For My Sistas
Coolio Lyrics

Now I didn't use the word b**** a few times in a rhyme, but
I didn't use any derogatory terms in this song.

Now it's '95 so let me drop a line
It's 1995, time to release a new song.

This goes out to the young black queens
This song is dedicated to young black women.

On the neighborhood scene
Living in the same community.

Who haven't lost their dream
Young women who still have dreams and aspirations.

I know sometimes it seems like it ain't no love
I understand that it may seem like there's no love or support.

And to get where you go ya got to push an' shove
You have to work hard to achieve your goals.

Around the way girl with hope in your heart
Young woman in the local area with optimism.

Do his five in the purse an' five in the start
Possessing the money for both necessities and luxuries.

She's the kinda woman ya take home to momma
This is the type of woman you introduce to your mother.

The only kind you ever let get past the drama
This woman is worth the effort to get through any drama or issues.

Coolio know that you ain't no ho
I recognize that you're not a promiscuous woman.

And it's time to put you up on a pedestal seat
It's time to recognize your worth and place you in high esteem.

Queen of the entire universe
You deserve to be celebrated queen of everything.

And you know how I know that you were put here first
I believe that you came first and you are important.

An' to every n**** that dissed ya an' every n**** that hit ya
To all the people who have verbally or physically abused you.

Accept my apologies for my brothaz....
I apologize on behalf of men who have mistreated you.

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My... sista...
My sister.

Give it up for my sistas
Applaud and celebrate the achievements of black women.

You're all I need...
You are everything I need and more.

Princess of the Nile
Women are royal, just like princesses.

An' sweet black sexy child
Women are beautiful, sexy, and valuable beings.

Ooh I like your style, huh
I admire your manner, appearance, and personality.

First motha on the planet
Women are the creators of life and the foundation of civilization.

I know it's gettin' scary
I recognize that the world can be a frightening place.

And all these wannabe pimps is all that ya meet
You may encounter men pretending to be pimps.

But ya gotta shake 'em off like fleas an' n**** meat
You must remove them from your life like pests or unwanted scraps.

And use your God-given talents and abilities
Use your natural abilities to succeed, bestowed by a higher power.

No matta where ya from ya get much respect
You should be respected no matter where you come from.

From the top of your neck to your county check
You deserve admiration from your head down to your earnings.

I see ya waitin' for the bus in the early morn
I notice and recognize when women work hard to get places.

Brick house with a face like Leena Horne
Physical strength and a beautiful face like that of Lena Horne.

I ain't no cap to save a ho
I'm not a hero to rescue a promiscuous woman.

But I got your front
I always have your back.

An' your side an' your back if that's what ya want
I have your side and your back if that's what you prefer.

So when it's time to put it down I won't be runnin'
I won't back down when it's time to come through for you.

Ya got a dear lil' somethin' like Harriet Tubmanm, huh
You have a valuable skill, such as that of Harriet Tubman.

No matta what ya do or where ya go
No matter what you do or where you go.

Ya got love from a n**** named Coolio....
You have love from me, Coolio.

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Hernie Dipp got the lips, finga tips, and the hips
Hernie Dipp has desirable attributes.

Ta make mice outa the crazy-a** Bloodz and Crypts
Hernie Dipp can make even notorious gang members act differently.

Make a n**** sing a song all night long
Make a man sing all night long due to her attractiveness.

'Til his voice is gone
Until he can't sing any longer.

Wit' no music on
Without any music playing.

You can be a busta on a harda** low
You can be a tough person with a confrontational attitude.

An' should be down wit' your a** when your poor and broke
You should always have people by your side even when you're broke.

And um uh
And, well.

Every time ya need I'll owe ya
I'll be there for you whenever you need me.

Gotta do is make a phone call, 'cause
All you need to do is contact me by phone.

When ya say 'come' ya know she's on her way
When you call, you know she's coming .

Wit' no hesitance
Without question or doubt.

An' any type of the leg
In any situation.

I talk about my granny
I speak about my grandmother.

Batana, an' Vanita
The names of women who I respect and acknowledge.

Jacki an' Nicole an' Grandy an' Artisha
The names of more women who I acknowledge and celebrate.

I gots to give credit where credit is due
I need to give credit to the people who deserve it.

An' all credit that is credited is credit to you
All credit belongs to you.

I give praise to your wayz
I praise your way of doing things.

An' for all my day
And for all of my days.

Apologies much respect to the sons I raise...
I apologize and respect my sons.

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