Life Goes On
Life's Journey Unveiled: Darrin Lee Jr.'s Reflection on Struggle and Triumph
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This one's for all my ex-girlfriends in high school, that got with them lames
This is dedicated to the speaker's ex-girlfriends in high school who chose other guys over him.
cnd my high school principal who hated to see a black boy run for Junior Class President
Acknowledging the high school principal who disapproved of a black boy running for Junior Class President.
This one's for you
A continuation of the dedication to the mentioned individuals.
Yo,, it was the summer, early afternoon
Reflecting on a summer afternoon in the past.
Back when grams, had plastic in da living room
Recalling a time when the speaker's grandmother had plastic covering the living room furniture.
When I shared a RC Cola and Faya pop
Sharing simple pleasures like RC Cola and Faygo pop with siblings.
With my brothas and my sistas, now we sharin' gwuap!!
Now experiencing financial success together with brothers and sisters.
Yeah, pops I know u p***** ‘cuz I know what you did
Acknowledging the father's discomfort, possibly due to past actions.
The innocent, how you could you touch up on some little kids
Expressing disappointment in a family member's inappropriate actions involving children.
c family of pain, I hate I got this nigga name
Feeling burdened by the family's painful history and the father's negative influence.
Just pray my life against the grain, ‘cuz life goes on
Praying for strength to live a life against societal norms because life continues despite challenges.
Money power, money, da power
Highlighting the allure and potential pitfalls of money, power, and fame, with a reminder not to forget one's roots.
cnd the fame, money, power, fame
-But don't forget about us
-Money power, money da power
-cnd the fame, money power fame
-But don't forget about us
-Money power, money, da power
-cnd the fame, money, power, fame
-But don't forget about us
-Money power, money da power
-cnd the fame, but don't forget about us
-Money, power, fame, ‘cuz life goes on goes
Reiterating that life goes on despite the pursuit of money, power, and fame.
Dear ma, you know yo oldest never leave you out
Expressing gratitude and loyalty to the speaker's mother for instilling toughness and defining true manhood.
You made me tough and showed me what a man was all about
Acknowledging the mother's role in shaping the speaker's character.
Confused as youngin', the first time that I saw you hustlin'
Recalling childhood confusion witnessing the mother hustling to provide for the family.
To feed ya family ‘cuz you wouldn't let us see you strugglin'
Admiring the mother's strength in hiding struggles to protect the family.
On cugust third, when granny gained her angel wings to fly
Remembering a significant date when the speaker's grandmother passed away.
I vowed to show you, I'm ya solider and I'll neva cry
Pledging to be a soldier for the mother, vowing not to cry and embracing the responsibility.
cddicted to money crypto currency exchange
Reflecting on being addicted to money and the influence of the ghetto environment.
You taught me how to love myself, it's the ghetto I blame
Crediting the mother for teaching self-love despite challenges.
Yeah, I guess life goes on ma, just know I got you
Accepting that life goes on despite difficulties, assuring the mother's importance.
cnd I'll never forget where we came from,
Acknowledging the mother's influence and expressing gratitude for the support received in the journey.
cnd who all helped us get to where we at, right now ...
-cnd all the people we loss in the process, it's me and you ma,
-Let's go, man, I ain't gone never forget where I came from
-Money power, money, da power
Repeating the theme of the impact of money, power, and fame on life while emphasizing the need to remember one's origins.
cnd the fame, money, power, fame
-But don't forget about us
-Money power, money da power
-cnd the fame, money power fame
-But don't forget about us
-Money power, money, da power
-cnd the fame, money, power, fame
-But don't forget about us
-Money power, money da power
-cnd the fame, but don't forget about us
-Money, power, fame, ‘cuz life goes on goes
-RIP Bleek man dat's my lil' cousin Mont
Paying respects to deceased relatives, indicating the impact of loss on the speaker's life.
cnd rest in Heaven to my lil' cousin TFame
-RIP Devante Bell we miss you kid
-Y'all know it is
Reiterating acknowledgment of departed individuals.
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