In 1980 Cuban's father emigrated from Cuba to the United States, eventually settling in the New York City borough of the Bronx. Cuban Link quickly learned English, and was immediately infuenced by early hip-hop culture. Cuban began writing lyrics at the age of 15 and became friends with fellow Latin rappers Triple Seis and Big Punisher. Their friendship was close; in 1994 when Cuban Link was stabbed, he considered giving up rapping. Big Pun encouraged him, and convinced him to continue.
Bronx rapper Fat Joe soon recruited the three into the group Terror Squad, and began to make ripples in the New York hip-hop scene, receiving recognition from world-famous rappers like Nas, who quoted their lyrics back to them when they first met.
Cuban was first heard alongside Big Pun on the 1997 single "Off the Books", and made numerous appearances on Pun's platinum "Capital Punishment". He was also heard on the Terror Squad tracks "Bet Ya Man Can't" and "Tell Me What You Want".
When Big Pun died in 2000, Cuban released his first solo single, "Flowers For The Dead", as a tribute to Pun. It was shortly afterward that Cuban Link began disagreeing with Fat Joe on manegerial decisions and their infamous problem began.
Cuban Link's latest album Chain Reaction was released on the August 16, 2005, and features guest appearances from The Game, Jadakiss, and Mya.
Flowers For The Dead
Cuban Link Lyrics
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(Spoken)
Lets have a moment of silence
For those that are here now
I know you probably up in heaven
Smiling down
You might be gone
But never forgotten
At times I still hear your voice in my head
And I wish that you were here instead
And all our precious memories I'll never forget
[Cuban Link]
Twin, we've been best friends
Ever since we were little kids
So I sit and reminisce
On all the things we ever did
I remember
All the stupid shit I can't forget
Hope God forgive us for our sins
And give you the strength to live
Far from sensitive
But I'm shedding tears right now
Cause I'm watching you fight for your life
And I can't help out
Meanwhile, the doctor's shocking your chest,
Checking for breath
I was with you from the stretcher
To the hospital bed
Not believing it yet
Everybody sad and depressed
Counting your blessings, praying and praying
Hoping for the best
Waitin in pec
Your wife duke shaking from stress
Breaking in tears and fear
Cause dog, she love you till death
Next thing you know, the doctor comes out
Just shaking his head
Nothing was said
But I betted in his face full of sweat
You were dead
Just all I saw instead was blood shot red
And I felt a chill throughout my body
That I'll never forget
God Bless You
[Chorus 2X: Tony Sunshine]
Flowers for the dead
At times I hear your voice still in my head
Wishing you were here instead
These precious memories I can't forget
(Unas flores para los muertos)
[Cuban Link]
In my sleep I hear you speaking to me
And feel you reaching to me
Wish I could see you
Though I know you with me spritually
Physically, right here besides me
Is where I need you to be
Keeping me company
And take over this whole industry
Memories, of when we used to be
Too deep in the streets
If there was beef
We had each others backs naturally
If there was need for me to grab the heat
You'd grab it from me
And blast off with no remorse
Just as long as its me
Young indeed
We sat and chat
On the block puffing trees
Guzzeling Hennesey
Playing knucles til one of us bleed
You used to eat Rocks
And read encyclopedias to me
You was a geneous
Even though you had no college degree
We were homies
But you will always be a brother to me
So close
We always gave each other kiss on the cheek
Big P, your legacy will always live on the street
And best believe
I'm a be there for your wife and 3 seeds
Rest In Peace.
[Chorus]
[Cuban Link]
Yeah,This is dedicated to the ones who never made it
I hated the fact you faded away
You were the greatest
So I say this prayer to pay my respects
I'll never forget you cause you special
I'll catch you in my heart
May God bless you
Rest in peace to my peoples
Who passed away (passed away)
Best believe I'ma keep you alive
Always (always)
Till the day we meet again
Face to face with a grin
In hell or heaven
You my twin to the end
And I'ma miss you
[Chorus]
The song "Flowers for the Dead" by Cuban Link is an emotional tribute to loved ones who have passed away. The lyrics express a deep sense of loss and longing for those who are no longer physically present but remain in the memories of those left behind. Cuban Link begins the song with a spoken tribute to those who have passed, acknowledging their continued presence in the hearts and minds of the living.
The song goes on to tell the story of Cuban Link's close friend, who has passed away after a fight for his life. The lyrics describe the shock and sadness of those left behind, who are struggling to come to terms with the loss. Cuban Link reminisces about the times he spent with his friend, from childhood memories to more recent experiences. He expresses regret at not being able to do more to help and support his friend during his illness.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the phrase "Flowers for the Dead," a poignant reminder of the importance of honoring and remembering those who have passed. The lyrics call on listeners to cherish their memories of loved ones and pay respect to their legacies.
Line by Line Meaning
Lets have a moment of silence
Let us take a moment to pay respect
For those that are here now
For those who are still with us
I know you probably up in heaven
I believe you are in heaven
Smiling down
Looking back with happiness
You might be gone
You have passed away
But never forgotten
You will always be remembered
Flowers for the dead
Offering flowers as a symbol of respect for the deceased
At times I still hear your voice in my head
Remembering the deceased person's voice and words
And I wish that you were here instead
Feeling the desire for the person to still be alive
And all our precious memories I'll never forget
Keeping memories of the person forever
Twin, we've been best friends
We have been close friends
Ever since we were little kids
Since we were very young
So I sit and reminisce
Thinking back on old times
On all the things we ever did
Remembering all the things we did together
I remember
I recall
All the stupid shit I can't forget
Memories of foolish actions that are not easy to forget
Hope God forgive us for our sins
Praying for forgiveness from our sins
And give you the strength to live
Asking for the deceased person to have strength
Far from sensitive
Not easily emotional
But I'm shedding tears right now
Feeling emotional and shedding tears
Cause I'm watching you fight for your life
Seeing the person struggle to survive
And I can't help out
Feeling powerless to help
Meanwhile, the doctor's shocking your chest,
The medical team is using a defibrillator to revive the person
Checking for breath
Making sure the person is breathing
I was with you from the stretcher
Accompanying the person from the scene of the accident
To the hospital bed
Up until the person was hospitalized
Not believing it yet
In disbelief of what happened
Everybody sad and depressed
Feeling unhappy and hopeless
Counting your blessings, praying and praying
Being grateful for what we had and continuing to pray
Hoping for the best
Wishing for a positive outcome
Waitin in pec
Waiting in anticipation
Your wife duke shaking from stress
Your wife is trembling from stress
Breaking in tears and fear
Crying and feeling scared
Cause dog, she love you till death
Your wife loves you deeply
Next thing you know, the doctor comes out
Suddenly, the doctor appears
Just shaking his head
Shaking the head to communicate sadness and disappointment
Nothing was said
No words are needed to convey the message
But I betted in his face full of sweat
Believing and feeling the sadness in his expression
You were dead
Sadly, you had passed away
Just all I saw instead was blood shot red
Seeing the world in a blur of sadness
And I felt a chill throughout my body
Feeling a sense of coldness and shock
That I'll never forget
A memory that will always stay with me
In my sleep I hear you speaking to me
Dreaming of the person and hearing their voice
And feel you reaching to me
Sensing the presence of the person
Wish I could see you
Wishing to physically see the person again
Though I know you with me spritually
Feeling the person's spiritual presence
Physically, right here besides me
Wishing the person was physically here with me
Is where I need you to be
Feeling the need for the person's physical presence
Keeping me company
Being a source of companionship
And take over this whole industry
Being a dominant force in our line of work
Memories, of when we used to be
Remembering moments of the past
Too deep in the streets
Involved in the dangerous streets
If there was beef
In case of conflict or argument
We had each others backs naturally
Instinctively protecting and supporting each other
If there was need for me to grab the heat
If there was a need for a weapon
You'd grab it from me
Taking the weapon from me
And blast off with no remorse
Using the weapon without hesitation
Just as long as its me
Protecting and having my back
Young indeed
We were young and foolish
We sat and chat
We talked
On the block puffing trees
Smoking marijuana on the streets
Guzzeling Hennesey
Drinking Hennessy liquor
Playing knucles til one of us bleed
Playing the game of knuckles until one of us got hurt
You used to eat Rocks
You used to eat drugs
And read encyclopedias to me
Reading books together
You were a geneous
You were very intelligent
Even though you had no college degree
Despite not having a formal education
We were homies
We were good friends
But you will always be a brother to me
Considering you as a family member
So close
Being very close to each other
We always gave each other kiss on the cheek
Showing affection and love
Big P, your legacy will always live on the street
Your memory will continue among the people on the streets
And best believe
You can count on it
I'm a be there for your wife and 3 seeds
I'll be there to support your wife and children
Yeah,This is dedicated to the ones who never made it
This is a tribute to those who lost their lives
I hated the fact you faded away
Feeling sad about the person's departure
You were the greatest
You were the best
So I say this prayer to pay my respects
Praying to show respect
I'll never forget you cause you special
You were unique and unforgettable
I'll catch you in my heart
Remembering you in my heart
May God bless you
May God bless your soul
Rest in peace to my peoples
The deceased people rest in peace
Who passed away (passed away)
Who have left this world
Best believe I'ma keep you alive
I'll keep you in my memory
Till the day we meet again
Until we meet again
Face to face with a grin
Meeting with a smile
In hell or heaven
Whether in hell or heaven
You my twin to the end
Considering you my twin till the end
And I'ma miss you
Missing you dearly
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Lincoln Moanei
Death just might be one of the most misunderstood subjects today. For many, death is shrouded in mystery and evokes dread, uncertainty, and hopelessness. Others believe that their deceased loved ones are not dead at all, but instead live with them or in other realms. Millions are confused about the relationship between the body, spirit, and soul. But does it really matter what you believe? Yes—absolutely! What you believe about the dead will have a profound impact on what happens to you in the near future.
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1. How did humans get here in the first place?
“The Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being” (Genesis 2:7).
Answer: God made us from dust in the beginning.
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2. What happens when a person dies?
“Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it” (Ecclesiastes 12:7).
Answer: The body turns to dust again, and the spirit goes back to God, who gave it. The spirit of every person who dies—whether saved or unsaved—returns to God at death.
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3. What is the “spirit” that returns to God at death?
“The body without the spirit is dead” (James 2:26).
“The spirit of God is in my nostrils” (Job 27:3 KJV).
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Answer: The spirit that returns to God at death is the breath of life. Nowhere in all of God’s book does the “spirit” have any life, wisdom, or feeling after a person dies. It is the “breath of life” and nothing more.
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4. What is a "soul"?
“The Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul” (Genesis 2:7 KJV).
Answer: A soul is a living being. A soul is always a combination of two things: body plus breath. A soul cannot exist unless body and breath are combined. God’s Word teaches that we are souls—not that we have souls.
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5. Do souls die?
“The soul that sinneth, it shall die” (Ezekiel 18:20 KJV).
“Every living soul died in the sea” (Revelation 16:3 KJV).
Answer: According to God’s Word, souls do die! We are souls, and souls die. Man is mortal (Job 4:17).
Only God is immortal (1 Timothy 6:15, 16). The concept of an undying, immortal soul is not found in the Bible, which teaches that souls are subject to death.
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6. Do good people go to heaven when they die?
“All who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth” (John 5:28, 29).
“David … is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. … For David did not ascend into the heavens” (Acts 2:29, 34).
“If I wait, the grave is mine house” (Job 17:13 KJV).
Answer: No. People do not go to heaven or to hell at death. They don’t go anywhere—but they wait in their graves for the resurrection.
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7. How much does one know or comprehend after death?
“The living know that they will die; but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, their hatred, and their envy have now perished; nevermore will they have a share in anything done under the sun. … There is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going” (Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6, 10).
“The dead do not praise the Lord” (Psalm 115:17).
Answer: God says that the dead know absolutely nothing!
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8. But can’t the dead communicate with the living, and aren’t they aware of what the living are doing?
“Man lies down and does not rise. Till the heavens are no more, they will not awake nor be roused from their sleep. … His sons come to honor, and he does not know it; they are brought low, and he does not perceive it” (Job 14:12, 21).
“Nevermore will they have a share in anything done under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 9:6).
Answer: No. The dead cannot contact the living, nor do they know what the living are doing. They are dead. Their thoughts have perished (Psalm 146:4 KJV).
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9. Jesus called the unconscious state of the dead “sleep” in John 11:11–14. How long will they sleep?
“Man lies down and does not rise. Till the heavens are no more” (Job 14:12).
“The day of the Lord will come … in which the heavens will pass away” (2 Peter 3:10).
Answer: The dead will sleep until the great day of the Lord at the end of the world. In death humans are totally unconscious with no activity or knowledge of any kind.
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10. What happens to the righteous dead at the second coming of Christ?
“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work” (Revelation 22:12).
“The Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout. … And the dead in Christ will rise. … And thus we shall always be with the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17).
“We shall all be changed—in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye … and the dead will be raised incorruptible. … For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality” (1 Corinthians 15:51–53).
Answer: They will be rewarded. They will be raised, given immortal bodies, and caught up to meet the Lord in the air. There would be no purpose in a resurrection if people were taken to heaven at death.
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11. What was the devil’s first lie on Earth?
“The serpent said to the woman, ‘You will not surely die’ ” (Genesis 3:4).
“That serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan” (Revelation 12:9).
Answer: You will not die.
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12. Why did the devil lie to Eve about death? Could this subject be more important than we think?
Answer: The devil’s lie that we will not die is one of the pillars of his teachings. For thousands of years, he has worked powerful, deceptive miracles to trick people into thinking they are receiving messages from the spirits of the dead. (Examples: Magicians of Egypt—Exodus 7:11; Woman of Endor—1 Samuel 28:3–25; Sorcerers—Daniel 2:2; A slave girl—Acts 16:16–18.)
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[Intro: Cuban Link]
Let's have a moment of silence for those that ain't here right now
I know you're up in heaven smiling down
You might be gone, but never forgotten
Flowers for the dead
At times, I still hear your voice in my head
But I wish you was here instead
And all our precious memories, I'll never forget
[Verse 1: Cuban Link]
Twin, we've been best friends ever since we were little kids
So I sit and reminisce on all the things we ever did
I remember all the stupid shit I can't forget
Hope God forgive us for our sins and give you the strength to live
Far from sensitive, but I'm shedding tears right now
Cause I'm watching you fight for your life and I can't help out
Meanwhile, the doctor's shocking your chest, checkin' for breath
I was with you from the stretcher to the hospital bed
Not believing it yet, everybody sad and depressed
Counting your blessings, prayin' and prayin', hoping for the best
Waitin' in bed, your wife duke shaking from stress
Breaking in tears and fear, cause dog, she love you 'til death
Next thing you know, the doctor comes out, just shaking his head
Nothing was said but I betted in his face full of sweat
You were dead, just all I saw instead was blood shot red
And I felt a chill through my body that I'll never forget
God bless you
[Hook: D'Mingo]
Flowers for the dead
At times I hear your voice still in my head
Wishing you were here instead
These precious memories I can't forget
(La flore pa' los muertos)
Flowers for the dead
At times I hear your voice still in my head
Wishing you were here instead
These precious memories I can't forget
[Verse 2: Cuban Link]
In my sleep, I hear you speaking to me and feel you reaching to me
Wish I could see you, though I know you with me spiritually
Physically, right here besides me is where I need you to be
Keeping me company and take over this whole industry
Memories of when we used to be too deep in the streets
If there was beef, we had each others backs naturally
If there was need for me to grab the heat, you'd grab it from me
And blast off with no remorse just as long as its me
Young indeed, we sat and chat on the block puffing trees
Guzzling Hennessy, playing knuckles 'til one of us bleed
You used to eat Rocks and read encyclopedias to me
You was a genius, even though you had no college degree
We were homies, but you will always be a brother to me
So close, we always gave each other kiss on the cheek
Big P, your legacy will always live on the street
And best believe I'm a be there for your wife and three seeds
Rest in peace
[Hook: D'Mingo]
[Verse 3: Cuban Link]
Yeah, this is dedicated to the ones who never made it
I hated the fact you faded away, you were the greatest
So I say this prayer to pay my respects, I'll never forget you cause you special
I'll catch you in my heart, may God bless you
Rest in peace to my peoples who passed away
Best believe I'm a keep you alive always
'Til the day we meet again, face to face with a grin
In Hell or Heaven, you my twin to the end
And I'm a miss you
[Hook: D'Mingo]
Flowers for the dead
At times I hear your voice still in my head
Wishing you were here instead
These precious memories I can't forget
(La flore pa' los muertos)
Flowers for the dead
At times I hear your voice still in my head
Wishing you were here instead
These precious memories I can't forget
[Outro]
Rest in peace, nigga
I know you chillin', I know you chillin'
Cheron Carter
No matter what they say Cuban you was one of the baddest and you a legend homie if someone doesn't feel this song then they have no soul 👊
yousceneithearfirst mashni
Respect...money don't make you right , fame don't make the streets change and Joe need to realize that you not always right
doris acevedo
@yousceneithearfirst mashni👏🏽👏🏽
Nicki Albertelli
Agreed 💯
AL Rozay
20 years later after my sisters passing!! This song still puts chills through my body!! Flowers for the Dead 💯
CHOP Boxing
Cuban Link I hope you see this my guy, you dropped a classic song you are a street legend no one can take that from you
YoungBrada
We still got fat Joe
BrutallyHonest 319
I can feel this song deep. You can hear the sadness in his voice. This song is everything!
Jay Money
How the fuck can you dislike this!???
My favorite tribute song of all time!!!!
Rip Pun truly a legend!!
Noe Marrero
So VERY TRUE R.I.P #BIGPUN NEVER FORGOTTEN AND THAT AMAZING MURAL SOMEONE PAINTED FOR HIM IN NEW YORK