Cam'ron made his acting debut on the 2002 film Paid in Full, where he played the character Rico, who is based on former Harlem drug dealer Alpo. In 2006, Cam'ron would return to his acting career and make his debut in screen writing in his movie Killa Season. Cam'ron plays a high school basketball player who eventually drops out of high school to begin his own drug ring. The movie was released in 2006, simultaneous with the Killa Season album.
Losin My Love
Cam'ron Lyrics
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Ayo, I never claimed to be hard, tough, no homo, gangsta none of the above
Just a kid from 145th and Lennox Ave
Harlem, USA trying to make his way in the world ya heard?
Ya know through the trial of tribulations that life brings
I lost some friends, incarcerated, some are gone forever
Ya know you can't expect everything from everybody
[Verse 1 - Cam'Ron]
Before I had the hammer cocked
A Santana rock
Little Gerv, Grandpa Jerry, Grandma Doc (thats my fam)
Uncle Carl, Uncle Ted, Uncle Steve, Uncle Bill,
Cousin Steve, Cousin Bill up on the hill now
My Aunt Normy, I don't speak to my Aunt Deita
Or my Cousin Bashiba, love my Mother Fredricka
Neighbour Freida, daughter Raven and Nika
Down another doorbell was that nigga Warden Nell
He gave birth to the best emcee you never heard
Lever after lever and was clever with whatever word
Derek Armstead, Bloodshed from C.O.C
He did damage, road managed my G.O.D
Aka Duke Da God, he was stupid hard
16, the bitch dream had stupid cars
Cut the ' 68, hooptie ' 75
Still drives some bullshit, I don't know why
I loved the nigga though, for him put cris in the air
First one that diss him in here, I swear I'll risk my career
That's a fact they ain't talking no rap shit
I'm talking that mack clip, niggas will backflip, act sick
My dude study the sabbath
No beef, veggie nigga, maybe some catfish
He could have my house, he could keep my mauries
He could drive my cars, this a eastside story
(Thats why my dudes love me I let them do them.
You either gonna be rich or famous fuckin wit me, probably both.
If you happen to brush shoulders wit me by accident,
Play lotto, nine out of ten times you gonna win nigga.)
[Chorus - Nicole Wray (x2)]
To play the game, sure to win
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I sacrificed, I rolled the dice
I love the hood, I love my life
[Verse 2 - Cam'Ron]
See a boss I prepared to be
When I walk away from a confrontation I ain't scared of you I'm scared of me
I got a gun, you don't so it flares you'll see
After that a 5,000 volt chair for me
So I move carefully, niggas don't care for me
Who care I don't, you share I won't
Calm down (uhuh) breathe again
I don't do extortion unless I wanna receive an end
Talk to my money, first time I heard her speak (what she say)
That's word to me, told me I deserve to eat (what happened)
Moved to a killa ave, right from a murder street (what you did)
Rocked adida forms even though they hurt my feet (thats fucked up)
I don't look in the sky, never mind stars
You also find stars, right behind bars
Snazz, Black, Do' on house arrest
Zeke, shiek, won't even throw out the rest
They wanted my ass right alongside zeke
Turn myself in, nope play hide and go seek
I'm gone, put the clip in the chrome
Yeah I'm just like a fly, see the shit that I'm on
And, hour after hour I would chill at the afterhours
Where they flash the power, no bath or shower
In that same spot, realize math is power
So I pointed the mansion, that is ours
[Chorus - Nicole Wray (x2)]
The song "Love My Life" by Cam'Ron featuring Nicole Wray is reflective and personal, as Cam'Ron speaks about his life and the people he has lost along the way. The intro sets the tone, with Cam'Ron stating that he is not a gangster or a tough guy, but simply someone from Harlem who has had to face the trials and tribulations of life. He names his deceased and incarcerated friends and family members, acknowledging that life is unpredictable and that he has had to learn to expect less from people.
In the first verse, Cam'Ron pays tribute to the people he loves, particularly his family members and childhood friends. He mentions "Gerv" (possibly his brother), his grandparents, and multiple uncles and cousins. He emphasizes that he loves his Aunt Normy but does not have a relationship with his Aunt Deita or Cousin Bashiba. He also mentions a neighbor named Freida and a rapper named Bloodshed from C.O.C. who helped him early in his career. Cam'Ron's loyalty to his loved ones is unwavering, and he even goes so far as to say that he would put his career on the line to defend them.
The chorus, sung by Nicole Wray, speaks of the sacrifices that one must make to succeed in life. The repetition of "I love the hood, I love my life" suggests that despite the hardships and obstacles, Cam'Ron values his upbringing and remains grateful for where he comes from. In the second verse, Cam'Ron confronts the realities of his lifestyle, admitting that he carries a gun and is always aware of the danger around him. However, he asserts that he is not afraid of anyone but himself and insists that he only engages in illegal activity when it benefits him. He also talks about his journey to success, moving from a "murder street" to a better neighborhood and even conversing with his money. Cam'Ron ends the song by confidently claiming his place at the top and asserting that he will continue to make money and succeed in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayo, I never claimed to be hard, tough, no homo, gangsta none of the above
I am not trying to present myself as someone who is tough, hard or a gangster.
Just a kid from 145th and Lennox Ave
I am just a regular person from Harlem.
Harlem, USA trying to make his way in the world ya heard?
I am trying to succeed in this world coming from Harlem.
Ya know through the trial of tribulations that life brings
I have experienced the struggles that life brings.
I lost some friends, incarcerated, some are gone forever
I have lost some friends who are either in jail or have passed away.
Ya know you can't expect everything from everybody
It is not reasonable to expect everything from everyone in life.
So get up get out and get somethin, that's what I did
I took action and worked to achieve my goals.
Before I had the hammer cocked
Before I had a gun ready to use.
A Santana rock
A reference to Santana's music.
Little Gerv, Grandpa Jerry, Grandma Doc (thats my fam)
These are my family members.
Uncle Carl, Uncle Ted, Uncle Steve, Uncle Bill
These are some of my uncles.
Cousin Steve, Cousin Bill up on the hill now
These are some of my cousins who live on a hill.
My Aunt Normy, I don't speak to my Aunt Deita
I am not in communication with one of my aunts.
Or my Cousin Bashiba, love my Mother Fredricka
I love my mother but do not communicate with one of my cousins.
Neighbour Freida, daughter Raven and Nika
These are my neighbors and their daughters.
Down another doorbell was that nigga Warden Nell
The person living in the house next to me was a man named Warden Nell.
He gave birth to the best emcee you never heard
Warden Nell is responsible for bringing up a talented rapper.
Lever after lever and was clever with whatever word
The rapper was skilled at using words cleverly.
Derek Armstead, Bloodshed from C.O.C
These are some of my friends who are associated with a group called C.O.C.
He did damage, road managed my G.O.D
One of my friends managed another friend of mine who goes by the name G.O.D.
Aka Duke Da God, he was stupid hard
G.O.D. is also known as Duke Da God and was tough.
16, the bitch dream had stupid cars
When he was younger, Duke Da God had a lot of nice cars.
Cut the ' 68, hooptie ' 75
He had cars from 1968 and 1975.
Still drives some bullshit, I don't know why
Nowadays, he drives a car that is not very nice and I do not know why.
I loved the nigga though, for him put cris in the air
I like G.O.D. and would celebrate with champagne for him.
First one that diss him in here, I swear I'll risk my career
If anyone disrespects G.O.D. in my presence, I would take a strong stand even if it risks my career.
That's a fact they ain't talking no rap shit
This is not just a brag, it is a true statement.
I'm talking that mack clip, niggas will backflip, act sick
I am talking about a gun, and it would make people act crazy and backflip.
My dude study the sabbath
One of my friends is religious and studies the sabbath.
No beef, veggie nigga, maybe some catfish
He does not eat meat, he eats vegetables and maybe some catfish.
He could have my house, he could keep my mauries
I trust this friend so much that I would let him have my house and my brand of shoes called Mauries.
He could drive my cars, this a eastside story
This is a story about the loyalty I have for my friend and how much I trust him.
See a boss I prepared to be
I have prepared myself to be someone in charge or a boss.
When I walk away from a confrontation I ain't scared of you I'm scared of me
I am not afraid of other people when I walk away from a fight, I am just worried about hurting them or myself.
I got a gun, you don't so it flares you'll see
I have a gun and you do not, so if it comes to a fight, you will see that I am better prepared.
After that a 5,000 volt chair for me
If I use my gun, I will likely end up in jail and possibly even be sentenced to death.
So I move carefully, niggas don't care for me
I am cautious because some people do not care about me.
Who care I don't, you share I won't
I do not care about certain people who share things with me.
Calm down (uhuh) breathe again
I tell myself to stay calm and breathe when I need to relax.
I don't do extortion unless I wanna receive an end
I only get involved in extortion if it benefits me in some way.
Talk to my money, first time I heard her speak (what she say)
I treat my money like it is alive and talk to it, and the first time I did so, it told me that I deserve to have money.
That's word to me, told me I deserve to eat (what happened)
I believe in what my money told me and it made me feel that I am entitled to have food.
Moved to a killa ave, right from a murder street (what you did)
I moved from a street where murders happen to a street that is even more dangerous.
Rocked adida forms even though they hurt my feet (thats fucked up)
I wear Adida shoes that hurt my feet, which is not ideal.
I don't look in the sky, never mind stars
I do not spend time thinking about the stars or looking up at the sky.
You also find stars, right behind bars
It is possible to find stars in jail, as some famous people have been incarcerated.
Snazz, Black, Do' on house arrest
These are some of my friends who are currently on house arrest.
Zeke, shiek, won't even throw out the rest
These are some more of my friends but I cannot even list them all because there are so many.
They wanted my ass right alongside zeke
The police wanted to arrest me along with one of my friends, Zeke.
Turn myself in, nope play hide and go seek
I chose to hide from the police instead of turning myself in.
I'm gone, put the clip in the chrome
I am ready to use my gun if need be.
Yeah I'm just like a fly, see the shit that I'm on
Like a fly, I am attracted to certain things or situations, which can be dangerous.
And, hour after hour I would chill at the afterhours
I spend a lot of time hanging out at a place that is open after regular hours.
Where they flash the power, no bath or shower
This place has electricity but no amenities like a shower.
In that same spot, realize math is power
I have come to realize that knowledge is power, even when hanging out at this spot.
So I pointed the mansion, that is ours
I have my sights set on something big, like owning a mansion.
[Chorus - Nicole Wray (x2)]
This is the chorus of the song that repeats twice.
To play the game, sure to win
When you play the game, you should be confident in winning.
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There is a phrase here that cannot be determined.
I sacrificed, I rolled the dice
I have made sacrifices and taken risks in my life and career.
I love the hood, I love my life
I have love for the neighborhood I come from and my life in general.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALAN LOMAX, BODIE CHANDLER, CAMERON GILES, DELMAR DREW ARNAUD, DELMER ARNAUD, ERIC VICTOR BURDON, LARRY R. GATES, LAWRENCE PARKER, LAWRENCE KRSONE PARKER, RODNEY LEMAY, RODNEY MAURICE LEMAY, TUPAC SHAKUR, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR
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