Silkk rose to fame in the mid-to-late 1990s, releasing records through Master P's label, No Limit Records. His self-titled debut, The Shocker, was released in 1996. Silkk was featured on Master P's 1998 hit, "Make 'Em Say Uhhh!" and had a minor rap hit with his own single that same year, "It Ain't My Fault," featuring label-mate Mystikal. Silkk also performed with R&B singer Mya on the second single released from her self-titled debut album, "Movin' On." In 1999, Mya and Silkk collaborated on the lead single from his album "Made Man." The track, titled "Somebody Like Me," went on to become one of the year's top-selling singles on the Billboard charts. Since then, Silkk has released two additional solo albums: "My World, My Way" in 2001 and "Based On A True Story" in 2004. Neither release generated the same success he enjoyed in the late 1990s. Silkk was also featured on World Wrestling Entertainment's Wreckless Intent album, which was released on May 23, 2006. The song he performed on the album, I'm Comin', has since been used as the theme song for SmackDown! wrestler M.V.P. Silkk also performed former SmackDown! wrestler Orlando Jordan's theme song, Do It Big.
A 2nd Chance
Silkk The Shocker Lyrics
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[C Murder]
How many of my TRU niggas actually get a second chance at life
at their dreams? not many huh
Started off as a street thug just hangin' and thuggin'
'89 went to jail for druggin' and muggin'
poppa please ain't no fuckin' way for me
probation for 10 years don't mean you're free
this shit's real I wish my brother wouldn't of got killed
for me to realize the game is wicked
shit can't even trust the niggas that I used to hang with
huh, but I remember what my brother told me
I know a real bitch by the way she hold me
I love my TRU niggas like I love money
if you fuck with no limit you never find nothin' funny
and I take it to the grave with me
if you shoot first bitch you better make sure you hit me
'cause I'm known for choppin' keys on my mom's table
I split a hundred G's with my niggas Kane and Abel
fast money fast bitches is what I live for
until I caught a fuckin' bullet in the back, bra
they thought I was dead but I'm still in it
I'm back to life back on top ain't no limit
(Chorus)
Back to life (from the cradle to the grave)
Back to reality (some younsters on the streets tryin' get paid)
from the cradle to the grave
there's some youngsters on the streets tryin' get paid
Back to life (from the cradle to the grave)
Back to reality (some younsters on the streets tryin' get paid)
[Master P]
Tattoo hennessy and weed
grew up in the project with killers and G's
the Last Don is known for slangin' and bangin'
thug niggas 3rd ward Caliope where we hangin'
ghetto's soldiers mercenary we rhyme
this game is life or death and its your soul or mine
we don't play no games boy just tryin' get paid
hope I get rich before they dig my grave
so many penetentary chances feds and demons
so many homies in the ghetto with their soul in strim
thank god we trust ain't no man gone harm me
my best friend be my lady 'cause these fools are fonies
take heed I been beyond and back
I live my life through the lord, my homey, the greed and the back
I said: (Ughhhhhhh)
(Chorus)
Back to life (from the cradle to the grave)
Back to reality (some younsters on the streets tryin' get paid)
from the cradle to the grave
there's some youngsters on the streets tryin' get paid
[Silkk the Shocker]
you couldn't tell me nutin'
a little ghetto child runnin' wild
shed tears trough years made it hard to smile
imagine homies dying while you're standin' right there
my reality's your worst nightmare
and now I'm trapped in the whole fuckin' world of sin
Kill or be killed hit down by the hands of his best friend
you gotta know if you want to live there's rules to this shit
you can't break 'em if you want to be rich
and when my homey died and didn't come back
I knew it was on nigga stressed god blessed
got his name on a tombstone
some of my friends go out before me and I walk that path
I spray paint your name on the wall and I sit back and laugh
you gotta make decisions make 'em all with precision
try to make moves and avoid prison
I remember the first time I laughed at the penetentary steel
when the told me spread lift the car I knew it was real
now I was just out there tryin' gain some strength
birds came to me one night told me Silkk you gotta change your life
but it was all or nothin' could never settle for second
gotta make the whole world feel my presence (Ughhhhh)
i told my homey don't cry if I close my eyes,
(but Silkk the Shocker you too young to die)
(Chorus)
Back to life (from the cradle to the grave)
Back to reality (some younsters on the streets tryin' get paid)
from the cradle to the grave
there's some youngsters on the streets tryin' get paid
Back to life (from the cradle to the grave)
Back to reality (some younsters on the streets tryin' get paid)
from the cradle to the grave
there's some youngsters on the streets tryin' get paid
The song "A 2nd Chance" by Silkk The Shocker talks about the struggles of growing up in the rough and tumble environment of the ghetto, where life and death are just a thin line apart. The lyrics describe the journey of three rap legends, Silkk The Shocker, Master P, and C Murder, all of whom have had various brushes with the law, been shot at, or lost friends to violence. The song highlights the fact that despite all the negativity and hardships, a glimmer of hope still exists for those who choose to make something of their lives.
Furthermore, the lyrics also emphasize that the rap game is not different from life itself and that to succeed, one has to follow the rules while also remaining true to oneself. The artists also pay homage to their roots and their TRU niggas, where loyalty and trust are at a premium. Finally, the song speaks to the importance of staying positive and never giving up on one's dreams, no matter the obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
How many of my TRU niggas actually get a second chance at life
Not many of my true friends have been given another opportunity to succeed.
Started off as a street thug just hangin' and thuggin'
I began my life as a delinquent, spending my days aimlessly on the street.
'89 went to jail for druggin' and muggin'
In 1989, I was arrested and imprisoned for drug-related crimes and robbery.
probation for 10 years don't mean you're free
Even after serving my sentence, being on probation for a decade did not grant me freedom.
I love my TRU niggas like I love money
My loyalty to my true friends is unbreakable, similar to my infatuation with wealth.
I split a hundred G's with my niggas Kane and Abel
I shared one hundred thousand dollars with my friends, Kane and Abel.
fast money fast bitches is what I live for
I pursue a lifestyle of quick cash and promiscuous women.
until I caught a fuckin' bullet in the back, bra
However, my physical body endured a gunshot wound - a reality check.
there's some youngsters on the streets tryin' get paid
Many teenagers in impoverished areas are tempted to succumb to illegal activity as a means of financial gain.
hope I get rich before they dig my grave
I aspire to achieve success and wealth before I pass away.
you can't break 'em if you want to be rich
There are some rules that cannot be broken if the aim is to become wealthy.
I spray paint your name on the wall and I sit back and laugh
I mark the walls with the names of deceased friends and chuckle at the memories we shared.
gotta make the whole world feel my presence
I must make a significant impact on the world before my time on earth comes to an end.
there's some youngsters on the streets tryin' get paid
Many teenagers in impoverished areas are tempted to succumb to illegal activity as a means of financial gain.
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