Home For Good
Solomon Childs Lyrics
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I'm home for good
'll be a shootout, they try to summon me back
Take a hint, strive for what you wanna get
Cuz if it's blood, that they want
Then it's blood, what they gotta get
(Solomon Childs)
Momma had two jobs, and got there whether snow, sleet or rain
Thank you for sending me to church, with my cousins Glendall & Dame
Who ever thought, I'd give you so much pain
From on the blocks styling, to in & out of Riker's Island
Where I stay in the box, it wasn't more than an idea
I had to cheat my options, at the same time
The penal changed my life
Taught me how your wife can turn crooked
Puerto Ricans taught me how the coke sizzle when you cook it
First bid, all the way upstate, pressure from the gate
Inmates, scheaming on my thirty five pounds
Police looking to put one in your back
And to catch you out of bounds, man, man, come on
(Chorus 2X)
(Solomon Childs)
The year is '96
Back on the block hood, looking to get rich
You bitch ass police told all by snitch
Younger words went to the feds
This year, we lost alotta track heads
And as time went on
I'm taught to teach when the dark read
Man, listen, can tell you about some hard times
I'll tell you about some hard crimes
My first daughter already three
And on my second felony, I was being found guilty
Back up north, stressed out on the yard
On lowback, cuz I had an asshole foot on the back
But this time it was a lot different
No sweatsuits or Reebok classics
I had to rob and poke these bastards
Muthafucka...
(Chorus 2X)
(Solomon Childs)
The year of 20-04
And I ain't been back in a minute, hoe
Bitch ass slow down on crime
Some say I got a more positive mind
But that ain't what it is
Learned how to do the crime the quiet way
The ski-mask way, this dedicated
To the memories of Cooper, Damian Faye
K-Barge, Jamaican Shawn
Tank, and the god Inf
And the moral of the story is this
Though we all gon' plead the fifth
But you can be whatever you is
You live it, but nobody take none from you
If you work so hard to gain it
(Chorus 2X)
The song by Solomon Childs titled Home For Good, is a reflection on his life, specifically the years 1988, 1996, and 2004. The chorus, which is repeated twice, emphasizes that he is home for good, and that there will be no turning back. The first verse describes his upbringing and the struggles his mother faced in providing for him. He expresses gratitude for being sent to church and the influence of his cousins, but also acknowledges the pain he has caused his mother. From there, the song delves into his time spent in and out of prison, referring to Riker's Island and his first time being sentenced. Solomon paints a vivid picture of the pressure he faced from inmates and police, as well as the corrupting influence of criminal activities he was exposed to, specifically mentioning Puerto Rican individuals who taught him how to cook coke. In the second verse, the year is now 1996, and Solomon has returned to his old ways with the intention to gain wealth. However, he is hindered by the police and the betrayal of a snitch. By the end of the song, he has expressed regret over friends he has lost and reveals he has served prison time for his second felony, but he ends on a more positive note by emphasizing that you can be whatever you want to be, as long as you work hard to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm home for good
I have returned home permanently after experiencing a life of crime and incarceration.
'll be a shootout, they try to summon me back
If anyone tries to bring me back into the criminal lifestyle, there will be a violent conflict.
Take a hint, strive for what you wanna get
If you want to achieve something, you have to work hard for it.
Cuz if it's blood, that they want
If someone is seeking revenge and wants to harm me...
Then it's blood, what they gotta get
...they will have to suffer the same fate.
The year of '88, Special Ed & Big Daddy Kane
I recall events from the year 1988, when rappers Special Ed and Big Daddy Kane were prominent.
Momma had two jobs, and got there whether snow, sleet or rain
My mother worked tirelessly to provide for our family, regardless of the weather conditions.
Thank you for sending me to church, with my cousins Glendall & Dame
I am grateful that my mother sent me to church with my cousins, Glendall and Dame.
Who ever thought, I'd give you so much pain
It is surprising that I caused my family so much pain through my actions.
From on the blocks styling, to in & out of Riker's Island
I went from hanging out on the streets, to being incarcerated multiple times at Riker's Island Prison.
Where I stay in the box, it wasn't more than an idea
I spent most of my time in solitary confinement, which seemed like a distant dream.
I had to cheat my options, at the same time
I had to limit my options in order to survive in prison.
The penal changed my life
Prison had a significant impact on my life.
Taught me how your wife can turn crooked
I learned that even someone you trust, like a wife, can become corrupt.
Puerto Ricans taught me how the coke sizzle when you cook it
I learned how to cook cocaine from fellow inmates who were Puerto Rican.
First bid, all the way upstate, pressure from the gate
My first time being incarcerated was in a maximum-security prison, where I faced intense pressure from the staff.
Inmates, scheaming on my thirty five pounds
Fellow inmates were plotting to steal the money I had.
Police looking to put one in your back
The police were willing to use lethal force on prisoners.
And to catch you out of bounds, man, man, come on
The police are eager to catch prisoners when they are least expecting it.
The year is '96
I am now recalling events from the year 1996.
Back on the block hood, looking to get rich
After being released from prison, I returned to the streets with the intention of making money by any means necessary.
You bitch ass police told all by snitch
The police betrayed me by revealing my illegal activities based on information provided by a snitch.
Younger words went to the feds
Many young people were convicted and incarcerated for their crimes.
This year, we lost alotta track heads
We lost many friends who were addicted to drugs.
And as time went on
As time passed...
I'm taught to teach when the dark read
I learned how to read at night when it was too dark.
Man, listen, can tell you about some hard times
I can tell you about the difficult experiences I have been through.
I'll tell you about some hard crimes
I have committed many serious crimes in my life.
My first daughter already three
My oldest daughter was already three years old at this point.
And on my second felony, I was being found guilty
I was found guilty of my second felony offense.
Back up north, stressed out on the yard
I returned to a northern prison and felt incredibly stressed while outside in the prison yard.
On lowback, cuz I had an asshole foot on the back
My back was hurting due to a fellow inmate stepping on it.
But this time it was a lot different
This experience was different from my previous time in prison.
No sweatsuits or Reebok classics
I did not have any comfortable clothing to wear like sweatsuits or Reebok classics.
I had to rob and poke these bastards
I had to commit robberies and assaults against other inmates.
The year of 20-04
I am now recalling events from the year 2004.
And I ain't been back in a minute, hoe
I have not returned to prison in quite some time.
Bitch ass slow down on crime
People should stop committing crimes.
Some say I got a more positive mind
Some people believe that I have a more positive outlook on life.
But that ain't what it is
I don't necessarily agree with that assessment.
Learned how to do the crime the quiet way
I learned how to commit crimes without drawing attention to myself or getting caught.
The ski-mask way, this dedicated
I am dedicated to the ski-mask way of committing crimes.
To the memories of Cooper, Damian Faye
I am dedicating this to the memories of Cooper and Damian Faye.
K-Barge, Jamaican Shawn
I am also dedicating this to K-Barge and Jamaican Shawn.
Tank, and the god Inf
I am also dedicating this to Tank and the god Inf.
And the moral of the story is this
The lesson to be learned is...
Though we all gon' plead the fifth
Even though we may refuse to incriminate ourselves...
But you can be whatever you is
You have the ability to be whoever you want to be.
You live it, but nobody take none from you
You get to choose how to live your life, and nobody can take that away from you.
If you work so hard to gain it
As long as you work hard to achieve your goals.
Contributed by Christopher R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.