Big TC In Too Deep
Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics

Nigga in too deep
The singer is completely immersed in their current situation and cannot easily get out.

I'm in too deep to my knee in this shit I'm in too deep, said I'm deep in these streets
The singer is heavily involved in their dangerous, gang-related lifestyle and feels like they cannot get out.

Sitting here talking to my brother About this that and the other Like is it right that we gang bang? Is there a right way to do the wrong thing? (No)
The singer is discussing with their brother the morality of gang life and whether there is any right way to participate in it, ultimately concluding that there is not.

Standing on the outside looking in The more I push away, the more I'm pulled in [?] don't give a fuck about me But it wouldn't be the same without me
The artist feels like they are on the outside of society looking in, but the more they try to distance themselves from gang life, the more they are sucked back in. They also know that the gang does not care about them as an individual, but they are still valuable to the group.

I use to get good grades Now I'm in the hood taking fades I was born and then I was sworn in it Now I'm in over my head, I can't see the war ending
The artist used to be a good student, but they got involved in gang activity and now they are constantly caught up in violence. They feel trapped and unable to escape the never-ending cycle of gang life.

Is it more because [?] Praying to the Lord, sinning, but is he listening? (Yeah, he listening) At night, I see [?] in my sleep Snuck an [?] man, I'm in too deep
The singer is questioning whether their current situation is worth it and if there is a higher reason for them being caught up in gang life. They pray for guidance and forgiveness, but wonder if God is really listening. They also have nightmares about the violence they have committed and recognize that they are too far gone.

I ain't g'on lie, think I was born in this lifestyle My mom and pops too young and I was living wild Taught back then to get a Smith She didn't want me to bang, but it is what it is
The singer feels like their upbringing and environment made it inevitable that they would end up in the gang lifestyle. Their parents were too young to properly raise them and they were taught early on to carry a gun. While their mother did not want them to join the gang, they feel like they had no other choice.

At a young age, still never slippin' Could've took the right route, instead, I started Crippin' Me and Smooth Marley Blue on that block Selling rocks on that block Fuck the cops [?] We got Glocks when it's hot
Even at a young age, the artist was already involved in gang activity and selling drugs. They could have chosen a different path, but instead got involved with the Crips gang. They have a deep distrust of the police and are always armed for protection.

Down the street was my little nigga, Infant Swear to god we miss him, all my nigga had was vision My big bro TC been down since like '04 If it's so real in these streets, I don't know 'em no more (I don't know 'em!)
The artist mourns the loss of their friend Infant, who had a lot of potential but was lost to the violence. They also have a close relationship with their older brother TC, who has been involved in the gang lifestyle for many years. However, the artist feels like the reality of gang life has changed, and they don't recognize or understand it anymore.

Gotta keep a strap in these streets Staying loyal in these streets when I'm in too deep At nights, I can't sleep Swear to God, I can't think Ain't never gonna stop screaming, "Free TC!"
The artist feels like they have no other choice but to carry a gun for protection in their dangerous neighborhood. They also feel a sense of loyalty to the gang even though they know it is not a good path. They suffer from insomnia and anxiety, constantly thinking about their situation. They also shout out to their brother TC who is incarcerated, hoping for his release one day.