🎵 Stand Strong // by Smif-N-Wessun

17 ContributorsStand Strong Lyrics This was a joint off of a smiff n wessun classic. This song itself should be the Brooklyn Anthem purely for the fact it explains the lifestyle and mindset of cats in bucktown probably better than any other… Read More  [Chorus: Steele & Tek] I walk around town with the pound strapped down That's only because it's mad real in Bucktown It gets mad deep in the streets when you gotta Watch your back for beasts, enemies, even your peeps I step to my business, stand strong on my own two Do what I have to do to get through If you're for real, then you know the deal. I do or die And I never ran, never will [Verse 1: Tek & Steele] Daybreak sneaks upon my camp once more Niggas drowning in blackness, stretched on the floor Breakfast is served, the killer dealer from the Stuy All bwoy go heaven, but no bwoy wan' die Watch the thin line of rap and reality Get yourself hurt, even cause fatal casualties See, let me explain: this ain't no game The words you talk'll have you coming right up out your frame You understand where I'm coming from, slim Bucktown's the state of mind that I'm trapped in If you Wanna see me, have some sensi Keep your actions real, everything'll be irie Wicked-minded youth, dem'll lick off a shot 'Cause the roots spilling 'round my way to get hot Had to relocate, update with my inner Build and destroy when I step in the center of The cipher in the night, wool rolled tight Boot Camp Click—no doubt, that's right Now you're singing a sad hymn, asking me to stop them From throwing away your sloppy, double-chinneded husband Mr. Rippa, I got lyrics out the Timbs Hurt their pride so bad, make you never talk again And you called yourself a man. I cram to understand Never step into your business 'less you got a clan [Chorus: Steele & Tek] I walk around town with the pound strapped down That's only because it's mad real in Bucktown It gets mad deep in the streets when you gotta Watch your back for beasts, enemies, even your peeps I step to my business, stand strong on my own two Do what I have to do to get through If you're for real, then you know the deal. I do or die And I never ran, never will [Verse 2: Steele & Tek] When I come around The block, I give mad love to the heads that I know While the heads that I don't know watch As I step to my business, they witness me Constantly building with my family Jealousy makes them enemies, so when them Not step correct, me and my Tek'll put an end to the Individuals who choose to use life for granted What you gwan do when it's demanded? Will your boys leave you stranded in the midst of a battle? Will you get that ass shattered at your own risk? I hope y'all niggas get it right this time 'cause in this Life of mine, I'm going out for crime, and I believe You got to take what you want to achieve Some do have tricks up them sleeves But we crack down on the wack found back 'round Bucktown, get down if you're with the now 'Cause what's happening? There's a whole lot of flapping But watch what'll happen when we bring Gunn Clappaz in Boot Camp organize in the streets In the industry, on the rise with my peeps, but don't Sleep 'cause you'll only manage to gain a mental block On your brain or a Glock to your frame Basic training, Boot Camp don't let shit slide So we be ready for what be on the brick side [Chorus: Tek and Steele] I walk around town with my pound strapped down That's only because it's mad real in Bucktown It gets mad deep in the streets when you gotta watch Your back for the beasts, enemies, even your peeps I step to my business, stand strong on my own two Do what I have to do to get through If you're for real, then you know the deal. I do or die And I never ran, never will [Outro: Tek & Steele] Straight like that, Beatminerz for your chromes Yeah, better recognize Yeah, haha Yo, I'm black out my mind Hand me that shit Stand strong. That's the only way to last long