ARE YOU WITH THAT?
Vince Staples Lyrics

City goin' up (up), so you better bust
The city is on the rise, so you should be prepared to fight to survive.

Finna see who really one of us
Let's find out who truly belongs here.

Really spillin' blood (cuz)
There is real violence happening here among us.

Everybody tough 'til they gotta go and see the judge
People act tough until they have to face the consequences of their actions in court.

Nigga better hush (hush)
You should keep quiet if you don't want to make things worse for yourself.

Remember growin' up, all I wanted was to be a thug
As a child, all Vince wanted was the gangster lifestyle.

Wanted me a plug (plug) to get a lil' bread
He wanted a connection to make some money illegally.

Shoot a couple niggas in the head
He was willing to kill to maintain his reputation.

Still outside (outside), I don't hide
He is still active and visible in his gang activity.

From this shit for life
He is committed to his lifestyle and won't leave it behind.

Had to fight (I swear) for my life
He had to fight to defend himself and his reputation.

Took them hits in stride (I swear)
He endured the violence without showing weakness.

If I die (die) for the guys
If he dies, it will be for his gang members.

Have my candlelight goin' up (up) like the club
He hopes that his memorial service will be as lively as a nightclub.

After that, go slide (slide)
After the ceremony, his gang members will carry out revenge.

Are you with that? I won't get back
Do you agree with my way of life? I won't back down from it.

I'm gon' hop out and crack
I will get out of the car and shoot.

I want big racks (yeah)
I want a lot of money.

I'm gon' flock, I'm gon' stack (huh?)
I will hustle to make that money by selling drugs.

Won't forget that (ayy)
I won't forget the violent things I've experienced.

Shit I saw in my past (yeah)
I won't forget the violence I've witnessed and been a part of in the past.

Like I'm with that?
Do you agree with my way of life like I do?

Hope you watchin' your back
I hope you are being cautious and aware of your surroundings.

Whenever I miss those days
When I feel nostalgic for the past.

Visit my Crips that lay
He goes to visit his fellow gang members who have died.

Under the ground, runnin' around (yeah)
He visits the graves of his deceased friends who are now resting underground.

We was them kids that played (dead homies)
They were once young children who played, but now their friends are dead and gone.

All in the street, followin' leads
They followed the older gang members and learned from them while growing up.

Of niggas who lost they ways (dead homies)
The older gang members that they followed lost their way and ended up dead because of it.

Some of them outside still (still)
Some of his friends who are still alive are still involved in the gang lifestyle.

Some of them inside graves
Some of his friends are now dead and buried.

I'm a real beach boy (I'm a real beach boy)
He identifies with being a part of the Long Beach gang culture.

Come ride my wave
Come join me in the Long Beach gang lifestyle.

Left me with a either-or
He was left with a choice between the gang lifestyle or a regular, safe life.

Fill these voids or fill my bank (ayy, ayy)
Either satisfy my emotional needs or make more money.

Blue strips only, you switched on me
He only wants blue (gang-related) money and accuses someone of betraying him.

Mama told me 'bout you snakes
His mother warned him about people he can't trust.

Keep my shit off safety (yeah)
He doesn't want to have to rely on safety measures to protect himself.

You know you can never be too safe (you know it)
It's important to always be cautious and aware of your surroundings.

Cars screech, I'll be gone
He will quickly leave if he feels danger is approaching.

Watch my back 'cause they gon' run 'em how they come
He needs to be aware of his surroundings because danger can approach from any direction.

Get your block up, get back
Be prepared to defend your territory and yourself and back away from danger.

Pump first, best not miss that
Shoot first and hope you don't miss or you could be in danger.

Tell me if you with that, mmh
Let me know if you agree with my gang lifestyle.