Dear Summer
Memphis Bleek & Jay-Z Lyrics

Dear summer I know you're gonna miss me
Summer, I realize that we have had a great time together, but I know you will miss me when I am gone.

For we been together like Nike Airs and crisp tees
We have been inseparable, like the perfect combination of shoes and clothes.

S dots with polo fleeces
I dress in my own personal style, with my S Dot sneakers and Polo fleeces.

Purple label shit with the logo secret
I wear exclusive high-end clothing from Purple Label, with their secret logo.

Gimme couple years, shit I might just sneak in
I plan to keep working hard and improving myself, and may eventually make it into the upper echelon.

A couple words and like peaches and herb
I can make a few significant moves, like the duo Peaches and Herb, and make a big impact.

We'll be reunited and it feels so hood
When I am successful again, we will come back together in a way that feels true to our roots.

Have the whole world saying "How you still so good?"
People will be amazed at how well I have aged and how much I have accomplished.

Well I do this in my slumber summer
I am so good at this, I could do it in my sleep.

I ain't none of these half-assed newcomers, you know how I do summer
I am not like these other inexperienced artists, you know my style and my skills.

I drop heat, when you bring the sun up
I release hot music when the sun rises, bringing new energy to the game.

The combo make niggas act up, I pick the gun up
My style and music make people act out of control, so I have to be ready to defend myself.

Niggas back up; they know I'm not no frontier
People know not to mess with me, because I am not new to this.

I don't talk shit, I just flip it un' ya
Instead of talking negatively about others, I turn their words against them in a clever way.

Sorry Lance, I'm just trying to advance my quotes
I am not trying to insult anyone, I am just trying to improve my own lyrical abilities.

I ain't making you the butt of my jokes
I am not trying to make anyone the target of my humor or ridicule.

But let's not stray from what I came to say
But let's not forget the real reason I am speaking to you.

To my beloved, think we need some time away
Summer, I think we need to take a break from each other.

They say if you love it, you should let it out its cage
When you care about something, you should give it freedom and let it explore new options.

And fuck it, if it comes back you know it's there to stay
If that thing comes back to you after being let go, it means it truly belongs with you forever.

It's tugging, at my heart, but this time apart is needed
Although it is difficult to be apart, this distance is necessary for growth and change.

From the public, who should've gave me the pulits'
I feel like the public should have recognized me with awards like the Pulitzer Prize for my talent and success.

Instead gave me they ass to kiss
Instead, they showed me disrespect and made me kiss their butts.

But you know me, thugging 'til the casket dips
But you know me, I will continue to fight and be successful until the end of my life.

But still shine light down on all my peers
Despite the struggles I face, I will still uplift and support my fellow artists.

I know they weird, some queer, I still want them to share
I know some of them may be strange or different, but I still want them to be a part of our community and share their art.

And all the success I received, I know you can't believe
I am aware that some people may doubt or underestimate my success.

I still love 'em but they don't love me
Although I have love for people who may not reciprocate it, I am disappointed in their lack of support and respect for me.

They like the drunk uncle in your family
They are like that one uncle who always gets drunk and acts embarrassingly at family gatherings.

You know they lame, you feel ashamed, but you love 'em the same
They may be uncool and make you feel embarrassed, but you still have love for them as family or friends.

It's like when niggas make subliminal records
It is like when other artists make passive-aggressive songs, trying to diss me without saying my name.

If it ain't directed directly at me, I don't respect it
If they are not man enough to say it to my face, I do not respect their attempts to insult or undermine me.

You don't really want it with Hov, for the record
You do not want to start a beef or disagreement with me, for the record.

I put a couple careers on hold, you could be next kid
I have ended the careers of other artists who tried to mess with me, so you may be next if you try to cross me.

Keep entering the danger sone
If you keep pushing me, you are entering into dangerous territory.

You gon' make that boy Hov put your name in a song
If you keep causing problems or trying to start fights, I will have to call you out in one of my songs to set you straight.

If you that hungry for fame, motherfucker come on
If you are that desperate for attention and fame, then bring it on and face the consequences.

Say when, take ten paces and spin
Let's settle this face to face, like a classic western showdown.

But on another note, 'bout to take another vaca'
But back to the subject at hand, I am about to take another vacation.

On another boat, goddamn a motherfucker rode
I am living the good life now, on another level from where I started.

His way out the hood, and I pray that I stay out for good
I have worked hard to get out of the hood, and I hope to never go back.

But any day you know a nigga could
However, I am aware that anything could happen and I could end up back where I started.

Try and play like he Suge, then I gotta play like Dutch Schults
If someone tries to act like Suge Knight and intimidate me, I will have to respond like Dutch Schultz and defend myself with violence.

You pass the dutchie, I blast you, trust me
If you try to pass off a fake blunt, I will shoot you for disrespecting me.

Niggas can't fuck with me
No one can mess with me or take me down.

I'm in a good mood, you lucky, I got a good groove
I am feeling good today, and you are lucky to be around me right now.

And I ain't trying to fuck my thing up
I am not trying to ruin my current success and momentum.

But I will lay down a couple green bucks, get you cleaned up
But if you try to mess with me, I will pay someone to take you out and eliminate the threat.

Now I'm Pulp Fiction, Colt four-fifth and
I am like a character from Pulp Fiction, with my weapon of choice being a Colt .45 pistol.

Young niggag that blast for me (blasphemy), no religion
I am young and willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means acting against religious beliefs or morals.

Listen here summer baby, I just believe it's the right thing to do
Summer, I am talking to you and explaining that I think it is best for us to take some time apart.

I got a brand new bitch, corporate America
I have a new opportunity with corporate America, and I need to focus on that for a while.

She showing me a lot of action right now
This new opportunity is providing me with a lot of work and success at the moment.

And I know you put me on my feet and all, but
Summer, I appreciate everything you have done for me, but it is time for me to move on.

I mean, it's time for me to grow
I need to continue to grow and evolve as an artist and as a person.

You gotta let me go baby, you gotta let me go
I am asking you to let me go and pursue this new opportunity, even though it is difficult for both of us.

I'm done for now, so one for now
I am finished speaking for now, so this is the end of our conversation.

Possibly forever, we had fun together
This may be the end of our relationship for good, but we had a great time together while it lasted.

But like all good things, we must come to an end
However, like all good things, our time together must eventually end.

Please show the same love to my friends
Please continue to show love and support to the other artists and people in my life who matter to me.

Dear summer
Once again, I am addressing and saying goodbye to you, summer.