Beefin' For Rap
Group Home Lyrics
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Yo my rhymes are deep, when I walk thru the streets
If you wanna eat, you gotta work for this meat
The stress is building, people are losing their children
I can feel the pain, just from the blood spilling
I ain't sittin around chillin waitin for that
I'd rather make moves with my man Lil Dap
Too many people killin made me lose my mind
You should shine like a sun, or the Holy One
Blessed with a gift to get the job done
Nutcracker's the one, and New York is where I'm from
Group Home for the year 2 g, let's get it on son
Chorus: Lil Dap (repeat 3X)
Straight like that, why these niggas beefin for rap
Matter of fact, puttin Brooklyn down on the map
No turnin back, rollin with my A-Mob cats
{Steph Lova}
Yo, this is for my dogs, can't forget my divas
Nonbelievers, under achievers, pockets stuffed like pitas
Cuz the Love is off the meter, on any givin
Weep the compition shiftin cliffin like what!?!
Spittin up blood from the slugs caught in the club
Just because the fucker been thought and ducked
What you get for thinkin, have all you cats rinkin
The crew that have sink and shot the engine out your Lincoln
Just for livin, you know I talk alot of shit, but that's a given
Gats stay hidden, cause all this is forbidden
From my side of the chalk, you sell crack till your rap shit kick off
Or a beef kick off, heard 3 shots lick off
Spark the riot up north
Chorus 2X
Yo straight like that, yo straight like that
{Lil Dap}
Yo my little nigga is my nigga till the day that we die
Clean out my inside before I rest my eyes
This is for my niggas livin out there in the streets
Searching for peeps, hopin someone hears us upstairs
Blockin out my fears, time to get fame this year
So what's your hobby son? Comin from Brooklyn, New York
Like 10 years in the game, with the Group Home name
When cats were scared, to step or even walk in the train
Chorus 3X
In these lyrics, Melachi The Nutcracker opens with a deep reflection on the state of the community, where stress and violence are rampant. He contrasts the prospect of earning his meat by hard work to the futility of killing, emphasizing that crime does not pay. He also emphasizes the importance of shining as bright as the sun, alluding to the Holy One, and being gifted enough to complete tasks. Nutcracker conveys his identity as a New Yorker, proudly proclaiming to represent Group Home for the year 2g. Lil Dap chimes in next, dedicating the song to his dear friends and reminding listeners of the harsh realities of living on the streets. He emphasizes that his reputation with his group is worth more than his life and recalls their struggle to establish themselves in the rap world. Finally, Steph Lova joins in, addressing those who doubt her talent and purse, reminding them of the Love that courses in her veins. She warns competitors to tread lightly and promises to spark riots if they dare to cross her.
This song reveals the vicissitudes of living in New York and the weighty responsibility on rappers to represent their people. The lyrics warn against violence and crime, emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication. The song also speaks to the ambition of artists to gain fame and recognition in the industry while staying true to their roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo my rhymes are deep, when I walk thru the streets
My lyrics are profound and full of substance whenever I roam around in the city
If you wanna eat, you gotta work for this meat
If you want to achieve success, you need to put in the hard work and effort
The stress is building, people are losing their children
The pressure is mounting, and innocent lives are being lost, which is causing immense pain and sorrow
I can feel the pain, just from the blood spilling
I am experiencing the anguish of the people who are suffering due to the loss of lives
I ain't sittin around chillin waitin for that
I am not waiting around doing nothing, but instead, I am taking action to make things better
I'd rather make moves with my man Lil Dap
I would prefer to collaborate with my friend Lil Dap and make progress together
Too many people killin made me lose my mind
The rampant killings and violence have affected me mentally, and I feel disoriented
Crime don't pay, it's just a waste of time
Engaging in unlawful activities is not worth it and is not a fruitful endeavor
You should shine like a sun, or the Holy One
One should strive to be exceptional and radiate like a brilliant sun or a sacred deity
Blessed with a gift to get the job done
I am fortunate to have the talent to accomplish tasks with exceptional results
Nutcracker's the one, and New York is where I'm from
I am Nutcracker, and I hail from the city of New York
Group Home for the year 2 g, let's get it on son
Group Home is ready to rock the music scene in the year 2000, so let's start the party
Straight like that, why these niggas beefin for rap
It's plain and simple. Why are these guys fighting over rap music?
Matter of fact, puttin Brooklyn down on the map
In fact, we are making Brooklyn famous through our music
No turnin back, rollin with my A-Mob cats
I am moving forward with my crew, A-Mob, with no intention of turning back
Yo, this is for my dogs, can't forget my divas
This song is dedicated to my homies and my ladies, and I cannot leave them out
Nonbelievers, under achievers, pockets stuffed like pitas
People who doubt me and are unsuccessful are like pita bread with overflowing pockets
Cuz the Love is off the meter, on any givin
I express love so intensely that it hits the highest bars and is evident on any occasion
Weep the compition shiftin cliffin like what!?!
I defeat the competition with ease, making them shake in their boots, feeling like they're hanging off a cliff
Spittin up blood from the slugs caught in the club
I am badly injured, coughing up blood due to the bullets shot in the club
Just because the fucka been thought and ducked
I am shot because my enemy had premeditated thoughts and avoided my confrontation
What you get for thinkin, have all you cats rinkin
This is what will happen when you are too proud and start thinking too much, making everyone broke
The crew that have sink and shot the engine out your Lincoln
My crew will make your car sink and render it immobile by shooting the engine out of your Lincoln car
Just for livin, you know I talk alot of shit, but that's a given
I may talk a lot of trash, but it's all part of life, and I accept that
Gats stay hidden, cause all this is forbidden
I keep my firearms hidden because owning firearms is illegal
From my side of the chalk, you sell crack till your rap shit kick off
From my perspective, you sell drugs until your music career takes off
Or a beef kick off, heard 3 shots lick off
Or you can have a feud that could end up with three gunshots being fired
Spark the riot up north
Stir up a rebellion up north
Yo my little nigga is my nigga till the day that we die
My young friend and I are ride or die buddies till the day we leave this world
Clean out my inside before I rest my eyes
I want to have a clean conscience before I die and close my eyes forever
This is for my niggas livin out there in the streets
This song is dedicated to my friends out there fighting for survival on the streets
Searching for peeps, hopin someone hears us upstairs
We are searching for a way out, hoping someone above can hear our pleas
Blockin out my fears, time to get fame this year
I am not letting fear overcome me and am determined to achieve fame this year
So what's your hobby son? Comin from Brooklyn, New York
What is your interest, my friend? I am asking this as someone from Brooklyn, New York
Like 10 years in the game, with the Group Home name
I have been in the music industry for 10 years, representing the Group Home band
When cats were scared, to step or even walk in the train
In the past, people were too afraid to even step foot in a train, let alone take any risks
Contributed by Cooper K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.