Emmanuel
Will Ackerman Lyrics

Cydal!
An exclamation used for emphasis.

One Step Beyond.
An allusion to the album by Madness, implying that the singer is pushing beyond normal boundaries.

Chorus
Repetitive section of the song emphasizing how important money is to the singer.

Money found, but broke right now, this Cydal, Mobb.
The artist acknowledges that money can be found, but they are currently without funds.

Is my everything!
The artist emphasizes that without money, they have nothing.

Ohhoohhh.
Another exclamation for emphasis.

Time is simply passin
The singer is aware of the fleeting nature of time.

Got me diggin dead Presidents up
The artist is willing to go to any lengths to obtain money, including grave-robbing.

Livin corrupted
The artist admits to living a life of corruption and crime.

So fuck it, there's forfittin'
The artist is willing to abandon any moral qualms in the pursuit of money.

Juss more grippin', how to trap it
The singer is constantly scheming to obtain more money.

No cops attracted
The artist avoids drawing attention from law enforcement.

Never fuckin' wit telecommunications
The singer avoids using electronic communication methods to avoid detection.

So they can't tap it
The singer wants to ensure their communications are not being monitored by authorities.

No fingerprints
The singer tries to leave no evidence of their illegal activities.

No ballistics juss tryin' to trace on
The artist takes precautions to avoid leaving any evidence a firearm was used in any criminal activities.

Game laced on drug free zones
The artist acknowledges that they engage in illegal activities even in areas where drugs are not present.

Thugs be on
The singer is surrounded by fellow criminals.

Some hot power
The singer may have weapons and is not afraid to use them.

Rifle tower to rip yo head off
The artist has acquired a sniper rifle that they could use to kill someone.

For bread or soak in a puddle of brokeness and stress.
The artist acknowledges that the only other option besides committing crimes is to live in poverty and misery.

Now.
Another exclamation.

Who want to test the "Champion" like Buju Banton?
The singer is comparing himself to a champion like Buju Banton and daring anyone to test him.

Plan to leave very few standin when you hand that cannon to me
The artist is confident they can handle a firearm.

Been in Dangerous Music like Bohannan
The singer has experience in dangerous situations.

What you mean souljah?!
The singer is challenging someone who questioned their toughness.

Ya betta off drinkin' King Cobra
The singer is insulting someone for questioning their toughness.

Went to clean over there on 8-8
The artist may have committed a crime on 8th Street.

Fo tryin' ta playa hate
Someone tried to disrespect or undermine the artist.

The straight laced Triple Gold
The singer drives an expensive, high-end car.

Break, break gripple holds
The singer is trying to break away or escape from something.

I told
Another exclamation.

That bitch like Joe
The artist compared someone to a character from the TV show The Facts of Life.

Ya bitch
An insult directed towards someone.

Lil bitch
Another insult directed towards someone.

Lil, lil bitch
Yet another insult directed towards someone.

Lil bitch!!
Yet another insult directed towards someone.

I need to stop fuckin' bitches for points
The singer realizes they need to stop having sex with women just for bragging rights.

Drinkin' loochie
The singer admits to drinking a type of malt liquor.

Coochie juss ain't my thang now
The artist is no longer interested in pursuing sexual relationships.

Hoes in all fifty states got AIDS now
The artist acknowledges the risks associated with having sex with multiple partners.

I ain't fuckin' wit nothin' that's gon' show stop
The singer will not engage in any activity that could compromise their criminal pursuits.

Money is the root to all evil so I need that to begin
The singer is willing to do anything to obtain money, despite acknowledging it is corrupting.

Spend money on hoochies?
The artist questions why anyone would spend money on prostitutes.

Yeah right mutha fucka!
The artist is dismissing someone for proposing such an idea.

Splittin pussies for free
The artist is able to have sex with women without paying for it.

Bitch, juss to say I'm me
The singer brags about being able to have sex with women purely for the sake of bragging rights.

Be the one stackin'
The artist wants to be the one making the most money.

I'm backpackin' it to school
The singer may be carrying a backpack full of drugs or weapons to school.

What you thought?
The singer is challenging someone for questioning their motives or actions.

That I would play the fool?
The singer is insulted that anyone would question their intelligence or motives.

Bitch I need money!
Another exclamation emphasizing the importance of money to the artist.

Been in an out of traffic
The artist is familiar with moving quickly and evading detection while in a vehicle.

Hella long since I seen a mattress
The singer may not have had a comfortable place to sleep in a long time.

Knots don't stop on the turf
Money doesn't stop flowing in the criminal underworld.

Wearin' some five's, Nike's and a T-Shirt
The artist is wearing casual clothing, likely to blend in with the crowd.

Little G
The artist may be referring to themselves when they were younger and less experienced.

Became to be a shark (What?!)
The artist is now more experienced and aggressive in their criminal pursuits.

Won't let you fuck wit me
The singer will not tolerate anyone trying to mess with them.

Specialize into that greenery
The artist may have a particular skill or expertise in growing or selling illicit drugs.

Meanin' to do
Another exclamation.

Whatever the fuck I want to do
The singer is not constrained by societal norms or laws.

Even if it means settin' up shop by a pre-school
The singer is willing to engage in illegal activities near innocent children if it means making money.

(Progress)
Implying that criminal actions are progress or advancement for the artist.

Have them bustas waitin' to plot an plan
Others are plotting against the artist and they are aware of it.

(Money)
Another emphasis on the importance of money.

Hangin out the window, bustin pumps wit Tech's.
The singer is ready to defend themselves with firearms if necessary.

Raised how it sounds
The artist is shaped by their environment.

For every portion
The artist has experienced many different parts of life.

Every fortune
The artist has experienced both highs and lows in life.

Believe a nigga needed some thousands
The singer is in need of a significant amount of money.

Proceed
Another exclamation.

Juss smokin' weed an pullin' G's runnin' from housin'
The singer may be selling drugs and engaging in high-speed chases with the police.

You thought of consequences
Another exclamation.

When the coppas visit
The singer has experience with police raids.

Got me hoppin' fences
The artist has had to flee from the police on foot.

Droppin' rocks, but I'm survivin' from these snitches
The artist is leaving behind drugs, but is still able to evade detection from informants.

And ain't no coppin' knots, juss coppin' Yola
The singer is not getting caught, but is able to sell cocaine.

Youngsta caught up in that street life
The singer is a young person who has become entangled in a life of crime.

Seven hundred block of soldiers
The artist is associated with a criminal organization.

But I'm surrounded in this world
The artist is fully immersed in their criminal lifestyle.

Where I'm loved by many
The artist has achieved a certain level of respect or admiration from their peers.

And hated by few
The singer has also made enemies.

Respected by ya'll
The artist is respected by their criminal associates.

An those that don't they can fall.
The singer is not afraid of their enemies and is confident they can overcome them.

Money.
Another exclamation emphasizing the importance of money to the singer.

One Step Beyond.
Another allusion to the Madness album, emphasizing the singer's willingness to go beyond normal norms to obtain money and pursue their criminal lifestyle.