Snakes

**Intro (8 bars)** Yeah… 2PAC spirit in the air, feel me Brooklyn ‘til the casket drop I done seen smiles turn to frowns overnight Homies switch sides for a slice of the pie Heart full of fire, eyes on the prize But the grass stay cut so I can see the snakes Real ones ride, fake ones fade Let it breathe… **Verse 1 (16 bars)** I was raised in the jungle where the jealous ones creep Same cats you feed be the ones that’ll feast On your downfall, praying that you slip Whisper in your ear, then they empty the clip Cold world, got my back to the wall Every handshake feel like a setup call See the envy in they eyes when you shine too bright They applaud in the day, throw stones at night Mama told me, “Baby, watch who you trust” Even blood turn thin when it’s diamonds and dust Had a brother swear loyalty over the Bible Next week he talking numbers to my rival Damn, that’s the game and it’s foul as hell Kiss you on the cheek like they wish you well But it’s venom in the grin, feel the chill in the breeze Gotta cut the grass low, see the snakes in the weeds **Chorus (8 bars – Male R&B hook)** Why you smiling in my face but you plotting on me? Saying that you love me but you watching on me Every time I rise, you be hoping I fall I see the snakes in the grass, I see ‘em all Ohhh, I gotta keep my circle tight Day ones only in my life If you ain’t real, better stay away I see the snakes, I see the snakes **Verse 2 (16 bars)** They hate when you grinding, shining legit Rather see you broke than defining your gift Had dreams of a Benz and a house on a hill Now I’m close to the top, they can’t swallow the pill Fake love come quick when the money stack Same fools that laughed now they running back Talking ‘bout “bro, you remember them days?” Yeah I remember who left me in the maze Late nights, no lights in the crib Empty fridge, just hope to give Now the champagne pop, they toast to my name But I remember every joke and the shame It’s a trip how success bring heat Turn a cool handshake to deceit So I ride with my doubts and a loaded piece ‘Cause the snakes don’t sleep, they just wait and creep **Chorus (8 bars – Male R&B hook)** Why you smiling in my face but you plotting on me? Saying that you love me but you watching on me Every time I rise, you be hoping I fall I see the snakes in the grass, I see ‘em all Ohhh, I gotta keep my circle tight Day ones only in my life If you ain’t real, better stay away I see the snakes, I see the snakes **Verse 3 (16 bars)** I done lost too much to the fake embrace Seen tears fall slow on my mama’s face From the stress of the drama and the street parade Where loyalty cheap and betrayal paid Got scars from friends I would’ve died for Now I keep my heart behind iron doors No love for a Judas with a silver tongue You can’t break a soldier that’s already sprung From the bottom where the roaches crawl Now my name echo through these city halls Still humble but I’m ready for war ‘Cause the devil wear a smile I seen before If I fall, I fall standing tall and proud Middle finger high to the snake in the crowd Real recognize real when the pressure shake And the fake gon’ rattle like a damn snake **Chorus (8 bars – Male R&B hook)** Why you smiling in my face but you plotting on me? Saying that you love me but you watching on me Every time I rise, you be hoping I fall I see the snakes in the grass, I see ‘em all Ohhh, I gotta keep my circle tight Day ones only in my life If you ain’t real, better stay away I see the snakes, I see the snakes **Outro (6 bars)** Yeah… Watch your circle, watch your back Everybody ain’t your homie, that’s facts From the cradle to the grave, stay awake Keep the real close, let the fake ones break Brooklyn… Stand up