Soul Survivor

Young Jeezy

About Soul Survivor

"Soul Survivor" is the second single of American rapper Young Jeezy, and appears on the 2005 album Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101. The song features Akon. This song is featured on Def Jam: Icon, a video game for the Xbox 360, a video game Young Jeezy appears in as himself providing his own voice and likeness and is a playable character. It was also featured on the Bones episode "The Man in the Wall".


Year:
2005
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Convict
Akon and Young Jeezy
Tryin' to take it easy
Only way to go
And so (Let's get it!)

If you lookin' for me I'll be on the block
With my thang cocked possibly sittin' on a drop now
Cause I'm a rider (yeah)
I'm just a soul survivor (yeah)

Cause everybody know the game don't stop
Tryin' to make it to the top for your ass get popped now
If you a rider (yeah)
Or just a soul survivor (yeah)

(Let's get it) I can't sleep, we livin' in Hell (yeah)
First they, give us the work then they throw us in jail (Ayy)
Road trip ya, I'm trafficking in the white
Please Lord don't let me go to jail tonight (yeah)
Who me?? I'm a soul survivor
Ask about 'em in the street, the boy Jeezy a rider (Jeezy a rider)
A hundred grand on my wrist, yeah life sucks (ha ha)
F*ck the club, dawg, I rather count a million bucks (Ayy)

If you lookin' for me I'll be on the block
With my thang cocked possibly sittin' on a drop now
Cause I'm a rider (yeah)
I'm just a soul survivor (yeah)

Another day, another dolla (dolla)
Same block, same nigga, same part, same green
I guess we got the same dreams (Ayy)
Or is it the same nightmares (nightmares)
We let the thugs do it for us, we don't cry tears (that's right)
Real niggas don't budge
When mail man got his time he shot birds at the judge (yeah)
I'm knee deep in the game
So when it's time to read up, I'm knee deep in the 'caine (damn)
Real talk, look, I'm tellin' you main (tellin' you main)
If you get jammed up don't mention my name
Forgive me Lord - I know I ain't livin' right
Gotta feed the block, niggaz starvin', they got appetites (ayy)
And this is everyday, it never gets old (old)
Thought I was a juvenile stuck to the G-Code (yeah)
This ain't a rap song, nigga this is my life (this is my life)
And if the hood was a battlefield then I'd earn stripes (yeah)

If you lookin' for me I'll be on the block
With my thang cocked possibly sittin' on a drop now
Cause I'm a rider (yeah)
I'm just a soul survivor (yeah)

Gotta watch your every move 'cause them eyes be on you (eyes be on you)
Gotta drive real cool when them pie's be on you (pie's be on you)
Just because we stack paper and we ball outrageous (ball outrageous)
Them alphabet boards gotta us under surveillance (ayy)
Like animals they lock us in cages
The same nigga that's a star when you put 'em on stages
I ain't cheat, played the hand I was dealt
Tried to tax the grand pearl when I got it myself
(Let's get it) No nuts, no glory (no glory)
My biography, you damn right, the true story (yeah)
Set the city on fire, and I didn't even try (try)
Run these streets all day, I can sleep when I die (ayy)

Cause if you lookin' for me you you can find me
On the block disobeyin' the law
Real G, thoroughbred from the streets
Pants saggin' with my gun in my draws
Just to keep on movin' now
Just to keep on movin' now
Just to keep on movin' now
Just to keep on movin' now

If you lookin' for me I'll be on the block
With my thang cocked possibly sittin' on a drop now
Cause I'm a rider (yeah)
I'm just a soul survivor (yeah)

If you lookin' for me I'll be on the block
With my thang cocked possibly sittin' on a drop now
Cause I'm a rider (yeah)
I'm just a soul survivor (yeah)

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Young Jeezy

Jay Wayne Jenkins (born October 12, 1977), better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America (USDA) and a former member of BMF (Black Mafia Family). He began his career in 2001 under an independent label and joined Boyz 'N Da Hood in 2005, the same year his solo major label debut Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 was released. Its single "Soul Survivor", which featured Akon, became a top-ten hit in the US. more »

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Written by: Jay Jenkins, Aliaune Thiam

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Soul Survivor" is a track from Young Jeezy's debut album, "Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101," which was released in 2005.
Collaboration
This track is a collaboration between Young Jeezy and the American R&B artist Akon. This was one of the most successful collaborations for both artists.
Chart Performance
"Soul Survivor" is Jeezy's highest-charting single in the United States, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Benny Boom, depicts scenes from a post-apocalyptic world interspersed with footage of Young Jeezy and Akon.
Theme
The lyrics of "Soul Survivor" revolve around surviving tough situations, particularly referencing the struggles faced by individuals involved in illegal activities.
Certification
In 2009, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it sold over a million units in the US.
Genre
"Soul Survivor" is a blend of southern hip hop and gangsta rap, with distinct elements of R&B through Akon's vocals.
Cultural Impact
Aside from its commercial success, the song achieved an iconic status within hip hop culture due to its relatable lyrics about hustling and survival.
Sample
The song contains an interpolation from "Paid in Full" by Rakim, who is often considered one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Cover Versions
Many artists have performed covers or reinterpreted "Soul Survivor" in their own styles, making it a popular choice for remixes.
Controversy
"Soul Survivor" faced some controversy due to its graphic content and lyrics in relation to crime and hustling, a common criticism targeted towards gangsta rap.

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