Put It On the Line

Lyrics

[Intro] Put it- put it- put it- Put it on the line [Chorus] We love hip hop, and live a life of crime Feel like I've been robbed, gotta take what's rightfully mine So I'm stayin' on my job, yo, as far as the grind Gotta put in that work every day and just (Put it on the line) Strong mind still shine, young man in my prime (Come on) Had to switch it up on 'em, had to change with the times (Uh-huh) Now the flows upgraded, got the labels in line (Come on) It's '05, get your money up, bitch (Put it on the line) [Verse 1] You about to read the greatest book ever published The life and times of Trife Diesel, I give my heart to the public Peep how a young boy was discovered, follow me, y'all And bare witness as a nigga touch on these subjects The year was 1980, the summer was hot and hazy Reagan was president, and Nancy was the first lady Born to a Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, a healthy lad Wasn't poor, but, I didn't come from a wealthy pad Mom and dad still married, they both tryna provide Two brothers and two sisters, I'm the youngest out of five Stapleton's where I reside, the North side of the Island Where tryna survive was a challenge My hood was flooded with violence And crack was the new epidemic, and by the early '90s The recall law was passed down by the Senate The Yankees just won a pennant, and Jordan was in his prime Now I'm livin' this life where I'm forced to (Put it on the line) [Chorus] We love hip hop, and live a life of crime (Uh-huh) Feel like I've been robbed, gotta take what's rightfully mine (Gimme that) So I'm stayin' on my job, yo, as far as the grind Gotta put in that work every day and just (Put it on the line) Strong mind still shine, young man in my prime Had to switch it up on 'em, had to change with the times (You see me?) Now the flows upgraded, got the labels in line It's '05, get your money up, bitch (Put it on the line) [Verse 2] I'm on a journey, leaving no stone unturned For your concern brother, I work for all I earn Whether a crib in the p's, or a five mill' mansion Showin' my ass like a stripper on some high heels, dancin' Nowadays I'm showin' expansion, controllin' my team And fuck a but-but, I'm tryna get ahold of that Phantom My pops taught me how to hustle and attend to your ventures 'Cause a man is not a man if he ain't got no incentive, cha Dealing with money, then everything has a percentage Whether street or corporate office, try to keep a good image Note these jewels I had to swallow, them words I still follow Describe all, now me and this music, we such a good combo Every "Morning" like Alonzo, I was serving indiction Getting that money, fam, no matter the weather conditions So I learned that it's better to listen, play your position If you can't take the heat, then stay the hell out the kitchen (Put it on the line) [Chorus] We love hip hop, and live a life of crime Feel like I've been robbed, gotta take what's rightfully mine So I'm stayin' on my job, yo, as far as the grind Gotta put in that work every day and just (Put it on the line) Strong mind still shine, young man in my prime Had to switch it up on 'em, had to change with the times Now the flows upgraded, got the labels in line It's '05, get your money up, bitch (Put it on the line)