Sit back and kick this slick track while I spit facts/ distract your mind from the strict path of time / a true story that's remained holy / never told never unrolled / never touched never discussed / never as much as been sussed or surplussed/ clutched by the last remnants of conscience / a lust, a young love / a prodigal son / a young brother clutching a gun / on the run, from one that once called him his son / and he's done, already had his fun/ clutching tightly to his gun/ knowing nothing he did can be undone/ the hoes the blow the radio shows the clothes/ the accelerating growth rate of hate for his foes / the life he chose / contemplating the way he rose/ how and why no one knows/ with the gun to his head the trigger blows and his body turns cold/ and the story remains untold/ buried with his bones and a broken microphone
S/O to Lewis Parker, one of my favorite producers no doubt. Thanks for the upload. I've been making beats for 8 months now and finally have a few on my channel. I'm all about instrumentals with a smooth flow. LP is a huge inspiration to me, so I hope I haven't offended anyone with this comment. Much respect to all!
I peer into the eye of dreams, heralding screams, its not what it seems there's another organ somewhere between my stomach and spleen dedicated to regulate my tearing of beats to smithereens, I move dirty but I always keep my hands clean I've never been the type of guy to bleed, nothings what it seems and nothing is what you need
+Ronald Carter i think this was made with the simplest melody ever, and the drum pattern programmed onto one pad on an MPC. he just found a groove then kept hammering that pad.
+Big L old school beats are made using an MPC which I haven't got and a turntable + crates full of records. songs don't get made that way anymore... I mean rarely. my attempt at somrthing similar was up on my soundcloud if ur serious I'll link you and you can eat your words ;) I'll be honest tho its no comparison when I'm stuck using a program and unable to feel my way through the music. .
Welcome to the land of the greatest empire that’s ever been Built on foundations of lies, fractures and broken dreams Nothings what it seems, a snarling beast lives underneath Bringer of destruction, many slain by its jagged teeth, We lay a wreath, for those perished and deceased There's fiction in this horror story, what do you believe Open up your eyes and see, draw your living room curtains, Pull up your blinds and you'll see something here for certain The cold concrete soaked in yesterday’s pain Houses built on bodies of those the beast has slain Simple animalistic heresy Challengers fought to the death when they intrude on this territory A never-ending legacy Creator of felony, celebrated in ceremony Festering cesspit of intellectual treachery could be the end of thee It’s written in history, for all your prying eyes to see A kingdom of wealth drenched in blood from all the years Owed an in arrears, the infection of many fears The keeper of hearts and minds controlled by those we mourn with tears The sounds ring in our ears, from this countries past crimes A reel of film on yester years we find hard to rewind More than a whisper in time, never lost or left behind England’s where I reside whether in heart or in my mind Familiar with my home land, which they say is united Walking the streets of London, politicians must be short sighted Try to blind side it, lies forever recited Opens the doors to travellers, welcome we’re so delighted You’re invited, to a land laden in treasure A tapestry of a life to live where all can find their measure Hiding the displeasures, rainy clouds and stormy weather Hanging by a rope most people I know are at the end of their tether Whether together, this island we call home Forever destined to roam alone, searching for the sword in the stone A sucker for fairy tales, in light of their true meanings Not incorporated jargon, wool over eyes, so deceiving The feeling of anguish is evident, we sigh when breathing Threaten to desert this isle but we never end up leaving Close to the bosom, muzzled to the beast within A corrupt product of a generation that I’ve been born within Same as my kin and those I roll with and call friends Knowing where we’re coming from, aint no need to pretend That we’re unable to mend this slowly dying giant Defiant in its older years, still has the heart of a lion Slowly dying, this ever thriving giant Defiant in its older years, still has the heart of a lion
I been rapping 15 years now, Im still going at it, just opened for " mobb deep " feeling real estatic, they were my idols growing up, what an achievement, now I guess slows blowing up, do you believe it?
swimming pools, contrary to popular belief, is not encouraging the consumption of alcohol. Rap Genius actually helped me realize that he was against the act. Along with smoking and doing drugs which is found in his many other songs.
Check it, word word What's the word word Yeah, check! Just got word from my mans on the island He said he needed guidance Niggas on the streets is wildin' He look to God but can't find him So he demand silence from the glarin' signs The sympathy symphony Only thing playing is the band of violence No lyin' niggas just won't let go the iron They wanna burn ya molecules until you let go ions Sleep beef like they let go lions So don't eye em' they get the wrong message Wrong message put you on that long stretcher Too much pressure God bless ya when the semi wet'cha They told me boy dress up I'm givin' too many lectures And I'm puttin' in too many effort in my nouns and verbs Like they gon' catch up fuck what you must heard But I done puffed enough herb To be listenin' to young birds and dumb nerds I got enough shit on my mind So I don't need to be stressin' and shine, define One day I'm tryna have a wife and kids So I just can't live my life like this And I ain't tryna learn what lifeless is So I just can't live my life like this I want the gold chains and diamond rings But I just can't live my life like this And sometimes I just wanna light this spliff But I just can't live my life like this Just got a collect call from up top My cousin called me and what not The motto never changed it's still fuck cops We went from havin' lunch in our lunchbox Our lungs is hot whenever we puff pot We touch blocks and end up havin a gut shot But fuck that, ain't tryna live that life no more My mind corrupted but my heart is still pure Gotta be brave can't be afraid Braids and waves never matter when you catch the fade Trapped in a maze and your fade is your only escape Fuck a priest's opinion Knock the hinges off of Heaven's gates Tryna share my cells wit' my mate Not share a cell wit' mates Wreckin' shit wit' my wrecklessness The L get lit that's when I start second guessin' shit Thinkin' 'bout Tot and then I reminisce What you thought you niggas could've fuck me over Never nigga guess again I'm street so cross me like pedestrians And that's gon be your end of it Straight revokin' your membership One day I'm tryna have a wife and kids So I just can't live my life like this And I ain't tryna know what lifeless is So I just can't live my life like this I want the gold chains and diamond rings But I just can't live my life like this And sometimes I just wanna light this spliff But I just can't live my life like this Niggas wanna know what I'm about I'm bout blowin' loud on the block sporty GLOCK 40 in a politician mouth I take the competition out Commission wit' my composition Who the kid spittin' behind the bars Like a con position Gotta give 'em time to listen They'll soon bump to it they'll like me I kick it like Nike they'll soon ta just do it But if you hate I know you must do it I ain't mad at you I keep my attitude on school Learn ya bucks to do it I'm out for presidents to represent me Yo chick keep messaging me Who the bestest MC? They be mentioning me Too hot I be molestin' the beat Fuck math, teachers should teach If it keep Smith n Wesson's off the street So first class be a lesson for me Fuck what you teaching for some regents, I'm flying over region Reaching, all time highs where Jesus can't reach us Step to me and get the recipe to make you rest in peace This is for my niggas, killers Hundred dollar billers On the block in the rock spot GLOCK cocked watchin' out for cops All about they cheddar Youngins know nothin' that's better Like fuck a prison letter Those Beretta's led us to the lettuce Real as fetishes menaces Want the senator's percentages If you ain't prejudice you still a nemisis Smokin' on the clematis Get open like a present is Now yo presence is on the premisces for them presidents My city be the genesis for where they think the terror is They linkin terrorists from the Stuy Then linkin terraces They on that wrecker shit They leave you left for the dead Kids don't play they'll erase your head in a race for the bread Children on the corners slingin' some reds Poppin' some meds Shits be so deep in cover they be chasin' the feds I be back stage grippin' haze breakin' my leg My folks was makin' the best When they was naked in bed, muthafucka One day I'm tryna have a wife and kids So I just can't live my life like this And I ain't tryna learn what lifeless is So I just can't live my life like this I want the gold chains and diamond rings But I just can't live my life like this And sometimes I just wanna light this spliff But I just can't live my life like this
life is like an escapade I sit back and drink life away - I'm terrified what life may bring so listen to these words I say - im sayin things you might relate - an open mind I contemplate a world ridden off all its hate - we come together congregate and rap about how people change - I changed myself boy to a man and now I think I understand - the way that life is meant to be is part of gods greater plan - I hope that you can see it too, but quiet is the frightened dude - speak ur mind and act your soul just make sure you don't let go - cause once you've seen it then you'll know - just how dark this world can grow
Intro: Joey Bada$$] Check it, word word What's the word word Yeah, check! [Verse 1: Joey Bada$$] Just got word from my mans on the island He said he needed guidance Niggas on the streets is wilding, he look to God but can't find him So he demand silence from the glaring sirens The sympathy symphony, only thing playing is the banned violence No lying niggas just won't let go the iron They wanna burn your molecules until you let go ions Treat beef like they let go lions So don't eye 'em they get the wrong message, wrong methods Put you on that long stretcher Too much pressure, God bless ya when the semi wet'cha They told me, "More dress-up"-I'm giving too many lectures And I'm putting in too many effort in my nouns and verbs Like "they gon' catch up" fuck what you must heard! But I done puffed enough herb To be listening to young birds and dumb nerds I got enough shit on my mind So I don't need to be stressing and shine, it's fine [Hook: Joey Bada$$] One day I'm tryna have a wife and kids So I just can't live my life like this And I ain't tryna learn what lifeless is So I just can't live my life like this I want the gold chains and diamond rings But I just can't live my life like this And sometimes I just wanna light this spliff But I just can't live my life like this Got a collect call from up top My cousin called me and whatnot The motto never changed it’s still fuck cops We went from having lunch in our lunchbox Our lungs was hot whenever we'd puff pot We'd touch blocks and end up having to duck shots But fuck dot, ain’t trying live that life no more My mind corrupted but my heart is still pure Gotta be brave can’t be afraid Braids and waves never matter when you catch the fade Trapped in a maze and your faith is your only escape Fuck a priest’s opinion, knock the hinges off of Heaven’s gates Trying to share my cells with my mate, not share a cell with mates Wrecking shit with my recklessness The L get lit that’s when I start second guessing shit Thinking 'bout Ty and then I reminisce What you thought you niggas could’ve fuck me over Never nigga guess again I’m street so cross me like pedestrians And that’s gon' be the end of it, straight revoking your membership [Hook: CJ Fly] One day I'm tryna have a wife and kids So I just can't live my life like this And I ain't tryna learn what lifeless is So I just can't live my life like this I want the gold chains and diamond rings But I just can't live my life like this And sometimes I just wanna light this spliff But I just can't live my life like this Niggas wanna know what I’m about-I’m 'bout blowin' loud On the block sporty, Glock 40 in a politician mouth I take the competition out commission with my composition Who the kid spitting behind the bars like a con position Gotta give ‘em time to listen, they’ll soon bump to it They’ll like me, I kick it like Nike they’ll soon adjust to it But if you hate I know you must do it I ain’t mad at you I keep my attitude on "screw it a million bucks should do it" I’m out for presidents to represent me Yo chick keep messaging me, who the bestest MC? They be mentioning me Too hot, I be molesting the beat, fuck math Teachers should teach us to get Smith & Wesson’s off of the street So first class be a lesson for me Fuck what you teaching for some regents, I'm flying over regions Reaching, all time highs where Jesus can’t reach us Censor me and get the recipe to make you rest in peace This is for my niggas, killers, hundred dollar billers On the block in the rock spot, Glock cocked watching out for cops All about their cheddar, young guns know nothing that’s better Like fuck a prison letter, those Beretta’s led us to the lettuce Relish fetishes, menaces want the senator’s percentages If you ain't prejudice you still a nemesis Smoking on the Clematis, get open like a present is Now your presence is on the premises for them presidents My city be the genesis for where they think the terror is They linking terrorists from the Stuy to Lincoln Terraces Stay on that reckless shit, they leave you left for the dead Kids don’t play they’ll erase your head in a race for the bread Children on the corners slinging some regs, popping some meds Jakes be so deep in cover they be chasing the feds I be back stage gripping haze breaking my leg My folks was making the best when they was naked in bed, muthafucka
he took the whole beat that was made by someone else and used it that is called jacking the beat.its not original at all its kinda wack to do that.so someone can just use say a beat from someone else's album and use it?wack
yo kid i feel you and all of those dreams, i assume you got some kids to feed, but trust me we gots are ups and downs clowns sometimes when we arent thinking right,stop the depression its another struggle in life,we live feel regret and forgive,freely speeking's the name dont forget,one love fuck hate theirs a better tomorrow all u have 2 do is wait........
yo lookin through the eyes of a dreamer tryna find my great creator but still my bridge has great craters so i begin to do sin and seek god later, see the world is so blind in wuts to come you tnink its bad now its only just begun, soon earth will be ripped apart when heaven and hells wars starts, legions of demons uprisng from the depths people falling tryna cope wit distress while the body still tryna fight off the plagues feelin motionless like a corpse wit no legs, -Dekay
Im a man. Im a man and i aint walk that far Im a man not scared of the dark Im a man carrying his scars Im a man whos seen death before Im a man that uses his body for alcohol to store Im a man strong yet short Im a man never fucked a woman before Im a man born with an old soul Im a man ignoring songs like "swimming pools" Im a man wanting to share his mind Im a man battling being half way blind Im a man growing to be a kid in due time Trust me mom ill do fine... turning 18 in a few months..
yo, from the bottom i see nutin but, a lot close doors i been tryna open up, bolted shut, told to soldier on n bundle up, dis bada beat turn me cold as fuq, felt heat like a load a buck - shot a vodka n a bowl o nuts, you know the rule if im owed a buck, over due, duece duece time 2 knuckle up, out a time shit u out a luck, you don't weave better learn 2 duck.
I'm glad to see people recognizing the Joey bad remix, he's blowing up and the amount of talent he has he deserves it
damn 9 years
lewis parker is mad underrated too
I love the static for some reason. It makes it more authentic and the overall beat puts you in the vision of the life they were struggling through
I want the gold chains and diamond rings, but I just can't live my life like this.
And sometimes I just wanna light this spliff but I just can't live my life like this
Joey Badass was the first person I thought of when i first heard it
+Devonte Wise he used this beat, i think he actually paid lewis parker after it got hot
Not to date myself but I remember first hearing this in around 2000 when I started college...
This whole LP is tonally perfect...I wish he did more.
one of the best rap verses ever went on this beat. must be an honor for lewis parker
This is the type of dope beat I could listen to all day, respect to Lewis Parker
this beat makes me speachless... some beats dont need a verse :D
This is one of the sickest beats ever! no lie
Sit back and kick this slick track while I spit facts/ distract your mind from the strict path of time / a true story that's remained holy / never told never unrolled / never touched never discussed / never as much as been sussed or surplussed/ clutched by the last remnants of conscience / a lust, a young love / a prodigal son / a young brother clutching a gun / on the run, from one that once called him his son / and he's done, already had his fun/ clutching tightly to his gun/ knowing nothing he did can be undone/ the hoes the blow the radio shows the clothes/ the accelerating growth rate of hate for his foes / the life he chose / contemplating the way he rose/ how and why no one knows/ with the gun to his head the trigger blows and his body turns cold/ and the story remains untold/ buried with his bones and a broken microphone
I fell in love with this beat the first time I heard it
S/O to Lewis Parker, one of my favorite producers no doubt. Thanks for the upload. I've been making beats for 8 months now and finally have a few on my channel. I'm all about instrumentals with a smooth flow. LP is a huge inspiration to me, so I hope I haven't offended anyone with this comment. Much respect to all!
This beat takes me places never seen before by my mind’s eye
This beat is so dope. Is eternal.
Lewis Parker is returning to the UK this summer to make an appearance at Boom Bap Festival June 5th-7th 2015.
+Boom Bap UK whats the boom bap festival?
if only we lived in a world where this was discovered with millions of views the day it comes out of the artists mouth
If i had a theme song this would be it
feel you bro. it would be same as mine
Listen to Joey Badass- Hardknock
He killed this
I peer into the eye of dreams, heralding screams, its not what it seems
there's another organ somewhere between my stomach and spleen
dedicated to regulate my tearing of beats to smithereens,
I move dirty but I always keep my hands clean I've never been the type of guy to bleed, nothings what it seems and nothing is what you need
what's the word word?
passs da herb
100 ways to live a life, none of them completly wrong or right...
Snare game on god mode
+Ronald Carter i think this was made with the simplest melody ever, and the drum pattern programmed
onto one pad on an MPC. he just found a groove then kept hammering that pad.
+wiipimp32 okay make and match this beat . I bet you can't . Everyone's a critic til it comes to stepping up to the plate
+Big L old school beats are made using an MPC which I haven't got and a turntable + crates full of records. songs don't get made that way anymore... I mean rarely. my attempt at somrthing similar was up on my soundcloud if ur serious I'll link you and you can eat your words ;) I'll be honest tho its no comparison when I'm stuck using a program and unable to feel my way through the music. .
+wiipimp32 I don't want to hear your crappy 808s and bullshit keys . Face it you don't have the musical talent to make something close to this
and for the record fam jam, 808s are my strong suit ;) even if they lack complexity, my beats are clean af.
Welcome to the land of the greatest empire that’s ever been
Built on foundations of lies, fractures and broken dreams
Nothings what it seems, a snarling beast lives underneath
Bringer of destruction, many slain by its jagged teeth,
We lay a wreath, for those perished and deceased
There's fiction in this horror story, what do you believe
Open up your eyes and see, draw your living room curtains,
Pull up your blinds and you'll see something here for certain
The cold concrete soaked in yesterday’s pain
Houses built on bodies of those the beast has slain
Simple animalistic heresy
Challengers fought to the death when they intrude on this territory
A never-ending legacy
Creator of felony, celebrated in ceremony
Festering cesspit of intellectual treachery could be the end of thee
It’s written in history, for all your prying eyes to see
A kingdom of wealth drenched in blood from all the years
Owed an in arrears, the infection of many fears
The keeper of hearts and minds controlled by those we mourn with tears
The sounds ring in our ears, from this countries past crimes
A reel of film on yester years we find hard to rewind
More than a whisper in time, never lost or left behind
England’s where I reside whether in heart or in my mind
Familiar with my home land, which they say is united
Walking the streets of London, politicians must be short sighted
Try to blind side it, lies forever recited
Opens the doors to travellers, welcome we’re so delighted
You’re invited, to a land laden in treasure
A tapestry of a life to live where all can find their measure
Hiding the displeasures, rainy clouds and stormy weather
Hanging by a rope most people I know are at the end of their tether
Whether together, this island we call home
Forever destined to roam alone, searching for the sword in the stone
A sucker for fairy tales, in light of their true meanings
Not incorporated jargon, wool over eyes, so deceiving
The feeling of anguish is evident, we sigh when breathing
Threaten to desert this isle but we never end up leaving
Close to the bosom, muzzled to the beast within
A corrupt product of a generation that I’ve been born within
Same as my kin and those I roll with and call friends
Knowing where we’re coming from, aint no need to pretend
That we’re unable to mend this slowly dying giant
Defiant in its older years, still has the heart of a lion
Slowly dying, this ever thriving giant
Defiant in its older years, still has the heart of a lion
Dope as fuck, you got anything else
straight up badass
+Wayward Spit You killed it recited your whole verse. Glad to meet another dope lyricist.
Infamous thanks bro, appreciated
wow respect , good use of vocabulary , very talented
for 4 years on my free time and i havent been able to make a full take on this. this is one of those tracks that allow for certain bars only
I was looking up the samples for some of the tracks of Joey Badass's 1999 tape, glad I found this dude never geard if him he's dope af
I just came. I was looking for this instrumental for a MINUTE
I been rapping 15 years now, Im still going at it, just opened for " mobb deep " feeling real estatic, they were my idols growing up, what an achievement, now I guess slows blowing up, do you believe it?
RIP PRODIGY
Lawd this is piercing my heart. 🔥💪👍👌
Skanking with good beats and I guess I'm not the only one.
best beat
cant help but write to this beat mannnn. bangingggg!!!!!
..Let this ride.. Live!
Joey just killed this! Beat is too dope!!
Without this instrumental, Hardknock wouldn't exist.
Hardknock 😎
swimming pools, contrary to popular belief, is not encouraging the consumption of alcohol. Rap Genius actually helped me realize that he was against the act. Along with smoking and doing drugs which is found in his many other songs.
Yo this shits great, I love some positive shit like this
Check it, word word
What's the word word
Yeah, check!
Just got word from my mans on the island
He said he needed guidance
Niggas on the streets is wildin'
He look to God but can't find him
So he demand silence from the glarin' signs
The sympathy symphony
Only thing playing is the band of violence
No lyin' niggas just won't let go the iron
They wanna burn ya molecules until you let go ions
Sleep beef like they let go lions
So don't eye em' they get the wrong message
Wrong message put you on that long stretcher
Too much pressure
God bless ya when the semi wet'cha
They told me boy dress up I'm givin' too many lectures
And I'm puttin' in too many effort in my nouns and verbs
Like they gon' catch up fuck what you must heard
But I done puffed enough herb
To be listenin' to young birds and dumb nerds
I got enough shit on my mind
So I don't need to be stressin' and shine, define
One day I'm tryna have a wife and kids
So I just can't live my life like this
And I ain't tryna learn what lifeless is
So I just can't live my life like this
I want the gold chains and diamond rings
But I just can't live my life like this
And sometimes I just wanna light this spliff
But I just can't live my life like this
Just got a collect call from up top
My cousin called me and what not
The motto never changed it's still fuck cops
We went from havin' lunch in our lunchbox
Our lungs is hot whenever we puff pot
We touch blocks and end up havin a gut shot
But fuck that, ain't tryna live that life no more
My mind corrupted but my heart is still pure
Gotta be brave can't be afraid
Braids and waves never matter when you catch the fade
Trapped in a maze and your fade is your only escape
Fuck a priest's opinion
Knock the hinges off of Heaven's gates
Tryna share my cells wit' my mate
Not share a cell wit' mates
Wreckin' shit wit' my wrecklessness
The L get lit that's when I start second guessin' shit
Thinkin' 'bout Tot and then I reminisce
What you thought you niggas could've fuck me over
Never nigga guess again
I'm street so cross me like pedestrians
And that's gon be your end of it
Straight revokin' your membership
One day I'm tryna have a wife and kids
So I just can't live my life like this
And I ain't tryna know what lifeless is
So I just can't live my life like this
I want the gold chains and diamond rings
But I just can't live my life like this
And sometimes I just wanna light this spliff
But I just can't live my life like this
Niggas wanna know what I'm about
I'm bout blowin' loud on the block sporty
GLOCK 40 in a politician mouth
I take the competition out
Commission wit' my composition
Who the kid spittin' behind the bars
Like a con position
Gotta give 'em time to listen
They'll soon bump to it they'll like me
I kick it like Nike they'll soon ta just do it
But if you hate I know you must do it
I ain't mad at you I keep my attitude on school
Learn ya bucks to do it
I'm out for presidents to represent me
Yo chick keep messaging me
Who the bestest MC?
They be mentioning me
Too hot
I be molestin' the beat
Fuck math, teachers should teach
If it keep Smith n Wesson's off the street
So first class be a lesson for me
Fuck what you teaching for some regents, I'm flying over region
Reaching, all time highs where Jesus can't reach us
Step to me and get the recipe to make you rest in peace
This is for my niggas, killers
Hundred dollar billers
On the block in the rock spot
GLOCK cocked watchin' out for cops
All about they cheddar
Youngins know nothin' that's better
Like fuck a prison letter
Those Beretta's led us to the lettuce
Real as fetishes menaces
Want the senator's percentages
If you ain't prejudice you still a nemisis
Smokin' on the clematis
Get open like a present is
Now yo presence is on the premisces for them presidents
My city be the genesis for where they think the terror is
They linkin terrorists from the Stuy
Then linkin terraces
They on that wrecker shit
They leave you left for the dead
Kids don't play they'll erase your head in a race for the bread
Children on the corners slingin' some reds
Poppin' some meds
Shits be so deep in cover they be chasin' the feds
I be back stage grippin' haze breakin' my leg
My folks was makin' the best
When they was naked in bed, muthafucka
One day I'm tryna have a wife and kids
So I just can't live my life like this
And I ain't tryna learn what lifeless is
So I just can't live my life like this
I want the gold chains and diamond rings
But I just can't live my life like this
And sometimes I just wanna light this spliff
But I just can't live my life like this
i need to find someone now a days to that makes beats like these
that drum beat is mean. this shit touched my soul
Is it a drumbreak?
THAT' S ALL I LOVE!!!!!!
lewis parker cant lose
Really though those lyrics are amazing some true to life shit man much respect
Joey BadAss - Hardknock
Trust me he put this beat to excellent work
when you find a dope beat like this and wanna rap over but shortly after you realize that Joey Badass already did... smh
JOEEEYYYY
king lil g - can’t relate
life is like an escapade I sit back and drink life away - I'm terrified what life may bring so listen to these words I say - im sayin things you might relate - an open mind I contemplate a world ridden off all its hate - we come together congregate and rap about how people change - I changed myself boy to a man and now I think I understand - the way that life is meant to be is part of gods greater plan - I hope that you can see it too, but quiet is the frightened dude - speak ur mind and act your soul just make sure you don't let go - cause once you've seen it then you'll know - just how dark this world can grow
Intro: Joey Bada$$]
Check it, word word
What's the word word
Yeah, check!
[Verse 1: Joey Bada$$]
Just got word from my mans on the island
He said he needed guidance
Niggas on the streets is wilding, he look to God but can't find him
So he demand silence from the glaring sirens
The sympathy symphony, only thing playing is the banned violence
No lying niggas just won't let go the iron
They wanna burn your molecules until you let go ions
Treat beef like they let go lions
So don't eye 'em they get the wrong message, wrong methods
Put you on that long stretcher
Too much pressure, God bless ya when the semi wet'cha
They told me, "More dress-up"-I'm giving too many lectures
And I'm putting in too many effort in my nouns and verbs
Like "they gon' catch up" fuck what you must heard!
But I done puffed enough herb
To be listening to young birds and dumb nerds
I got enough shit on my mind
So I don't need to be stressing and shine, it's fine
[Hook: Joey Bada$$]
One day I'm tryna have a wife and kids
So I just can't live my life like this
And I ain't tryna learn what lifeless is
So I just can't live my life like this
I want the gold chains and diamond rings
But I just can't live my life like this
And sometimes I just wanna light this spliff
But I just can't live my life like this
Got a collect call from up top
My cousin called me and whatnot
The motto never changed it’s still fuck cops
We went from having lunch in our lunchbox
Our lungs was hot whenever we'd puff pot
We'd touch blocks and end up having to duck shots
But fuck dot, ain’t trying live that life no more
My mind corrupted but my heart is still pure
Gotta be brave can’t be afraid
Braids and waves never matter when you catch the fade
Trapped in a maze and your faith is your only escape
Fuck a priest’s opinion, knock the hinges off of Heaven’s gates
Trying to share my cells with my mate, not share a cell with mates
Wrecking shit with my recklessness
The L get lit that’s when I start second guessing shit
Thinking 'bout Ty and then I reminisce
What you thought you niggas could’ve fuck me over
Never nigga guess again
I’m street so cross me like pedestrians
And that’s gon' be the end of it, straight revoking your membership
[Hook: CJ Fly]
One day I'm tryna have a wife and kids
So I just can't live my life like this
And I ain't tryna learn what lifeless is
So I just can't live my life like this
I want the gold chains and diamond rings
But I just can't live my life like this
And sometimes I just wanna light this spliff
But I just can't live my life like this
Niggas wanna know what I’m about-I’m 'bout blowin' loud
On the block sporty, Glock 40 in a politician mouth
I take the competition out commission with my composition
Who the kid spitting behind the bars like a con position
Gotta give ‘em time to listen, they’ll soon bump to it
They’ll like me, I kick it like Nike they’ll soon adjust to it
But if you hate I know you must do it
I ain’t mad at you I keep my attitude on "screw it a million bucks should do it"
I’m out for presidents to represent me
Yo chick keep messaging me, who the bestest MC? They be mentioning me
Too hot, I be molesting the beat, fuck math
Teachers should teach us to get Smith & Wesson’s off of the street
So first class be a lesson for me
Fuck what you teaching for some regents, I'm flying over regions
Reaching, all time highs where Jesus can’t reach us
Censor me and get the recipe to make you rest in peace
This is for my niggas, killers, hundred dollar billers
On the block in the rock spot, Glock cocked watching out for cops
All about their cheddar, young guns know nothing that’s better
Like fuck a prison letter, those Beretta’s led us to the lettuce
Relish fetishes, menaces want the senator’s percentages
If you ain't prejudice you still a nemesis
Smoking on the Clematis, get open like a present is
Now your presence is on the premises for them presidents
My city be the genesis for where they think the terror is
They linking terrorists from the Stuy to Lincoln Terraces
Stay on that reckless shit, they leave you left for the dead
Kids don’t play they’ll erase your head in a race for the bread
Children on the corners slinging some regs, popping some meds
Jakes be so deep in cover they be chasing the feds
I be back stage gripping haze breaking my leg
My folks was making the best when they was naked in bed, muthafucka
HARDKNOCK
HARDKNOCK !!!
DJ.FOOD YUM.GOOD POST
I wish I made it.. Someday imma be as good as Lewis in producing
Thanks man.
One day im tryna have a wife and kid so i just cant live my life like this !
// That lines always on my mind when listening to this. *goosebumps*
GROOVY.
dope hella chill
uuuuhh . this is dope
never knew this was hardknock until now thats sad
Thinking exactly the same lol.
i agree is just fucking jacked ...wack!!!
he took the whole beat that was made by someone else and used it that is called jacking the beat.its not original at all its kinda wack to do that.so someone can just use say a beat from someone else's album and use it?wack
i mean he killed it tho so..
Still jacked the beat so it is what it is
“Niggas wanna know what I’m about”
Damn. Timeless classic. Anyone know what he sampled?
ok dis shit rocks.
Dani Zareen yes indeed
Bet Joey came to this link for the instrumental...on the realsss
:P, this is dope, ill vibe
Joey Feat. CJ Fly - Hardknock
It's a Hard-Knock life
i love how no one wrote verses instead just comment about how ill joey bad is. he just scares competition away i guess
Joey Bada$$ la rompió en este beat. Respeto!
heavy
yo kid i feel you and all of those dreams,
i assume you got some kids to feed,
but trust me we gots are ups and downs
clowns sometimes when we arent thinking right,stop the depression its another struggle in life,we live feel regret and forgive,freely speeking's the name dont forget,one love fuck hate theirs a better tomorrow all u have 2 do is wait........
Eewkay wha gwarn
Joey BadaSS !!!!!!!!!!
fire ass beat...
Probably true, but gotta respect young cats trying bring back that gutta sound!
genial :D
yo lookin through the eyes of a dreamer tryna find my great creator but still my bridge has great craters so i begin to do sin and seek god later, see the world is so blind in wuts to come you tnink its bad now its only just begun, soon earth will be ripped apart when heaven and hells wars starts, legions of demons uprisng from the depths people falling tryna cope wit distress while the body still tryna fight off the plagues feelin motionless like a corpse wit no legs, -Dekay
sick beats bro
this one was used by joey badass right?
Sin730 was here
wrecklesness to my necklaces, The L get lit thats when i start second guessin shit
haha true shit man i agree with u on that one. ok props to lewis too. haha
i would just throw out something to this but this takes some actual work to not ruin it
GRUNT #8 23:00
SHEEEZ !
PAIN !
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Was good
One day I'm tryna have a wife and kids, so I just can't live my life like this
Masquerades n Silhouettes
1,000th like herryeah
what is the sample used in this? plz help!
The sample is The Geoff Love Singers - The Shadow Of Your Smile
thanks bro
Joey Badass :)
Im a man.
Im a man and i aint walk that far
Im a man not scared of the dark
Im a man carrying his scars
Im a man whos seen death before
Im a man that uses his body for alcohol to store
Im a man strong yet short
Im a man never fucked a woman before
Im a man born with an old soul
Im a man ignoring songs like "swimming pools"
Im a man wanting to share his mind
Im a man battling being half way blind
Im a man growing to be a kid in due time
Trust me mom ill do fine... turning 18 in a few months..
damn u now 28, time flies
everyone check out B.B.Z DARNEY
Hardknock
yo, from the bottom i see nutin but,
a lot close doors i been tryna open up,
bolted shut, told to soldier on n bundle up,
dis bada beat turn me cold as fuq,
felt heat like a load a buck - shot a vodka n a bowl o nuts,
you know the rule if im owed a buck,
over due, duece duece time 2 knuckle up,
out a time shit u out a luck,
you don't weave better learn 2 duck.
Gotta collect call from uptop. My cousin called me or what not..
check it, word word
i killed this beat too
wish the bitrate quality was better...
im trying... this shit type inspirational
All about their cheddar, young guns know nothing that’s better
Like fuck a prison letter, those Beretta’s led us to the lettuce
Yo Slim, I didnt know you wrote down your lyrics on youtube these days...