Celebration
Juelz Santana/Jim Jones Lyrics
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Some niggas need to be celebrated, huh?
I'ma give you your roses now
That's a fact, though, you heard me? Capo
You gotta watch them higher-ups
they try to trick you out position (Facts)
Build you up, then tear you down once they
All them bricks that we was whippin'
They tried to hit us with the sniffin'
I done prayed plenty nights that we
Could get you out of prison (Amen)
'Cause we done been through it all
Talkin' the midst of the crossfire
(What else?) even down at the lot
You smell the rubber from the Porsche tire
(Smell that?)
I'm goin' to court, back and forth acquires
I done bonded with jewelers
I even sat with the raw suppliers
I'm talkin' (Uh) , so many things
That we've accomplished, homie
Even the robberies and when
You been my accomplice (Chill)
We been carryin' sticks with shoulder
Stacks by the armpit (Uh)
I be fresh to death, I see
Angels in my Palm drip, woah
Celebratin' life, celebratin' life
'Cause where we from, it ain't nothin' nice
We ain't livin' wrong
But we ain't livin' right
'Cause where we from, it ain't nothin' nice
Celebratin' life, celebratin' life
'Cause where we from, it ain't nothin' nice
We ain't livin' wrong
But we ain't livin' right
'Cause where we from, it ain't nothin' nice
Uh, all they wanna do is prosecute us
Shoot us when they ain't gotta shoot us
They kill us
Turn around and then protect they own
Meanwhile, we can't even protect our own
If we try
They lock us up and don't wan' send us home
Next time you see your kids
They be already grown
Only God could judge me, only heaven knows
Gotta keep a weapon close
Or might end up ghost
Try to tell my youngins take a different road
'Cause for that bread, niggas gettin' toast
For that chicken, niggas get you roast
They hate to see you gettin' paid
They wanna see you broke fuck 'em, though
Still up drummin' on your bitch
Give her different strokes
They see you make it rain
Then try to get you soaked
Hate to see a nigga get his own
Movin' forward
So they try to keep you pigeonholed
Celebratin' life, celebratin' life
'Cause where we from, it ain't nothin' nice
We ain't livin' wrong
But we ain't livin' right
'Cause where we from, it ain't nothin' nice
Celebratin' life, celebratin' life
'Cause where we from, it ain't nothin' nice
We ain't livin' wrong
But we ain't livin' right
'Cause where we from, it ain't nothin' nice
In the lyrics to "Celebration" by Juelz Santana and Jim Jones, they start by acknowledging that some individuals deserve to be celebrated and appreciated. They highlight the importance of giving people their flowers while they can still smell them, emphasizing the need for recognition and gratitude in relationships. The mention of "Capo" suggests a reference to Cam'ron, known as "Killa Cam" and the leader of Dipset, a group both Juelz Santana and Jim Jones were affiliated with.
The song then delves into a reflection on the challenges faced by individuals in positions of power. There's a warning about being cautious of the higher-ups who might elevate you to bring you down later. The reference to dealing with struggles like imprisonment and the effects of illegal activities like drug trafficking shows the harsh realities of life in their environment. Despite these difficulties, there's a sense of perseverance expressed through prayer and a strong bond between friends who have been through thick and thin together.
As the lyrics touch on societal injustices and systemic issues faced by marginalized communities, there's a sense of frustration and defiance. The artists lament the cycle of violence and oppression that they witness in their neighborhoods, where law enforcement often targets and mistreats them. They address the lack of opportunities for growth and the struggle to protect their loved ones due to systemic biases and unfair treatment by authorities. There's a call for self-defense and vigilance in a world where they feel constantly under threat and undervalued.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the duality of their existence – celebrating life amidst adversity while acknowledging the challenges and injustices they face. The lyrics suggest a complex reality where they are neither completely right nor completely wrong, navigating a difficult path in an environment where survival is a daily battle. Despite the hardships and obstacles, there's a sense of resilience and determination to keep moving forward and finding moments of joy and celebration amidst the harshness of their circumstances.
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@adalbertobeats
This song is really Dope🔥🔥💣💣💯💯👌🏾👌🏾 Juel&Jim doing it right
@babygurl32hill43
Throwback dipset we need cam on the track 2020 welcome back big fan
@Power-9Hunnid
The Kay Slay knows (RIP John Witherspoon Reference). FREE JUELZ!!!
@cb2vibes877
#JUELZSANTANA BACK LIKE COOK 👩🍳 CRACK IN THE 80’S!!!!!!
@odaze5168
🔥 what the games been missing!!!
@jordanolafson80
yeah my g just missing killa camron.....DIPSET 4 LIFE CELEBRATING LIFE!
@redcommand9422
Capo ......"smell the rubber from the porche tires" 💯❤️🔥😎
@MrWISE-tv1zp
☆free juelz☆
@hannibalnecture2740
"gotta keep a weapon close or might end up ghost" this man still runnin the block??😂 favorite line in the song tho. The whole album is great. Sucks it won't get the credit it deserves
@snipersmith8152
Jimmy reason with them always bringing that set to Dipset Dipset while Santana holds the fully executed Tec