Send For Me
Gerald Alston Lyrics
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See, I was raised out on these mean streets
I'm from the projects, right, where poverty and hell meet
I'm searching everyday to find a better way, I've got a
Hustle still to get my pay before I hit bottom
Now some might say that I'm already there but who are
Tired of eating cheese sandwiches with no meat
Tired of watching all the playas from the same seat
So it's a life of crime, some might sing or rhyme
To escape the ghetto before the flatline
Choices to make, what am I gonna do?
Got to use my talents, they gonna pull me through
Now with success, I become a target, they wanna set me up
I guess, more money equals more problems
They wanna get me, wanna hit me, strip me of my riches
They wanna cut me up in pieces, leave me deep in ditches
And I can't take it but I'm gonna make it
Yeah, ohh, fight to stay alive
I was raised on these mean streets
You know where poverty and hell meet
Brothers get jail and life's for sale, cheap
Since momma held me in her arms to tell me
That it's a cold world, I done held heat
And held myself down, lotta bodies and shells found
And niggas into taking everything, that ain't nailed down
We fell down, ain't hard to tell now
I ain't trying to see the cell now
Or see momma put her house up for bail now
So I'm a give all I got, to try and get that gwop
Nigga, I'm hot with this hustle
Go 'head and get the cops
I use my talent to get more figures
Unlike these little corner store niggas
Go change your drawers, niggas
Now with success and I've become a target
They wanna set me up, take me hostage
Or take me down some notches
They wanna hit me, wanna stick me, get me for my riches
They wanna diss me, wanna a clip me, leave me stiff in ditches
And I can't take it, no, no but I'm gonna make it.
Yeah, I'm gonna make it, ooh
(Face it, money is power and I'm a make it)
I'm gonna make it, ooh
N.Y. City, gritty blocks, little love, plenty cops
Few rise, many drop, True Lies, semis cocked
Fish scale, already rocked, heavy shots, that we drop
New guys on every block, blue eyes and red dots
Pregnant mothers, broke fathers, more money, more problems
So hungry, won't starve 'em, work hard and so pardon
I got mouths to feed, I got pounds of weed
I need some more, another store, another house, indeed
An X amount of G, the reason pounds'll squeeze
And strip you naked, basic, trying to make it out the P's
Don't ever doubt a G, and have me spaz like
Face with the K and my nose all powdery
It ain't about the streets, it's 'bout the beast within
That won't give in to 'lice, down to bleed, G
Now with success and I've become a target
They wanna set me up, take me hostage
Or take me down some notches
They wanna hit me, wanna stick me, get me for my riches
They wanna diss me, wanna clip me leave me stiff in ditches
And I can't take it
No, no, but I'm gonna make it
(Yeah, yeah, turn the beat up a little right here)
Yeah, I'm gonna make it, ooh
(Yo, yo, yo, yeah, yo, just, Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang)
Aiyo, RZA, Meth, GZA, Deck, Ghost and Chef be cashing checks
Killa, Cap be snapping necks, Street and 'Zilla flash the tech
Sacrifice a savage life if he trying to bag my ice
Tag a price on merchandise, tell me, is it worth yo' life?
No, it's a cold, cold, cold world
You can't be playing games with my life
I've gotta fight to survive, fight to stay alive
Aiyo, metal pipes ignite, sparking fire, light the darkness night
Trying to stick me for my riches, now y'all bitches taking flight
Major business, raise the digits, tried to strike me for my life
Slice and dice, men or mice, GZA tell 'em what it's like
Aiyo, money making, people flaking, Cash Rules, fuck the bacon
Earthquaking, head is aching, bank stop, dice shaking
Times are hard, sew a job, scheming niggas wanna rob
Use a hoe to slob ya knob, hit you with unruly mobs
Stab you in the back and smile, watch you bleed for a while
Hating on the agile, steal ya name and bite ya style
Hold you for a ransom note, Goliath cutting David's throat
Grab yo' vest, abandon boat and leave you out at sea to float
Now with success I've become a target
They wanna set me up
I guess, more money equals more problems
They wanna hit me, wanna stick me, get me for my riches
They wanna diss me, want clip me, leave me stiff in ditches
And I can't take it, no, no but I'm gonna make it
Yeah, oh, I'm gonna make it, ooh, yeah
It's a cold, cold, cold world
I got my hand on my gun, they got a brother on the run
Yeah, it's a cold, cold, cold world
You can't be playing games with my life
I've gotta fight to survive, fight to stay alive
This ain't a game, this is my life
Keep pushing me to the edge, I'm gonna push back
And you won't like that, it's guaranteed you won't like that
When ya laid down, laid flat
In "Stick Me for My Riches," Gerald Alston tells a story of his struggle to make a living and his determination to reach success despite the dangers it brings. He paints a picture of growing up in the projects, where poverty and challenge exist at every corner. The chorus emphasizes that once you attain success, there's always the risk of becoming a target for those who want what you have. Method Man and Inspectah Deck echo Alston's message, expressing that they, too, have had to fight to survive in this world. RZA provides a final verse that emphasizes how hard it is to avoid being victimized in a society that values money over human life.
Line by Line Meaning
See I was raised out on these mean streets
The singer grew up in a poor and dangerous neighborhood
I'm from the projects, right, where poverty and hell meet
The singer is from a neighborhood characterized by poverty and violence
I'm searching everyday to find a better way, I've got a Hustle still to get my pay before I hit bottom
The singer is trying to find a way out of poverty and must work hard every day to make enough money to stay afloat
Now some might say that I'm already there
Some people may think that the artist has already hit bottom
But who are they to judge or question what I do, son, so I don't care
The artist doesn't care what others think of him or his situation
Tired of eating cheese sandwiches with no meat
The singer is tired of being poor and unable to afford basic necessities
Tired of watching all the playas from the same seat
The singer is tired of observing others succeed while he remains stuck in poverty
So it's a life of crime, some might sing or rhyme
The artist is considering turning to a life of crime as a way to escape poverty
To escape the ghetto before the flatline
The artist wants to leave the ghetto before it kills him
Now with success, I become a target
Once the artist becomes successful, he becomes a target for those who want to take advantage of him
They wanna set me up, I guess more money equals more problems
The singer believes that the more money he makes, the more problems he will encounter
And I can't take it.... but I'm gonna make it...
The artist is determined to persevere despite the challenges he faces
Fight to stay alive
The singer must work hard to maintain his success and continue surviving
Aiyo, RZA, Meth, GZA, Deck, Ghost and Chef be cashing checks
The singer is listing members of the Wu-Tang Clan and implying that they are all financially successful
Sacrifice a savage life, if he trying to bag my ice
The singer is willing to defend his possessions and lifestyle even if it means resorting to violence
And I can't take it (yeah), no, no, but I'm gonna make it...
The artist remains determined to succeed despite the risks and challenges he faces
It's a cold, cold, cold world
The artist is highlighting the harshness and cruelty of life
I got my hand on my gun, they got a brother on the run
The singer feels threatened and must be prepared to defend himself
Keep pushing me to the edge, I'm gonna push back
The singer will not back down and will fight back if provoked
And you won't like that, it's guaranteed you won't like that
The artist is warning his enemies that they will not enjoy the consequences of their actions
When ya laid down, laid flat...
The artist implies that his enemies will be defeated
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robert F. Diggs, Gary E. Grice, Jason Hunter, Clifford Smith, Ronald Maurice Bean
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cwvos
I'm not the type of guy who endorses tampering with Originals, but if Gerald Alston came out with this first, before Atlantic Starr, this would have definately been, "One of His Signiture Tunes, and Not Their's! ✔◼
This is a Class Personified Ballad for the ages.
I've been following this Brother all during his 70's tenure with the Manhattans!
Such Class, and Distinctive vocals; Years can pass by and then you can hear something by him and you INSTANTLY KNOW it's Gerald Alston!!!!
Excellent, excellent Rendition of "Send For Me".....🎧✔💯◼
Thanks as always for the upload BigP!
@cmlady0437
Just heard this version of the song performed by:
Artist Name: Atlantic Starr
Song name: Send for me
and I have to admit.... 🤔🤔
I love them both the same. 😏
Nothing but Heart & Soul 💜
Timeless music like this are forever considered to be 'Golden'
The lyrics in this song speaks for itself
Timeless treasure....
"Stood through all the test of time"
Need this kinda 'Love defined'
.... In my life 💜
@aaronsewell1153
These songs Will never die.
@aaronsewell1153
I uesd to play these songs on my cassette player lol best kind of love songs.
@sleepycookie2375
5❤❤❤h
@muziclvr8866
Never in a million years did I ever think that anyone other than Atlantic Starr could do this song justice...until Gerald Alston. This CD was a really nice follow sophomore effort.
@brj2343
It was Gerald's song. Lol
@sandrapatterson2916
Yes, both Atlantic Star and Gerald Alston sound really great singing this wonderful song. Nice!
@swt32567
Muzic Lvr, Check out Miss Aysha Webb's cover. I'm sure you'll be blown away. She is here on Youtube. Just input Aysha Send For Me.
@dinacherelus1915
Indeed.
@muziclvr8866
@@brj2343 Again, Ron Kersey and Sam Dees wrote the song. Atlantic Starr performed it on their RADIANT album from 1980. Gerald was still enjoying his run of hits with The Manhattans then. His version is on his ALWAYS IN THE MOOD solo album from 1992.
@sheilakona6493
Who else is listening to this marvelous song