Destiny
Mr. Universe Lyrics
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Destiny, now can you tell me wha's tha meanin
Where I'm goin in this life,its so trife,I get to skeemin and dreamin
Is thea a way I can make my route pay
Talkin bout tha shit I used to do back in tha day
But hey, times are hard and 4 me its get harder
Got so many problems, they jus build up real quick like tarter
Avoid tha few, and jus hang wit tha crew, as if you didn't knew
And its affectin me so strong, sleepin hea and sleepin thea
Not havin a place to call my home, this is wrong
I ain't neva had it hard like this
But momma always told it would be a day like this
Dirty po shit, baby I can't do it too long
Cause I don had too much to stay down, gotta eat and stay strong
Even though my brotha, he'll be thea through thick and thin
Won't be gon in tha wind, like so called friends
Pick up tha pen, let if flow like tha Trinity
Problems steady killin me, gotta get some ends in my vicinity
I'm in it deep, reep when I'm smashin on yo homies
I didn't want to do it, me and my baby need some money
Hungry for this rap shit, phony, oh no, not this
Wanted by tha po-po's, they won't get me, I'm too swift
Dip off to tha Cliff, K-Roc fiya up this splif
Ain't nobody pagin me, cut our pager off this hip, its a trip
Chorus[x4]
Wha is my Destiny? Tell me
[K-Roc]
Got some problems in my mind, rewind, so I can find it
These niggaz need to realize, my team gon keep climbin
To find tha true meanin, haitian, devestation
Not knowin wha you're facin, can be a lifetime complication
So I'm lacin, these blunts wit weed, keep my G's, right beside me
I dunno where danger is goin to find me
Behind these doors that's where I stay
Wit a blunt up in my mouth and a cocked AK
And each day, I get tempted by these hoe ass niggaz
So-So ass niggaz, jus po ass niggaz
And I been broke before playa, but I kept my dreamin
And I ain't neva lettin it go 4 no goddamn cream
Now fuck a football team, fuck that shit, what this means
Is that I be damned if I'm 40 still servin these fiends
And all tha shit I seen, wasn't no diamonds and pearls
My destiny is to be blind from this fucked up world
Nigga!!!!!!
Chorus[x4]
[Mr. Pookie]
Still doin bad, but life is bout to change
My homie jus called me cause he was bout to lace tha game
You willin to rip it wit Tha Rockla and Tha Rap?
Makin bread off wha you said, puttin Dallas on tha map
Say no mo, I'll be ready when tha time is right
Got to be patient in this game, but that's hard in life
I got to fight, off hataz while I'm duckin tha laws
Keep some money in my pocket, clothes, shoes and draws
Neva pause, if I do I might slip off wit tha lifeless
Beggin to tha Lord, bring me closer to tha brightness
How can I fight this?
A bag of weed, feelin loco wit my crooks, gotta skeem 4 cheese
My opportunity came so I grabbed it
Now I see my future in tha mist of all tha bad shit
Hopin I don't pass it, tryin to keep a job and chill
But now thea's 2 things on my patience, have no time to live
Still feelin like I'm young, but I'm old enuff
I must be trippin, get a hold of it, control tha stuff
Leave tha lust of my dealin wit tha fools who want it
Keep on slangin though you'll find a betta way to get up on it
Listen homie it won't last long, wait til yo cash gon
You gon be feelin bad cause you broke and you smash on
No mo sackin and flippin burgers from scratch
I'm in tha studio, rippin up tracks
Chorus [x4]
In "Destiny", both Mr. Pookie and K-Roc explore the theme of struggling to find one's place in the world. Mr. Pookie reflects on how difficult his life has been and how he dreams of making a living through his music. He expresses the desperation that he has felt, as he sleeps anywhere and everywhere while moving from place to place. He had promised his mother that a day would come when he would need to endure pain, and he is now going through that moment. K-Roc echos a similar sentiment, expressing that life is full of problems and that you can face lifetime complications if you don’t know what you’re facing, given that he refers that tough moments will always come. K-Roc continues to explain that he has been tempted by others to step down to their level or engage in illegal practices, but he is determined to stay true to his dream of making music.
Some of the main themes explored in this song include struggle, temptation, resistance, and hope. It highlights how sometimes, getting to where you want to be in life can be extremely hard, and often, people find themselves tempted to give up or take a shortcut. However, Mr. Pookie and K-Roc offer the message that as difficult as things may seem, you should not give up on your dreams of achieving your goals. They both remain hopeful that things will work out in the end, and that if they keep grinding, they will eventually make it in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Destiny, now can you tell me wha's tha meanin
Mr. Universe is questioning the meaning of destiny in his life, wondering where he is headed and what the future holds.
Where I'm goin in this life,its so trife,I get to skeemin and dreamin
He feels directionless in life and struggles to make ends meet, leading him to scheme and dream about ways to change his situation.
Is thea a way I can make my route pay
He is looking for a way to make his path in life profitable and successful.
Talkin bout tha shit I used to do back in tha day
He reminisces about his past life experiences and how they could potentially help him in his current situation.
But hey, times are hard and 4 me its get harder
He acknowledges that his current situation is becoming increasingly tough and challenging.
Got so many problems, they jus build up real quick like tarter
His issues and obstacles are piling up quickly, making it hard for him to cope and manage.
Avoid tha few, and jus hang wit tha crew, as if you didn't knew
To cope with his problems, he finds solace in sticking with his close circle of friends and avoiding others.
It be that Stoneycrook crew, its a hard life
He extols the virtues of his close-knit community, even if life is tough and challenging for them.
And its affectin me so strong, sleepin hea and sleepin thea
His problems are affecting him deeply, making it hard for him to find a stable place to sleep.
Not havin a place to call my home, this is wrong
He feels wronged by not having a stable and safe place to call his own.
I ain't neva had it hard like this
He acknowledges that he has never faced such significant challenges in his life before.
But momma always told it would be a day like this
Despite his troubles, he remembers his mother's words, warning him that one day he would face such difficulties.
Dirty po shit, baby I can't do it too long
He is tired of living in poverty and acknowledged that he cannot continue to do so for much longer.
Cause I don had too much to stay down, gotta eat and stay strong
He is motivated to get back on his feet and stay strong so that he can provide for himself and survive.
Even though my brotha, he'll be thea through thick and thin
He acknowledges the support and loyalty of his brother even during the hardest times.
Won't be gon in tha wind, like so called friends
He contrasts the loyalty of his brother with the flakiness of supposed friends who abandon him when things get tough.
Pick up tha pen, let if flow like tha Trinity
He turns to writing and expressing himself through music to cope with his troubles and find clarity.
Problems steady killin me, gotta get some ends in my vicinity
He recognizes that his problems are taking a toll on him and needs to make money to survive.
I'm in it deep, reep when I'm smashin on yo homies
He is involved in dangerous situations like robberies to make money, putting himself in harm's way.
I didn't want to do it, me and my baby need some money
He justifies his criminal actions by the need to provide for his child and family.
Got some problems in my mind, rewind, so I can find it
K-Roc also struggles with his challenges, attempting to sort through his complicated situation.
Not knowin wha you're facin, can be a lifetime complication
He stresses the difficulty of facing problems and challenges without a clear idea of what they are.
And I ain't neva lettin it go 4 no goddamn cream
He will not give up on his dreams and aspirations for the sake of money or material possessions.
My destiny is to be blind from this fucked up world
K-Roc fears that his fate is to remain ignorant and unaware of the world's corruption and problems.
Still doin bad, but life is bout to change
Despite his struggles, K-Roc remains optimistic that his life will improve soon.
You willin to rip it wit Tha Rockla and Tha Rap?
He is inviting others to join him and his community in their struggle to rise up.
Makin bread off wha you said, puttin Dallas on tha map
He sees the potential to create something bigger and more meaningful through the power of music and expression.
I must be trippin, get a hold of it, control tha stuff
He acknowledges that he might be confused at times but needs to take control of his life and his problems.
Leave tha lust of my dealin wit tha fools who want it
He turns away from the temptations and distractions of his past life and criminal dealings.
Keep on slangin though you'll find a betta way to get up on it
He urges others who are stuck in difficult situations to stay resilient and keep searching for a better way out.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FOREST HAIRSTON
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