C U When U Get There
Coolio & 40 Thevz Lyrics


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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
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
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A down-ass brother done been replaced by a buster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
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'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there

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'
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'

I'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there

You need to loosen up and live a little
And if you got kids let them know how you feelin'
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
So hold your head up high if your'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

I'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there

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

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If you ever get there
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I'll (I'll) see (see) you (you) when you get there (when you get there)
If you ever get there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of C U When U Get There by Coolio & 40 Thevz are about the struggles and challenges of life, and encouraging people to keep pushing forward no matter what obstacles they face. The first verse talks about the harsh realities of life, such as drug addiction, crime, and loss of loved ones. It stresses the importance of being true to oneself and not giving up on one's dreams.


The second verse discusses the need to be aware of one's surroundings and to stay focused on one's goals. It talks about how life can be unfair, but that one can still strive to be a winner. It also emphasizes the importance of brotherhood and unity among all people, regardless of their background or race.


The third verse encourages people to live life to the fullest and to cherish their loved ones. It urges people to let go of jealousy and pettiness, and to focus on what truly matters in life. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll see you when you get there" as a reminder that no matter what happens in life, one's friends and loved ones will always be there to support them.


Line by Line Meaning

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've experienced more of the world and its realities than you have, and if you haven't noticed then you must be caught up in distractions. You pretend to be tough but you're really struggling, let me help you open up.


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 got sentenced to life, Tamika started using drugs, and one guy killed another and stole his money, and his friends found it amusing.


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
Now you've lost the successful hustler, and he's been replaced by someone who is weak. Though I still have love for you, I can't trust you because your group is less successful than mine. Because of this, you act like you don't like me anymore, but that's just the way life is.


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
We have more temptation than faith and we live for instant gratification. I've seen a man killed by a boy with a gun, and everyone seems to be getting high. All I'm trying to do is take care of my family and focus on my work as things are getting more dangerous.


'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' 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
Things are too serious, so you have to be careful and pay close attention so that you don't get caught off-guard when people try to take advantage of you. Life is a big game and you have to play it with courage. Some of us have to work harder than others because we started later in life.


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'
If I gave up when times were tough, then I would be a fool because I have the potential to be a winner. We are all sinners, but we can all overcome our faults to become successful. Regardless of our backgrounds, we are all connected as human beings, and we are all loved by a higher power. I will keep fighting no matter how hard it gets, and I have worked hard for my achievements. I will always push myself to reach higher, and I will be waiting for you at the top.


You need to loosen up and live a little And if you got kids let them know how you feelin' 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 So hold your head up high if your'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
You need to relax and enjoy life more, and be honest with your children about your feelings. You should give a little of yourself for your own well-being. You're caught up in trying to keep up with others and taking advantage of your own friends. Some people don't appreciate what they have until it's gone. We could have accomplished great things if not for the envy that divides us. We prefer to ignore problems until they are resolved. When we want something, we're willing to do almost anything to get it. If you're poor and honest, hold your head up high. Even though times are tough, we have to keep moving forward. If you feel like you're out of the game, you need to get back in it because giving up is the worst thing you can do. One day, you'll have to face your responsibilities head-on, so don't give up. Instead, turn your self-pity into ambition, and let's work together to succeed.


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 are faced with choices. We can either take the easy way out, or we can stay true to our values and take the right path. We have one life and one voice, and we should stand up for what we believe in. Listen to our message, and make something big out of your life. I'll see you when you're ready to join me.


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I'll see you when you make it where you want to be, if you ever get there.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Artis Ivey Jr, Henry Straughter, Maleek Straughter, Walt Aldridge

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@STREETBEEFS_

Man this song hits me so hard...
The year this came out i was in a youth detention center, and at christmas they let your family send you a few pre approved gifts...my mom sent me this cd,, and SPECIFICALLY said how much she loved this song.
Shes gone now...been gone 12 years, but every time i hear this track i smile cause its like she wanted me to hear it.
R.i.p mom...and r.i.p coolio.

@aboubakermiya

Très touchant mec

@dillondill4706

Rip your mum sorry for your los

@markgommans

Chur too much brother!

@kimasailo8493

Qq

@danettedennis4852

Love and prayers 💕 💞

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@taylordunekacke5784

This song hits different with his passing. RIP Coolio 🙏

@johnbrown4949

Facts

@smurfigee

Tell me about it!!!

@johnroberson7318

It really does foreal 💯

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