ES Tales – English Lyrics

• By: Jay Rock
• Album: REDEMPTION

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the raw, compelling narratives of street life through Jay Rock's "ES Tales." This track offers a vivid linguistic journey into the realities of East Side Los Angeles, making it a powerful song to learn about urban storytelling and the impactful use of language in hip-hop. Its authentic portrayal of experiences and emotions makes it particularly special for understanding cultural nuances and powerful expression in English.

[English]

[VIDEO GAME SOUNDS]

♪ ♪

♪ I CAN'T GET ALL OF YOU IN IT ♪

♪ BIG SHOTS, HARDCORE DRUGS ♪

♪ EVERYTHING CROOKED, WHAT YOU THOUGHT THIS WAS? ♪

♪ STEAM POT, TURNED POWDER INTO ROCK ♪

♪ PLAN GO SOUR, THAT'S HOW YOU GET GOT ♪

♪ AWW SHIT, GOT IT POPPIN' INTO BRICKS ♪

♪ PART OF PLAYING COOL NOW IT'S TIME TO GET RICH ♪

♪ KEEP IN MIND, NEVER WALK 'ROUND BLIND ♪

♪ I CAN'T GET ALL OF YOU IN IT ♪

♪ ALL THAT BACK AND FORTH GETS ME HOT SOMETIMES ♪

♪ WANNA SEE SOMEBODY GET KNOCKED OUT, JUST BOX ONE-TIME, SHIT ♪

♪ CATCH A FADE, CATCH A FADE, IT AIN'T NOTHIN' ♪

♪ GET YOUR HEAD UP, AT THE GYM, BRING YOUR KNUCKLES ♪

♪ LOOK, I'M DEEP INSIDE THE PROJECTS WHERE IT'S BRACKIN' AT, YOU KNOW THE ZIP ♪

♪ WHERE WE TAKE A QUARTER PIECE, FLIP IT, 'TIL THE CORNER LIT ♪

♪ A1 YOLA, THAT FRESH OVER THE BORDER SHIT ♪

♪ SHOOT OUTS AND ABORTIONS, SITUATIONS SO UNFORTUNATE ♪

♪ I KNEW A NIGGA, DOIN' DOUBLE DIGITS, BUST THE HEAD WIDE ♪

♪ FOR ANOTHER NIGGA, WHO'S SCARED TO REP HIS SET RIGHT ♪

♪ NOW IN SOLITARY, DOIN' PUSH UPS BY HIS BEDSIDE ♪

♪ ALL HE WANT IS A GREEN DOT, HIS HOMIE KEEPIN' HIMSELF FLY ♪

♪ DON'T COME AROUND WITHOUT YOUR PASS, NIGGAS ON THEY TIP ♪

♪ ZERO TOLERANCE ON NIGGAS MONEY, NIGGAS WANT THEY SHIT ♪

♪ DON'T START NOTHING WITHOUT YOUR BLOWER, THAT'S A ONE WAY TRIP ♪

♪ SIX FEET UNDER, REAL LIFE, THAT'S ALL GUNPLAY IS ♪

♪ THAT IS THAT HOOD SHIT, WHEN YOUNG NIGGAS ON THAT MISUNDERSTOOD SHIT ♪

♪ JUMPIN' OUT OF SMOKIN' RENTALS, KS WITH THE WOOD GRIPS ♪

♪ BITCHES FOR THEM BANK STATEMENTS WILL COME AND HIT A FULL SPLIT ♪

♪ DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD, DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD BITCH? ♪

♪ DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD, DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD BITCH? ♪

♪ DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD, DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD BITCH? ♪

♪ DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD, DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD BITCH? ♪

♪ I CAN'T GET ALL OF YOU IN IT ♪

♪ NIGGAS JAW-JACKING, THEY AIN'T ON THAT HOOD SHIT ♪

♪ BITCH WE 'BOUT THAT ACTION, ON THAT WISH YOU WOULD SHIT ♪

♪ ALL RED FLAGS, SWAG ON TEN ♪

♪ WE AIN'T IN THE CLUB, WE CAN'T GET OUR GOODS IN ♪

♪ SO WE IN THE HOOD, LITUATIONS LOOK GRIM ♪

♪ ONE TIME CIRCLIN' FOR COLORS OF YOUR SKIN ♪

♪ BLACK LIVES MATTER OUT HERE, NO WAY ♪

♪ COPS GET PROMOTIONS WHILE THE FAMILY GOTTA PRAY ♪

♪ IT'S FUCKED UP, CAN'T EXPLAIN, BABIES ALL IN A DUMP TRUCK ♪

♪ IT'S ALL ABOUT THAT MONEY MANE, MISS ME WITH THAT TRUMP STUFF ♪

♪ TRYNA MAKE A DOLLAR OUTTA FIFTEEN, DON'T GET FUCKED UP ♪

♪ IT'S SHAKE IN THE BAG, GET A BUD THEN YOU LUCKED UP ♪

♪ YOU FAKIN', YOU MAD, YOU GOT A ISSUE, YOU GET FUCKED UP ♪

♪ GET LAID ON YO' ASS, YOU FEELING BAD, YOUR BLUNT'S CRUSHED UP ♪

♪ WE IN THE SET, JUST BICKIN' IT LIKE THE COSBYS ♪

♪ TRYNA GET DOPE, LIVE HAPPY DAYS LIKE CHACHI ♪

♪ IF YOU GET A CALL FROM PAPI, THAT'S LIKE JESUS CALLIN' ♪

♪ ALL YOU DO IS EXECUTE, NEXT TEN SEASONS BALLIN' ♪

♪ YOU CAN GET THE WORLD, STAY LOYAL, WHY YOU EVEN TRIP? ♪

♪ DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD, DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD BITCH? ♪

♪ DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD, DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD BITCH? ♪

♪ DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD, DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD BITCH? ♪

♪ DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD, DON'T YOU KNOW NO GOOD BITCH? ♪

♪ I CAN'T GET ALL OF YOU IN IT ♪

♪ ♪

[VIDEO GAME SOUNDS]

C'MON!

MAN C'MON BRO GO OUTSIDE BRO... IT'S TIME TO GO OUTSIDE MAN.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
crooked /ˈkrʊkɪd/ B1	adjective - bent or twisted out of shape; dishonest
sour /ˈsaʊər/ A2	adjective - tasting acidic; unpleasant
poppin /ˈpɒpɪn/ B2	verb - to make a short, sharp sound; to be popular
fade /feɪd/ B1	verb - to gradually disappear or become less
brackin /ˈbrækɪn/ C1	verb - slang for happening intensely
flip /flɪp/ A2	verb - to turn over; to sell quickly
abortion /əˈbɔrʃən/ B2	noun - the termination of a pregnancy
solitary /ˈsɒlɪtəri/ B2	adjective - alone; isolated
blower /ˈbloʊər/ B1	noun - a device that blows air; slang for a gun
grim /ɡrɪm/ B1	adjective - dark and gloomy; serious
lit /lɪt/ B2	adjective - slang for exciting or excellent
swag /swæɡ/ B1	noun - stylish confidence; stolen goods
loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ A2	adjective - faithful and devoted
execute /ˈɛksɪkjuːt/ B2	verb - to carry out a plan; to kill
blunt /blʌnt/ B1	noun - a cigar filled with marijuana; straightforward