This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
For sure, lil' one
I know what you're goin' through to shine
Niggas pullin' off all type of shit
But, look: if you don't know what you're doin'
you'd better catch the sideline
Catch the sideline
Nigga, the block look the same, it's just crack and cocaine
Niggas losin' but we still maintainin'
Livin' life like a penitentiary with a ki in my hand
Knockin' project bricks
Flippin' chickens, and movin' out quick
Hard-hustlin' 'cause we love slingin' this white shit
S.S., Monte Carlo's, hard-tops, we love that shit
'Bout two-hundred thugs with this clique
We multiply everyday for the bullshit
For the hood shit
Burned down buildin's ain't no good, slick
Niggas pullin' auctions on they own cars to get money quick
Then we dippin' and dabbin'
Goin' back to the labbin'
Lil' niggas payin' me for cookin' they slabbin'
Cook a brick and make it out a brick-and-halfin'
Chargin' them young g's ten G's for cookin' they slabs
Say, lil' wodie, I gots to have it
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
Look
Look
On the streets it ain't sweet
They be
It's not a game, homeboy, this ain't the NFL
Him just from rippin' with the mid-deck twelve
Hit the block in twin-SL's, and spit at gals
You get that, pal?
Once it's war, nigga, skip town
'Cause if I don't do it, be swimmin' with fish, clown
Now, crack a whole chick down, sell it in quarters
If the drama happen to hit town, I'm 'nappin' your daughter
If the broad try to flip out, I'm cuttin' her water
If your boys try to help out, I'm killin' they fathers
When and wherever
What and however - you bring it good
I'll have your mom singin' "Hmmm, hmm, hmmm"
Cause nowadays lot of niggas got coward ways
So I ride with K's to knock off the side of heads
But I'm tryin' to stay man, I'm tryin' to stay focused
What I'm tryin' to say we gon' bust it wide open!
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
What
What
Pimps, playas, riders, rollers, hustlers
Gangstas, thugs, criminal motherfuckers
Hit it, quit it, fuck it, leave it, flee
No evidence at your residence, that's me
Black, ugly, mean, sheisty bastard
Preachers and teachers sayin', "I'm surprised you lasted"
Guns, drugs, bitches hot sex
Weed, crack, heroin, what's next?
Feds, cops, killers politicians
Hookers, hoes, all on missions
Crooks, mayors, presidents, and leaders
N-double-A-CP, rednecks, and meat beaters
Mommas, baby-mommas, aunties and cousins
Scatter sites, knocked-out lights, projects by the dump
And cars, broads, murders ghetto life
I went through all that shit
for platinum ringers and a little bit of ice
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
I've been blessed
I thank the Lord everyday
for gettin' me from 'round these devils in these dark hallways
How the fuck you gonna help me when I don't care?
Niggas see me front it all, they just look and stare
And talk about how it should be and how it could be
Bentley in my basement, ain't nobody understood me
Take care of your people like you take care of your kids
'Cause money ain't shit when you don't know how to live
And niggas gon' pretend to be your friend when they ain't
You expect 'em to be there until the end, but they can't
Now, how many of you can say you're a real nigga?
Play the Prowler, but scared to go in the field with ya
You gon' know your nigga, he gon' be there, still with ya
Whether if it's talkin' or slingin' the steal with ya
Don't answer nobody questions
Gotta turn to the Lord with a confession
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
I know what you're goin' through to shine
Niggas pullin' off all type of shit
But, look: if you don't know what you're doin'
you'd better catch the sideline
Catch the sideline
Nigga, the block look the same, it's just crack and cocaine
Niggas losin' but we still maintainin'
Livin' life like a penitentiary with a ki in my hand
Knockin' project bricks
Flippin' chickens, and movin' out quick
Hard-hustlin' 'cause we love slingin' this white shit
S.S., Monte Carlo's, hard-tops, we love that shit
'Bout two-hundred thugs with this clique
We multiply everyday for the bullshit
For the hood shit
Burned down buildin's ain't no good, slick
Niggas pullin' auctions on they own cars to get money quick
Then we dippin' and dabbin'
Goin' back to the labbin'
Lil' niggas payin' me for cookin' they slabbin'
Cook a brick and make it out a brick-and-halfin'
Chargin' them young g's ten G's for cookin' they slabs
Say, lil' wodie, I gots to have it
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
Look
Look
On the streets it ain't sweet
They be
It's not a game, homeboy, this ain't the NFL
Him just from rippin' with the mid-deck twelve
Hit the block in twin-SL's, and spit at gals
You get that, pal?
Once it's war, nigga, skip town
'Cause if I don't do it, be swimmin' with fish, clown
Now, crack a whole chick down, sell it in quarters
If the drama happen to hit town, I'm 'nappin' your daughter
If the broad try to flip out, I'm cuttin' her water
If your boys try to help out, I'm killin' they fathers
When and wherever
What and however - you bring it good
I'll have your mom singin' "Hmmm, hmm, hmmm"
Cause nowadays lot of niggas got coward ways
So I ride with K's to knock off the side of heads
But I'm tryin' to stay man, I'm tryin' to stay focused
What I'm tryin' to say we gon' bust it wide open!
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
What
What
Pimps, playas, riders, rollers, hustlers
Gangstas, thugs, criminal motherfuckers
Hit it, quit it, fuck it, leave it, flee
No evidence at your residence, that's me
Black, ugly, mean, sheisty bastard
Preachers and teachers sayin', "I'm surprised you lasted"
Guns, drugs, bitches hot sex
Weed, crack, heroin, what's next?
Feds, cops, killers politicians
Hookers, hoes, all on missions
Crooks, mayors, presidents, and leaders
N-double-A-CP, rednecks, and meat beaters
Mommas, baby-mommas, aunties and cousins
Scatter sites, knocked-out lights, projects by the dump
And cars, broads, murders ghetto life
I went through all that shit
for platinum ringers and a little bit of ice
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
I've been blessed
I thank the Lord everyday
for gettin' me from 'round these devils in these dark hallways
How the fuck you gonna help me when I don't care?
Niggas see me front it all, they just look and stare
And talk about how it should be and how it could be
Bentley in my basement, ain't nobody understood me
Take care of your people like you take care of your kids
'Cause money ain't shit when you don't know how to live
And niggas gon' pretend to be your friend when they ain't
You expect 'em to be there until the end, but they can't
Now, how many of you can say you're a real nigga?
Play the Prowler, but scared to go in the field with ya
You gon' know your nigga, he gon' be there, still with ya
Whether if it's talkin' or slingin' the steal with ya
Don't answer nobody questions
Gotta turn to the Lord with a confession
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
It's a hard life we livin', they 'bout they drama
We earn stripes from killin', attack like piranhas
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Hard Life Lyrics as written by Dwayne Carter Bryan Williams
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