I Tried
Scarface Feat. Ghetto Boys Lyrics

She don't want to be with me no mo'
The singer's partner no longer wishes to be in a relationship with him.

Ain't her fault she just tired of this dumb shit that she don't know
The partner's dissatisfaction is not due to any wrongdoing on her part, but rather a confusion about the situation.

Whether to, throw in the towel or if he gon' grow
The singer wonders if the partner will give up on the relationship or if they will work to improve it.

And if he do, where is he gon' go?
The artist wonders where he will end up if the partner decides to leave him.

Got a letter from an old friend, I read it and cried
The artist received a letter from a friend and was moved to tears after reading it.

When he told me that his girl just died
The singer's friend's girlfriend had passed away.

Right out of the blue, breast cancer, wasn't nothin to do
The friend's girlfriend's death was sudden and unexpected and due to breast cancer.

Now I'm sittin here and thinkin of you
The artist is now thinking about his own partner as a result of his friend's news.

Tryin to come to amends, cause really I done wanted you in
The artist is attempting to reconcile with his partner as he realizes he truly wants her in his life.

You the only one I trust as a friend
The partner is the only person the artist trusts as a friend.

I know I'm on my last leg limpin with this bullshit written
The singer recognizes that his time to make amends is running out and that this act may be seen as insincere.

But I still gotta bring it to light
Despite the lack of time and potential criticism, the artist must still try to make amends.

Spent half of a lifetime missin cause I would not listen
The singer has missed many opportunities in life by failing to listen or take action.

Confused about my wrong and my rights
The singer is uncertain about what actions are right or wrong in his life.

They tellin me that time heals wounds though
Others have told the singer that time can heal emotional injuries.

This wound gon' need some stitches; I got testimony for niggaz
The emotional wound the artist has is too severe to be healed by time alone and requires more substantial action. The artist has a life lesson to share with others.

You doin what you do but when the shoe gets flipped
People should be prepared for when their situation changes.

Standin on the other foot got your boots and shit
Being in a different situation can cause people to lose everything they have.

When you back up and analyze, fix shit and finalize
Taking a step back and reviewing the situation can allow for fixing and resolution.

Before you leave the shit alone just try
You should make an effort to work on a situation before giving up on it completely.

Maybe there's somethin you can do to rectify what's did
There may be something that can be done to correct past mistakes.

And plus you gotta think of the kids
The wellbeing of children must also be considered in relationship matters.

That's kinda just the way life is, you either gotta live or you die
Life presents the options of survival or death, but there are many complexities in between.

At least that I can say that I tried
The artist can at least say that he made an effort to work on his situation.

Cause I tried, I tried to do the best I could
The singer made a sincere effort to do the best he could in his relationship.

Sometimes I guess my best ain't good... enough
Despite his best efforts, the singer's actions were not enough to save the relationship.

Cause when it's over, said shit done
When a relationship ends, it is over and cannot be undone.

You sittin by yourself mixed up
The end of a relationship can leave someone feeling alone and confused.

But I tried, I tried to do the best I could
The artist once again emphasizes that he made a genuine effort to save the relationship.

Faster than a crackhead, can pawn yo' shit
The singer is comparing his own speed to that of someone who is addicted to crack cocaine.

Willie D'll put a foot in you bitch
The singer, Willie D, will use physical force against someone who crosses him.

I sold dope, robbed folks, had to make ends meet
The artist was involved in illegal activities to provide for himself.

Since 5th grade, I been up in these streets, tryin to get it
The artist has been trying to make a living through means outside of traditional jobs since he was in fifth grade.

Raised by a single mother, two sisters two brothers
The artist's family consists of a single mother and several siblings.

I used to think she didn't love us
The singer used to think his mother did not care for him and his siblings due to her harsh punishment.

Cause she beat us so much, plus she came home drunk
The artist's mother was physically abusive and struggled with alcohol use.

But every now and then she'd knock on wood, and say
Occasionally, the singer's mother would knock on wood and say something superstitious.

I tried to do the best that I could - and I believe her
The singer came to understand that his mother really did try to do her best for her children, despite her flaws.

Cause she was treated evil out the box
The singer's mother had a very difficult life herself, leading to some of the negative traits she exhibited.

You can't get what you ain't got
One cannot obtain what they do not have access to.

Momma I was young, hittin licks, started helpin you out
The artist began engaging in illegal activities at a young age to provide for his mother and siblings.

'Bout the closest that you came to a man of the house
The singer's presence in the household made him the male authority figure, despite his young age.

I was talkin back, walkin through the do' gettin smacked
The singer exhibited disrespectful behavior and was physically punished by his mother for it.

You used to brag to your friends on how, well I rapped
Despite their difficult relationship, the artist's mother would boast about his rapping skills to others.

We never really got along but when you took sick
The artist and his mother never had a great relationship, but when she fell ill, he was there for her.

I was at your side 'til you died
The artist remained by his mother's side until her death.

I wasn't the best son but I tried
The singer recognizes that he was not always the ideal son, but he made an effort to be there for his mother when she needed him.

I've always been crook, never given up
The artist has led a life of engaging in illicit activities, but has never given up or given in to the negative forces around him.

But the past few years has been really rough
Recently, the singer has experienced significant hardship and challenges.

Felt like givin up a couple of times
The singer has thought about giving up in the recent past.

Take a jump or plant a slug deep, up in my mind
The singer considered taking his own life or committing a violent act against someone else.

Fuck it I'm dyin, done wit strugglin for mine
The artist is reaching a breaking point and is ready to stop struggling for his own success.

Sleepin on fans, knowin there ain't no use to me lyin
The artist is sleeping on air mattresses and is honest about his difficult situation.

Change my name for anonymity's sake
The singer changed his name for the sake of privacy and anonymity.

But a four feet dwarf that be on television's hard to miss
Despite his attempt at anonymity, the singer, who is a dwarf, stands out due to his appearances on television.

I get pissed over little shit, little shit drive me crazy
The artist becomes easily upset over minor issues that wouldn't bother other people.

Then I start thinkin 'bout my babies
The artist's thoughts turn to his children.

I cain't go to jail, I cain't die
The artist wants to do what is best for his children and cannot put himself in situations that may jeopardize their wellbeing.

Who better to teach 'em 'bout this cruel world than I?
The singer feels that he is the best person to guide his children through the harsh reality of the world.

Their mommas won't let me see 'em, I still pay my support
The mothers of the artist's children prevent him from seeing them, but he continues to provide financial support for them.

Cause once you give life, life is bigger than yours
The singer recognizes that once a person becomes a parent, their life goals and priorities must encompass those of their children as well.

Maybe I'm not all you expect me to be
The singer acknowledges that he may not meet the expectations of others.

But when it's done and said ultimately, daddy tried
Despite any shortcomings, the singer can at least say that he tried his best to be a good father.