Family
Nas and Mobb Deep Lyrics

Dunn you fam to me, and only family
You are like family to me, and only those who are truly family can get close to me.

That can get that close to me
Only my family can have such a deep connection with me.

Keep it type strong
We maintain a strong bond and support each other.

Blowing green that's keeping us going
We smoke marijuana to help us cope and keep moving forward.

Unconditional love showing
Our love for each other is unwavering and unconditional.

Yo, yo, yo, yo
Hey, hey, hey, hey

Forty decide, on the First side right
Representing Forty Projects, on the First side of Queensbridge, right?

Me and my Dunns come from the slums
My friends and I come from impoverished neighborhoods.

You can't take the slums out my Dunns
The experiences of growing up in the slums will always be a part of us.

And that's how it is, that's how we live
Our rough upbringing is a fundamental aspect of our lives.

Sometimes I find myself wearing the same shit for days
Occasionally, I don't care enough to change my clothes for days.

Not caring, bout what they gon' think or say
I have no concern about others' opinions or judgments.

I got that, 'I don't give a fuck' in me, it's stuck in me
I possess an unwavering attitude of indifference and rebellion.

That's how I 'vantage over y'all niggas, y'all too pretty
This mindset gives me an advantage over those who are too concerned with appearances.

We too gritty, like Sanford and Son (what)
We are rough and unrefined, just like the characters in the TV show Sanford and Son.

Too grimy like Pigpen with jewels on
Our style is dirty, just like Pigpen from Peanuts, but we still wear jewelry.

See we the top rap niggas, the Q-Dogs
We are the best rap artists, representing the Q-Dogs fraternity.

You got a lot of nerve, putting out them songs
You have audacity to release those songs.

Knowing that my niggas come strong, so let's get it on
Despite your knowledge of our talent, you still want to compete.

We just getting warm, Operation 'Quiet Storm'
We are just getting started, like a secret operation called 'Quiet Storm'.

Silent wars or we silence the fours
We engage in secretive conflicts or suppress opponents.

Half P and I's got it in the smash for sure
Half P and I are confident in our superior skills.

Now it's movies and soundtracks
We are now involved in making movies and creating soundtracks.

This is where your career stop at
For you, this is as far as your career can go.

I'm like a dictionary, y'all rappers exam me
I am like a dictionary, rappers test their knowledge against mine.

You ballet? They read your obituary, in front your family
You play around? They will announce your death in front of your loved ones.

You should idolize Nas in the flesh
You should venerate and respect Nas while he is still alive.

Don't wait til I'm dead, to say I was the best, no doubt
Don't wait until I'm no longer alive to acknowledge that I was the greatest, without a doubt.

We shot hoops with coat hangers, got loot with dope-slangers
We made do with limited resources, played basketball with coat hangers, and earned money with drug dealers.

Sold soap to strangers, joked with danger
We sold drugs to unfamiliar people and laughed in the face of danger.

Rob prostitutes, dodge cops in hot pursuit
We robbed sex workers and evaded police in high-speed chases.

Bought weight from rosters, travel hot routes
We purchased narcotics from suppliers and traveled through risky routes.

O.T. commute back and forth
We regularly traveled out of state for illegal activities.

Tell shorty get that package off
Instruct someone to deliver and collect a package.

Fuck being trapped up North, being told where to eat and shit
We refuse to be imprisoned in the Northern United States, where authorities control our every move.

Caught a case then I beat the shit
I faced criminal charges but emerged victorious.

Thieves on the block flash badges, nylon jackets
Corrupt police officers on the streets display their badges and wear plainclothes to disguise their true intentions.

Big white boys with guns yelling, 'Freeze black kids!'
Powerful white individuals with firearms shout at black children to stop and submit.

Got my niggas in the pen, eating octopus
My incarcerated friends are consuming unusual and expensive meals like octopus.

Wishing they was on the blocks with us
They long to be back on the streets with us.

To watch me and P do it (uh) put the heat to it (uh)
To witness us in action, executing our plans and facing danger.

Put it out, first day, the whole street knew it
We made our presence known immediately and gained attention from the entire neighborhood.

Bitches, hold they pussies and bop to the music
Women protect themselves and dance to the rhythm of our music.

And think deep to it, now who the truest?
They contemplate the meaning behind our lyrics, determining who is the most genuine.

Dirty fingernails, reachin in my pocket pullin knots out
Engaging in illicit activities, digging into my pockets and extracting bundles of cash.

I daydream of better days, in different ways
I imagine a future with improved circumstances, exploring various possibilities.

Out this lifestyle we live, iced out with the big fifth
Escape from our current dangerous lifestyle and indulge in luxury with expensive jewelry and firearms.

That's why the burnt leather lean to the left
Hence, my worn-out leather accessories tilt towards the left side.

Even though we gained cash on fish
Despite our financial gains, we do not forget where we came from.

I'm trapped on reason bein we ain't all rich
My situation is frustrating because we haven't all achieved wealth.

And I'ma be that same nigga for the door
Regardless, I will remain true to myself until the end.

And I'ma still walk the same path, we soon clash
I will continue following the same journey, even if it leads to conflict.

We get stacks, you do the math
We accumulate large sums of money, while you try to figure out how.

We pound niggas out, walk away and laugh
We physically beat up individuals, then casually leave while finding amusement in their defeat.

Fresh from out the lab, P and Nastradamus kid
Emerging from the recording studio, this is Prodigy and Nas collaborating.

Rap niggaz shit they drawers
Other rappers become frightened and lose control of their bodily functions.

Yo they probably did
Yes, they most likely experienced the aforementioned fear.

I air condition y'all niggas, my prediction is you rewind this
I make you feel uncomfortable and scared, and I predict that you will replay this song.

Your highness, Q-Boro's finest
Referring to himself as royalty, Nas is the best from Queensbridge.

Click your Timbs three times, the wizard is Nas
By clicking your Timberland boots three times, you summon the magical prowess of Nas.

Grant you a wish, you get rich while listening hard
Nas, as a metaphorical wizard, can fulfill desires, such as becoming wealthy, if you listen attentively.

To my thugs in the prison yard, bench-pressing 200 pounds and up
A message to his fellow incarcerated individuals who are maintaining their strength by lifting heavy weights.

Feeling like you down on your luck
They may feel unfortunate and hopeless.

Raise up, I feel your pain, hit the law library
Stay strong, I understand your suffering, and utilize the prison library to educate yourself on the law.

Appeal the game, all eyes on me
Fight against the injustices, as everyone is watching closely.

Restrained from, being looked at, as uncivilized
Working to break free from the stereotype of being perceived as socially uncultured or savage.

We epitomize thug song, y'all niggas get mad
We exemplify the essence of thug life, making other rappers angry.

Jealous rappers is puss, ain't got no style
Competing rappers are envious and lack individuality.

No heart and no look, shook
They have no courage, no distinct appearance, and are easily intimidated.

Get stole on, my niggas move right in the moonlight
They get physically beaten up, while my companions remain elusive in the darkness.

Y'all niggas get done, I pee on them son, they a small issue
Other rappers get defeated, and I degrade them as insignificant problems.

We too official, blue steel pistols
We are legitimate and authentic, armed with powerful firearms.

Teflon vests, it's no contest we hit you
Protected by bulletproof vests, we easily defeat any opponent without a challenge.

Yeah you know what I'm sayin? Not for nothing baby
Do you understand what I'm saying? I'm expressing my thoughts, not meaning to offend.

You know what I'm sayin want to give a shout out to my peoples
I would like to acknowledge and send greetings to my friends and associates.

You know what I mean? Gamble, Ill Will
Do you comprehend? Mentioning individuals named Gamble and Ill Will.

Killa Black, my brother
Referring to Killa Black as both a close friend and a sibling.

It's never gonna be another
There will never be anyone else like him.

Word up
Absolutely, without a doubt

Yeah, you know how we do things
Indeed, this is our way of doing things.