Dalitso on the Block

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[Intro]
[low vocal register]
Dalitso
You already know who it is
Mm
Let me tell you ’bout bro

[Verse 1]
Dalitso step on the block, that’s trouble
Trackie on, hood up, moves so subtle
Three phones ping, that’s triple, double
Still pray Nan don’t see this struggle
Came from a one-bed, four-man pack
Mum at the sink, back half bent, that’s facts
He swore down “I’ma flip this stack”
Turn pain to a plan, never turn his back
Bus rides late with the creased up creps
Cold nights, raindrops leak in the steps
Heart full rage, still show respect
’Cause the love in the ends don’t always protect

[Chorus]
Dalitso on the block, that’s pressure (pressure)
Eyes on him when he change that weather (weather)
Came from the dirt, now he move so clever
Told his mum, “One day, you won’t stress ever”
Dalitso, Dalitso, that’s my bro (that’s bro)
Ten toes down when it’s fast or slow (stay close)
Name in the streets and the chat back home
Dalitso on the block, but he aiming for gold

[Verse 2]
He seen friends turn opps, then ghosts
Seen man brag, then lose it all most
He seen tears in his sister’s coat
’Cause the bailiff knocked, near took that home
So he hit that grind with a hurt in chest
Still laugh with the mandem, still feel blessed
Still keep pics of his dad in vest
Say a lil prayer when the sun goes west
Late-night talk with his girl on mute
“Do you love me or you love my route?”
He don’t know, so he watch that proof
’Cause the snakes wear smiles and designer boots

[Chorus]
Dalitso on the block, that’s pressure (pressure)
Eyes on him when he change that weather (weather)
Came from the dirt, now he move so clever
Told his mum, “One day, you won’t stress ever”
Dalitso, Dalitso, that’s my bro (that’s bro)
Ten toes down when it’s fast or slow (stay close)
Name in the streets and the chat back home
Dalitso on the block, but he aiming for gold

[Bridge]
[whispered vocals]
If you know, then you know ’bout D
From the back of the bus to the front seat
From “hold this pack” to “sign this sheet”
From the cold estate to a calm, clean suite

[Chorus]