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For My Dogs

Loyalty Unleashed: A Tribute to Brotherhood in 'For My Dogs'
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Lyrics

My niggas, this is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

This song is dedicated to the speaker's close friends, referred to as "dogs."

This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

Repetition emphasizing the dedication to the speaker's friends, his "dogs."

This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, my niggas

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My dogs, the beginning of this bloodline of mine

The speaker acknowledges the importance of his friends, expressing gratitude for their influence on his life.

That spark, that's in a niggas heart, that cause him to shine

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Before the rhyme lessons that I keep in my mind

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I owe you and I give my right hand to show you

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Whether it's fist or guns whatever it go to

The speaker pledges loyalty and support to his friends, using metaphors like "fist or guns" to convey his commitment.

Its me they go through, if ever they want to

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I'd line the flame, dead game and trying to scratch

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K-A-S I know where my dogs is at

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And I'mma be the one behind just to keep you on your toes

The speaker promises to be vigilant and supportive, ready to defend and assist his friends in any situation.

I be your extra eyes and hold you down around your foes

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I be your extra gun, you need me let me know

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For my dogs I be the first to cock it back and let it go

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They do it for the dough me I do it for the love

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You my nigga to the death so I treat you like my blood

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If push comes to shove and they try to send you back to the street

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I give my last to put you back on your feet, feel me

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

Reiteration of the dedication to the speaker's dogs, emphasizing the bond and camaraderie.

This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, my niggas

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

Repetition emphasizing the dedication to the speaker's friends, his "dogs."

This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, my niggas

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You're my dog, nigga, I die for

The speaker expresses a willingness to sacrifice and protect his friends, using metaphors like "lock jaws" and "got yours."

Shit, bust a 5-4, see the judge and lie for

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You the type of nigga I throw weight up on the block for

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Just go ahead and lock jaws and your half I got yours

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Send in the dog I smell it all night

Reference to the speaker's formidable presence and commitment to his friends, with a mention of loyalty until death.

I told niggas to shut up and write, X barks with a hell of a bite

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For the love they always will be till they kill me

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I put my thugs on it and slide till I die on it

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And to my motherfucking dogs big ups to your first share

A shout-out to specific friends, acknowledging their loyalty and expressing support for their endeavors.

Niggas know the deal just waiting for them plaques to get shipped

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Do your thing nigga you know we got your back

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'Cause real dogs always return with food for the pack

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Why these wack niggas swinging when they gon' miss

The speaker criticizes rivals and emphasizes the strength of his crew, the Ruff Ryders.

Take it from me he was nice before all this

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Yo X rain on em cause after that comes the blood

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Ruff Ryders, feed all they dogs wit raw blood

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

Reiteration of the dedication to the speaker's dogs, emphasizing the bond and camaraderie.

This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, my niggas

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

Repetition emphasizing the dedication to the speaker's friends, his "dogs."

This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, my niggas

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My people show love (What!) and haven't left me stranded yet

The speaker acknowledges the support from his community, expressing a sense of invincibility until his death.

Though I have a death wish that ain't been granted yet

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So until then I'm gonna be that nigga all up in your chest (Come on!)

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Until the Lord decides to lay my ass down to rest

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Bless my body at the funeral and hope I don't burn

The speaker reflects on his reckless past, expressing a desire for redemption and acceptance by the Lord.

Was a hard headed nigga and nope I don't learn

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Saw the truth but chose to ignore it, wasn't going for it

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Well a nigga had to give it to me, then I saw it

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This is clear as day I know here's the day

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I'mma be on my way nothing more to say

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But take me Lord, make me Lord what you will

The speaker reflects on his journey, acknowledging his mistakes and the impact on his life.

Really wanted to chill but learned how to kill

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Been downhill from then on, 'cause I been on

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Some shit hit on every move to get ten on

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The next sac, but you know that's how X act

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That's why these street niggas is waiting for the next track

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

Reiteration of the dedication to the speaker's dogs, emphasizing the bond and camaraderie.

This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, my niggas

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

Repetition emphasizing the dedication to the speaker's friends, his "dogs."

This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, my niggas

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

Final repetition, underlining the loyalty and dedication to the speaker's close friends, his "dogs."

This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, this is for my dogs

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This is for my dogs, my niggas

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The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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