Boy, think you got this
No one here, on your own
Stuck in the same spot
What do you do? What do you do?
Hoes ain't callin' like you want
Only ones you got passed
No one here, on your own
Stuck in the same spot
What do you do? What do you do?
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ScHoolboy Q (Ft. SZA) – Neva CHange
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Although some people in the hood may think they’ve got it all, they’re really stuck a societal position that alludes to more glory than is actually apparent. SZA questions with the hook what one is to do once they’ve realized they’re living a life of a repeating cycle of grudge.
The answer can be seen in ScHoolboy’s hustle to fame and how he was able to persevere past the hood; this advice is echoed on the opening track.
'Cause if I got 'em, I'ma kill 'em, I ain't playing with 'em ScHoolboy Q (Ft. Vince Staples) – Ride Out
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Vince was known by his crew as the one designated to capture anyone that tried them. Although he was not specifically told to kill them, Vince would rather not resort to any forms of torture and just cut to the chase. After all, it’s kill or be killed.
Hey, get out the way ScHoolboy Q (Ft. E-40) – Dope Dealer
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Stomp his ass out, throw him up in the garbage can (The trash)
In the heart of the trap you might find me slappin' bones (Dominos) ScHoolboy Q (Ft. E-40) – Dope Dealer
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“Slappin' bones” is a classic E-40 saying, meaning to play dominoes for money. It also links into his violent imagery: he’s not above heading back to the trap house to physically and violently handle business if required.
Started ballin' like I said I would ScHoolboy Q (Ft. Candice Pillay) – WHateva U Want
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This line suggest this girl has known Q from the past, as he ensures her that he’s been on his grind ever since stating he would back in the day. From running from the cops in fear to now having enough money to buy the blocks he ran from them on, Q hopes his new life is enough to impress this girl.
Cribbo in the hills, table full of bills
Dollar, dollar bill
Whatever you want
I can make it real
We— We can split a mil', prolly sail in Rio
Dollar, dollar bills
Whatever you want
Whatever you— you— you— you— you— you—
Whatever you want
Whatever you— 'ou— 'ou— 'ou— 'ou— 'ou— 'ou— 'ou— ScHoolboy Q (Ft. Candice Pillay) – WHateva U Want
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Q springs for another romance track, as he’s willing to offer up lots to be with this girl, at least for the night. Because of Q’s hustle, he can afford to buy a house, purchase loads of pills for extra fun, and withdraw lots of cash all to impress this girl and convince her to stay with him.
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Q crafts this line in a way that lists off seasons. “Heat” is another name for a gun, but it could also refer to his music, which would heat up the streets until winter “falls” upon us (fall being another season).
“Spring clean” also applies to the aforementioned gun slang, alluding to a shower of bullets. Q had a similar line on “TorcH”:
Summertime, we don’t trust niggas in winter clothes
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Q is making commentary on the stereotype that all black males either play basketball or sell drugs. We’re well aware of Q’s choice: dealing drugs.
So don't be talking 'bout me ScHoolboy Q (Ft. Vince Staples) – Ride Out
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It doesn’t matter if it’s the middle of day or three in the morning, Vince will take out anyone that rats on him. You’re better off refraining from saying Vince’s name at all.
Also notice how “light or dark” could refer to skin color, as Vince doesn’t care what your ethnicity is, a snitch deserves to be punished.
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The term “cuz” is used to identify members of the Crips gang. Members of the Crips hang their blue bandanas to the left side while members of the rival Bloods gang hang their red bandanas to the right.
If you run up on Q trying to join the Crips you might leave with half your brains hanging out of the right side of your head.
IT COULD, MEAN IF YOU WANNA BE A “CUZ”(crip) , Put your brain to the right meaning PUT YOUR CONCIOUS TO THE RIGHT SIDE AND EMBRACE THE LEFT SIDE (the crip side)
Say you want to “B” a “CUZ”.
B is the gang Bloods signature letter
Crips mainly say Cuz
This could be you trying to set trip. So theyll kill you, and leave your brains to the right. No set tripping.
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or they could be two separate lines and hes talking about jumping someone in