Faded
The Lox Lyrics

Here we go!
Beginning of the song, setting up the idea of repetition and familiarity.

Same old shit, same old niggas I don't even fuck with
Tired of dealing with the same people and their issues.

Same old bitch say a nigga ain't shit
Tired of hearing negative comments about oneself.

Same old pussy ass niggas ?
Tired of dealing with cowardly and weak people.

So, let me get faded
Choosing to escape reality through drugs and alcohol.

Turn the mic on while I get faded
Using music as a form of therapy and expression while under the influence.

Hold on my nigga let me get faded
Asking for a moment to indulge in being high.

Turn the lights down let me get faded
Creating a comfortable and relaxed environment to be high in.

Let me get faded
Sample line, felt throughout the song, representing the desire for an escape.

Me and Benjamin Franklin it's like we related
Money is seen as a way to obtain a high, comparing the feeling to being related to a historical figure on the hundred-dollar bill.

Me and Mary Jane we get so sedated
Smoking marijuana to become highly relaxed and unaware of one's surroundings.

Aslong as you respect it you could love it or hate it
Despite the criticism, the choice to get high will continue to be respected and loved by those who partake in it.

If the rap don't work, then the cane gone flip
If music doesn't bring success, drug dealing will be turned to instead.

Just a juice bar nigga in the mango six
Despite the desire for wealth from drug dealing, the rapper still sees himself as a regular person, owning a juice bar and driving a regular car.

And my lingo kick, and I bang my shit
The flow and rhythm of his music is unique and powerful.

Roll up a eight of the sour high graded
Rolling up and smoking a high quality strain of marijuana.

You could copy but you just can't paste it
His unique style cannot be replicated or copied.

You can smell the weed but you sure can't taste it
Even though the scent of the marijuana is strong, its taste is masked by the usage of a blunt or paper filter.

Ayo, I was young, I was gettin' my hair braided
Flashback to youth experiences of getting hair done by mother.

Momma pullin' on my scalp, like god damn I hate it
Feeling frustration during the hair braiding process.

Now I'm sittin' in the coupe like, god damn I made it
Now experiencing a luxurious life despite past struggles.

I ain't seen you in my life, how we god damn related?
Despite newfound wealth, the rapper questions the intentions of those who suddenly want to be related or connected to him.

No matter if I spit the hottest shit I'm underrated
Despite his talent, he feels his success is overshadowed and underappreciated by others.

No matter if I fuck the hottest bitch I'm still ?
Even though he may have relationships with desirable women, he still feels unfulfilled.

We ain't drop in years but our fans is still waiting
Despite a long hiatus from releasing music, the fans are still anticipating new material.

How the fuck you still hate me?
Feeling perplexed by continued criticism or hate from others.

We ain't even touchdown but our numbers is still ?
Not even having released new music in recent years, still generating a significant following and interest.

Every day is percocet ?
Describing how the feeling of success and wealth is like taking the prescription pain medication, Percocet.

You are now rocking with Shawn, Jason, and David
Introducing himself and fellow artists to the listener.

We solid gold, these niggas is gold plated
Having true talent and perseverance in the music industry compared to those who only have surface-level success and imitation talent.

The only reason you still alive, I OK'd it
Implying the power and control the rapper holds over someone's life.

Sticking to the story, yea the same old script
Consistently sticking to their personalities and values despite external criticism and pressure to be different.

If your formula works then don't change your shit
Encouraging the idea of not fixing something that's not broken or successful.

Everything's for sale but I prefer to keep the haze lit
Although material possessions and success can be obtained through selling out, the rapper prefers to prioritize getting high instead.

Ain't about money mine as well not even say shit
Describing a worldview where if money isn't involved, then nothing else matters.

Get shot or get bladed, we get faded
Describing the dangers of street life, and how regardless of possible consequences, the desire to get high will always be present.