Lean
Drs. Gangsta Lyrics


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This songs dedicated
To my homiez in that gangsta lean
Why'd you have to go so soon
It seems like yesterday
We were hangin' round da hood
Now I'm gonna
Keep you memory alive
Like a homie should

A lifetime of memories
Going down the drain
Id like to keep steppin'
But I can't get past the pain

I tip my 40 to your memory
Take a drink, and I
Stop to think, and I
I know one day soon
We'll be, we'll be hangin' out

This is for my homies
This is for my homies, well well
See you when I get there
In that gangsta lean, that gangsta lean
This is for my homies
This is for my homies, well well
See you when I get there
In that gangsta lean, that gangsta lean

My god, my god
Could you pass on a message from me
Tell him put down those dice for a second lord
Listen to his homie
Could you tell him
Ill never let go of his memory
So his son will know
You don't have to cry no more
'Cause Gods got his back, I said Gods got his back

A lifetime of memories
Going down the drain
I'd like to keep steppin'
But I can't get past the pain

I tip my 40 to your memory
Take a drink, and I
Stop to think, and I
I know one day soon
We'll be, we'll be hangin' out

This is for my homies
This is for my homies
See you when I get there
In that gangsta lean, that gangsta lean
This is for my homies
This is for my homies
You know I miss you, You know I miss you, my homie
See you when I get there
In that gangsta lean, in that gangsta lean

This song is dedicated to homies in that gangsta lean
Tommie from masters touch
My boy Ybei
And my boy Eibere
And whoever else out there
That's gotta homie that's in a gangsta lean
And also my boys in the Penn
That ain't ever gonna see the street again
'Cause you know what
It don't matter what they was doing while they was here
They could've been bangin', slangin'
But they ain't here no more
And that's somebody's daddy
Somebodies baby, that's somebodies homie
So go on and let 'em rest while they in that gangsta lean
You know what I'm sayin'
That's on the real low

This is for my homies
I can't believe that your gone
See you when I get there
I'll see you, I'll see you, I'll see you
I'll see you
This is for my homies
Now that your in that gangsta lean, well well well
See you when I get there
I'm so sorry your gone but I've got to keep on
(This is for my homies)
I gotta keep movin', I gotta keep movin'
I gotta keep movin', movin', movin', movin'
(See you when I get there)
I'll see you, I'll see you
One day, someday, homie someday

This is for my homies




This is for my homies, yeyeah
See you when I get there

Overall Meaning

The song "Lean" by Drs. Gangsta is a heartfelt dedication to the homies who have passed away and are now in the gangsta lean. It's an emotional tribute to friends who have died too soon, leaving behind a lifetime of memories that are going down the drain. The song emphasizes the importance of keeping their memories alive and paying respect to them by tipping a 40 to their memory and taking a drink. The lyrics express the pain of losing someone close, but also the hope of reuniting with them someday in the afterlife.


The song tells the story of how the rapper cannot get past the pain of losing his friends and how they will always be remembered as someone's daddy, baby, and homie. The lyrics are filled with sadness and regret, as the rapper wishes he could have done more for his friends while they were still alive. He pleads with God to pass on a message to his friend, asking him to listen to his homie and to know that he will never be forgotten.


The song is a tribute to all the homies who have lost their lives in gang violence or any other unfortunate circumstances. It is a call to action for listeners to remember those who have been lost and to honor their memory by keeping their spirit alive. The song's emotional message is conveyed through powerful lyrics and a sorrowful melody that touches the hearts of all who hear it.


Line by Line Meaning

This songs dedicated To my homiez in that gangsta lean Why'd you have to go so soon It seems like yesterday We were hangin' round da hood Now I'm gonna Keep you memory alive Like a homie should
The song is dedicated to friends who passed away too soon after spending time together hanging around the neighbourhood. The artist promises to keep their memory alive as any good friend should.


A lifetime of memories Going down the drain Id like to keep steppin' But I can't get past the pain
Memories shared with the departed are vivid but the pain of their loss is overwhelming that it makes moving on an impossible task.


I tip my 40 to your memory Take a drink, and I Stop to think, and I I know one day soon We'll be, we'll be hangin' out
In honour of the deceased, the artist raises a bottle in their name and basks in the memories with the hope of meeting them again someday


My god, my god Could you pass on a message from me Tell him put down those dice for a second lord Listen to his homie Could you tell him Ill never let go of his memory So his son will know You don't have to cry no more 'Cause Gods got his back, I said Gods got his back
The artist requests God to deliver a message to the departed friend, advises him to listen to the artist and that he'll never forget about him. So his child won't have to mourn forever as God will take care of the departed.


This song is dedicated to homies in that gangsta lean Tommie from masters touch My boy Ybei And my boy Eibere And whoever else out there That's gotta homie that's in a gangsta lean And also my boys in the Penn That ain't ever gonna see the street again 'Cause you know what It don't matter what they was doing while they was here They could've been bangin', slangin' But they ain't here no more And that's somebody's daddy Somebodies baby, that's somebodies homie So go on and let 'em rest while they in that gangsta lean You know what I'm sayin' That's on the real low
The song is dedicated to friends who died in a gangsta lean. The artist mentions some friends specifically and extends the dedication to everyone else who has lost a friend to the same fate. The artist also acknowledges friends he knew in prison who may never return to the streets. He emphasizes the importance of letting them rest in peace as they may have lived a rough life but they were somebody's loved one.


I can't believe that your gone I'll see you, I'll see you, I'll see you I'll see you Now that your in that gangsta lean, well well well I'm so sorry your gone but I've got to keep on I gotta keep movin', I gotta keep movin' I gotta keep movin', movin', movin', movin' I'll see you, I'll see you One day, someday, homie someday
The artist still can't grasp the reality of losing the departed friend, but he acknowledges that he has to keep living and moving forward, always keeping them in mind with the hope of seeing them again someday.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS J. JACKSON, MILTON TURNER, TAURA L. STINSON, TRACY CARTER

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@kevinedwards5869

Who still listening in 2024.

@user-ow6nb2jx5s

🙏🏾🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

@geniafisher4130

My brother passed away when he was 16 years old. He would be turning 51years old this year. I miss my little homie. RIP Ronald Jones

@galedribble9535

Damn…sorry for your loss sis

@c.falcon5045

🙏🏾

@coreyrunnels5880

My god 😢

@toherfocus4642

This song never gets old it’s a classic! The 90s was an amazing era… Still listening in 2023

@haylotroutman5871

This was sung at my Dads funeral! My siblings, and my mom did not understand and thought it was inappropriate, but I understood 100%, ! My father loved that song. He was a Marine for several years(20) and this was his favorite song,😘 it helped him bond to the youngsters out here still trying to find their way, so I made sure his last wishes we’re granted💜🙏💜.... see you when I get there…that gangsta lean...❤️

@tarrayvonne5771

Salute 🫡

@salinster

From a fellow Marine Semper Fi! RIP to you pops

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