8
m/m Lyrics
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Mamma asked me am I doing okay
Telling my shorty I'm running late
Telling my niggas I'm on the way
Keep me a stick yeah I'm hitting 8
All this money on me can't calculate
Born to be great so can't hesitate
I said born to be great so can't hesitate
I don't fuck with it
Run up on me then I'm gunning it
Run up on me then I'm bussing it
Bussing in
We getting in
Get hit again
He reaching
He met his end
He met his end that boy can never ever play again
All of these blue like I'm Benjamin
I just want bands I don't need no friends
All I'm tryna do is run it up
Niggas acting like I ain't did enough
You a goofy nigga shut the fuck up
Tryna spin we gon flip the truck
We had it rough up in section 8
Mamma asked me am I doing okay
Telling my shorty I'm running late
Telling my niggas I'm on the way
Keep me a stick yeah I'm hitting 8
All this money on me can't calculate
Born to be great so can't hesitate
I said born to be great so can't hesitate
These niggas showing us fake love
I don't fuck with it
Run up on me then I'm gunning it
Run up on me then I'm bussing it
Bussing in
We getting in
Get hit again
He reaching
He met his end
He met his end
I'll bless a nigga to never land
Young nigga was so down bad
Was out thinking bout when imma eat again
Now my pockets fat
Bitches see me they know that I'm the man
Talk shit I'll spin again
Only family I don't want no friends
I swear I was so down bad
Cold nights where I couldn't sleep
I swear I was so down bad
Cold showers I ain't have no heat
I swear I was so down bad
Shit don't even feel the same
Young niggas we was trapping hard
We was living on section 8
We had it rough up in section 8
Mamma asked me am I doing okay
Telling my shorty I'm running late
Telling my niggas I'm on the way
Keep me a stick yeah I'm hitting 8
All this money on me can't calculate
Born to be great so can't hesitate
I said born to be great so can't hesitate
These niggas showing us fake love
I don't fuck with it
Run up on me then I'm gunning it
Run up on me then I'm bussing it
Bussing in
We getting in
Get hit again
He reaching
He met his end
The song "8" by M/M (pronounced "em-em") is a gritty and raw recounting of his struggle growing up in section 8, a government housing project for low-income families. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a life filled with poverty, violence, and hardship. M/M reflects on the tough times he's been through, and how he's had to fight his way out of them.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with M/M describing the struggles he faced growing up in section 8. He describes how his mother asked him if he was doing okay, and how he would tell his girlfriend and friends that he's running late. He also mentions how he keeps a weapon on him at all times, and how the amount of money he has is too much to calculate. M/M expresses his own confidence in his ability to succeed and how he cannot hesitate in his pursuit of greatness.
The second verse is more aggressive, with M/M calling out fake friends who show him fake love. He warns that if anyone tries to come at him, he will respond with violence. M/M's lyrics suggest a feeling of betrayal by those he thought were his friends but who only wanted to ride on his success. He talks about how he just wants to make money and doesn't need any more friends. Finally, he ends the verse by stating that he and his crew are ready for any threats and are more than prepared to face them.
Overall, the song "8" by M/M showcases the harsh realities of growing up in poverty and the extreme measures that some people take to escape it. The lyrics are raw and honest, expressing the pain and struggle of living on the street and surviving in a violent world.
Line by Line Meaning
We had it rough up in section 8
Growing up in public housing was difficult for us
Mamma asked me am I doing okay
My mother is concerned about my wellbeing
Telling my shorty I'm running late
Informing my girlfriend that I will be arriving late
Telling my niggas I'm on the way
Letting my friends know that I am on my way to meet them
Keep me a stick yeah I'm hitting 8
Carrying a gun for protection in Section 8
All this money on me can't calculate
I have a lot of cash on hand
Born to be great so can't hesitate
I have a purpose in life and cannot waste time
These niggas showing us fake love
People are pretending to care about us for their own benefit
I don't fuck with it
I don't want anything to do with it
Run up on me then I'm gunning it
If someone tries to attack me, I will defend myself with a gun
Run up on me then I'm bussing it
I will shoot at someone who approaches me with hostile intentions
Bussing in
Shooting at someone who is entering my space
We getting in
We are making progress towards our goals
Get hit again
We are facing more obstacles
He reaching
Someone is making a sudden move
He met his end
The person who was making a sudden move has been killed
All of these blue like I'm Benjamin
I have a lot of $100 bills (which are blue)
I just want bands I don't need no friends
I am focused on making money and don't care about having a lot of friends
All I'm tryna do is run it up
I am working hard to increase my wealth
Niggas acting like I ain't did enough
Some people are not acknowledging my achievements
You a goofy nigga shut the fuck up
You are being foolish and should stop talking
Tryna spin we gon flip the truck
If someone tries to steal from us, we will fight back hard
I'll bless a nigga to never land
If someone tries to hurt me, I will retaliate with deadly force
Young nigga was so down bad
I used to be in a very difficult situation
Was out thinking bout when imma eat again
I used to worry about where my next meal would come from
Now my pockets fat
I have a lot of money now
Bitches see me they know that I'm the man
Women are attracted to me because of my success
Talk shit I'll spin again
If someone insults me, I will retaliate with violence
Only family I don't want no friends
I only trust my family and do not desire many friends
Cold nights where I couldn't sleep
I used to be very uncomfortable and had trouble sleeping
Cold showers I ain't have no heat
I could not afford to heat my water for a warm shower
Shit don't even feel the same
I have changed a lot since my difficult past
Young niggas we was trapping hard
We worked very hard to make money through illegal means
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Mohamed Muhidin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kraft Music
Hi Jay, Yes the MM6 comes in a 88 note, weighted key model…the MM8! This has the same exact features as the MM6, but has a graded hammer action, so it feels closer to a real piano. Thanks for watching! - Dave McCullough Kraft Music Marketing (800)783-3368
Kraft Music
Hello Aleks, Yes, what you're describing is perfectly normal. When scrolling through performances, you'll find that some of these performances incorporate different splits, layers of sounds, and appregiators. If you're scrolling through individual sounds or "voices" the arppegiators typically won't turn engage unless you choose to do so. Thanks for watching! - Dave McCullough Kraft Music Marketing (800)783-3368
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