All my life
WEAVER/IMPACT/SUAE/AMS Lyrics

I was on the block right, wasn't in my right mind
I was in a bad place in my life while hanging out in the neighborhood

Just a young nigga, hustlin', tryna get mines
I was a young man trying to make money through illegal means

Movin' with the 9 double m
I carried a 9mm handgun with me for protection

Niggas like "You don't really wanna fuck with him"
People warned others not to mess with me or I would retaliate

Yeah, young teenager, 'fatuated with paper
I was obsessed with making money, despite being a young teen

Yeah I had to get it, cause momma, she wasn't able
I had to provide for my family since my mother couldn't do so herself

Black and white TV set, no cable
We were too poor to afford cable TV and had to settle for a basic, outdated TV set

Forties in the fridge, chicken noodles on the table
We had limited food options and often had cheap, unhealthy meals

I wasn't born with a silver spoon
I wasn't born into wealth or privilege

Child of the ghetto, raised off a different tune
I grew up in a rough neighborhood and had to learn to survive

Watchin' Bob Barker in my living room
We didn't have many options for entertainment and watched daytime TV

If "The Price Was Right", I could get you a whole living room
I would do anything to get money, even if it meant winning a game show prize and selling it for cash

Yeah, them was my gutter ways back in the gutter days
Those were my rough, dangerous ways during a difficult period of time

No education, but the gutter pays
I didn't receive a proper education but was still able to make money through underground means

Through it all came a long way
Despite my rough upbringing, I was able to make progress in my life

From sellin' the yay', fist fights to gun play
I went from selling drugs to engaging in violent confrontations

Sittin' on the block and I'm doin' bad
I was struggling while hanging out on the street corner

Dreaming about the things that I never had
I often yearned for things that were out of reach due to our financial struggles

Got me thinking to myself "I gotta get it man"
I was motivated to do whatever it took to improve my situation

You can play if you want, I'm gon' get it man
I was determined to succeed, no matter the obstacles

I say, all my life I've known
Throughout my entire life, I've been aware of my struggles and obstacles

One day eventually I'll blow
Someday, I'll become successful and achieve my goals

Times is torn as it is
The world is a difficult place to live in

That's why I got guns, and my guns got kids
I carried guns for protection, but also felt the responsibility to protect those around me

That's why I be goin' so tough on them hoes
I was harsh with people who didn't respect me or those around me

I play my own hand, I don't shuffle or fold
I was willing to take risks and make my own decisions

Fuck wit a nigga, let go fuck wit some hoes
If someone wanted to mess with me, they should find someone else to bother

Hear them bitches screamin' like they stuck in a hole
People who wronged me would regret it and suffer the consequences

I am not a demon, but was once a lost soul
Although I may seem intimidating, I've had my own struggles and challenges

'Til I found myself a block away from the cross road
I was at a crossroads in my life and had to make a decision on which path to take

I have, outgrown the fishbowl
I've come too far to be trapped in my old ways and surroundings

And I'm on my feet like a fuckin' insole
I'm standing strong and confident in my abilities

Yeah it may hurt like a fuckin' left no
Battling through tough times may be painful, but it's necessary to grow

But it's "fuck the world", like a fuckin nympho
I'm determined to succeed and won't let anyone or anything hold me back

And we spend dough, cause we make more
I'm willing to invest in myself and my future

And I make sure, when I say so
I'm confident in my decisions and make sure to follow through

It's Jay Rock and Weezy, need I say more
My music speaks for itself and proves my talent and success

Close line the beat tear, DB I say flow
My powerful lyrics and delivery make an impact on the music scene

Jay Rock, still that same O.G.
I'm still the same original gangster and haven't forgotten my roots

I ain't tryna see the grave or the penitentiary
I don't want to end up dead or in jail, like many others in my community

Everyday living, tryna stay on my feet
I'm constantly trying to survive and improve my life

Even though a nigga paid, but my heart in the streets
Even though I've found success and wealth, I still care about my community and the struggles of those around me

See my dogs I'm a beast, so hard on these beats
I put in a lot of effort and passion into my music

So my family can eat, I'll be damned if I see
I'm determined to provide for my loved ones, no matter what

No income, here come Jay Rock, they know crack music
Even when I had little money, I was still talented and respected in the music industry

Drug kingpin flow, oh
My style and delivery is powerful, like that of a drug kingpin

Kingpin hoe, need I say more
I dominate in the music scene and don't need to prove myself further

Your family could die, when I say go (go)
I have the power to make a significant impact, even to the point of causing harm to others

Green light green light, whatcha green like?
I'm asking my competition if they're ready for the challenge I'm about to bring them

Before ya sign me up, get the scene right
Before people underestimate me or try to bring me down, they should understand who I really am and what I'm capable of

And I just happen to fan it when I'm being nice
Even when I'm being generous or kind, I still make an impact and show my strength

Cause drivin' slow in the Lam', it doesn't seem right
I'm too successful to take it easy or relax, and feel that I always need to keep moving forward

Yeah, and I remember them long nights
I recall the struggles and hardships that have led me to where I am today

Livin' the wrong life, but I made that wrong right
I used to make poor decisions and live a reckless life, but have since turned my life around

All the struggling
All of the hardships I've faced

All it does is keep my hustling, oh my
However, these struggles have only fueled my determination to succeed and work harder