I Remember
Pooca Leroy Lyrics
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I find myself in a daze, sitting watching time fly on by
I tried to catch a grip, but somehow we keep moving on by
We came a long way, from playing hide-and-seek on the block
To bleeding corners on the daily, barely missing the cops
We turned to grown men, quicker than the blink of an eye
Some of us made it some of us didn't, but still we got by
What about the good times, ain't too many but I remember
We was young, and plus our pants sag like Dubs
But we ain't care, cause half of the parking lot knew who we was
We came from riding on a bike, and graduated to a Houpe
Six deep with a grey cassette, trying to swang banging Screw
That was the days, but now we only riding with guns
Only understanding I got, is multiplying my funds
And moving slow in a drop, pass bops so grimey
Missing better days, hoping they could come and find me
[Hook]
I remember, being kids on the block
Pennies and my nickels, soon turned to a knot
I went from playing tag, to me running from the cops
Went from Tunker Toys, me swanging in a drop
Flying pass bops
I remember, being kids on the block
Pennies and my nickels, soon turned to a knot
I went from shooting water, to me loading up a glock
I came from the gutter, trying to make it to the top
Shit don't stop
[Jay'Ton]
I remember kicking it, with my niggaz in Middle School
In the hall full time, fuck class and all the rules
Late night, I was with the O.G.'s on the block
Curfew broke, but I was trying to stack me a knot
With my nigga Raw-C, Nick and the T-Head
Can't forget about the J2, and blocks we bled
Playing tackle football, while we on the concrete
In the house, imitating everybody we can beat
From the West to the North, with my nigga Pyrex
On the hunt for some bops, roaming through the projects
When I turned 16, Trae bought me a car
Four 15's, so the hood know who we are
Jay walking, so you know I'm walking it fly
T-shirt creased up, fuck a suit and a tie
Them was the days, I'll probably never see him again
So my main focus now, is for me stacking my ends
[Boss]
I was raised back in the 80's, I can tell ya bout the Smurfs
We was kids, we done traded our nurse for hard work
I can go back in the day, to playing get like me
In the hood looking for trouble, can you hit like me
I was a youngster in the street life, bailing through the street lights
First pair of G-Nike's, ask a nigga what that G like
I remember playing curve ball, and soccer
They got most of my homies chained up, in 5-by-7 lockers
The days ain't the same, in '79
Nigga was cool in '94, but now everybody walk in a shady line
25 years of keeping it real, wasn't hard for me
Living for the moment, to hit the gates for the Lord to see
[Hook]
[Z-Ro]
I done came a long way, from cutting class
No more ducking hall monitors, now the FED's on my ass
Grown man shit Joseph Wayne McVey, I never thought I would say
That a state jail or prison, is a place I'd have to stay
I remember Saturday morning, cartoons and basketball
Half of the niggaz I was hooping with, in a casket y'all
The streets, is a graveyard
187's every second, please watch over my days Lord
I'm nothing but a Christian, I'm down with Jehovah
But this day in time, you ain't gon make it if you ain't a soldier
So God forgive me because I'm strapped, somebody might try to do me
The real world ain't like my block, this shit it like a movie
Make me wanna travel back in time, like Michael J. Fox
To when all my people was living, and it was love on the block
But ain't nothing but the future, bout to take place
It'll never be 1989 again, so nigga fuck friends
[Hook]
The lyrics to Pooca Leroy's song "I Remember" are a reflection on the past, specifically their childhood and growing up in a rough neighborhood. Trae, Jay'Ton, Boss, and Z-Ro all contribute to the song, each one sharing their own experiences growing up. Trae remembers the good times, the moments of joy and camaraderie that he spent with his friends before they became hardened and grown up. The memories of playing on the block, listening to music, and being young and carefree stay with him as time moves on. Jay'Ton remembers the friends he had in middle school and the things they did together to pass the time, like play football and hang out on the block. Boss remembers growing up in the '80s, when times were simpler, and recalls playing games like "get like me" and baseball. Finally, Z-Ro reflects on his past mistakes and the hard times he's faced, but also mourns the loss of those who he played basketball and engaged in other activities with, who are now dead and gone.
The overall message of the song is one of nostalgia and regret. The singers seem to long for the past, for the innocence and freedom of being a kid or a teenager before they entered the gritty world of crime and violence. They also express a sense of longing for the friends they've lost or grown apart from, and a sadness that those days will never return. The chorus of the song underscores this sentiment, as it notes how the singers went from playing with pennies and nickels on the block to carrying guns and worrying about the police.
Overall, "I Remember" is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the experience of growing up poor and black in America. It offers a glimpse into the singers' emotions, memories and experiences, highlighting both the good and bad moments of their respective pasts.
Line by Line Meaning
I find myself in a daze, sitting watching time fly on by
I feel lost and unfocused, as I observe time passing by
I tried to catch a grip, but somehow we keep moving on by
I attempted to hold onto things, but life still progresses forward
We came a long way, from playing hide-and-seek on the block
We have progressed significantly from when we used to play children's games in the neighborhood
To bleeding corners on the daily, barely missing the cops
Now we find ourselves involved in dangerous street activities, narrowly avoiding police confrontation
We turned to grown men, quicker than the blink of an eye
We matured into adults rapidly, seemingly overnight
Some of us made it some of us didn't, but still we got by
Some of our peers succeeded while others did not, but we still managed to continue living
What about the good times, ain't too many but I remember
Although there weren't many, I still recall the positive experiences
Stadium Bowl, the rest of the clubs wouldn't let us in 'em
We were young and not allowed entry into certain venues, except for Stadium Bowl
We was young, and plus our pants sag like Dubs
In our youth, we wore baggy pants that drooped low, similar to car tires known as Dub Wheels
But we ain't care, cause half of the parking lot knew who we was
Even with our style of dress, we didn't mind because we were popular in our community
Shit don't stop
The difficulties of life do not cease to exist
I remember kicking it, with my niggaz in Middle School
I recall spending time with my friends during our middle school years
Late night, I was with the O.G.'s on the block
During nighttime hours, I would be hanging out with older guys on the street corner
With my nigga Raw-C, Nick and the T-Head
I was accompanied by my friends Raw-C, Nick, and T-Head
Playing tackle football, while we on the concrete
We played rough games of football on the hard ground of the street
I can go back in the day, to playing get like me
I can remember playing the game 'get like me' in the neighborhood
Nigga was cool in '94, but now everybody walk in a shady line
The situation used to be significantly better in 1994, but now there is an abundance of shady dealings
So God forgive me because I'm strapped, somebody might try to do me
I ask for forgiveness from God because I carry a weapon for protection against potential attackers
The real world ain't like my block, this shit it like a movie
Real life is much different from the scenario on my street, it feels like a dramatic movie
Make me wanna travel back in time, like Michael J. Fox
I wish to go back in time similar to Michael J. Fox's character in 'Back to the Future'
It'll never be 1989 again, so nigga fuck friends
We will never again have the past experiences of 1989, so we should not rely on our friendships from that time
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICK RUBIN, ADAM KEEFE HOROVITZ, CURTIS T. BEDEAU, GERARD R. CHARLES, HUGH L. CLARKE, BRIAN P. GEORGE, LUCIEN J. GEORGE, PAUL ANTHONY GEORGE, MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, ADELAIDA JOANNE MARTINEZ, HOWARD THOMPSON, KEVIN GILLIAM, LIDELL WIL
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Oof
on Thank You Lord
Good song