The Grand Finale
DMX Method Man Nas and JA Rule Lyrics
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Next time, the county or the state see me
It's gonna be in a bag
Uhh, this is it baby
End of the road, ha hah
When you a dawg, you a dawg for life
You don't hear me though, you don't hear me though
Watch them young guns that take none, nobody safe
From the Friday The 13th, ghetto Jason
Itchy trigger finger achin', snatch yo' ass
Out that S-class for fakin', forty-fo' blast
Is a bloodbath, take your first step down a thug path
Ain't no love here, just slugs here
Kids know the half, you get plugged here, that's just impossible
For the weak at last now behold the unstoppable
Third eye watchin' you, watchin' me
Throwin' rocks from the penalty box, cop a plea
Young g we was born to die, don't cry for me
Just keep the heat closely and ride for me
'Cause we family for better or worse, you and I
From the dirt, you snatch purse, so hard it hurt
To be here, and each year, I'm pourin' out more beer
For deceased peers, holdin' fort
Police line 'do not cross', they found his corpse
In the loft with the head cut off, and butt naked
Homicide the crime method, add another
Killer verse to the murder record, the grand finale
Who wan' test me, c'mon
Me shot pussy-hole fi fun
Hot corners, cops with warrants, every block is boring
Friday night, getting bent, liquor pourin'
My dawg, not even home a month yet, and blaze a girl
In the stomach, he robbin' niggaz who pumpin'
Lil' blood got popped, by the group home cat
Everybody nervous in the hood, pullin' they gats
Fiends yellin' out, "who got those" go and see
Shorty snot-nosed, he don't floss but he got dough
Thug faces, fugitives runnin' from court cases
Slugs shootin' past for the love of drug paper
Queens cap peelers, soldiers, drug dealers
And God'll throw a beam of lightning down 'cause he feel us
May the next one, strike me down if I'm not the realest
The mayor want to call the SWAT team to come and kill us
But, dawgs are friends, if one see the morgue, one'll live
To get revenge, and we ride to the end
Bravehearts blow the lye with Henn, and still rise
Took alive with live men, my man got three-six to eighteen
And only five in, the belly of the beast
Didn't want to hear the shit I tried to tell him on the streets
It's irrelevant, the beast love to eat black meat
And got us niggas from the hood, hangin' off his teeth
We slangin' to eat, bringin' the heat
Bulletholes, razor scars is the pain in the street, huh
When you a dawg you a dawg for life (Ride or die)
My dawgs feel pain from love (See eye to eye)
Give us one shot at life (Let us fly)
Come on niggas (We dawgs for life)
When you a dawg you a dawg for life (Ride or die)
My dawgs feel pain from love (See eye to eye)
Give us one shot at life (Let us fly)
Come on niggas (We dawgs for life)
There's mad money out here dawg
Mad money out here
What you tryin' to get it? (Word up)
You gonna bust your gun to get it? (Tsh, whatever yo)
I hear you, I hear you
I've lost my grip on reality or so it would seem
Pinch myself to wake up, 'cause I know it's a dream
Niggas that don't know me see me and think I'mma rob 'em
Niggas that know me well see me and think I'mma problem
I'm just a nigga that's misunderstood
But word to Miz I turn your last name to underwood
'Cause if I see it, I'mma take it and run with it, that's me
What type of bullshit is this nigga on? That's D
The dawg come and getcha outside
The more blood flows, when I plug holes with the snub nosed
Gun blows, bullets whistle, wouldn't miss you
Hit you all up in your mouth like it tried to kiss you
Drama, it's right here, how much you need?
Beat you down with gat see how much you bleed
How much you plead, for your life, you was a killer
And all the bitches comin' up out that ass you feelin', gettin realer
Now beg for your life, one more time, one more crime
One more nine, c'mon cry nigga
It's over! This is the shit, that hits hard
You either the last one standing, or the last one to fall
When you a dawg you a dawg for life (Ride or die)
My dawgs feel pain from love (See eye to eye)
Give us one shot at life (Let us fly)
Come on niggas (We dawgs for life)
When you a dawg you a dawg for life (Ride or die)
My dawgs feel pain from love (See eye to eye)
Give us one shot at life (Let us fly)
Come on niggas (We dawgs for life)
The lyrics in "The Grand Finale" by DMX, Method Man, Nas, and Ja Rule paint a vivid and gritty picture of a life immersed in the streets, crime, and the harsh realities of urban life. The opening lines by DMX set the tone of defiance and resignation - he declares that he would rather die than go back to jail, suggesting a life where survival is paramount and the stakes are high. The imagery of being seen by authorities in a body bag illustrates the fatalistic mindset that prevails in the lyrics.
As Method Man enters the song, his verse echoes a sense of finality and acceptance of the life they lead as 'dawgs' - loyal and steadfast in their ways. The references to violence, the constant danger of the streets, and the inevitability of facing the consequences of their actions all add layers to the portrayal of their existence. The repetition of "you don't hear me" reinforces the idea that their struggles and experiences are often overlooked or misunderstood by those who are not living the same life.
Nas's verse delves deeper into the brutality and chaos of the streets, painting a vivid picture of a world where violence is a constant threat and survival means being willing to do whatever it takes. The references to the murder record, the relentless pursuit of wealth through crime, and the chilling imagery of homicide and revenge further emphasize the unforgiving nature of this lifestyle.
Ja Rule's contribution to the song adds a reflective and introspective tone, highlighting the complexities of living a life surrounded by crime, violence, and the constant struggle to survive. The lines about losing grip on reality, being misunderstood, and the harsh reality of the streets showcase the internal conflict and turmoil that come with this lifestyle. The references to violence, desperation, and the pressure to constantly prove oneself serve to underscore the harsh reality of their existence.
Overall, "The Grand Finale" provides a raw and unflinching look at the struggles, dangers, and complexities of urban life, where loyalty, survival, and the harsh realities of the streets intertwine to create a world where every decision and action can have life-altering consequences. The repeated refrain of "When you a dawg you a dawg for life" serves as a grim reminder of the inescapable nature of their circumstances, where choices are limited and the future is uncertain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBIN MAYS, IRVING LORENZO, NASIR JONES, LORENZO PATTERSON, ANDRE ROMEL YOUNG, EARL SIMMONS, CLIFFORD SMITH
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@hammbone8184
The way Method Man raps sounds so effortless
@madizm05
Eazy
@benabderrezak5248
Ah 0
@yvonniamcdonald8844
I know right it’s like he is just having a conversation with you it just flows... I was watching this and my first thought was NY rappers just have that special sauce it’s just something different
@use828
I CONCUR! 😊😊👍👍👍
@thomasanderson468
Esco killed this shit
@Grayson91003
"This is it baby, the end of the road, when your a dog, your a dog for life" - RIP X🙌🙌🙌
@michael.angelo6064
👉🎙✔
@bustakitayancey7261
😢😢😢🔥🔥🔥
@KB-cw1iz
Breaks my heart..RIP 🙏