Q-Unique's life experiences of hell on earth have formulated his words into a dark, abrasive and an aggressive sound with the feel of grime and filth from the streets. Interestingly enough, at the same time he has strategically manipulated them to feel as though you are in the presence of fine art. So blatant, and yet so well put together you can't help but be addicted to every line shot from his high caliber brain, leaving you captivated and yearning for more. Many have proclaimed him a savior through personal and rough times in their lives serving as a guide, a reflection, a best friend, a testament to live, all achieved through the content of his rhymes.
The Brooklyn born, Bronx raised entertainer has made something out of nothing. At an early age, his mother believed he was "destined for destruction", leaving him with an attitude that strengthened his music and his life. Going from a broken home to homelessness and having demons taunt him in his darkest hours he stayed focused and managed to rise out of the carnage and despair.
He became a front man and key producer for the world renowned group, The Arsonists. They were amongst the first to spearhead the wave of independent hip hop music in the early to mid nineties. The albums "As the World Burns" and "Date of Birth" sold hundreds of thousands of records worldwide, giving them national and international success. World tours, magazine covers, television appearances, for the Arsonists, they saw and conquered all. In addition, they were voted by Hip Hop Connection Magazine and the New York Times best live act, earning tour spots with The Roots, Public Enemy and KRS One. When the Arsonists dismantled, Q had to decide what his next venture would be. Long time friend Ill Bill of Non Phixion and CEO of Uncle Howie Records helped Q-Unique move into the spotlight as an individual artist. Finally the world got the chance to hear the real Q-Unique, exposing the demons of his past and his triumphs over them, with the release of Q's highly anticipated solo debut album "Vengeance Is Mine”, resulting in another Q-Unique masterpiece. The word play, the details, the passion behind every word all along with the production he brings, grabs you from the instant it hits your eardrums, he goes above and beyond the normal "rap music" standard.
The solo venture has given Q new opportunities to feature with other artists, like Pitbull on the new Tony Touch album “Reggaetony”, to working with Feildy, member of the multi platinum group Korn on Q-Unique’s new album, which is yet to be released. He has also recently produced for Raekwon, Ill Bill and for the La Coka Nostra project which features House of Pain. For the fans, he is going to drop some mix cd’s while they wait for the release of the new album. In between all of this, Q is constantly on the road touring all over from Europe to North and South America showing love to his loyal fans, while awing people who have never seen him on stage before, further expanding the Q-Unique fan base. Q-Unique will continue to captivate us with his words on his way to the top, and he won’t take no for an answer.
Just Because
Q-Unique Lyrics
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All my friends
All the people that I love and cherish
I know it may seem like we're out of touch
That I'm not thinking about you
But I wanna let you know that you're always on my mind
And that I love you
Emotions racing in overdrive I wish that they would park
Never thought there would come a day when I'd be sentimental
Until I felt the passion from this instrumental
So this song is dedicated to the ones I love the most
A glass of lyrical champagne with which I propose a toast
To all my lost loves who now seem to be ghost
Deep inside my heart is where I hold you all close
I'm a man and I know it's not like for us to cry
But it's hard cause I never had a chance to say goodbye
Seen the rain falling hard like tears from the sky and all I could is ask God why
Uncle Mel, Big Mama and of course you Pops
Ever since you left I swear the pain had never stopped
And believe it or not I think about you all the time
That's my word I can't seem to get you off my mind and
Just because you're not with me in the flesh
Doesn't mean that your memories have been laid to rest and
Just because we don't talk all of the time
Definitely doesn't mean that you're not always on my mind and
Just because we don't see each other every day
Doesn't mean I don't think of you in every single way
And just because I might not tell you that I love you
Doesn't mean that I don't really love you
Because I do
And who knew that I would have any brothers
I always wanted em at least that's what I told my mother
So I try to be their role model and help raise em proper
Attending all of their games of soccer
Teach em fighting skills that'll send all of their foes to the doctor
And the smooth talk needed to pull honeys by their lockers
Support all their endeavors try to hit em off with cheddar
I grew up to be okay but I know they can do better
So this is like my letter to them and to the world
Shout out to Monica Smith, you know I love you girl
The same goes to my mother, step father, and grandparents
I'd be nothing without you and that's very apparent
To my aunts and cousins I love you all by the dozens
And to my uncles without you all I'd be nothing
And to Etoile my sister, nah I ain't forget ya
I swear those ten years before I met you girl I missed ya
Just because you're not with me in the flesh
Doesn't mean that your memories have been laid to rest and
Just because we don't talk all of the time
Definitely doesn't mean that you're not always on my mind and
Just because we don't see each other every day
Doesn't mean I don't think of you in every single way
And just because I might not tell you that I love you
Doesn't mean that I don't really love you
Because I do
Yea The Finest is the crew to them I stay true
I shout em out til my face turns blue
I'll never let y'all fail with me you'll always prevail
I got your back through thick or thin Heaven or Hell
And shout out to Kels way out there in California
I know you probably feel like you're a foreigner
But bring that thought to the coroner, that means dead that
Cause girl we gon' live it up the moment that you get back
People please sit back and take a few minutes out your day
And acknowledge the ones you love before the chance goes away
I swear life is too short so we don't have time to play
Cause no one knows the hour or the day
That you may be called home
And this world you know is gone
Or the ones around you leave and you're left all alone
So it's time to make amends love your family and friends
So that they'll be no regrets in the end, and
Just because you're not with me in the flesh
Doesn't mean that your memories have been laid to rest and
Just because we don't talk all of the time
Definitely doesn't mean that you're not always on my mind and
Just because we don't see each other every day
Doesn't mean I don't think of you in every single way
And just because I might not tell you that I love you
Doesn't mean that I don't really love you
Because I do
Yea, yo Rambo man thinks for the beat man
I shed tears when I wrote this real talk
I was on the verge of giving up with rap
This beat just brought me out of my slump emotionally ya know
To all my family and friends I love you all unconditionally
To my homegirl Vida, I'm still sorry about your loss
Sorry I ain't make it to the funeral but
Just because I wasn't there in the physical doesn't mean I wasn't there in the spirit
Believe that
I love you
In these lyrics, Q-Unique expresses his love and appreciation for his family, friends, and loved ones. He acknowledges that they may feel like he's out of touch or not thinking about them, but reassures them that they are always on his mind. He wants them to know that he loves them.
The first verse describes Q-Unique feeling emotional and shedding tears in the dark. He admits that he never thought he would be sentimental until he felt the passion from the instrumental of the song. He dedicates the song to the ones he loves the most, raising a toast to all his lost loves who now feel like ghosts. He holds them close in his heart and reflects on the pain caused by their departures.
The chorus emphasizes that just because someone is not physically present doesn't mean their memories have been forgotten. Q-Unique explains that not talking all the time or not seeing each other every day doesn't mean he's not thinking of them. He also mentions that even if he doesn't explicitly say "I love you," it doesn't mean he doesn't truly love them.
In the second verse, Q-Unique talks about his brothers and how he always wanted them. He tries to be their role model, attending their soccer games and teaching them skills to defend themselves. He expresses his love and appreciation for his mother, stepfather, and grandparents, acknowledging that he wouldn't be anything without them. He also mentions his aunts, cousins, uncles, and sister, emphasizing his love for them.
The second chorus reiterates the message from the first chorus about memories not being laid to rest, constant thoughts, and hidden love.
The third verse is a shoutout to his crew, The Finest. He promises to always support them and mentions a friend in California who may feel like a foreigner but will have a great time when they reunite. Q-Unique uses this moment to urge people to take a few minutes to acknowledge and embrace the ones they love. He emphasizes the brevity of life and the need to make amends, love family and friends, and have no regrets in the end.
The final part is a heartfelt thank you to Rambo for the beat and an apology to his friend, Vida, for not being able to attend a funeral. He explains that even though he couldn't be there physically, his spirit was present. He ends by declaring his love for all his family and friends unconditionally.
Overall, these lyrics show Q-Unique's deep love for his family, friends, and loved ones, as well as his understanding of the fleeting nature of life. He urges listeners to cherish and express their love for their loved ones while they still can.
Line by Line Meaning
This song is dedicated to all my family
I want to express my love and appreciation for my family through this song
All my friends
I also want to dedicate this song to all my close friends
All the people that I love and cherish
This song is for everyone who holds a special place in my heart
I know it may seem like we're out of touch
I understand that it may appear as though we have lost connection
That I'm not thinking about you
But I want you to know that you are always on my mind
But I wanna let you know that you're always on my mind
I want to express that you are constantly in my thoughts
And that I love you
And that I have deep affection for you
I sit alone shedding tears in the dark
I find myself in solitude, crying in the darkness
Emotions racing in overdrive I wish that they would park
My emotions are overwhelming and I wish they would calm down
Never thought there would come a day when I'd be sentimental
I never anticipated that I would become so emotional
Until I felt the passion from this instrumental
But the power of the music has stirred up my deep feelings
So this song is dedicated to the ones I love the most
The purpose of this song is to honor and appreciate my loved ones
A glass of lyrical champagne with which I propose a toast
This song is like a celebratory toast, raising a glass of poetic words
To all my lost loves who now seem to be ghost
I pay tribute to those I have lost who now feel like spirits
Deep inside my heart is where I hold you all close
I keep all of you close within my heart
I'm a man and I know it's not like for us to cry
As a man, it is not typical for us to cry
But it's hard cause I never had a chance to say goodbye
But it's difficult because I never had the opportunity to bid farewell
Seen the rain falling hard like tears from the sky and all I could is ask God why
Witnessing the heavy rain feels like tears falling from the sky, and I question why
Uncle Mel, Big Mama and of course you Pops
I specifically remember and miss my Uncle Mel, Big Mama, and of course, my father
Ever since you left I swear the pain had never stopped
Since your departure, I can honestly say that the pain has never ceased
And believe it or not I think about you all the time
Whether you believe it or not, I constantly think of you
That's my word I can't seem to get you off my mind and
I swear it's true, I cannot stop thinking about you
Just because you're not with me in the flesh
The fact that we are physically apart
Doesn't mean that your memories have been laid to rest
Doesn't mean that I have forgotten our memories and moments together
And just because we don't talk all of the time
Even though we don't communicate constantly
Definitely doesn't mean that you're not always on my mind
It certainly does not mean that you are not constantly in my thoughts
And just because we don't see each other every day
Even if we don't have face-to-face encounters daily
Doesn't mean I don't think of you in every single way
It doesn't mean that you are not on my mind in every possible manner
And just because I might not tell you that I love you
The fact that I may not explicitly express my love to you
Doesn't mean that I don't really love you
Doesn't mean that my love for you is not genuine
Because I do
Because I truly and deeply love you
And who knew that I would have any brothers
It is surprising that I have any brothers
I always wanted em at least that's what I told my mother
I had always desired brothers, or at least that's what I mentioned to my mother
So I try to be their role model and help raise em proper
I strive to be a positive example to them and assist in raising them well
Attending all of their games of soccer
I make sure to be present at all of their soccer games
Teach em fighting skills that'll send all of their foes to the doctor
I educate them in combat techniques that will defeat their adversaries
And the smooth talk needed to pull honeys by their lockers
I also teach them the art of charming conversation to attract romantic interests
Support all their endeavors try to hit em off with cheddar
I provide backing and financial support for their pursuits
I grew up to be okay but I know they can do better
I turned out fine, but I believe they have the capacity to excel even more
So this is like my letter to them and to the world
This song serves as my communication and dedication to them, as well as to the world
Shout out to Monica Smith, you know I love you girl
I want to give a special mention and express my love for Monica Smith
The same goes to my mother, step father, and grandparents
The same sentiment applies to my mother, step father, and grandparents
I'd be nothing without you and that's very apparent
I recognize that I owe everything to you and it is evident
To my aunts and cousins I love you all by the dozens
I have love for all my aunts and cousins, a love that multiplies abundantly
And to my uncles without you all I'd be nothing
I acknowledge that without my uncles, I would not be who I am
And to Etoile my sister, nah I ain't forget ya
I want to ensure that I don't forget to mention my sister, Etoile
I swear those ten years before I met you girl I missed ya
I can swear that I missed you during those ten years before we met
Yea The Finest is the crew to them I stay true
I remain loyal to The Finest crew
I shout em out til my face turns blue
I continuously give them recognition and shoutouts
I'll never let y'all fail with me you'll always prevail
I will never allow you to fail, you will always succeed with me
I got your back through thick or thin Heaven or Hell
I am there to support you in any situation, be it easy or difficult
And shout out to Kels way out there in California
I want to give a shout out to Kels, who is residing in California
I know you probably feel like you're a foreigner
I understand that you may feel like an outsider
But bring that thought to the coroner, that means dead that
However, dismiss that notion entirely, let it be gone
Cause girl we gon' live it up the moment that you get back
Because, girl, we are going to have an amazing time once you return
People please sit back and take a few minutes out your day
I request that people take a moment of their time to reflect
And acknowledge the ones you love before the chance goes away
And express appreciation for the loved ones before it is too late
I swear life is too short so we don't have time to play
Life is fleeting, so we should not waste our time on trivial matters
Cause no one knows the hour or the day
We are unaware of the exact moment when life may change or end
That you may be called home
The day when you may pass away and return to the afterlife
And this world you know is gone
And when you leave this world that you are familiar with
Or the ones around you leave and you're left all alone
Or when your loved ones depart, leaving you in solitude
So it's time to make amends love your family and friends
Therefore, it is necessary to reconcile and show love to your family and friends
So that they'll be no regrets in the end,
To ensure that there are no feelings of regret when it all comes to an end
And I shed tears when I wrote this real talk
I cried while writing this, being completely honest
I was on the verge of giving up with rap
I was almost at the point of quitting my career in rap
This beat just brought me out of my slump emotionally ya know
However, this beat rescued me from my emotional low point
To all my family and friends I love you all unconditionally
I want to express my unconditional love for all my family and friends
To my homegirl Vida, I'm still sorry about your loss
I want to apologize to my friend Vida for her loss, which I acknowledge
Sorry I ain't make it to the funeral but
I apologize for not being able to attend the funeral, but
Just because I wasn't there in the physical doesn't mean I wasn't there in the spirit
Even though I couldn't be physically present, my spirit was there
Believe that
Truly believe in that
I love you
I genuinely love you
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Written by: Hugh Ham
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