Streetlight
Troyman Lyrics


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Yeah
I got it
Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up
Yeah

Pulling caps way back (Way back)
At your noggin, choose another option (Choose another option)
Take 'em swimming, bring the waves back (Waves back)
John Tsunami, you don't want pastrami
Keep the beef like a butcher, watch 'em cook up
Parkinson, got 'em shook up, I got the hook up
Nigga, what you need?
(Ayy, bro, what you need, man? You know we out here all day and night)

Tell them niggas we don't know what sleep is, what's a weekend?
Goin mental with credentials, pockets on the deep end
Lil' shawty, I be freaking, we ain't speaking
I be out here tryna eat, but she just think I'm creeping
Fuck it though, we on the low low (Low low), dodging po-po (Po-po)
Even if I'm mobbing solo, never move in slo-mo (Slow-mo)
Take an L, that's a no-no (No-no), you should know, bro (Know, bro)
That he black out, shout to Kodak
You should take a photo, where the cheese?

Getting paid is all on my agenda (Damn right)
Throw these kids in the trash, shout out to Brenda (Woo)
Lying ass, they not what they seem like (What they seem like)
We be buzzing, posted like a streetlight

Motherfucking shining, yeah
You gon' need some shades, I have brighter days
Love pressure, I'm a diamond, yeah (Bling)
We gon' change your ways (Watch this, nigga)

Bitch, I been lyrical since umbilicals (Yeah, yeah)
I reached the pinnacle being cynical, yeah (Woo)
Vs on verses, this getting biblical (Praise God)
Hallelujah, I'm puffing that indigo, I know where I'm finna go
And that's where you not gon' be
Trending, got the light on me, uh (Got the light on me)
Tell me who the fuck is topping me? (Who, you?)
Green light, ain't no stopping me
Let's get it popping, G, like this (Yeah, yeah)
I'm going hammer, let's set a standard, uh (Woo)
Tell 'em suck on my banana in my pajamas, uh
Never feel 'em, if you don't wanna kill 'em, I will
They tryna shine, but they never pay they light bill, woah

Pulling caps way back (Way back)
At your noggin, choose another option (Choose another option)
Take 'em swimming, bring the waves back (Waves back)
John Tsunami, you don't want pastrami
Keep the beef like a butcher, watch 'em cook up
Parkinson, got 'em shook up, I got the hook up
Nigga, what you need?
(Ayy, bro, what you need, man? You know we out here all day and night)





Motherfuckin' shining
Motherfuckin' shining...

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Troyman's "Streetlight" are bragging about his immense skill - "pulling caps" (shooting) and "keeping the beef" (starting trouble and maintaining it) are things he excels at. He describes himself as a "John Tsunami" and says he's got the hook up, meaning he's connected and respected in his community. The next verse is about his work ethic and desire for success. He claims to never sleep and to always be on the grind, and while he's out here trying to make something of himself, others assume he's sneaking around. The chorus repeats the line "we'll be buzzing, posted like a streetlight" which suggests that Troyman sees himself as a bright spot in his community.


The second verse is more about Troyman's personal accomplishments and skills. He's been lyrical and critical since he was in the womb, he's reached the top by being cynical, and he's got top currency in his community. He's confident and unapologetic in his success and dominance, and he's willing to take out anyone who steps to him. The final lyrics circle back to the chorus, repeating the first verse's assertion that he's bright and buzzing like a streetlight.


Line by Line Meaning

Pulling caps way back (Way back)
I'm coming for you, ready to do some damage


At your noggin, choose another option (Choose another option)
I'm targeting your head, you better reconsider your actions


Take 'em swimming, bring the waves back (Waves back)
I'll drown you and bring you back to life, I'm like a tsunami


John Tsunami, you don't want pastrami
I'm a force to be reckoned with, don't want to mess with me


Keep the beef like a butcher, watch 'em cook up
I'll keep the fight going, and watch you suffer


Parkinson, got 'em shook up, I got the hook up
I'm making people tremble, I have the connections


Nigga, what you need?
I have what you're looking for, just ask me


Tell them niggas we don't know what sleep is, what's a weekend?
We're always on the grind, we don't care about rest or fun


Goin mental with credentials, pockets on the deep end
I have the skills and the money to go crazy


Lil' shawty, I be freaking, we ain't speaking
I'm having fun with girls but we don't have a real connection


I be out here tryna eat, but she just think I'm creeping
I'm trying to make a living, but she just thinks I'm cheating


Fuck it though, we on the low low (Low low), dodging po-po (Po-po)
We're staying quiet, staying hidden, to avoid the cops


Take an L, that's a no-no (No-no), you should know, bro (Know, bro)
Losing is not an option, you should know better


That he black out, shout to Kodak, You should take a photo, where the cheese?
I'm going crazy, like Kodak Black, take a picture of me at the peak of my success


Getting paid is all on my agenda (Damn right)
My main goal is making money, that's for sure


Throw these kids in the trash, shout out to Brenda (Woo)
I'm not worried about competition, I'll beat them easily


Lying ass, they not what they seem like (What they seem like)
They're fakes, they're not what they portray themselves to be


We be buzzing, posted like a streetlight
We're making a lot of noise, like a streetlight shining bright


Motherfucking shining, yeah
I'm shining so bright, it's undeniable


You gon' need some shades, I have brighter days
My future is bright, you'll need shades to look at me


Love pressure, I'm a diamond, yeah (Bling)
I'm under pressure, but I'm shining like a diamond


We gon' change your ways (Watch this, nigga)
We're going to make a difference and make you see things our way


Bitch, I been lyrical since umbilicals (Yeah, yeah)
I've been good at rapping since birth


I reached the pinnacle being cynical, yeah (Woo)
I became successful by being skeptical and questioning everything


Vs on verses, this getting biblical (Praise God)
My raps are powerful, like verses from the Bible


Hallelujah, I'm puffing that indigo, I know where I'm finna go
I'm feeling euphoric, and I know where I'm headed


And that's where you not gon' be
I'm leaving my haters behind


Trending, got the light on me, uh (Got the light on me)
I'm popular and everyone is paying attention to me


Tell me who the fuck is topping me? (Who, you?)
Who is better than me at what I do?


Green light, ain't no stopping me
I have the green light to keep going and no one can stop me


Let's get it popping, G, like this (Yeah, yeah)
Let's get the party started, like this


I'm going hammer, let's set a standard, uh (Woo)
I'm going all out, let's raise the bar


Tell 'em suck on my banana in my pajamas, uh
I'm daring my haters to do something, while I'm comfortable


Never feel 'em, if you don't wanna kill 'em, I will
If you don't want to deal with them, I'll handle it myself


They tryna shine, but they never pay they light bill, woah
They're trying to be successful, but they don't put in the work to sustain it




Writer(s): Troy Curry

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