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Ain't no second time to appreciate
Emphasizing the uniqueness and irreplaceability of moments to appreciate; there won't be a second chance.
Ain't no second time to appreciate
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-First of all, you better count your blessings
Encouraging gratitude by counting blessings, especially when having valuable connections like C.L.
When you got C.L. now you got bad boy, your connections
Acknowledging the significance of connections, particularly with C.L. Smooth, who is associated with the "bad boy" image.
In return, while we live and we learn then you know what it is
Highlighting the importance of learning from life experiences to build a better future.
To only build a bigger future for the kids
Emphasizing the responsibility to create a better future, especially for the next generation (the kids).
In peace, in war, let's take it to the floor
Expressing a commitment to peace, addressing challenges in the streets, and taking a leadership role ("chief").
Every time we take two steps the crowd takes four
-Lay the heat, how I come to the street, how I cut through the beef
-Let me handle that, that's why you make me chief
-It's packed, what they want in this here
Describing the pressure and expectations in the music industry, emphasizing the desire to make a positive impact.
Can we weather the storm, six minutes, C.L. Smooth you're on
-All the anger and the fear was in the dressing room prayer
-That we came out to light it up and put it in the air
-That's real, so holler back at ya boy, step aside Leroy
Acknowledging the realness of the situation, inviting ladies to enjoy the music, and expressing confidence in delivering memorable performances.
To all my ladies, who want tickets, enjoy
-'Cause I spit it and you gotta get with it and you'll never forget it
-Yes, I want the best out, count 'em all
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
Reiterating the theme that there's no second time to appreciate, expressing gratitude to fans, parents, and encouraging education for kids.
To the fans and to all my people that supported us
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-To the mama and the daddy and everything they taught us
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-Tell them kids they gotta stay in school or ride with us
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-When it all goes down, baby, all we got is us
-You tell 'em this is history in the making, avoiding disasters
Referring to the significance of their musical journey, with ambitions for success and admiration for the attractive aspects of their business.
This run is for the green jacket, I fit the masters
-My crew havin' business, save, put it in through my office
-The security is tight and the secretary is gorgeous
-That's official, me and Pete in the lab, that's what they want
Highlighting the authenticity of their work in the hip-hop genre and acknowledging the positive impact of the game on personal growth.
Pushin' that real hip hop up to the front
-The game's been good to me, preserved my youth
-Not only did it capture my goals and told me the truth
-Look out my hustle, made a living, paid and driven
Reflecting on personal achievements, the impact of hard work, and encouraging belief in oneself.
See why they tour around the world came to save us from prison
-It's great, I rather love than hate
-You think it fell out the sky, I'm here to tell you, why believe in faith
-Hard work payin' of and them wishes comin' true
Acknowledging the rewards of hard work and success, especially in financial terms.
Bolt open and you out to lunch and left us two
-Now you know we can't let that pass to get that cash
-We in the big numbers, count 'em all
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
Repeating the theme of appreciating the present moment and expressing gratitude to various supporters.
To the fans and to all my people that supported us
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-To the mama and the daddy and everything they taught us
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-Tell them kids they gotta stay in school or ride with us
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-When it all goes down, baby, all we got is us
-Why my uncle doc left me everything when he died
Reflecting on the emotional impact of losing loved ones, particularly the speaker's uncle, pop, and great grandma.
And when pop passed, two weeks later I cried
-And when great grandma left it all went crazy now
-All I had left was grandma Pam, that's my baby
-Can't talk bad about me, she tell 'em why we need to give her
Describing the importance of appreciating loved ones while they are still alive, based on the speaker's experiences with his grandmother.
All those roses while she could smell 'em
-I live this moment used to stay how we was
-How my mother came to her in a dream and told her
-Corey will come out of this deep dark depression, stand by me
Sharing a personal story of overcoming challenges and finding inspiration and support from family members, specifically a dream involving the speaker's mother.
Give my insight a resurrection and heal me
-And feel me, what you got is to love, got a thing
-This little woman who brought back the thug, let's grind
-Ghetto's of the mind while I'm in my prime
Emphasizing personal growth, leaving behind a positive legacy, and predicting success for the next generation.
I left, so y'all can catch up, I'm ahead of my time
-Your legacy and that lazy boy say it ain't fear
-My next generation triple my digits, add 'em up like
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
Reiterating the importance of appreciating the present moment, expressing gratitude, and emphasizing the unity of people in challenging times.
To the fans and to all my people that supported us
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-To the mama and the daddy and everything they taught us
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-Tell them kids they gotta stay in school or ride with us
-Ain't no second time to appreciate
-When it all goes down, baby, all we got is us
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