Til We Get There

The speaker emphasizes commitment and support until a goal is achieved.

'Til we get there

'Til we get there

Describes the challenging environment of Modesho, emphasizing resilience and intelligence in the face of danger.

To survive in the streets of Modesho

The most dangerous armed and lethal, yet peaceful

We no evil, I come from the slums that's run down

Spit native intelligent tongue sound

Would rather get gunned down than dumbed down

So come down

Apologizes if wronged, expresses inspiration from Martin Luther, values non-violence, and finds beauty in black lives and shared experiences.

To who I wrong, if it's never been said before, my bad

I took a page from the book of Martin Luther

And decided that it's better to hug ya than to shoot ya

I'm sorry homie if it's not what ya use ta

But the way that we livin' these black lives is beautiful

All the things we've been through and the tree we done bloomed

We probably family but we never knew

Reiterates commitment to solidarity, mentions struggle as therapy, and emphasizes the fleeting nature of life.

'Til we get there, I'm on your side

And it can take some time, 'til we win this fight

'Til we get there, I'm on your side, yeah

Highlights the solidarity in struggle, the importance of living in the moment, and sincere wishes for the best.

When we struggle it's therapy, after chaos we get clarity

My enemy's enemy is my man remember?

I ain't tryin' to be endin' up in this man's dilemma

We only here for a minute, it's what you make it so live it

See, I'm a ryder and I'm gon' be remembered

For those of you not born, to those of you not here

I wish you the best and that's real

Rejects stereotypes, describes the fight for survival, and expresses determination to overcome challenges.

Cause we have it, blast it, won't stash it

Cause we fight to the death and manage

To makes songs of struggle and to habits

And dammit, if I don't get even

It's chant down Babylon season

Die for Nee Orleans to Cleveland

'Til we even, we not believin'

Reaffirms support and commitment until the goals are achieved.

'Til we get there, I'm on your side

And it can take some time, 'til we win this fight

'Til we get there, I'm on your side, yeah

Celebrates success, brilliance, and loyalty within the community, expresses patience, and addresses inter-community conflicts.

I love all our brilliant ways

I love when we get paid and never move away from the hood

We keep gettin' while the gettin' is good

You right at home in our neck of the woods

Cause we people, momma said treat others like you want 'em to treat you

We just wanna live and be peaceful

Long as it makes sense, I'm a have patience

Especially with my brothas I go back in the day with

We speak the same language, suffer the same dangers

Cause our children are victims of lead paint chips

Out in L.A. they put the black against the Mexicans

Old rivaling's is throwin' up they sets again

They put the short against the tall and the old vers the new

Pretty soon it's gon' be me against you

All the things we been through and the tree that we bloomed

I wish you much success and stay true

Reiterates commitment and support until the goals are achieved.

'Til we get there, I'm on your side, yeah

And it can take some time, 'til we win this fight

'Til we get there, I'm on your side

Continues to express unwavering support and commitment.

'Til we get there, I'm on your side (I am on your side)

And it can take some time, 'til we win this fight

'Til we get there, I'm on your side, yeah

Reaffirms commitment, acknowledges the time it may take, and expresses unity in the fight.

'Til we get there, I'm on your side

And it can take some time (it can take some time),

'til we win this fight (till we win this fight)

'Til we get there, I'm on your side, yeah

Finalizes the commitment, repeating the dedication to being on the side of the listener until the goals are achieved.

'Til we get there, I'm on your side

And it can take some time, 'til we win this fight

'Til we get there, I'm on your side (I am on your side)