If I Die II Night
Bun B feat. Lyfe Jennings & Young Buck Lyrics

If a nigga die tonight
In the event of my death tonight

Make sure I didn't die in vain, and they feel my pain
Ensure that my death serves a purpose and that others empathize with my suffering

Make sure my niggas ride for me
Ensure that my close friends support and stand up for me

Or comin' up on the side of me, side of me
Or protect me from harm by standing by my side

Man I'm a real trill nigga (nigga) I been out on them blocks
I am a genuine and authentic person, having spent time in the neighborhood streets

With them hustlers (hustlers) them dealers (dealers) and killers sellin rocks
Interacting with individuals involved in illegal activities such as drug dealing and violence

Put in work in round the clock from when the sun went down
Engaged in constant labor and activity from sunset until sunrise

Till it came back up and night came back around (around)
Continuing the work until morning, when darkness returns

I did a lot of shit them late nights for the dough
Engaged in various activities during the late hours in order to earn money

Robbin niggaz on the low (low) laughed at 'em then I go (go)
Secretly stealing from individuals and mocking them before making a swift departure

Sometimes it went smooth and nobody got hurt
Occasionally, the robbery was successful without causing harm to anyone

And sometimes I had to leave a nigga's dick up in the dirt
In some instances, I had to resort to violence and leave my opponent battered

I ain't proud of what I did and if I could go back in time (time)
I have regrets about my past actions and would choose differently if given the chance

I'd try to find another way instead of packin' nines
I would seek alternative solutions rather than carrying weapons

Totin K's and holdin' macs (macs)
Carrying large firearms such as AK-47s and Mac-10s

But we know time ain't rollin' back
However, it is a fact that time does not reverse

And hungry hyenas, they ain't foldin' jack
Pursuing individuals in need and desperation won't easily give up

So on these cold and black streets, wolves keep huntin'
Therefore, in these perilous and dark neighborhoods, predators continue to seek prey

And a young black man can lose his life over nothin'
A young African-American male can tragically lose his life for trivial reasons

If I gotta go, please let it be for somethin' real
If my death is inevitable, I hope it serves a meaningful purpose

Cause this bullshit hood shit is gettin' niggas killed on the real
Because these meaningless and dangerous activities in the neighborhood are causing fatalities

Well if a deal goes dirty or the counts don't match (match)
In the event of a corrupt transaction or discrepancies in the numbers

Or if I catch a motherfucker dippin' in the back (dippin' in the back)
Or if I encounter someone stealing from behind

Say if a nigga disrespect me or my fam
If an individual shows disrespect towards me or my family

And we take it to the streets and let the guns go blam
In response, we confront the issue publicly and engage in gunfire

I don't really give a damn (damn) or really know whatever's gon' come (come)
I have no concern or certainty about the consequences that may follow

And I'm a represent where I'm from (represent where I'm from)
I will proudly embody and defend my hometown

Man I don't wanna die (die) but I ain't scared to (I ain't scared to)
While I do not wish for death, I do not fear it either

Shit I just wanna make sure that I'm prepared to (I'm prepared to)
Rather, I want to ensure that I'm ready for whatever may come my way

Can't leave without a couple tickets in the stands
Before departing, I want to provide financial security for my wife, mother, and children

So my wife, and my momma and my children got cans (children got cans)
So that my spouse, mother, and kids have financial resources

Cause once I'm gone who goin' take care of my kids? (take care of my kids)
Because after my passing, who will fulfill the role of caretaker for my children?

And do the same things for 'em that I did
And provide the same care and support that I provided

Man I'd rather do a bid (bid)
Honestly, I would prefer to serve a prison sentence

At the least they can see me behind the glass (glass)
That way, my loved ones can visit me while I am incarcerated

Instead I'm reminiscin' bout the past (about the past)
Rather than being present with my family, I find myself dwelling on the past

Nigga don't know what he got, until he passes on
Sometimes, an individual fails to appreciate what they possess until they are gone

So let him tell 'em that he love 'em 'fore his ass is gone
Therefore, it is essential to express love to loved ones before they are no longer alive

We trappin' hard right across from the graveyard
We engage in intense drug dealing activities near the cemetery

I just pray to God I don't have to work a day job
My hope is to avoid regular employment and rely solely on illegal activities

Niggas gettin' robbed so I'm ridin' with my A-R
Due to increased incidents of theft, I carry my assault rifle for protection

They are, not sendin' tape what I done paid for (no)
Others fail to fulfill their promises and obligations, causing frustration

Walkin' through the bricks on my Jena 6 shit
Navigating through the dangerous neighborhood, reminiscing about the Jena 6 incident

Like if you ain't from around here, you was gettin' hit (c'mon)
Growing up in this area meant experiencing violence if you were not a local resident

Send a O.G. some flicks, make they time go by quick (hey)
Serving as a source of entertainment for incarcerated individuals to help pass the time

You surprised what some pictures in the penitentiary did (yeah)
It is surprising how much joy and comfort pictures can bring to those in prison

We survived but most of us die for some bullshit
Although we managed to survive, many of us perish due to senseless conflicts

Go to church but the devil's standin' on the pulpit (damn)
Even in places of worship, we are confronted with evil and corruption

Niggas lied just to kick it (what) swear to God they got a meal ticket
Individuals deceived others in order to spend time together, falsely claiming to possess significant wealth

Then they call you and they bout to get evicted (I know)
Later, they contact you seeking assistance because they are facing eviction

A Underground King, I've been one ever since I was sixteen (c'mon)
I have been a respected and influential figure in the streets since the age of sixteen

Pimp and Bun'll tell you just what Buck mean (what's up)
Prominent figures like Pimp and Bun can attest to the significance of my reputation and status

A street nigga livin' the street dream, I seen (for sho')
Living the lifestyle of a street individual, experiencing the harsh realities that come with it

My whole team go to the feds or get a hole in the head
As a consequence of our actions, the members of my crew either end up in prison or dead

This what I said (yeah)
These are the thoughts and sentiments I express