Instrumental
S.T.R.E.E.T.S. Lyrics
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Why is it that there's a gun shop on almost every corner in this community
Why
I'll tell you why
For the same reason that there's a liquor store on almost every corner in the black community
Why
They want us to kill ourselves
You go out to Beverly Hills you don't see that shit
The best way you can destroy a people you take away their ability to reproduce themselves
Who is it thats dying out here on these streets every night
Y'all
Young brothers like yourselves
What am I supposed to do
Fool roll up and try to smoke me
I'ma shoot the muthafucka if he don't kill me first
You're doing exactly what they want you to do
You have to think young brother
About your future
huh
The lyrics of S.T.R.E.E.T.S.'s song "Instrumental" address the concerning reality of guns and violence in the black community. The singer raises a thought-provoking question about why there seems to be a gun shop on almost every corner in their community, paralleling the presence of liquor stores. They provide their own answer, suggesting that it is because "they" want the community members to kill themselves.
The lyrics highlight the stark contrast between communities like Beverly Hills, where such issues are not as prevalent. This contrast serves to emphasize the deliberate targeting of the black community, as the singer suggests that taking away their ability to reproduce themselves is an effective way to destroy a people. The song emphasizes the impact of violence and the cycle of killing, particularly among young brothers. The singer grapples with the reality of self-defense and preservation, acknowledging that they would shoot someone trying to harm them, recognizing the unfortunate state of affairs.
Line by Line Meaning
Now if you wanna talk about uh guns
If you're interested in discussing firearms
Why is it that there's a gun shop on almost every corner in this community
Why are there so many stores selling guns in our neighborhood?
Why
Why is this the case?
I'll tell you why
Let me explain the reason
For the same reason that there's a liquor store on almost every corner in the black community
Just like the abundance of liquor stores, it's for a similar purpose
They want us to kill ourselves
They desire for us to harm and destroy ourselves
You go out to Beverly Hills you don't see that shit
If you visit Beverly Hills, you won't find the same situation
But they want us to kill ourselves
Yet, their intention is for us to cause harm to ourselves
The best way you can destroy a people you take away their ability to reproduce themselves
To effectively harm a community, you deprive them of the means to continue and thrive
Who is it thats dying out here on these streets every night
Who are the ones losing their lives on these streets night after night?
Y'all
It's you all
Young brothers like yourselves
Young men similar to yourselves
What am I supposed to do
Asking for guidance and advice
Fool roll up and try to smoke me
When someone foolishly approaches and attempts to harm me
I'ma shoot the muthafucka if he don't kill me first
I will shoot that person if they don't kill me beforehand
You're doing exactly what they want you to do
Your actions align with their desires
You have to think young brother
You need to use your mind, my young sibling
About your future
Consider the impact on your own future
huh
An expression of contemplation or realization
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Eric Truesdale
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mari2190
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Like you, ooh
I found it hard to find someone like you
Like you, like you
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I can't sleep no more
In my head, we belong
And I can't be without you
Why can't I find no one like you?
I can't sleep no more
In my head, we belong
And I can't be without you
Why can't I find no one like you?
Baby, we tried to fight it
We all been there some days
Thought I need something else
And acted like I was okay
We just had to work it out
And baby, I needed space
Ain't nobody 'round here wrong
You love all yours so far away
You're pouring your heart out
I'm acting like I knew
You held me so down
So down I never grew, oh
I tried to find out
When none of them came through
And now I'm stuck in the middle
And baby had to pull me out, oh
Like you, like you
Like you, ooh
I found it hard to find someone like you
Like you, like you
Send your location, come through (Yeah)
Damn papa, you a rare breed, no comparing
And it's motherfuckin' scary
Tryna keep him 'cause I found him
Let a hoe know, I ain't motherfuckin' sharing
I could take you to the parents, then to Paris
Plan a motherfuckin' wedding
You the type I wanna marry (Yeah) and keep you merry
I'll put the ring on when you ready
We play our fantasies out in real life ways and
No Final Fantasy, can we end these games though?
You give me energy, make me feel lightweight
Like the birds of a feather, baby
We real life made for each other
And it's hard to keep my cool
When other bitches tryna get with my dude and
When other chickens tryna get in my coop
'Cause you're a one in a million
There ain't no man like you
Like you, like you
Like you, ooh
I found it hard to find someone like you
Like you, like you
Send your location, come through
I can't sleep no more
In my head, we belong
And I can't be without you
Why can't I find no one like you?
I can't sleep no more
In my head, we belong
And I can't be without you
Why can't I find no one like you?
@Rocio-hx2hy
I've been goin' through some things (Oh)
I struggle with my inner man (Yeah, yeah)
I hustle, I'll do what I can to get this money
Blaq Tuxedo
Don Dada on the, Don Dada on the beat
Like you, like you
Like you, ooh
I found it hard to find someone like you
Like you, like you
Send your location, come through
I can't sleep no more
In my head, we belong
And I can't be without you
Why can't I find no one like you?
I can't sleep no more
In my head, we belong
And I can't be without you
Why can't I find no one like you?
Baby, we tried to fight it
We all been there some days
Thought I need something else
And acted like I was okay
We just had to work it out
And baby, I needed space
Ain't nobody 'round here wrong
You love all yours so far away
You're pouring your heart out
I'm acting like I knew
You held me so down
So down I never grew, oh
I tried to find out
When none of them came through
And now I'm stuck in the middle
And baby had to pull me out, oh
Like you, like you
Like you, ooh
I found it hard to find someone like you
Like you, like you
Send your location, come through (Yeah)
Damn papa, you a rare weed, no comparing
And it's motherfuckin' scary
Tryna keep him 'cause I found him
Let a ho know I ain't motherfuckin' sharing
I could take you to the parents, then to Paris
Plan a motherfuckin' wedding
You the type I wanna marry (Yeah) and keep you merry
I'll put the ring on when you ready
We play our fantasies out in real life ways and
No Final Fantasy, can we end these games though?
You give me energy, make me feel lightweight
Like the birds of a feather, baby
We real life made for each other
And it's hard to keep my cool
When other bitches tryna get with my dude and
When other chickens tryna get in my coop
'Cause you're a one in a million
There ain't no man like you
Like you, like you
Like you, ooh
I found it hard to find someone like you
Like you, like you
Send your location, come through
I can't sleep no more
In my head, we belong
And I can't be without you
Why can't I find no one like you?
I can't sleep no more
In my head, we belong
And I can't be without you
Why can't I find no one like you?
@kiyam4359
i hope the person who made this beat is having the best day of their life everyday
@grrr9839
I hope their pillow is cold when they flip it <3
@projectcrip6726
@@grrr9839 Best comment<3
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@sleepycat-theanti-insomnia6831
This is my favorite comment of the year, @@grrr9839!
@coldpillowsareunderrated
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@Anita-xe1vf
moment of silence for the people who cant find this
@madridboo5928
glad i found my way, finally!
@r0b3rt41
so true
@goombledog
I FINALLY FOUND ITTTT