12 O' Clock
Group Home Lyrics

Hmm, hmm
Lil Dap expresses a thoughtful groan before the lyrics start.

About 12 O'Clock Brooklyn when this shit took place
This situation occurred in Brooklyn at midnight.

Fake niggas on the ground, fakin moves in BK
Poseurs pretending to be something they are not can be found on the streets of Brooklyn.

Yo they coming far beyond, coming to Brook-lan
Undesirable individuals are entering Brooklyn from far away places.

Never think it could happen when shit lives on
In spite of everything going on, one may never expect this situation to happen.

You should of called me when you got over the Brooklyn Bridge
The person on the receiving end of this line should have reached out post-crossing the Brooklyn Bridge.

These evil ass tryfe kids only got one life to live
A group of unpleasant and troublesome children have just one life to live.

Niggas never should of fucked around with Lil Dap
Individuals should not have messed with Lil Dap.

Coming straight from the streets where the rhymes react
Lil Dap originates from the streets where rhymes reign supreme.

Group Home, reign supreme coming through with my team
Lil Dap and his team from Group Home rule the game they play.

For ya faggot ass niggas shining infa red beams
This line could refer to individuals who show off their expensive car headlights in dangerous areas.

BK to the fullest, to the day that we die
Brooklynites will represent BK till they die.

Open my eyes, a seventh day a new surprise
Every week, on the seventh day, Lil Dap experiences a new and unexpected situation.

Wondering why, niggas in the hood, they die
Lil Dap reflects on why individuals in the hood perish.

Mothers they cry, niggas busting shots in the sky
Mothers mourn their dead children as people shoot guns recklessly.

Smoking my la, I only want a piece of the pie...
Lil Dap is confused and longing for his share of something.

I'm downstairs, in front of the building
Nicky Bondz is standing outside the building.

Niggas rolling dice, smoking,
Men are gambling and smoking cigarettes.

We probably ain't cuttin their eyes at my ice
Individuals are not complimenting Nicky Bondz's jewelry.

And shorty on my arm,
A woman is on Nicky Bondz's arm.

Even though I've been with Screw back "Remain calm"
Nicky Bondz's friend, Screw Back, advises him to remain calm.

Hope the gat ain't line me up and buzz the intercom
Nicky Bondz hopes that weapons will not target him as he buzzes for the intercom.

Look to my left, I've seen this cat throw his hoodie on
A person Nicky Bondz briefly saw put a hoodie on their head.

Yo what's the verdict?
Nicky Bondz inquires about what is going on.

For my herc, I fuck around and get murdered
Nicky Bondz fears for his well-being since he can quickly get murdered.

Came to Brooklyn, nigga I'd rob on some heard shit
Nicky Bondz came to Brooklyn to commit theft.

Just got through smoking weed then I'm nervous
Nicky Bondz is feeling uneasy after smoking marijuana.

Shorty said she was from Red Hook, but I don't know where I'm at
The woman claimed she came from Red Hood, but he is unaware of his current location.

Surrounded by a bunch of thirsty crooks, givin me thirsty looks
Nicky Bondz is surrounded by desperate and immoral individuals staring at him fiercely.

If it go down son, I'll chill and disrespect the jerks
If there is a conflict, Nicky Bondz would rather stay calm and insult them than become violent.

Or give it all up, it ain't right giving my life took
Though Nicky Bondz is unsure what to do, he knows that he should not put his life in danger.

I've slipped up and these niggas caught the right jooks
Nicky Bondz admits to making mistakes and getting caught by the right people.

First your a victim to society yes
Lil Dap acknowledges that one can be a victim of society.

Punch a nigga in his face everytime he flex
When someone shows their muscles, Lil Dap punches them.

East New York legend boys reign supreme
The boys from East New York are legendary and dominate.

If they said he didn't gimme, wouldn't know what it means
If Lil Dap did not receive a certain thing, he would not comprehend it.

Where my people at? coming from the east and the west
Lil Dap wonders where his people from the east and west are.

Here to represent my people who ain't got it, no doubt
Lil Dap is present to support those who are in need.

Yo we come from Brooklyn where shit is rough
Brooklyn, where Lil Dap and his peers come from, is a difficult place.

Niggas are bustin' and duckin', got niggas forced to get tough
Individuals need to be tough since people are shooting others all around them.

Can't see my nigga dying and burnt to dust
Lil Dap cannot tolerate witnessing his friend's death.

When the world's about the end, about to turn to rust
Lil Dap envisions the world coming to an end and turning into rust.

Be corcerned three learn, but will niggas get burnt
One must remain vigilant and learn, but individuals will still get burned.

Never think it could happen but the strong will learn
Though people believe things cannot happen unexpectedly, the strong will learn from the experience.

Chorus (3X)
This line refers to the chorus of the song which repeats three times.

We doing this live
The performance is live and happening in that moment.

Live for my cats
The live performance benefits Lil Dap's group of friends.

All The Kings Men, know what I'm saying, Rose Family
Lil Dap gives a shoutout to All The Kings Men and Rose Family.

East New York style, low budget style
This is representative of East New York's personality/style, as well as Lil Dap's economical way of making music.

Group Home style, aight, Jeru Tha Damaja, Brainsick Mob
Lil Dap mentions his music style, and name-drops Jeru Tha Damaja and Brainsick Mob.

Aight, for the real cats in the streets, that's living the struggle
Lil Dap dedicates the song to people who are struggling and living the harsh realities of life.

For the seeds, baby, uhm
This line possibly refers to either the upcoming generation or marijuana seeds.