[Intro]
Had to do some things just to make it by (yeah)
Always lookin’ over my shoulder, wonderin’ if I’ll survive (damn)
Cross the line if you talkin’ wild (uh-huh)
Guess I got that strength from my momma side (love you momma)
If it’s tension, don’t come outside (dummy)
Always on point, yeah, I’m ready if I gotta ride (locked in)
Been through crazy days, but I’ll never cry (nah)
Gave my mom a couple bands, made sure she alright (that’s mandatory)
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[Hook]
Straight up out the trenches, had to make a way, yeah I had to (had to)
Ridin’ for my boys, I’d never lie, put that on my back too (real)
Life come at you quick like a surprise
We light the whole night up, feel like Fourth of July (bang)
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[Verse 1]
Straight up out the trenches (uh)
Had to stand my ground at least once, these boys trippin’ (they wild)
Me and my brothers young and reckless, never used to listen (nah)
Now listen up, I could show you different (pay attention)
All you fake boys loud till you meet some limits (reality)
I was just on 95 in that new whip, I was pushin’ it (skrrt)
Pedal down, speedin’ up, yeah, I was cookin’ it (fast)
Saw the lights flash, had my heart trippin’ (damn)
Swervin’ through the lanes, feelin’ like I’m goin’ insane (whee)
Same cycle, same pressure, shit don’t ever change (never)
Soon as pressure hit, they start switchin’ (facts)
Talkin’ like they lived it, whole time they was missin’ (cap)
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[Hook]
Straight up out the trenches, had to make a way (had to)
Sleepless nights, yeah, I never felt safe (never)
Life short, so I take it day by day (one day)
When my moment come, I shine like Fourth of July (boom, boom)
Momma straight, yeah, that’s the only reason I try (only)
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[Verse 2]
Gotta take whatever come with this, no trippin’ (stay solid)
Blood ties with my bro Twin, yeah, I know he like that (solid)
He was gone for a minute, I just waited patient (loyalty)
I don’t ever leave the ride without my focus (never)
‘Cause I remember days I ain’t have nothin’, it was hopeless (real pain)
Still got scars on my back, I’ll never forget it (never)
So if a test come, I’m respondin’ instantly (locked in)
Seen you with your girl, whole time she remember me (already)
Anyway, off topic—let’s talk goals (let’s go)
Long nights, hard work, heavy roads (pressure)
Different sides talk, but they never show (never)
When it’s time to stand tall, they fold (yeah)
In the club, am I not? (I’m there)
At work, am I not? (facts)
Fresh kicks, am I not? (clean)
Chain glow, is it not? (flooded)
I ain’t hidin’, I’m easy to find (come see me)
All you gotta do is reply (that’s it)
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[Outro]
I’m on the freeway, windows down, that’s my ride (yeah)
Built for pressure, end-of-days, man I came too far (too far)
Faced death a few times, I ain’t lettin’ it win (not today)
Turned pain into a name, now they sayin’ I’m him (facts)
If you think you on this level—you not (stop it)
Real ones know what it is (yeah)
Lifetime
