Verified
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Curtis Williams
I said I woke up quick, then I poured me a trip
Then I rolled me a zip, I might take your bitch
My niggas been with the shits, boy watch your lip
No telling they might trip
My mind twisted like a Dutch wrap, issues you don’t want that
Promoters playing with my deposits, where my funds at?
And you don't wanna see my other side

You're only used to seeing [?], don't wanna see these other guys
They gon' ride when they want, not when I say so
Managed by some OGs, I promise they don't play ho
And we ain't telling, threats, you wasn't placing bets
Interscope was talking 'bout money, they want the whole set
And bitch we ride for the fam, middle fingers to Uncle Sam
Unfamiliar, ask your girl who I am, talking cash talk
Nigga, cash talk

That money what we got and what we came for
See my niggas like family, they do the same note
We want the money and the cars and the chains ho
Tryna be rich forever nigga, fuck the fame though
And if you see them niggas twisting they fingers then that be us
And if you see them niggas twisting they fingers then that be us

Cartier Dave
Don't short me on my pockets
My build up like the first characteristic of my wallet
I can't manage broken promise
I might just live dishonest, villainous, doctor doom
Or that fat nigga on Sonic, so you better get behind it
If I sign it, residuals come behind it, the east where you come to find him
Ay, the east where you come to find 'em
I rather be paid, if it's to the grave, then prove it my nigga don't front
You better be ready to uh, you better be ready to uh
We move in silence, when it come to this violence
No consignment, when it come to the contraband
A villain to niggas who claim they selling some remix
Finesse in my hood, you probably won't live to reap it, G shit
For life is how I kick it, Two-9, that's what I'm living
The gang right here, don't get to tripping
Especially when you see them fingers twisted, listen

That money what we got and what we came for
See my niggas like family, they do the same note
We want the money and the cars and the chains ho
Tryna be rich forever nigga, fuck the fame though

And if you see them niggas twisting they fingers then that be us
And if you see them niggas twisting they fingers then that be us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Verified" by Two-9 bring up a few themes, such as money, loyalty, and trust. The first verse by Curtis Williams is a boastful verse filled with bravado. The rapper starts by saying that he woke up quick and did drugs, and he might even steal someone's girl. He also hints at a possible feud with promoters and expresses frustration with his label. Williams then talks about his crew's loyalty to him and how they ride for their family. He also mentions that he's used to people underestimating him, but he has another side that's not to be messed with.

In the second verse by Cartier Dave, the theme of money still looms large. The rapper won't tolerate being shorted on his earnings or given empty promises. He talks about the importance of silence when it comes to violence and how he operates outside the norms of the music industry. He also asserts his identity as a villainous figure, saying that he might be like Dr. Doom from comic books or the villainous character in the video game Sonic the Hedgehog. The last few lines of the verse remind listeners to be careful when engaging with Two-9 or face the consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

I said I woke up quick, then I poured me a trip
I woke up quickly and then drank a lean concoction.

Then I rolled me a zip, I might take your bitch
I rolled up some weed and might steal your girl.

My niggas been with the shits, boy watch your lip
My friends are involved in illegal activity, be careful what you say.

No telling they might trip
They might become violent without warning.

My mind twisted like a Dutch wrap, issues you don’t want that
My thoughts are distorted like a cigar and you don't want to deal with my problems.

Promoters playing with my deposits, where my funds at?
Event organizers are withholding my payment, where is my money?

And you don't wanna see my other side
You don't want to experience my dangerous and unpredictable behavior.

You're only used to seeing [?], don't wanna see these other guys
You're only familiar with my calm and collected persona, you don't want to encounter my violent friends.

They gon' ride when they want, not when I say so
They will act violently on their own schedule, not on my command.

Managed by some OGs, I promise they don't play ho
My managers are experienced gangsters and won't tolerate disrespect.

And we ain't telling, threats, you wasn't placing bets
We won't snitch or make threats, you weren't making wagers.

Interscope was talking 'bout money, they want the whole set
The record label was discussing finances and they want a cut of everything we do.

And bitch we ride for the fam, middle fingers to Uncle Sam
We stand by our family and friends and don't respect authority or the government.

Unfamiliar, ask your girl who I am, talking cash talk
If you don't know me, ask your girl, I only talk about money.

Nigga, cash talk
I only speak about money, nothing else.

Don't short me on my pockets
Don't cheat me out of my money.

My build up like the first characteristic of my wallet
My wealth is tallied up as the first attribute of my money holder.

I can't manage broken promise
I can't tolerate unfulfilled commitments.

I might just live dishonest, villainous, doctor doom
I may be dishonest and wicked, like a comic book villain.

Or that fat nigga on Sonic, so you better get behind it
I may be like the obese villain in the Sonic video game, so be prepared to follow me.

If I sign it, residuals come behind it, the east where you come to find him
If I agree to a deal, I will receive monetary benefits in the future, and you can find me in the eastern region.

Ay, the east where you come to find 'em
Hey, you can find us in the eastern region.

I rather be paid, if it's to the grave, then prove it my nigga don't front
I prefer to be paid for my work, even if it means I have to continue working until I die, don't deceive me.

You better be ready to uh, you better be ready to uh
You better be prepared for any situation.

We move in silence, when it come to this violence
We act covertly when it comes to violent activities.

No consignment, when it come to the contraband
We don't share or distribute illegal goods.

A villain to niggas who claim they selling some remix
We are seen as enemies by those who sell modified and counterfeit products.

Finesse in my hood, you probably won't live to reap it, G shit
If you are not from my neighborhood, you won't be able to understand the smooth and skillful way we operate.

For life is how I kick it, Two-9, that's what I'm living
I live the Two-9 lifestyle and will continue to do so for the rest of my life.

The gang right here, don't get to tripping
Our gang is present, don't cause any trouble.

Especially when you see them fingers twisted, listen
Pay attention when you see us twisting our fingers, it's a warning sign.

That money what we got and what we came for
We are here for the money that we currently have and hope to earn more.

See my niggas like family, they do the same note
My friends are like family and have the same goals.

We want the money and the cars and the chains ho
We desire wealth, cars, and jewelry.

Tryna be rich forever nigga, fuck the fame though
We are striving for lifelong financial success and don't care about fame.

And if you see them niggas twisting they fingers then that be us
If you see people twisting their fingers, it's our group.

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