C U When U Get There
Coolio Lyrics

Now I've seen places and faces And things you ain't never thought about thinkin' If you ain't peeped then you must be drinkin' and smokin' Pretending that you're loc'in but you're broken, let me get you open
I have experienced different worlds, people, and ideas that you haven't even considered. If you haven't, you must be distracted by vices and pretending to be tough, but I can help open your mind and see beyond it.

Now little Timmy got his diploma and little Jimmy got life And Tamika 'round the corner just took her first hit off the pipe The other homie shot the other homie and ran off with his money And when the other homies heard about it they thought that it was funny
Timmy graduated, Jimmy went to prison, Tamika started using drugs, and one friend killed another for money. Yet other friends found it amusing. These stories show that our choices matter and affect our lives and the lives of those around us.

But who's the dummy, 'cause, now you done lost the hustler A down-ass brother done been replaced by a buster And though I got love for ya, I know I can't trust ya 'Cause my crew is rollin' Hummers and your crew is rollin' dusters And just because of that you act like you don't like the brother no more I guess that's just the way it goes
You lost a successful and loyal friend for a fake and undeserving one, just because of the material things we have. Even though I still care for you, I can't trust you because our lifestyles are different. You act like you don't like me anymore, but that's how people are sometimes.

I ain't tryin' to preach, I believe I can reach But your mind ain't prepared, I'll see you when you get there
I'm not trying to lecture you, but I believe I can inspire you to change. However, if you're not ready yet, I'll wait for you until you are.

More temptation than faith, I guess we livin' for the day I seen a man get swept off his feet, by a boy with an AK The situation so twisted everybody gettin' lifted I'm just tryin' to take care of my kids and handle my business 'Cause it way too serious so you gotta pay close attention So you don't get caught slippin' when they come and do all the gettin'
We often prioritize pleasure over values and morals. I saw a man killed by a boy with a gun. Everything is so chaotic everyone is high. I just want to focus on my responsibilities to take care of my family and work hard. It's too dangerous so we have to be careful to not get tricked by criminals.

Life is a big game so you gotta play it with a big heart Some of us gotta run a little faster 'cause we gotta later start I'd be a fool to surrender when I know I can be a contender If everybody's a sinner then everybody can be a winner No matter your rag color, deep down we all brothers And regardless of the time, somebody up there still love us I'ma scuffle and struggle until I'm breathless and weak I done strived my whole life to make it to the mountain peak Always keep reaching sure to grab on to something I'll be there when you get there waitin' with the sounds bumpin'
Life is a challenging competition so you have to approach it with courage and passion. Some of us have more obstacles than others so we have to work harder to achieve our goals. I won't give up because I have the potential to succeed. Everyone makes mistakes but we can all improve. We may look different, but deep down we are all human beings. Regardless of the challenges we face in life, someone will always love us. I will keep pushing until I achieve my ambitions and will be there to celebrate with you when you do the same.

You need to loosen up and live a little And if you got kids let them know how you feeling For your own sake give a little Oh, you don't want to hear that, you busy tryna stack And keep up with the Joneses, takin' advantage of your own The realest homies that you've been knowing for the longest But some ain't missing a good thing until it's gone Could have built an empire if not for the jealousy that divides us We prefer to keep our eyes shut 'til it's right When there's something involved that we desire
You need to be more relaxed and enjoy life sometimes. If you have children, talk to them about your emotions. Be generous to others, which will benefit you as well. You may not want to hear it, but you're too focused on accumulating wealth and keeping up appearances while neglecting important relationships with true friends. You don't realize what you have until it's gone. We could have achieved more together if we didn't let envy ruin our friendship. We prefer to ignore problems unless they directly affect us or our interests.

So hold your head up high if you're poor and righteous I know times seem strife, and problems seem endless But at the times of despair we gotta pull ourselves together And if you feel you're out of the game then you need to get back in it 'Cause nothing worse than a quitter You gotta face responsibility one day, my brother So wrap up your pity and turn it to ambition And put your vehicle in 'drive' and stop by my side
Even if you're disadvantaged, you should stay proud if you do what's right. Hard times can make us feel hopeless, but we must keep going. We need to not give up and get back in the game. Quitting is the worst thing you can do. Everyone has to face their problems eventually, so don't avoid them. Instead of feeling sad, turn your difficulties into motivation. Get back to work and come with me.

As we walk down the road of our destiny And the time comes to choose which shall it be The wide and crooked, or the straight and narrow We got one voice to give and one life to live Stand up for something or lie down in your game Listen to the song that we sing It's up to you to make it big I guess I'll see you when you see me
As we go through life, we have to make choices that shape our future. We can choose the easy path that is dishonest, or we can take the difficult but righteous road. We have one life, so we should stand up for something meaningful. You need to listen to the message we're singing in this song. Your success and happiness depend on your own decisions. I know you'll meet me someday, so until then take care of yourself.