Good Die Young
D12 (Eminem) Lyrics
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Maybe we would have picked another time
Or chose another way
Or maybe my prayers would have convinced him to choose another soul
Shit, its just me and my mentoni now
Man you look so peaceful now, how can I argue wit that
They say
They say the good die young,
That's why I think that you should have fun (when your young)
'Cause time won't wait for no one (uh huh)
When God calls, you gotta go home (go home)
They say the good die young, (die young)
That's why I know that we gon' have fun,
In this life 'cause you only get one
When God comes for me, don't cry till I'm home
[Kon Artis]
Its true that everybody heard, there mama say every days like this
When you see, one of your friends die in the mist
In the struggle, went through circumstances
Arrested every day just to prove a point to a friend
Even then, accidents are prone to happen to any man
A woman is dumb enough to pretend
That her, God won't hold them accountable for sins
If they commit, they try to repent to ??
But I guess (that's just the way things go)
I was blessed to see 24 (24)
To wake up to that how my name is video
Motivated me to write what I wrote
And I knew my little brother sold dope
An mom and daddy want to move our road
I did it, I still got a lot to prove and show
I just which we ain't have to lose Bugz to the struggle
'cause you know
[Chorus]
[Bizzare]
I know you used to Bizzare on some silly shit
But Niggas in my cliq, is dying quick
In Detroit, niggas don't party
They pull a .44 out, snatch off bacardis
That's why I keep the pistol under the trunk
I'm 27 years old, too old to be getting jumped
And fuck rap, I miss Karnail Pitts, be -you-g-z
Tattooed on my wrist
Me and you in the jeep, listen to ?? beats
Its a shame me and Fuzz don't even speak
I got married, my wife name is D
Peace to 31 and 51-50, miss you
[Kuniva]
I came back on that tragic, my phone rung
And Bizarres voice telling me, Bugz was gone home
It was like a knife piercing my chest and I couldn't breath
I didn't wanna accept it, didn't wanna believe it
I swear with this weight dog, I cried so hard
Literally, Denaun had to carry me to the car
While I stand in this booth now its tearin' me apart
But I had to let it out 'cause it was tearin' at my heart
'Cause he died over something so petty and so small
A human life is so very precious I hope y'all
Understand how I'm feeling 'cause I love you bugs
I wanna rhyme wit you, laugh wit you, hug you bugs
But I can't and you was so close to seeing dreams
A coward came along and took you away from the team
So don't mistake this track, its just another song
This goes out to everyone who lost a loved one
'Cause you know
[Chorus]
[Proof]
They say its never too late, to have an early childhood
If I could, turn back the hands of time, God should
Forgive what I did as a kid to run blocks
Now my dreams are just dream cops and gun shots
The fun stops when your homies up in a box
My dudey bole, rest his soul, snuffed by the cops
I use to smoke shit a lot, if there's a guy by me say something
If you love her so much why didn't you gave nothing
When he took my homie, snuck was only in 11th grade
Now I hope to see your face at the heaven gates
It ain't never late in the game, this hating remains
With a grudge to see slugs straight through my frame
My heart aches with the pain, the life in his breath
We gotta have fun now, there's only minutes left
In the depth, distress youngn's is sucked in
To get task my fallen homies I got enough
[Chorus]
[Swifty]
When I was younger I knew four brothers that wasn't wise
That crash and the driver died,
My partner on the passenger side was paralyzed
And I'm surprised by the look of that ride that the other peeps survived
Nine months later another one died
Somebody shot him in the side when he was starting up his ride
3 years go by, I made a hell of a run
And that's when funky got done, a joey playing wit guns
And ?, karty was my man
And reggy, I wish that I was wit you in that van
And Bugs if it wasn't for you
You know I wouldn't be standing in this booth,
That's the truth, I miss y'all
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Good Die Young" by D12 (Eminem) explores the theme of mortality and the pain of losing those closest to us. The opening lines express regret for not being with a friend who was killed, and the rest of the verses feature different members of the group reflecting on the loss of loved ones. The chorus repeats the phrase “they say the good die young,” emphasizing the unfairness of unpredictable death.
The second verse, performed by Kon Artis, touches on the tough circumstances many people face, putting them at risk for accidents or other harms. He also grapples with the idea of being held accountable for one’s actions by a higher power. The third verse, by Bizarre, acknowledges his own past foolishness and the fact that his neighborhood is a dangerous place. He misses friends who have passed away and shows regret for not staying in touch with others. Kuniva’s verse describes the intense grief he felt at losing a close friend, Bugz, who died in an incident that felt far too senseless. He wishes he had been able to spend more time with Bugz and honor his memory. Finally, Proof recounts the deaths of multiple people he knew, from accidents and violence, and regrets not having been able to prevent or change any of them.
Overall, the song is a poignant and powerful reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the pain of losing those we care about. Each member of the group brings a unique perspective and personal story, but they all share the common thread of grieving for those who have been lost too soon.
Line by Line Meaning
Dog, I shouldn't have left, They wouldn't have tried this shit if I was wit ya
If I had been with you, maybe we could've avoided this situation altogether.
Maybe we would have picked another time
Perhaps we would've chosen a different day or moment.
Or chose another way
We might have found a different approach or solution.
Or maybe my prayers would have convinced him to choose another soul
If I had been there, maybe I could've persuaded him to spare someone else's life.
Shit, its just me and my mentoni now
Now it's just me and my thoughts.
Man you look so peaceful now, how can I argue wit that
You look at peace now, so it's hard for me to argue about what has happened.
They say the good die young,
People believe that good people often die young.
That's why I think that you should have fun (when your young)
So enjoy your life while you're young.
'Cause time won't wait for no one (uh huh)
Don't waste your time, because you can't get it back.
When God calls, you gotta go home (go home)
When it's your time to go, you have to leave this Earth.
That's why I know that we gon' have fun,
That's why I am determined to enjoy life.
In this life 'cause you only get one
Because we only have one life to live.
When God comes for me, don't cry till I'm home
Don't mourn my death until I've reached the afterlife.
Its true that everybody heard, there mama say every days like this
Most people have heard their mother say that every day is not promised.
When you see, one of your friends die in the mist
It's hard when you witness the death of a friend.
In the struggle, went through circumstances
We've been through difficult times together.
Arrested every day just to prove a point to a friend
We've been in trouble with the law trying to impress each other.
Even then, accidents are prone to happen to any man
Even if we're careful, accidents can still happen to anyone.
A woman is dumb enough to pretend
Sometimes women try to pretend that they are not responsible for their actions.
That her, God won't hold them accountable for sins
Some women believe that they won't be held responsible for their sins by God.
If they commit, they try to repent to ??
If they do sin, they try to repent to God.
But I guess (that's just the way things go)
I suppose that's just the way life is.
I was blessed to see 24 (24)
I am grateful for having made it to the age of 24.
To wake up to that how my name is video
Watching my music video made me feel motivated and inspired.
Motivated me to write what I wrote
That inspiration was what helped me write the song I am singing now.
And I knew my little brother sold dope
I was aware that my younger brother was selling drugs.
An mom and daddy want to move our road
Our parents were considering moving us to a new place.
I did it, I still got a lot to prove and show
Despite my past achievements, I still have a lot to demonstrate and accomplish.
I just which we ain't have to lose Bugz to the struggle
I just wish we didn't have to lose Bugz to the violent situation we've been in.
'cause you know
You understand what I mean.
I know you used to Bizzare on some silly shit
You know I was always up to some crazy stuff, Bizarre.
But Niggas in my cliq, is dying quick
But members of our group are dying too quickly.
In Detroit, niggas don't party
In Detroit, people don't really celebrate much.
They pull a .44 out, snatch off bacardis
Instead, they act violent, pulling out guns and stealing alcoholic drinks.
That's why I keep the pistol under the trunk
That's why I keep a gun hidden in my car.
I'm 27 years old, too old to be getting jumped
I'm 27 and I feel too old to still be getting into fights and confrontations.
And fuck rap, I miss Karnail Pitts, be you-g-z
Fuck music, I miss my friend Karnail Pitts who was a big fan of Yougizy.
Tattooed on my wrist
I permanently marked my love for my friend on my skin.
Me and you in the jeep, listen to ?? beats
Remember when we used to hang out in the car and listen to music together?
Its a shame me and Fuzz don't even speak
It's sad that Fuzz and I aren't in touch anymore.
I got married, my wife name is D
I got married and my wife's name starts with the letter D.
Peace to 31 and 51-50, miss you
Shoutout to my friends from back in the day, miss you guys.
I came back on that tragic, my phone rung
I returned to a painful situation, and my phone rang.
And Bizarres voice telling me, Bugz was gone home
Bizarre called me to tell me that Bugz had died.
It was like a knife piercing my chest and I couldn't breath
The news hit me so hard it felt like a physical injury.
I didn't wanna accept it, didn't wanna believe it
I couldn't bring myself to believe that Bugz was gone forever.
I swear with this weight dog, I cried so hard
I was so overcome with grief that I cried heavily.
Literally, Denaun had to carry me to the car
I was so upset that Denaun had to physically help me leave the building.
While I stand in this booth now its tearin' me apart
Now, as I stand here recording this song, the pain is still affecting me.
But I had to let it out 'cause it was tearin' at my heart
But I had to express my emotions in order to help heal my heart.
'Cause he died over something so petty and so small
It's heartbreaking that my friend died over something trivial.
A human life is so very precious I hope y'all
Life is so valuable, and I hope you all understand that.
Understand how I'm feeling 'cause I love you bugs
I hope you all understand how much I loved Bugz, and how much his death has affected me.
I wanna rhyme wit you, laugh wit you, hug you bugs
I miss Bugz so much, and I wish we could rap together, laugh together, and hug each other like we used to do.
But I can't and you was so close to seeing dreams
Unfortunately, I can't do those things with Bugz anymore, even though he was so close to achieving his dreams.
A coward came along and took you away from the team
A weak, cowardly person took Bugz away from our group forever.
So don't mistake this track, its just another song
Don't think of this song as just another track, it's a tribute to our fallen friend.
This goes out to everyone who lost a loved one
This song is dedicated to everyone who has lost someone they love.
When God calls, you gotta go home
When it's your time, you have to leave this Earth.
They say the good die young, (die young)
People believe that good people often die young.
That's why I think that you should have fun (when your young)
So enjoy your life while you're young.
'Cause time won't wait for no one (uh huh)
Don't waste your time, because you can't get it back.
When God comes for me, don't cry till I'm home
Don't mourn my death until I've reached the afterlife.
They say the good die young,
People believe that good people often die young.
That's why I know that we gon' have fun,
That's why I am determined to enjoy life.
In this life 'cause you only get one
Because we only have one life to live.
When God comes for me, don't cry till I'm home
Don't mourn my death until I've reached the afterlife.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL H. WILLIAMS, SHELTON EMERSON RIVERS, VON M. CARLISLE, DE SHAUN D. HOLTON, RUFUS B. JOHNSON, ONDRE C. MOORE, DENAUN M. PORTER, KARNAIL PITTS, JONATHAN ROTEM
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