Tomorrow Never Comes
Navigating Shadows: Ridge Long's Reflection on Life's Uncertainties
Lyrics
What if that sun don't never shine and tomorrow never comes
The uncertainty of a future where the sun may never shine and tomorrow may never come.
What if that sun don't never shine and tomorrow never comes
-What if that sun don't never shine and tomorrow never comes
-Won't let drugs control my mind cause' people dying' where I'm from
Commitment to avoiding mind-altering substances due to the impact on people's lives.
In that cell can't tell that time, so much pain that you feel numb
Imprisoned, unable to perceive time, experiencing numbing pain.
On that phone I say I'm fine cause' from my feelings I just run, yeah
Maintaining a facade of well-being on the phone while suppressing true emotions.
I don't wanna die like this, no
Expressing a desire not to die in current circumstances and questioning life choices.
Why I spend my life like this, Lord
-I don't wanna die like this, no
-Why I spend my life like this, Lord
-Barely got a pot to piss in, I feel lot is missing'
Feeling lacking in life, reflecting on past actions.
Use to stand on that block just hittin', Over that pot just whippin'
Previous involvement in illicit activities, juxtaposed with a current mundane existence.
In a car where I drop the ceiling, Now I walk to work
Transition from a luxurious lifestyle (dropping ceiling in a car) to walking to work.
So far it hurts, Really wanna pop a perc
Expressing a desire to escape reality through drug use.
And them people I looked out for ain't help they ain't even reach out they hand
Disappointment in those not reciprocating help, questioning loyalty.
What happened to that shit you tell me, I thought I was your God damn mans
Feeling betrayed by someone considered a close friend.
I let em' eat all off my plate they let me starve all in they face, yeah
Sharing resources but facing neglect in return, highlighting the harsh reality of relationships.
All love till' you catch that case they forget about your face when you in that jam
Friendship turning cold when facing legal troubles.
Wanna go back to my old ways
Nostalgia for a past lifestyle, potentially involving risky behavior.
In the morning mixin' vodka with my OJ
Mention of mixing alcohol with orange juice in the morning.
Gettin rowdy off that drink can't control me
Being uncontrollable under the influence and referencing O.J. Simpson's legal case.
Then try and beat the case like OJ, yeah
Attempting to evade legal consequences similar to O.J. Simpson.
In the streets dying' slowly
Slow deterioration in the streets, risking life for personal reasons.
Put my life on the line if you hoe me
Willing to risk life for honor or loyalty.
Ain't strapped up but my homeboy holdin'
Relying on a friend for protection despite being unarmed.
Off of so many Percs might O.D. yeah
Dangerously consuming a high quantity of prescription painkillers.
What if that sun don't never shine and tomorrow never comes
Repetition of the theme of an uncertain future and emotional avoidance.
Won't let drugs control my mind cause' people dying' where I'm from
-In that cell can't tell that time, so much pain that you feel numb
-On that phone I say I'm fine cause' from my feelings I just run, yeah
-I don't wanna die like this, no
Reiterating the desire to avoid a tragic death and questioning life choices.
Why I spend my life like this, Lord
-I don't wanna die like this, no
-Why I spend my life like this, Lord
-I feel like that time keep passin'
Reflecting on the passage of time, with a persistent mental struggle.
That nine in my mind keep flashin'
Carrying the mental burden of a firearm, traumatic flashbacks.
I'm lucky that time he ain't blast me
Grateful for narrowly escaping a life-threatening situation.
Could've died on that back street
Recalling a potentially fatal incident on a back street.
Or what about that time in the back seat
Reminiscing about a violent encounter in a car.
Gettin' stabbed to the white meat
Surviving a stabbing incident with determination.
Knife in my arm still fighting'
Fighting against physical harm, resilience in the face of adversity.
Whole lot of blood on my white tee
Bearing visible scars as a result of life's challenges.
Some shit that I've seen they think make believe they've only seen it on them screens
Describing experiences that seem unreal to others but are part of the narrator's reality.
Watched hustlers turn into the fiends, dope habits get formed from poppin' them beans
Observing individuals turning from hustlers to addicts due to drug use.
When money come in they some G's but when the house raided they talk to police
Highlighting the hypocrisy of individuals claiming toughness but cooperating with authorities.
Say they a demon while all in them streets but get in that cell and they hittin they knees
Criticizing individuals who project strength on the streets but show weakness in confinement.
That street shit just ain't what it seems, they sell you a dream but it's make believe
Contrasting the illusion of street life with its harsh reality.
Think that you headed for diamonds and rings, shackles and cuffs are the jewelry you see
Challenging the pursuit of wealth with the potential consequence of imprisonment.
All of that money you can't buy your freedom
Money cannot secure freedom in the face of legal issues.
Friends don't help they just yell out free him
Friends fail to provide meaningful support during legal troubles.
On the block he the man everybody wanna be him
Being admired on the block but abandoned in incarceration.
Locked in the can nobody come see him
Isolation in jail with no visitors.
What if that sun don't never shine and tomorrow never comes
Repetition of the theme of avoiding a tragic death and questioning life choices.
Won't let drugs control my mind cause' people dying' where I'm from
-In that cell can't tell that time, so much pain that you feel numb
-On that phone I say I'm fine cause' from my feelings I just run, yeah
-I don't wanna die like this, no
Final repetition of the desire to avoid a tragic death and questioning life choices.
Why I spend my life like this, Lord
-I don't wanna die like this, no
-Why I spend my life like this, Lord
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