Mamba Out
Mamba's Legacy: Embracing Resilience and Inspiration
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Now go, put Jesus in the paint and shoot the fade
Encouraging to emulate Jesus on the basketball court, using basketball terms.
Going baseline, stick the tongue out let him know it’s alright
Referencing a basketball move, expressing confidence and reassurance.
If he don’t play the D bro, tonight gon’ be a long night
If the opponent doesn't defend well, the game will be challenging.
Score from anywhere, clean left or a strong right
Expressing versatility in scoring, regardless of direction or style.
If you could see the people, a lot of us just cried like
People cried, possibly referring to Kobe Bryant's death.
A super hero died like, in front of our own eyes type
Comparing Kobe's impact to a superhero's death witnessed by many.
I still can’t believe it and nothing here can ease it
Difficulty in accepting Kobe's death.
So prayers out to everyone and anyone who needs it
Offering prayers to those affected by the tragedy.
King of kings left his princesses and queen at home
Reference to Kobe leaving his family behind.
The only one that went him was next in line for the throne
Describing the last person with Kobe before the tragedy.
Maybe you were shocked when the Coptor was rolling over
Reflecting on the shock of Kobe's helicopter crash.
But I know your instincts told ya to hold Gigi and console her
Suggesting Kobe's instinct to protect his daughter Gigi.
I can’t imagine what was even going through your mind
Acknowledging the difficulty Kobe faced in those moments.
But I know you fought the fear and told everyone it’d be fine
Commending Kobe's strength and reassurance to others.
So—Rest the souls of everyone else inside of the heli
Wishing peace for all who lost their lives in the helicopter crash.
Zubayan, Mauser, the Chesters and Altobellis
Remembering the names of others who perished in the crash.
Rest in Peace
Offering a final tribute to those who passed away.
When we came to America, basketball was the passion
Recalling the passion for basketball upon coming to America.
The year that I was born was the same year that you were drafted
Connecting the speaker's birth year to Kobe's draft year.
My brother was the one to introduce Mak to Kobe
Introduction to Kobe through the speaker's brother.
Saw you win rings with Shaq and a couple of trophies
Witnessing Kobe's success with Shaq and winning trophies.
Then you had some downfalls on and off the court
Acknowledging Kobe's challenges on and off the court.
But you ignored the crowd talk cause you cared more about the sport?
Admiring Kobe's focus on the game despite public criticism.
That’s my idol, imagine that savage with that survival
Expressing Kobe as an idol with a strong survival instinct.
Slandered everyday but still managed to gather titles
Despite criticism, Kobe achieved numerous titles.
You the Goat, taught us all how we should take life by the throat
Acknowledging Kobe as the greatest of all time.
Even if we feeling down we got some time to find hope
Encouraging resilience and finding hope in difficult times.
When your backs against the rope grip your teeth and show your dope
Urging determination and showcasing one's excellence.
When your final game is close just get a sixty piece and go
Referring to Kobe's final game, achieving a high score.
That’s that mamba mentality figure father for family
Embracing the "mamba mentality" for success and family.
Business man living happily after we saw his mastery
Acknowledging Kobe's success in business after retirement.
Damn, blessings to Vanessa and the Fam
Sending blessings to Kobe's widow, Vanessa, and the family.
If y’all ever need a hand, we’ll help anyway we can
Offering support to Kobe's family in any way possible.
Rest in Peace
A final farewell and tribute to Kobe Bryant.
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