Under the Weather
Ajani Jones Lyrics

Why they kill Nip in his own hood
I question why Nipsey Hussle was murdered in his own neighborhood.

I wonder what it take for a change
I ponder what is needed to bring about a positive transformation.

humans in a race for a change
People are striving and competing to bring about that change.

and a range so it seems
This change seems to encompass a wide variety of aspects.

enemies on the prowl for the murder
There are individuals actively searching for someone to harm.

I pray for you softly
I offer my prayers in a gentle and compassionate manner.

and all of yo family
I include your entire family in my prayers.

cuz I know that a black man probably wanna off me
I am aware that there might be black individuals who harbor ill intentions towards me.

assault me
They may even physically attack me.

this feel like a soddom gmorrah
The current situation feels similar to the biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah.

demons dance on the fire
Evil entities revel in the chaos and destruction.

what about the kings and the moors
Have we forgotten about the historical figures, both black and Muslim, who ruled and contributed to society?

forget that
Let's disregard that important part of history.

get back cause you shine and your wrist flash
Beware, because your success and material possessions make you a target.

swear black be a target
Indeed, being black makes you more vulnerable to being targeted.

and momma worst fear is my coffin
The greatest fear my mother has is seeing me in a casket.

and my sisters sobbing
My sisters are deeply distraught, shedding tears.

wondering where I been often
They are constantly wondering where I have been, frequently absent.

they tell me to move with some caution
They advise me to be careful and exercise caution in my actions.

I don't have to preach about that thing that i don't know
There is no need for me to speak about something I have no knowledge of.

remember when the love was all we need and we want more
Recall a time when love was the only thing we desired and sought after.

nowadays it's problems and they breed at your front door
Currently, problems arise and multiply right at your doorstep.

lately I been focused on my team cause I want more
Recently, I have been directing my attention towards my team as I strive for greater achievements.

I just wanna maintain
My desire is simply to sustain and preserve.

tired of the same thangs
I am exhausted by repetitiveness and monotony.

why I gotta be ready for the wreck
Why must I always be prepared for disaster and chaos?

when I brace for the shots to my neck like I'm X
I brace myself for bullets aimed at my neck, evoking the tragic fate of XXXTentacion.

and I moved far from the nest
I have distanced myself from my place of origin.

empower my people
I strive to uplift and empower those of my community.

that live for the better
Individuals who live with a desire for improvement and progress.

some how that revolves round a check
Curiously, their aspirations seem to revolve around financial success.

attent hut gotta watch where you step
Attention, be cautious of where you tread.

any threat
Any potential danger or harm.

on the go in the wild
Always on the move, navigating through a chaotic world.

how you grow like rose
Despite the hardships, find a way to blossom and flourish like a rose.

dead leaves wanna take yo soul
Detrimental influences attempt to drain your spirit and vitality.

take a lap for the victory
Celebrate and rejoice in your victories by taking a victory lap.

you always live on
Your legacy and impact endure, even after your physical presence fades.

to be frank and that's endlessly
To be honest, this process is perpetual and never-ending.

and it's no type of ministry to bring what you gave to the world
It is not enough to simply give back to the world; it should not be done for self-serving purposes.

wonder why you ain't clear the scene
I question why certain individuals have not made a lasting impact or left a significant mark.

I wonder just why we all feel the need
It makes me ponder why all of us experience this longing.

to be haters I'm tired of the cynic seeds
To constantly be filled with negativity and cynicism is exhausting.

from chicago to slauson we feel the breeze
From Chicago to Slauson, an area in Los Angeles, we all experience the winds of change and influence.