Painting Pictures Lyrics

[Intro]
Holding back, no
Go without you
I don't wanna be with you

Uh, uh (Ayy, 40, what that is?)

[Verse 1]
Lil Wooski ain't your average teen, he see the opps, gon' bang it out
He know exactly how to hit they block like that's his favorite route
Ayy, lil' nigga, if you send some shots, you better make it count
RPs touch his brain cells, rearrange his scalp
They killed Lamp, he took three with him, they all know what your name about
Ain't see you in so long, it's like your voice is slowly fadin' out
Love my niggas right or wrong, no, I would never trade 'em out
Ain't thuggin' 'cause he mean it, these lil' niggas in a race for clout
Block died, we threw up X's, TimTim died, we thrеw up T's
Twin 'nem died, we bangin' L's, I wish that thеy ain't never leave

For Killa, K's to the brain, I'm scorin' if I catch the G's
Forever stuntin' like I'm Durb, I keep a few tricks up my sleeve

[Interlude]
God, I know I'm nothin' like them
I'm just different, I'm built different
I feel as if we all got a purpose and we all special in some way
But me, my potential is unmatched
I'm the chosen one
But only time'll tell, long live the guys
Uh
[Verse 2]
Say, "Fuck the opposites," but deep down, we really all alike
Since the elementary, our elders gave us small advice
This shit could lead to death and jail, it's crazy how they all was right
I was playin' AAU with Ed, it was ball is life
Wish I could've warned him in advance 'fore he lost his life
Game time, call troopers for backup before we call for Christ
Was real to him whole time while he sharpened his knife
He put it in my back for racks, ain't know his heart had a price
Everything done in the dark gon' come to light
Tryna choose your thoughts over your feelings, that's the hardest fight
Had to prove 'em wrong, they said my dreams was out of sight
Now it's 50K up in my jeans on chartered flights
And we rock the hardest ice

[Outro]
Holding back, no
Go without you
I don't wanna be with you, yeah

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About

Genius Annotation

“Painting Pictures” sees Chicago rapper Polo G rap about his close friends and the ones he has lost over a piano-based trap beat, proclaiming his superiority and looking back on gang life before fame.

It was initially previewed in the announcement of Polo’s third studio album, Hall of Fame, and it later would find its place as the project’s introduction track.

Three days after the track’s release, it received a Ryan Lynch-directed music video shot on his home block. It is dedicated to Polo’s lost friend Edward Bryant, who he alludes to twice on the track.

Q&A

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How did this track perform on the Billboard charts?
Genius Answer

“Painting Pictures” debuted at #59 on the Hot 100 during the charting week of June 26, 2021.

What certifications has this song received?
Genius Answer

On March 27, 2024, “Painting Pictures” was certified gold by the RIAA.

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