I Swear

(Chorus) Expressing a strong commitment to protecting and supporting a friend.

I swear, I would lock the door if the cops came and tell em you gone

I swear, I would rest in eternal sleep if they would let you live a little bit more

I swear, I'd give em my right arm, if they would just leave yo alone

Telling the truth about the depth of love for the friend.

Tell the truth, more than you'll ever know

(Verse 1) Describing a deep and enduring friendship that overcame differences. Ready to face challenges together, expressing loyalty and gratitude.

I'd tell you I'm tired of it, but nigga I will always be wit ya

Through hell or hot water it'll be me and you nigga

This can go down in the test of time

whether Ripley believe it or not, make it happen once in a lifetime

Kinda hard to find, two niggaz that growed up on two different sides of town

That get down like I get down, and done his like I done mines

Hit it off first time around, and been solid as the foundation under the house

This some, shit for us to brag about (bout it bout it)

We answered the question and never had to take the time to thank out

That's why I'll ride for my nigga, cry for my nigga

Die for my nigga

Hold ya one hand in the sky for ya nigga

Tell them you gone always remember

(Chorus) Expressing a strong commitment to protecting and supporting a friend.

(Verse 2) Acknowledging the friend's importance, reflecting on tough times, and expressing gratitude for the lessons learned. Emphasizing the bond and resilience in the face of adversity.

you know you one of the reasons I'm still breathin cause without you I don't know where in the hell I'd be

(homeboy)

You know life's been hard at home (homeboy)

That's what made us turn to the streets (homeboy)

I think that's what had us claimin thugs, sellin drugs

Duckin from the fuckin police, indulgin in

Boughshe women, foolish niggaz

Young, dumb, and off the leash

Outta control, but I wouldn't change it

If I could I would do it the same (if I can do it)

But if it wasn't for the game, teachin us game

We prolly would be stuck with the lames (but DAWG)

Somehow we made it, and I'm glad that I can tell ya today

That my nigga gone always be my nigga

'cause that's the way it's ‘pose to be

(Chorus) Expressing a strong commitment to protecting and supporting a friend.

(Bridge) Expressing various desires and moments, highlighting the importance of spending time with friends and enjoying life.

Sometimes I want to play some ball, Sometimes I want to walk through the mall

(Sometimes I want to play some ball, and just walk through the mall)

Sometimes it ain't about the broads, and I just want to spend some time alone

(Sometimes it ain't about the broads, and I just want to spend some time alone wit my niggaz)

Sometimes I want to hop in the car, and drive till tomorrow

(Sometimes I want to hop in the car, and just drive till tomorrow)

Sometimes I want to pick the phone, just to see what's goin on

(Sometimes I gotta pick up the phone, just to see what's goin on wit my niggaz)

(Chorus 2x's) Reiterating the strong commitment and love for the friend.