Girl Ft. Crooked I
Luniz Lyrics
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Welcome
Little boys and girls, listen
A man can get caught up in things (Right)
It's like a gridlock (Right)
He gots ta have it (ugh ugh), his girl got his mind (ugh ugh)
Took over his whole body, he needs her (Speak on it)
He can't live without her (Ugh!), dig this
Her name was Lady Heroin, I think he met her at a Chevron
Late night stressin he caught his wife sexin with his cousin Stefan
He told his wife to get to step on
before I start lettin loose on your skanless ass with the weap-on
Then since he's learnt, involved in a three year marriage
Arguin, fightin with his wife at night, arrested by sheriff
Embarrassed, handcuffed, go to jail in your drawers
and all of this because his wife tried to put the knife to his balls
And oh naw, cock the seat uhh, she tried to straight Lorraine Lee Bobbit me
I woke up out of a dream, she was on top of me
Screamin that's how it gotta be, holdin a dagger
I grabbed my gat, point it at her, she dropped the dagger, I slapped her
Months after he got out of jail, seriously hooked on girl
Lips chapped, face pale, body skinny and frail
Tales of a married man whose life was stressed too much
Had to resort to snortin drugs and such just to keep in touch
with himself, his wife suin for half of the wealth (uhh)
And all that shootin in his veins was gettin bad for his health
His cards was dealt, methamphetamines on the shelf
Smokin the creamery, the greatest thing the man ever felt
Now he's high, pull over on the bridge ???
Ready to die, he took his last swig of Reynell
A livin hell, he climbed on the rail then he yelled
"God all my life I failed" as he slipped and fell, oh girl
[Chorus]
Why'd you have to do me that way?
I love you til this day
Even stinks to think you're the one we used to stay
Girl, why'd you have to leave for so long?
I'll never give you up
Never seemed to act touchable, that was the start
[Crooked I]
She was a gangsta ass bitch, the greatest of all time
She took my heart and my mind, turned me to a life of crime
Now I'm, under pressure to impress her
I wake up, put on my bullet proof vestin
grab my Smith & Wessin off the dresser
then I, hop up in a chopped up rag Tre
When I, cross your path you're havin a bad day
'cause I, make the automatic mag spray
Gimme the cash, she taught me to get mine the fast way
I creep on ballers while they blaze joints
I'm snatchin caine boulders and jackin Range Rovers at gauge point
Under hypnosis, robbin the closest nigga
The diagnosis - psychosis, the cirrhosis is from doses of liquor
that I'm sippin by the picture, tryin to ditch ya
but when ever she get dug, the bitch'll be witcha for richer
or poorer, through sickness and health
Eyewitness, if I shake this mistress I can handle business myself
But I love her so much I'm stuck in her clutches
I talk about her, can't walk without her, she's my crutches
She showed a young nigga how to check grip
Connectin me with the correct licks to collect chips
And if I leave her, no question I'm destined to hurt
And she's the reason half of the homies are restin in dirt
It's Crooked I next, I'll probably get dropped by some metal (some metal)
Just for comin around my girl (who?), the ghetto (my girl)
[Chorus]
[Knumskull]
I'm curbside, and my girl sellin graciously
Never no worries, and if Task kick, we skeet and scurry
I'm posted up makin my squillion
My mind set - I don't stop til I get a million
But I'm seein baby momma's and grandpas gettin double
Legit, that ain't my problem 'cause I bubble
I always wonder why friends came back for mo' and mo'
The high was fantastic, smelt like plastic but it's dope
Scope the area before I made moves, losin gains
was the up-and-downs in this so-called game but hey
Take the punches and blows, put aside, the crack babies
Dope fiend mommas and nasty hoes, peep
I'm walkin around the spot with a bundle in my mouth
Yay leakin through the plastic in drastic amounts
I'm feelin wide eyed, probably lookin like a tweaker
Spit the bundle in my palm, and tried to keep calm
My dove shrunk down, to tens, I'm high off crack
and damn, it didn't really feel bad
Started thinkin, this use to be a rich man high
I gotta high drug tolerance so I'll give it a try
Went home and did my thang, snatched a two hundred bundle for keeps
The shit was so good I was Pookie for two weeks
Luckily, I bounced back, but I stopped sellin cream
Now this is like one big dream, oh girl
Chorus to fade
The lyrics to Luniz’s song “Girl” paint a sad picture of the ways in which addiction can rip families apart. The first verse tells the story of a man who turned to heroin addiction to cope with the stresses of a failing marriage. His wife’s infidelity and subsequent attempt to castrate him push him over the edge, and he takes up shooting heroin just to feel something. As he climbs up on a bridge ready to end his life, he yells out to “girl” – his beloved addiction.
The second verse is told from the perspective of Crooked I, who is similarly in the grip of a gangsta woman who has turned him to a life of crime. He talks about donning a bulletproof vest and grabbing a gun off the dresser before heading out into the world to rob and steal. He’s hopelessly addicted to the rush of adrenaline and danger that comes with living life on the edge, and he knows it can’t end well.
The chorus echoes the sad sentiment of both of these stories, asking “Why’d you have to do me that way? I love you til this day…Girl, why’d you have to leave for so long? I’ll never give you up”. It’s a poignant reminder that addiction is a hard mistress, one that can make even the most rational person lose their sense of perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome
Let's begin
Little boys and girls, listen
Children, pay attention
A man can get caught up in things (Right)
A man can become involved in problematic situations
It's like a gridlock (Right)
It's like being trapped
He gots ta have it (ugh ugh), his girl got his mind (ugh ugh)
He desperately wants it, his girlfriend is controlling his thoughts
Took over his whole body, he needs her (Speak on it)
She has fully consumed him, he is dependent on her
He can't live without her (Ugh!), dig this
He cannot imagine life without her
Her name was Lady Heroin, I think he met her at a Chevron
Her name was Lady Heroin, he probably met her at a gas station
Late night stressin he caught his wife sexin with his cousin Stefan
One night, he was stressed and discovered his wife having sex with his cousin Stefan
He told his wife to get to step on
He demanded that his wife leave
before I start lettin loose on your skanless ass with the weap-on
Or else he would harm her with a weapon
Then since he's learnt, involved in a three year marriage
From that moment on, he became entangled in a three-year marriage
Arguin, fightin with his wife at night, arrested by sheriff
Constant arguing and fighting with his wife led to his arrest by the sheriff
Embarrassed, handcuffed, go to jail in your drawers
Feeling ashamed, he was handcuffed and taken to jail in his underwear
and all of this because his wife tried to put the knife to his balls
All of this happened because his wife attempted to harm his genitals with a knife
And oh naw, cock the seat uhh, she tried to straight Lorraine Lee Bobbit me
She attempted to castrate him, like Lorena Bobbitt did
I woke up out of a dream, she was on top of me
He had a nightmare where she was in control
Screamin that's how it gotta be, holdin a dagger
She was shouting that things had to be that way, while holding a dagger
I grabbed my gat, point it at her, she dropped the dagger, I slapped her
He quickly grabbed his gun, aimed it at her, causing her to drop the dagger, and then slapped her
Months after he got out of jail, seriously hooked on girl
Several months after his release from jail, he became seriously addicted to drugs
Lips chapped, face pale, body skinny and frail
His lips were dry, his face was pale, and his body became thin and weak
Tales of a married man whose life was stressed too much
Stories of a married man whose life was overwhelmed by stress
Had to resort to snortin drugs and such just to keep in touch
He had to turn to drug use in order to cope
with himself, his wife suin for half of the wealth (uhh)
He struggled with his own identity, while his wife filed a lawsuit to claim half of their assets
And all that shootin in his veins was gettin bad for his health
The drug injection was negatively impacting his well-being
His cards was dealt, methamphetamines on the shelf
He had been dealt a bad hand, with methamphetamines readily available
Smokin the creamery, the greatest thing the man ever felt
He started smoking drugs, which he believed gave him immense pleasure
Now he's high, pull over on the bridge ???
Now he's high, pulling over on a bridge
Ready to die, he took his last swig of Reynell
Prepared to die, he took his final sip of an alcoholic drink
A livin hell, he climbed on the rail then he yelled
A living hell, he climbed onto the rail and screamed
"God all my life I failed" as he slipped and fell, oh girl
"God, I have failed throughout my entire life," he said as he slipped and fell
Why'd you have to do me that way?
Why did you treat me like that?
I love you til this day
I still love you
Even stinks to think you're the one we used to stay
It's painful to remember that we used to be together
Girl, why'd you have to leave for so long?
Why did you leave for such a long time?
I'll never give you up
I will never let you go
Never seemed to act touchable, that was the start
You always seemed untouchable, but that's just the beginning
She was a gangsta ass bitch, the greatest of all time
She was a tough and influential woman, the best in her field
She took my heart and my mind, turned me to a life of crime
She captivated my emotions and thoughts, leading me into a criminal lifestyle
Now I'm, under pressure to impress her
Now I am under pressure to please her
I wake up, put on my bullet proof vestin
I wake up and immediately put on my bulletproof vest
grab my Smith & Wessin off the dresser
I take my Smith & Wesson gun from the dresser
then I, hop up in a chopped up rag Tre
Then I get into a modified, convertible car
When I, cross your path you're havin a bad day
When I encounter you, you will experience a series of unfortunate events
'cause I, make the automatic mag spray
Because I use a fully automatic firearm to shoot
Gimme the cash, she taught me to get mine the fast way
Give me the money, she taught me to acquire it quickly
I creep on ballers while they blaze joints
I secretly approach rich people while they are smoking marijuana
I'm snatchin caine boulders and jackin Range Rovers at gauge point
I steal cocaine and hijack Range Rovers at gunpoint
Under hypnosis, robbin the closest nigga
In a state of hypnotic trance, I am robbing the nearest person
The diagnosis - psychosis, the cirrhosis is from doses of liquor
The diagnosis is psychosis, and the liver damage (cirrhosis) is caused by excessive alcohol consumption
that I'm sippin by the picture, tryin to ditch ya
I am drinking alcohol in an attempt to forget about you
but when ever she get dug, the bitch'll be witcha for richer
But whenever she gets involved with drug use, she will be there for you when you have money
or poorer, through sickness and health
In both good times and bad, through sickness and health
Eyewitness, if I shake this mistress I can handle business myself
Believe me, if I can overcome this addiction, I can handle my own affairs
But I love her so much I'm stuck in her clutches
But I love her so much that I am trapped by her influence
I talk about her, can't walk without her, she's my crutches
I constantly talk about her, I can't function without her, she is my support
She showed a young nigga how to check grip
She taught a young man how to assess the strength of his enemies
Connectin me with the correct licks to collect chips
Connecting me with the right opportunities to make money
And if I leave her, no question I'm destined to hurt
And if I leave her, there is no doubt that I will experience pain
And she's the reason half of the homies are restin in dirt
She is the reason why many of my friends are now deceased
It's Crooked I next, I'll probably get dropped by some metal (some metal)
It's Crooked I's turn next, he will likely be killed by gunfire
Just for comin around my girl (who?), the ghetto (my girl)
Just for being associated with the dangerous neighborhood he lives in
I'm curbside, and my girl sellin graciously
I'm on the street corner, and my girlfriend is selling drugs confidently
Never no worries, and if Task kick, we skeet and scurry
No need to worry, if the police start acting up, we will run away
I'm posted up makin my squillion
I am standing in a specific location, making a large amount of money
My mind set - I don't stop til I get a million
My mindset is to keep going until I reach a million dollars
But I'm seein baby momma's and grandpas gettin double
However, I am witnessing young mothers and elderly people struggling financially
Legit, that ain't my problem 'cause I bubble
Legally, that is not my concern because I am financially successful
I always wonder why friends came back for mo' and mo'
I always wonder why my friends keep coming back for more and more
The high was fantastic, smelt like plastic but it's dope
The high from the drugs was incredible, even though it had a strange smell like plastic
Scope the area before I made moves, losin gains
I carefully observe my surroundings before taking action, so as not to lose what I have gained
was the up-and-downs in this so-called game but hey
There were ups and downs in this risky lifestyle, but hey
Take the punches and blows, put aside, the crack babies
Endure the hardships and setbacks, ignore the presence of drug-addicted babies
Dope fiend mommas and nasty hoes, peep
Mothers addicted to drugs and promiscuous women, take a look
I'm walkin around the spot with a bundle in my mouth
I am walking around with a large quantity of drugs hidden in my mouth
Yay leakin through the plastic in drastic amounts
Cocaine leaking through the plastic packaging in significant quantities
I'm feelin wide eyed, probably lookin like a tweaker
My eyes are wide open, I probably look like a drug addict
Spit the bundle in my palm, and tried to keep calm
I spat out the drugs from my mouth, and tried to remain calm
My dove shrunk down, to tens, I'm high off crack
The drug's effect diminished, making me feel less euphoric, but I am still under the influence of crack cocaine
and damn, it didn't really feel bad
And damn, it didn't actually feel bad
Started thinkin, this use to be a rich man high
I started thinking that this used to be the kind of high only wealthy people experienced
I gotta high drug tolerance so I'll give it a try
I have a high tolerance for drugs, so I decided to give it a try
Went home and did my thang, snatched a two hundred bundle for keeps
I went home and continued to use drugs, taking a two hundred dollar bundle for myself
The shit was so good I was Pookie for two weeks
The drugs were so powerful that I was fully consumed by addiction for two weeks, like the character Pookie in the movie New Jack City
Luckily, I bounced back, but I stopped sellin cream
Fortunately, I recovered from my addiction and stopped selling drugs
Now this is like one big dream, oh girl
Now this feels like one big dream, oh girl
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDRE BOOTH, ANTHONY DOUGLAS GILMOUR, GARRICK HUSBANDS, JEROLD D JR. ELLIS, MARLON LU'REE WILLIAMS
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I4NI Sounds
Crooked I is the most underated rapper of all time. He is top 5 simple.
Disagree and your misinformed.
But everybody slayed the track.
Crooked I GOAT
The Coin Shack
So true
Eduardo
I love Yukmouth's verse, pure gold, Crooked got it too
Dre gaming security
This that fire yuk crooked I and numskull killed this shit old school shit real hip hop🔥🔥🔥🔥
Frost
YUK KILLED IT....
AND YOU'RE RIGHT, THE SOUNDTRACK WAS DOPE, RARE CASE OF IT BEING BETTER THEN THE MOVIE
TheManAbove
The movie sucked, but the soundtrack ruled.
231rft
recorded this off the radio in 98 and didnt know the name of the song till now, had type 'all my life i failed as he slipped and fell oh well' in google,
Romen Pierce
One of my most fave songs of all time till this day!!!
stony montana
all 3 slap!!! one of my fav songs ever... come back 90s rap-please.
Marcos Medrano
Rns