Heat
A League Of Our Own Vol. 2 Lyrics
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The song "Heat" by A League Of Their Own Vol. 2 (feat. Spice 1) is a powerful commentary on the harsh realities of life in the inner city, specifically the experience of young Black men who are struggling to make ends meet and protect themselves from the dangers of street life. The song begins with Spice 1 pleading with God to tell Satan to "turn the heat down" as he feels the flames of hell beneath his feet in the form of violence, poverty, and despair. He describes the block as "hot" with "street demons" calling his name and references Russian Roulette, suggesting that life in the hood is a game of chance where one wrong move could mean death. Spice 1 expresses his fear of dying alone and broke, surrounded by nothing but his own regret.
In the second verse, the Outlawz pick up where Spice 1 left off, painting a picture of the daily struggles they face as young Black men trying to survive in a world that seems determined to destroy them. They reference the absence of fathers and the pressure to provide for themselves and their families, often resorting to violence to get what they need. They acknowledge that their actions may be wrong, but feel that they have no other choice. The Outlawz also make it clear that they are willing to do whatever it takes to honor the memory of those who have died before them, pledging to "ride in [their] name".
Overall, "Heat" is a poignant and powerful commentary on the realities of life for young Black men in the inner city. It sheds light on the struggles they face just to survive, and the difficult choices they must make every day to ensure their own safety and that of their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
dear lord, could you please tell Lucifer
Asking the Lord to request Lucifer to lower the heat.
turn the heat down, feelin the flames of hell
Feeling the burning sensation of the heat and requesting to have it lowered.
underneath my feet now, the block is hot
Feeling the heat on the streets and the dangerous conditions it creates.
I hear the street demons callin
Feeling the influence of negative forces on the streets and in society.
playin russian roulette
Risking one's life on the streets and in dangerous situations.
with thug nature, sky fallin
Feeling that the situation is getting worse, and danger is increasing.
don't want to die broke and alone, smokin a zone
Fearing to die without having anything in life, in a state of despair, and turning to drugs.
with the homies in the car strapped up
Being ready for whatever may happen with his close friends and having weapons on hand.
with a vest on, lord please tell Lucifer
Wearing a bulletproof vest and asking the Lord to intervene in his situation.
he need to turn the heat down
Reiterating the need for the heat to be lowered in the dangerous environment.
cause I'm convinced that hell is up on these streets now
Believing that the streets are like hell and are full of danger and destruction.
the hood is on fire, niggas comin up short (short)
The environment is volatile, and people are lacking resources and opportunities.
ashphalt burnin the sole of my jordans (jordans)
The heat is so intense that it is causing his shoes to melt and burn.
how long will I mourn my homies is gettin shot
Feeling a sense of loss and mourning for friends who have been killed in the violent environment.
not even mommys tears cool the drama or not
Even a mother's tears cannot ease the tension and conflict that exists.
just gettin hotter, my homies can't take it anymore
The situation is escalating, and his friends are reaching their breaking point.
sick and tired of bein broke stressed and poor
Feeling frustrated and exhausted with being financially struggling and stressed.
enemies, want to murder me at 3000 degrees
Feeling like his enemies want him dead in a fiery, violent way.
want to catch me on my paper route scoutin for cheese
Wanting to ambush and steal from him while he is out working and trying to earn money.
livin life hot to death we stop the press
Living in a dangerous environment where his life is always at risk, causing people to pay attention.
stop to, catch my breath and count who left
Taking a moment to pause and assess who is still alive and who has been lost to violence.
there's angels with me, so I can never give up
Feeling like he has spiritual protection and cannot give up in his struggle.
makaveli trained soldier, just aim and bust
Being prepared for battle and violence and trained in the ways of Makaveli, Tupac's namesake.
what gotta kill a cop just to stop the torture
Feeling like police are part of the problem and may need to be eliminated to stop the violence.
and if you can't stand the heat then get the fuck out the kitchen
If someone cannot handle the dangerous environment and violence, they need to leave and find safety elsewhere.
Lyrics Β© DistroKid, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ameer Vann, Clifford F Simpson, Dominique Simpson, Jabari Manwarring, Matthew Garrett Champion, Romil Hemnani, Russell Evan Boring, William Anku Kraka Mawuli Ando Wood
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