Long Time
Bunny Sigler Lyrics

Oooh
Expressing nostalgia and longing.

It's been a long time
Referring to a significant period of time that has passed.

Since I been back around the way
Since I last visited this neighborhood or community.

Let it spin let spin let it spin
Allowing the music to play or continue.

Long time long time
Repeating the same idea to emphasize the duration.

Struck by the luck of the draw
Being fortunate or unlucky due to chance.

Real life preservation
Striving to survive in difficult or dangerous circumstances.

What I'm hustling for
Working hard to achieve a goal or make a living.

My name black thought
Introducing the rapper and his stage name.

The definition of raw
Emphasizing Black Thought's talent and authenticity.

I was born in South Philly
Revealing the rapper's place of birth and origin.

On a cement floor
Describing the conditions of his birth and upbringing.

I had nothing at all
Growing up in poverty or deprivation.

Had to knuckle and brawl
Fighting or struggling to survive.

They swore I'd fall
Facing criticism or doubt from others.

Be another brick in the wall
Conforming to society's expectations or limitations.

Another life
Being like many others in his neighborhood or environment.

Full of love
Conveying a sense of community or affection.

That lost
Implying that something precious or valuable has been forgotten or abandoned.

This Philly
Referring to Philadelphia and its culture.

Y'all really ain't stoppin
Asserting that Philadelphia is resilient and enduring.

The boy with the pen
Identifying Black Thought as a lyricist or writer.

Like Willie
Comparing Black Thought to Willie the poet or writer.

On top of the hall
Referring to Black Thought's success and reputation.

Pure soul is what the city
Describing Philadelphia as a place of artistic and cultural richness.

Most popular for
Being known for something in particular.

Hear the tones
Listening to the sounds or music of the city.

That will ease you
Calming or soothing the listener.

Smooth
Referring to the musical style or vibe.

As Bunny Sigler's soundtrack
Comparing the music to Bunny Sigler's work.

Keepin your head boppin and all
Making the listeners feel good or inspired.

It's something in the water
Referring to the unique or special qualities of the city or community.

Where I come from
Emphasizing the rapper's connection to his hometown.

They used to sing it on the corner
Remembering a tradition of communal singing or performing.

Making something outta nothing
Creating value or meaning from difficult circumstances or limited resources.

Because everybody fifty cents
Implying that everyone is struggling or hustling in some way.

From a quarter
Facing economic or social challenges.

Yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation.

The streets ain't timid
Describing the city or community as bold and vigorous.

But I feel at home in it
Feeling comfortable and familiar in this environment.

Gotta see a couple people
Wanting to reconnect or catch up with old friends or acquaintances.

I ain't got at
Not having seen or contacted these people in a while.

In a minute
For a long time or a significant period.

You can take a brother outta South Philly
Implying that one's hometown is an important part of their identity.

Can't take it outta him really
Stating that the connection to one's hometown is enduring and essential.

I forever represent it
Continuing to identify with and promote one's hometown.

And it's
Introducing Peedi Peedi's verse.

Live and dirvet
Emphasizing the rapper's energy and forward motion.

I don't need no mic check
Asserting the rapper's readiness and confidence.

Remember mommy told me
Recounting a lesson or advice from one's mother.

You ain't write that
Challenging the authenticity or originality of one's work.

It started in the bathroom taking a dump
Recalling a humorous or mundane beginning to the creative process.

Listening to Ultramagnetic
Naming a musical influence or inspiration.

Ego tripping you won't
Asserting one's superiority or confidence.

Pressure my word
Challenging someone to disprove or criticize one's work.

I'm the urban vision
Describing oneself as a representative or embodiment of the city or community.

Of you chump
Addressing someone disrespectfully or dismissively.

Stomped on a different ground
Standing out or excelling in a unique way.

Sound second to none
Being the best or most innovative in terms of music or performance.

Synthesizers tweet
Describing a specific sound or musical effect.

To improvise your feet
Encouraging or inspiring people to dance or move.

I calculated every lyric to arrive on a beat
Emphasizing the care and precision behind one's songwriting or performance.

It's free
Making a pun or wordplay on the word 'free' in the context of music or drugs.

Come get high on me
Inviting the audience to enjoy the music and performance.

Before a nine millimeter shell
Referencing violence or danger in the community.

Hit my pelle pelle
Mentioning an expensive or fashionable garment that might be targeted by robbers or thieves.

In the p
Abbreviating or slang for 'in the projects' or 'in the ghetto.'

But whatever you clap
Encouraging the audience to show appreciation or support.

Clap to the record spinnin
Applauding the DJ or the music.

While I'm takin you back
Transporting the audience or listener to a specific time or place through the music.

To the top paper era
Referencing a period of time when money or paper currency was the focus of popular culture.

Baby big on that
Being enthusiastic or knowledgeable about that time period or culture.

Picture the pool room
Describing a specific image or scene from that time period or culture.

Where the money getters was at
Referring to a place where people could earn or win money.

And street people
Naming a specific group or community involved in that culture or era.

With feather in the cap
Describing a specific style or accessory associated with that time period or community.

Or their bossolino Pullin paper
Referring to a specific style of hat or a specific hustle or job that involved making money.

As if it's a small casino
Comparing the scene or atmosphere to a casino or gambling hall.

I was a young boy
Recounting one's personal history or experiences.

Sweepin the floors
Performing menial or low-paying tasks.

And runnin to stores
Running errands or delivering goods as part of one's job or responsibilities.

But all those old heads
Referring to older or more experienced people in the community or industry.

Would talk to me About the way
Mentoring or advising the singer or artist.

To clutch the eagle
To hold a gun or weapon for protection or self-defense.

On a buck and truck
Doing a risky or profitable job involving transportation or delivery.

And if I'm down
Referring to times of hardship or trouble.

How to get back up
Learning to be resilient or resourceful in difficult situations.

Just survival kid
Referring to the struggle or challenge of surviving in a tough environment or industry.

And it's a struggle worldwide
Recognizing that many people face similar challenges or obstacles in different parts of the world.

I'm positive
Maintaining a positive attitude or outlook despite adversity.

Shit the ghetto might as well
Acknowledging the difficulties or problems facing one's community or environment.

Be the Gaza Strip
Comparing the conditions or circumstances of the ghetto to that of a war zone or conflict area.

You know where all the monsters is
Naming the dangerous or violent elements of the community or environment.

Street walkers
Referring to prostitutes or sex workers on the street.

You don't see no consciousness
Noticing a lack of positive or socially responsible behavior in the community.

I'm coming back to where
Returning to the artist's hometown or community.

The core of the problem is
Identifying the root or cause of the problems or challenges in the community or environment.

We on the job again
Referring to the artist's commitment to addressing and addressing the issues facing the community.

Y'all know what time it is
Asserting that everyone is aware of the situation or problem at hand.