two roads
K-Rino Lyrics

It aint but two roads that you can take
There are only two options that you have when you resort to unethical and illegal means to earn money.

When you doing dirt to get the money that you make
When you are indulging in criminal activities to earn a living.

I aint going to knock you, for tryin to get your mail
I am not going to criticize you for trying to earn a living, even if it means resorting to criminal activities.

But all the true gangstas is dead or in jail
True gangsters who followed this path have all met unfortunate ends, either being incarcerated or killed.

See boy, you'za fool, 15 years old
You are a foolish 15-year-old boy who is unaware of the dangerous consequences that lie ahead.

Thinkin you gonna stack you up and killa bank roll
You believe that this criminal path will help you amass a huge amount of wealth.

You used to have to scrape, now your krib is straight layed out
You used to struggle earlier, but now you have everything you need, and you are living lavishly.

Started sellin dope cuz them Ku Klux done played out
You began selling drugs because your earlier options had closed out, and this seemed like an easy choice.

The home boys told ya but ya didn't learn a thing
Your friends who have been doing this for a while tried to warn you, but you did not listen to them.

An OG, even took ya up under his wing
An older gang member took you under his guidance and tried to teach you the ropes.

He said "the dope game is like a basketball team
He compared the drug business to a basketball team, where everyone has a specific role to play.

Everybody gotta role, we can't all be a king"
Every individual in this enterprise has a specific role to play, and everyone cannot be the kingpin.

Got some king pins, you got the little g's
There are some big shots who run the show, and then there are small players.

Some people sell rocks, while others move keys
Some people sell low-level narcotics like crack cocaine, while others deal with big-ticket items like cocaine and heroin.

You work your way up, and now you makin all the bread
You have worked hard, and you are now successful, earning a lot of money.

But you might meet the feds or some bullets to your head
Your success is not guaranteed, and you could either get arrested by law enforcement authorities or even face physical harm.

Cuz it aint but two roads
This is because there are only two paths to take.

The game is sweet, but sometimes it's sour
Being part of the criminal world may seem tempting, but it comes with unpleasant consequences.

High cappers getting bumped off by the hour
People involved in high stakes criminal activities are being killed frequently.

You take the high road, you take the low
You have two options – you can either choose the honest path or the corrupt one.

You'll end up dead, but you'll be on death row
Either way, you will not have a good end, and you could even end up being sentenced to death.

I gotta friend who started strugglin, hit some hard times
I have a friend who was going through tough times, struggling to make ends meet.

Never been the type to indulge in petty crimes
However, he was not the kind of person to get involved in small-time criminal activities.

Anywayz I saw him, most likely you can find me
I met him somewhere, and you could probably find me there as well.

I graduated 1989 he came behind me
I graduated in 1989, and he finished his studies soon after me.

But when he graduated, he started getting nervous
But once he graduated, he began to feel anxious about his future.

Mama said "you gots to get a job or join the service"
His mother advised him to either get a job or enroll in the armed forces.

He thought to himself, "should I push up on KFC
He considered working at a fast-food restaurant like KFC.

Or join the army, and be all I can never be"
He also considered enlisting in the army to reach his full potential.

Then he remembered that his partna said "holla
But then he remembered his friend who told him to contact him if he wanted to make some quick money.

At me anytime you wanna make a quick dollar"
His friend assured him that he could earn a quick buck anytime he needed.

He kicked my boy down with a small lick to start with
His friend helped him get started with a small illegal job.

Said that he would stop when he moved in his apartment
His friend promised that he could stop these illegal activities once he established himself.

But yo, something happened
However, something changed along the way.

He started makin bank, putting freaks, and high cappin
He began to earn a lot of money and started indulging in drugs and high-stakes gambling.

He got to acting shife and people's dope he started taking
He became greedy and began stealing drugs from other people.

Now he's in the grave cuz he crossed that Jamaican
As a result, he is no longer alive and has died due to his involvement in criminal activities and crossing the wrong people.

What ever happened to the days, when a brotha used to scrap, with hands
In the past, people used to settle disputes with their fists, using their hands.

And when it's over, gave eachother dap
However, once the fight was over, they would show respect to each other.

Aint no such thang as a one on one right?
However, nowadays, there is no such thing as a one-on-one fight.

A one on one is now a gun on gun fight
Instead, a one-on-one fight has turned into a gunfight.

Ya had to get your strap, and blast 'em in the chest maan
You had to carry a gun and shoot your opponent in the chest.

Because your pride couldn't except, the fact, that he had the best hands
This was because your ego could not accept the fact that the other person was a better fighter.

Now what's up with that? How we gonna stand?
The artist questions the trend of using guns instead of fists and wonders how we can put an end to this.

Killin a man over a women, killin a women cuz she took your man
The song highlights the trend of people resorting to violence to settle personal disputes related to love and relationships.

It's not that, it's some dope that'swhere our mind at
The drug business dominates people's minds and dictates their actions.

Time is runnin out, so really the bottom like is
Time is running out, and the situation is critical.

Smokers gon' smoke, gangstas gon' shoot
Drug addicts will continue to use drugs, and criminals will continue to use guns.

But you can't kill a tree by cuttin the branch, you gotz to get the root
The root of the problem needs to be tackled rather than trimming the edges.

And that be the media on TV, tryna blame the blacks for all the problems
The media should not unfairly blame black people for all the issues in society.

Yo, the politicians you know we can't trust
Politicians are not to be trusted.

Cuz guess who they makin all them new laws up for
These new laws are being created to benefit specific people and are not always in the best interest of society.

Yeah, I see you blind but you can see
The artist points out that some people are unaware of the situation, even though they can see it unfolding in front of them.

I'ma tell you, just like L.V. told me
The singer promises to provide guidance, just like someone else had provided him with guidance.

You got to cherish your old folks and kids too
It is essential to care for and respect our elders and nurture the children in our community.

Cuz you can teach the kids and old folks can teach you about the roads
Respecting and learning from our elders can help us navigate through life and make choices that benefit us and society.

No I don't wanna see my people dying
The artist does not want to see people in his community dying due to violence and drugs.

No I don't wanna see you crying
He does not want to see anyone suffering or in pain.

Things are gonna get better
He remains optimistic that the situation will improve.

We need put ourself together, yea
He believes that we need to unite and work towards solving our problems.