Vince Staples delivers a vivid narrative that intertwines themes of street life, legal struggles, and survival in a gritty urban environment. The lyrics evoke the constant tension between illicit activities and the looming presence of law enforcement, as represented by the "Fed chirp" and "the DA." The relay metaphor underscores the cyclical nature of escaping immediate danger only to face ongoing challenges. References to historical figures like Bunchy Carter and Karenga highlight racial tensions and the perilous balance of power. Vince paints a picture of life's complexities, where education and crime intersect, as seen in the story of the woman with a BA and a challenging personal situation. Ultimately, the track conveys the precariousness of living on the edge, the importance of vigilance, and the grim reality of potential incarceration affecting family dynamics.
Relay
Lyrics
Fed chirp on Skinner (Skinner)
Got blurped with the hammer
Yeah, I ain't playin' with the DA
I'm finna hit the corner, do a relay (Hit the corner, do a)
Fed chirp on Skinner (Skinner)
Got blurped with the hammer (Hammer)
Yeah, I ain't playin' with the DA
I'm finna hit the corner, do a relay (Hit the corner, do a)
Do you really wanna know about some gangsta shit?
In the city, sittin' pretty where it's dangerous
Watch me talk that Bunchy Carter, that Karenga shit
Watch your back, or boy, these crackers try to hang you quick
Baby, let me break the levees, I'ma hit the spot
It be tricky when that getcha, getcha, getcha, got
She so pretty in the face, ass, titties, and the waist
Pull up, tryna get a taste and she get you popped
Fed chirp on Skinner (Skinner)
Got blurped with the hammer
Yeah, I ain't playin' with the DA
I'm finna hit the corner, do a relay (Hit the corner, do a)
Fed chirp on Skinner (Skinner)
Got blurped with the hammer (Hammer)
Yeah, I ain't playin' with the DA
I'm finna hit the corner, do a relay (Hit the corner, do a)
Baby went to Howard, got a BA
Had her baby shower in her PJs
Got her baby daddy for a GTA (She on the road, yeah)
On the GTL, tryna beat the case (That nigga bold, yeah)
Crime, he kept it silent, least that's what he say (That nigga told, yeah)
From direct deposit to the lawyer plate (That money old, yeah)
If he fuck around and take the stand on her dude
He gon' have to raise his baby from the visitin' room
Fed chirp on Skinner (Skinner)
Got blurped with the hammer
Yeah, I ain't playin' with the DA
I'm finna hit the corner, do a relay (Hit the corner, do a)
Fed chirp on Skinner (Skinner)
Got blurped with the hammer (Hammer)
Yeah, I ain't playin' with the DA
I'm finna hit the corner, do a relay (Hit the corner, do a)
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Writer(s): Vincent Jamal Staples, Marvin Thomas
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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