The Stakeout by Russ
The Stakeout by Russ

The Stakeout

Russ * Track #2 On There’s Really a Wolf

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The Stakeout by Russ

Release Date
Fri May 05 2017
Performed by
Russ
Produced by
Russ
Writed by
Manuel Alvarez & Russ
About

“The Stakeout” serves as Russ' second track off his first studio album, There’s Really a Wolf, where he talks about the rap game.

Over the self instrument-like beat—that Russ claims is his favorite beat on this album—he also raps about his musical craft and his relationship with his mom.

The Stakeout Lyrics

[Intro]
Yeah, yeah

[Verse 1]
Doors are openin' that were previously locked
Treat this game like any other bitch, I just need me the top
Always knew that I'd become what I'm becomin'
That one that's got the movers and shakers all in discussion (Blat, blat, blat)
Peep my percussion, it's no wonder why the bands about to come in
I see y'all fightin' but my fans about to jump in
I been calculatin', livin' in this house of patience
Quarantined myself down here, but now I'm breakin' out the basement
Ended up at Lyor's house, bein' great is a choice
Always workin' in silence, let my success make the noise
I'm on my wave now, welcome to my stakeout
The type of focus where I don't count the days, I make the days count
I can't take the same route, I got this mapped out differently
What I can get myself, I won't give you a cut to give to me
I'll give it to myself, put my family on my payroll
Conductor of my train, nothin' moves unless I say so (C'mon)

[Chorus]
I had to talk with my mom
She said, "What if you're the one you've been waitin' for?"
I treat my obstacles like stepping stones
And keep climbing and climbing some more
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

[Verse 2]
Yeah, no matter what, I never lose my ambition
I soldier through the bullshit, turn my wounds into wisdom
There's some new women itchin' for some love and attention
But I'm still scratchin' the surface of my potential
Won't let them fuck up my focus, I rarely ever like they advice
'Cause they gon' try and dim my light because I shine in they eyes
I'd rather be hated for what I am than loved for what I'm not
I wanna give my mom the world without worryin' 'bout the cost
I'm gonna make it crack, savin' rap, y'all should be ashamed of that
I'm not red or blue when I say that I cannot bang with that
Hooks, beats, verses, tell me, who the fuck can hang with that?
Rappers shootin' out the gate so fast but ain't maintainin' that
Yeah, my goals are more and more tangible
This buzz that I'm building's becomin' more and more flammable
'Bout to blow, oh yo, you should be up on this already
But in case you're not I'll let you catch up while I sip this Henny

[Chorus]
I had to talk with my mom
She said, "What if you're the one you've been waitin' for?"
I treat my obstacles like stepping stones
And keep climbing and climbing some more
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

The Stakeout Q&A

Who wrote The Stakeout's ?

The Stakeout was written by Manuel Alvarez & Russ.

Who produced The Stakeout's ?

The Stakeout was produced by Russ.

When did Russ release The Stakeout?

Russ released The Stakeout on Fri May 05 2017.

What did Russ say about this song?

In an Instagram Live explaining certain song, Russ adds:

“The Stakeout” is just about studying the game and being the student of the game and waiting on your turn to pounce. Always staying alert, always staying awake, circling around.

Who is playing the instrument in the outro?

That's me playing the Ukelele at the end of The Stakeout— RUSS (@russdiemon) May 6, 2017

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