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The track opens with a stark declaration: "Too many fakes / I need a real one." This sets a tone of disillusionment, a yearning for authenticity amidst a landscape perceived as insincere. The narrator demands loyalty and capability – "I need rider, I need a shooter / I need a good one" – painting a picture of a dangerous world where trust is a precious commodity. The Turkish phrases "Hayatım tehlikeli" (My life is dangerous) and "Yanımda melek / Yanımda şeytan" (Angel by my side / Devil by my side) reveal a duality, a constant negotiation between good and evil, protection and peril, suggesting a high-stakes existence. The core tension arises from the contrast between past scarcity and present affluence. The lyrics recall a time when "Hiçbir şeyimiz yoktu" (We had nothing), but now they are "dripping in Louie V." This transition isn't just about material gain; it's framed as a hard-won victory, a testament to resilience. The line "For my fam I'm killing him" suggests a fierce protectiveness, a willingness to do whatever it takes for loved ones, even if it means eliminating threats or rivals. This ambition is juxtaposed with the fear exhibited by "Them man," who "be living in fear." Verse 1 delves deeper into the hustle, with lines like "kesip ve satıyom yeşili evimden" (cutting and selling the green from my home) hinting at illicit activities undertaken out of necessity. The narrator acknowledges past mistakes: "I fucked up, I swear to god I fucked up / Wrong love, is like tripping out on bad drugs." This self-awareness adds a layer of complexity, showing that the pursuit of success hasn't been without its moral compromises. The stark choice presented, "You either trap hard or rap kaz" (You either trap hard or rap to get rich), illustrates the limited, high-pressure paths available in their environment. Kayo’s verse in the second half echoes this sentiment, admitting, "I don't believe in myself / I gave up on myself / Jeopardizing my own health / Just for some wealth." This confession reveals the personal toll of this relentless pursuit. The imagery of being "Yılan gibi soktu" (It bit like a snake) and becoming men "Sokaktan adam olduk" (We became men from the street) underscores the harsh realities and the transformation required to survive and thrive. The lyrics effectively capture a raw, unfiltered narrative of ambition, loyalty, and the perilous journey from hardship to a life of luxury, where every gain comes with its own set of dangers.

Myndless Grimes - Rap, Türkiye

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[Hook: Myndless Grimes] Too many fakes I need a real one I need rider, I need a shooter I need a good one Hayatım tehlikeli Ama hiç korkma Yanımda melek Yanımda şeytan Hiçbir şey olmaz Sokaklarda yeah Hepimiz büyüdük Hiçbir şeyimiz yoktu Şimdi dripping in Louie V yeah This drip being killing it yeah For my fam I'm killing him yeah Them man be living in fear Them man be living in fear [Verse 1: Myndless Grimes] Ödemeler geride, kesip ve satıyom yeşili evimden Dedim her şey geçecek Bakın gеldik yere beh Annеme milyon vericem Yeni araba bak hediyem Üstünü aç hadi gezelim Let the wind cleanse your soul ona izin ver I fucked up, I swear to god I fucked up Wrong love, is like tripping out on bad drugs Ama mahallede herkes gangster You either trap hard or rap kaz Sardım acılarımı çarşafa Yeni mode bambaşka [Hook: Myndless Grimes] Too many fakes I need a real one I need rider, I need a shooter I need a good one Hayatım tehlikeli Ama hiç korkma Yanımda melek Yanımda şeytan Hiçbir şey olmaz Sokaklarda yeah Hepimiz büyüdük Hiçbir şeyimiz yoktu Şimdi dripping in Louie V yeah This drip being killing it yeah For my fam I'm killing him yeah Them man be living in fear Them man be living in fear Too many fakes I need a real one I need rider, I need a shooter I need a good one Hayatım tehlikeli Ama hiç korkma Yanımda melek Yanımda şeytan Hiçbir şey olmaz Sokaklarda yeah Hepimiz büyüdük Hiçbir şeyimiz yoktu Şimdi dripping in Louie V yeah This drip being killing it yeah For my fam I'm killing him yeah Them man be living in fear Them man be living in fear [Verse 2: Kayo] Too many fake ones I need a real one yeah I need that Cali in my system Baby lace one yeah I don't believe in myself I gave up on myself Jeopardizing my own health Just for some wealth Bu hayat zordu Hiç kimseden ben korktum Yılan gibi soktu Sokaktan adam olduk Taş atan adam boştur Hayallerimden koştum Olacak mı bin kere sordum Kanım içten dondu [Hook: Myndless Grimes] Too many fakes I need a real one I need rider, I need a shooter I need a good one Hayatım tehlikeli Ama hiç korkma Yanımda melek Yanımda şeytan Hiçbir şey olmaz Sokaklarda yeah Hepimiz büyüdük Hiçbir şeyimiz yoktu Şimdi dripping in Louie V yeah This drip being killing it yeah For my fam I'm killing him yeah Them man be living in fear Them man be living in fear Too many fakes I need a real one I need rider, I need a shooter I need a good one Hayatım tehlikeli Ama hiç korkma Yanımda melek Yanımda şeytan Hiçbir şey olmaz Sokaklarda yeah Hepimiz büyüdük Hiçbir şeyimiz yoktu Şimdi dripping in Louie V yeah This drip being killing it yeah For my fam I'm killing him yeah Them man be living in fear Them man be living in fear

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Writers: Myndless Grimes
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