Real
DJ Krush Feat. Tragedy Lyrics

Niggaz don't you know? Never promised tomorrow man
Life is short and unpredictable, so appreciate what you have.

Check it, check it the next life
Consider the possibility of an afterlife.

Life life (yeah) right now for what it is before you lose that shit
Live in the moment and cherish your life.

For real man, shit can happen
Tragedies can occur unexpectedly.

in the blink of a fuckin eye you can lose your life man
Life can be taken away in an instant.

Recognize that for real
Be aware of the fragility of life.

You're never promise tomorrow, you know
No one is promised a future.

Any nigga that you know, knahmsayin?
This applies to anyone, regardless of who they are.

His body was cold yet his face remained calmly
Despite his death, he appeared peaceful.

He spoke differently, as if he was Godly
He seemed to speak with authority and wisdom.

Layin on the ground the gat still in his clutches
He held onto his gun even in death.

Shoulda saw it comin but he smoked too many Dutches
He may have been aware of the danger, but made bad choices.

Situation, made me sober as fuck
The experience was a wake-up call to be more responsible.

As he coughed up blood, tellin me he's stuck
He knew he was dying but couldn't do anything about it.

Gunmen, drove off in a Yukon truck
The people who shot him fled the scene in a specific type of vehicle.

Said a prayer for him, hopin that his soul was blessed
A show of compassion and empathy during a difficult time.

Cause my hands couldn't cover all the holes in his chest
The injuries were fatal and could not be fixed.

His eyes told the story that his heart was diminished
His eyes showed that he had lost his life force.

The ambulence took about a hour, ten minutes
Emergency response time can be slow and frustrating.

They didn't have to tell me that my Son life was finished
It was already clear that his son had died.

I guess his heart never knew the love that was in it
He may have died without truly experiencing love.

Yeah, word up, goin back
Reflecting on the past.

If your heart stop beating I'll go back in time
Expressing the desire to change the past.

Make your heart beat again, real niggaz to the end
Trying to revive a lost loved one.

It's all about cash, and the diamond rings
People often prioritize money and material possessions.

Dedicated, cause real niggaz do real things
Stressing the importance of loyalty and authenticity.

Through his eyes I seen the next life flash in front of his
A glimpse at the possibility of an afterlife.

Cocked back the gat wonderin who the gunner is
Retaliating against the person who shot him.

The blood drenched in his Armani linen
His expensive clothing was ruined by his injuries.

I guess that's the karma of a thug when he sinnin
The consequences of a life of crime.

From the beginnin, I reminisce the younger years
Thinking about the good times from the past.

When we were younger peers on the block pourin out beers
Sharing experiences with friends on the streets.

And now the tears, I can't stop from comin
Feeling sadness and grief.

I wanna bring it to this nigga blaze him while he runnin
Seeking revenge on the person who caused his friend's death.

It seemed stunnin, the way we started in the game
Reflecting on how things have changed since their early days.

I never wanted, my Son dyin in this pain
Expressing regret and sadness for the death of his loved one.

Now the nigga that shot him I wanna find him and kill him
Desiring vengeance on the person responsible for his Son's death.

Heard he's a Willie and keep a bunch of killers with him
Believing that the perpetrator was associated with a group of violent people.

The Jake snatched him up so I just had to forget him
Law enforcement caught the person and justice was served.

But on the low, if I ever see him, I'ma hit him
Still holding onto feelings of revenge.

Yo when he bust a slug in the heart of a true thug
The shooting was an attack on someone who was involved in criminal activity.

It's real love, this is what a real nigga does
The desire to avenge a loved one's death is seen as a sign of true loyalty and love.

The words cut like a knife, ma your son was shot
Breaking the bad news to a grieving mother.

Her mouth, wide open, seemed like her heart dropped
Her reaction of shock and sadness was visible.

She fell to the floor with her eyes in shock
The news was too much for her to handle and caused her to collapse.

I was standin there stuck off the words I said
Feeling guilty for having to deliver such painful news.

Worst thing to tell a mother that her son was dead
Realizing the impact of the news on the mother.

Shoulda knew what love is, 'fore he learned what a thug is
Wishing his friend had experienced love before his life of crime.

Now he left his kids to be raised by they mothers
The children of the deceased are now without a father.

From the cradle to the grave we was like brothers
Growing up together and being very close.

Went to same schools and fucked the same bitches
Sharing many experiences together.

Pumped on the same block with the same snitches
Being involved in the same criminal activities.

Burnin lye on the roof, talkin bout riches
Enjoying the sensation of being high on drugs while discussing the desire for wealth.

And I remember, when we was both five percenters
Sharing similar spiritual beliefs.

Goin hand to hand, gettin bent, crashin renters
Selling drugs, getting drunk, and causing destruction.

And now the end is, justifyin all the means
The tragic end justifies the many bad choices they made in life.

That's just the story when you're dyin out in Queens
This is a common experience in their hometown.

and it's real, word up, yo, yo, yo, yeah, yo
This is reality, and it is expressed with a sense of urgency and emotion.

Yeah, Capone-N-Noreaga still my niggaz
Remaining loyal to his friends and past.

Even if you don't get no bigger
Even if they do not achieve great success.

Finsta, Crash, presedential
Referring to specific people or places.

Confidential, fuck it, yo, yo, what?
Privacy is important, but the focus is on the urgency of the situation.

Japan rules, foreign exchange, how we do, yo
Thinking about international trade and the role of Japan.

Begins, world currency
Contemplating the beginning of a global currency.

The way the dollar bends, and it haunts me
Reflecting on the power and influence of the US dollar.

It wants me it traps me, in the hole
Feeling trapped and subjugated by the financial system.

Reachin for my soul, fuck it, yo
Feeling conflicted and struggling with inner turmoil.