The same album also features a song dedicated to his former partner Mad Lou, who is currently incarcerated.
A Town Summer
Young Jeezy Lyrics
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Ya'll gon miss me wen I'm gone nigga
CT in the buildin nigga (yuh)
Slick Pulla whats good nigga? (ya'knamsayin)
Homeboy representin' (huy)
Bloy Ride whats good nigga?
USDA. . (you wanna feel this nigga pay attention)
Roll the purple up an get high like delta (aye)
I'm in my own world, way up in the clouds (clouds)
Gangta pardice no haters allowed (gangsta greazy)
Hold on hold on hold on hold on hold on drum
I don't think these niggaz heard my big hung there nigga
Play that shit back in the re-bup nigga
These CTE USDA the voice box of the block
Aim for the sky (sky) thats all i can tell ya (yup)
Roll the purple up an get high like delta (aye)
I'm in my own world, way up in the clouds (clouds)
Gangsta pardice no haters allowed (gangsta greazy)
It all happened so fast
Take time think. . .pinch myself take time to blink (aye)
So what do ya do wen the whole world loves ya? (loves ya)
The hustlers an the gangstas put nuttin above ya? (chea)
Love is love, ya just can't fake it (uh uh)
These niggaz really happy to see one of us make it
Don't talk much, do a whole lotta thinkin
My nerves still bad do a whole lotta drinkin (deeam)
Hot summer nights wake up ina cold sweat (sweat)
Gave my partner ten he ain't come yet (nope)
Still I ride big boy coupes threw traffic
Can get 20 years for what I got in this plastic (ha ha)
An it don't stop there look at my passengers seat (aye)
Can getta another 10 for just packin the heat (deeam)
Cuz now a days man, these niggaz'll kill ya
Think ya heart like concret these niggaz'll drill ya (whaa?)
It ain't a crime until ya get caught (caught)
Just thought I'd take a minute to bless ya with my thoughts (ya know)
Money is a terrible thing to waste
Thats why ya stack it to the ceilin' hide it all in ya safe (whoo)
I'm so complex I gotta beautiful mind
I'm such a hustler, I gotta beautiful grind (I know)
An I can take ya niggaz back to the gentlemen's club
You can catch me upstairs I'm such a gentlemen's thug
Get off my dick thats what you need to do (need to do)
O.G. an Shuga cain't vouch for you (ha ha)
In '98 I had the GS-Fo (wha?)
Get my Busta Rhymes on, nigga gimme sum mo'
You niggaz just rap about it, I was livin it
Take ya back wen timbo an Davinem(?) was gettin it
Cook it on the stove not the microwave
Back wen niggaz rolled around an asked fingawaves(?)
Cain't forget them Edward J mixtapes
Wen niggaz wit them machanics veiled just to get straight
See these rap niggaz wouldn't know nuttin 'bout that (nah)
Like a V.H.S., just around the back (deeam)
I risk my life just to talk like this (yup)
An this the mutherfuckin thanks i get?
I swear I ride threw the city in a two-seater (yuh!)
Fo-Five on my hip, black beater
All I need is one mike, or a half a brick
Gimme a, half an hour I be on sum shit (yeeeahhh)
Trap stay boomin' yeah we breeze threw the packs (packs)
This rap shit easy I just breeze threw the tracks
Wen ya, hot ya hot, wen ya not ya not (not ya not)
Prolly why them white boys keep rushin' the spot (yuh)
An urrbody tellin me how nice i am, (oh you're so) but I'mma real street nigga so ain't givin' a damn (uh uh)
A day in the life just anutha episode
I'm in the streets like them lions in the middle a the road (aye)
New lambo got the feds all curious (curious)
So you can stop watchin' me I take this rap shit serious (yuh)
So whynot stay in the studio for hours
Wen you can make same pay as you do wit powder (yuh)
Shot towns lovin me, L.A.'s feelin' me
This clown keep talkin lil' nigga ya killin' me (ha ha)
Or betta yet ya killin yaself (yup)
Fuckin' wit the big boys could be bad for ya health
I take shit personal I'm so sincere
The lil' nigga chunk hit me so i took taked his career (ha ha)
Catch me cruisin threw the city in sum'n bout a buck fity (neeermm)
Top down, iced out, won't any nigga fuck wit me
An I was shinin' like that before my album dropped
An that was right around the time that yo album flopped
In "A Town Summer" by Young Jeezy, he boasts about his rise to fame and his success in the music industry. He takes pride in the fact that he's one of the realest artists to have ever messed with his peers. He laments that people won't realize the value of his music until he's gone. He raps about the joys of gangsta paradise and how he's living life on his own terms. He cautions about the dangers involved in his lifestyle, such as the risks of getting caught with drugs or weapons. He ends on a triumphant note, bragging about his expensive cars, jewelry, and the fact that he was shining before he even dropped his first album.
Line by Line Meaning
One of the realest niggaz that ever messed with these niggaz mane (told these niggaz mane)
I am one of the most authentic individuals to associate with these people
Ya'll gon miss me wen I'm gone nigga
You will regret not appreciating me once I am no longer here
CT in the buildin nigga (yuh)
Representing CT, the city I come from
Slick Pulla whats good nigga? (ya'knamsayin)
Hey Slick Pulla, how are you doing?
Homeboy representin' (huy)
I am proudly representing my hometown
Bloy Ride whats good nigga?
What's up Bloy Ride?
USDA. . (you wanna feel this nigga pay attention)
Pay attention if you want to experience the power of USDA
Aim for the sky (sky) thats all i can tell ya (yup)
Set high goals and aspirations
Roll the purple up an get high like delta (aye)
Smoke marijuana and get high
I'm in my own world, way up in the clouds (clouds)
I am in my own universe, detached from reality
Gangta pardice no haters allowed (gangsta greazy)
In this gangster paradise, no haters are welcome
Hold on hold on hold on hold on hold on drum
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait a moment
I don't think these niggaz heard my big hung there nigga
I don't believe these individuals fully comprehend the magnitude of my presence
Play that shit back in the re-bup nigga
Replay the recording in the playback device, my friend
These CTE USDA the voice box of the block
CTE and USDA are the influential voices representing the neighborhood
It all happened so fast
Everything unfolded rapidly
Take time think. . .pinch myself take time to blink (aye)
Take a moment to contemplate, assess reality, and blink
So what do ya do wen the whole world loves ya? (loves ya)
What actions do you take when the entire world adores you?
The hustlers an the gangstas put nuttin above ya? (chea)
The hustlers and gangsters have unwavering loyalty towards you
Love is love, ya just can't fake it (uh uh)
Love is authentic, it cannot be pretended
These niggaz really happy to see one of us make it
These individuals genuinely rejoice in the success of one of our own
Don't talk much, do a whole lotta thinkin
I am a man of few words, but possess great contemplation
My nerves still bad do a whole lotta drinkin (deeam)
I still experience anxiety, which leads to excessive drinking
Hot summer nights wake up ina cold sweat (sweat)
During the intense summer nights, I wake up drenched in sweat
Gave my partner ten he ain't come yet (nope)
I gave my associate ten units of something, but he hasn't arrived yet
Still I ride big boy coupes threw traffic
I continue to drive luxurious cars through congested streets
Can get 20 years for what I got in this plastic (ha ha)
I could face a twenty-year prison sentence for the illegal substances in this bag
An it don't stop there look at my passengers seat (aye)
And it doesn't end there, observe the seat next to me
Can getta another 10 for just packin the heat (deeam)
I could receive an additional ten years for carrying a firearm
Cuz now a days man, these niggaz'll kill ya
Because nowadays, these individuals are willing to take your life
Think ya heart like concret these niggaz'll drill ya (whaa?)
They will penetrate your heart like drilling into concrete
It ain't a crime until ya get caught (caught)
An action is deemed criminal only when you are apprehended
Just thought I'd take a minute to bless ya with my thoughts (ya know)
I wanted to take a moment to share my insightful thoughts with you
Money is a terrible thing to waste
Squandering money is a regrettable act
Thats why ya stack it to the ceilin' hide it all in ya safe (whoo)
That's why you should accumulate wealth and safeguard it in a secure place
I'm so complex I gotta beautiful mind
I possess a complicated and intriguing mind
I'm such a hustler, I gotta beautiful grind (I know)
I am an ambitious hustler with an impressive work ethic
An I can take ya niggaz back to the gentlemen's club
I can transport you back to the upscale adult entertainment establishment
You can catch me upstairs I'm such a gentlemen's thug
You can find me on the upper floor, where refined gentlemen with a criminal edge like me reside
Get off my dick thats what you need to do (need to do)
You should stop obsessing over me
O.G. an Shuga cain't vouch for you (ha ha)
Respected individuals like O.G. and Shuga cannot endorse or support you
In '98 I had the GS-Fo (wha?)
In 1998, I owned the GS-Fourth
Get my Busta Rhymes on, nigga gimme sum mo'
I emulate Busta Rhymes, give me more energy and enthusiasm
You niggaz just rap about it, I was livin it
You individuals merely rap about experiences, while I actually lived through it
Take ya back wen timbo an Davinem(?) was gettin it
I reminisce about the time when Timbo and Davinem were achieving success
Cook it on the stove not the microwave
I prepare substances on the stove, not in the microwave
Back wen niggaz rolled around an asked fingawaves(?)
When individuals moved around and inquired about 'fingawaves'
Cain't forget them Edward J mixtapes
I cannot overlook the influence of Edward J's mixtapes
Wen niggaz wit them machanics veiled just to get straight
When individuals used concealed methods to obtain and consume drugs
See these rap niggaz wouldn't know nuttin 'bout that (nah)
These rap artists have no knowledge about that lifestyle
Like a V.H.S., just around the back (deeam)
Similar to a VHS tape, hidden out of sight
I risk my life just to talk like this (yup)
I put my life on the line to speak the truth
An this the mutherfuckin thanks i get?
And this is the appreciation I receive?
I swear I ride threw the city in a two-seater (yuh!)
I proudly drive through the city in a two-seater vehicle
Fo-Five on my hip, black beater
I carry a .45 firearm on my hip, wearing a black undershirt
All I need is one mike, or a half a brick
I can thrive with just a microphone or a significant amount of drugs
Gimme a, half an hour I be on sum shit (yeeeahhh)
Give me thirty minutes, and I will engage in illegal activities
Trap stay boomin' yeah we breeze threw the packs (packs)
The trap business is flourishing, we swiftly handle the drug packages
This rap shit easy I just breeze threw the tracks
This rap game is simple for me, I effortlessly flow through the tracks
Wen ya, hot ya hot, wen ya not ya not (not ya not)
When you are successful, you are truly successful, but when you are not, you are completely unsuccessful
Prolly why them white boys keep rushin' the spot (yuh)
Perhaps that's why the white individuals continuously invade our territory
An urrbody tellin me how nice i am, (oh you're so) but I'mma real street nigga so ain't givin' a damn (uh uh)
Everyone keeps praising my talent, but as a genuine street person, I don't care
A day in the life just anutha episode
A typical day in my life is just another event
I'm in the streets like them lions in the middle a the road (aye)
I navigate the streets like a fearless lion in the middle of the road
New lambo got the feds all curious (curious)
The new Lamborghini I acquired attracts suspicion from law enforcement
So you can stop watchin' me I take this rap shit serious (yuh)
You can cease monitoring my activities, as I am dedicated to my rap career
So whynot stay in the studio for hours
Why not spend numerous hours in the recording studio?
Wen you can make same pay as you do wit powder (yuh)
When you can earn the same income from music as you do from drug dealing
Shot towns lovin me, L.A.'s feelin' me
Chicago and Los Angeles have a deep appreciation for my music
This clown keep talkin lil' nigga ya killin' me (ha ha)
This foolish individual continues to speak, amusing and irritating me at the same time
Or betta yet ya killin yaself (yup)
Or better yet, you are destroying yourself
Fuckin' wit the big boys could be bad for ya health
Engaging with powerful individuals could pose serious threats to your well-being
I take shit personal I'm so sincere
I have a personal attachment to certain matters, and I am genuinely authentic
The lil' nigga chunk hit me so i took taked his career (ha ha)
The young individual insulted me, so I destroyed his career
Catch me cruisin threw the city in sum'n bout a buck fity (neeermm)
Find me driving through the city in a vehicle worth around $150,000
Top down, iced out, won't any nigga fuck wit me
Convertible roof down, fully adorned with expensive jewelry, no one dares to mess with me
An I was shinin' like that before my album dropped
I exuded greatness even before I released my album
An that was right around the time that yo album flopped
Coincidentally, that was when your album experienced a failure
Contributed by James I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ashley R.
This will forever be a classic!!
Dj Quet
I CAN PLAY THIS SONG OVER N OVER!!!! MY ZONE OUT MUZIK. #NOWEED
Rodrigo4391
If Jeezy went back to this style, he would be untouchable...
KEVIN HERBIN
This one of the most underrated jeezy tracks
dagumpbest
I never thought I say someone killed a beat hard than JAY-Z BUT Jezzy this it.
Jessie James
I remember the first day this shit dropped.the whole city was getting it.....ATL TO DETROIT TO CALI BACK TO MIAMI ...... AWESOME TIME'S....
Unwnted Child
2019 still ridin ๐๐พ๐จ
Sam Gust
just waked n bake
GetyourzGYE
Still bumping in 2020 ๐ฅ
Tazz Dev
Still my shit ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ