A 'Yo Kato
DMX Lyrics


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Uh
This go out to my dog Kato
Rest in piece, baby
He's the kingpin

Dogs that I call my friends
Prayin' for all my friends
Things I do for my friends
We miss you, a'yo Kato

Started off, two dogs with the same goals (uh)
Nothing but two dogs walkin' the same road (uh)
Two different cultures, but had the same heart (yeah)
Enjoyed seeing the light, but lived in the dark
Fifth album, bumped heads in the parking lot (aight)
Was a quiet brother, didn't like to bark a lot
Came direct (uh), when he came, gained respect
So I gave respect, (uh) we shared the same respect
To name regret, in our own circles (what)

Two brothers with good hearts, but if you start
Two brothers that'll hurt you (yeah)
Know how that dirt do, hittin' four corners
(Arf, arf, arf, arf) right back up on us
God tried to warn us, but sometimes we don't see
When I first heard I'm like "This can't be
Y'all niggas is buggin'
Got the wrong information or something
Please tell me these niggas is frontin'"
God, no

Dogs that I call my friends
Prayin' for all my friends
Things I do for my friends
We miss you, a'yo Kato
Dogs that I call my friends
Prayin' for all my friends
Things I do for my friends
We miss you, a'yo Kato

A'yo K', let me kick it with you for a minute
There was things left unsaid, dog, we wasn't finished
Never got to say thank you for being a friend
Dogs for life, and you rode to the end
Held dog down, didn't let a day go by
Every time dog came the the Chi' (what)
I was good, trips out to Phoenix, with the scrambler squad
Now I come back to Phoenix and like, damn, it's hard
To accept the fact, that you won't be coming back
But I hope you coming back, 'cause I won't accept the fact
When you came to New York, you had to come to the crib
And vice-versa, (yeah), that's just how we did
Remote control cars, (what), we would race all day
It was adventure, we would chase all day (yeah)
So I'm not gonna say goodbye my nigga
Instead I would rather
Focus on the time we spent together, that's what matters

Dogs that I call my friends
Prayin' for all my friends
Things I do for my friends
We miss you, a'yo Kato
Dogs that I call my friends
Prayin' for all my friends
Things I do for my friends
We miss you, a'yo Kato

I need you to save me a spot, next to you and the Lord (aight)
I don't know when I'm coming, but keep checking the door (aight)
But while I'm here, knock on wood
I'll make sure that your kids remember who their father was
And Val is good, (aight) understood how real niggas move
We don't talk, but ya gonna always have family in New York
Believe that (yeah), where you at, you can see that
We dogs for life and to death and I mean that

Dogs that I call my friends
Prayin' for all my friends
Things I do for my friends
We miss you, a'yo Kato
Dogs that I call my friends
Prayin' for all my friends
Things I do for my friends
We miss you, a'yo Kato

Yo, Where The Hood At is banging right now, man
That was your favourite joint, ya'mean?
(We miss you, Kato)
It's going just like we thought it would, baby
(We miss you, Kato)
Aight




(We miss you, Kato)
I'll always love you K'

Overall Meaning

The song "A Yo Kato" by DMX is a tribute to his friend Kato, who passed away. The song talks about their friendship and the bond they shared. DMX expresses his love and respect for his friend throughout the song. The first verse takes us through their journey of being two dogs with the same goals and the shared experiences they had. The second verse is a heartfelt goodbye to Kato, DMX asks him to save him a spot next to him and the Lord and promises to keep his memory alive for his children.


DMX portrays the depth of their friendship by emphasizing how they had each other's back and shared a similar culture, though they were from different worlds. The song also mentions how their bond was not limited to just music but transcended into their personal lives as well. The mention of remote-controlled cars and race exemplifies how the two friends had fun experiences beyond just music. Kato's unfortunate death left a deep void for DMX, but he concludes that his friend will always be remembered and that they will always be dogs for life.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh
This is the beginning of the song.


This go out to my dog Kato
This song is dedicated to DMX's friend Kato.


Rest in piece, baby
DMX wants Kato to rest in peace.


He's the kingpin
DMX sees Kato as a leader.


Dogs that I call my friends
DMX refers to his friends as dogs.


Prayin' for all my friends
DMX is praying for his friends.


Things I do for my friends
DMX will do anything for his friends.


We miss you, a'yo Kato
DMX misses Kato.


Started off, two dogs with the same goals (uh)
DMX and Kato started off as friends with similar aspirations.


Nothing but two dogs walkin' the same road (uh)
DMX and Kato began their friendship together walking towards common goals.


Two different cultures, but had the same heart (yeah)
DMX and Kato were from different backgrounds and cultures, but shared the same values.


Enjoyed seeing the light, but lived in the dark
DMX and Kato enjoyed living in the moment, even though they were in a dark place in life.


Fifth album, bumped heads in the parking lot (aight)
DMX and Kato had a disagreement during the creation of DMX's fifth album.


Was a quiet brother, didn't like to bark a lot
Kato was a low-key type of person who didn't say much.


Came direct (uh), when he came, gained respect
When Kato spoke, he was straightforward and earned respect for it.


So I gave respect, (uh) we shared the same respect
DMX and Kato had mutual respect for each other.


To name regret, in our own circles (what)
DMX and Kato were both regretful about certain things in their own lives.


Two brothers with good hearts, but if you start
DMX and Kato were both good people, but could become dangerous if provoked.


Two brothers that'll hurt you (yeah)
If someone messed with DMX or Kato, they would fight back.


Know how that dirt do, hittin' four corners
DMX and Kato know the streets and the game.


(Arf, arf, arf, arf) right back up on us
They are always ready for whatever comes their way.


God tried to warn us, but sometimes we don't see
DMX believes that God sends us warnings, but we don't always notice them.


When I first heard I'm like "This can't be
DMX was in disbelief upon hearing about Kato's death.


Y'all niggas is buggin'
DMX thought that maybe the news was fake or a mistake.


Got the wrong information or something
DMX thought someone gave him wrong information about Kato.


Please tell me these niggas is frontin'
DMX wanted someone to tell him that it was all a joke.


Dogs that I call my friends
DMX refers to his friends as dogs.


A'yo K', let me kick it with you for a minute
DMX wants to talk to Kato.


There was things left unsaid, dog, we wasn't finished
DMX and Kato had things left unsaid before Kato's death.


Never got to say thank you for being a friend
DMX never got to express his gratitude towards Kato for being a friend.


Dogs for life, and you rode to the end
DMX sees Kato as a lifelong friend who stuck by him until the end.


Held dog down, didn't let a day go by
Kato was loyal to DMX and made sure to always have his back.


Every time dog came the the Chi' (what)
Kato would make sure DMX was taken care of when he visited Chicago.


I was good, trips out to Phoenix, with the scrambler squad
DMX enjoyed his trips with Kato and their other friends to Phoenix.


Now I come back to Phoenix and like, damn, it's hard
DMX finds it difficult to go back to Phoenix without Kato.


To accept the fact, that you won't be coming back
DMX struggles to come to terms with Kato's death.


But I hope you coming back, 'cause I won't accept the fact
DMX is hopeful that Kato will come back to life.


When you came to New York, you had to come to the crib
Kato would always come visit DMX in New York.


And vice-versa, (yeah), that's just how we did
DMX would also visit Kato in his hometown.


Remote control cars, (what), we would race all day
DMX and Kato enjoyed racing remote control cars together.


It was adventure, we would chase all day (yeah)
They had fun and made the most out of each day.


So I'm not gonna say goodbye my nigga
DMX doesn't want to say goodbye to Kato forever.


Instead I would rather
DMX would rather focus on something else.


Focus on the time we spent together, that's what matters
DMX wants to cherish the memories he shared with Kato.


I need you to save me a spot, next to you and the Lord (aight)
DMX wants Kato to save a spot for him in heaven.


I don't know when I'm coming, but keep checking the door (aight)
DMX doesn't know when he'll pass away, but asks Kato to wait for him at the gates of heaven.


But while I'm here, knock on wood
DMX is hoping for good luck and a long life.


I'll make sure that your kids remember who their father was
DMX promises to keep Kato's memory alive for his children.


And Val is good, (aight) understood how real niggas move
DMX knows that Kato's wife, Val, is doing well and understands the struggles of life in the streets.


We don't talk, but ya gonna always have family in New York
DMX lets Kato know that he has a family in New York, even if they don't talk as often.


Believe that (yeah), where you at, you can see that
DMX believes that Kato is watching over him from heaven.


We dogs for life and to death and I mean that
DMX is expressing his loyalty and love for Kato, even in death.


Yo, Where The Hood At is banging right now, man
DMX acknowledges the popularity of his song.


That was your favourite joint, ya'mean?
DMX wants to know if Kato liked that song.


(We miss you, Kato)
DMX and his friends miss Kato.


It's going just like we thought it would, baby
DMX and his friends are seeing the success they expected.


(We miss you, Kato)
DMX and his friends still miss Kato.


Aight
The song is coming to an end.


(We miss you, Kato)
DMX and his friends will always remember Kato.


I'll always love you K'
DMX expresses his love for Kato.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kasseem Dean, Earl Simmons

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COZY GIRLFRIEND

Happy they can be reunited at least - RIP DMX

I.N.O

Dam straight

Uldis Bebriss

I believe a lot of us came here to listen to this song, after reading the sad news :( RIP :(

BeardedFatGuy1

@Uldis Bebriss I def did 🙏

Tane Nathan

@BeardedFatGuy1 I second that

Mr 85

Facts Y.O

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𝕸𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖚𝖘

Rip DMX you will be missed i'm literally shaking i grew up with you and it hurts to see this moment, hope the family get easy over this tragic moment 😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢

Lalo Malo

Word man I feel you bro
This day was a sad one for real hiphop heads like us
May god be with DMX
Realist mc I ever herd

Dom Sansotta

So did all of us

Michael 🙂

Real DMX fans know this one

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