Sneakster

Song Meaning

The narrator describes someone who is a persistent, almost inescapable presence, labeling them a "sneakster" and "freak." This individual is always "on time," "runnin' it," and seems to operate with a sly, cunning nature, like a "prankster" or "gangsta." The repeated phrase "I can't get rid of you girl" underscores this feeling of being haunted or unable to shake this person's influence. There's a clear tension between the narrator's perception and the other person's actions. The narrator insists, "you're foolin' but you sure ain't foolin' me," suggesting a recognition of manipulative or deceptive behavior that others might miss. This person is characterized as both a "tweaker" and a "city sister," a "socialite" who also operates "in the gutter," highlighting a complex, perhaps contradictory, personality that the narrator sees through. The imagery of being "roll[ed] me roll me in the white water" evokes a sense of being overwhelmed or tossed about, perhaps by the other person's chaotic energy or the narrator's own feelings. This is further amplified by the "roller coaster firecracker" description, painting a picture of someone volatile and exciting, yet ultimately elusive, as the narrator questions, "what is real to you now?" The persistent "rollin" ad-libs at the end mirror the feeling of being caught in a cycle. Ultimately, the lyrics capture the frustrating, yet perhaps captivating, experience of being entangled with someone whose true intentions or nature remain just out of reach. The narrator's sharp observations cut through any pretense, revealing a deep awareness of the other person's "slick and conniving" ways, even while acknowledging their undeniable impact.