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The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has overcome past struggles and is now focused on success and self-preservation. The opening spoken words, "Every great achievement began with a spark of determination," set a tone of resilience, directly contrasting with the narrator's current state of being "locked in" and "on my own shit." This suggests a journey from a place where external validation or support was perhaps lacking, to a point of fierce independence and self-reliance, driven by past doubts. The repeated phrase "hope you know that" acts as a constant reassurance, a declaration of their current status and mindset to an implied listener, likely a romantic partner or close confidant. The central tension lies in the narrator's vigilance and the underlying threat of danger. Phrases like "If a nigga want some, got a stick on me" and "Cross a nigga wrong, you a dead man" highlight a world where conflict is a constant possibility, demanding a defensive posture. This isn't just about financial success; it's about survival and maintaining that success against those who "lie when the bros get money." The narrator's determination to "can't lack" underscores the precariousness of their position, where a moment of vulnerability could have severe consequences. A striking element is the juxtaposition of the gritty, street-level realities with aspirational imagery. While the narrator boasts about "bankrolls right" and "them bands," they also describe being "in the whip with the stars in the sky" and "geeked up, high." This contrast suggests a dual existence: one grounded in the harsh necessities of their environment and the other reaching for a more elevated, perhaps escapist, state of being. The repeated "I be on my own shit, I be locked in" emphasizes this internal focus, a deliberate choice to shut out distractions and potential threats in pursuit of their goals. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their raw, unvarnished portrayal of ambition forged in adversity. The narrator isn't just celebrating wealth; they're asserting their hard-won independence and the constant vigilance required to maintain it. The spoken outro, a tender message of love and support to someone named Tyrese, provides a surprising emotional counterpoint, hinting at the deeper motivations and personal connections that fuel this relentless drive. It suggests that beneath the tough exterior and the focus on survival, there's a profound capacity for care, making the narrator's journey feel both formidable and deeply human.

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[Intro] (Ouy evol I-I, I) (I, I-I love you) Remember, son Every great achievement began with a spark of determination Often ignited by the very doubts meant to stop you Keep pushing forward And let your success be the loudest response to those who ever doubted you [Chorus] And that shit so long ago, I'm like, "Damn, like, how you know that?" (How you know that?) I be on my own shit, I be locked in, bae, hope you know that (Hope you know) If a nigga want some, got a stick on me, hope you know that (Hope you know) They wanna lie when the bros get money, you know that (Beep) I'm in the function, where the pole at? Okay, nigga tried takin' somethin', your ass (Yeah) I been gettin' money, bro, you know that Got my, got my head on right 'cause I can't lack (Yeah) Got my head up right 'cause I can't lack (Yeah) And my right pocket full of them bands (Them bands) They can't do you down bad (Bad) Cross a nigga wrong, you a dead man [Verse] I been livin' with the bankrolls right (Right) I ain't givin' no chances twice (Twice) And a young nigga livin' alright Twelve-hundred keys and that shit all white She like, "I ain't never been this way," ayy More money, got a new vibe More money, got some new vibes Take one look up at your eye (Eye) In the whip with the stars in the sky (Sky) In the PH geeked up, high (Geeked up) In the bitch tryna see what I'm 'bout Got the wrist and this shit like spout (Okay) And they wanna shoot, got no doubt (No doubt) Look at my cell', nigga, I don't got doubt (Doubt) And these hoes, they just want clout And I'm just tryna get 'round ('Round) [Chorus] And that shit so long ago, I'm like, "Damn, like, how you know that?" (How you know that?) I be on my own shit, I be locked in, bae, hope you know that (Hope you know) If a nigga want some, got a stick on me, hope you know that (Hope you know) They wanna lie when the bros get money, you know that (Beep) I'm in the function, where the pole at? Okay, nigga tried takin' somethin', your ass (Yeah) I been gettin' money, bro, you know that Got my, got my head on right 'cause I can't lack (Yeah) Got my head up right 'cause I can't lack (Yeah) And my right pocket full of them bands (Them bands) They can't do you down bad (Bad) Cross a nigga wrong, you a dead man (Dead man) [Outro] Well, thanks for listening, everybody Until next time, family I love you, Tyrese I'm so sorry, you know your dad loves you so much Never knew somebody that loves their son as much as he loved you But I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you And your dad loves you very much, okay? Talk to you when you feel better

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