Anybody Killa (ABK) started his rap career in 1995 as part of the group Krazy Klan. He rapped under the name Jaymo while his partner (LAVEL) rapped as Jayho. Later he became the hype man for Blaze Ya Dead Homie before going out on his own.
Hey Yall
Anybody Killa Lyrics
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Come over here, check this out
And gimme a minute of your time, but don't doubt
Anything that I tell ya'll, listen up closely
It's something ghostly, my ancestors told me
Way back before we walked the earth
It was so much cleaner cause it wasn't disturbed
But there was still hatred and strugglin' for our color
And I don't know why, cause helping hands should be a must
It was written on the manuscript, in the book you trust
Unless it's all just a way to get us arguin'
Believe what you want, even if it's a life of sin
(Chorus 2x)
Hey ya'll
Everybody gotta watch they back
We alone, so watch your back
Hey ya'll
Everybody gotta walk in they own path
But at the end, you can't go back
Ever since there's been a jail cell
Murder's been committed
Thou shalt not kill, and who's the one sinnin'?
At the end of all of this, will they be judged?
Punished for the life they took with no grudge
Nowadays, things sure ain't changed
There's a whole lot of states allowed to fry your brains
That's cause lately we just burn it away
Let them build they own prisons where their ass can stay
It's a wonder how we let things happen
I ain't special
But I enjoy takin' it to another level
Bad choices lead to a terrible afterlife
So, just learn your wrongs from right
(Chorus 2x)
Hey ya'll
Everybody gotta watch they back
We alone, so watch your back
Hey ya'll
Everybody gotta walk in they own path
But at the end, you can't go back
Hey ya'll
I don't mean to get ya thinkin' about
Things that's gonna get ya down and out
There just things I had to get up off my chest
Cause I'm trying to relax and just do my best
I don't wanna take a situation, and turn it upside down
I just feel this world's f**kin' around
I mean, who am I to judge?
I just, I was raised to be strong enough
Hey ya'll
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Hey ya'll
My ancestors got me down on my knees prayin'
Hey ya'll
They keep tellin' me to spread the word
Hey ya'll
Cause when they come their gonna test what you have learned
(Chorus 2x)
Hey ya'll
Everybody gotta watch they back
We alone, so watch your back
Hey ya'll
Everybody gotta walk in they own path
But at the end, you can't go back
Hey ya'll
Hey ya'll!
Retaliation, what now bitch!!
The song Hey Yall by Anybody Killa is a powerful reflection on the struggles faced by the African American community throughout history. The artist starts the song by urging his listeners to pay attention to what he has to say, and to trust him despite any doubts they may have. He goes on to describe a vision he had, given to him by his ancestors, of a time before the earth was inhabited by humans. This time, he claims, was much cleaner and more peaceful than the world we live in today. However, even then there was hatred and strife, particularly for people of color. The artist questions why this is the case, pointing out that helping others should be a priority for all of us. He suggests that perhaps the division and conflict we see today is intentionally being stoked by outside forces.
The chorus of the song is a warning to all of us to watch our backs and be careful about the paths we choose to walk in life. The artist acknowledges that everyone must forge their own path, but he also emphasizes the importance of being mindful of the consequences of our actions. The second verse of the song touches on the issue of crime and punishment. The artist notes that murder has always existed, and suggests that perhaps the person who punishes the murderer will be judged and punished themselves. He also comments on the fact that many states still allow the death penalty, and references the idea of building prisons to keep criminals away from the rest of society.
Overall, Hey Yall is a song that urges listeners to be mindful of the world around them and to take responsibility for their own actions. The artist encourages us to learn from our mistakes and to strive to be better people, while also acknowledging the challenges faced by people of color throughout history.
Line by Line Meaning
Come over here, check this out
Hey everyone, listen up and pay attention
And gimme a minute of your time, but don't doubt
Please listen to what I have to say and don't be skeptical
Anything that I tell ya'll, listen up closely
Everything I'm saying is important so please focus
It's something ghostly, my ancestors told me
I have received this knowledge from my ancestors and it's otherworldly
Way back before we walked the earth
This knowledge predates humans existence on this planet
It was so much cleaner cause it wasn't disturbed
The earth was a better place before humans disrupted it
But there was still hatred and strugglin' for our color
Even before humans, there was discrimination and inequality based on skin color
Cause if you had nothing you were bound to smother
Poverty breeds desperation that can lead to negative actions
And I don't know why, cause helping hands should be a must
I don't understand why people don't help each other when it's necessary
It was written on the manuscript, in the book you trust
Religion teaches us to help each other and be kind
Unless it's all just a way to get us arguin'
Maybe the religious teachings are just ways to divide us and promote conflict
Believe what you want, even if it's a life of sin
It's your choice to believe what you want and live with the consequences
Everybody gotta watch they back
Everyone needs to be cautious and protect themselves
We alone, so watch your back
We are alone in this world, so we need to look out for ourselves
Everybody gotta walk in they own path
Everyone has their own journey to follow
But at the end, you can't go back
You can't change the past, only learn from it and move forward
Ever since there's been a jail cell
Prison has existed for a long time
Murder's been committed
People have been killing each other for a long time
Thou shalt not kill, and who's the one sinnin'?
People know that killing is wrong, but they still do it
At the end of all of this, will they be judged?
Will murderers be punished for their actions in the afterlife?
Punished for the life they took with no grudge
Murderers take lives with no mercy or reason, but they will still face consequences
Nowadays, things sure ain't changed
Even in modern times, things are still the same or possibly worse
There's a whole lot of states allowed to fry your brains
There are many states with the death penalty, which is a controversial form of punishment
That's cause lately we just burn it away
We tend to ignore problems and just try to forget about them
Let them build they own prisons where their ass can stay
People who commit crimes should be responsible for their own consequences
It's a wonder how we let things happen
People are not vigilant enough in preventing bad things from happening
I ain't special
I don't think I am better than anyone else
But I enjoy takin' it to another level
I like to think deeply and beyond surface level topics
Bad choices lead to a terrible afterlife
Making negative choices in life can result in a negative afterlife
So, just learn your wrongs from right
Learn from your mistakes and do better next time
I don't mean to get ya thinkin' about
I don't want to depress anyone
Things that's gonna get ya down and out
Talking about negative things can bring down your mood
There just things I had to get up off my chest
I just needed to express these thoughts and feelings
Cause I'm trying to relax and just do my best
I want to find peace and do my best in life
I don't wanna take a situation, and turn it upside down
I don't want to make things worse or cause harm by speaking up
I just feel this world's f**kin' around
The world is facing many problems and it frustrates me
I mean, who am I to judge?
I am not in a position to judge others
I just, I was raised to be strong enough
I was raised with a strong moral code and integrity
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Do my words make sense to you?
My ancestors got me down on my knees prayin'
I feel a spiritual connection to my ancestors and their teachings
They keep tellin' me to spread the word
I feel a responsibility to share this knowledge with others
Cause when they come their gonna test what you have learned
In the afterlife, you will be tested on what you have learned in life
Contributed by Zoe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aspern Park
This song is a legend! Props to ABK!
ERNEST GARCIA
THIS IS ONE OF ABK'S BEST MUSIC VIDEOS AND FOR BEING HIS FIRST, IT'S ULTIMATE !!! THE LYRICS HAVE A TRUE MEANING TO THEM !!! AND IT ALL SOUNDS GREAT !!!
Jose Lara
I first heard this song 10 years ago. The older the get, the more real the lyrics get
Sasquatch Tony
this right here is a personal anthem. I stand behind this through and through. been jamming this since I was 15 I'm 27 going strong and it's this type of mentality keeping me alive. and my offspring alive today and future years to come.
Jake cozzz
12 years and this song is still fire!
TheRapperTaffy
i used to have this dvd when i was a kid man holy shit good times❤️🥰
pandaxmom
What was the name? I cannot freakin remember it
Lamonica P
I love ABK
Lamonica P
+Bleezy B I lost your kik message me on there
Lamonica P
+Bleezy B ok lol