Guerilla Maab was a Houston based rap trio which consisted of rappers Z-Ro,… Read Full Bio ↴Guerilla Maab was a Houston based rap trio which consisted of rappers Z-Ro, his cousin Trae, and his brother Dougie D. They have released 3 studio albums Rise (1999),Resurrection (2002), & Year of the Underdawgs (2003)(all of which have been released as a Screwed and Chopped version). The group disbanded due to internal conflicts regarding financial issues and solo careers. Their style is often compared to that of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, mixing soulful singing with hard core street oriented lyrics. Guerilla Maab was and still is one of the hardest groups ever to come out of Houston.

Still Here
Guerilla Maab Lyrics

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[Z-Ro]
Give me a pad and a pen, and I'll let the lesson begin
The only way to survive my life, is straight up living in sin
Keep on getting in where you fitting in, but in case you get stuck
Better keep your piece off safety, you got these niggaz fucked up
No matter how many times I get on my knees, and pray it don't change
Ducking bullets and the woman I love, keep playing games with my brain
Our relationship's faded, I tried to save it

But now she living with a nigga, named David
Lord could you please have mercy, on this soul of mine
And release the blanket cause at night, it gets so cold sometimes
Tried to go from a life of crime, but see my hustle was hot
Keep a razor blade, to chop up all my twenties and dimes on the spot
Oh yeah I came up in the church, Z-Ro know right from wrong
But I gotta hustle to keep on eating, because my feddy ain't postponed
A nigga like me forget the job, so how the fuck can I rest
Sometimes I wonder if a nigga's really blessed, cause I'm still here

[Hook]
I've been waiting patiently
I wonder if a nigga's really blessed, cause I'm still here
Niggaz steady hating me
I wonder if a nigga's really blessed, cause I'm still here
I've been waiting patiently
I wonder if a nigga's really blessed, cause I'm still here
Why do you forsaken me
I wonder if a nigga's really blessed

[Z-Ro]
Now it's 1999, the new millennium is upon us
HPD got new technology, they gon get us if they want us
Under surveillance 24-7 up in this game, you could never tell
Laws can't see now one of them OZ's
But a stitch'll provide the blind with braille
Letters to read indeed they wanna see me, in a pine box
You can tell I'm not having that, of the moment I let my nine cock
Release it cause I'm furious, refuse to let 'em capture me
Can't I get a little bit of rest, because I know them hoes are after me
I signed a major deal, you can see my video on TV
Fuck capping, I'd rather kick it with Shadow, Boo-B and DP
Cause they never refuse my company, when I show up at the do'
Sometimes a place where everybody knows my name, is where I wanna go
Tell me do you know what they call me, cause you act like you ain't heard of me
But you better be ready to die, if somebody sent you here to murder me
22, with a motherfucking beer belly
Some say I'm an OG already, because I'm still here

[Hook]

[Z-Ro]
I wonder if my niggaz, really love me sometimes
Would they give a fuck about Z-Ro, if I couldn't rhyme
It's just a thought in my mind, I'm so tired of working my muscle
I just came here to preach, and give a fuck about a hustle
Nigga don't get me wrong, I've been known to bleed blocks
Living on every local corner, on a first name basis with these cops
I've been locked up so many times, depressed and in jail
Ain't got no free world partnas, that'll make my bail
I can see it in the sky, it must be destiny for me to be insane
Feel the expression on my face, can't you tell I'm in pain
I try to repent cause that's a privilege, that was given to me
But when I talk to God, it seem like he don't listen to me
Cause I'll be fiending for mercy, no matter how many times I whine
I never get it when I want it, but it's right on time
I can see the world again, from foggy weather to clear
But I still wonder if a nigga's really blessed, cause I'm still here

[Hook]

[talking]
Damn it, as I looked
I saw the door standing open, in Heaven
And the same voice I had heard before
That sounded like a mighty ? glass
Spoke to me and said, come up here
And I will show you what must happen

In the future, but for right now
I'm still here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Guerilla Maab's song Still Here expresses the struggles and challenges that Z-Ro, the lead rapper, faces in his life. He acknowledges that the only way to survive his life is by straight up living a life of sin. Z-Ro speaks about the many dangers that he has faced in life, including gunfire and a failing relationship with a woman named David. Z-Ro also reflects on his humble beginnings, having come up in the church and knowing right from wrong. However, he confesses that he must hustle to keep eating since his finances are unreliable. Despite the struggles and challenges, he thanks God for still being alive and wonders if he is truly blessed.

The lyrics to Still Here reveal the resilience of Z-Ro through his difficult times. He has faced jail time, depression, and betrayal, yet he perseveres through all of these obstacles. He recognizes that no matter how many times he gets on his knees and prays, nothing may change, but he persists. The lyrics also show the difficulties of the rapper's life, but he still manages to stay positive and has a hopeful outlook for the future.

Overall, the song speaks to the complexities of life, including the hardships and setbacks people face. The lyrics show the importance of persevering and continuing to move forward despite obstacles that may arise.

Line by Line Meaning

Give me a pad and a pen, and I'll let the lesson begin
I can express my life experiences and wisdom through my writing

The only way to survive my life, is straight up living in sin
My life is full of struggle and I have to do whatever it takes to survive

Keep on getting in where you fitting in, but in case you get stuck Better keep your piece off safety, you got these niggaz fucked up
Take calculated risks and always be prepared for danger

No matter how many times I get on my knees, and pray it don't change Ducking bullets and the woman I love, keep playing games with my brain
I am constantly faced with danger and heartbreak, and prayer hasn't changed my circumstances

Our relationship's faded, I tried to save it But now she living with a nigga, named David
My relationship with a woman I loved is over, and she's moved on with someone else

Lord could you please have mercy, on this soul of mine And release the blanket cause at night, it gets so cold sometimes
I ask for God's mercy and comfort because life can be harsh and lonely

Tried to go from a life of crime, but see my hustle was hot Keep a razor blade, to chop up all my twenties and dimes on the spot
I tried to leave my criminal past behind, but I still need to hustle to make a living

Oh yeah I came up in the church, Z-Ro know right from wrong But I gotta hustle to keep on eating, because my feddy ain't postponed
I was raised with a sense of morality, but I still have to hustle to survive

A nigga like me forget the job, so how the fuck can I rest Sometimes I wonder if a nigga's really blessed, cause I'm still here
My job is non-stop hustle and I have trouble finding peace. I question if my survival is a blessing or a curse

I've been waiting patiently I wonder if a nigga's really blessed, cause I'm still here
I have been through many hardships and survived, which makes me question if I am truly blessed

Niggaz steady hating me I wonder if a nigga's really blessed, cause I'm still here
Despite others' hatred and efforts to bring me down, I am still alive and that makes me question if I am blessed

Now it's 1999, the new millennium is upon us HPD got new technology, they gon get us if they want us
The new millennium brings new technology which can be used against us criminals

Under surveillance 24-7 up in this game, you could never tell Laws can't see now one of them OZ's But a stitch'll provide the blind with braille
We are constantly being watched, but some criminals won't be caught until someone snitches

You can tell I'm not having that, of the moment I let my nine cock Release it cause I'm furious, refuse to let 'em capture me
I will fiercely resist capture and will use my gun if necessary

Tell me do you know what they call me, cause you act like you ain't heard of me But you better be ready to die, if somebody sent you here to murder me
People act like they don't know who I am, but if they were sent to kill me, they should know what they're getting into

I wonder if my niggaz, really love me sometimes Would they give a fuck about Z-Ro, if I couldn't rhyme
I wonder if my friends would still care about me if I wasn't successful as a rapper

It's just a thought in my mind, I'm so tired of working my muscle I just came here to preach, and give a fuck about a hustle
I am tired of the constant hustle and just want to preach and spread a message

I can see it in the sky, it must be destiny for me to be insane Feel the expression on my face, can't you tell I'm in pain
I feel like it's my destiny to be trapped in a life of pain and struggle

I try to repent cause that's a privilege, that was given to me But when I talk to God, it seem like he don't listen to me
I make an effort to repent and seek forgiveness, but sometimes it feels like God isn't listening

I never get it when I want it, but it's right on time I can see the world again, from foggy weather to clear But I still wonder if a nigga's really blessed, cause I'm still here
I may not get what I want when I want it, but eventually things work out. I can see the world more clearly now, but still question if my survival is a true blessing

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