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Bodega Bamz paints a vivid picture of a life forged in struggle, where success isn't just a goal, it's a predetermined outcome. The lyrics immediately establish a spiritual battle, with the devil trying to claim him and angels fighting for his soul. This internal conflict sets the stage for his relentless pursuit of wealth, framed not as greed, but as a necessary escape from a difficult upbringing. He's "born in the struggle," and becoming rich is the natural progression, a legacy planted for his children. The narrator's drive is palpable, moving from "zero to hunnid" with the speed of a "speed demon." He's not just surviving; he's actively shaping his destiny, paying to solve problems and building something substantial. The repeated phrase "Hustle the hustle way all that I know" underscores this singular focus, a mantra born from necessity. The core tension lies in the contrast between the harsh realities of his origins and the opulent present he's building. He comes from "the gutter where we get rich," a place where taking risks is the only viable path. This isn't a story of luck; it's a testament to a learned way of life, a survival instinct honed into a career. The lyrics suggest a deep-seated loyalty to his roots and his people, emphasizing that he'd rather "eat crumbs with the bums than the steak with the snakes." This loyalty is intertwined with his ambition, as he's "building a legacy" and ensuring his "homies come after me." A striking element of the craft is the sheer density of aspirational imagery and the almost transactional nature of his success. He speaks of cars with "GT edition" Porsches, chains so icy they "cut a throat," and even spending "twenty G's to get blessed by the pope." These aren't just boasts; they represent tangible markers of having overcome the "cold and steel" environment he came from. The repetition of "that's all we know" in the chorus acts as a powerful affirmation, solidifying the hustle not just as a method, but as the fundamental operating system of his existence. It highlights a worldview where this relentless drive is the only logical response to the circumstances he faced. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their raw, unvarnished portrayal of ambition as a direct consequence of hardship. Bamz doesn't shy away from the intensity of his drive, presenting it as an almost innate quality. The specific, often materialistic, details serve to ground his lofty aspirations in a tangible reality, showing the listener exactly what he's fighting for and what he's achieved. The unwavering declaration that the "hustle the hustle way" is all he knows resonates because it feels earned, a hard-won philosophy born from a life where the stakes were always incredibly high.

Bodega Bamz & Frank Plaza - Rap

Hustle

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[Intro: Bodega Bamz] This gangsta, man, word up Neenyo, slow it down [Verse 1: Bodega Bamz] Devil know I'm special so he wanna get a hold on me (Hold on me, woo, nah) Angels on my side and they fightin' for my soul for me (Soul for me, woo, word) Reclinin' in my chair, hope the homies never fold on me (Fold on me, fold on me, fold on me) I seen so many things, but a tongue never told on me (Never, never, shit, yo) Fuck livin' average, I'm born in the struggle, homie (Shit was hard, hard, word) So me bein' rich is just somethin' we wanted, homie (I'm livin' large, word, large) I planted that seed for my son and my daughter, homie (I'm in charge, charge) Buildin' a legacy, fuck what you thought it was (Huh), homie Porsche on my car got the GT edition, homie (Pull up, pull up) Everything count, I play hard in the pre-season (Swish) Zero to hunnid, so quick like a speed demon I made it flip, I'm from Harlem, baby (Cash) I pay to solve all my problems, baby (Cash) You goin' or comin' or doin' both? (What?) I kept on gainin' when losin' hope (What else?) I'm on the dark side up in the smoke (Okay) Chain is so icy, it cut a throat (Throat) The catch is so big, I need double boats (Boats, boats, boats, homie) Spent twenty G's to get blessed by the pope Hustle the hustle way all that I know [Chorus: Frank Plaza & Bodega Bamz] Fuck livin' basic, I'm takin' risks (Take it) Fuck what they sayin', I'm sayin' this (Say it) Watch what you sayin' and who you with (Who) I come from the gutter where we get rich (Rich) 'cause that's all we know (Cash) That's all we know (Dinero) That's all we know (Know) Hustle the hustle way all that we know [Verse 2: Bodega Bamz] Know, know, know, yo I never broke a promise, on my life, 100 Keep It (Yeah) True to the game, I could never trust a secret (Secret) You pick the bank, I'ma make deposits (Deposits) You pick the state, I'ma get it poppin' (Get it poppin') You pick the plate, I'ma pay the bill (Bill) I'm from a place where it's cold and steel (Steel) I'm from the gutter (The gutter) Let's get it straight, I'ma need some more clarity Love in the streets and we never say, "marry me" Word to my mommy, those nine months she carried me House is so big, mane, the rooms like a gallery Music so loud that the neighbors be mad at me Broke through the door, now my homies come after me Rather eat crumbs with the bums than the steak with the snakes All my real ones relate and we hustle the hustle way [Chorus: Frank Plaza & Bodega Bamz] Fuck livin' basic, I'm takin' risks (Take it) Fuck what they sayin', I'm sayin' this (Say it) Watch what you sayin' and who you with (Who) I come from the gutter where we get rich (Rich) 'cause that's all we know (That's all we know, cash) That's all we know (That's all we know, dinero) That's all we know Hustle the hustle way all that we know

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Writers: Neenyo
Bodega Bamz
Frank Plaza

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