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Vince Staples Feat. Kilo Kish Lyrics

Broken and all I had was my homeboys
I was in a vulnerable situation, but my friends were my only support system.

Either build or destroy, what you going for?
You have to choose whether to create or tear down in life, so which will you choose?

Just a pawn and a plan tryin' to hold on
I'm just a small piece in a larger game, trying to survive and hold on with a strategy.

When the smoke clear why was the war fought?
After everything has settled, what was the point of fighting the battle?

Bout time you abandon the folklore
It's time to let go of old beliefs and traditions that no longer serve us.

How you rich but your bitch in an old Ford?
You may have money, but your partner is still struggling and not getting the benefit of your wealth.

How you black sellin' crack for the white man?
As a Black person, selling drugs for a white person is a betrayal to your community.

How you real, wouldn't kill for your right hand?
If you're truly loyal to someone, you would be willing to do anything for them, even kill.

On the stand sworn in with ya right hand
You promised to tell the truth while under oath with your hand on the Bible.

It was all goin' good 'til the rave end
Things were fine until the party or celebration came to an end.

Knife scars on ya neck from ya best friend
Your closest friend can also be your biggest danger and betrayal.

Now it's talk, keep a TEC on ya nightstand
You have to be ready to defend yourself at all times, even in your own home.

Every nigga dead to the world 'til his life end
People don't notice you or care about you until you're gone and your life has ended.

You got it, I pawned it, you dreamt it, I start it
You had an idea or possession, but I had to sell or use it to make something happen.

You're missin' the target, what more can you ask me for?
Your goals are unrealistic and unattainable, so what else do you want me to do?

You want it, my dearly departed
You desire something that you may never obtain and is now gone.

I cocked back and shot it, what more can you ask me for?
I did everything in my power to achieve your desire, but it still couldn't be done.

More black kids killed from a pill than the FEDs in the projects
Prescription drugs are causing more harm and death to Black youth than police in the projects.

In the planned parenthood playin' God with ya mom's check
Organizations like Planned Parenthood are deciding the fate of Black women's reproductive rights and health with money.

You ain't even been to prom yet
You haven't even experienced the simple joys of youth yet.

Sixteen, heard you wanna be a star girl
At sixteen, you have aspirations of fame and success.

What he charge for the dream that you bought girl
The price for the illusion of success that you've purchased may not be worth it in the end.

What's the price for a life in this dark world?
In a world full of darkness and danger, what is the value of a single life?

Couple hundred where I come from, how you sleep when the sun down?
A few hundred dollars can mean life or death in some areas, so how can you rest easy at night?

I ain't really tryna judge, know you lookin' for somebody you can love
I'm not trying to criticize, as I understand you just want to feel loved and wanted.

He was lookin' for somebody he could fuck
The person you were seeking out may have only wanted a physical relationship, not an emotional one.

Took ya body, wouldn't bother with you none
They took advantage of you physically, but didn't care about your well-being or emotional state.

Spoiled rotten in the bottom of the slums
Some people have all the privilege and luxury despite being in a disadvantaged or impoverished environment.

Caught up in the fun
It's easy to get swept up in the moment and enjoyment, even if it's detrimental to your well-being.