Destiny
Mr Pookie Lyrics

Destiny, now can you tell me wha's tha meanin
Mr. Pookie wants to know the true meaning of destiny.

Where I'm goin in this life,its so trife,I get to skeemin and dreamin
He's unsure of where he's going in life, and it's causing him anxiety and prompting him to daydream and scheme.

Is thea a way I can make my route pay
He wonders if there's a way to make his path in life more lucrative.

Talkin bout tha shit I used to do back in tha day
He's considering reminiscing about his past actions as a way to make money.

But hey, times are hard and 4 me its get harder
His current circumstances are challenging, and things are getting even more difficult for him.

Got so many problems, they jus build up real quick like tarter
His problems are piling up quickly and becoming harder to deal with.

Avoid tha few, and jus hang wit tha crew, as if you didn't knew
He suggests avoiding problematic people and sticking with a supportive group, implying that this is common knowledge.

It be that Stoneycrook crew, its a hard life
He's part of the Stoneycrook crew, and acknowledges that their way of life can be difficult.

And its affectin me so strong, sleepin hea and sleepin thea
These circumstances are affecting him strongly, causing him to have an unstable living situation.

Not havin a place to call my home, this is wrong
He's upset because he doesn't have a stable home base.

I ain't neva had it hard like this
This is the most challenging situation he's faced in life.

But momma always told it would be a day like this
His mother had warned him that he might face difficulty in life at some point.

Dirty po shit, baby I can't do it too long
He's done with being in a difficult situation and needs to find a way out soon.

Cause I don had too much to stay down, gotta eat and stay strong
His drive to survive is now stronger than his will to give up.

Even though my brotha, he'll be thea through thick and thin
His brother will support him in any situation.

Won't be gon in tha wind, like so called friends
He trusts his brother more than he trusts so-called friends who might abandon him.

Pick up tha pen, let if flow like tha Trinity
He's suggesting that he should write honestly and freely like the three parts of the Christian Godhead (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).

Problems steady killin me, gotta get some ends in my vicinity
His problems are overwhelming him, and he needs to make money to improve his situation.

I'm in it deep, reep when I'm smashin on yo homies
He's involved in a troublesome situation with people he's close to and is benefiting from their illegal activities.

I didn't want to do it, me and my baby need some money
He didn't choose to get involved in this situation willingly, and is only doing it to support his child financially.

Hungry for this rap shit, phony, oh no, not this
He's passionate about his career in rap and doesn't want it to be affected by fake people or situations.

Wanted by tha po-po's, they won't get me, I'm too swift
He's on the police's radar but is confident in his ability to evade them.

Dip off to tha Cliff, K-Roc fiya up this splif
He's going to a specific location with his friend K-Roc to smoke marijuana and relax for a bit.

Ain't nobody pagin me, cut our pager off this hip, its a trip
He's not receiving any phone calls or messages and is paranoid that something is wrong.

Got some problems in my mind, rewind, so I can find it
K-Roc is mentally struggling and trying to find the root cause of his problems.

These niggaz need to realize, my team gon keep climbin
His team is determined to succeed and will continue to push towards their goals.

To find tha true meanin, haitian, devestation
They're searching for the meaning of life in a difficult environment.

Not knowin wha you're facin, can be a lifetime complication
Lacking awareness of your challenges and obstacles can cause long-term problems.

So I'm lacin, these blunts wit weed, keep my G's, right beside me
K-Roc uses marijuana to cope with his problems, and his friends are there to support him.

I dunno where danger is goin to find me
He's unsure where his next challenge will come from.

Behind these doors that's where I stay
He spends most of his time indoors because it's safer than being outside.

Wit a blunt up in my mouth and a cocked AK
He usually has a marijuana joint in his mouth and is ready to defend himself with a firearm if necessary.

And each day, I get tempted by these hoe ass niggaz
K-Roc faces temptation from women who might try to exploit him.

So-So ass niggaz, jus po ass niggaz
He's referring to problematic people who might try to drag him down.

And I been broke before playa, but I kept my dreamin
K-Roc has faced financial difficulties in the past but has held onto his aspirations.

And I ain't neva lettin it go 4 no goddamn cream
He won't sacrifice his dreams for material gain.

Now fuck a football team, fuck that shit, what this means
He's rejecting societal pressures to conform to certain expectations and values.

Is that I be damned if I'm 40 still servin these fiends
He's determined to find a way out of his current situation before he's much older.

And all tha shit I seen, wasn't no diamonds and pearls
He's seen many negative things in life, and none of them were easy or glamorous.

My destiny is to be blind from this fucked up world
He's suggesting that his purpose in life is to remain unjaded by the negative aspects of the world around him.

Still doin bad, but life is bout to change
Things are still difficult for him, but he's hopeful that his situation will improve soon.

My homie jus called me cause he was bout to lace tha game
His friend offered him a chance to participate in a lucrative situation.

You willin to rip it wit Tha Rockla and Tha Rap?
His friend is asking if he's willing to work together on this project.

Makin bread off wha you said, puttin Dallas on tha map
They hope to make money by showcasing their talents and represent their city of Dallas.

Say no mo, I'll be ready when tha time is right
He accepts his friend's offer but stresses that he needs to wait for the right moment.

Got to be patient in this game, but that's hard in life
He knows the importance of patience, but it's difficult to maintain in real life.

I got to fight, off hataz while I'm duckin tha laws
He has to fend off people who might try to sabotage him while also avoiding legal trouble.

Keep some money in my pocket, clothes, shoes and draws
He's trying to save money to improve his living situation, particularly his wardrobe.

Neva pause, if I do I might slip off wit tha lifeless
He can't afford to rest, or he might become as hopeless as those around him.

Beggin to tha Lord, bring me closer to tha brightness
He's praying for guidance and help to improve his situation.

How can I fight this?
He's questioning how he can overcome his current challenges.

A bag of weed, feelin loco wit my crooks, gotta skeem 4 cheese
He's acknowledging that he uses marijuana to cope with stress and is determined to scheme and make money.

My opportunity came so I grabbed it
He took advantage of the chance his friend offered him to improve his financial situation.

Now I see my future in tha mist of all tha bad shit
He's optimistic about his future despite the negative circumstances he's facing.

Hopin I don't pass it, tryin to keep a job and chill
He's worried he might miss out on future opportunities but is trying to maintain a stable life in the meantime.

But now thea's 2 things on my patience, have no time to live
He's feeling the pressure to succeed, and it's causing him to feel like he has no time for anything else in life.

Still feelin like I'm young, but I'm old enuff
He still feels youthful but acknowledges that he's no longer a kid anymore.

I must be trippin, get a hold of it, control tha stuff
He's feeling overwhelmed and needs to get control back over his life.

Leave tha lust of my dealin wit tha fools who want it
He's distancing himself from negative people who are only interested in using him for financial gain.

Keep on slangin though you'll find a betta way to get up on it
He acknowledges that drug dealing is dangerous and negative but is committed to improving his situation and finding a better way to make money.

Listen homie it won't last long, wait til yo cash gon
He's warning his friend that their situation might not last long, and they need to prepare for when it ends.

You gon be feelin bad cause you broke and you smash on
He warns that his friend will feel defeated if they're left broke and struggling after their situation ends.

No mo sackin and flippin burgers from scratch
He's determined to move on from menial and unfulfilling jobs.

I'm in tha studio, rippin up tracks
He's now pursuing a career in music and is passionate about creating and recording music.

Chorus [x4]
The chorus is repeated four times throughout the song, posing the question of what destiny truly means.