Give And Take
Young Bleed Lyrics

Yo, ain't no mistakes, they say give and take
There are no accidents in life, you have to both give and take.

And if you know like I know, you gotta live the breaks
If you're from where I'm from, you have to learn to make the best of what life gives you.

Numbing all the dope infested
Being surrounded by drugs is just a fact of life where I'm from and it makes everything feel numb.

Unprotected ghetto life style with killer crime records
In the ghetto, crime is rampant and the lack of protection leads to a dangerous existence.

I make it a point to understand this ain't wonderland
I know that life isn't always going to be easy, and it's important to understand that.

It's either kill or be killed, law of the land
In my world, you either have to be aggressive or become a victim.

Just to see that my mind expand rapidly
I strive to grow and develop quickly, despite the challenges in my life.

I can't lose sleep, I stay on my feet and flip enough to eat yo
I can't afford to rest, I have to stay constantly moving and make enough money to survive.

Ain't nothing sweet when milk money ain't enough to feed the tummy
When you don't have enough money to live comfortably, life is anything but sweet.

We mummified in this land of milk and honey
Despite the abundance of wealth around us, those of us in the ghetto are often stuck in the same place without a way out.

Home of the never free, become ghetto celebrities
In the ghetto, it's rare to escape poverty, but those who do become famous for it.

Living in jeopardy, playing around where some will never be
Living in poverty means always facing danger and uncertainty, while some people will never have to deal with that reality.

Take it in stride, that's how we ride through the streets where I'm from
We take everything as it comes and persevere through the challenges of ghetto life.

Trying to get some, hoping for the big one seven figures and them some
We're always hustling and hoping to make enough money to change our lives for the better.

Make it and spend some, hustling with the man steady taking your income
When you finally make money, it can be just as quickly taken away by those higher up who control the system.

See you win some, you lose some
Sometimes you succeed, sometimes you fail - that's just life.

And then you spend some on em' when you choose em'
When you have money, you can choose what to do with it - including spending it on others.

See it's a cold world, and it's a cold game
The world can be harsh and unforgiving, and you have to be smart to survive.

But if you learn to give and take it ain't no thang (x2)
If you can learn to navigate the challenges of life and balance giving and taking, it becomes easier to handle.

Nigga break bread with me, stay ahead with me
Let's work together and keep moving forward.

And if your loyal then you know your gonna fare it with me, say it with me
If we're loyal to each other, we'll both benefit from our connection.

And play it with me rugged raw style
Let's do it without any frills, in our own unique way.

Respect my mind, I'm looking nothing like your product child
I'm unique and don't fit the mold of what society expects from me.

You know I let the beats bang and slowly do my thang
I take my time and do things my way, letting the music guide me.

If you can't hang then say you can't hang nigga
If you can't keep up, don't waste my time.

What I deliver will give em' shivvers in the night time
My music is powerful and will make people feel something.

And I ain't trippin' I just write rhymes about my lifetime
My music is about my life and experiences, not fame or fortune.

How I stand secure when the pressure endure
I'm able to stay strong and grounded even in difficult situations.

While the rest fall off they ain't sure
Others may struggle or lose their way, but I know who I am and what I stand for.

To mimick my methods I won't except it if the truth ain't true
Others may try to be like me, but I won't accept it unless it's authentic to them.

I watch em' die in disguise wicked as voodoo
People who are fake or disingenuous will eventually reveal their true colors and fail.

Niggas holler who, what, where, and when you want to try
People may doubt or question me, but they can try if they want.

Know your dealing with a hustler living it do or die
I'm a hustler, and I'll do whatever it takes to survive.

Don't ask why, my nigga this just fate
Sometimes things happen for reasons beyond our control.

In this life we life, you gotta give and take, that's how it operates
Life is all about finding balance between giving and taking.

I'm looking for a ONE-TIME in the summer in the city
I'm hoping for a good time in the city this summer.

Where the girls look good, but they attitudes shitty
Although the girls may be attractive, their personalities leave something to be desired.

With a fifty sack of sticky bailing up G Street
I have some weed with me as I wander around the city.

Through the corner projects hauling my heat
I'm carrying a gun while walking through the dangerous project neighborhoods.

I heard they took my partner out the game last week
Someone I know was killed recently.

We come from the same streets now they trying to blast me
I'm in danger of being killed too, just like my friend.

More money more murder, I'm cold-blooded and these hoes love it
Having more money often leads to more violence, but some people are attracted to that lifestyle.

But that's the quickest downfall and I'm for sho' you know
Getting caught up in that lifestyle can lead to a quick demise.

It's like time keep on slippin' and niggas keep trippin'
Time keeps moving forward, but some people can't stay on the right path.

So I keep a nine with the clip in
That's why I always carry a gun with ammunition.

Holstered up hot and heated
My gun is always loaded and ready to use.

You can thank it's a game but come and see it to believe it
Some people think this lifestyle is just a game, but they need to experience it to understand the reality.

You ain't know, I'm representin' out that dirty-dirt
I'm from the gritty and dangerous parts of town.

Southside nigga living untrustworthy
People in my neighborhood are often untrustworthy and unreliable.

You heard me, where word be wicked and rotten
People often spread lies and rumors in my community.

See a gun and nigga fuck what you saw
If you see someone with a gun, you better not say anything and mind your own business.

You know, for sho'
All of this is true, believe me.