Street Lights
Yung Redd & Lil Ron Lyrics
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That's a set back, you know I'm saying man
Lil' Red, way back in the motherfucking cut man
Nigga was like shit nigga, I was like what come on man
[Scarface]
Street lights are glowing, everyday's another struggle
And moving slowly in silence, steady making sho' my hustle
Tomorrow ain't a promise to me, so I don't live in fear
I work until I touch it, stack it until I need it
I spend it on what I want, re-up and that's when I bleed it
The soldier could never see me, as being some'ing that's lesser
A nigga straight out the gutter, murdered without a question
Product of my surroundings, click it clack it and and down him
All they know is he missing, but niggaz ain't never found him
I'm sorry but still in yet, I don't live it on regrets
I'm a motherfucking killer, for realer this ain't a threat
I'm as gangsta as it gets, and my advice to you is live your life
And never when niggaz might, hit you under city lights
So get it right (never know)
You never know when niggaz might, hit you under city lights get it right
[Hook - 2x]
Lord forgive me, cause I know I ain't living right
Still I gotta make some'ing happen, under them street lights
But pay attention, let me show you what my life like
You can get your days cut short, under them street lights
[Yung Redd]
Them folks got me under the scope, cause I ain't living right
Still I ain't the one to provoke, dog you get it right
20 inch shoes when I cruise, under them city lights
Careful with the road I choose, cause you can lose your life
I'm praying and hoping, I never get caught in the moment
Shot from a glock, that's smoking from not scoping
When a nigga told me, you don't work you don't eat
So I'm slanging thangs for cheap, where the streets lights meet
And my pop, was a rolling stone
15 I was grown, 16 I was holding my own
Is it wrong to sell you a dream, or sell you a zone
A long way from home, on this road I roam
Still I'm po'ing the liquor, for niggaz who ain't with us
Ery'body ain't a gangsta, every nigga ain't a killa
Naw but them laws, couldn't tell ya the difference
So pay attention, or find yourself locked in prison this ain't living man
[Hook - 2x]
[Lil Ron]
Years have passed, and shit in the hood getting drastic
Two days ago, my homegirl got blasted
That's tragic, happened right on my block
I'm feeling paranoid, laws might run in my spot
So I'm living low key, and them folks don't know me
Slowly I ride through the city, stack mo' cheese
Then I slide out, to the hideout and smoke on
Haters watching, my chest is froze like a snow-cone
But hold on, trash talking ain't my game
Rather pimp me a dame, or switch lanes in a Range
Peep this it ain't a secret, them laws ain't right
They like to catch a late night, living the life
That's why I'm on top of my game, always thinking twice
Don't get it twisted, I still got a mean right
But most of the time, my nigga I'm on chill
It's real in the field, it's easy to get killed
[Hook - 2x]
The lyrics of Yung Redd & Lil Ron's "Street Lights" are all about the struggles and hardships one has to overcome while living under the street lights in the city. Scarface's verse describes how every day is a struggle and he has to hustle slowly and silently to survive. He doesn't live in fear and does what he needs to get what he wants. He's a product of his environment and has become a gangster who doesn't regret his actions. Yung Redd's verse describes the pressure of living in the city and staying out of trouble. He's always under the scope of the law and has to make sure he makes the right choices. Lil Ron's verse talks about the dangers of living in the city where his homegirl got shot, making him paranoid. He lives low-key and stacks his money, but still knows that trouble can find him anytime.
Overall, the song is a message to people that life under city lights is not easy, and one has to be careful to survive. It's about the dark side of the city where violence and crime are prevalent. The song advises listeners to live their lives, be cautious, and stay away from trouble.
Line by Line Meaning
Street lights are glowing, everyday's another struggle
Living on these streets is tough and every day brings new challenges
And moving slowly in silence, steady making sho' my hustle
I keep a low profile while staying focused on making money
Is air tight, these city streets is hectic gotta get it here
I have to be very careful because the city can be dangerous and I need to make my money without getting caught
Tomorrow ain't a promise to me, so I don't live in fear
I know that I might not make it through tomorrow, so I live my life without worrying about what might happen
I work until I touch it, stack it until I need it
I work hard to make money and save it for when I need it
I spend it on what I want, re-up and that's when I bleed it
When I need to buy things, I use my money and then make more by selling drugs
A nigga straight out the gutter, murdered without a question
I come from a poor and dangerous environment where people regularly get killed without consequence
All they know is he missing, but niggaz ain't never found him
People get killed and their bodies are never found, leaving their loved ones with no closure
Never when niggaz might, hit you under city lights
You never know when someone might attack you on the streets, especially at night
Is it wrong to sell you a dream, or sell you a zone
Is it wrong to give people hope or sell them drugs?
Ery'body ain't a gangsta, every nigga ain't a killa
Not everyone is a tough guy or a killer
Naw but them laws, couldn't tell ya the difference
But the police don't care who is who, they just arrest anyone involved in illegal activities
My homegirl got blasted, That's tragic, happened right on my block
My friend was shot and killed on my street, which is a horrible tragedy
I'm feeling paranoid, laws might run in my spot
I am worried that the police might raid my place of business and arrest me
Peep this it ain't a secret, them laws ain't right
It's no secret that the laws are unjust and don't work in our favor
Don't get it twisted, I still got a mean right
Don't underestimate me, I can still fight when necessary
It's real in the field, it's easy to get killed
Life on the streets is dangerous and it's easy to die
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@seansmith4431
Street lights are glowing, everyday's another struggle
And moving slowly in silence, steady making sho' my hustle
Is air tight, these city streets is hectic gotta get it here
Tomorrow ain't a promise to me, so I don't live in fear
I work until I touch it, stack it until I need it
I spend it on what I want, re-up and that's when I bleed it
The soldier could never see me, as being something that's lesser
A nigga straight out the gutter, murdered without a question
Product of my surroundings, click it clack it and and down him
All they know is he missing, but niggaz ain't never found him
I'm sorry but still in yet, I don't live it on regrets
I'm a motherfucking killer, for realer this ain't a threat
I'm as gangsta as it gets, and my advice to you is live your life
And never when niggaz might, hit you under city lights
So get it right
You never know when niggaz might, hit you under city lights get it right
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@Righteous_E
One of the best songs Iβve ever heard shouts out to everyone that participated in the making of this track much love from Northern California canβt stop wonβt stop!
@seansmith4431
Street lights are glowing, everyday's another struggle
And moving slowly in silence, steady making sho' my hustle
Is air tight, these city streets is hectic gotta get it here
Tomorrow ain't a promise to me, so I don't live in fear
I work until I touch it, stack it until I need it
I spend it on what I want, re-up and that's when I bleed it
The soldier could never see me, as being something that's lesser
A nigga straight out the gutter, murdered without a question
Product of my surroundings, click it clack it and and down him
All they know is he missing, but niggaz ain't never found him
I'm sorry but still in yet, I don't live it on regrets
I'm a motherfucking killer, for realer this ain't a threat
I'm as gangsta as it gets, and my advice to you is live your life
And never when niggaz might, hit you under city lights
So get it right
You never know when niggaz might, hit you under city lights get it right
π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π€―π€―π€―π€―π€―
@Righteous_E
Fucking fire bro π₯ π₯π₯π₯
@quentintinsley8162
Deep
@holy7414
Love this song !!!!!
@LeVi1583
Yes this beat is rockin
@outlawgino9595
" LORD forgive Me cause I know I ain't living right ".... ππππππ₯πΈβ π€ππΎπ€«
@smokingaces31
Very nice beat
@roberthayes6286
Feeling this like earth wind and fire!!
@Amarioism
Yung Redd killed dis bitch...and FaceMob alwayz fire...dope song homie