temptation
Young Malay Lyrics


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I knew this guy right, he had a nice sack
From the soft white to the flight crack
Pills, weed, smack kept the streets packed
Think you get it for cheap, he can beat that
Had a cool plug, old school buds
You do know whose who when you move drugs
Money stackin', relationships built
Anybody funny actin' they happen to get kill't (on the spot)
Had a few men watchin' his back
One legit, two out the pen for poppin' them straps
They protected his life, day and night, he'd feed'em crumbs
When he having it nice, just wanted to see the cum
From the problem of women, sleepin', spendin', trickin'
He wasn't trippin' off keepin' it pimpin'
Got comfortable with one, took her to the main home
Thirty minutes later duct taped, weight and safe gone
Now it's a crew of dudes, all they do is rob together
Plan and plot every move, its about the cheddar
Ski mask, dufflebag, heat, and work mode
In and out fast, keep it cleaner than some church clothes
Bank licks, jewelry heist, right crack spot
You can see it all in they eyes, jackpot!
Attackin' everythang that was worth somethin'
Robbin' for the hood, bring it back then had the turf jumpin'
Gotta know what come fast don't last long
'Specially when you're doing wrong, getting your cash on
The robbery unit honestly couldn't do it
Called in the F E Ds, please pursue this
In no time puttin' names to the faces, raids to the places, arraignments in cases
And everybody rolled over like trained puppies
Supposed to been soldiers, but oh the game's up
Now the dealer that was jacked got fronted to pop back
Wasn't a month from after that he got cracked
He had to take a deal (for real?) twenty years fed time
That's what it say, name big up in the headlines
Happen to the best of the best
I know stomped down vets that been stretched, left with regrets
Went from swimming with the large fish and the honorary
To walking by the Sargent cuffed to commissary
Can't play with the time he was faced with
When he get out, it'll be different flying a spaceship
Cold price to pay when you can look and see the niggas that robbed locked up right across the way
One of the stick up kids was an informant
Might want to listen to this, kinda important




The woman he was dating was one of the fed agents
Put her on the one with the weight and he took the bait

Overall Meaning

The song "Temptation" by Young Malay is a cautionary tale about the consequences of getting involved in the drug game. The lyrics tell the story of a drug dealer who becomes comfortable with his criminal lifestyle and the rewards it brings, but eventually falls prey to his own temptation and the lure of the quick and easy score. He is betrayed by those around him, and ends up paying a high price for his choices.


The opening verse introduces the character of the drug dealer and his operation. He has connections and a loyal crew, but is also aware of the dangers that come with his line of work. The song then takes a dark turn when the dealer's girlfriend turns out to be an undercover agent, and he is left to face the consequences of his actions.


Line by Line Meaning

I knew this guy right, he had a nice sack
I knew a guy who sold drugs and had a large inventory.


From the soft white to the flight crack
He sold different types of drugs including cocaine and crack.


Pills, weed, smack kept the streets packed
He also sold pills, marijuana, and heroin which kept his business busy.


Think you get it for cheap, he can beat that
He claimed to have the best prices and could beat any competition.


Had a cool plug, old school buds
He had a good connection and trusted suppliers.


You do know whose who when you move drugs
He was able to differentiate between serious buyers and law enforcement.


Money stackin', relationships built
He made a lot of money and gained valuable connections through his business.


Anybody funny actin' they happen to get kill't (on the spot)
He had people watching his back and those who attempted to cheat him would face dire consequences.


Had a few men watchin' his back
He had hired people to ensure his safety.


One legit, two out the pen for poppin' them straps
His security team consisted of one-law abiding person and two who had been in prison for gun violence.


They protected his life, day and night, he'd feed'em crumbs
His security team was dedicated to protecting him and he would compensate them with minimal rewards.


When he having it nice, just wanted to see the cum
Even when he had a lot of money, he desired more and was motivated by greed.


From the problem of women, sleepin', spendin', trickin'
His love life and spending habits posed a distraction to his business.


He wasn't trippin' off keepin' it pimpin'
He didn't care about maintaining his status as a pimp.


Got comfortable with one, took her to the main home
He started dating one woman and brought her to his primary residence.


Thirty minutes later duct taped, weight and safe gone
Before long, she robbed him with the help of an accomplice.


Now it's a crew of dudes, all they do is rob together
She led a group of people who frequented robbery and crime.


Plan and plot every move, its about the cheddar
This group strategized their robbery attempts, main focus being on making lots of money.


Ski mask, dufflebag, heat, and work mode
They dressed in all black with masks, carrying weapons, and maintained a professional demeanor.


Bank licks, jewelry heist, right crack spot
They carried out various types of robberies including bank/ATM robberies and stealing jewelry.


You can see it all in they eyes, jackpot!
They always had a look of excitement and satisfaction when they made a lot of money through their criminal activity.


Attackin' everythang that was worth somethin'
They targeted anything that would yield a high financial gain.


Robbin' for the hood, bring it back then had the turf jumpin'
They stole from the wealthy and gave to the less fortunate in their community, thereby gaining widespread popularity.


Gotta know what come fast don't last long
Fast and easy money doesn't sustain.


'Specially when you're doing wrong, getting your cash on
Especially when you're engaging in illegal activity and making fast money.


The robbery unit honestly couldn't do it
The local police force was unable to apprehend them.


Called in the F E Ds, please pursue this
The case was handed to the federal authorities for investigation.


In no time puttin' names to the faces, raids to the places, arraignments in cases
The FBI was able to quickly identify the perpetrators, conduct raids, and charge them with a crime.


And everybody rolled over like trained puppies
All the accused agreed to turn on each other to receive lesser jail time.


Supposed to been soldiers, but oh the game's up
Although they held a tough reputation, now they are faced with consequences of their actions.


Now the dealer that was jacked got fronted to pop back
The original dealer who was robbed then agreed to perform revenge attacks on their behalf.


Wasn't a month from after that he got cracked
The dealer was caught by law enforcement and arrested.


He had to take a deal (for real?) twenty years fed time
He was found guilty and received a sentence of twenty years in federal prison.


Happen to the best of the best
Even the most accomplished criminals can face consequences.


I know stomped down vets that been stretched, left with regrets
The singer has witnessed seasoned criminals receive lengthy prison sentences and feel guilty for their actions.


Went from swimming with the large fish and the honorary
They used to associate with high-level criminals and held a respected position.


To walking by the Sargent cuffed to commissary
Now they must walk in prison while following the commands of prison guards.


Can't play with the time he was faced with
He can't negotiate his sentence or reduce the amount of time he must serve.


When he get out, it'll be different flying a spaceship
Their newfound perspective will make them behave differently if they're ever released from prison.


Cold price to pay when you can look and see the niggas that robbed locked up right across the way
It's unfortunate seeing the very people who robbed them across from them in jail.


One of the stick up kids was an informant
One of the robbers turned informant against the rest of the group.


Might want to listen to this, kinda important
The singer is addressing the audience and suggesting they pay attention to his story, as it holds valuable information.


The woman he was dating was one of the fed agents
The female accomplice who led the criminal group was a federal agent.


Put her on the one with the weight and he took the bait
The agent had set up the dealer all along and had gained his trust before arresting him.




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Comments from YouTube:

BigWhiteCat

This track feels more "90s old school" than actual ones

Criz Ojeda

Amazing, its time for Young Maylay to be recognize

CarlChub

For anyone who doesn't know, this guy voiced CJ in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

MnDpSoGnO

this song deserves more views than all songs from lil wayne togheter!

Kurty

Nice I hear "Did you ever stop to think?" 2pac- Po' Nigga Blues sample ;)

OldSchoolConnection

fettes lied

Uros Jevtovic

CJ.

Licaseja

Tako ti je to moj uki

Ibn Khairuddeen (ابن خير الدين الألباني)

CJ je Srbin

Shotaro Hidari

Gyeah

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