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Tuff Times Lyrics by E-40

Revenue Retrievin’: Graveyard Shift

2011

[Intro: Bosko]
Oh whoo ohh
Yea, yea
Noo, ooohhh

[Verse 1: E-40]
It’s tuff times man
It’s tuff times, pressure bust pikes
Stressin cause ulcers gotta eat white rice
We tryna do some clean but we end up doing dirty
Us dudes now a days don’t plan on living past 30
Beef ain't neva ova it’s herit to the children
There’s damage on my soil and the sidewalks smell like urine
Saved and sanctified she was a good little girl
Got hooked back slid now she’s in the world (in the world)
In the world? yea in world means in sin
Used to speak in tongues but now she speak in gin
Ay where my scooter gotta keep my stapler with me
What you got automatic, semi in my private box Chevy

[Chorus: Bosko]
Tuff times, my baby on the respirator
No job, no food in the refrigerator
Tuff times, news say it’s gettin' worse
Gotta change, gotta put it reverse
Tuff times, tuff times (Yeah)
We gon' get through these tough times

[Verse 2: E-40]
I’m looking in my wallet I’m comin up with nothin
Today my daughter birthday but my pockets touchin
She say she wants a jumper, balloon, some cake and friends
But I can’t even do it cause I ain't got no ends
I’m fresh up out the oo up am I man not a mouse
Got a get a job before they let me out the halfway house
It’s me against the system, tryna get reformed
It’s the mind sometimes I wish that I was never born
Every time I lose my faith and get to reachin for my gun
I pick up my bible and read chronicles or psalms
I’m on my hands and knees askin God to forgive me
But Lord why do I have to pray for my enemies

[Chorus: Bosko]
Tuff times, my baby on the respirator
No job, no food in the refrigerator
Tuff times, news say it’s gettin' worse
Gotta change, gotta put it reverse
Tuff times, tuff times (Yeah)
We gon' get through these tough times

[Verse 3: E-40]
Folks be two faced, they’ll stab you in your back
With their best friend eased it happens due Jack
Take you from your family plot on your demise
Slicks lying scandalously element of surprise
My OG partna’s older sister she bout to go ballistic
She going through it cause she just found out her daughter is autistic
I told her not to worry it’s Jesus you believe in
Believe it or not everything happens for a reason
Listen to my spoke, I speak it from the heart
Ain't tardy yall I’m walt God gave me this art
To spit from the jaw and spill it from my gut
Give it to you raw unedit and uncut

[Chorus: Bosko]
Tuff times, my baby on the respirator
No job, no food in the refrigerator
Tuff times, news say it’s gettin' worse
Gotta change, gotta put it reverse
Tuff times, tuff times (Yeah)
We gon' get through these tough times

[Verse 4: Netta Brielle]
He that dwelleth from the secret place of the most high
Shall abide under the shadow of the all mighty
I will say of the Lord he is my refuge and my fortress
My God, in him will I trust
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler
And from the annoyance of pestilence
He shall cover thee with his feathers and under his wings shall thou trust
His truth will be thy shield
Thou shall not be afraid of the terror by night nor for the arrow that flieth by day
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E-40

E-40

About “Tuff Times” by E-40

Read the complete lyrics to "Tuff Times" by E-40 from the album "Revenue Retrievin’: Graveyard Shift" in 2011. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Bay Area Rap, West Coast Rap, Rap.

"Tuff Times" is performed by E-40. from the album "Revenue Retrievin’: Graveyard Shift" in 2011 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Tuff Times", explore more songs by E-40 using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Tuff Times" is credited to E-40. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Tuff Times" appears on "Revenue Retrievin’: Graveyard Shift" in 2011.

Visit the E-40 artist page at /artist/e-40 for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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