My Friend
Royce Da 5'9 Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Catch my drift
I got to keep it raw
The most anticipated
I got to keep it raw
Yo, my is there for me, we like brothers
Over the years we've grown close, just like one another
I give a lot of love, none as spoiled as him
The one friend you always want to be nice to
Besides, you kept me out of trouble in High School
Close and distant, and hard in most positions
He knows, and listens and needs no description, hangin' wit two nuts
That can always depend on each other when one them's feelin' used up
Born at the same time in the same place
Twins wit the same mom, but not the same face
Fatigues from the same game, we gotta equally maintain
We feed from the same brain
We grew together and I considered you all mine
You delivered in hard times, I love my (Friend!)
[Chorus:]
It's the longest waited
The most anticipated
I gotta keep it raw
The bitches up on it
Betta believe that
My (Friend!) It's the longest waited
The most anticipated
I got to keep it raw
The bitches up on it
Betta believe that
My (Friend!), I never leave home without you with me
Here for the hoes just out to get me
Even when it's sticky your still wit me
You stick wit me, you must be my (Friend!)
A handy-tool, you never lay around the house
A family jewel, too priceless to count him out
The power to keep you grinnin', a thug mentality like me
'Cept he only beats wit women
I need him for the health, I guess I'm a bit abusive
I choke him up and beat him when he's thinkin' for himself
Somethin' I really don' love doin, 'cause I feel guilty and try to make it up to him
My (Friend!), down for him, he's down for me
And even when he's runnin' his mouth, you hear sounds from me
I speak for the two of us everyday
What's mines is his, we share everyday
And if you wearin' lipstick, wear the same stick
You look like a rainbow whenever you change it
The power to beg and always were a hat
And a raincoat when it's damp and shower's ahead
He adores me, that's all it was
That's why he do things without me, like fall in love
The Game is ready to test the sharks
But he's too vicious, that's why he never left my heart
It's too late he grown now
The two of them probably wouldn't even get along now
'cause of the time, ladies want to get it on now, 'cause of the rhyme
And we can take 'em, one at a time, in front of the line
I can rub it in his face, he'll never rub it in mines
Besides, it ain't because of the fives, it's because of the nines, my
(Friend!)
[Repeat: x2]
The-the-the most anticipated
I got to keep-keep it raw
I love my (Friend!)
It's the longest waited
The most anticipated
I got to keep it raw
The bitches up on it
Betta believe that
My (Friend!)
Royce da 5'9"'s song My Friend is a tribute to the loyalty, trust, and bond that he shares with his best friend. The lyrics describe the unbreakable connection that Royce has with his friend, who has been there for him through thick and thin, like family. The chorus, "It's the longest waited, the most anticipated, I gotta keep it raw, the bitches up on it, betta believe that, my friend!" celebrates their enduring friendship and the authenticity that characterizes it. Royce speaks about his friend's reliability, usefulness, and how they share everything, including lipstick.
The lyrics also highlight the struggles that Royce and his friend faced growing up, and how they supported each other to overcome them. The line "'Cause of the time, ladies want to get it on now, 'cause of the rhyme, and we can take 'em, one at a time, in front of the line" suggests that they faced some hostility and envy from others because of their connection but learned to defend themselves through their bond.
My Friend offers an insightful take on the value of true friendship, its importance and the support that it provides. Royce's lyrics are raw and unfiltered, which makes the song an authentic tribute to his friendship. It is a reminder that no matter how tough life gets, with the right 'friend', there is always hope to overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
A man is defined by his (Boing!)
A person's actions define them.
Catch my drift
Do you understand what I'm saying?
I got to keep it raw
I need to be honest.
The most anticipated
This is eagerly awaited.
Yo, my is there for me, we like brothers
My friend is always there for me, we are like family.
Over the years we've grown close, just like one another
We have become very close over time, almost resembling each other.
I give a lot of love, none as spoiled as him
I show a lot of affection, but my friend receives the most.
The one friend you always want to be nice to
This friend deserves kindness more than any other.
Besides, you kept me out of trouble in High School
You helped keep me out of trouble during school.
Close and distant, and hard in most positions
We have a close, but occasionally difficult relationship with each other.
Born at the same time in the same place
We were both born in the same location and at the same time.
Twins wit the same mom, but not the same face
We are similar, but not identical twins with the same mother.
Fatigues from the same game, we gotta equally maintain
We are both involved in the same activity and it requires equal effort from us.
We feed from the same brain
We share many of the same thoughts and ideas.
You delivered in hard times, I love my (Friend!)
You were there for me when times were tough, and I appreciate you as a friend.
The bitches up on it
Women are interested in us.
Betta believe that
You better believe it.
My (Friend!), I never leave home without you with me
I always have my friend with me wherever I go.
Here for the hoes just out to get me
We are here and ready for women who are trying to pursue us.
Even when it's sticky you're still wit me
Even during tough times, my friend is still by my side.
You stick wit me, you must be my (Friend!)
You remain loyal to me, so you must be my friend.
A family jewel, too priceless to count him out
My friend is invaluable to me and I could never dismiss him.
The power to keep you grinnin', a thug mentality like me
My friend knows how to make me laugh and has a similar tough mentality like me.
'Cept he only beats wit women
Except when it comes to women, he has a violent streak.
I need him for the health, I guess I'm a bit abusive
I rely on my friend for my well-being, but I admit to being somewhat mistreating him.
Somethin' I really don' love doin', 'cause I feel guilty and try to make it up to him
Even though I don't enjoy mistreating my friend, I feel guilty and try to make amends.
And even when he's runnin' his mouth, you hear sounds from me
Even when my friend is speaking, I am also present and making my voice heard.
I speak for the two of us everyday
I am responsible for representing my friend and myself in everyday interactions.
What's mines is his, we share everyday
We share everything and what is mine is also his.
And if you wearin' lipstick, wear the same stick
If you're wearing lipstick, you better be using the same one as me and my friend.
You look like a rainbow whenever you change it
You look ridiculous when you change the lipstick color.
The power to beg and always were a hat
My friend has the ability to beg and always wears a hat.
And a raincoat when it's damp and shower's ahead
He even wears a raincoat when rain is predicted.
He adores me, that's all it was
My friend loves and admires me.
That's why he do things without me, like fall in love
That is why he falls in love and does things without me at times.
The two of them probably wouldn't even get along now
My friend and my old self may not get along anymore.
'cause of the time, ladies want to get it on now, 'cause of the rhyme
Due to our fame, women are interested in us sexually.
And we can take 'em, one at a time, in front of the line
We can handle them one by one, waiting in line.
I can rub it in his face, he'll never rub it in mines
I can brag and boast, but my friend will never retaliate.
Besides, it ain't because of the fives, it's because of the nines, my (Friend!)
Our bond is not because of our looks or money, it's because of our personality and loyalty.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, RYAN MONTGOMERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dzieckosztuki679
premo is a fucking genius, he can make dope beat from fart sample
@djnitetrain6171
Check out my Boom Bap Mix.... Subscribe to my channel!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIVTAUce4_A&t=18s
@MyNameIsNeutron
One of the few DJ Premier beats that can truly be called "whimsical." A man is defined by his (boing)
@salmanc1
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHH i remember this!!!!!! Bus home to uni, cd player skipping, 1999. These beats make you feel like a giant
@theoldslimshady64
I thought this was gonna be about his gun...as usual Royce totally surprised me. Reason he's my favorite artist.
@realsmt
when you shit on the game i guess you can fart on a track
@alex-ug7uu
Awesome beat! That sample in the beginning was amazing lmao. "A man is defined by his ... BOING" 😉 wish more rappers used that boing sample more often it's awesome
@carlosmercado9609
wtf is everyone talking about, this beat is dope af
@nickfileccia7423
Agreed premo as usual
@29baconbtch
Yeah