R.I.P.
C. WAKELEY Lyrics

I remember when we were kids
Reflecting on the past, when things were simpler and easier.

We shed all our hurt and tears (and tears)
Despite experiencing hardship and sadness, we were able to overcome it together.

No matter what the weather, what the weather
Regardless of the external circumstances or challenges we faced, we remained united.

We were always together (always together)
Our bond was unbreakable and we always supported each other.

We grew up as time went on
As we matured, our paths diverged and we grew apart.

It was a sad day (it was a sad day)
The day our friend died was a tragic and difficult day.

When my homie went away ( when my homie went away)
The loss of our friend was deeply felt and affected us all.

When Kevin went away (when Kevin went away)
The specific loss of our friend Kevin was painful and heartbreaking.

Kevin life ain't tha even tho we gots tah change
Even though life moves on and changes, Kevin's untimely death showed that it can be unpredictable and unfair.

See momma don't understand how you died in tha game
Even Kevin's mother struggled to come to terms with the senseless violence that took her son's life.

And grandma get older, Little Kevin he's a soldier
Despite Kevin's young age, he had already faced adversity and was a survivor.

We done made it out da ghetto ain't no more run'n for tha rollers
Despite growing up in a challenging environment, we had managed to move on from that lifestyle.

Tattooed your face on my arm so you legacy could live on
To honor Kevin's memory, his friend got a tattoo of his face as a permanent reminder.

You said "P be strong" with out you we all alone
Kevin's words of strength and support stayed with his friends even after he was gone.

I know its been a few years you your birthday we shed tears
Despite the passage of time, Kevin's birthday still brings up emotions for his loved ones.

And I don't wanna question you God But why he took you and left us here?
Kevin's friend is grappling with the difficult question of why he had to die so young and leave his loved ones behind.

Look, just thinkin about you my nigga bring tears to my eyes
Reflecting on Kevin still brings up strong emotions and sadness for his friend.

I mean I'm hard and all but even tha realish niggaz cry
Even those who try to appear tough are not immune to the pain of loss and grief.

And when you left, part of me died too
The death of his friend felt like a personal loss and impacted him deeply.

And who ever knew Kevin like I knew Kevin shhh ya'll would cry too
Knowing Kevin on a deeper level made his friend even more emotionally invested in his loss.

Just think'n about you, if you were still here
Wondering what life would be like if Kevin had not died.

How much different remenisin on one of your pictures
Reflecting on memories of Kevin is bittersweet and painful.

Lookin at the family thinkin we always got one miss'n
The absence of Kevin is felt deeply by his loved ones and is a constant reminder of his loss.

And I can still remember tha last words (and mine ain't even started)
The final words spoken by Kevin before his death still linger in his friend's mind.

Look your never forgotton 'cause on your birthday I go and put flowers on your Grave
Honoring Kevin's memory is an important tradition for his loved ones who continue to feel his presence in their lives.

It's been oh five years and I ain't healed yet
The process of healing and moving on from Kevin's death has been difficult and ongoing.

Now I feel somthing I'm tryin tryin to be strong
Despite the pain and sadness, Kevin's friend is trying to be resilient and strong.

I know moms tryin to hold on
Kevin's mother is also struggling to cope with the loss of her son.

Even tho your here and your gone
The constant presence of Kevin's memory is both comforting and painful for his loved ones.

I got so many questions, that's why I can't move on
The lingering questions and uncertainty about Kevin's death make it difficult for his friend to fully process and move on.

Now as I could remember (remember)
Looking back on past memories and events.

A couple of months before December (December)
Reflecting on a particular time period leading up to the end of the year.

I still can't take tha pain
The pain of Kevin's loss is still deeply felt and overwhelming.

We all are stuck in this ghetto rain
Feeling trapped and unable to escape the cycle of violence and hardship in their community.

I learned my lesson, could your blessings
Reflecting on the lessons learned from Kevin's death and trying to find positivity in the situation.

Watch your enemys and watch your friends
Recognizing the importance of being cautious and vigilant in relationships.

And if it ain't your blood don't show that man no love
Being careful about who you trust and love, particularly outside of blood relatives.

'Cause kindness make you weak and cause blindness in tha streets
In their community, being too kind or trusting can make you vulnerable to violence and harm.

And the vultures commin to get you
The predatory and dangerous nature of their surroundings and relationships.

When none of you're real homies is wit ya
Feeling alone and unsupported, even by supposed friends and allies.

And its sad can't break the cycle
Acknowledging the cyclical nature of hardship and violence in their community.

And take a drink wit my uncle Michael
Finding solace or escape in unhealthy behaviors like drinking.

And my momma question my silence
Feeling pressure or scrutiny from loved ones about emotional processing and coping mechanisms.

But I blame this sinceless violence
Identifying the root cause of the pain and hardship in their community.

Don't wanna wake up 'cause when imma asleep You still alive up in my dreams
The painful and unsettling nature of dreaming about their deceased friend.

A few seconds of happy thoughts to keep my mind at eaze
Trying to focus on positive memories or thoughts to combat the constant pain and sadness.

And then Kevin its like you ghost my body freeze when ever I see him
The feeling of shock or melancholy that comes with remembering or seeing reminders of Kevin.

If anybody got yours ways, you know it'd be him
Affirming Kevin's character and the impact he had on those who knew him.