Put It On The Line

We love hip hop, and live a life of crime

Felt like I've been robbed, gotta take what's rightfully mine

So I'm staying on my job, yo, as far as the grinds

Gotta put in that work every day and just (put it on the line)

Strong mind still shine, young man in my prime

Had to switch it up on 'em, had to change with the times

Now the flows upgraded, got the labels in line

And sold five, get ya money up bitch (put it on the line)

You about to read the greatest book ever published

The life and times of Trife Diesel, I give my heart to the public

Peep how a young boy was discovered, follow me, y'all

And bare witness as a nigga touch on these subjects

The year was 1980, the summer was hot and hazy

Reagan was president, and Nancy was the first lady

Born to a Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, a healthy lad

Wasn't poor, but, I didn't come from a wealthy pad

Moms and dad still married, they both try'nna provide

Two brothers and two sisters, I'm the youngest out of five

Stapleton's where I reside, the north side of the Island

Where try'nna survive was a challenge, my hood was flooded with violence

And crack was the new epidemic, and by the early 90's

The recall law was passed down by the Senate

The Yankees just won a pennant, and Jordan was in his prime

Now I'm living this life where I'm forced to (put it on the line)

I'm on a journey, leaving no stone unturned

For your concern brother, I work for all I earn

Whether a crib in the p's, or a five mill mansion

Showing my ass like a stripper on some high heels dancing

Nowadays I'm showing expansion, controlling my team

And fuck a but-but, I'm try'nna get ahold of that phantom

My pops taught me how to hustle and attend to your ventures

Cuz a man is not a man if he ain't got no incentitive

Dealing with money, then everything has a percentage

Whether street or corporate office, try to keep a good image

Note these jewels I had to swallow, them words I still follow

Describe all, now me and this music, we such a good combo

Every 'morning' like Alonzo, I was serving indiction

Getting that money, fam, no matter the weather conditions

So I learned that it's better to listen, play your position

If you can't take the heat, then stay the hell out the kitchen