Out the Hood
Young Roddy Lyrics

But Katrina done washed away all the photos
Hurricane Katrina destroyed all of the memories and buildings in the area.

All the condos, all the coco
All of the apartments and cocaine were destroyed in the hurricane.

It's hard in the Big Easy, ain't shit easy
Life in New Orleans is difficult and challenging.

I use to watch my uncle hide that money in the deep freezer
The artist's uncle used to hide his money in the freezer to keep it safe.

He use to give me game, he always solo in his two-seater
His uncle would give him advice, and he always drove his car alone.

His favorite quote, one life to live, he kept him two heaters
His uncle's favorite saying was 'you only live once' and he always carried two guns to protect himself.

He said he not in no beef, but he kept a piece (kept a piece)
Although he claimed to not be involved in any conflict, he always carried a gun for protection.

Got a baby at the crib who need to eat
He has a child at home who needs to be fed.

Got a lady at the crib, see that's his queen (that's his queen)
He has a girlfriend who he sees as his partner and queen.

Got a brother but that nigga in the bing (damn)
His brother is in prison.

When he was free they had the dope game in a chokehold
When his brother was out of prison, they had control over the drug dealing in the area.

All the bandos, all the polos
All of the abandoned buildings and Polo clothing were destroyed in the hurricane.

I guess it's time for plan B, pass the Swisher Sweet
Since their original plans have been destroyed, it's time to come up with a new plan while smoking a cigar.

You either have a sweet pull up or a mean sixteen (uh)
You have to either have a good car or a good rap verse to succeed.

It's a dog-eat-dog world, it's either him or me
The world is very competitive, and only one person can come out on top.

Look, I made this verse the morning of my mother's date of birth
The artist wrote this rap on his mother's birthday.

Recorded instead of celebrating the woman that gave me birth
Instead of celebrating his mother's special day, he recorded music.

But she knows this music comes first, that's just the way I work (uh-huh)
His mother understands that music is his priority, even on special occasions.

Had every obstacle against me, but I made it work (I did)
Despite facing many challenges, he was able to overcome them and succeed.

In the basement, plate and razor, digi' scale, I'm weighing work (bag up)
He used to weigh and package drugs in his basement.

I sold my neighbors work
He sold drugs to his neighbors.

I sold Tom an eighth for a hundred on his way to work (yeah)
He sold one-eighth of an ounce of drugs to Tom for $100 while Tom was on his way to work.

Know a nigga who killed his cousin for snitchin', he saw the paperwork
He knew someone who killed their cousin for snitching after seeing evidence of the betrayal.

Still hugging on his mama when she pray in church (real shit)
The person who committed the murder still seeks comfort from his mother during church.

My other little homie died, he took a bad pill, fentanyl laced his Perc, damn (R.I.P.)
The singer's friend died after taking a pill laced with fentanyl.

Ricky Hyde asked me how I maintain my thirst
Ricky Hyde asked the singer how he stays motivated and hungry for success.

Told him just do the math Rick just like he played with dirt
The singer told Ricky Hyde to just figure out the correct steps to success like he used to play with dirt as a child.

We both come from nothin', straight from the bottom (listen)
Both the artist and Ricky Hyde come from very little and started from humble beginnings.

Now I'm in this position, just tell me get 'em, I got 'em (I got these niggas)
The artist is now in a position of power, and is willing to take on anyone who stands in his way.

And I ain't stoppin' 'til my city on top of the game, uh (uh)
The singer is determined to make his city a dominant force in the music industry.

I pray we all make it out the hood, my nigga
The singer hopes that everyone can leave their difficult living situation and achieve success.

They say the good die young up in the hood, my nigga
It is said that those who are good people often die young in the artist's area.

I pray we all make it out the hood, my nigga
The artist reiterates his hope for everyone to escape their difficult living situation.

They say the good die young up in the hood, my nigga
The artist again states the common belief that good people often perish early in his area.