On his first release of 2021, Saba continues the theme of his latest releases, with another two-track package.
On the first part of the package, Saba paints two different pictures and surroundings for each verse. In the first verse Saba rap about an epiphany he had in California about his rough upb...
[Intro]
Ayy, ayy, ayy
[Verse 1]
I was in West Oakland, California, when I found out about a piece of me
All this solitude around, I'm starting to see when I’m alone, the shit I think
I come from the part of town not talked about, but chalk get outlined if you blink
I can't go outside today, that shine'll fade, and that go along with my peace
All these energies and entities, and people that just want shit from me
I can’t make this up, the luxuries of being broke as fuck been escapin'
Not to sound ungrateful 'bout the blessings, but my best days are all in my past
I been workin' like a slave, I'm proud to say now lil' bitch I'm in my bag, ayy
[Chorus]
And it ain't a ziplock, wеnt and got a wristwatch
Cop’ll never respond, anytimе I risk my life
Clocking out, the tic toc, watch it all on TikTok
I’m willin' to bet it all, I’m willin' to risk my life
And it ain't a ziplock, went and got a wristwatch
Cop'll never respond, anytime I risk my life
Clocking out, the tic toc, watch it all on TikTok
I’m willin' to bet it all, I'm willin' to risk my life
Mm, yeah, yeah
[Verse 2]
I was in Bronx, New York, when I decided this the type of life that I'd live
I make sacrifices, what the fuck you writing for? You know you do not give
I got right back on my feet, I fell face first, the first time I'll admit, I did
Took a couple years for me to feel like I did not fall upon all deaf ears
Niggas wanna wait, but I call that fear
At least I got a place for if all else fails
Nigga, I went on a date, told her call that Lyft
I told her, “Lose my line and don't call back here"
Yeah, I'm 'bout to lose my mind, I got all that care
They listen to me rhyme and can't hold back tears
Gamble on a life, but it won't be fair
Trade it all for some sand and a beach chair
[Chorus]
And it ain't a ziplock, went and got a wristwatch
Cop'll never respond, anytime I risk my life
Clocking out, the tic toc, watch it all on TikTok
I'm willin' to bet it all, I'm willin' to risk my life
And it ain't a ziplock, went and got a wristwatch
Cop'll never respond, anytime I risk my life
Clocking out, the tic toc, watch it all on TikTok (TikTok)
I'm willin' to bet it all, I'm willin' to risk my life
Ziplock was written by Saba.
Ziplock was produced by Coop The Truth & D. Phelps.