War
DJ Clue Lyrics

There's a war in the streets tonight
There is a situation of conflict and violence happening in the streets currently.

And nobody's really feelin' alright
The tension and fear have engulfed everyone, leaving them anxious and uneasy.

I got a blunt for a chronic, a juice for my tonic
The singer has marijuana and a drink that would soothe them in such a chaotic atmosphere.

I know now that I'm feelin' right if it goes down
Despite the chaos, the artist believes they can handle themselves if violence happens.

'Cause my third eye sees the lowdown
The artist possesses extra sensory perception and can sense the danger lurking around.

And I know it's not my time to go now
Despite the danger, the singer believes they will survive this situation.

'Cause God's got my back in this showdown
The singer believes that they have divine protection and guidance in this situation.

So I know we'll be alright
The artist is optimistic that they, and possibly others around them, will survive the situation.

Yeah, Brooks Brothers overcoat, know the ropes, smooth is holdin' those
The artist is describing their attire, which includes a coat from a high-end store called Brooks Brothers, and they consider themselves suave and experienced in navigating life.

Briefcases, silk ties, slick as them older folks
The artist is listing other fashionable and professional items they possess, and they are comparing themselves to experienced and successful adults.

Silver fo'-fo', got no,
The singer has a silver gun, but they do not plan on using it in this situation.

My chauffer driver just left some of my colleagues smokin' that Cali
The artist's driver just dropped off some acquaintances who are now smoking marijuana from California.

Caught a glimpse of myself in the Barney's shop window
The singer saw their reflection in a store window for a high-end store called Barney's.

Kinda' see my father's features creepin' in a little
The singer is recognizing that they are growing up and starting to resemble their father more.

Got an office on Broadway, business in Jamaica
The singer has a workplace on Broadway, which is famous for theaters and businesses, and conducts business in the country of Jamaica.

Tell my daughter try the hardest so the best schools'll take her
The artist is urging their daughter to work hard so that she can attend the best schools and have success in life.

And I'm late to a date with my wife, I realize
The artist is recognizing that they are running behind schedule for a planned meeting with their spouse.

I stopped to shop, had to get her some type surprise
The singer took a detour to shop and buy something special for their spouse as a surprise.

And I'm walkin' through it, chaos is all around me
The singer is describing their surroundings as highly chaotic and dangerous.

But God got me, no fear, through the fire pride stop
The artist believes that God is protecting them from harm, and they will not let their pride stop them from moving forward despite the danger.

I don't know what I'll do if I don't see my boo
The artist is expressing worry and anxiety about not coming across their significant other.

'Cause she's standin' on the corner of Linden Boulevard
The artist believes their significant other is waiting for them at the intersection of Linden Boulevard.

Holding our baby in her baby in her arms
The singer believes their significant other is holding their newborn child.

So hold on, your daddy's in sight
The artist is trying to reassure their family that they are on their way to meet them.

Yeah, Nine-four, Destiny opens her eyes
The singer is referencing the year 1994, the date of their child's birth, and mentioning how it was a momentous occasion.

For the first time, praise God, baby mom's cryin'
The singer is expressing gratitude for the birth of their child and how it moved their child's mother to tears.

Planned to be a strong black family
The singer had aspirations of building a strong and resilient family as an African American.

But we both were too young, too strung, too much flashin'
The artist and their partner were too young and inexperienced to realize their aspiration of building a strong family and were too focused on image and material possessions.

New come, I caught verbal assassin runnin' with
The artist recently encountered an individual who verbally attacked them.

Nothin' but the worst type, worst fight
The attack came from someone who was a terrible person and it led to a difficult argument.

But we brought my baby home the first night
Despite the argument, the singer and their partner's main priority was bringing their baby home safely for the first time.

Cursed like sailors, burst out the crib
The artist, and possibly others around them, used profanity at a high volume and left the house in a rush.

Ragin' in my new car bought from entertainment
The artist was driving their brand new car that they purchased with money earned from performing or entertainment.

Champaign and gainin' clout fast, whiplash
The artist was rapidly gaining attention, popularity, and wealth but was constantly dealing with new, overwhelming situations.

Did this bitch just pass in the club pugged up, stupid ass
The singer is criticizing and insulting a woman who may have used drugs in a club setting.

Grabbed her by the pony tail, "never disrespect me"
The artist took physical action against the woman by grabbing her hair and demanding that she never insult or challenge them again.

I'm a street vet, regret the sex, but not Desi
The singer has been involved in street life for a long time and may have regrets about certain sexual experiences, but they do not regret their child Desi.

Moved back to your grandma, I'm single, the land's mine
The singer's partner moved back with their grandmother, and the singer is now single and in control of their own land or property.

She keeps the Benz, I'm all in the streets again
The singer's partner kept the luxury car, and the singer has returned to hustling and living life in the streets.

Squeezin' the pen, released again, chart toppers,
The artist is back to writing and recording music and is releasing new hits that top the charts.

Hard-bottoms blessed the feet, now less baby mom's problems
The artist is now wearing expensive dress shoes, and they have less issues with their child's mother.

New woman, she's great, this a different world,
The singer has found a new partner who brings them happiness and positivity, and they feel as though their life is completely different now.

Checkin' out my wife's chemistry with my little girl
The singer is observing and admiring the connection between their wife and child.

It's so amazin' playin', life is so crazy
The artist finds it amazing to live and play music, but they also recognize that life can be wild and unpredictable.

I've grown up the thankful for lessons God gave me
The artist has matured and is grateful for the teachings and guidance they have received from God.