[Hook: Samples]
“So now the pressure’s on” - Sample from [?]
“We’re gonna have to work” - Sample from [?]
“And, uh” - Sample from [?]
“That would be the, uh” - Sample from [?]
“Blah, blah, blah” - Sample from [?]
“Before we move on and back to, like, the regular show here” - Sample from [?]
“Oh, I’m suggesting perhaps” - Sample from [?]

[Verse 1: L.I.F.E. Long]
Let’s start off with the proper intro. First
L.I.F.E. Long heard through blocks like shots burst
Repping the city of NY, claiming my turf
Live from inside the belly, where survival hurts
Feeling the stress and hunger pains (Nah’mean?)
Surviving to keep peace of mind and maintain (Maintain)
Roll with the punches thrown at my frame
I’m bobbing and weaving, slap-boxing with time
This world moves too fast. Rewind
There’s no way you’re going back. Strictly forward
Everything’s mapped out for you to analyze, record
Take heed in your position in this war
It’s either get got or get yours
I want more, so I fight, retaliate, rebuttal
Struggle with the hustle and bustle, swinging knuckles
Dodging trouble, creeping on shaky grounds soon to crumble
[Hook: Samples]
“It’s like” - Sample from [?]
“So now the pressure’s on” - Sample from [?]
“We’re gonna have to work” - Sample from [?]
“And, uh” - Sample from [?]
“That would be the, uh” - Sample from [?]
“Blah, blah, blah” - Sample from [?]
“Before we move on and back to, like, the regular show here” - Sample from [?]
“Oh, I’m suggesting perhaps we can” - Sample from [?]
“Rise the fuck up” - Sample from [?]
“You know what that means now?” - Sample from [?]
“Yeah” - Sample from [?]
“But let me explain my point here” - Sample from [?]
“I’ll tell you why” - Sample from [?]
“Why?” - Sample from [?]
“It’s real, n***a” - Sample from [?]
“I’ll tell you why” - Sample from [?]
“Why?” - Sample from [?]
“It’s real, n***a” - Sample from [?]

[Verse 2: L.I.F.E. Long]
It’s like a jungle out there—beware
Snakes slithering sheisty, plus vultures in air
Picking your pocket for all what it’s worth
Nine out of ten ain’t clean, got dirt underneath fingernails
That soon prevail. What’s hidden behind the mask?
New tales. The shocking truth wet, standing on third rails
Living amongst populations of persons in poverty
Dealing with it, picking up the pieces properly
We all want a slice of the cheese pie
Some even go all-out and get trapped
Make a wrong move, watch your neck snap
When you lose, 9-to-5ers sling crack
Some burn chronic cess to kick back, max relax
Sex in the city: one-night second sessions
Long as you got game, honeys undressing
(Come on. Bring that back)
[Hook: Samples]
“So they went down into the subway and took an uptown train. It was too late” - [?]
“Before we move on and back to, like, the regular show here” - Sample from [?]
“Oh, I’m suggesting perhaps we can” - Sample from [?]
“Rise the fuck up” - Sample from [?]
“You know what that means now?” - Sample from [?]
“Yeah” - Sample from [?]
“But let me explain my point here” - Sample from [?]
“I’ll tell you why” - Sample from [?]
“Why?” - Sample from [?]
“It’s real, n***a” - Sample from [?]
“Absolutely right. And that’s a good one” - Sample from [?]

[Verse 3: L.I.F.E. Long]
Don’t push me. I’m close to the edge
Myself like a million others balancing on a ledge
Staying ahead of the game, never stagnating movements
Constant building and stay focused, elevation for improvement
Put my two cents in ‘cause everything counts (No doubt)
Thoughts drop like deposits in Citibank accounts
Watch the flows add up, increasing the clout
No matter what profession, it’s all about progression
Increasing levels, utilizing the mind as a weapon
In all circumstances, repping to the fullest potential
Instrumentals, Ste-Lo tracks for these express thoughts driven well
To sell enough units for pockets to swell
Ring bells for chickens when they see me
It’s L-I-F-E living in full effect, Long
Maintaining, freaking beats just to eat. Come on