Some call it money, some call it mail
Some call it skrill, we call it relish! Tech N9ne – Relish

He presents different words that are slang for money.

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I'm bussin' for life and not for Nathan, but God damnit! Tech N9ne – Stars

Tech sacrificed his life for music and had to face a separation with wife, rarely gets too see his children, etc.
He pronounces “nothing” like “Nathan”, likely referring to the devil or in some form the opposite of “God dammit”.

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I was told, cotton swab-ass niggas catch blows
Supposed to be rough and then froze Tech N9ne – Cotton Soldier

“Cotton soldiers” should get beaten up because they claim to be rough, but really are the opposite.

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Cause now I recall when the cops said
Hands on the hood, put down the goods
Keep all the merchandise right here, come on! Tech N9ne – Cotton Soldier

Tech describes the moment when he got caught by the cops with dope on him.

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Said he was down but now I'm downtown awaiting trial in my cell
I can't wait to fold ya soft-ass cotton soldier Tech N9ne – Cotton Soldier

Tech is in jail because of his earlier friend how claimed to support him, and because of this Tech wants to kill him.

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Heard the snitch is up in Camerun stammerin'
Cuz niggas know a snitch, will end up dead or become somebody's bitch Tech N9ne – Cotton Soldier

Tech heard a rumour that the guy had left for Camrun to hide. The snitch had to be scared since he ran away.

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Your whole facade's
Unbelievable, I'm illegal so, hand me the gat
Cause this cotton soldier's making actions like "send me the bat" Tech N9ne – Cotton Soldier

Tech’s “friend” is acting in a way that makes Tech wanting to kill him.

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Just like a Mitchell Bade, you're such a Mitchell broad Tech N9ne – Cotton Soldier

You’re even worse than a Mitch Bade so that makes you a Mitch broad, the female version of a bitch nigga.

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It's the beginning of the ending for yo' ass
You broke ass niggas hit the strip, we need mo' cash Tech N9ne (Ft. Big Scoob, Don Juan, LV & Short Nitty) – Soldiers at War

You are about to be finished, you can’t go around begging for money.

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My pattern very classical like Herringbone and Houndstooth Swollen Members – Fire

His pattern of rhyming is classical like the texture and weaving patterns of Herringbone) and Houndstooth

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