Time Will Tell
Natalie Wilson & The S.O.P. Chorale Lyrics


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(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)
(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)
(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)
(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)

When i die nigga don't want to go to hell though
I been out here hustling trying to get dough
Got da game in my vein won't change
little homies on the street know my name
its the M-A-S to tha are-P
A young nigga tryin live in these ghetto streets
would I die, would I roll, would i retire young,
would a nigga get paid be the out come
its strictly for the G's so a nigga ball
thankin mama goddamn don't let your baby fall
i'm out here tryin to make me a little change
stuck in this muthafuckin dope game
would i lose tryin to keep my fuckin shoes
would a young nigga see P on the news
I done seen rappers get their fuckin cap peeled
say its mafia damn what a bad deal
so the game get hectic so i want to cheat
grab my gat kill off my enemies
I'd do fair time nigga but fuck that
I'd rather sleep, split a wig with my crome gat
'cause I ain't goin less I take two niggas wit me
niggas want P they better come and get me
I ain't hard to find it ain't a rhyme
its gonna either be your soul or mine

(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)
(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)
(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)
(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)

Niggas Die to make covers of magazines
I'd rather be unknown then dead and famous with green
The black hearse roll through da ghetto streets
I made the sign of da cross, glad it ain't me
Not fearing death, just not ready yet
two stones to my brother, may his soul rest
retaliation is a must fool (huh)
some niggas don't play by no fucking rules
in this game get so deep so we gotta ride
Mama don't trip, don't even cry
when its my time to go then I gotta leave
but while I'm here I'm gonna drink henicy and smoke weed
is there a heaven for a gansta niggas callin
trying figure out if they up there ballin
My young niggas getting paid left da earth
goddamn six feet now he's in da dirt
church bells rangin hoes sangin
my nigga's up there for gang bangin
slangin dope, pushin cocalies
got me stressin down on my knees
its a risky life wit a fast pace
but where soldiers go when they get took away

(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)
(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)
(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)
(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)

I seen angels crying so many soldiers dying
Tell me when will it end will I get to heaven
will I see my friends or will i go to hell
only time will tell

Head first in this world with my eyes impeel
unaware that these niggaz on tha streets is real
will i survive or will the cold streets shake me
will them niggas break me before the lord take me out
this son of a bitch I never want it never asked to come
trapped in a double face not a place to run
get the gun and buck it let'em know I ain't the one to fuck wit
I stuck with this rough shit
screaming tell god to make space them niggas killed my ace
and now they tryin make waste of my face
but I'm strapped up and only fifteen full of hatred
i couldn't be the next rapper faced with waste
cemetery gates all black suits and limos
family tears and flowers no more shows and videos
after parties hoes come to a cease
young thug caught one slug rest in peace

(Ughhhhh)




(Only time will tell nigga
when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)

Overall Meaning

The song "Time Will Tell" by Natalie Wilson & The S.O.P. Chorale features an introspective and honest reflection on the realities of life and death, particularly for those who grow up in difficult circumstances. The refrain "only time will tell" underscores the uncertainty and unpredictability of life, and the verses delve into the struggles faced by individuals who turn to hustling and the drug trade for survival. The lyrics reflect an honesty and authenticity that is sometimes missing in mainstream hip hop, with a focus on real-life experiences and the harsh realities of the street.


Line by Line Meaning

(Only time will tell nigga when we die go to heaven or hell nigga)
The true answer of where a person goes after death and what awaits them is still unknown.


When i die nigga don't want to go to hell though
I hope to go to heaven after my life on Earth ends.


I been out here hustling trying to get dough
I have been working hard to earn money and provide for myself and my loved ones.


Got da game in my vein won't change
I am deeply invested in the street life and do not plan on leaving it.


little homies on the street know my name
I am well-known and respected by the young people in my community.


its the M-A-S to tha are-P
I am known by the initials M.A.S.P to those who know me in the streets.


A young nigga tryin live in these ghetto streets
I am a young person trying to make a living in impoverished, urban neighborhoods.


would I die, would I roll, would i retire young,
I am uncertain about whether I will die young or grow old.


would a nigga get paid be the out come
I hope that all of my hard work will pay off in the end.


its strictly for the G's so a nigga ball
I live for the gangster lifestyle and enjoy the perks that come with it.


thankin mama goddamn don't let your baby fall
I am grateful to my mother for raising me and keeping me safe.


i'm out here tryin to make me a little change
I am working hard to earn some money for myself.


stuck in this muthafuckin dope game
I am trapped in the drug trade and cannot easily get out.


would i lose tryin to keep my fuckin shoes
I worry that I might lose everything I have worked for while trying to stay alive and keep my possessions.


would a young nigga see P on the news
I wonder if I will ever become famous for my actions in the streets.


I done seen rappers get their fuckin cap peeled
I have witnessed other rappers die as a result of their involvement in the drug trade.


say its mafia damn what a bad deal
Sometimes, people blame the mafia for the violence and death that occurs in the drug trade.


so the game get hectic so i want to cheat
The situation in the drug trade is becoming more dangerous, and I am considering taking shortcuts to survive.


grab my gat kill off my enemies
I am willing to use violence to eliminate anyone who threatens me or my position in the drug trade.


I'd do fair time nigga but fuck that
If I were to get caught and go to jail, I would rather die than serve my sentence.


I'd rather sleep, split a wig with my crome gat
I would rather die than spend time in jail, so I am always armed and ready to fight back.


'cause I ain't goin less I take two niggas wit me
I am determined to take down anyone who is coming for me, even if it means sacrificing my own life.


niggas want P they better come and get me
I am not hiding and am willing to face my enemies head-on.


I ain't hard to find it ain't a rhyme
Finding me is not difficult, and it is not just a clever phrase.


its gonna either be your soul or mine
In the end, either my enemy or I will die.


I seen angels crying so many soldiers dying
I have witnessed too much death and violence, and it makes me sad.


Tell me when will it end will I get to heaven
I wonder when all this violence and death will stop, and if I will be able to enter heaven.


will I see my friends or will i go to hell
I am not sure if I will be reunited with my friends after I die, or if I will go to hell.


Head first in this world with my eyes impeel
I entered this world without fully understanding the danger and violence that lurked in it.


unaware that these niggaz on tha streets is real
I was naive and did not realize that the people in my community were capable of extreme violence.


will i survive or will the cold streets shake me
I am unsure if I will be able to survive the harsh realities of life in the streets.


will them niggas break me before the lord take me out
I wonder if my enemies will succeed in killing me before my time comes to die.


this son of a bitch I never want it never asked to come
I never requested or desired to be born into this violent, dangerous world.


trapped in a double face not a place to run
I feel trapped with no place to escape the violence and danger I am facing.


get the gun and buck it let'em know I ain't the one to fuck wit
I will use violence to defend myself and show others that I am not someone to be messed with.


I stuck with this rough shit
I have chosen to stay in the violent, dangerous world of the streets.


screaming tell god to make space them niggas killed my ace
I cry out to God to make room for my recently deceased friend who was killed by my enemies.


and now they tryin make waste of my face
My enemies are now trying to kill me and erase me from the world.


cemetery gates all black suits and limos
Funerals are common in my world, and people dress accordingly.


family tears and flowers no more shows and videos
The death of a loved one brings sadness and mourning, and there is no more celebration or entertainment.


after parties hoes come to a cease
After the funeral, people stop partying and engaging in other activities.


young thug caught one slug rest in peace
A young person died violently, and I hope they are now at peace.


(Ughhhhh)
A vocal expression of intensity or emotion.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Larry Mac, Percy Robert Miller

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