his struggles with drugs and the pressures of life that weigh down on him.
Overall, Success is a song about the desire to succeed financially and in life. It speaks to the daily struggles and obstacles people face while trying to achieve their goals, but also highlights the importance of family and friends in providing support during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Get the vest out cause it's stressed out
I'm prepared for danger, anticipating threats
And my tech's out, makin' people scream
I have a weapon and I'm not afraid to use it
Cause niggas on my block are tryin' daily to out weigh me
There are people in my community constantly trying to bring me down
Say we Jesus, help us God, time for harm
At times, we plead for divine intervention and protection
I'm gettin' number from the greasin' off in my palm
I'm making deals and accumulating wealth through good contacts
You got that right, no marchin' with me with cho' butter knife
I don't need weak or disloyal people in my corner
I do a movie with a doobie and some brothers
I hang out with my friends and enjoy some recreational activities
Can't leave my cheese on the shelf
I cannot ignore or neglect the opportunities to make money
Through the all valley seasons, through earth, wind, and fires
I have experienced and overcome various challenges and obstacles
The scale is off the rim, somebody stole ya meal
Someone has taken advantage of me or deprived me of what's rightfully mine
Expect that tech when y'all ass get that last call
Don't be surprised when you face the consequences for your actions
A nap and it's beginning to weigh heavy on my thinkin' cap
I'm feeling tired and mentally drained from lack of sleep
They want to take a load off my cot when you ain't makin' up ya own bed
People are trying to take advantage of my hard work and success
I did those and shattered lives and the lost souls
I have made mistakes in the past that have resulted in harm to others
Save a prayer for them there table dancin' hoes
I have empathy for those who are struggling and marginalized
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROSS ALCOCK, IAN DONALDSON, KENNETH DORMAN, COLIN FERGUSON, COLIN GAVIGAN, PETER KEANE
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