Asinamali
Tumi and the Volume Lyrics

Now when the money's in they system
As soon as money enters the system

Ain’t no telling 'em that they can go to prison for stuff that they be selling
No one is warning them that they can go to jail for selling illegal things

'Cause it’s in they blood, second nature
This behavior is ingrained in them

So they keep chasing to get paid and run, huh?
Thus, they relentlessly pursue money

It ain't the code of the streets, it's the code of the meek
This is not the code of the streets, but rather the code of vulnerable people

That inherited embezzling the center for cheap
Who resort to stealing and cheating from the community that is already struggling

From the thieves to the presidency
This kind of behavior is found in all levels of society, including the highest positions of power

And et cetera we are drenched by the stench of extra currency
This behavior is perpetuated by the overwhelming desire for more money

That's just how it be, we get by on a dream and only sleep 20 hours a week
This is the reality of the situation, where people work hard and sacrifice their rest to achieve their goals

Tryna, balance our music 'gainst the company's greed
Music artists strive to create music that speaks truthfully about the world while also trying to navigate the music industry's greed and exploitation

'Cause a working-class hero is something to be
Despite the obstacles, a person who works hard to achieve their dreams is an admirable and inspiring figure

You hear the sound of the beat, start shuffling feet
When people hear music, they start to move to the rhythm

Not me, that's the hustle sorry
However, the song's speaker is not interested in dancing, as they have more important issues to talk about

T from the V, are you a puppet or king?
The singer is asking whether they are an independent leader or someone manipulated and controlled by outside forces

The latter but I gotta go get up out of those things
They admit to being controlled by others but state their intent to break free from that control

I can’t decide if it’s the money,
The artist is unsure whether it is the money causing the issues

That got the people going outta control
That is causing people to act wildly and recklessly

I can't decide if it’s the money,
The singer reiterates their uncertainty about whether money is to blame

That put a low price-tag on ya' soul
It is possible that the desire for money has led people to devalue their own morals and ethics

The root of all evil, the do-it-all placebo
The song highlights how money is considered the source of all evil, and how it creates an illusion of satisfaction

It's suitable to hedonists, the fruit of my people
Money is attractive to those who desire pleasure, and it has become a coveted goal for the artist's community

The dietary supplement the poor gotta be broke
However, this desire for money is especially damaging to poor people, who end up becoming even more destitute as a result

Provided by your government, the suits give an ego
The government is complicit in this destructive cycle, and the wealthy elite only become more arrogant and entitled

Troops keep it exclusively for the heroes of the struggle so they hustle that, BEE 'do
Powerful people keep the money within their own circles, and they exploit those who are struggling to gain any wealth

It's what you need of, they'll cut you a piece of the pie or cut you if there are no supplies
People who are desperate for money will accept even the smallest amount, even if they know the risks and dangers involved

I can't decide if it's just a disguise, entrepreneur drive pretending we all right
The singer is still conflicted about whether this obsession with money is simply a facade or a truly harmful practice

Get it at our jobs, spend what you don't got
Many people work hard to earn money but then end up spending more than they actually have

But it can't settle the deficits you owe God
Despite the importance that is placed on money, it cannot pay for the spiritual debts and obligations one might have

One free market rule: be heartless, rude
The song critiques the cutthroat nature of free-market capitalism, which often prioritizes ruthlessness over compassion

These sharks don't bite they chew
The powerful elite are not violent, but they still relentlessly consume and take advantage of those in lower positions

I could spit a whole lung for you
The song's speaker is committed to speaking up and sharing their honest opinions, even if that means making sacrifices

Write a bible, we'd even ask about how profits move
The artist questions how money and profits are treated with such reverence and importance, even to the point of being considered divine