Thug Life – English Lyrics

• By: Nipsey Hussle, Young Thug
• Album: Slauson Boy 2

Lyrics & Translation

Explore Nipsey Hussle's inspiring journey from the streets to success with "Thug Life," featuring Young Thug. This track offers a glimpse into Nipsey's mindset, emphasizing the importance of patience and perseverance. Learn how Nipsey combined lyrical depth with a soulful sound, creating a unique listening experience that motivates and inspires.

[English]

Turn me up some

Nips!

That's hustle

Look, what up?

Thug!

Sip on Actavis

Was on my grind, it was my time

I ain't think twice, I paid that price and we did this, nigga

Reached every goal I actually set

I had to sit back down and rearrange that list, nigga

Now I'm out here gettin' rich

You know a nigga gotta talk my shit

And now we out here gettin' rich

You know a nigga gotta talk my shit

Thug

I still flexin', bitch on the flyest

No cereal but she like my pops

I just might drop her down from the sky

'Cause she got birdies, yeah, he supplyin', baby

Hustle is so clean like I got Tide in it, baby

Ass so fat she got Stevie eyein' it, baby

What!?

And I'ma try to treat it green like the Navy

Baby bottle, no babies

Milkin' all these bitches like they pregnant, patience

And I'm the type of nigga that'll get mad 'bout what you sayin'

So watch what you sayin'

'Cause I keep neighbors with me, baby

On a small, I need double D's

Lots of sisters and brothers so they never notice

Nipsey

Was on my grind, it was my time

I ain't think twice, I paid that price and we did this, nigga

Reached every goal I actually set

I had to sit back down and rearrange that list, nigga

Now I'm out here gettin' rich

You know a nigga gotta talk my shit

And now we out here gettin' rich

You know a nigga gotta talk my shit

Police throw 'em at me, charges never stick

Fuckin' niggas up in Vegas like Pac in '96

11 past 11, she told me make a wish

Told me, "Pass the blunt, you always tryna neck this shit"

Posted at the Shell, leanin' on my shit

Bitches pullin' up, we like a hundred somethin' thick

Dice game crackin', threw a hundred licks

You know a nigga gotta talk my shit

When I was lookin' for a pot to piss

Posted on the block with all my Crips

Thought a hundred racks was gettin' rich

And risk a hundred years to hit a lick

They said it take patience to get rich

But I always knew one day I would do it big, and I did

Was on my grind, it was my time

I ain't think twice, I paid that price and we did this, nigga

Reached every goal I actually set

I had to sit back down and rearrange that list, nigga

Now I'm out here gettin' rich

You know a nigga gotta talk my shit

And now we out here gettin' rich

You know a nigga gotta talk my shit

I still flexin', bitch on the flyest

No cereal but she like my pops

I just might drop her down from the sky

'Cause she got birdies, yeah, he supplyin', baby

Hustle is so clean like I got Tide in it, baby

Ass so fat she got Stevie eyein' it, baby

What!?

And I'ma try to treat it green like the Navy

Baby bottle, no babies

Milkin' all these bitches like they pregnant, patience

And I'm the type of nigga that'll get mad 'bout what you sayin'

So watch what you sayin'

'Cause I keep neighbors with me, baby

On a small, I need double D's

Lots of sisters and brothers so they never notice

Nipsey

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ B2	noun - energetic effort to achieve a goal, often in business or street life verb - to work hard, especially in a quick‑moving, often informal way; also to engage in illicit activity
grind /ɡraɪnd/ B2	verb - to work persistently and tirelessly, especially to earn money noun - the act of working hard or the daily routine of hustling
rich /rɪtʃ/ A2	adjective - having a lot of money or valuable possessions
goal /ɡoʊl/ B1	noun - an aim or desired result
price /praɪs/ B1	noun - the amount of money expected, required, or given for something verb - to assign a monetary value to something
list /lɪst/ A2	noun - a series of items written or printed consecutively verb - to make a list of; to include in a list
flex /flɛks/ B2	verb - to show off or display something conspicuously, especially wealth or success
fly /flaɪ/ B2	verb - in slang, to move quickly, stylishly or confidently; to be impressive adjective - cool, fashionable, impressive (slang)
birdie /ˈbɜːr.di/ B2	noun - slang for a small woman’s breast; also a term in golf for a score one under par
supply /səˈplaɪ/ B1	verb - to provide or furnish something needed noun - the stock of goods available for sale or use
tide /taɪd/ B1	noun - the regular rise and fall of the sea level; metaphorically a prevailing trend or mood
fat /fæt/ A2	adjective - having a large amount of flesh or body mass; also slang for someone attractive
green /ɡriːn/ A2	adjective - of the color between blue and yellow; also slang for money or environmentally friendly
navy /ˈneɪ.vi/ B2	noun - the branch of a nation's armed forces that conducts operations at sea
bottle /ˈbɒt.əl/ A2	noun - a container, typically of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck, used for liquids
pregnant /ˈprɛɡ.nənt/ B1	adjective - carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the body
patience /ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/ B2	noun - the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset
risk /rɪsk/ B2	noun - the possibility of loss, injury, or other adverse outcome verb - to expose to danger, harm or loss
lick /lɪk/ C1	noun - slang: a successful robbery or theft, especially one that yields a large profit verb - slang: to defeat or outdo someone, especially in a quick manner
dice /daɪs/ A2	noun - a small cube marked with numbers used in gambling or games verb - to cut into small cubes (as in ‘dice the onions’)

Key Grammar Structures

• Was on my grind, it was my time

  ➔ Past continuous tense (Was + -ing) and emphasis with 'it was'

  ➔ The past continuous tense indicates an action in progress in the past. 'It was' is used for emphasis, highlighting the significance of the time.

• I ain't think twice, I paid that price and we did this, nigga

  ➔ Contraction ('ain't'), past simple tense ('paid', 'did')

  ➔ The use of 'ain't' is a colloquial contraction of 'am not', 'is not', or 'are not'. The past simple tense describes completed actions in the past.

• Reached every goal I actually set

  ➔ Past simple tense ('reached', 'set')

  ➔ The past simple tense is used to describe a completed action in the past.

• I had to sit back down and rearrange that list, nigga

  ➔ Modal verb 'had to' expressing obligation, infinitive ('sit', 'rearrange')

  ➔ 'Had to' indicates a past obligation. The infinitives 'sit' and 'rearrange' follow the modal verb.

• Now I'm out here gettin' rich

  ➔ Present continuous tense ('I'm gettin')

  ➔ The present continuous tense describes an action happening now, or around now.

• You know a nigga gotta talk my shit

  ➔ 'Gotta' (contraction of 'got to') expressing necessity or strong obligation

  ➔ 'Gotta' indicates a strong sense of obligation or necessity, often used in informal contexts.

• I still flexin', bitch on the flyest

  ➔ Present continuous tense ('flexin')

  ➔ The present continuous tense ('flexin') describes an action in progress, often emphasizing a habitual or ongoing state.

• Police throw 'em at me, charges never stick

  ➔ Present tense ('throw', 'stick')

  ➔ The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions or general truths.

• Posted at the Shell, leanin' on my shit

  ➔ Past participle used as an adjective ('Posted')

  ➔ The past participle 'Posted' is used to describe a state or condition.