Streets
Uprising A.D Lyrics

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Uh, uh
Yeah
Let's go
Uh, you can run but you can't hide
You could always try but you'd just die tired
Freddy is back but he's fully iced
Yeah, they know I got bars and I queue the 808 like
Uh, you can run but you can't hide

You could always try but you'd just die tired
KD is back but this time he's taking lives
Yeah they know I got bars, all these lines they cut like knives (Yeah)
Came back straight out of the grave
Put these rappers in they place
Homie sit down just behave
I'm the realest in the room, what the fuck you wanna do
Oh, you talk behind my back? say that shit straight to my face, try
I'm
Stepping straight into the booth
What I do, I kill the youth
Lyrical genocide, shit you need some proof
Listen to "No Fucks" everything I said was true
I don't care, never will, ever since I was a youth
Most these young rappers is wack
I pull up dressed in all black
Black on black on black on black
They say they're making stacks
But I can't see non of their stacks
Not those "racks on racks on racks"
I work two jobs and go to college and I'm still making these tracks (You know)
You know I'm spitting all the venom
They say "Kevin go and get em"
Been chasing the bag then found what I was lacking
Not yet stacking
Like I said, I ain't making the cash for two
But I swear my time will come, I just won't share that shit with you, uh
Uh, you can run but you can't hide
You could always try but you'd just die tired
Freddy is back but he's fully iced
Yeah, they know I got bars and I queue the 808 like
Uh, you can run but you can't hide (Shh, shh)
You could always try but you'd just die tired (Ay, ay)
KD is back but this time he's taking lives (Ay, ay)
Yeah they know I got bars, all these lines they cut like knives, yee (Yee, Yee, Yee, Yee)
Killing beats, It's just for fun
Other rappers looking jealous when they hear my fucking songs
Spazzin' like I'm Gerald, there's no way I'm falling off
How could I fall off if I've only just begun?
Crazy like Joker and my bitch is like Harley
A true ride or die, she would never snitch on me
How you talk shit when you don't even fucking know me?
I said how you speak on me when you been sleeping on me? huh?
Keep on sleeping now 'cause Freddy is coming
Is this real life? You better keep your eyes open
I see you pray to God, homie I see you hopin'
But you already know how this ends, these words been spoken
Slash slash, night after night: Welcome to Elm Street
Opened up my savage way back, when I was 13
I'm your worst nightmare, it's true you can't rid me
Haunting you in your dreams, do shit like Freddy K.
Uh
Uh, you can run but you can't hide
You could always try but you'd just die tired
Freddy is back but he's fully iced
Yeah, they know I got bars and I queue the 808 like
Uh, you can run but you can't hide (Shh, shh)
You could always try but you'd just die tired (Ay, ay)
KD is back but this time he's taking lives (Ay, ay)
Yeah they know I got bars, all these lines they cut like knives, yee (Yee, Yee, Yee, Yee)
Uh, so what you gonna do
When I'm coming straight for you
Are you A.S.A.P on the move
Are you gonna try to hide?
It won't work, others have tried
If you do, expect your fam to have wondered how you died
Ay, Yeah
Afterwards I take a sip
Drinking Jack another hit
Like Ali: hit after hit
I will win above all else
All these lies everyone tells
Those are knives all in my back, it's why I'm good at raising hell
Yeah
Let the past for what it is
Making songs out of my life and all my experiences
Trying to set the bar, I want a hit, don't wanna miss
But the top is pretty far and I'm not sure what this road brings
Got to work hard even if all that shit means
Not going to the party or ignoring all my friends
Drop a new track, they all hyped, know what it is
I moved up to a new level so I'm here releasing tens
Yee, yee
Uh, you can run but you can't hide
You could always try but you'd just die tired
Freddy is back but he's fully iced
Yeah, they know I got bars and I queue the 808 like
Uh, you can run but you can't hide (Shh, shh)
You could always try but you'd just die tired (Ay, ay)

KD is back but this time he's taking lives (Ay, ay)
Yeah they know I got bars, all these lines they cut like knives, yee (Yee, Yee, Yee, Yee)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Uprising A.D's song Streets revolve around the themes of power, determination, and resilience. The song's protagonist asserts that he has the skill and talent to succeed in the competitive world of music, and he's willing to put in the work to make it happen, even if it means sacrificing time with friends and family. The lyrics also reference Freddy Krueger, the infamous horror movie character, as a symbol of the singer's unstoppable drive and determination. He warns his competitors that he's coming for them and they can't hide.

The opening lines "Uh, you can run but you can't hide, you could always try but you'd just die tired" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is determined to make a name for himself, and no obstacle, no matter how insurmountable, will stand in his way. Throughout the song, he touts his lyrical prowess and his ability to "kill" any beat.

The song's title, Streets, suggests that the singer is from an urban environment, and the lyrics suggest that he may have had a rough upbringing. He references "knives in his back" and "raising hell," indicating that he has experienced some hardship, but he is using those experiences to fuel his success.

Line by Line Meaning

Uh, you can run but you can't hide
You may try to escape my wrath but eventually I will get to you

You could always try but you'd just die tired
Evading my clutches is futile; you'll only exhaust yourself

KD is back but this time he's taking lives
My skills have been honed to the point where I am now taking out other artists

Yeah they know I got bars, all these lines they cut like knives
My lyrics are sharp and cutting, and leave a lasting impression

Put these rappers in they place
I am asserting my dominance over other artists in the industry

Homie sit down just behave
I am calling out those who have challenged me to stay in their place and stop causing trouble

I'm the realest in the room, what the fuck you wanna do
I am confident in my abilities and am challenging anyone who doubts me

Stepping straight into the booth
I am entering the recording studio to lay down some new tracks

What I do, I kill the youth
My music speaks to a younger audience and it resonates with them

Most these young rappers is wack
Many young artists in the industry are not on par with my level of skill

Black on black on black on black
I prefer to dress in all black attire

They say they're making stacks
Other artists claim to be making a lot of money

But I can't see non of their stacks
I am skeptical of these claims and see no evidence of their supposed wealth

You know I'm spitting all the venom
I am delivering my craft with great passion and ferocity

I don't care, never will, ever since I was a youth
I have a deeply rooted sense of conviction and disregard for others' opinions

Other rappers looking jealous when they hear my fucking songs
Other artists become envious of my music when they hear it

Spazzin' like I'm Gerald, there's no way I'm falling off
My energy and intensity matches that of rapper G-Eazy and I am confident in my ability to stay on top

Crazy like Joker and my bitch is like Harley
I see myself as a wild and unpredictable force in the industry, much like the fictional character the Joker, and my partner is equally passionate and loyal to me

Keep on sleeping now 'cause Freddy is coming
Those who underestimate me will soon come to regret it, as I will come for them with full force

Drinking Jack another hit
I enjoy consuming Jack Daniels and also smoking marijuana

All these lies everyone tells
I see through the façades of others and am aware of the dishonesty in the industry

Let the past for what it is
I am moving forward and not dwelling on my past mistakes or failures

Trying to set the bar, I want a hit, don't wanna miss
I am aiming to produce a hit song and am constantly striving for excellence

But the top is pretty far and I'm not sure what this road brings
I am aware of the challenges ahead on my path to success and am not sure what obstacles I will face

I moved up to a new level so I'm here releasing tens
I am climbing the ranks in the industry and am consistently producing high-quality music

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kevin Drecht

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