Lord Tariq has a solo album The Barcode that features Peter Gunz and his son Cory Gunz. Lord Tariq had also done a collaboration with Jay-Z and Shaq in 1998 on a song titled "Analyze This". A Remix later surfaced with Shaq's verse taken off and a new verse from Nas.
Keep On
Lord Tariq Lyrics
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Uh come on come on come on
Uh and I see you
This is it
In '97 I made plans to see mo' money
In '98 I blasted out in the phat 420
When I hit the block kids stop look and stare
Girls they point "Yo that's that nigga over there"
I get a lotta love lotta hate
Yes that's the bet you make when you see a lotta cake
Now they calling me fake
Shit back they was calling me love
Now they're scratching up my car and calling me blood
See it be the ones you know scheming on the low
Saying you're dope but steady sizing up your Rol'
I drift, to the past where there's no riches
No hits and no chips and no bitches
Just another cat named Peter
Trying to make a dollar off a nine millimetre
Now life a little sweeter
I'm in the dealer
Coppin' a drop
On the beach in Hawaii with Mariah, wop!
Laying up in Wakiki, MTV, figures why these niggas want to envy me
Maybe 'cause this young lady want to sin for me
Because I ball you got it in me?
But Ima
[Chorus: Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq]
(keep on)
Ballin' 'til the day I die
Keep climbing 'til I reach the sky, Ima (keep on)
Getting money cause it's meant for I
I deserve yo I went for mine Ima (keep on)
And even though you hope I fail
I turn around and hope you prevail (keep on)
And to my sisters in the struggle alone
And to my brothers that's locked in jail just (keep on)
[Verse 2: Lord Tariq ]
Yo in the early days of the Lord everything was shey-shey
Everyday was pay day
Selling nickels and dimes
Getting mine in mind state from 86 to 88
I still hear the razor scrape on the plate
A high school drop out
Caught a case mom expects me to cop out
6-G lawyer fee the case dropped like a knockout
The Bronx was the shit but we all hung in Harlem
Where gettin money's easy spending it was the problem
And I cop 16 valves foot is on the pedal
Telling bitches this your last chance to get out the ghetto
For less I wouldn't settle
Think big you get big
Came across the wrong niggas almost split my wig
Some say I bitched up because I switched up and started rapping
But I'm turning gold crack sales to drugs raps platinum
See these streets through my eyes and you can feel 'em though my words
I swore to god that I'm gon' be heard And Ima
[Chorus ]
[Bridge: Peter Gunz]
You gotta (keep on)
just (keep on)
You gotta (keep on)
just (keep on)
You gotta (keep on)
just (keep on)
You gotta (keep on)
To all my people on the East (keep on)
And all my people on the West (keep on)
And all my people in the North (keep on)
And all my people in the South (keep on)
You gotta (keep on)
[Verse 3: Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq]
To my sisters raising kids alone
Feeling stuck 'cause your man ain't home
Don't want to be a father don't bother
Honey, stay on the job
'cause that man gotta answer to God so baby (keep on)
I drop a tear on this poem as I write to my dog
Pistol, I miss you sincerely yours from the Lord
You held it down on our side of the town at any cost
And you loved in the checks by Money Boss so (keep on)
To my cousin G,
I know you're feeling trapped in the chair
All alone like nobody ain't there
Never fear
Me and Touch still here
Remember what I said dog, Ima be your arms and legs you just (keep on)
And to all my niggas on the streets
want to do out the States
Keep your eyes open always look straight
Never fall for the bait
You look back and you might get snatched
And if so just close your trap
You gotta (keep on)
[Chorus]
The song Keep On by Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz is a motivational and introspective track that explores their journey from poverty to success in the music industry. In the first verse, Peter Gunz raps about his rise to fame, the love and hate he receives from people, and how his past struggles shaped him. He mentions that he got his success by working hard, and even though some people want him to fail, he keeps on going to achieve his aim. His verse demonstrates a clear message that success requires hard work, determination, and resilience. Lord Tariq's verse also portrays a similar idea about his journey towards success, where he highlights how he struggled to make ends meet and get out of poverty. He discusses how he took a risk with his music career, which turned out to be his breakthrough to success.
The chorus, which consists of both Peter Gunz and Lord Tariq, encourages people that despite the obstacles they face, they should not give up on their dreams. Additionally, the bridge reminds people from different regions to keep striving and moving forward despite the adversities that they face.
The song's significant theme is persistence, determination and the ability to overcome the challenges that come in the way of achieving one's goals. It serves as a message of hope for people who might be facing difficult times and encourages them to keep pushing forward. The track showcases the mental and emotional toughness needed to achieve greatness, and the duo offers insight into the hardships they faced and how they were able to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
In '97 I made plans to see mo' money
I started planning to make more money in 1997
In '98 I blasted out in the phat 420
I did even better in 1998 and felt great about it
When I hit the block kids stop look and stare
I get a lot of attention when I go out because of my success
Girls they point "Yo that's that nigga over there"
Girls notice me and even talk about me when I'm around
I get a lotta love lotta hate
I have both supporters and haters
Yes that's the bet you make when you see a lotta cake
It's a fact of life that some people will envy you when you're rich
Now they calling me fake
Some people who used to support me now call me phony
Shit back they was calling me love
I used to be popular and well-liked
Now they're scratching up my car and calling me blood
Some of my haters are resorting to vandalism and violence against me
See it be the ones you know scheming on the low
The people who hurt you most are often the ones you least suspect
Saying you're dope but steady sizing up your Rol'
Some of my so-called supporters were secretly jealous and always trying to outdo me
Just another cat named Peter
I used to be just an ordinary guy named Peter
Trying to make a dollar off a nine millimetre
I used to be involved in crime, trying to make money by any means necessary
Now life a little sweeter
Now that I'm successful, life is better than it used to be
I'm in the dealer
I'm buying a luxury car
Coppin' a drop
I'm buying a convertible
On the beach in Hawaii with Mariah, wop!
I'm going to Hawaii with Mariah Carey
Laying up in Wakiki, MTV, figures why these niggas want to envy me
Relaxing in a nice place makes me wonder why people still hate on me
Maybe 'cause this young lady want to sin for me
Maybe some people hate me because they're jealous of my romantic relationships
And even though you hope I fail
Even if some people wish for me to fail
I turn around and hope you prevail (keep on)
I still wish the best for those people and want them to succeed
To my sisters raising kids alone
I want to encourage single mothers to keep going
Feeling stuck 'cause your man ain't home
I understand that single mothers may feel lonely and unsupported
To my cousin G, I know you're feeling trapped in the chair
I want to encourage a wheelchair-bound cousin to keep fighting
All alone like nobody ain't there
Even when you feel isolated, know that people care about you
And to all my niggas on the streets want to do out the States
I'm speaking to my friends who want to leave the country to make a better life
Keep your eyes open always look straight
Stay vigilant and focused on your goals
Never fall for the bait
Don't get lured into negative or dangerous situations
You look back and you might get snatched
If you're not careful, things could go wrong quickly
And if so just close your trap
If you do find yourself in trouble, don't say anything incriminating
Lyrics © DOWN YOUNDER MUSIC % TRANSITION MUSIC CORP., SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Written by: P. PANKEY, RODNEY FRANKLIN, S. HAMILTON, W. HENDERSON
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