Brothers on the Slide
Cymande (Derek Gibbs Joey Dee Mike Rose Pablo Gonsales Patrick Patterson Peter Serreo Ray King Sam K Lyrics
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Working on the wrong side
What ya gonna do
You can't win so you know you must lose
We know which way you goin'
We know which way you goin'
Brothers on the slide
Reckon your folks late
It's a shame but int no game
We know which way you goin'
We know which way you goin'
Slowly sliding
We're doing all that we can
Slowly sliding
But so is the man
Slowly sliding
Gettin closer day by day
Slowly sliding
Gonna put you away
Brothers on the slide
Soon you'll be inside
Know or not what they'll do to you
Make you pay up all you due
We know which way you goin
We know which way you goin
Slowly sliding
We doin' all that we can
Slowly sliding
But so is the man
Slowly sliding
Gettin' closer day by day
Slowly sliding
Gonna put you away
We know which way you goin
We know which way you goin
We know which way you goin
We know
We know which way you goin
We know which way you goin (fade)
The song "Brothers on the Slide" by Cymande tackles the issue of young men who are involved in illegal activities, such as drug dealing and gang violence. The lyrics suggest that these young men are aware that they are on the wrong path but feel stuck in their circumstances, unable to make a change. The title "Brothers on the Slide" implies that these men are gradually slipping further into trouble and danger.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "We know which way you goin'," which can be interpreted as a warning to these young men. It could be seen as an appeal to them to turn their lives around before it's too late. However, the repeated phrase could also be seen as accusatory, implying that these young men are making a conscious choice to engage in illegal activities and disregarding the potential consequences.
The verses of the song describe the lives of these young men in greater detail, referencing the shame and grief that their families may feel as a result of their actions, as well as the likelihood that they will eventually be caught and face imprisonment for their crimes.
Overall, "Brothers on the Slide" is a commentary on the struggles faced by young men growing up in difficult circumstances and the societal forces that push them towards a life of crime.
Line by Line Meaning
Brothers on the slide
A group of men engaging in illegal activity
Working on the wrong side
Partaking in unlawful deeds
What ya gonna do
Asking what their plan of action is
You can't win so you know you must lose
Acknowledging that they will eventually face consequences for their actions
We know which way you goin'
Aware of their path towards trouble
What you gonna hide
Questioning what they are trying to conceal
Reckon your folks late
Assuming their family is not aware of their actions
It's a shame but int no game
Recognizing the seriousness of the situation
Slowly sliding
Gradually becoming more involved in illegal activity
We're doing all that we can
Trying to resist the temptation
But so is the man
But society is also working against them
Gettin closer day by day
Getting closer to being caught or facing consequences
Gonna put you away
Will be punished for their actions
Soon you'll be inside
Referring to jail time
Know or not what they'll do to you
Acknowledging uncertainty about the consequences
Make you pay up all you due
They will have to pay for their actions
We know
The message is clear
We know which way you goin'
Aware of the path they are on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHAPMAN, JULIAN / SWABE, BASIL
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@billagordon
i first chilled out to cymande back in the day, it was glorous
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@TheBLACKMQQN
what no TREVORGUS?!!
@foxnews63
i just let lose 1 thousend doves
@Tarikatlar
@dansejohn we all been sleeping, but now your awake :)