Life Or Death
C-Murder Lyrics


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[Chorus]
Oh
It's life or death in my town
And I'm standin' on deadly ground
I just want to live my life
All by myself

Life is full of debt
And life is full of cnflict
I'm just tired of seein' all my homies out here dyin' quick
Society today is all twisted
Gave my homie 20 years for shop lifttin'
Now that's bad because LaWan got 3 for murder
Politics in the court house ain't the same since the murder.
That's why constantly I watch all my enemies
'Cause death is a disease to all my TRU g'z
The can't shake it
They can't seem to break the cycle
That's why I'm protected by the gat and St. Micheal
Ralph Sten said money runs the country
Make ya do some strange things when it's right in front ya
I done see mothers turn on they own kids
Money make brothers turn on one another.
Even make each other split the other's wig
Animosity
Least of all tops is ta watch ya back
Life or Death
'Cause ya never know if ya breathed ya last breath.

[Chorus: x2]

I'm already dead
So can't nobody kill me
I done suffered to long to let another man fear me
My pain brings anger to a total stranger
Ain't no limit to my hall when I'm constantly in danger
I just want to be surrounded by somebody that luv me
But reallity is sendin' me those hatas undercover
I don't know who to trust but my family and friends
Takin' chances on your life when you let a stranger in
Nowadays rappers dying
So I take it as a message
I lived to see another year so I count my blessings
Tell Em' I'ma changed man, but they don't hear me
On my knees beggin' god can you please forgive me
Let the past be the past
I'm investin' in the future
Watch the ones that swallow most ya
And the ones that'll do ya
My advice to the world
Maintain your sanity
I know your faced with life or death everyday but overlook the evil
Thoughts
'Cause there's gotta be another way
Life or Death?
See me?
I trust nobody
Money is the rule to all evil
Better watch yourself boo





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In C-Murder's "Life or Death", the rapper reflects on the dangers and risks of living in his town, where life and death are constantly at stake. He expresses his weariness to see his friends dying quickly and how twisted society is. C-Murder expresses the belief that the justice system is biased, as he watched one of his friends get a 20-year sentence for shoplifting, while another received only three years for murder. As a result, C-Murder is cautious, constantly watching his enemies, and armed with guns and St. Michael, the archangel, to protect himself from death.


C-Murder's lyrics also allude to the influence of money in shaping people's actions and the relationships between them. He emphasizes the negative effects money can have, such as making mothers turn on their children and brothers turn on each other. The rapper concludes by advising people to overlook evil thoughts and maintain their sanity while recognizing that life or death is an everyday reality.


Overall, "Life or Death" is a commentary on the harsh conditions of urban life, where violence, inequality, and desperation can lead to tragic outcomes.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh
Introduction to the theme of the song- life and death in a dangerous town.


It's life or death in my town
The stakes are high in this town and life and death are constantly at play.


And I'm standin' on deadly ground
Even standing somewhere can be perilous in this deadly town.


I just want to live my life
In such a dangerous environment, all one wants is to live their life peacefully.


All by myself
Without the threat of danger and without any evil in sight, just carrying on alone as an individual.


Life is full of debt
Life is tough and full of financial burdens.


And life is full of conflict
Life is also full of conflict and challenges that one must face.


I'm just tired of seein' all my homies out here dyin' quick
The artist is exhausted and sad from witnessing his friends passing away quickly.


Society today is all twisted
The current state of society is all warped and messed up.


Gave my homie 20 years for shop lifttin'
The judicial system has punished the artist's friend too harshly for a minor crime.


Now that's bad because LaWan got 3 for murder
It's unfortunate that someone who committed murder got a lighter sentence than someone who had only shoplifted.


Politics in the court house ain't the same since the murder
The artist believes legal proceedings are corrupt since a past murder case.


That's why constantly I watch all my enemies
The artist remains cautious of his foes at all times.


'Cause death is a disease to all my TRU g'z
Death is rampant and almost infectious in the artist's gang.


The can't shake it
The artist's crew is unable to escape the constant fear and threat of death.


They can't seem to break the cycle
The artist's gang seems to be stuck in an endless and violent cycle.


That's why I'm protected by the gat and St. Micheal
The artist has to rely on weapons and divine protection to survive.


Ralph Sten said money runs the country
According to Ralph Sten, money rules the nation and influences our behavior.


Make ya do some strange things when it's right in front ya
The lure of money can make people behave strangely even when they can see the risks and consequences.


I done see mothers turn on they own kids
The artist has witnessed mothers betraying their own children due to greed and money.


Money make brothers turn on one another
Money can drive siblings apart and cause them to betray each other.


Even make each other split the other's wig
Money can even cause violence between people who once trusted each other.


Animosity
A feeling of hostility and resentment that people in the dangerous town have towards each other.


Least of all tops is ta watch ya back
The most important task in this town is to watch out for danger.


Life or Death
Two sides of the coin in the dangerous town.


'Cause ya never know if ya breathed ya last breath.
One can never be sure what one's fate is in the town.


I'm already dead
The artist feels like he is already doomed and beyond saving in this environment.


So can't nobody kill me
The artist feels invincible since he is already dead in his mind.


I done suffered to long to let another man fear me
The artist has lived through too much misery to let anyone else scare him.


My pain brings anger to a total stranger
The artist is so frustrated that it causes someone who doesn't even know him to become upset.


Ain't no limit to my hall when I'm constantly in danger
When in constant peril, the artist's anger knows no bounds.


I just want to be surrounded by somebody that luv me
Amid all the danger, the artist simply hopes to be around people who love him.


But reallity is sendin' me those hatas undercover
In reality, he is surrounded by people who secretly hate him.


I don't know who to trust but my family and friends
The artist is paranoid about trusting people in his life, but feels safe being around his loved ones.


Takin' chances on your life when you let a stranger in
Letting a stranger into your life can be dangerous and put your life at risk.


Nowadays rappers dying
Many musicians have died in recent times, and this is a warning sign to the artist.


So I take it as a message
The artist looks at rapper deaths as a warning sign and pays attention to them.


I lived to see another year so I count my blessings
The artist feels lucky to have survived another year in this perilous town.


Tell Em' I'ma changed man, but they don't hear me
The artist claims to have changed but feels that nobody believes him.


On my knees beggin' god can you please forgive me
The artist pleads with God for forgiveness and redemption.


Let the past be the past
The artist wants to move on from his past and start anew.


I'm investin' in the future
The artist is looking forward to a better and brighter future.


Watch the ones that swallow most ya
Beware of the people who seem to be the most friendly and accommodating.


And the ones that'll do ya
Also beware of the people who want to cause you harm.


My advice to the world
The artist's parting words of wisdom to people everywhere.


Maintain your sanity
Hold onto your mental stability amidst chaos and danger.


I know your faced with life or death everyday but overlook the evil thoughts
Although one must deal with danger every day, the artist advises people to avoid negative and pessimistic thoughts.


'Cause there's gotta be another way
The artist is hopeful that there is an alternative to life and death struggles.


Life or Death?
Reiteration of the theme of the song—life and death.


See me?
Do you comprehend the risk and danger the artist is facing?


I trust nobody
In this perilous environment, the artist trusts nobody except maybe family and friends.


Money is the rule to all evil
The artist believes that money is the root cause of all evil.


Better watch yourself boo
Be cautious and careful in this deadly town.


[Chorus]
Repetition of the chorus to reinforce the theme of the song.


[Chorus: x2]
Repetition of the chorus twice to emphasize the theme and message of the song.




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Written by: RAYMOND POOLE, COREY MILLER

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