Group Home is a Hip Hop duo, consisting of members Lil' Dap and Melachi the… Read Full Bio ↴Group Home is a Hip Hop duo, consisting of members Lil' Dap and Melachi the Nutcracker. They came to prominence as members of the Gang Starr Foundation, along with Gang Starr members DJ Premier & Guru, and MC's Afu Ra, Bahamadia, Big Shug and Jeru The Damaja. Lil' Dap made his rhyming debut on Gang Starr's 1992 classic Daily Operation, on the song "I'm The Man". Both members appeared on Gang Starr's critically acclaimed 1994 effort Hard to Earn, on the tracks "Speak Ya Clout" and "Words From The Nutcracker". In 1995, they dropped their debut album Livin' Proof. The album was very well received, mainly due to DJ Premier's advanced production work. The duo released their sophomore album "A Tear For The Ghetto" in 1999.

Inna Citi Life
Group Home Lyrics

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So much anger built inside
I'm a legend of my time 95 is mine
and this punk-style niggas thinkin' that they are fly
Talk about the ghetto life but they don't know the hard times
I'm eatin' curried chicken and rice these folks look nice
Smoking lala with my nigga 'till the day turns night
Watchin' fiends hustle for skins to fuck up their thing
We want their back gets cool

You never know tho's a fool
Real niggas know the rule I pack a 2 for these fools
Half kid set loose in this inner city blue
Check it out
Where my niggas at?

Hey yo nigga I flip, and jump I shift
For shooting nigga in the face for I shoot to give
Check it
Swing the mic live in trife do what you like
I hit your moms in the head with a metal pipe
Walk through the valley of death with no fear
I'm knockin' suckas like a runaway deer
So step off son you just can't get none
No matter how strong they get DONE
I grab my gun in the presence of danger
I'm real frustrated with so much anger
Express myself violently that's how I think
So stand back I'm hittin' harder than a fuckin' tank
I just cut my G's and keep steppin'
I'm gettin' respect of for the damage I be wreckin'
The Nutcracker and I have no biddy
That's how it is for the kids in the inna city

Lyric disolve from your dome will get done before I break your brain
Ain't nothin' to insane got them open like cocaine
Check it out party people as I speak with the list
People said we couldn't do it 'cause they can't feel it
Word is born shit is on now let's all sing along
Check it out for my nigga that are are-I-P
Pourin' air on his face think about your disease
Nothing can be better but the shit goes on
But that's life ah, in the inna city

I make you want to jump, sike, I kill a fuckin' mike
I write the hype dope lyrics that you like
I stay low key to myself and keep stepping
You want to fight while I'm reaching for my murder weapon
A young nigga, I'm only eighteen
When my peoples had beef I was always on the scene
I'm the nutcracker and I do what I like
That's how we live in this Inna Citi Life

Now now now let's get this straight
I am the star of this act
I never scared a nigga that ain't shit

Niggas ain't scared of nothin'
Except not being able to get some pussy

Overall Meaning

The Group Home's song "Inna Citi Life" is a powerful piece of autobiographical lyricism, with rappers Lil' Dap and Melachi the Nutcracker painting a vivid picture of life in the inner city. In the first verse, Lil' Dap talks about his anger, as well as his experience as a legend of his time. He makes it clear that 1995 is his year, and that he won't let "punk-style niggas" stand in his way. He talks about how some people talk about the ghetto life without really knowing what it's like to live there. He mentions eating curried chicken and rice and smoking with his friend until day turns into night.

The second verse is all about Melachi the Nutcracker, who talks about his willingness to use violence when necessary. He makes it clear that he has no fear of death and that he's not afraid to knock out anyone who gets in his way. He talks about how frustrated he is with life and how he has to express himself violently. He says that he's hitting harder than a tank and that he just keeps stepping forward. The third and final verse is a combination of both rappers, talking about how they're the stars of the show and that no one can stop them from getting what they want.

Line by Line Meaning

So much anger built inside
I have a lot of pent up anger

I'm a legend of my time 95 is mine
I'm a legend in my own mind and the year 1995 belongs to me

and this punk-style niggas thinkin' that they are fly
I look down upon these guys who think they're cool

Talk about the ghetto life but they don't know the hard times
They're pretending to know about the struggles of ghetto life, but they really have no idea

I'm eatin' curried chicken and rice these folks look nice
I'm enjoying my food while watching others who appear well-off

Smoking lala with my nigga 'till the day turns night
I'm smoking drugs with my friend until day turns into night

Watchin' fiends hustle for skins to fuck up their thing
I'm observing drug addicts trying to get money to buy their next fix

We want their back gets cool
We don't want any trouble

You never know tho's a fool
You never know who's dangerous

Real niggas know the rule I pack a 2 for these fools
My fellow gang members know the rules, and I carry two guns for protection

Half kid set loose in this inner city blue
I'm a young adult living in a dangerous inner city environment

Where my niggas at?
Where are my friends?

Hey yo nigga I flip, and jump I shift
I'm flexible and quick in my movements

For shooting nigga in the face for I shoot to give
I would shoot someone in the face before they shoot me

Swing the mic live in trife do what you like
I confidently perform on the microphone

I hit your moms in the head with a metal pipe
I'm violent and willing to hurt even innocent people

Walk through the valley of death with no fear
I fearlessly walk through dangerous situations

I'm knockin' suckas like a runaway deer
I'm taking down my enemies with ease

So step off son you just can't get none
Stay away from me, you can't take me down

No matter how strong they get DONE
Even if they appear strong, I'll defeat them

I grab my gun in the presence of danger
I'm quick to use my weapon when in danger

I'm real frustrated with so much anger
I'm really angry and frustrated

Express myself violently that's how I think
I believe in expressing myself with violence

So stand back I'm hittin' harder than a fuckin' tank
I'm very powerful and hit hard

I just cut my G's and keep steppin'
I don't care about anything and just keep moving on

I'm gettin' respect of for the damage I be wreckin'
People respect me for the harm I cause

The Nutcracker and I have no biddy
I have no money

That's how it is for the kids in the inna city
That's how life is for young people living in the inner city

Lyric disolve from your dome will get done before I break your brain
I'll finish off your rhymes before you can even think of them

Ain't nothin' to insane got them open like cocaine
There's no limit to my insanity, and I have people hooked like drugs

Check it out party people as I speak with the list
Listen up everyone, I have something to say

People said we couldn't do it 'cause they can't feel it
People doubted us because they don't understand our music

Word is born shit is on now let's all sing along
We made it, and now we can all enjoy our success

Check it out for my nigga that are are-I-P
This is dedicated to my friends who have passed away

Pourin' air on his face think about your disease
I'm mourning my friend and reflecting on my own mortality

Nothing can be better but the shit goes on
Life is still difficult, but we have to keep moving forward

But that's life ah, in the inna city
That's just how it is in the inner city

I make you want to jump, sike, I kill a fuckin' mike
I'm so good at rapping that it makes you want to dance, but at the same time, I'm also killing the microphone

I write the hype dope lyrics that you like
I write great and exciting raps

I stay low key to myself and keep stepping
I keep quiet, spend time alone, and keep moving forward

You want to fight while I'm reaching for my murder weapon
Don't try to fight me, because I'll use my weapon to kill you

A young nigga, I'm only eighteen
I'm still young, only 18 years old

When my peoples had beef I was always on the scene
I always showed up when there was a conflict involving my friends

I'm the nutcracker and I do what I like
I'm in charge and do what I want

That's how we live in this Inna Citi Life
This is how we live in the inner city

Now now now let's get this straight
Let's clear things up right now

I am the star of this act
I'm the main attraction

I never scared a nigga that ain't shit
I'm not intimidated by anyone who's not worth my time

Niggas ain't scared of nothin'
We're not scared of anything

Except not being able to get some pussy
The only thing we fear is not being able to have sex