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Katari Cox and Malcolm Greenidge grew up together in New York. They knew each other through Cox's mother and Greenidge's father who were close friends. They and their families later moved to New Jersey where they became friends with Yafeu Fula. Cox's cousin and Fula's Godbrother, Tupac Amaru Shakur, used to look out for them and when he became famous he moved them out of the ghetto and bought them homes in Atlanta, Georgia.
In 1992, Cox, Greenridge and Fula formed a trio. Cox's alias was K-Dog, Greenridge's was Big Malcolm and Fula's was Young Hollywood. The trio went under several names including the Thoro Headz and the Young Thugs. Big Malcolm and K-Dog made their debut on "Flex" on Tupac's "Holler If Ya Hear Me" single which was released on February 4, 1993. In 1994, Young Hollywood's mother and Tupac's aunt, Yassmyn Fula, told Tupac about Mutah Wasin Shabazz Beale, a 16-year-old who witnessed his parents being murdered when he was three or four-years-old. The story made Tupac cry. He decided he wanted to met Beale. They met and soon Beale joined the group. He didn't go under an alias, just his first name, Mutah.
On November 30, Tupac was robbed and shot four times at Quad Recording Studios in New York. The next day he was arrested for sexual abuse. He was found guilty and on February 14, 1995, he was sent to prison to serve up to four and a half years. On April 5, his LP, Me Against The World, was released. The group now known as Dramacydal appeared on two songs, "Me Against The World" and "Outlaw." On June 27, Tupac's "So Many Tears" single was released. It featured "Hard To Imagine," a song by Big Malcolm, K-Dog and Mutah.
Dramacydal almost signed with Interscope Records, but on October 12, Death Row Records, Interscope Records and Time Warner paid a $1.4 million bail to have Tupac released. In return he had to sign a three album deal with Death Row Records. When he was released, he and Dramacydal flew to Death Row Records in Los Angeles, California and started working on his double LP, All Eyez On Me.
When Tupac was serving time he planned to form a new group. He asked Young Hollywood to start searching for members. Of course him, Big Malcolm, K-Dog and Mutah would be members of it, but more were needed. Young Hollywood told Tupac about his friend, Bruce Washington. He said that once when Big Malcolm and K-Dog visited him in Montclair, New Jersey they were robbed of their hats so he went to Washington and asked him to get their hats back. Washington confronted the thieves and they returned their hats. Young Hollywood asked if he could bring Washington with him, Tupac agreed.
Young Hollywood told Washington that he's helping Tupac to search for members for a group they were forming and asked him to be a part of it. Washington didn't believe him and it wasn't brought up again until Yaasmyn Fula mentioned it. At that point he realized that Young Hollywood had been serious. The next day, they visited Tupac. Before he had any chance to introduce himself Tupac asked Washington to drop a few verses. Soon he joined the group. Tupac's brother Mopreme Shakur and Tyruss "Big Syke" Himes of Thug Life joined the group as well.
Tupac gave each member of the group an alias taken from an enemy of America. Big Malcolm's alias was E.D.I. after Ugandian president Idi Amin, Big Syke's was Moozaliny after Italian president Benito Mussolini, K-Dog's was Kastro after Cuban president Fidel Castro, Mopreme's was Komani after Iranian Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini, Mutah's was Napoleon after French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, Washington's was Hussein Fatal which was later changed to Fatal Hussein after Iraq president Saddam Hussein and Young Hollywood's was Kadafi after Lybian colonel Muammar Al-Qadaafi. Tupac named himself Makaveli The Don after Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli.
Now all that was left was to come up with a name for the group. Tupac liked Lil' Homies, but Fatal who was almost as old as Tupac didn't want people to refer to him as a lil' homie, instead he suggested Outlaw Immortalz which Tupac agreed with.. On February 16, 1996, All Eyez On Me was released. The group guest appeared on "When We Ride" and they made solo guest appearances on "All About U," "Tradin' War Stories," "Thug Passion," "Picture Me Rollin'," "Check Out Time," "All Eyez On Me" and "Run Tha Streetz." After the release Komani and Moozaliny left the group for unknown reasons and female rapper Donna "Storm" Hunter joined the group who changed its name from the Outlaw Immortalz to the Outlawz. Outlawz stands for Operating Under Thug Laws As WarriorZ.
On June 14, Tupac's "How Do U Want It" single was released. It featured "Hit 'Em Up" featuring the Outlawz. It's the most notorious dis song in history. Bad Boy Entertainment, Chino XL, Junior M.A.F.I.A. and Mobb Deep is dissed on it. Tupac claimed he had sex with Bad Boy Entertainment recording artist The Notorious B.I.G.'s wife, Faith Evans. The video which was made for the song was the first Tupac video the Outlawz appeared in. Kadafi and Fatal had their friend, Rufus "Young Noble" Cooper, to join the Outlawz.
On September 7, 1996, Tupac was shot four times in a drive-by-shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was taken to University Medical Center where he died a week later. E.D.I. and Kadafi were in the car behind the one Tupac was riding in. E.D.I. said he couldn't identify the murderer, but Kadafi said he might be able to. The police lead was never followed and Kadafi moved with the rest of the Outlawz back to New Jersey before the police could question him. On November 5, Tupac's LP, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, was released. The Outlawz guest appeared on four songs, "Bomb First (My Second Reply)," "Hail Mary," "Life Of An Outlaw" and "Just Like Daddy." "Hail Mary" was the third single and video. Death Row Records didn't credit the Outlawz for being on it and they cut them out of the video.
On November 10, after visiting his girlfriend, Kadafi was shot and killed.. He was found by the police in a third floor hallway of an apartment building in Irvington, New Jersey. He was taken to University Hospital where he died on the afternoon. Who killed him remained unknown to the public until September, 2000, when Napoleon revealed in The Source that it was his cousin, Roddy, who killed him. Roddy claimed it was an accident, Napoleon believed him, but not everyone did; Fatal was one of them.
All of the Outlawz with the exception of Fatal moved back to Los Angeles, California. Although Tupac told them serveral times not to sign with Death Row, the Outlawz signed a contract with Death Row Records. Between 1997 and 1999, you didn't hear much from the Outlawz who were obviously wondering where to go from there. They appeared on other artists' albums, compilations and soundtracks. They guest appeared on "Still Ballin' (remix)," the first single and video of Yukmouth's double LP, Thugged Out: The Albulation. In late 1997, Fatal signed a solo contract with Relativity Records who released his debut single, "Everyday," on March 17, 1998 and his debut LP, In The Line Of Fire, on March 31. Former Kausion member Gonzoe joined the group, but left after three months due to beef with the rest of the members.
Death Row Records and Rap-A-Lot Records almost worked out a deal which would let the Outlawz sign with Rap-A-Lot. They even advertised their upcoming Rap-A-Lot album, Neva Surrenda, in The Source. But the Outlawz changed their minds at the last minute and never signed with Rap-A-Lot. Fatal however signed with them as a solo artist.
On December 21, 1999, their debut album, Still I Rise, was finally released. Tupac appeared on 14 out of 15 songs and Fatal was removed from the songs he originally was on due to beef with the rest of the group. The first single and video of the LP was "Baby Don't Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II)." The LP suffered sales because Death Row Records' CEO Marion "Suge" Knight ordered Interscope Records not to promote it because the Outlawz refused to sign with Suge Publishing. It still went double platinum.
On April 1, the Outlawz filed a $4.5 million lawsuit against Suge, Death Row Records, Interscope Records, Suge Knight Films and Suge Publishing claiming breach of contract, unfair business practices, intentional interference with prospective economic advantages, racketeering and others. They won the lawsuit. With Death Row Records behind them, they felt it was time for them to pursue a deal with another major label. But with each offer they got something would go wrong. So they came to the solution where there's nothing else to do, besides starting their own label.
In February, 2000, the Outlawz were on Live From L.A. and stated they were starting their own label, Outlaw Recordz. They signed Noble's step-daughter, Baby Girle, Dirty Bert, Napoleon's little brother, Hellraza, and Lil' D. Then they looked for distribution. Bay area rapper Spice 1 told his distributor, Bayside Entertainment Distribution, about this. They contacted the Outlawz and signed a distribution deal. On November 7, 2000, the Outlawz's second LP and Outlaw Recordz's first release, Ride Wit Us Or Collide Wit Us, was released. It debuted at the ninth position on the Billboard independent album charts and became the best selling independent rap album of 2000. The first and second single and video were "Black Rain" and "Thug With Me."
In 2001, Napoleon made his film debut in Thug Life which also starred The Lady Of Rage and Willie D. New Child from Harlem, New York joined the group. Tupac always wanted someone from New York to be a member of the Outlawz and Fatal felt New Child was exactly what Pac was looking for before his death. On October 23, Big Syke's label, RideOnUm Record Group, released Thug Law Chapter 1, a collaboration album between the Outlawz and Thug Life.
The Outlawz felt Bayside Entertainment Distribution was too small for them. They left and signed a distribution deal with KOCH Records instead. On November 6, their third LP, Novakane, was released. It debuted at the 100th position on the Billboard 200 and third on the Billboard independent album charts. The first single and video was "World Wide" featuring Tupac and T-Low. The LP also featured "Loyalty," a dis directed at Fatal. There had been beef between Fatal and the rest of the Outlawz for a long time, but it wasn't known for the public until we interviewed Fatal in 2001. Fatal said he was angry at them for not being there for Tupac when he was shot and for "forgiving" Roddy for Kadafi's killing, which Fatal may or may not believe was an accident but felt there was no reason to point a gun at Kadafi's head, period. As Fatal said, accident or not, the outcome is the same. Fatal also questioned their judgement because they signed with Death Row Records although Tupac told them not to.
The future looks bright for the Outlawz. Next year, Fatal's second album, Death Before Dishonor, and New Child's debut album, S.O.G. (Son Of A Gangster) are coming out. Outlaw Recordz is releasing Napoleon's solo debut album, Bonapartes, Noble's solo debut album, Noble Justice, E.D.I. and Kastro's collaboration album, Blood Brothers, and the fourth group album. Fortress Entertainment is releasing their homevideo, World Wide, and E.D.I. is writing a screen play. They've got Outlaw Films and O.G. (Outlaw Gear) coming soon. Let's just hope they can squash their beef, like Tupac said, "Let no man separate what we create!"
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The Dutch punkband formed in november 1981 and were first named Koi Boys. With Jeroen on bass, Maarten and David on guitars and Barend played the drums, vocals were done by Fokkie. The Outlawz split up in july 11983. Numbers by them may be found on the two albums "Als je Haar maar goed Zit".
Loyalty
Outlawz Lyrics
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Loyalty....
Some of why'all niggaz don't even know what the fuck that is
A whole lot of niggaz (yeah)
Some of why'all niggaz'll never know Loyalty
want to hate on me?
Nigga fuck you and yo family
I stay true to what I know and that's Outlaw (who?)
We went from nothing to something
Hustlin' and bubblin'
And ain't ask niggaz for nothin' (shit)
Shit that made other cliqs I split
Made us tighter
Fuck the industry
Cause I ain't no dick rider
You see me nigga
I ain't lost a pound
Still eatin', still breathin'
Still reackin' off that cali shit
And I ain't never want muthafuckas to handle shit
You see me pushin' .22's?
Nigga handle it
Feelin' good like we just won a championship
New money, new label
Keep it crackin' bitch
And I'ma get the last laugh
You can count on it
And stay away from you mutherfuckas that's counterfeit
Loyalty..................... snitch ass nigga
[Chorus]
Somethin' bout loyalty
It always avoided me
As far as my eyes can see
I can only depend on me
What's loyalty?
[Edi - repeat 2X]
It's like a jungle sometimes
We keep on hustlin'
But they want to take us under, under, under
[Napoleon]
God damn I'm glad you set it off
Used to be hard
Now you just went soft
Poison, young nigga, bitch to society
Once had love for em
Why the fuck he lied to me?
Kicked out the crew cause his soul ain't strong
Started sniffin' herion
Nigga you wrong
And I ain't never hang around fag ass niggaz
Rappin niggaz alseep in the county ass niggaz
My family strong like the mafia
It ain't no thang to put a slug through ya
Scary ass nigga
Damy ass nigga
won't throw rice in a wedding ass nigga
Loyalty
[Kamikaze]
I can't stand the fake and the snake never
Worse the betrayal
You scared of the heat muthafucka?
Stay away from the barrel
And I ain't never been a rat
Or been scared to ride
A lot of niggaz act tough
But know they pie inside
Death before dishonor
But you really scared to die
We could spit a verse about you
We put yo life on the line
Military mind ain't never put his nose on the line
A real souljah never retreats
When it's time for a crime
[Young Noble]
Hey yo....
You can talk that shit
But how many of why'all can do what we did?
Muthafuckas talkin' bout the Lawz ain't shit
Bitch ass nigga should get off the Lawz dick
Muthafuckas mad that we got our own label
Outlaw Recordz, we ain't fuckin with you haters
Niggaz know the Lawz been holdin' this down
If you don't see him now
We don't fuck with that clown
Loyalty... (uhuh)
[Chorus]
Somethin' bout loyalty
It always avoided me
As far as my eyes can see
I can only depend on me
What's loyalty?
[Edi - repeat 2X]
It's like a jungle sometimes
We keep on hustlin'
But they want to take us under, under, under
[Kastro]
What's Loyalty?
When a nigga say he love you
But all awhile he don't think nothin' of you
And that's just what love do
Stab ya in the heart
Grab you in the dark
And rip families apart
Damn... we was supposed to be fam
We had plans
Now I claim to understand you
I guess life is a gamble
I shook the dice
But I betted on the peasent
Then I took a dive
Like oohhhhh....
How come I ain't know
I should've seen it was simply soul
Now I know.... what's loyalty
It's all clear to me
These words is for the birds
You ain't real to me
Life is a liar
Got me spinning like the tires
Hug a drunk driver, back and forth
you ain't ready and you petty
So I laugh it off
But it's a cost to be the boss
You gon' pay for not being loyal
[Ed Bone]
My life's a blessin'
My life's a lesson
And if it's ride or die
There ain't no question
ain't no time for second guessin'
We ain't bustas
Niggaz ain't new to this shit
We some muthafuckin' ridahs
And why'all niggaz is the opposite
I sense bitch like a dog sense fear
So why'all better act right
Anytime that I'm near
Live in yo ear
Everyone's a ridah in here
Cross game
Watch them ridahs appear
Muthafucka
[Chorus]
Somethin' bout loyalty
It always avoided me
As far as my eyes can see
I can only depend on me
What's loyalty?
The song "Loyalty" by Outlawz speaks about the importance of loyalty in the lives of gangsters. The track starts with Edi's monologue about how some people do not understand the true meaning of loyalty. He emphasizes his loyalty towards his group, Outlawz, and claims that he is nothing without his team. The lyrics talk about how they have come a long way from nothing and made themselves something through hustling and hard work, without asking for anything from anyone. They have their own label, Outlaw Recordz, and do not bother about the people who hate them.
The second verse by Napoleon speaks of a member who was once a part of the group but was kicked out because of his weak soul, and he turned into a heroin addict. He accuses the member of being a "fag ass nigga" and disloyal to the group. Kamikaze's verse talks about how he cannot stand the presence of fake people or betrayers, and he advises people to stay away from betrayal. Young Noble brags about Outlawz's success and their record label, making it clear that they don't need anyone's validation or support. The song ends with Ed Bone emphasizing that he and his group are riders and loyal to each other and mocking those who do not have the same level of loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
Loyalty....
The concept of loyalty is unfamiliar to many individuals
Some of why'all niggaz don't even know what the fuck that is
Some people lack a clear understanding of the meaning of loyalty
A whole lot of niggaz (yeah)
There are many individuals who will never comprehend loyalty
Some of why'all niggaz'll never know Loyalty
A portion of people will never truly understand what loyalty entails
want to hate on me?
Do you wish to express hostility towards me?
Nigga fuck you and yo family
I have no regard for you or your family
I stay true to what I know and that's Outlaw (who?)
I remain loyal to what I am familiar with, which is Outlaw
It ain't no me in this muthafucka without why'all
Without all of you, I would not be a part of this collective
We went from nothing to something
We have achieved success from a position of nothingness
Hustlin' and bubblin'
Working hard and prospering
And ain't ask niggaz for nothin' (shit)
We haven't relied on others for assistance or handouts
Shit that made other cliqs I split
Our success has caused divisions and separations among other groups
Made us tighter
Our success has brought us closer together
Fuck the industry
Disregard the music industry
Cause I ain't no dick rider
I refuse to be a follower or blindly support others
You see me nigga
You observe my actions, my presence
I ain't lost a pound
I haven't changed or weakened
Still eatin', still breathin'
I am still surviving and flourishing
Still reackin' off that cali shit
I am still benefiting from my connections and knowledge in California
And I ain't never want muthafuckas to handle shit
I have never desired for others to control my affairs
You see me pushin' .22's?
Have you witnessed me wielding small caliber firearms?
Nigga handle it
If so, deal with it
Feelin' good like we just won a championship
We are enjoying our success as if we have just won a major competition
New money, new label
We have acquired wealth and established a new record label
Keep it crackin' bitch
Continue to progress and succeed, you insignificant person
And I'ma get the last laugh
I will have the final satisfaction or victory
You can count on it
You can be assured of it
And stay away from you mutherfuckas that's counterfeit
I will avoid individuals who are fake or inauthentic
Loyalty..................... snitch ass nigga
Loyalty is the opposite of being a betrayer or informant
[Chorus]
There is something about loyalty that has always eluded me
As far as my eyes can see
From my perspective
I can only depend on me
I can solely rely on myself
What's loyalty?
What does loyalty truly mean?
[Napoleon]
God damn I'm glad you set it off
I am truly grateful that you initiated this conversation
Used to be hard
I used to be tough or resilient
Now you just went soft
Now, you have become weak or delicate
Poison, young nigga, bitch to society
I am a detrimental influence, a young male considered inferior by society
Once had love for em
I used to have affection for them
Why the fuck he lied to me?
Why did he deceive me?
Kicked out the crew cause his soul ain't strong
He was expelled from the group because he lacks strength of character
Started sniffin' herion
He began using heroin
Nigga you wrong
You made a mistake
And I ain't never hang around fag ass niggaz
I have never associated myself with unmanly individuals
Rappin niggaz alseep in the county ass niggaz
Those rapping individuals are lazy and unproductive while incarcerated
My family strong like the mafia
My family is united and influential like the mafia
It ain't no thang to put a slug through ya
It is effortless to shoot at you
Scary ass nigga
You are a fearful individual
Damy ass nigga
You are a weak or foolish individual
won't throw rice in a wedding ass nigga
You are unwilling to participate in joyful occasions
Loyalty
The essence of being faithful and devoted
[Kamikaze]
I can't stand the fake and the snake never
I detest deceptive and treacherous individuals
Worse the betrayal
Betrayal is even worse
You scared of the heat muthafucka?
Are you afraid of the consequences, you coward?
Stay away from the barrel
Keep your distance from dangerous situations
And I ain't never been a rat
I have never acted as an informant
Or been scared to ride
Nor have I been afraid to stand up for myself
A lot of niggaz act tough
Many individuals portray themselves as strong or intimidating
But know they pie inside
However, they are actually weak internally
Death before dishonor
I would rather die than be dishonorable
But you really scared to die
Yet, you are truly afraid of death
We could spit a verse about you
We could rap lyrics that expose your true nature
We put yo life on the line
We risk endangering your life
Military mind ain't never put his nose on the line
A person with a military mindset always avoids putting themselves in danger
A real souljah never retreats
A genuine soldier never backs down
When it's time for a crime
Especially when it is necessary to commit an illegal act
[Young Noble]
Hey yo....
Listen up...
You can talk that shit
You can talk in a boastful manner
But how many of why'all can do what we did?
But how many of you can achieve what we have accomplished?
Muthafuckas talkin' bout the Lawz ain't shit
People who criticize the Outlawz are insignificant
Bitch ass nigga should get off the Lawz dick
Weak individuals should stop being obsessed with the Outlawz
Muthafuckas mad that we got our own label
People are envious because we have established our own record label
Outlaw Recordz, we ain't fuckin with you haters
Outlaw Recordz does not associate with those who hate on us
Niggaz know the Lawz been holdin' this down
People are aware that the Outlawz have been maintaining their position
If you don't see him now
If you fail to recognize it
We don't fuck with that clown
We have no involvement with that foolish person
Loyalty... (uhuh)
Loyalty is what matters most
[Chorus]
There is something about loyalty that has always eluded me
As far as my eyes can see
From my perspective
I can only depend on me
I can solely rely on myself
What's loyalty?
What does loyalty truly mean?
[Kastro]
What's Loyalty?
What is the true meaning of loyalty?
When a nigga say he love you
When a person claims to love you
But all awhile he don't think nothin' of you
Yet, he has no regard or value for you
And that's just what love do
Unfortunately, that is a characteristic of love
Stab ya in the heart
Betray you deeply
Grab you in the dark
Deceive or manipulate you when you least expect it
And rip families apart
Causing division and strife within families
Damn... we was supposed to be fam
We were supposed to be like family
We had plans
We had visions of a shared future
Now I claim to understand you
Now, I believe I comprehend your true nature
I guess life is a gamble
I suppose life is unpredictable
I shook the dice
I took a chance
But I betted on the peasent
But I placed my bet on someone unworthy
Then I took a dive
Then I deliberately failed or lost
Like oohhhhh....
I was unaware
How come I ain't know
Why wasn't I aware
I should've seen it was simply soul
I should have recognized that it was a superficial connection
Now I know.... what's loyalty
Now, I truly understand what loyalty means
It's all clear to me
It is now evident to me
These words is for the birds
These words are of no importance or relevance
You ain't real to me
You are not genuine or authentic in my eyes
Life is a liar
Life can be deceptive or misleading
Got me spinning like the tires
Causing me to feel disoriented or out of control
Hug a drunk driver, back and forth
Engaging in erratic or reckless behavior
You ain't ready and you petty
You are not prepared and you are insignificant
So I laugh it off
So, I dismiss it casually
But it's a cost to be the boss
Being in charge comes with its own challenges and expenses
You gon' pay for not being loyal
You will suffer the consequences for your lack of loyalty
[Ed Bone]
My life's a blessin'
My life is fortunate and enjoyable
My life's a lesson
My life is a continuous learning experience
And if it's ride or die
And if it comes down to loyalty or death
There ain't no question
There is no doubt about it
ain't no time for second guessin'
There is no time for doubting or reconsidering
We ain't bustas
We are not cowards or weaklings
Niggaz ain't new to this shit
We have experience and familiarity in this lifestyle
We some muthafuckin' ridahs
We are truly dedicated and loyal individuals
And why'all niggaz is the opposite
And you individuals are the complete opposite
I sense bitch like a dog sense fear
I can detect weakness or cowardice similar to how a dog can sense fear
So why'all better act right
So, you all should behave appropriately
Anytime that I'm near
Whenever I am in your presence
Live in yo ear
Constantly remind you
Everyone's a ridah in here
Everyone in this group is loyal and devoted
Cross game
Oppose or betray our group
Watch them ridahs appear
Witness our loyal individuals emerge and defend us
Muthafucka
An exclamation conveying frustration or anger
[Chorus]
There is something about loyalty that has always eluded me
As far as my eyes can see
From my perspective
I can only depend on me
I can solely rely on myself
What's loyalty?
What does loyalty truly mean?
[Kastro]
What's Loyalty?
What is the true meaning of loyalty?
When a nigga say he love you
When a person claims to love you
But all awhile he don't think nothin' of you
Yet, he has no regard or value for you
And that's just what love do
Unfortunately, that is a characteristic of love
Stab ya in the heart
Betray you deeply
Grab you in the dark
Deceive or manipulate you when you least expect it
And rip families apart
Causing division and strife within families
Damn... we was supposed to be fam
We were supposed to be like family
We had plans
We had visions of a shared future
Now I claim to understand you
Now, I believe I comprehend your true nature
I guess life is a gamble
I suppose life is unpredictable
I shook the dice
I took a chance
But I betted on the peasent
But I placed my bet on someone unworthy
Then I took a dive
Then I deliberately failed or lost
Like oohhhhh....
I was unaware
How come I ain't know
Why wasn't I aware
I should've seen it was simply soul
I should have recognized that it was a superficial connection
Now I know.... what's loyalty
Now, I truly understand what loyalty means
It's all clear to me
It is now evident to me
These words is for the birds
These words are of no importance or relevance
You ain't real to me
You are not genuine or authentic in my eyes
Life is a liar
Life can be deceptive or misleading
Got me spinning like the tires
Causing me to feel disoriented or out of control
Hug a drunk driver, back and forth
Engaging in erratic or reckless behavior
You ain't ready and you petty
You are not prepared and you are insignificant
So I laugh it off
So, I dismiss it casually
But it's a cost to be the boss
Being in charge comes with its own challenges and expenses
You gon' pay for not being loyal
You will suffer the consequences for your lack of loyalty
[Ed Bone]
My life's a blessin'
My life is fortunate and enjoyable
My life's a lesson
My life is a continuous learning experience
And if it's ride or die
And if it comes down to loyalty or death
There ain't no question
There is no doubt about it
ain't no time for second guessin'
There is no time for doubting or reconsidering
We ain't bustas
We are not cowards or weaklings
Niggaz ain't new to this shit
We have experience and familiarity in this lifestyle
We some muthafuckin' ridahs
We are truly dedicated and loyal individuals
And why'all niggaz is the opposite
And you individuals are the complete opposite
I sense bitch like a dog sense fear
I can detect weakness or cowardice similar to how a dog can sense fear
So why'all better act right
So, you all should behave appropriately
Anytime that I'm near
Whenever I am in your presence
Live in yo ear
Constantly remind you
Everyone's a ridah in here
Everyone in this group is loyal and devoted
Cross game
Oppose or betray our group
Watch them ridahs appear
Witness our loyal individuals emerge and defend us
Muthafucka
An exclamation conveying frustration or anger
[Chorus]
There is something about loyalty that has always eluded me
As far as my eyes can see
From my perspective
I can only depend on me
I can solely rely on myself
What's loyalty?
What does loyalty truly mean?
[Kastro]
What's Loyalty?
What is the true meaning of loyalty?
When a nigga say he love you
When a person claims to love you
But all awhile he don't think nothin' of you
Yet, he has no regard or value for you
And that's just what love do
Unfortunately, that is a characteristic of love
Stab ya in the heart
Betray you deeply
Grab you in the dark
Deceive or manipulate you when you least expect it
And rip families apart
Causing division and strife within families
Damn... we was supposed to be fam
We were supposed to be like family
We had plans
We had visions of a shared future
Now I claim to understand you
Now, I believe I comprehend your true nature
I guess life is a gamble
I suppose life is unpredictable
I shook the dice
I took a chance
But I betted on the peasent
But I placed my bet on someone unworthy
Then I took a dive
Then I deliberately failed or lost
Like oohhhhh....
I was unaware
How come I ain't know
Why wasn't I aware
I should've seen it was simply soul
I should have recognized that it was a superficial connection
Now I know.... what's loyalty
Now, I truly understand what loyalty means
It's all clear to me
It is now evident to me
These words is for the birds
These words are of no importance or relevance
You ain't real to me
You are not genuine or authentic in my eyes
Life is a liar
Life can be deceptive or misleading
Got me spinning like the tires
Causing me to feel disoriented or out of control
Hug a drunk driver, back and forth
Engaging in erratic or reckless behavior
You ain't ready and you petty
You are not prepared and you are insignificant
So I laugh it off
So, I dismiss it casually
But it's a cost to be the boss
Being in charge comes with its own challenges and expenses
You gon' pay for not being loyal
You will suffer the consequences for your lack of loyalty
[Ed Bone]
My life's a blessin'
My life is fortunate and enjoyable
My life's a lesson
My life is a continuous learning experience
And if it's ride or die
And if it comes down to loyalty or death
There ain't no question
There is no doubt about it
ain't no time for second guessin'
There is no time for doubting or reconsidering
We ain't bustas
We are not cowards or weaklings
Niggaz ain't new to this shit
We have experience and familiarity in this lifestyle
We some muthafuckin' ridahs
We are truly dedicated and loyal individuals
And why'all niggaz is the opposite
And you individuals are the complete opposite
I sense bitch like a dog sense fear
I can detect weakness or cowardice similar to how a dog can sense fear
So why'all better act right
So, you all should behave appropriately
Anytime that I'm near
Whenever I am in your presence
Live in yo ear
Constantly remind you
Everyone's a ridah in here
Everyone in this group is loyal and devoted
Cross game
Oppose or betray our group
Watch them ridahs appear
Witness our loyal individuals emerge and defend us
Muthafucka
An exclamation conveying frustration or anger
[Chorus]
There is something about loyalty that has always eluded me
As far as my eyes can see
From my perspective
I can only depend on me
I can solely rely on myself
What's loyalty?
What does loyalty truly mean?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KATARI T. COX, MUTAH W. BEALE, RUFUS LEE COOPER, MALCOLM GREENIDGE, CLIFTON NATHANIEL CHASE, EDWARD G. FLETCHER, MELVIN GLOVER, SYLVIA ROBINSON
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