Love Is Love
AZ feat. Nature Lyrics


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"Half-A-Mil" (Interlude)
AZ:
Ha, ha, ha, new drink, Balley's and Henny
you ain't got no Henny, get the Remy
you ain't got the Remy, any cognac'll do. . .
Smooth criminal shit baby. . .

Half-A-Mil:
Kaiser Sosa intention
Glide in a Hummer wit the flyin' saucer engine
Willied out, at my crib in the winter having cookouts
Smack by witch, look out
I'm like Barnabas, crab niggas tryin' to conquer us
They mad 'cause we jump outta cabs, and hop on the bus
Copin' dust, Firm Clique rock the whole Metropolis
Bitches who burn dick won't put a stop to us
Niggas who. . . . . .

{fades directly into "Love Is Love"}
"Love Is Love"
AZ:
See...this is what I mean...when we come together like this
incredible things take place...
see we connect thoughts to collect shorts,
and only the strong survive...
I love my black people...we are the future...

{Nina Simone sample:
"Black is the color of my true love's hair,
his face so soft & wondrous cared"}

AZ {Verse One}
Chop the pie up, four ways, get lyed up
Infiltrate, never violate get tied up
It's all a chess game, choose sides, the best remains
True lies, vibes die when bums infest the game
Bogus shit shots, you woke but let your man get locked
I love this hip-hop, stock the bank let the Crist pop
Peep the next shit, push a big Benz, fuck a Lexus
The streets was hectic, so I stacked and made my exit
More doe to get, focus my thoughts for me to go legit
Ferosious shit, cop a huge castle, on the ocean cliff
Imagine that, a few years back, I was baggin' cracks
Magnum gats, playin' street corners, commitin' savage acts
Twistin' up, nuttin' but love, for niggas sittin' up
Hold your own, try comin' home wit out gettin' touched
Two for one, laws made foul how they do the young
Whose new to come, tried to tell shorty he shoulda threw the gun

{Nina Simone sample: "Black is the color of my true love's hair,
of my true love's hair."}

Half-A-Mil {Verse Two}
Knowledge the green Wallies, all I see
Mama hold math like caller I.D.
Chose the path that chose me
I'ma tell you like G-o-d told me
Greed, lust, hate, and envy sweeped us from Shemtie
Keep us from simply, unifyin', organizin'
We all are fallin', when we think we all are risin'
We pop Crist on the horizon, topless chicks wit thick thighs &
I'd rather be civilizin', enterprisin', improvisin'
Temperature risin', L.O. Heem gave me the guidance
Told me leave those 85ers alone, blend wit the wise men
That buy 80 G stones, twin Mercedes at homes
Fuck a juck, spend 10 Gs alone on chrome
When I die they'll take my chromosomes and clone clones
Two hundred and eight bones
Microchip kits, we most dominant
You know what time it is, that's why I exist
Jump out of limo, lims, fire the blitz, wise scientist
Applyin' this, ?lavi," then wide this
I'm survivin' this, quiet tribalness, finalist
Year 2000, flyin' the whips
9 cent, mind bent, 1999 rhyme alignment

{Nina Simone sample: "Blaaaaaaaaaaack is the colorrrrrrrrrr"}
Nature {Verse Three}
We went from, arraignments to entertainment
24 seve, the same shit, playin' the strip livin' dangerous
Bottle after bottle, soon became a ritual
The patterens we follow, others found 'em difficult
I guess it's obvious
As to what my hobby is
The root of all evil, pollute the scene niggas by the kids
Gettin' caught up, the same game done left 'em all stuck
I reminisce on V.S. touchin' my fourth cup
Me? My only problem is I'm more fucked
Knowin' in my heart I can't sleep, till I bust off nuts
Weed religion, for all my niggas that beat the system
And those bentin', sittin' since Conico Vision
why'all need to listen, it's journalistic
why'all hear the whispers "Niggas in The Firm is twisted."
Spit that fly shit that earn the bitches
Whip the chrome six up the F.D.R.
It's blessed we are
See I never let 'em strees me god, forever stress free
While twistin' up logs of that Nestle
Who are you to question me? It's just my destiny
To kick back, kill time, and live successfully

{Nina Simone sample: "When he and I will be as one."}
AZ: {Nina Simone sample playing through out}
Firm... How why'all want it? Huh? hu... Talk to me... We give it to ya
either way... We workin' wit ch'all... This, is for you...Love Is
Love... 9-8.... Firm shit....





{Nina Simone sample: "Black is the colorrrrr... of my true love's
hair... my true love's hair... of my truuuuuuuuuue love's hair."}

Overall Meaning

The song opens with an interlude by AZ that features him describing his experience with drinks such as Balley's, Henny and Remy Martin. He’s smooth and suave as he talks, exuding the persona of a “smooth criminal”. The interlude is immediately followed by the song “Love is Love,” which features AZ, Half-A-Mill, and Nature rapping over a sample of Nina Simone’s song “Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair”. AZ begins the first verse, in which he celebrates the power of black people, claiming that “incredible things take place” when they come together. He goes on to talk about the dynamics of “the chess game” of life, where choosing your alliances is key to survival. He encourages his people to stay true and to never let someone “violate.”


Half-A-Mil takes over for the second verse, which focuses on the importance of community and unity. He talks about walking away from situations that are dangerous or corrupt and finding a better path with wise men who prioritize education and enterprise. The third and final verse is by Nature, who talks about his struggle with drug addiction and the dangerous lifestyle that came with it. He reminisces on a simpler time when he wasn’t caught up in the life and the guilt-free enjoyment of indulging in activities such as smoking weed. The overall message of the song is that love and unity can powerfully motivate individuals to thrive and that it is possible to rise above even the toughest of circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

Ha, ha, ha, new drink, Balley's and Henny
I am enjoying a new drink, a combination of Balley's and Henny


you ain't got no Henny, get the Remy
If you don't have Henny, you can substitute it with Remy cognac


you ain't got the Remy, any cognac'll do. . .
If you don't have Remy, any cognac will suffice


Smooth criminal shit baby. . .
This is some smooth and badass behavior


Kaiser Sosa intention
I have the intention and demeanor of Kaiser Sosa, a legendary criminal


Glide in a Hummer wit the flyin' saucer engine
I smoothly cruise around in a Hummer with an advanced engine


Willied out, at my crib in the winter having cookouts
I'm enjoying myself and having cookouts at my home during the winter


Smack by witch, look out
Beware of a woman who has a quick temper and is ready to physically retaliate


I'm like Barnabas, crab niggas tryin' to conquer us
I am like Barnabas Collins, dealing with envious individuals who are trying to defeat us


They mad 'cause we jump outta cabs, and hop on the bus
They are jealous because we are resourceful and flexible, using both cabs and buses to get around


Copin' dust, Firm Clique rock the whole Metropolis
The Firm Clique, including myself, dominate and control the entire city


Bitches who burn dick won't put a stop to us
Women who try to bring us down by spreading rumors or causing trouble will not succeed


See...this is what I mean...when we come together like this incredible things take place...
When we unite and collaborate like this, amazing things happen


see we connect thoughts to collect shorts, and only the strong survive...
We share ideas to accumulate wealth and only those who are strong can overcome challenges


I love my black people...we are the future...
I have deep affection for my black community as we hold the key to our collective future


Chop the pie up, four ways, get lyed up
Divide the illegal gains into four portions and secure them


Infiltrate, never violate get tied up
Engage in covert operations without crossing any ethical boundaries


It's all a chess game, choose sides, the best remains
Life is like a game of chess, where you have to align yourself with the best individuals to succeed


True lies, vibes die when bums infest the game
False information and negative energy ruin the atmosphere when inexperienced people enter the scene


Bogus shit shots, you woke but let your man get locked
You are aware of the truth but failed to prevent your associate from getting arrested


I love this hip-hop, stock the bank let the Crist pop
I have a deep passion for hip-hop and enjoy celebrating my success with expensive champagne


Peep the next shit, push a big Benz, fuck a Lexus
Keep an eye on the upcoming trends, prefer driving a luxurious Mercedes-Benz over a Lexus


The streets was hectic, so I stacked and made my exit
Since the streets became chaotic, I accumulated wealth and left the dangerous environment


More doe to get, focus my thoughts for me to go legit
I have more money to earn, and I need to concentrate on legitimate ways to achieve it


Ferosious shit, cop a huge castle, on the ocean cliff
I'm involved in intense and impressive activities, like buying a large castle on a cliff by the ocean


Imagine that, a few years back, I was baggin' cracks
It's astonishing to think that a few years ago, I was selling drugs on the streets


Magnum gats, playin' street corners, commitin' savage acts
I used to carry powerful guns, engage in criminal activities, and behave violently on street corners


Twistin' up, nuttin' but love, for niggas sittin' up
Now I roll up joints, spreading nothing but love for those who are incarcerated


Hold your own, try comin' home wit out gettin' touched
Stay strong and attempt to return home without experiencing harm or being attacked


Two for one, laws made foul how they do the young
The justice system unfairly punishes young individuals by charging them for multiple crimes as a single offense


Whose new to come, tried to tell shorty he shoulda threw the gun
Those who are about to enter the world of crime, I advise them to dispose of their weapons


Knowledge the green Wallies, all I see
I observe the wise individuals who wear green Wallies, a high-end brand of shoes


Mama hold math like caller I.D.
My mother possesses advanced knowledge and understanding, comparable to a caller I.D.


Chose the path that chose me
I selected the path of life that seemed destined for me


I'ma tell you like G-o-d told me
I will pass on the knowledge I received from a higher power, like God


Greed, lust, hate, and envy sweeped us from Shemtie
Negative emotions like greed, lust, hate, and envy corrupt our sense of unity and connection with the divine


Keep us from simply, unifyin', organizin'
They prevent us from easily coming together, uniting, and organizing ourselves


We all are fallin', when we think we all are risin'
Even though we might think we are progressing, we are actually regressing and falling apart


We pop Crist on the horizon, topless chicks wit thick thighs &
We enjoy drinking Cristal champagne while being entertained by attractive women with curvaceous figures


I'd rather be civilizin', enterprisin', improvisin'
Instead of engaging in negative actions, I prefer to educate and uplift, seek opportunities and adapt accordingly


Temperature risin', L.O. Heem gave me the guidance
The energy and excitement are increasing, and I credit L.O. Heem for providing me with guidance and inspiration


Told me leave those 85ers alone, blend wit the wise men
He advised me to avoid ignorant individuals and instead associate with knowledgeable and wise people


That buy 80 G stones, twin Mercedes at homes
The wise men invest in expensive 80-carat diamonds and own two Mercedes-Benz cars


Fuck a juck, spend 10 Gs alone on chrome
I don't care about unimportant matters, I prefer to spend $10,000 on chromed accessories for my car


When I die they'll take my chromosomes and clone clones
In the future, when I pass away, they might clone me using my DNA


Two hundred and eight bones
A human body has a total of 208 bones


Microchip kits, we most dominant
We have advanced technology and are the most influential and powerful


You know what time it is, that's why I exist
I exist because I understand the current state of affairs and know how to navigate it successfully


Jump out of limo, lims, fire the blitz, wise scientist
I quickly exit the limousine, wearing luxurious clothing, and execute a strategic plan like a wise scientist


Applyin' this, ?lavi," then wide this
Implementing this knowledge, activating or experiencing an intense state of consciousness, then expanding it


I'm survivin' this, quiet tribalness, finalist
I am progressing and thriving in this environment, displaying a calm tribal essence, and aiming to be the winner


Year 2000, flyin' the whips
By the year 2000, we will be driving luxurious cars


9 cent, mind bent, 1999 rhyme alignment
With a 9mm gun, a conflicted mind, and rhymes that align with the state of affairs in 1999


We went from, arraignments to entertainment
We transitioned from being involved in legal proceedings to becoming entertainers


24 seve, the same shit, playin' the strip livin' dangerous
24/7, we engage in the same risky activities, continuously living in a dangerous neighborhood


Bottle after bottle, soon became a ritual
Drinking excessively, one bottle after another, gradually became a regular practice


The patterens we follow, others found 'em difficult
The routines we adhere to are challenging for others to comprehend and replicate


I guess it's obvious
I suppose it's clear and evident


As to what my hobby is
Regarding my interests and pastimes


The root of all evil, pollute the scene niggas by the kids
Money, which is often considered the root of all evil, corrupts individuals in the community, including young people


Gettin' caught up, the same game done left 'em all stuck
Getting involved in the same activities has left others trapped and unable to progress


I reminisce on V.S. touchin' my fourth cup
I think back to the times when I enjoyed drinking V.S. cognac, filling up my fourth cup


Me? My only problem is I'm more fucked
Personally, my only issue is that I am in a worse predicament


Knowin' in my heart I can't sleep, till I bust off nuts
Deep down, I know I won't find peace until I release my sexual energy


Weed religion, for all my niggas that beat the system
Marijuana has become my religion, a source of comfort and escape for all those who have overcome the legal system


And those bentin', sittin' since Conico Vision
Also, for those who are currently incarcerated, facing lengthy sentences without hope of release


why'all need to listen, it's journalistic
All of you should pay attention as it's informative and encompasses the principles of journalism


why'all hear the whispers "Niggas in The Firm is twisted."
You may have heard rumors that members of The Firm are involved in scandalous activities


Spit that fly shit that earn the bitches
Deliver impressive and captivating lyrics that attract women


Whip the chrome six up the F.D.R.
Drive a car with chrome rims on the F.D.R. (Franklin D. Roosevelt) highway


It's blessed we are
We are fortunate and have received blessings


See I never let 'em strees me god, forever stress free
I never allow others to stress me out, I aim to live a life free of stress


While twistin' up logs of that Nestle
At the same time, I roll up marijuana joints


Who are you to question me? It's just my destiny
Why do you have the audacity to question me? This is simply my path in life


To kick back, kill time, and live successfully
To relax, pass the time, and achieve success in life


Firm... How why'all want it? Huh? hu... Talk to me... We give it to ya either way... We workin' wit ch'all... This, is for you...Love Is Love... 9-8.... Firm shit....
The Firm is here to fulfill your desires, whichever way you prefer. We collaborate with you. This song is dedicated to you. Love is universal. This is The Firm's music in 1998.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVEN JONES

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Séaghdh King

@Poetics that's a nice list.
My list is based of what I like not who I think is categorically better.
1. 2Pac
2. Nas
3. MF DOOM
4. Half a mill
5. Redman
Az would be my honorable mention just for his verses on Lifes a bitch alone.
Younger me would of had Big L in there instead of Half.



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Skatethis17

half a mil verse stay on repeat

Chikwa Mwanza

Correct

4PM

Both of the verses... RIP A Mil 💯

One Above All

I thought i was the only one

Ky Rascoe

Too fuckin short b.

Mookaron Tha Don

Absolutely

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Franky Lo_

The type of bars that sends cold shivers down ya spine🔥

Marcus Saxell

One of Nature's best verses!

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