Soul Survivor
akon Lyrics

Konvict, Konvict (yeah)
Acknowledging his affiliation with the Konvict music label.

Akon and Young Jeezy
Featuring the artists Akon and Young Jeezy.

Tryna take it easy (yeah)
Attempting to relax and enjoy life.

Only way to go (ayy)
The sole direction to pursue.

You already know what it is, nigga
Awareness of the current circumstances.

And so
Continuing on this path.

Ayy, let's get it
Expressing enthusiasm to proceed.

But if you lookin' for me I'll be on the block
I can be found in the neighborhood.

With my thang cocked possibly sittin' on a drop now
Armed and potentially sitting in a convertible vehicle.

Because I'm a rider (ayy, yeah)
Being a person who embraces a certain lifestyle.

Oh, yes, a soul survivor (yeah)
Enduring hardships and overcoming obstacles.

'Cause everybody know the game don't stop
Recognizing that the challenges keep coming.

Tryna make it to the top 'fore your ass get popped now
Striving to succeed before facing negative consequences.

If you a rider (yeah)
If you share the same lifestyle and mindset.

Oh, yes, a soul survivor (yeah, let's get it)
Acknowledging the resilience in the face of adversity.

Tonight I can't sleep, we livin' in Hell (yeah)
Expressing the difficult circumstances they currently face.

First they, give us the work then they throw us in jail (ayy)
Referring to the cycle of poverty and incarceration.

Road trip, yeah, I'm traffickin' the white
Engaging in illegal drug activities.

Please, Lord, don't let me go to jail tonight (yeah)
Seeking divine intervention to avoid legal trouble.

Who me? I'm a soul survivor
Identifying as someone who has overcome adversity.

Ask about 'em in the street, the boy Jeez a rider (Jeez a rider)
Seeking confirmation of Young Jeezy's reputation as a resilient individual.

A hundred grand on my wrist, yeah, life sucks (haha)
Despite material wealth, acknowledging the difficulties of life.

Fuck the club, dawg, I rather count a million bucks (ayy)
Disregarding the party scene and desiring financial success.

Another day, another dolla (dolla)
Acknowledging the daily grind for financial gain.

Same block, same nigga, same part, same green (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Describing the consistent environment and individuals involved in their life.

I guess we got the same dreams (ayy)
Sharing similar aspirations.

Or is it the same nightmares (nightmares)
Questioning if their aspirations are actually burdensome.

We let the doves do it for us, we don't cry tears (that's right)
Using drugs to cope rather than expressing emotions.

Real niggas don't budge
Indicating their determination and refusal to give in.

When mail man got his time he shot birds at the judge (yeah)
Showing defiance towards the legal system.

I'm knee deep in the game
Fully involved in the street lifestyle.

So when it's time to read up, I'm knee deep in the 'caine (damn)
When it's time to restock, deeply involved in drug trafficking.

Real talk, look, I'm tellin' you, man (tellin' you, man)
Speaking honestly and sincerely.

If you get jammed up don't mention my name (nah)
Advising others not to implicate them during legal troubles.

Forgive me Lord, I know I ain't livin' right
Expressing remorse for one's actions.

Gotta feed the block, niggas starvin', they got appetites (ayy)
Providing for the community that is struggling.

And this is everyday, it never gets old (old)
Emphasizing the consistent and ongoing nature of their lifestyle.

Thought I was a juvenile stuck to the G-Code (yeah)
Believed to be a delinquent adhering to a specific set of rules.

This ain't a rap song, nigga this is my life (this is my life)
Stating that their story isn't just for entertainment but their reality.

And if the hood was a battlefield then I earn stripes (yeah)
Drawing a comparison between the neighborhood and a war zone, highlighting their bravery and experience.

Gotta watch your every move 'cause them eyes be on you (eyes be on you)
Being cautious due to constant surveillance.

Gotta drive real cool when them pies be on you (pies be on you)
Acting inconspicuous when carrying illegal substances.

Just 'cause we stack paper and we ball outrageous (ball outrageous)
Extravagant spending does not exempt them from law enforcement scrutiny.

Them alphabet boys gotta us under surveillance (ayy)
Being monitored by law enforcement agencies.

Like animals, they lock us in cages
Drawing a parallel between incarceration and the treatment of animals.

The same nigga that's a star when you put 'em on stages
Shining and performing when given a platform.

I ain't cheat, played the hand I was dealt
Accepting and working with the circumstances presented.

Tried to tax the grand pearl when I got it myself (let's get it)
Receiving financial success and being targeted for it.

No nuts, no glory (no glory)
Taking risks is necessary to achieve greatness.

My biography, you damn right, the true story (yeah)
Asserting the authenticity of their life story.

Set the city on fire, and I didn't even try (try)
Having a significant impact without actively seeking it.

Run these streets all day, I can sleep when I die (ayy)
Being continuously active and not prioritizing rest.

'Cause if you lookin' for me you you can find me
If someone is searching, they will locate them.

On the block disobeyin' the law
Engaging in illegal activities in the neighborhood.

A real G, thoroughbred from the streets
An authentic and experienced individual originating from the streets.

Pants saggin' with my gun in my drawers
Wearing loose-fitting pants and concealed carrying a firearm.

Just keep on movin' now
Encouraging to continue forward.

Just keep on movin' now
Insisting on progressing without hesitation.

Just keep on movin' now
Continuing to advance with determination.

Just keep on movin' now, ayy
Persistently moving forward.

If you lookin' for me I'll be on the block
If someone wants to find them, they'll be in the neighborhood.

With my thang cocked possibly sittin' on a drop now
Armed and potentially sitting in a convertible vehicle.

Because I'm a rider (yeah)
Embracing a certain lifestyle.

Oh, yes, a soul survivor (yeah)
Enduring hardships and overcoming obstacles.

'Cause everybody know the game don't stop
Recognizing that the challenges keep coming.

Tryna make it to the top 'fore your ass get popped now
Striving to succeed before facing negative consequences.

If you a rider (yeah)
If you share the same lifestyle and mindset.

Oh, yes, a soul survivor (yeah)
Acknowledging the resilience in the face of adversity.