Quiet Niggas
Bravehearts; Nas Lyrics

Where my real niggas at
There are a lot of genuine, trustworthy people out there.

there's a lot of real niggas out there
A great number of people who are true to themselves and their values exist.

there's a lot of real niggas everywhere
People who stay true to themselves and their values are present everywhere.

that's why you don't fuck with just anybody
It’s important to be careful about who you associate with.

A lot of niggas is just on the low, chilling
Many people keep a low-profile, minding their own business.

Not bothering nobody, until one motherfucker fuck with em
They don’t trouble anyone unless someone tries to start trouble with them.

And then all hell break loose
Things can get chaotic and serious if they feel threatened.

[Chorus: x2]

Quiet niggas will kill
Reserved people who mind their business can be just as dangerous as anyone else.

Loud niggas talk shit
Boisterous individuals who talk a lot are only good for talking trash.

Them be the ones that get killed
Talking excessively may lead to one's own demise.

It's wild where we walk kid
The world is a dangerous place, and we have to be careful where we go.

Is you brave nigga
Are you courageous enough?

Is you a slave nigga
Are you someone who is easily controlled or dominated?

Is you a made nigga
Are you successful or influential through hard work and determination?

Or is you a paid nigga
Are you someone who is paid to do something, regardless of your values or morals?

Well known gangstas, in trust
Respected and trustworthy gang members are relied upon.

That we bust
They will come through and handle business.

Your heart and soul lies with us
They are in control of you, and you trust them fully.

Boldly go where we once took a nigga before
They are confident and unafraid of possible consequences, and have been in dangerous situations before.

Now the motherfucker begging for more
Now those who were once threatening them are submissive, asking for mercy.

Its the reason
This is why they take certain actions.

Standing here shaking, hating the haters
They are here, nervous, and despising those who threaten them.

They watching my paper
These people are envious and keeping an eye on their wealth.

Realize, a 4 5 will open his eyes
If someone comes at them, a weapon will be drawn.

Now what the fuck you think he saw before he drop
Any attacker will immediately regret trying to harm them.

Nigga standin there just like a cop
They exude an authoritative presence and won't be easily intimidated.

Braveheart I'm screaming up the block
They are known for their courage and are announcing their presence.

Now the soldier, cadet, general in fact
They have progressed in their gang hierarchy and are powerful.

Don't let me get up and show yawl motherfucker's respect
Don't make them forcefully demand respect.

Plans connect
Their strategies are solid.

The twinkle and diamonds upon my neck
They have expensive jewelry indicating their wealth.

More jazz than Hornecek
Their style is unique and sophisticated.

I blast and leave your corner wet
They have enough firepower to take over a rival group's territory.

Straight on top of ya
They will quickly defeat their enemies.

Spitting like the trench coat mafia
They are a powerful force that shouldn't be underestimated.

In a school yard we make it hard
They are disruptive and have a strong presence.

Was popping yawl
They are taking over and crushing their rivals.

We made our change was stopping yawl
They have shifted the balance of power in their favour.

They spray your names rest in peace on the ? wall
If someone challenges them, they won't hesitate to take lethal action.

I wave gang signs at the youth, that's down for the cause
They are recruiting young people to join their gang.

Cling them things in the ? you better get yours
Keep weapons on you to defend yourself.

Time is running out
There's not much time left to make your mark.

Your streets is getting smaller as we speak
They are gradually taking over territory and dominating.

Juliani turns these lights on so niggas can't creep
The police are present to deter anyone from causing trouble.

I miss the shit of days we did this
They miss the time when they were just starting out and taking over territory.

Please free John Gotti
They are advocating for the release of a notorious gangster.

They kept the black man eating, not killing everybody
They're advocating for gangsterism as a way to make money and live better lives.

Drug wars is real
Drug-related violence is a threat.

You have no friends in the outfield
When it comes to survival, everyone should just worry about themselves.

Foul balls is deaf, umpires keep ice grilles
Danger is always present and authority can be harsh.

there's no tomorrow its the bottom of the 9 9
Time is running out and there's little time left.

Can't die a broke man with a bitch that's fine
They won't go out broke and will go after what they want.

My hearts full of braveness so who the fuck will want to save this
They are confident in their own bravery.

Fallen angel from fallen star and chaos on this nation
They see themselves as rebels, fighting against a society they don't agree with.

Don't play us on your station if you pussy or you hating
Don't play their songs on the radio if you're scared or dislike them.

You can find us in the hood; thugging and regulating
They are present in the neighbourhood, handling business and maintaining order.

We here to eat food, my peoples, be lethal
They are there to take what's theirs, and are ready to use force if necessary.

Shots in your body make you see through
Their weapon marks will be evident and they won't hesitate to use them.

Quiet niggas become jail riot niggas
Reserved individuals, once pushed, can become uncontrollable and dangerous.

25 to life, big never cry niggas
They are tough, and can handle long sentences without getting emotional.

Floss when they up north
They show off and flaunt their successes while in prison.

Chest getting bigger
They are becoming more confident and powerful.

Celebs on the V I respect that nigga
They admire and respect fellow successful people.

Rege on the regular chops is up, like a editor
They are good at cutting drugs and dividing them into smaller portions for sale.

Come through on man gang like the predator
They come through dominating, like a predator hunting its prey.

If yawl wake I'll wet it up
If anyone tries to attack them, they will fight back.

Jungle set it up
They have a network set up and are prepared for whatever might come.

The jackal rock you to sleep while I'm coming at you
They will deceive you while simultaneously attacking you.

Air out your area, Queens Bridge forever, what
They are taking ownership of their area and will take action to defend it.

Ill will the label
Ill will is their record label.

Bravehearts yawl scared of us
The Bravehearts are intimidated by them.

Yo when those niggas ran these niggas stayed
When other people fled, they stand their ground.

With these niggas switched up and bitched up afraid
Those who stayed behind were regretful and scared.

These niggas clicked up and ripped up the gauge
They stood together and were aggressive.

Those niggas got jail and sick cause we paid
Those who opposed them ended up in jail, and they were able to buy their freedom.

Don't even rep Q be
Don't represent Queensbridge.

You ain't got hood stripes
You're not a real resident of Queensbridge.

Looters come through catch you fronting
They won't tolerate people who pose as something they're not.

And its good night
They will take you out if necessary.

Know how much force this is
Understand how powerful they are.

Juggle horse and whiz
They are good at handling and selling drugs.

Nothing but horses kid
They only deal with the best.

We go to war for this
They are willing to fight for their way of life.

[Chorus: x3]