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The lyrics paint a stark picture of ambition forged in loss, where the pursuit of wealth becomes a defense mechanism against past trauma. The narrator is driven by a desire to "get my money longer," but this ambition is directly tied to a profound personal tragedy: "my brother died so that turned me to a monster." This event seems to have reshaped his worldview, making him wary of those who now approach him, suspecting their motives are driven by his success rather than genuine connection. He explicitly rejects "bad mind" and "energy" he doesn't need, highlighting a need for self-preservation in the face of perceived insincerity. The core tension lies between the narrator's drive for financial success and the emotional toll of his past. He acknowledges spending "six figures on some fresh jewels," a display of wealth, but immediately frames it as "light" compared to his strategic "chess moves." This suggests a mind focused on long-term gains, perhaps as a way to outrun or compensate for the pain of his brother's death. The lyrics also reveal a deep-seated distrust, as he notes how "niggas don't say 'Thanks' when you open doors for them," implying a history of unreciprocated loyalty and a feeling of being misunderstood or taken for granted. A particularly sharp observation is the contrast between the narrator's current aspirations and the expectations of his detractors. He laments that others "don't wanna see me chasin' my dreams," preferring to imagine him "posted on the estate with the fiends." This reveals a societal or peer-group expectation that he should remain trapped in a destructive cycle, rather than striving for upward mobility. The line "It's fucked how the game switch like Nintendo" captures this sense of betrayal and the unpredictable nature of relationships when one's circumstances change, suggesting a feeling of isolation amidst his rise. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their raw honesty about the complex motivations behind ambition. The narrator isn't just chasing money; he's navigating grief, distrust, and external judgment. The juxtaposition of lavish spending on "fresh jewels" with the underlying pain of loss creates a compelling portrait of someone using material success as both a shield and a statement against a world that seems to misunderstand or resent his progress. The narrative feels grounded in a specific, painful reality, making the pursuit of "longer" money a deeply personal quest for security and perhaps even a form of catharsis.

Nines & Skrapz - Rap, UK Rap

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[Intro] (Beatfreakz) [Chorus: Nines] Tryna get my money longer But my brother died so that turned me to a monster Now they wanna be my friend, they need to lowe me They bad mind, I don't need that energy around me They don't wanna see me chasin' my dreams Rather see me posted on the estate with the fiends I just wasted six figures on some fresh jewels But that's light, I'm making chess moves [Verse 1: Nines] My chain gotta swing, I'm old school, fuck a choker I send a hundred niggas to your door like Sosa Now they're saying that I changed, I'm still Nina Fam, I still play with pro buttons on FIFA I ain't waitin', bitch, I'm impatient If she ain't fucking then I'm skating I've been saving up cah I ain't made enough Tryna get my money long The streets are gonna miss me when I'm gone From a wild block Niggas don't say "Thanks" when you open doors for them like a child lock I should be in the studio, tryna make a bangin' track Instead of lookin' for addresses for these Cali packs All these haters mad 'cause the way I get dough For this new ting, I copped an extendo I went low, look 'round like "Where my friends go?" It's fucked how the game switch like Nintendo, uh [Chorus: Nines, Skrapz] Tryna get my money longer But my brother died so that turned me to a monster Now they wanna be my friend, they need to lowe me They bad mind, I don't need that energy around me They don't wanna see me chasin' my dreams Rather see me posted on the estate with the fiends I just wasted six figures on some fresh jewels But that's light, I'm making chess moves (Boom) [Verse 2: Skrapz] First they love you, then they hate you, then they love you again They say you're meant to keep your enemies closer than friends I stay on the road to riches, tryna see where it ends Fuck a bitch and then it's back to get this money again And if they ask you if I'm 'bout it, tell 'em 100% (One hundred) I got no limit, man will take this shit to any extent (Trust me) I hear them talkin' 'bout they'll catch me at a show Someone let them niggas know, I've got a burner 'round me any event Red bottoms and a black jacket (Boom) I know the feds are tryna stop me like a bad habit All I do is rap and pay taxes (Trust) Chop bricks with no magic (Trust) Straight drop it to the bottom of the water, Titanic (Straight) I'm on a mission, tryna get these millions These niggas acting like they're killers when they're hitting innocent civilians (Pussies) I just keep it real, it's always straight facts when I'm on the track (Always) And anytime my niggas took a loss, we always bet it back (Always) Boom [Chorus: Nines] Tryna get my money longer But my brother died so that turned me to my monster Now they wanna be my friend, they need to lowe me They bad mind, I don't need that energy around me They don't wanna see me chasin' my dreams Rather see me posted on the estate with the fiends I just wasted six figures on some fresh jewels But that's light, I'm making chess moves

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