The P.A.S.E.O.
17. Tech N9ne Lyrics
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If I ever go..if I ever go... if I ever go...
If I ever go away....
I want everybody that loves me to be...
[Chorus]
Ridin Paseo, not in the day though,
Ridin away yo pain and sorrow,
Live for today cause you might not see tomorrow
Ridin Paseo, not in the day though,
Cherish the day, but then roll out when the day go,
Ridin away yo pain and sorrow,
Live for today cause you might not see tomorrow
[Verse 1]
Roses are red and violets are blue,
And we all get purple rain when you put together the 2
True, lets talk about this street I know
Meta meta yo is needed when its time for me to go
I spent my whole life on this KC street
The PASEO where the real stay and the fake sees heat
Gangstas lay low, get the queso and everyday breathe deep
But when the day goes all the broads out cause the baby's sleep
On Paseo I reminisce if they love me then give em this
Never know when to go cause this life is so hit and miss
Cry for me? never just have a ball wit each other
Cause that's what I had thanks goes out to my father and mother
And I love you so mama
If I ever happen to go mama
I think there's something you should know mama
I stayed away cause I was tryin to become somethin
Give a house to that one woman
The reason everyone's bumpin.....
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Lets take a journey startin at 85th, wrote some of my latest hits
Off 85th came back from Cali then I stayed with Chris
Off 76th my first baby was conceived
Off 75th was with slow mo in conditions you wouldn't believe
74th and Paseo on the corner
Slept with the AK for my homie Scoob
Any body came through that door was a gonner
64th I ate balogna and kicked it with mac and sonya
In French Village I sold dope for my folks in a place with a crack aroma
63rd street is the land (and in Bishop Hogan)?
Demandin y'all just keep rollin
(expandin on bishop strollin)?
Mastered music on 61st
If I didn't use it I would spit the verse
This is how how you find me if demons happen to hit me first
Right on 58th I lived from 12 to 17 with basima kechramin , marty, hassan and hakim
57th and 56th I had a ball I learned some tricks I learned some schemes
From my homeboys y'all know who I mean
RDVs 55th paul's liquor try and talk slick if you crazy
Results in getting stomped by doc and stu-baby
Keep ridin paseo for me
If you ridin solo tonight
Just keep on thinkin marco polo for life when you're...
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
What's the paseo hah
49th street
On 47th is gates and sons where Tech N9ne eats
39th at the bootleg I used to find peace
But at the scottish right on lynnwood masons at times meet
I used to kick it on 27th and 28th (true's lake)
Careful...you might find yourself off in that piece if you hate
19th was my family's church they tried to save me too late
Cause doin shows on 18th and vine that was my true fate
Mary Lou Williams was my aunt
9th where I was raised
Way minor way back in the day they used to fight no one was framed
But now on independence ave I hear my son donnie
Sayin that he hear gunshots every night on 5th and it scares his momma ronnie
End of the road 29 north to the bridge
If I go I'm leavin everything to my wife and my kids
Travis if I go whatever my half is you give her
And no funeral just throw my ashes in the Missouri River...Love.
[Chorus]
The P.A.S.E.O. by Tech N9ne is a lyrical journey through the streets of Kansas City, where the artist spent his whole life. The song follows a nostalgic yet uplifting tone, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the present moment as we never know when we might not see tomorrow. The rapper invites his listeners to ride the Paseo with him, sharing with them the memories and experiences he had on each street corner, where he made friends, got into trouble, learned from his mistakes, and built his musical career. The song is also a tribute to Tech N9ne's family, especially his mother, whom he loves and appreciates even if he stayed away from her for some time to pursue his dreams. The song's flow, supported by a soulful beat and a catchy chorus, draws the listener into the story and invites them to reflect on their own memories and values.
Line by Line Meaning
If I ever go.....
In the event of my departure...
I want everybody that loves me to be...
I desire for every individual who feels affection towards me to...
Ridin Paseo, not in the day though,
Traveling along Paseo, but not during daylight hours...
Cherish the day, but then roll out when the day go,
Enjoy the current moment, but then depart when it's over...
Ridin away yo pain and sorrow,
Escaping from your sadness and misery...
Live for today cause you might not see tomorrow
Enjoy the present moment since tomorrow isn't a given...
Roses are red and violets are blue,
The common phrase 'Roses are red and violets are blue'...
And we all get purple rain when you put together the 2
If combined, the hues of red and blue create purple...
True, lets talk about this street I know
I agree, let's discuss this particular street I am familiar with...
Meta meta yo is needed when its time for me to go
A mindset of calmness and stillness is required for me to depart...
I spent my whole life on this KC street
I have spent the entirety of my existence on this Kansas City street...
The PASEO where the real stay and the fake sees heat
This is Paseo, where genuine individuals reside, and the frauds face danger...
Gangstas lay low, get the queso and everyday breathe deep
Criminals keep a low profile, acquire wealth, and find space to relax every day...
But when the day goes all the broads out cause the baby's sleep
When the daylight ends, women become more active since the children are asleep...
On Paseo I reminisce if they love me then give em this
I reflect on my memories of Paseo and propose that if people express love for me, share this message with them...
Never know when to go cause this life is so hit and miss
It is difficult to predict when one should depart since life is so uncertain...
Cry for me? never just have a ball wit each other
Don't mourn for me, instead, have fun with one another...
Cause that's what I had thanks goes out to my father and mother
Because that's how I lived, gratitude goes to my parents...
And I love you so mama
I love you so much, mother...
If I ever happen to go mama
In the circumstance of my departure, mother...
I think there's something you should know mama
I believe there is something important you need to comprehend, mother...
I stayed away cause I was tryin to become somethin
I kept my distance since I was striving to accomplish something...
Give a house to that one woman
I provided a home for that specific woman...
The reason everyone's bumpin.....
The explanation for everyone jamming to my music...
Lets take a journey startin at 85th, wrote some of my latest hits
We shall embark on a trip that commences at 85th, where I composed some of my recent songs...
Off 85th came back from Cali then I stayed with Chris
After returning from California, I resided at Chris's place...
Off 76th my first baby was conceived
On 76th, my initial child was conceived...
Off 75th was with slow mo in conditions you wouldn't believe
I was with Slow Mo on 75th, in circumstances that would astonish you...
74th and Paseo on the corner
On the intersection of 74th and Paseo...
Slept with the AK for my homie Scoob
I slept with an AK-47 for my companion, Scoob...
Any body came through that door was a gonner
Anyone who walked through the door instantly perished...
64th I ate balogna and kicked it with mac and sonya
I ate bologna and hung out with Mac and Sonya on 64th...
In French Village I sold dope for my folks in a place with a crack aroma
In French Village, I hawked drugs for my associates in an area with the stench of crack...
63rd street is the land (and in Bishop Hogan)?
63rd Street is the area, as is Bishop Hogan...
Demandin y'all just keep rollin
Urge you all to continue moving forward...
(expandin on bishop strollin)?
Amplifying the notion of Bishop Hogan and strolling by its inhabitants...
Mastered music on 61st
I attained proficiency in music on 61st...
If I didn't use it I would spit the verse
If I didn't apply my skill, I would still rap the verse...
This is how how you find me if demons happen to hit me first
If demons afflict me first, you will locate me in this way...
Right on 58th I lived from 12 to 17 with basima kechramin, marty, hassan and hakim
I dwelled with Basima Kechramin, Marty, Hassan, and Hakim on 58th street from when I was twelve to seventeen years old...
57th and 56th I had a ball I learned some tricks I learned some schemes
On 57th and 56th, I had a fantastic time and learned some stratagems...
From my homeboys y'all know who I mean
From my homies, the ones y'all are aware of...
RDVs 55th paul's liquor try and talk slick if you crazy
Meet me at RDVs on 55th street or Paul's liquor if you're foolish enough to be insolent...
Results in getting stomped by doc and stu-baby
Which will culminate in Doc and Stu-Baby thrashing you...
Keep ridin paseo for me
Continue cruising Paseo on my account...
If you ridin solo tonight
If you are riding alone tonight...
Just keep on thinkin marco polo for life when you're...
Just maintain the 'Marco Polo' mentality throughout your life when you are...
What's the paseo hah
What is Paseo, haha...
49th street
On 49th street...
On 47th is gates and sons where Tech N9ne eats
I dine at Gates and Sons, located on 47th...
39th at the bootleg I used to find peace
I used to discover serenity at the Bootleg on 39th...
But at the scottish right on lynnwood masons at times meet
Occasionally, the Masons have congregated at the Scottish Rite located on Lynnwood...
I used to kick it on 27th and 28th (true's lake)
I frequently hung out on 27th and 28th, specifically at True's Lake...
Careful...you might find yourself off in that piece if you hate
Be cautious...if you hate, you may end up causing trouble in that area...
19th was my family's church they tried to save me too late
My family's church was located on 19th, but they attempted to rescue me too tardily...
Cause doin shows on 18th and vine that was my true fate
Performing at 18th and Vine was my genuine fate...
Mary Lou Williams was my aunt
Mary Lou Williams was my aunt...
9th where I was raised
I grew up on 9th...
Way minor way back in the day they used to fight no one was framed
In the distant past on Way Street, fights occurred without anyone getting arrested...
But now on independence ave I hear my son donnie
However, on Independence Avenue now, I hear my son Donnie...
Sayin that he hear gunshots every night on 5th and it scares his momma ronnie
Indicating that he hears gunshots every evening on 5th street, which frightens his mother, Ronnie...
End of the road 29 north to the bridge
The final stretch is from 29th Street to the north side of the bridge...
If I go I'm leavin everything to my wife and my kids
If I die, I am bequeathing everything to my spouse and children...
Travis if I go whatever my half is you give her
Travis, if I pass away, give her whatever portion of mine is owed...
And no funeral just throw my ashes in the Missouri River...Love.
Hold no funeral, only toss my remains in the Missouri River...With love.
Lyrics © DAVID SANDERS II PUBLISHING
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