Unconditional
Phora Lyrics
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Mic check, mic check
We on?
Well, I tried to call you the other day, but
I ain't get no answer so
I just figured I'll let this out right here
Yeah, we used to roll deep in grannies whip like we owned it
My first Mickey's you twisted it, popped it open
Not knowing what lies ahead just livin' life in the moment
Shit, we come from the same place, got the same blood
Your mother, my father, they did the same drugs
No matter what happens family is family
I'll never hate either of them dawg it's always been the same love
Listen homie you can't hate her forever
Gotta realize, that's what made us change for the better
When you was going through it, I was going through it too
No one understood me but you, we had to make it together
You showed me Dogg Pound, Eazy-E, N.W.A.
Told me "When times get tough it take the troubles away"
So many times I felt like runnin' away
Stayed strong and honestly you part of the reason I'm something today
One bedroom apartment, six people inside it
It was a million different ways for things to get violent
So we kept to ourselves, thought we'd be dead or in jail
Cause society only gave us directions to fail
Everybody got ups and downs, our surroundin' was tough
Our family was broke, never had clothes just some raggedy Chuck's
Felt like the only kids that clownin' was us
What matters is who's down for you when you down
Not who's down when you up, y'know?
(After all the things we've been through
I know that we've had issues, but I would never diss you)
Truth is I used to look up to you
But I'll never forgive you enough to fuck with you
This whole situation got me uncomfortable
But that'll never change the fact I'll always have love for you
Wrote my first rhyme, drank my first brew with you
When I was taggin' even started a crew with you
Beef with everyone who ain't cool with you
But then you turn around and say shit behind my back
Man I'm through with you
What happened to us dawg, we used to be cool?
Tell everyone it was me, I say the same about you, damn
You say I changed, you sayin' I flipped the script
But every time I'm around I try to talk and you split
Love in, Love out, that's the way it's supposed to be
You said "Never turn on family", but you turn your back on, me
Talkin' shit to my sister you overstepped it
Outta everyone I know you was the last one I expected
We used to dream of this music shit, we was only kids
We dreamed of rocking stages, we dreamed of goin' big
But what good is a dream come true
If the person you was dreaming with ain't there too
Now I can't lie and say I ain't hurt
But being close as I was again it just can't work
So if I never see you again, just know you never lost my love
You just lost you a friend, and that's real
(After all the things we've been through
I know that we've had issues, but I would never diss you)
Phora's song "Unconditional" talks about the struggles and complex nature of relationships, particularly between two friends who have gone through a lot together. The lyrics reminisce about times when the two friends were tight, even when they didn't have much going for them, and how they had each other's backs. Phora notes that they grew up in similar circumstances, faced the same challenges, and bonded over their shared love for rap music.
As the lyrics progress, Phora talks about a falling out with his friend. While he acknowledges that they've had issues, he also makes it clear that he would never disrespect or betray his friend. Phora raps about feeling hurt and betrayed by his friend, who he believed was "talking shit" about him to his sister. He admits that the situation has left him feeling uncomfortable and unable to have a close relationship with his friend again, even if he still loves him.
Overall, "Unconditional" is a reflection on the ups and downs of friendships, and how even the closest relationships can be tested. Phora's lyrics are heartfelt and honest, conveying the complexity of emotions that come with friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, we used to roll deep in grannies whip like we owned it
We used to ride in your grandmother's car like we owned it, like we were on top of the world.
Shit, we come from the same place, got the same blood
You and I come from the same place and have the same family blood running through our veins.
No matter what happens family is family
No matter what happens, we're still family and we should always remember that.
Listen homie you can't hate her forever
Listen, buddy, you can't hold onto your resentment towards her forever. You need to let it go.
When you was going through it, I was going through it too
When you were struggling, I was struggling right alongside you. We were in this together.
So many times I felt like runnin' away
I've felt like giving up and running away so many times.
Our family was broke, never had clothes just some raggedy Chuck's
Our family was poor and we barely had any clothes, just some old and worn-down Chuck Taylor shoes.
Felt like the only kids that clownin' was us
It felt like we were the only ones struggling and clowning around in our tough situation.
Not who's down when you up, y'know?
What really matters is who is there for you when you're down, not just when you're doing well.
Truth is I used to look up to you
The truth is, I used to admire you and look up to you.
Wrote my first rhyme, drank my first brew with you
I wrote my first rap and had my first drink with you.
Beef with everyone who ain't cool with you
You would start fights with anyone who wasn't cool with you or didn't like you.
But then you turn around and say shit behind my back
But then you would talk bad about me behind my back, even though we were supposed to be friends.
Man I'm through with you
I'm done with you, I don't want to be friends with you anymore.
Love in, Love out, that's the way it's supposed to be
When it comes to friendship and family, it's all about love - it should always be love going in and out.
You said 'Never turn on family', but you turn your back on, me
You told me to never turn your back on family, but you turned your back on me when I needed you.
Outta everyone I know you was the last one I expected
Of all the people I know, you were the last person I expected to let me down like this.
But what good is a dream come true
If the person you was dreaming with ain't there too
What's the point of your dreams coming true if the person you were dreaming with isn't there to share it with you?
So if I never see you again, just know you never lost my love
Even if we never see each other again, you should know that I still love you.
You just lost you a friend, and that's real
You just lost a friend, and that's the truth of the matter.
Contributed by Caden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leo Garcia
I can relate to this and dear old friend a lot. I had a friend that was what handsone was to phora. Sometimes a good talk fixs shit. But things ain't the same..
Chris
Fr 😪
CodeBr8kr
This music, took me back to the past, well back in my high school times! but there's many things that come to mind everytime I listen to your songs. keep up the great work.
Chris
I always come back to this album man shit reminds me of the times I would walk home from school going thru a loss 😪
Cypher
yo homie I'm really into you music dog! like the way you actually speak on life and real life shit man i can relate to you and shit man. your just strait up dope and thanks for the music man Me and the rest of your fans appricitate it !
Work focus
I always wonder why there’s not a overflow of comments but on my heart Marcos you helped me
I been you’ supporter since I was a youngster you bring me into music
We Claaamp
came back to listen to this gem🙏🏼💯 miss this typpa phora
Xavier Estorga
Will always be my inspiration!!! That inspiration brings dedication❗💪💯👌
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ily Marco😘💜
keep up the good work 🎤 thanks for another blessed song I loved your album😫💕
armando miranda
phora yourstruly new fan this year but i can say i love your music already your the best youve helped me through a rough patch this year