Kiss and Say Goodbye
Freddie Lyrics

Ugh, yeah, yeah, ugh
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement.

I guess I never could say goodbye
Acknowledging the difficulty in letting go of certain things or situations.

This is my love song respect it
Asserting the significance and dedication behind the song as an expression of love and admiration.

Yo, I started off as a young
Narrating the beginning of the journey as a young individual.

Dude with' dreams of playin' football
Expressing aspirations of playing football.

Then I went to college where I
Transitioning to the college experience.

Learned how to cook raw
Gaining knowledge and skills in preparing illegal substances.

My pockets was feelin' empty
Feeling financially deprived.

I was feelin' worried
Experiencing concern and anxiety.

I gotta hustle these dime out of my dormitory
Engaging in illegal activities to make money in the college dormitory.

I bagged up in my grandma crib
Conducting illegal activities in the grandmother's residence.

Served on the same block
Operating within the same neighborhood.

Where my grandma live
Referring to the location of the grandmother's residence.

Same place I used to play as a kid
Highlighting a familiar and nostalgic place from childhood.

Same hood where the girls around the corner
Referring to the neighborhood where available women were located.

Let me get in them ribs
Engaging in sexual activities with these women.

Same block where my uncles used
Referring to the neighborhood where the uncles were present.

To keep up drama
Indicating a history of conflict or trouble in the neighborhood.

Same spot where my daddy fell
Referencing a location where the father had an emotional experience.

In love with my mama
Describing the romantic relationship between the father and mother.

I fell in love with the game
Expressing love and passion for a certain activity or lifestyle.

Cause you can take me out the hood
Acknowledging that despite leaving the neighborhood, the roots and influences remain.

But you can't take the hood out my veins
Stating that one's identity and connection to the neighborhood cannot be removed.

The ghetto's in my blood
Highlighting the deep-rooted connection to the impoverished area.

You cut me I bleed this
Asserting that one's dedication and passion is inherent and undeniable.

I'mma eat, sleep, and breathe this
Emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of one's commitment.

Believe this i'mma fight for the crib 'til
Strongly stating the determination to protect and defend one's home.

My knuckles is purple
Referring to physically fighting to protect the home, resulting in bruised knuckles.

Steel city, I would never desert you
Expressing loyalty and dedication to the city, despite its challenges.

On the record yeah
Asserting the veracity and truth behind the statements made.

I never could, never have, and I never will
Reinforcing the inability to say goodbye or let go.

I said I never could, never have
Restating the difficulty in parting ways or moving on.

And I never will
Committing to never abandoning or leaving behind.

I was a hustler man
Describing the individual as a determined, hardworking person.

Infatuated with' gettin' the dough
Expressing a strong desire and focus on acquiring money.

At nineteen I discovered I was
Revealing a significant realization or talent at a young age.

Sick with the flow but I was listenin' to
While recognizing his own skill in rapping, the individual also mentions his musical influences.

Rap in elementary school
Referring to his early exposure to rap music during his elementary school years.

After bumpin' Scarface
Listening to the music of Scarface as an influence.

I would listen to Cube
Listening to the music of Ice Cube as an influence.

Then I switched it over to Eric B and Rakim
Transitioning to appreciating the music of Eric B and Rakim.

Back then, i thought there wun't nobody
Reflecting on a time when he believed no one was better or more skilled.

Harder than them
Referring to his perception of the artists mentioned as the epitome of greatness.

Everybody from Cool J to Kool G Rap
Listing various influential rappers from the past.

Used to make my head nod and my fingers snap
Describing the impact and enjoyment he experienced while listening to these artists.

Hip hop took control and captivated my brain
Expressing the powerful influence and hold that hip hop music had on him.

Now I need it
Relating his dependence on hip hop in his life.

I gotta have it cause it's keepin' me sane
Asserting the therapeutic and stabilizing effect hip hop has on his mental well-being.

I don't rap for the fame, or the dames
Denying the motivation to pursue fame or attract women through his music.

Or the change i just do it simply and plain
Stating that he engages in rap music for its pure and straightforward nature.

For the love of the game
Emphasizing that his involvement in rap stems from a genuine love for the art form.

They say music soothes the savage beast
Referring to the calming and healing properties of music.

I'm livin' proof
Asserting himself as evidence of the positive impact music can have on a person.

So I'm comfortable as ever when
Feeling at ease and content when engaged in music.

I'm up in the booth
Referring to the recording booth where he creates his music.

Although the business full of snakes and
Acknowledging the presence of deceitful and treacherous individuals in the music industry.

People that can hurt you
Highlighting the potential harm and negative influences within the industry.

Hip hop I would never desert you
Expressing unwavering loyalty and commitment to hip hop despite the obstacles.

I'm addicted mane, ugh
Describing a strong attachment and dependence on the music and lifestyle.

I said I never could, never have, and I never will
Reinforcing the inability to say goodbye or let go.

I can't for all my people mane ugh
Expressing anticipation and excitement for the support and connection with his audience.

This for the block, for hip hop
Dedicating the song and his craft to his neighborhood and the genre of hip hop.

For my people, ugh, yeah never ever
Emphasizing the strong bond and loyalty to his community and supporters.

I guess I never could say goodbye
Acknowledging the difficulty in letting go of certain things or situations.

Freddie Gibbs
Identifying the artist behind the song.