Ghostface Killah - Put It On The Line lyrics
rate me(feat. Trife Da God)<br />
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[Chorus: Trife Da God (sample)]<br />
We love hip hop, and live a life of crime<br />
Felt like I've been robbed, gotta take what's rightfully mine<br />
So I'm staying on my job, yo, as far as the grinds<br />
Gotta put in that work every day and just (put it on the line)<br />
Strong mind still shine, young man in my prime<br />
Had to switch it up on 'em, had to change with the times<br />
Now the flows upgraded, got the labels in line<br />
And sold five, get ya money up bitch (put it on the line)<br />
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[Trife Da God]<br />
You about to read the greatest book ever published<br />
The life and times of Trife Diesel, I give my heart to the public<br />
Peep how a young boy was discovered, follow me, y'all<br />
And bare witness as a nigga touch on these subjects<br />
The year was 1980, the summer was hot and hazy<br />
Reagan was president, and Nancy was the first lady<br />
Born to a Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, a healthy lad<br />
Wasn't poor, but, I didn't come from a wealthy pad<br />
Moms and dad still married, they both try'nna provide<br />
Two brothers and two sisters, I'm the youngest out of five<br />
Stapleton's where I reside, the north side of the Island<br />
Where try'nna survive was a challenge, my hood was flooded with violence<br />
And crack was the new epidemic, and by the early 90's<br />
The recall law was passed down by the Senate<br />
The Yankees just won a pennant, and Jordan was in his prime<br />
Now I'm living this life where I'm forced to (put it on the line)<br />
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[Chorus]<br />
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[Trife Da God]<br />
I'm on a journey, leaving no stone unturned<br />
For your concern brother, I work for all I earn<br />
Whether a crib in the p's, or a five mill mansion<br />
Showing my ass like a stripper on some high heels dancing<br />
Nowadays I'm showing expansion, controlling my team<br />
And fuck a but-but, I'm try'nna get ahold of that phantom<br />
My pops taught me how to hustle and attend to your ventures<br />
Cuz a man is not a man if he ain't got no incentitive<br />
Dealing with money, then everything has a percentage<br />
Whether street or corporate office, try to keep a good image<br />
Note these jewels I had to swallow, them words I still follow<br />
Describe all, now me and this music, we such a good combo<br />
Every 'morning' like Alonzo, I was serving indiction<br />
Getting that money, fam, no matter the weather conditions<br />
So I learned that it's better to listen, play your position<br />
If you can't take the heat, then stay the hell out the kitchen<br />
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[Chorus]
