toni

Lyrics

(Beat: Gritty, slow-tempo West Coast boom-bap, heavy bass, dark piano loop)
​(Verse 1)
Yeah, yo, let me clear my throat, set the record straight
‘Bout a woman, she’s a saint, yeah, she’s worth the weight
That’s my homie Toni, yeah, the realest in the frame
Keep her name out your mouth unless you’re praising the dame
She got five kids running, yeah, they ain’t even her kin
But she mothered ‘em all, letting all that light in
While you’re out here struggling just to feed your own face
She’s managing a circus with a smile and some grace
And you want to act shady? Throwing dirt on her soul?
Man, you’re looking real stupid, losing all of your control
She’s the one who drops knowledge when I’m losing my way
When the sky turns to black and there’s no light in the day
She gives a hand, she gives advice, she’s the anchor, the rock
So if you’re talking that trash, better watch where you walk
‘Cause I’m a loyal-ass dog, I got fangs and I’m fed
Keep it up and I’ll put a bullet in your fucking head.
​(Chorus)
That’s Toni, that’s the homie, put some respect on the name
Or I’ll turn your whole existence into one hell of a game
She’s got a heart of gold, yeah, she means all the best
But fuck with her, homie, and you’ll fail the test
Yeah, keep it moving, keep it silent, keep it pushing along
‘Cause the second that I hear you singing a different song
It’s curtains, it’s closed, yeah, it’s lights out for you
I’m a ride-or-die soldier, and you’re just a sucker, it’s true.
​(Verse 2)
See, she’s been through the ringer, yeah, she’s walked through the fire
While you’re busy being fake, being a fraud, being a liar
The Oso landslide? Yeah, that shit left a scar
Lost her nephews, her brother-in-law, yeah, she’s traveled that far
Into the dark, through the mud, where the shadows all creep
Where the mountain took the lives, where the memories sleep
She held her head high, kept her spirit intact
While you’re crying ‘bout your rent, she’s enduring the fact
That life is a bitch, but she handles the pain
Better than you ever could, sunshine or the rain
So if you think you’re tough, if you think you’re the man
Talking down on her journey? I’ve got a different plan
I’m a bust your fucking lips, leave ‘em shattered and blue
Then I’m breaking your hips, leaving no part of you
I’ll crack your torso, yeah, leave you twisted and sore
You won’t ever wanna run your mouth about her anymore.
​(Verse 3)
Sarcasm? You want some? Oh, you’re a genius, right?
Talking shit behind her back, hiding out of the light?
Must be nice to be perfect, must be nice to be you
With your gossip-filled mouth and your point of view
But here’s a tip, from a friend, keep your eyes on the street
‘Cause that’s where you’ll end up, right beneath my feet
If she’s got enemies—which I doubt, ‘cause she’s kind
Then it’s death to ‘em all, yeah, they’re losing their mind
She’s a queen in the concrete, she’s a force to behold
While your story is hollow, hers is worth more than gold
So take this warning, this advice, keep it tucked in your brain
Don’t be the reason I gotta unleash all this pain
‘Cause I’m loyal to Toni, that’s a bond that don’t break
And you’re just a mistake that the world’s gonna shake.
​(Outro)
Yeah.
Toni.
The real ones know.
And if you ain't one of the real ones...
You're just a target.
Don't get it twisted.
We ride for the heart.
We ride for the strong.
And we definitely, definitely don't let it slide.
Keep that same energy when you see me in person.
Better yet, don't.
(Beat fades out with a heavy, ominous bass hit)