Let My Niggaz Live
Nas Lyrics


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Ayo let my niggas live
We show and prove get paper, catch me in the caper on shrooms yo
Let my niggas live
We real niggas that's God-body, challenge anything, make major moves
Let my niggas live
We giants, live off the land lions, post with iron, no pryin' rules
Let my niggas live, ayo let my niggas live
Handle your bid and kill no kids

Millionaire feat, whole family eat
Yo, y'all niggas is weak
Got a bird beak, chirp chirp speak
Kids that's rich that'll, run in your bitch and by the third week
Yo mark my word, me and my herb speak
That's that fire move like Schwinns yo
Invisible pens that write light, leave blends
Hit with the JF Kennedy shot
Smash with the Acapulco rifle got got
Bolt off, but got clocked
Legendary here, custom made it, shit bladed, word up
Design your alphabet, reps get graded
We in get-high saloons, big bag of shrooms, arm's length
Home of Allah's ten big rooms
So what we up in here, modelin large with rigorous moves
Exotic Gods bust my hammer at frauds
Call him a live merchant, dressed in all red, that's right y'all
Gucci jumper X-5, gettin more head

Let my niggas live
We show and prove get paper, catch me in the caper on shrooms yo
Let my niggas live
We real niggas that's God-body, challenge anything, make major moves
Let my niggas live
We giants, live off the land lions, post with iron, no pryin' rules
Let my niggas live, ayo let my niggas live
Handle your bid and kill no kids

I scream at the mirror, curse, askin God, "Why me?"
Run in the black church, gun in my hand, y'all try me
I'm God-son, son of man, son of Marcus Garvey
Rastafari irie, hail Haile Selassie
Police'll try to break us, but the streets raised us
It takes more than metal bars, we destined for ours
I hear murder plans from dopefiends, with elephant hands
Snots in they nostril, the blocks is hostile
There's no pots to piss in, Glocks is spittin'
Rocks cookin underground bodies stiffin, cops look at bird shit
Drop on the window pane, the oxygen is cocaine
It drove lots of men to die with no name
I been on boats, nut down throats, pee on bitches who famous
Pretty dick, puttin stitches in they anus
I'm the animal that Hugh Heffner created
The only nigga Sade dated, the most hated, Nas nigga

Let my niggas live
We show and prove get paper, catch me in the caper on shrooms yo
Let my niggas live
We real niggas that's God-body, challenge anything, make major moves
Let my niggas live
We giants, live off the land lions, post with iron, no pryin' rules
Let my niggas live, ayo let my niggas live
Handle your bid and kill no kids

Roughneck reppin' the set, bang 'em twice in the neck
C.O. flip and jerk the whole yard rec
Block vets, pop barettas, Glocks and tecs
You're no threat, gun talk, the language of the project
Checkin' shorty with the Black Tail stance, leapord pants
Yellin' fuck her man, makin' killings off her lap dance
Plus the young guns runnin the slums, funds is major
Drugged out, got you huntin for crumbs stuck to the razor
Semi-autos roar in the building hall
Symptoms of bloodsport, the slugs are still in wall
Call it a New York state of mind, gotta take mine
In the daytime, the Jakes'll hit ya forty-one times
So I live by the sword and obey hood laws
Make my team click like high heels on wood floors

Let my niggas live
We show and prove get paper, catch me in the caper on shrooms yo
Let my niggas live
We real niggas that's God-body, challenge anything, make major moves
Let my niggas live
We giants, live off the land lions, post with iron, no pryin' rules




Let my niggas live, ayo let my niggas live
Handle your bid and kill no kids

Overall Meaning

The song Let My Niggaz Live by Nas is a call to let the rapper and his crew, as well as other black people, live their lives peacefully without any unnecessary interference or violence. Nas starts off by saying to let his niggas live, showcasing the importance of the value of life. He then goes on to highlight the success of his crew, mentioning their financial prosperity and ability to make major moves. Nas then asserts their dominance, emphasizing the strength and power of his team, stating that they are giants who can live off the land and hold weapons without any interference from outsiders.


Throughout the song, Nas also delves into societal issues affecting black people, such as the lack of opportunities and the oppressive nature of the police force. He mentions how the streets raised them and how they are destined for success, and he speaks about the violence and drugs that are prevalent in their neighborhoods. In the final verse, Nas talks about the violence that can occur in jail, emphasizing the need for his team to stay in line and avoid killing anyone while theyโ€™re behind bars.


Overall, Let My Niggaz Live reflects on the challenges that Nas and his crew and other black people face while trying to live their lives, emphasizing the importance of staying alive and safe.


Line by Line Meaning

Ayo let my niggas live
Give my friends a chance to survive


We show and prove get paper, catch me in the caper on shrooms yo
We make money by proving ourselves and don't mind taking risks while under the influence of psychedelic drugs


We real niggas that's God-body, challenge anything, make major moves
We are confident individuals with a deep understanding of spirituality; we confidently take on any challenge and make big decisions


We giants, live off the land lions, post with iron, no pryin' rules
We are powerful figures that survive by being self-sufficient and not meddling in each other's affairs


Handle your bid and kill no kids
Do your time in jail without causing trouble and don't harm innocent bystanders


Millionaire feat, whole family eat
Although I am rich, my entire family is eating well


Yo, y'all niggas is weak
You all lack strength and courage


Got a bird beak, chirp chirp speak
You talk too much like a bird


Kids that's rich that'll, run in your bitch and by the third week
Rich kids can easily steal your girl and she'll cheat on you in no time


Yo mark my word, me and my herb speak
Trust me, what I say while smoking weed is important


That's that fire move like Schwinns yo
I'm moving fast and furiously like a Schwinn bicycle on fire


Invisible pens that write light, leave blends
I write with a stealthy and creative approach that blends in seamlessly


Hit with the JF Kennedy shot
I was shot at a critical moment, just like JFK


Smash with the Acapulco rifle got got
I got hit with a powerful Acapulco rifle and died


Bolt off, but got clocked
I tried to run away but still got caught


Legendary here, custom made it, shit bladed, word up
I am a legend in this game and I have my own unique style that sets me apart from others


Design your alphabet, reps get graded
Craft your own unique approach and your reputation will ultimately be judged by others


We in get-high saloons, big bag of shrooms, arm's length
We are in a safe and hidden place where we can use drugs in peace and with lots of them


Home of Allah's ten big rooms
We are in a place that's protected by Allah with ten big, comfortable rooms


So what we up in here, modelin large with rigorous moves
We're just hanging out here, but living life large and making bold moves


Exotic Gods bust my hammer at frauds
My divine power helps me expose and destroy criminals


Call him a live merchant, dressed in all red, that's right y'all
He's a successful businessman who wears all-red clothing


Gucci jumper X-5, gettin more head
He wears Gucci jumpers and drives an X-5, while also enjoying oral sex


I scream at the mirror, curse, askin God, "Why me?"
I yell and curse at the mirror, questioning why God would make things difficult for me


Run in the black church, gun in my hand, y'all try me
I'm not afraid to bring a gun into a church and confront anyone who wants to test me


I'm God-son, son of man, son of Marcus Garvey
I am the son of God, human, and also the ideological descendant of Marcus Garvey


Rastafari irie, hail Haile Selassie
I am a follower of Rastafari, and give praise to Haile Selassie


Police'll try to break us, but the streets raised us
The police may try to oppress us, but we grew up in the streets and that's what made us strong


It takes more than metal bars, we destined for ours
We are not afraid of being locked up and separated by metal bars; we have a future that's greater than that


I hear murder plans from dopefiends, with elephant hands
I overhear drug addicts talking about killing people with their huge hands


Snots in they nostril, the blocks is hostile
They have snotty noses and the environment around them is very dangerous


There's no pots to piss in, Glocks is spittin'
There are no functioning toilets, and people are also firing guns


Rocks cookin underground bodies stiffin, cops look at bird shit
Dead bodies are being hidden underground, and the police are too busy looking at bird droppings


Drop on the window pane, the oxygen is cocaine
There is cocaine residue on the window sill, and the very air we breathe is laced with it


It drove lots of men to die with no name
The drug addiction has caused many people to die anonymously


I been on boats, nut down throats, pee on bitches who famous
I have had sexual encounters on boats and I have also urinated on famous women


Pretty dick, puttin stitches in they anus
I have a good-looking penis that's capable of causing tears and injuries during anal sex


I'm the animal that Hugh Heffner created
I am a wild and lustful creature, similar to the kind of men Hugh Hefner would attract


The only nigga Sade dated, the most hated, Nas nigga
I am the only man Sade has ever been interested in dating, and as a result, I am also heavily disliked by others


Roughneck reppin' the set, bang 'em twice in the neck
I represent a group of tough fighters who attack their opponents by striking them twice in the neck


C.O. flip and jerk the whole yard rec
A correctional officer gets angry and causes chaos in the prison yard recreation area


Block vets, pop barettas, Glocks and tecs
Veteran gang members use powerful weapons such as Berettas, Glocks, and TEC-9s


You're no threat, gun talk, the language of the project
You are not a danger to us; people who talk about guns are common in our environment


Checkin' shorty with the Black Tail stance, leapord pants
I am checking out a girl who's standing in a certain way and has leopard-patterned pants


Yellin' fuck her man, makin' killings off her lap dance
I am yelling disparaging remarks about her boyfriend while making money off her suggestive dance moves


Plus the young guns runnin the slums, funds is major
Young gang members are in control of the neighborhood, with access to a lot of money


Drugged out, got you huntin for crumbs stuck to the razor
The drugs have consumed you and now you're desperately searching for crumbs of drugs stuck to a razor blade


Semi-autos roar in the building hall
Gunshots are heard loudly in the hallway


Symptoms of bloodsport, the slugs are still in wall
The wall is still pierced and stained with blood from a violent confrontation


Call it a New York state of mind, gotta take mine
This is the mentality and way of life in New York, so I will defend myself and take what's mine


In the daytime, the Jakes'll hit ya forty-one times
The police will not hesitate to shoot you forty-one times in broad daylight


So I live by the sword and obey hood laws
I survive by being aggressive and following the unwritten laws of the neighborhood


Make my team click like high heels on wood floors
My team is strong and coordinated, with a distinct sound that's recognizable like high heels clicking on a wooden floor




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CLIFFORD SMITH, JASON HUNTER, NASIR JONES, ROBERT F. DIGGS

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