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FRESH 2 DEATH
L.U.V Lyrics
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Yeah, my nigga we greater than friends
All we know is the beginning, nobody controls the way that it ends
I got, the weight of the world on my shoulders
And one phone call can change it, make it fall 'til I'm all caved in
My homie got shot and it's not looking good for him
No, this is not happening, knock on wood for him
Speeding to the hospital crying, asking God, "Why?"
This is not happening to me
My homie will not, and I repeat will NOT flat line on me
How can I explain this vividly to your moms
That this is behind entertainment? She won't get it
All she understands is the boy that she raised just might
Die in a hospital bed fighting for his life
I'm praying, standing over you
Looking at you hooked up to a machine, holding your hand, saying
[Chorus: Ingrid Smalls (Royce)]
Don't you go nowhere, stay here with me
Cause if you leave me, it hurts so bad
(Death is certainly goin' catch you)
They can take me
(Whoever especially you will be left hurt)
I'll take yo' place
(This is the cold, harshness of life)
(Just when it unfolds you lucky to grow old, life!)
Cause it hurts so bad
[Royce Da 5'9"]
You tearing our team apart
Though time heals all of our wounds it's still leaving a mark
I took it too far; the feeling
That's hidden deep in my heart, comes out, when I look at the scar
And I can't kill, nobody to get you back
Nigga that's something that time can't heal
While I'm saying my grace
I'll be looking up at the sky, and telling God that he's making a mistake
You can't take away one brother and leave the rest of the clique
Lord please, double check yo' list
And if you get to his name and it's a check beside it
Death comes in three's, take me next
But don't make me sweat, please
I won't make it, I get restless speculating
Sons should bury mothers
Every mother don't wanna bury her son, they saying
[Chorus]
[Interlude: Royce + Cha Cha]
Death is certainly gon' catch you
Whoever especially you will be left hurt
This is the cold, harshness of life
Just when it unfolds you lucky to grow old, life!
[Royce Da 5'9"]
(And) Death is not no option
I'm pulling money outta my pocket tryin to con the doctor
Please, treat this thug the way you would treat yo' baby
The way that you would treat yo' blood, I'll pay!
As heavyweight as we are, I know how you medics are
Cause I be checking ER everyday
I know we are a hairful, but doc
This ain't one of them that came through shot that should of been careful
Cause no dude could bleed, the way his heart pumps
More than any patient that rode through that you seen
The reason that he's my man
Cause I tell him if he can hear me to squeeze my hand and he squeezes
So I tell him some things
Don't let them machines help you breathe, don't leave from receiving
'Round quarter to eight, his moms is sleeping
His grip weakens, his squiggly lines go straight (go straight)
Call the doctor, "Give him all you got!
Shock him!" He goin' tell you it's too late
Call the doctor, "Give him all you got!
Shock him!" It's too late
[Chorus]
And death!
The song "Fresh 2 Death" by L.U.V featuring Royce Da 5'9" and Ingrid Smalls is a somber tribute to a friend who is on the brink of death after being shot. Royce Da 5'9" is the primary rapper in the song, and he expresses his sorrow and fear as he rushes to the hospital to be with his friend. The lyrics reflect on the fragility of life and the harsh realities of death. Royce struggles with the idea of losing his friend and takes on a sense of guilt for not being able to prevent the shooting from happening.
Throughout the song, the chorus, sung by Ingrid Smalls, offers a plea to the dying man not to leave her. She acknowledges the inevitability of death while also expressing that losing him would hurt her so badly. Royce also feels responsible for his friend's fate and promises to do anything in his power to keep him alive. He even offers to swap places with his friend, but the harsh reality is that death comes knocking when it is time.
The song's somber mood has a lasting impact, and the lyrics are a reflection of the pain of losing someone close to you. Royce's rap style is emotional and heartfelt, as he transports the listener into his actions, thoughts, and feelings during this tragic event. The chorus's melody is gentle and soothing, bringing an air of peace amongst the chaos of losing a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, my nigga we greater than friends
The relationship is deeper than ordinary friendship
All we know is the beginning, nobody controls the way that it ends
The future cannot be predicted; it is what it is
I got, the weight of the world on my shoulders
There is a lot of pressure and responsibility on me
And one phone call can change it, make it fall 'til I'm all caved in
A bad news can cause a breakdown
My homie got shot and it's not looking good for him
My friend is in critical condition
No, this is not happening, knock on wood for him
Expressing disbelief and hoping for the best
This is not happening to me
Can't believe it's happening
My homie will not, and I repeat will NOT flat line on me
Determined not to let his friend die
How can I explain this vividly to your moms
Communication with his friend's mother is difficult
That this is behind entertainment? She won't get it
Explaining that the lifestyle is risky and dangerous is hard to do
All she understands is the boy that she raised just might
She knows her son is in danger
Die in a hospital bed fighting for his life
The possibility of his friend passing away
Don't you go nowhere, stay here with me
Asking his friend not to die
Cause if you leave me, it hurts so bad
The thought of losing his friend is unbearable
They can take me
Willing to take his friend's place
I'll take yo' place
Willing to sacrifice himself
You tearing our team apart
Friend's condition is causing distress to the group
Though time heals all of our wounds it's still leaving a mark
Even though time passes, this experience will always be remembered
And I can't kill, nobody to get you back
Vengeance won't bring his friend back
While I'm saying my grace
Asking for blessings
You can't take away one brother and leave the rest of the clique
Can't lose one member without affecting the whole group
Death comes in three's, take me next
Superstitious belief that more bad things will happen
Sons should bury mothers
It's natural for parents to outlive their children
Whoever especially you will be left hurt
Losing him will hurt more
Death is not no option
Trying everything possible to save his friend's life
I'm pulling money outta my pocket tryin to con the doctor
Willing to do anything to save his friend
Please, treat this thug the way you would treat yo' baby
Begging for compassionate care
So I tell him some things
Talking to his friend even though he might not hear
Don't let them machines help you breathe, don't leave from receiving
Encouraging his friend to keep fighting
Call the doctor, "Give him all you got!
Urging medical professionals to do everything possible
Shock him!" It's too late
Despite the efforts, his friend couldn't be saved
This is the cold, harshness of life
Life can be cruel and unforgiving
Just when it unfolds you lucky to grow old, life!
Surviving to old age is a gift
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARLOS BROADY, RYAN MONTGOMERY
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