Marvin
Raekwon Lyrics

April 2nd 1939, the stars is in line
On this specific date, the alignment of the stars signifies an important event.

Divine intervention at it's own intention
A supernatural force at work, guiding events to fulfill its own purpose.

Birthed a gift
A special talent or ability was bestowed upon someone.

In this DC kid
Referring to a young person from Washington, DC.

He sung heavenly
His singing voice had a heavenly quality to it.

Good values and all
He possessed and exemplified strong moral principles.

And his father was in the ministry
His father was a member of the clergy or involved in religious work.

God fearing man with a mother that's so beautiful
His father was deeply religious, and his mother was exceptionally beautiful.

The angels would serve her
His mother had such grace and beauty that it seemed as if angels would cater to her.

What's her name?
Asking for the name of his mother.

It's Alberta
Her name is Alberta.

This little boy quickly became a man
He matured and grew up at a fast pace.

From blowing in his father's church
He started by playing a musical instrument in his father's church.

To making his own band
He formed his own musical group.

Called the Moonglows
His band was named the Moonglows.

Sensational with his vocals
His singing skills were remarkable and exceptional.

That drove the ladies crazy
His singing had a seductive effect on women, making them infatuated.

Panties got thrown at his shows
Female fans would throw their underwear as a sign of admiration or desire.

But he was far from happy
Despite his success, he was not content or satisfied.

He wore a smile just to hide it behind them doors
He put on a happy facade, concealing his inner struggles behind closed doors.

Him and his father constantly colliding
He and his father frequently clashed or had conflicts.

Marvin, the sound of your voice
Referring to Marvin and the impact of his singing.

Sets fire my soul
His voice ignites passion and emotions within the listener.

What a glory to be hold
His talent and presence are awe-inspiring and remarkable.

Marvin, my heart, my heart still wonders how
Expressing a sense of curiosity and admiration towards Marvin.

I just hope you're happy now
Wishing for Marvin's happiness and contentment.

Destined for greatness
He was meant to achieve extraordinary success.

Counting his blessings
Being grateful for the positive things in his life.

Young'uns struggling with pressures
Young individuals experiencing difficulties and challenges.

That the fact that his pops was a cross dresser
One of the struggles was his father's inclination to dress in clothing associated with the opposite gender.

But he still loved him
Despite his father's choices, he still had love and affection for him.

You know the bond between his son and father
Highlighting the special relationship and connection between a father and his son.

That only pushed him and forced him to sing harder
The challenges he faced motivated him to put more effort into his singing and become even better.

His main man Harvey Fuqua gassed up his car
His close friend Harvey Fuqua provided support and encouragement.

Believed his sound
Having faith in his musical abilities and talent.

And took him down to Motown y'all
He was brought to Motown, a renowned record label, for a career opportunity.

That's where it all happened
Motown became the pivotal point in his life and career.

Success in the palm of his hand
Achieving great success and having it within his grasp.

But unfortunate the fame wasn't enough
Despite his fame, it did not bring him complete satisfaction.

He wanted more out of life
There was a desire for greater fulfillment and purpose.

Took it further and found himself a wife
He pursued a romantic relationship and got married.

Pretty Anna Gordy
Referring to his wife, Anna Gordy, who was known for her beauty.

She made his time sit still
Being with her made him feel a sense of peace and tranquility.

She was the cousin of Barry G
Highlighting Anna Gordy's relation to Barry Gordy, the founder of Hitsville.

The founder of Hitsville
Referring to Barry Gordy, who established the successful Hitsville record label.

Please pay attention because the story it gets ill
Urging the listener to focus as the story takes a darker turn.

Shit's real
Expressing the seriousness and reality of the situation.

Trials and tribulations son's facing
The artist is experiencing significant difficulties and challenges.

You gotta play the cards you're dealt
One must make the most of their circumstances and make the best choices available.

Ain't no telling what life deals
Life can be unpredictable, and one can never be certain of what it will bring.

Death will cause you to have night chills
The loss of life can evoke fear and discomfort during nighttime.

Enough to keep a nigga bothered
The fear or worry associated with death can greatly affect someone.

Especially when the negatives start coming from your father
The negativity and mistreatment originating from one's own father can be particularly distressing.

Money, women and drugs came into play
Material wealth, romantic relationships, and narcotics became influential factors in his life.

Now wouldn't you know
Ironically, as if it was expected or predicted.

There goes another happy home down the drain
A once-content family is now falling apart or ruined.

That night life had him speeding through hell
His involvement in nightlife activities led him down a self-destructive path.

Scarred by the death of Tammy Terell
The loss of Tammi Terrell deeply affected and wounded him emotionally.

Couldn't believe it, he spiraled downhill
The pain and shock of Tammi Terrell's death caused his life to take a negative turn.

Secluding himself
He isolated himself from others.

From the music and the press
He distanced himself from the music industry and media coverage.

He was sick and really getting depressed
He became physically unwell and experienced deep sadness.

Time passed so he bounced back on track
With the passage of time, he regained stability and returned to a positive path.

New and improved
Having made positive changes and improvements to his life.

Even got himself a new wife too
He entered into a new marriage, finding companionship once again.

Everything is on the up and up
His life is improving and going well.

Got his act together spiritually he claims
He asserted that he had sorted out his spiritual life and found inner peace.

You could see the glow up on this fella
His happiness and contentment were evident in his appearance and demeanor.

Tried to make amends with his father
He attempted to reconcile and repair his relationship with his father.

But the hatred is too strong
The deep-seated resentment and animosity prevented any reconciliation.

Revolver in his palm
Holding a handgun in his hand.

The warning that death was close
The presence of the gun indicated that his own demise was imminent.

His mother screaming out 'Honey don't do it!'
His mother desperately pleaded with him not to take such drastic action.

One shot to the chest made Marvin lose fluids
A single gunshot wound to the chest caused Marvin to bleed profusely.

April 1st he died on the spot
On April 1st, he succumbed to his injuries and passed away at the scene.

The scene was so horrific
The circumstances surrounding his death were extremely shocking and distressing.

How a father could kill his own son
Expressing disbelief and anguish over a father's act of murdering his own child.

Defines wicked
This act exemplifies extreme evil and depravity.

It's the sound of the music
Referring to Marvin's music and its impact.