Gucci Mane's song "On The Way" is a collaboration with MPA Duke and Young Thug. The song portrays a lifestyle of criminal activities and street credibility, commonly found in trap music. The lyrics speak about the narrator and his crew engaging in illegal activities, such as drug trafficking and violence. The hook emphasizes their readiness to serve their enemies and their connection to dangerous individuals known as "goons." Young Thug's verse continues this theme, with references to his fashionable lifestyle and wealth. He boasts about his expensive alligator shoes and his association with riches. He also mentions having a gun with him at all times and his disregard for consequences. MPA Duke's verse showcases his confidence and dedication to his criminal lifestyle. He asserts his position in the front line, ready to take action. He and Gucci Mane are both described as having high ambitions and no limits or alternatives. He uses metaphors to describe their illegal endeavors, such as "reeling ducks in" and "washing machine all that money." Overall, "On The Way" depicts a ruthless, fearless, and money-driven mindset commonly associated with the trap music genre. The song showcases Gucci Mane's and his collaborators' street credibility and their willingness to engage in criminal activities to maintain their status and wealth.
