Growing up, Boosie was hardened by the many difficult experiences he was put through. His neighborhood, notorious for drugs and violence, was a place feared by the general population. To outsiders, it was a jungle, to residents, it was life. Boosie got very involved in basketball to stay off the streets, and was actually expected to move on to college level basketball.
At 14 years old, Boosie moved in to live with his grandmother after his father was murdered over drugs. Growing up with no father figure and without a strong guiding hand, Boosie turned to drugs and crime. After being expelled from school, Boosie picked up freestyling and began to get serious about his music. Living in the 225, Boosie had no contacts, no real means of exposure. Lil Boosie teamed up with Baton Rouge rapper C-Loc in the late 1990s and made his debut on C-Loc's 5th album, "It's a Gamble", which also featured Three Six Mafia, South Park Mexican, and the rest of the Concentration Camp. This album was a saving grace for C-Loc, as he was slowly losing popularity. Releasing this album put him back in the spotlight, as he had a new young tallented rapper at his side. Baton Rouge couldn't get enough. Shortly afterwards, Boosie released his debut CD, "Youngest of the Camp", which sold over 10,000 units and featured fellow up and coming Baton Rouge rapper Max Minelli, which was exactly what boosie needed to jump start his career. The album spread like wildfire, every hood in Baton Rouge had flyers up for it, everybody was playing it.
After the incarceration, Boosie once again turned back to the streets. Ultimately, his behavior led to him also being incarcerated. At this point, Boosie felt as though he was a failure. However, fate lent Boosie a hand, and Boosie had an opportunity to join an up and coming record label called Trill Entertainment aka Trill Ent which was backed by Pimp-C of UGK. Trill signed Boosie and assisted him in bring his legal issues to an end. Soon after, Boosie and Trill independently released the CD "For my Thugs" under TrillEnt. This release went on to sell over 15,000 copies. Later in the summer of 2003, Boosie co-starred with one of his label-mates, Webbie, on the album "Ghetto Stories" which also went on to sell well over 15,000 copies.
Again paired up with Webbie, Lil Boosie's 2004 release, "Gangsta Musik" is what really gained him popularity. This CD featured the ever popular songs "Swerve" (which later made an appearance in the movie "Hustle and Flow"), "Give Me That", and "Bad Bitch". This was Boosie's first really popular album, actually penetrating the borders of Louisiana and reaching far beyond.
Boosie's talent was now undeniable, and he caught the eye of some Universal Records representatives. In late January of 2005, Boosie signed a deal with Universal, and released the CD "Boosie Bad Azz". This album, backed and promoted by Universal Records, was his strongest yet. Boosie continues to gain popularity at an astonishing rate, and is no stranger to trouble with the law. Already incarcerated for probation violation on drug and gun charges, the Trill Entertainment rapper and two associates (one of them only 17 years old) were indicted on first-degree murder charges by a grand jury on Thursday, June 17, 2010. The men are accused of being involved in the shooting of 35-year-old Terry Boyd in his own house in October. District attorney Hiler Moore stated that the killing seemed to be "over turf" and that if Lil Boosie is convicted the death penalty is not out of the question. The same day, Hatch was also indicted on multiple drug and conspiracy charges for smuggling large amounts of codeine, ecstasy and marijuana into prison with intent to distribute. His girlfriend, a prison guard and a fellow inmate were also charged as co-conspirators. In addition to these charges, prosecutors believe the 27-year-old rapper may have been involved in at least five other slayings.
Pain
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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Got a happy home
Only thing fucked up, Daddy gone (Gone forever man)
Listen up this is real shit (Real shit)
It's fucked up when u got nobody to share it with (Fucked up)
Give my last so my grandma can see me now (See me now)
Smilin tellin everybody bout her grandbaby (her grandbaby)
T-Lady hold on all I got is you (Mama)
What's happenin' Ivory I know you lookin' down watchin' me
Everyday I got yo kids fresh from head to feet (All of em)
Wish I can put u in the Bentley with the brown ?
I wish we never would've went out to that club
On the road to riches mane lost a flock of niggas
? a whole block of niggas
Niggas bite the hand that feed em I done seen it all
Jus got a call, Slo dead, not my fuckin dawg
I never thought this pain last this many years
I, I never thought this pain last this many years
Still in tears
I, I never thought this pain last this many years
I lost my daddy in a heartbeat
Real talk eyes turnin right in front me
Ever since I saw that shit, it hunt me
Pray for me cause I shake in my fuckin sleep
Wish ?
I shoulda put him under my wing and I miss him nigga
I told ? way back stop ridin with ya pack
He ain't listen
And now my nigga right back in penitentury he don't listen
I lost Ivory and it fucked me up
My whole life changed
Nigga put me up in beast mode
My heart cold
And as the years role
I wish that he could have everything I got
And a lil mo'
Yo kids love me nigga
My kids and yo kids call each other sistera and brothers
You forever my lil hustler
Just saw yo gangsta at the car lot nigga and a tear dropped nigga
I never thought this pain last this many years
I, I never thought this pain last this many years
Still in tears
I, I never thought this pain last this many years
Seem like it was yesterday
The mo money I get this shit hurt
I thought that would take the stress away
To see u smilin with yo chain countin money nigga
When Trina pulled you on stage you was stuntin' nigga
But through it all mane you kno how we rock nigga
From the yo to the block to the hospital
Never again would I have another big dawg
But ya mama and kids I got em all but I
I never thought this pain last this many years
I, I never thought this pain last this many years
Still in tears
I, I never thought this pain last this many years
In Lil Boosie's song Pain, he talks about the trauma he has experienced from losing important people in his life. He begins by saying that he has finally moved out of his mother's house and has a happy home, but the only thing that is messed up is that his father is gone forever. He emphasizes that he is speaking the truth and that it is messed up when you do not have anyone to share your struggles with. Lil Boosie then talks about how he gave his last bit of money so that his grandmother could come and visit him, and he sees the joy it brings her. He also mentions how he has put himself and his mother through a lot and that it is all messed up. Lil Boosie then addresses Ivory, who he believes is watching him, and talks about how he takes care of Ivory's kids and wishes he could do more for them. He reflects on the many people whom he has lost due to death and prison, and the pain it brings.
The chorus of the song has Lil Boosie repeating that he never thought his pain would last this many years and that he is still in tears. This phrase shows that the losses he has experienced continue to affect him deeply and that time has not fully healed the wounds.
In the second verse, Lil Boosie talks about losing his father and how the memory of seeing him die still haunts him. He prays for comfort as he still shakes in his sleep because of it. Lil Boosie then talks about his friend who he warned not to ride with his group, but he did not listen, which led to his arrest and return to prison. He also talks about how he lost Ivory and it messed him up, causing him to have a cold heart. As the years roll by, he wishes that he could share his success with his loved ones whom he has lost. He ends the verse by talking about how he and his friend shared a brotherly bond that he will always cherish.
Overall, Lil Boosie's song Pain explores the pain he has experienced from losing loved ones and how it continues to affect him to this day. It shows the importance of having people to share one's struggles with, and how it hurts when they are no longer around. The song has a deeply emotional and personal meaning that touches the hearts of those who listen to it.
Line by Line Meaning
I finally moved out my momma house
I have finally moved out of my mother's house
Got a happy home
I have a joyful and positive home
Only thing fucked up, Daddy gone (Gone forever man)
The situation is only bad because my father is no longer alive; he is gone forever
Listen up, this is real shit (Real shit)
Pay attention, what I'm saying is genuine and authentic
It's fucked up when u got nobody to share it with (Fucked up)
It's terrible when you don't have anyone to share things with
Give my last so my grandma can see me now (See me now)
I gave everything I had so my grandmother could see me succeed
Smiling, tellin' everybody 'bout her grandbaby (her grandbaby)
She is happy and proud to tell everyone about me, her grandchild
T-Lady hold on, all I got is you (Mama)
I only have my mother left, and I am holding onto her for support
It's fucked up what I done put me and my mama through
It's awful what I've put myself and my mother through
What's happenin' Ivory, I know you lookin' down watchin' me
Ivory, I know you are watching me from heaven
Everyday I got yo kids fresh from head to feet (All of em)
Everyday, I make sure your kids are well-dressed from head-to-toe
Wish I can put u in the Bentley with the brown ?
I Wish I could take you in my Bentley with the brown suede interior
I wish we never would've went out to that club
I wish we never went to that club
On the road to riches mane lost a flock of niggas
On the path to wealth, I have lost many of my friends
? a whole block of niggas
I have lost a whole group of friends
Niggas bite the hand that feed em I done seen it all
I have seen people turn on those who have helped them
Jus got a call, Slo dead, not my fuckin dawg
I just received a call that Slo is dead. He was not my close friend
I never thought this pain last this many years
I never imagined that this pain would last for so many years
Still in tears
I am still crying
I lost my daddy in a heartbeat
My dad passed away suddenly
Real talk eyes turnin' right in front me
I saw my dad's eyes roll back as he passed away in front of me
Ever since I saw that shit, it hunt me
I have been haunted since I witnessed my dad's death
Pray for me cause I shake in my fuckin' sleep
Please pray for me because I shake in my sleep from the trauma
Wish ?
I wish I could remember the missing word
I shoulda put him under my wing and I miss him nigga
I should have mentored him better and I miss him
I told ? way back stop ridin' with ya pack
I warned someone to stop hanging out with a bad group of people
He ain't listen
He didn't listen to me
And now my nigga right back in penitentiary he don't listen
Now my friend is back in prison because he didn't listen to my advice
I lost Ivory and it fucked me up
Ivory's loss has affected me severely
My whole life changed
My entire life has been altered
Nigga put me up in beast mode
The event made me go into beast mode or survival mode
My heart cold
My heart has become cold and numb after these experiences
And as the years role
As time passes
I wish that he could have everything I got
I wish he had my success and wealth
And a lil mo'
And a little bit more
Yo kids love me nigga
Your kids love me
My kids and yo kids call each other sistera and brothers
Our kids see themselves as siblings
You forever my lil hustler
You will always be my little hustler (someone who works hard to succeed)
Just saw yo gangsta at the car lot nigga and a tear dropped nigga
I saw your expensive car and it made me tear up
Seem like it was yesterday
It feels like it was just yesterday
The mo money I get this shit hurt
The more money I make, the more it hurts
I thought that would take the stress away
I thought becoming wealthy would alleviate my stress
To see u smilin' with yo chain, countin' money nigga
It hurts to see you happy, wearing your expensive chain, and counting money
When Trina pulled you on stage, you was stuntin' nigga
You were showing off on stage when Trina called you up
But through it all mane, you know how we rock nigga
However, you know how we remain loyal and supportive to each other
From the yo to the block to the hospital
From our early days to our recent hospital visits
Never again would I have another big dawg
I will never have another close friend like you
But ya mama and kids I got em all but I
I'm here for your mom and kids, but I wish I could have you too
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tyreece fisher
I finally moved out my momma house
Got a happy home
Only thing fucked up, Daddy gone (Gone forever man)
Listen up this is real shit (Real shit)
It's fucked up when u got nobody to share it with (Fucked up)
Give my last so my grandma can see me now (See me now)
Smilin tellin everybody bout her grandbaby (her grandbaby)
T-Lady hold on all I got is you (Mama)
It's fucked up what I done put me and my mama through
What's happenin Ivory I know you lookin down watchin me
Everyday I got yo kids fresh from head to feet (All of em)
Wish I can put u in the bentley with the brown [?]
I wish we never would've went out to that club
On the road to riches mane lost a flock of niggas
[?] a whole block of niggas
Niggas bite the hand that feed em I done seen it all
Jus got a call... Slo dead... Not my fuckin dawg
I never thought this pain last this many years
I... I never thought this pain last this many years
Still in tears
I... I never thought this pain last this many years
I lost my daddy in a heartbeat
Real talk eyes turnin right in front me
Ever since I saw that shit... it hunt me
Pray for me cause I shake in my fuckin sleep
Wish [? ]
I shoulda put him under my wing and I miss him nigga
I told [? ] way back stop ridin with ya pack
He ain't listen
And now my nigga right back in penitentury he don't listen
I lost Ivory and it fucked me up
My whole life changed
Nigga put me up in beast mode
My heart cold
And as the years role
I wish that he could have everything I got
And a lil mo'
Yo kids love me nigga
My kids and yo kids call each other sistera and brothers
You forever my lil hustler
Just saw yo gangsta at the car lot nigga and a tear dropped nigga
I never thought this pain last this many years
I... I never thought this pain last this many years
Still in tears
I... I never thought this pain last this many years
Seem like it was yesterday
The mo money I get this shit hurt
I thought that would take the stress away
To see u smilin with yo chain countin money nigga
When Trina pulled you on stage you was stuntin nigga
But through it all mane you kno how we rock nigga
From the yo to the block to the hospital
Never again would I have another big dawg
But ya mama and kids I got em all but I
I never thought this pain last this many years
I... I never thought this pain last this many years
Still in tears
I... I never thought this pain last this many years
carlos williams
This song hits harder after you lose someone close to you.
El Numero
If you going through something right now, stay strong. The Sun is always shining above the clouds β
Curtis Collins
An absolute classic if this doesn't touch your heart you have no heart. Boosie touches you to the bone with this one.
Wolf Genovese
He put his soul in this π€§
Melly Mel
That's all all of his old music is and half of his new shit
ElChino 561
STILL IN TEARS ππ»πͺ
Nisha Hughey
Always will be
Shatyfa Ellis
This song make me feel the same way every time I hear it , One of my favorite π₯°ππ½β£οΈ
J G
The things that make you smile will make you cry till it's your turn. I be listening to this since it came out, and not a time I don't get paralyzed in tears
Natasha Chose By God Clark
This song hit hard when you been through so much.and lost love ones. And wanting to do so much for your grandma and can't . But I keep praying that I be in a better position that I am. I'm tired of everything. But I'm strong warrior I am a Victor not victim. I gotta keep praying and telling my self God got me and he going to bring me through. ππβ€οΈπ₯Ίπ₯Ί