DC Or Nothing
Wale Lyrics

In the face of adversity, I prepared a verse to see, or hear rather
Despite the tough times, I'm ready to express my thoughts and feelings through music.

Destined to win, get respect where I live
I have a strong belief that I will succeed and gain admiration in my local community.

My reflection contagious, I’m the messenger here
My positive influence is widespread, and I see myself as a communicator of valuable messages.

Making love to the streets, they be lusting for bread
I'm heavily involved in the urban lifestyle, and many people are driven by the pursuit of wealth.

They ain’t sleeping until they know every customer fed
People are motivated by financial gain for themselves and those they provide for.

When the city was chocolate, there was death in the air
There was a time when danger was ubiquitous in my hometown.

All I’m hearing is aids, I ain’t deaf in my ear
I'm aware of the struggles, such as poverty and disease, that many people are facing.

Nah, I ain’t deaf in my ear
I'm not ignorant or oblivious to the issues that exist around me.

But he push them whites in the hood like ray Evans was there
Drug dealers sell their product to those who can afford it, regardless of their race or ethnicity.

Shout out to Kirbo, he told me I would make it
I'm grateful for those who have given me encouragement and support on my journey.

Now me, Tony, G, and Tre got the keys to the nation
My team and I have gained influence and power on a national level.

Pray for peace with the babies, they a beast in the summer
I hope for a peaceful community for the younger generation, who can be aggressive during warm weather months.

Of course he fiending for trouble, he had a fiend for a mother
It's not surprising that someone who had a mother addicted to drugs may have trouble with addiction or criminal behavior themselves.

Got no leaders among him, got no loyalty either
There is a lack of positive role models and support systems in some urban communities.

Once the police get to cuffing, bet his homie deceive him
When faced with legal consequences, some people might betray their friends or associates to save themselves.

See, it’s cold where they be at, on that boat like a pirate
Life can be harsh and unforgiving in some urban areas, and people have to be tough to survive.

Politicians fucking hookers, why you mad at my ganja?
Some people criticize drug use, yet don't hold elected officials accountable for their immoral behavior.

Kick him out of the city, force them whites who can pay up
Some urban residents may feel that their neighborhood is being gentrified and that they are being pushed out by wealthier newcomers.

Still different ablers killing over what isn’t theirs
Violence and crime continue to be issues in some urban areas, even over things that don't belong to the perpetrator.

Lost my nigga over nothing though
I lost a friend to senseless violence.

Saheed Elesha I miss you, god bless my brother’s soul
I'm speaking directly to my deceased friend, Saheed, and wishing him peace.

Look, I lost my nigga over nothing though
Again, I'm emphasizing the tragedy of losing a friend for no good reason.

Ricky is sitting, Baba was sitting
I'm naming individuals who are currently incarcerated.

Caught up and slipping for fearing a McDonald’s position
Some people may resort to crime because they feel that they have no other way to make a living.

Seen it over a dollar, got him under a flower
There have been murders over small sums of money, and now the victim is buried.

Funeral drama, niggas mystery baby mamas
At funerals, there can be tension and conflict, and sometimes people's past relationships and children can be unclear.

They ain’t really for condoms, I just think that it’s shocking
Some people engage in risky sexual behavior without using protection, which can be alarming to witness.

Got no fear in no officer, they be scared of them doctors
Some people may not be afraid of the police, but they are terrified of going to the hospital or facing other types of authority.

I’m aware that there’s problems, know Obama gon’ stop it
Despite recognizing that there are issues in society, I trust that our leader, Barack Obama, can solve them.

Where there’s minimal conscious and there’s thousands of choppers
Where there are few people who care about important issues and many deadly weapons, violence is likely to occur.

I know Howard that college, but that town has some problems
Even prestigious institutions like Howard University can exist in cities that have significant social issues.

I done seen embalming fluid ruin a nigga promise
Drugs and substance abuse can ruin someone's future prospects and potential for success.

Little women be mommas, little niggas ain’t fathers
There is a concerning trend of young women becoming mothers and young men not taking on the responsibilities of fatherhood.

Ain’t nobody here leading, it’s way too easy to follow
There is a lack of positive role models and leaders in some communities, making it easier for negative influences to take hold.

They knee deep in today, ain’t too fond of tomorrow
Some people are so consumed with their current circumstances that they don't envision a better future for themselves.

Although it gets you paper, I pray you weighing your options
Even if a certain activity is profitable, it's important to consider the potential consequences and think long-term.

This is soulful my nigga, I’m hoping I am giving a hope to my nigga
I'm hoping that my music has a positive impact on my listeners and gives them hope.

We just soldiers my nigga, don’t know you my nigga but know you my nigga
We may not know each other personally, but we are all soldiers battling similar struggles and obstacles.

Nigga, know you my
I want to make sure that my audience knows that I consider them my people and care about their wellbeing.

And you know my nigga
I'm confident that my listeners understand my perspective and can relate to my experiences.

A king's assassination is why most often fear the hell
The murder of a great leader is a significant event that can instill fear in people.

So needless to say this, leadership is not with a timid sail
Effective leaders must be bold and unafraid to take charge.

I pray these words live and these gimmicks fail and
I hope that my music has a lasting impact, and that shallow or gimmicky trends quickly fade away.

I pray whenever I’m seen in my city I forever resemble braille
I hope to have a lasting impact on my community and be remembered even after I'm gone, like braille writing that can be felt for a long time.

May your trees be loud, and your queens be proud
I hope that people in my community can be confident and unapologetic about who they are and where they come from.

May you see your dreams allowed, before you see them from a cloud
I hope that people are able to achieve their goals while they are still alive and present, rather than in the afterlife or from afar.

May your glass never reach half-empty,
I wish for people to always be satisfied and fulfilled in life, and to never feel empty or lacking.

May your enemies find the inner-piece before it ever get to beef
I hope that people are able to resolve conflicts and find peace before things escalate to violence or animosity.

I wish you, wealth, health, and pact free women for yourself
I wish for people to have financial stability, good health, and positive relationships with women that are free from negativity or manipulation.

And the shit ain’t the best, hope these lyrics help, my nigga
I'm acknowledging that life is tough and sometimes things aren't ideal, but I hope that my music can offer some comfort or perspective to my listeners.

See I made it from home, see I made it alone
I'm proud of myself for achieving success despite challenging circumstances and without always relying on others.

And all these peasant motherfuckers take shots at the throne
People who are envious or resentful may try to bring me down or discredit my accomplishments.

Time after time, again and again
Despite facing obstacles and setbacks, I have persevered and continued to work toward my goals.

They wanna see a nigga lose but I’m destined to win
Despite facing criticism or antagonism, I have a strong belief that I will succeed and overcome any obstacles.