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The lyrics paint a stark picture of street-level drug dealing, using the repeated phrase "burglar bars" not just as a literal image of security, but as a metaphor for the confined, transactional nature of this life. The narrator, Project Pat, positions himself as a fast-food kingpin, offering "grams" and "rocks" with a transactional, almost menu-like approach. He contrasts "young niggas" with "rockstars," suggesting different customer tiers or perhaps different levels of ambition within the hustle. The constant repetition of "burglar bars" hammers home the sense of being trapped within this cycle, even while actively participating in it. It's a world where "meal deals" are for illicit substances and "chicken wings" are a coded reference to something far more dangerous than fast food. The presence of "2 choppers" and "40 on my waist" underscores the ever-present threat and the need for constant vigilance. The central tension lies in the duality of control and confinement. The narrator boasts about his "inventory" and "2 chefs" in his "kitchen," presenting a facade of entrepreneurial success. Yet, the "burglar bars" are a constant reminder of the limitations and dangers inherent in his operation. He's "hustlin' through" them, implying movement and activity, but always within a restrictive framework. This creates a feeling of a precarious existence, where wealth is pursued within a system that simultaneously protects and imprisons. One of the most striking craft elements is the repurposing of familiar fast-food language into the lexicon of the drug trade. Phrases like "have it your way," "meal deals," and "sell chicken wings" are twisted to describe the distribution of drugs. This linguistic sleight of hand is disorienting and effective, highlighting how the narrator has normalized and commercialized a dangerous lifestyle. The lyrics suggest a calculated branding, turning the grim reality of dealing into something that sounds almost like a convenient service, albeit one with deadly undertones, as hinted by the mention of "homicide." Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their unflinching, almost detached portrayal of a specific, high-stakes environment. The repetition of "burglar bars" creates a hypnotic, claustrophobic rhythm that mirrors the cyclical nature of the hustle. By grounding the narrative in concrete, albeit coded, details – "Arm and Hammer baking soda," "20 bricks dropped in" – the song offers a raw, unvarnished glimpse into a world where survival and profit are inextricably linked, and freedom is a distant concept.

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Burglar Bars

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[Chorus: Project Pat] Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars [Verse 1: Project Pat] You can call me Mickey D's, you can call me Burger King We can break it down in grams you can get a whole thing You can have it your way, 24 7 man We got the meal deals, 80 for the 7 grams Yeah we sell chicken wings, but they are not finger licking [?], you gon do the whippin [?], thinking money is the mission Got 2 chefs right now to cook in my kitchen Check in my invintory, 20 bricks dropped in Arm and Hammer baking soda, get your order locked in After hours, this hour, [?] 2 choppers lay against the wall, 40 on my waist [Chorus: Project Pat] Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars [Verse 2: OJ Da Juiceman] Burglar bar, burglar bar, [?] in my burglar bar 10, 20, 50, hundred baby through my burglar bar House with the [?] through the trap door [?] trap star 96 cellphones, [?] r[?] for the hoes [?], bullets for the cop cars [?] driveway like [?] Brick Squad and [?], burglar brick [?] PProject Pat and Juice man, all about a brick shawty Burglar bars, burglar bars, [?] that burglar bar [?] Try to jack, you see the stars Burglar bar, burglar bar, [?] burglar bar [Chorus: Project Pat] Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars [Verse 3: Project Pat] [?] Just like a drink machine, we sell a lotta These [?] round here man, [?] screaming [?] [?] do anything [?] homicide [?] Nigga came to the bar, say he want a chicken I told [?] Get [?] tryna get him out quicker [?] trying to be slicker Say I hope he know deals [?] Check out my [?] skills, you can call me [?] [Chorus: Project Pat] Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars Burglar bars, burglar bars, hustlin through my burglar bars Grams for you young niggas, rocks for them rockstars

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Writers: OJ da Juiceman
Project Pat

Burglar Bars

Burglar Bars

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