Who I Am
Juelz Santana/The Diplomats Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Uh-huh, Santana
I like that man
That bad-da-ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba-ba, that's hot
That's hot I like that, uh
Yeah, who are you? Santana
Shit is crazy, man
Y'all think niggas don't cry, man? We do
Yeah, man
I gotta get my thoughts together, man
I be thinkin' a lot, man (light up a blunt)
Be cryin' sometimes too
But it's like, yo, zone out

Yo
The time is now, my grind is here shit
My body is focused, my mind's in gear, let's start it
I'm movin' at an unstoppable pace
I managed to reach the top of the race
Before it started damn, cold-hearted man
Rip apart your man, for that green dollar
Plain reppin' my target, stay and holla
Shoot and move from where ever my targets land
Damn, shit, I see ghosts when I sleep
It's really, I got to wake up, just to know I was sleep
Holdin' the heat, cold sweat all on my sheet
That's why I paint the most vividest pictures
For my niggas, my bitches in the same position I live in
No oil or hot water, just boilin' hot water
Cookin' coke, to the oil and hot water, shit

But who am I, man?
I couldn't tell y'all
I cry too, man
Fuck is wrong wit' y'all, man
C'mon, who am I?
Shit is real, man
You know, I told you we cry, man
We also talk about real shit
So fuck with me
Well, at least most of the time
We do talk about some bullshit too, man
You know (yeah)
Uh, uh

Yo
I lived the life of a loner, with a righteous persona (yeah)
But still sell crack right on the corner
My life consist of, a big puzzle that's mixed up
Big bucks, big drugs, if I get caught, then it's big cuffs
Big bail it gets up, I get out, shit what, this shit sucks (damn)
I need to find another road to follow
One that's new and strong, not old and hollow, oh
As I hold this bottle and smoke this reefeer
Listenin' to some old Aaliyah, I say
Damn (damn, man), shit is crazy, man
And a tear comes tremblin' down
Never seen a man cry, well you witness it now
Shit, this ain't game from the heart, this is pain from the heart
This is for you Dame, it came from the heart, so

Who am I?
Already told y'all we cry, man
You know who seen my cry the most
My mother though, man (yeah)
She watched me cry a lot, man
Ha (hahaha)
yeah, I cried a whole lot around Mom Dukes, man, you know

Yo, yo
Mommy, I just want you to know
I'm in love with you so
If you wasn't here I'd be in love with your soul (oh)
My angel, mommy I'd die faithful (yes)
Just knowin' somebody tried to violate you
I'll slide eighths through the side of their facial (of course)
Squeeze and rip apart a side of their facial (I will)
I'd take a slug, eat a bullet, I swallow the gun (yes)
Shit, you gotta know I'm your son
Damn, this type of love, could only come from her son
Hold up mommy, I'm twisted I'm drunk
Listen

C'mon, man
Listen to me
Down, down
I'm talkin' to you
Once again, man
Once again
I love you

Yeah, but it's more then the liquor and weed
Yeah, it's more then the liquor in me
Shit (uh), I gotta get it together
I was fallin' off, with drunk words and sober thoughts
So, I'm still speakin' the truth (uh-huh)
And what I'm still speakin' is truth
This is your younger son speakin' to you mommy

Talk to me mommy
Woo
I told you I love that
Yeah
Who am I, man?
I done spoke to y'all enough, man
I think now




Y'all know why we cry
James, cut this shit off

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Juelz Santana and The Diplomats’ song “Who I Am” express the inner turmoil and struggle of a man who is trying to make his way in life. Santana begins the song by acknowledging the craziness of life and the fact that everyone, even tough guys, cry at times. He then proceeds to describe his mindset and goals, which involve moving at an unstoppable pace to reach the top of his race. He describes himself as a cold-hearted man who will rip apart others for the green dollar, but also acknowledges that his life is precarious, with big drugs, big bucks, and big cuffs always looming. Santana dreams of finding a new and strong road to follow, and expresses his love and devotion to his mother as a guiding force in his life.


The tone of the song is introspective and contemplative, with Santana questioning his own identity and place in the world. He is aware of his own flaws and contradictions, but tries to remain true to himself and speak his own truth. The lyrics are honest and raw, with Santana expressing vulnerability and emotion that is often missing from other hip hop songs. Overall, “Who I Am” is a powerful expression of the struggle and complexity of human identity.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh-huh, Santana
This is Juelz Santana introducing himself to the audience.


I like that man, that bad-da-ba-ba, that's hot I like that, yeah who are you? Santana Shit is crazy man
The people around Juelz Santana admire his style and he is amazed by it. He is excited when he is asked who he is because he feels like he has made it.


Why'all think niggaz don't cry? We do Yeah, man I gotta get my thoughts together, I be thinking a lot Light up a blunt, think of a rhyme sometimes too But it's like yo...zone out
Juelz Santana shares that he is emotional and that men cry too. He needs to get his thoughts together because he has a lot on his mind. He smokes to gather his thoughts and to help him come up with rhymes. Sometimes, he gets lost in his thoughts.


The time is now, my grind is here shit My body is focused, my mind's in gear, let's start it I'm moving at an unstoppable pace, I managed to reach the top of the race Before it started damn, cold-hearted man
Juelz Santana is ready to put all of his effort into his work. He's focused and determined to succeed. He is going so fast that he has already reached the top of the race before it began. He is so determined that he seems cold-hearted.


Rip apart your man, for that green dollar Plain reppin' my target, stay and holla Shoot and move from where ever my targets land Damn, shit, I see ghosts when I sleep
Juelz Santana is willing to do anything for money. He is unafraid to show his support for his friends. He is able to adapt to different situations and circumstances. He had a troubled past and sometimes that reflects in his dreams.


It's really, I got to wake up, just to know I was sleep Holding the heat, cold sweat all over my sheet That's why I paint the most vividest pictures My niggaz my bitches in the same position I live in
Juelz Santana has a lot of problems and sometimes he can't tell what's real and what's not. He has nightmares and wakes up sweating because of the heat he carries. He uses his music to paint a picture of what his life is like. His friends and women go through the same things he does.


No oil and hot water, just boiling hot water Cooking coke, to the oil and hot water, shit But who am I
Juelz Santana's life is full of difficult situations. He makes money by cooking coke in boiling hot water. He questions who he really is because his life seems so different from what he should be doing.


I lived the life of a loner, with a righteous persona But still sold crack right on the corner My life consist of, a big puzzle that's mixed up Big bucks, big drugs, if I get caught, then it's big cuffs
Juelz Santana has lived a life alone but acts in a way that he thinks is right. He sells drugs but tries to be the best person he can be. His life is full of complicated situations that are difficult to solve. He makes a lot of money but is at constant risk of getting caught and going to jail.


Big bailor gets up, I get out, shit what, this shit sucks I need to find another road to follow One that's new and strong, not old and hollow As I hold this bottle and smoke this reefeer Listening to some old Aaliyah, I say, damn...
Juelz Santana reflects on his life and the consequences he faces. He needs to find a new way of living that is more fulfilling. He holds a bottle and smokes weed while listening to music and trying to sort his life out.


And a tear comes trimbling down Never seen a man cry, well you witness it now Shit, this isn't game from the heart, this pain from the heart This is for you Dame, it came from the heart, so
Juelz Santana is emotional and cries. He is aware that people don't often see men cry, but he is showing his vulnerability. He is expressing his emotional pain through his music and dedicates it to someone close to him.


Momma, I just want you to know I'm in love with you so, if you wasn't here I'd be in love with you soul My angel, mommy I'd die faithful Just knowing someone tried to violate you I'll slide eighths through the side of their facial Squeeze and rip apart a side of their facial I'd take a slug, eat a bullet, swallow a gun Shit, you gotta know I'm your son
Juelz Santana loves his mother and would do anything to protect her. He would hurt and even kill someone who tries to hurt her. He also speaks about how he would even sacrifice his own life to protect his mother.


Yeah, but it's more then the liquor and weed Yeah it's more then the liquor in me Shit, I gotta get it together I was falling off, with drunk words and sober thoughts So, I'm still speaking the truth And what I'm still speaking is truth, this is your younger sons speaking to you
Juelz Santana realizes that his problems aren't just from alcohol and weed. He is trying to pull himself together and admits that he has been struggling lately. He is still trying to speak the truth through his music and is sending a message to his family.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Laron L. James, Phil Hurtt, Bunny Sigler, Cameron Giles, Greg Green, Seon Thomas

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions