Anotha One Dead And Gone
Do Or Die Lyrics

Just another one dead and gone
Repeating the tragic fact of another life lost to violence and the associated grief.

A year from now where will I be when I get blasted
Wondering how long until they too become a victim of fatal violence.

I picture myself in a crime house filled with roses on my casket
Imagining their own funeral and the sorrow of loved ones.

All my family and friends at my funeral wipin their tears away
Describing the sorrow and mourning of friends and family at their imagined funeral.

Mama screamin wake up Im just restin till another day she falls away
Portraying the pain and denial of a mother losing her child to violence.

My kids are so confused cause their daddies gone left alone
Depicting the confusion and loneliness that children experience when losing a parent to violence.

singin its so hard to say good-bye at the funeral home whats goin on
Describing the emotional difficulty of bidding farewell to a loved one taken away by violence.

4 nights and a rainy day to the cemetery found Id be home
Reflecting on the inevitability of death and violence, even in ideal conditions.

come close to a call for mama she sees her baby buried
Illustrating the pain and grief of a mother witnessing her child's burial.

But Im askin the lord is it ment for me to die this way
Questioning the reason behind their potential death and the unfairness of fatal violence.

Will I live will your words see a brighter day
Asking for hope and guidance in the face of violence and death.

crutch love for the haters for were the infrared
Possibly referencing the gang's weapon of choice, while also expressing the desire for love to overcome hatred and violence.

and everybody prays for the ride away is it time to pay
Musing on the possibility of escape from violence and punishment, and how prayer for such escape may not be enough.

visualize me gunned down mama told me to pass and run from the clan Didn't know then what I know now
Reflecting on the regret of not heeding their mother's earlier advice, and the pain that resulted.

Lights flashin guns blastin Nigger assassin you askin how long Im lastin when a nigger be blasted
Grimly describing the violence and danger of their lifestyle, and how quickly life can end with a bang.

Negro means of a Negro its 187 I know sometimes those Nigs know
Referencing the police code for murder, and reflecting on the cycle of violence perpetuated among Black communities.

Its all about drama save it for my baby mama I'm gonna tell her
Expressing the desire to protect loved ones from violence, but knowing that it is difficult to avoid the danger.

when next summer comes Im gonna be a crack sella but beat me there goes my fuckin choice and shit
Considering selling drugs as a means of making money, but also acknowledging that it will only lead to more trouble and danger.

A nigga never be got a chance to put his voice in it tell me lies Nigga decide what your life is like
Reflecting on the lack of opportunities and representation for Black people in society and culture.

you gotta be dealin or sellin some fuckin dope just to earn some fucking stripes
Commenting on the expectation for Black people to resort to illegal activity in order to earn respect or status in their communities.

she said don't go with the flow and help your hommie get off his kilo cause they have the neighborhood watchin your ass an the TV show
Urging the importance of making moral choices and taking care of oneself and others, as neglecting to do so can result in negative attention from the authorities and society at large.

like Americas Most Wanted well what the fuck they want me for Except to fight they wars
Questioning the intention and fairness of law enforcement in targeting people of color, and challenging the narrative that Black people are inherently violent or dangerous.

But I a young nigger with potential shootin game and shootin niggas thats all fundamental
Acknowledging the destructive nature of their violent lifestyle, while also recognizing the talent they possess that could have been used for something more positive.

drug house since other drug house persons goin to jail for others ounces why he out here free you both seein shit
Describing the negative spiral of drug use and distribution, and the unfairness of certain people facing punishment while others avoid it.

still three months and a couple of soultrains to help you think Now how you gonna get over that shit&..I don't know nigga
Reflecting on the difficulty of maturing and moving beyond past mistakes and trauma, and expressing uncertainty about how to do so.

I see image in the sky is it me I can't believe my soul would ever die so please god tell me why
Contemplating the experience of death and the uncertainty and fear it brings, while also seeking spiritual guidance and understanding of its purpose.

have I committed murder did I commit a sin have I broke any of your laws shall I repent
Asking for accountability and redemption for potential violent or immoral actions committed in life.

Is it to late to go wish my family farewell before I continue on my journey don't know whether it's heaven or hell
Describing the desire to say goodbye to loved ones before passing away, and the uncertainty and fear of the afterlife.

all they have is my picture my beloved memory they still rejoicein upon the times the way I used to be
Reflecting on the importance of memories and legacy after death, and the nostalgia and joy they can bring to loved ones.

not a pleasant game I played to keep them happy I knew of castles never just like my pappy
Regretting the immoral or violent actions committed in life, while also acknowledging the lack of positive role models and opportunities growing up.

half this death is commin at me hangin up my suits slowly diein cause all the wrong that Ive done to keep my mama cryin
Acknowledging the consequences of their actions and lifestyle, which not only impact themselves but also cause pain and sadness for loved ones.

so much longer and if I could return Id read the book of revelations nigger what Im facin is a no win situation
Expressing regret and the desire to have lived a different life, while also recognizing the inevitability of death and the finality of the situation.

So let my parents know for them I shed no tears What hurts the most is when a brother falls
Expressing love and respect for family even in the face of tragedy, while also feeling deep sadness and pain for the loss of fellow Black men to violence.

I could see my mama ballin up and family and friends sayin kill em all tell Biggy Smalls there ain't no reason for this homicide
Describing the emotional turmoil that follows violence and death, while also calling for an end to the senseless killings that have plagued fellow Black men and the community.

money women and pride took another brother for his life if you really want to fight put the straps down
Commenting on the dangerous and toxic elements of Black masculinity, while also urging nonviolent conflict resolution and the rejection of violence and weaponry.

stand firm go toe to toe see who survives in this last round last down so walk away looks like you lost
Suggesting a form of nonviolent conflict resolution that validates the strength and power of Black men without putting them in danger, and acknowledging that walking away is sometimes the best option.

for the ones who boast what's the outcome of this roller coast drive by and retaliation glock infrared
Questioning the point of glorifying violence and murder, while also referencing the prevalence of weapons in Black communities and their association with fatal violence.

we screw up on it by an inch and hit the babies head the babies dead an instant victim did you shoot to kill cause the man was live and gone and the baby still
Expressing the horror and tragedy of innocent bystanders being caught in the crossfire of Black violence, while also questioning the morality of shooting to kill.

Mom told me I was a bad ass but to show my fast tap lyin never listenin to the bullshit but the bullshit could have saved me from the three rounds
Acknowledging past mistakes and poor choices, while also reflecting on the wisdom and guidance of maternal figures in Black communities.

attached to my advisements aware of all this high-tech shit I lost my daddy in 92 from a drunk driver and it seem the only thing it did was made me get higher
Remembering past experiences of trauma and grief, while also commenting on the negative coping mechanisms used to deal with such experiences and the general culture of violence in Black communities.

my oldest brother away from home with shackles on in 93 we took the ride and lost payin a ton
Recalling past experiences of themselves and loved ones being incarcerated, and the accompanying financial burden and social stigma.

Just anotha one dead and gone (repeat)
Repeating the tragic fact of another life lost to violence and the associated grief.