My Homies
MR. SERV-ON Lyrics

When will I see my friends
The singer is lamenting the fact that they haven't seen their friends in a long time and they miss them.

as the time go I could never
The singer acknowledges that as time goes by, it becomes increasingly difficult to see their friends for various reasons.

in this time lord I need some
The singer is expressing that they need their friends now more than ever before, but for some reason, they are not able to be with them.

Have you ever tried to count every raindrop
The artist is using a rhetorical question to introduce the idea that they once attempted to count every loved one or friend that they have lost or is not around.

before it hit the ground probably not better yet
The artist suggests that it's unlikely that anyone has attempted to count raindrops, but the idea of it is easier than counting loved ones or friends that are no longer around.

count every love one or friend that ain't around I did
The singer confirms that they did indeed try to count every loved one or friend that they have lost or is not around.

hopin that the time it took it would ease my troubles in the end
The singer hoped that by taking the time to count their loved ones and friends, it would somehow ease their pain and troubles in the end.

all I got was to many tears an my reflection in a puddle
Despite their efforts to count their loved ones and friends, the artist only ended up with tears and sorrow, represented by their reflection in a puddle.

sometimes I just want to stand in the rain and look up
The artist suggests that sometimes they just want to stand in the rain and look up, as if searching for answers from a higher power.

with my arms open hopin God could tell me why babies die
The artist expresses their desire to understand why tragic events like the death of infants occur and why God allows it to happen.

why my cousin Fish keep smokin, mama told me say a prayer
The singer questions why their cousin continues to smoke despite the health risks, and their mother advises them to pray for guidance and understanding.

and it'll ease the pain you think Mouse before he died at lease smile and said his son name
The artist reflects on a scene where Mouse, before dying, smiled and said his son's name, suggesting that finding joy in memories of loved ones can help ease the pain of their loss.

I'd give anything if I could hear my Aunt Gussie curse me out
The singer longs for the presence of their Aunt Gussie, who has passed away, and even her usual foul-mouthed insults would be a welcome reminder of her.

Auntee if you see Randall tell him his pad holdin up and hold me a place in his new house
The singer addresses their Aunt Gussie and asks her to pass on a message to their friend Randall, updating him on the status of their old house and asking him to hold a place for them in his new house.

cause so many nights I look at my Dun and ask myself what's the purpose
The singer reflects on their own life and questions the purpose of their existence, likely due to the loss of loved ones and the constant struggles they face.

its been a long time since I been to church is that reason enough to hurt us
The artist questions if their lack of attendance at church is the reason that they and their loved ones must suffer so much in life.

they told my cousin he got HIV known he facin death he walk around with a smile
The artist reflects on the resilience of their cousin, who has been diagnosed with HIV and is facing death, yet still walks around with a smile on his face.

every Sunday he praisein a thought he still Gods child
The singer admires their cousin's devotion to God and his continued faith even in the face of death.

and mama lost a nephew and a sister in the same year and never once I saw her just lay down, give up and shed a tear
The singer praises their mother's strength in the face of losing a nephew and a sister in the same year, and notes that they have never seen her give up or show signs of defeat.

See Steve in North Carolina lil brother Tony had five mouths to feed
The artist introduces the story of Steve in North Carolina and his brother Tony, who is struggling to provide for his five children.

God did Joeys killers know that before they shot him to his knees
The artist reflects on the senseless killing of Joey and wonders if his killers knew of the impact it would have on his loved ones and community.

God please tell me I'ma I a good father my daughter a week old
The artist reaches out to God and asks for guidance as a new father, questioning if he is doing right by his daughter who is only a week old.

and it seem like I'm runnin my last and final race if derall and Ken not to busy send a little sunshine to they lonely brothers face
The singer feels like they are out of options and nearing the end of their struggles, but hopes that their friends Derall and Ken can provide them with some comfort and happiness in the meantime.

I know everybody they die for a reason
The artist acknowledges that everyone has a reason for dying, even if it is not always clear or just.

you think my cousin Chuck with his last breath wanted a hit of Gin before leaven
The singer reflects on the final moments of their cousin Chuck's life, wondering if even in his last moments, he wanted to indulge in something he enjoyed, like a hit of gin.

or if Momo was still liven my family wouldn't look at each other with so much hate we'd all be speakin Shhh!!
The singer reflects on the positive impact that their deceased loved one, Momo, had on their family and how they would all be at peace if he were still alive.

Fat rube mama never got to enjoy grandkids homie
The singer notes the sadness that their friend Fat Rube's mother never got to experience the joy of having grandchildren.

I know its hard when your son ask to see his their other grandmother and where she live
The artist empathizes with the difficulty their friend may be facing when their son asks to see his other grandmother.

I go to the Cemetery and it seem like the only place I find peace
The artist notes that the cemetery is the only place where they can find peace and solace in the memories of their lost loved ones.

do you really believe a man when he let out of jail he really free
The singer questions if a man is truly free when they are released from prison, noting the societal limitations and prejudices they may encounter.

I think if I was a bird I wouldn't fly away cause for some reason I think everybody I love would come back and I'd be to far to come back to enjoy dat Day
The singer reflects on the idea of flight and suggests that if they were a bird, they wouldn't fly away, fearing that all the people they love would return but they would be too far away to enjoy their time together.

Shhh! Dear God when I'm standin alone in the dark Hmm! it might seem like I'm a drunk or even if I'm not so what
The artist addresses God and notes that when they are alone, it may seem like they are drunk or not in their right mind, but it doesn't matter as they are just speaking honestly.

I'm sayin just talkin to you tellin you what I fell every mother that lost somebody ease they pain please
The artist is reaching out to God, asking Him to ease the pain of every mother who has lost someone.

you know If I could give a part of me just to do that then do what you got to do to take it
The artist expresses their willingness to give a part of themselves to ease the pain of others and trusts that God will use it as needed.

you know all these kids out there without fathers you know let their father become a man and take care of that
The singer asks for God's help in guiding absentee fathers to become better men and take care of their children.

and every mother other there that's alone pregnant or either on drugs or what ever ease all they problems and the troubles in they mind
The artist asks for God's intervention for mothers who are alone, pregnant or struggling with drug addiction, hoping that their problems and worries can be eased.

you know let'em find God cause you know I'm not the perfect one
The singer asks God to guide those in need towards Him, acknowledging that they themselves are not perfect.

I miss church a lot Hay you know and you know what I'm feelin you know I don't miss my prayers
The singer confesses that they miss going to church, but they still pray and connect with God in their own way.

and my moms she been through so much you know just let her smile once
The singer asks for God's help in allowing their mother to experience happiness despite all the hardships she has been through.

and all these homies out there that's still bangin you know you lose a homey close yo eyes put your head down and think about it
The artist acknowledges their friends who are still involved in gang activity and suggests taking a moment to remember those who they have lost because of it.

you know cause if you go out here and take another you know somebody might come back and take yours and then you'll be filling the same way
The artist notes that if someone were to harm another person, the same fate could befall them, causing them to feel the same level of pain and loss.