Eternal Living
Lil POPPA Lyrics

(Mommy, India got them beats)
Introduces the song and announces the producer of the beat.

Where I'm from, they ain't have hope, they call us ignorant
Growing up in a place where people don't believe in your potential because of your surroundings.

Aha, looked at my drip, this that expensive shit
Proudly showcasing his style and success through his clothing and accessories.

He mad at me about a ho, I should've hit the bitch
Regretful for not fulfilling someone's expectations and trying to move past it.

They throwin' shots, we never catch 'em, they be quick to miss
Constantly dealing with haters and naysayers who cannot bring him down.

I'm from the slums, I ain't never have a pot to piss
Coming from poverty and facing difficulties growing up.

They gave us crumbs, how the fuck to make it out this shit?
Feeling limited by the resources given to him and his community and trying to overcome this disadvantage.

We ain't have nothin', now a nigga havin' lots of shit
Reflecting on how much his life has changed and how successful he has become.

And I still got niggas in the trap scrapin' pots and shit
Not forgetting where he came from and acknowledging the people who haven't been able to make it out yet.

I finally won, they wanna know how I'm shinin' like that
Finally achieving success and people questioning how he managed to do it.

'Cause I'm due for it, remember I was grindin' way back
Clarifying that he didn't just get lucky, but rather put in the hard work and dedication to achieve his goals.

Now I pull up in the uh, with the seat laid back
Showing off his new, luxurious lifestyle.

Now we pull up and just boom, leave a nigga where he at
Confidently asserting his superiority and success over others.

Remember where we was, now nigga, look where we at
Reflecting on how far he and his peers have come from their humble beginnings.

Remember we was sellin' drugs, now we ain't ever goin' back
Acknowledging his past and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to leave it behind.

Now everybody showin' love, but they wasn't showin' it in the past
Receiving recognition and support now that he has achieved success, despite being overlooked and underestimated in the past.

Might take a rocket outer space just so the world can kiss my ass
Feeling so accomplished that he doesn't care what others think and is willing to do whatever to prove it.

And I can't change how I'm living
Not desiring to change his lifestyle or who he is.

I ain't got no feelings
Not letting emotions get in the way of his success and progression.

I pour drank in my kidney
Using alcohol to cope and heal from the struggles he has faced.

And it's only for the healing
Desiring to find peace and comfort in his actions.

Why you come around? You ain't with me
Questioning the motives of those who didn't support him before he achieved success.

Why you come around if you gon' envy?
Feeling frustrated by others who claim to support him, but are actually envious of his success.

I just count the blessings that he sent me
Expressing gratitude for his achievements and opportunities.

I just pray to God they don't forget me
Worrying about being forgotten or losing his recognition and success.

That lifestyle stuck in my head, I ain't changin' my ways
Refusing to change himself or his mindset, even though he has achieved success.

Out there posted on the corner, I ain't ate for some days
Recalling the struggles of his past and the hunger he had to face.

I'm tired of runnin' from police, I'm just tryna get paid
Tired of the systemic struggles and oppression he has had to face and just wants to focus on his success.

And it's fuck the other side 'cause that's how we were raised
Growing up in a divided community and having an inherent distrust for others.

Summertime, we bring them drums out, like a parade
Reflecting on past experiences and celebrating past successes with others.

Left the AR in the trap, it's time to slide with them K's
Taking drastic measures for protection and not wanting to be caught off guard.

You better duck 'cause it's a drill once that chopper get sprayed
Warning others to be cautious and avoid getting involved in dangerous situations.

Ain't no remorse 'cause I got niggas layin' down in the grave
Feeling no remorse for his actions because of past trauma and losing people he cares about.

So fuck a sport, we hit the block and and in them cuts what we play
Engaging in activities that they enjoy, despite not being considered a proper 'sport'.

Runnin' out of options so I close my eyes and I pray
Feeling overwhelmed and stuck, and resorting to prayer as a form of comfort.

Just tryna find the best route, feel like I'm stuck in a maze
Feeling lost and unsure of the best route to take for continued success and progression.

I started rappin', got a check, and fell in love with the stage
Discovering his passion for music and performance after finding success through rapping.

I just pray to God that he forgive me
Asking for forgiveness for past mistakes and wrongdoings.

I did so much wrong, they want to kill me
Feeling the weight of past mistakes and fearing retaliation from those who have been wronged.

I got niggas in them trenches, they gon' drill for me
Acknowledging the loyalty of his friends and peers who will protect him, even if it means risking their own lives.

But if they all die for me, who gon' live with me?
Understanding the gravity of the sacrifices his friends are willing to make and questioning if it's worth it.

I got all this money, they wanna chill with me
Attracting others who want to be associated with his success and wealth.

But we was stuck on Evergreen, they ain't want to deal with me
Reflecting on a time when others didn't believe in him or want to associate with him because of his situation.

Now I pull up coupe shit, 2019, new shit
Comparing his current situation with how far he has come in recent years.

New phone, who this? Pocket full of blue shit
Indicating his newfound popularity and success.

Pocket full of blue strips, no Crip
Possessing large amounts of money, but not being affiliated with the Crip gang.

One shot, two hit, that bitch came off the hip
Confidently describing his shooting abilities during dangerous situations.

Brand new truck, that bitch came off the ship
Celebrating his new success and possessions, such as a brand new truck.

I let you 'round and you changed off the rip, nigga, I
Feeling betrayed by someone who he welcomed into his life and showcasing his toughness and unwillingness to let others walk all over him.

Don't forget me
Repeated comment which emphasizes the importance of recognition and remembrance.