Only Time Will Tell
Sons Of Funk Lyrics
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Verse 1 (Master P)
and say ashes to ashes and dust to dirt
I live my life nigga duckin one time
my little homie lost his life in the sunshine
Nigga tellin me about crack sales
and when we die is there really a heaven or hell
nigga money and friends when you ballin
a nigga ain't got shit when he fallin
they say he lived for the homies
then why the nigga die lonely
now this ghetto got me crazy
and I'm strapped at the funeral with his wife and a baby.
(Sons of Funk)
I been there and seen it all
blood on my hands watch my brother fall
his livin fast what the hell to do? yeah
It's kinda sad pray another day
look on my window it's a shame
I rather sleep my life away
yeah
(Chours)
Only time will tell if these streets take our lives
Only time will tell when these streets close our eyes
(I think I'm losing my mind) (x2)
Verse 2 (Sons of Funk)
Sleep with a nine right by my side
cause in the ghetto your soul or mine.
Pray for another day to live
cause of the scandulous things I did.
I just want to live my life
I don't want to die.
Mistakes I made
I can't erase.
Chours x4
This song is dedicated to my TRU niggas
May y'all Rest In Peace
nigga Ryan Steele
Kevin Chummey
Sonny Grays from that Richmond
and the man that used to be with us Ricky Jay
and to my colonel baby brother Kevin Miller
may y'all Rest In Peace
from Sons of Funk
Peace
"Time Will Tell" by Sons of Funk featuring Master P is a deeply reflective song that tells a story of the harsh realities of living in the ghetto. Master P's verse reflects on losing a close friend who died alone despite their life being dedicated to their homies. He is haunted by the questions of the afterlife and whether there is really a heaven or hell. He dwells on the fickle nature of money and friends that only exists when you're on top, leading to a lonely existence when you fall. The chorus emphasizes the theme of uncertainty and the fleeting nature of life, where only time will tell if living in the streets will be their downfall.
Sons of Funk's verse reflects on living life on the edge, with blood on their hands and their lives hanging in the balance. The lyrics speak of carrying a gun at all times for protection, as the ghetto can take anyone's soul. They wish for a better life but know their past mistakes will always haunt them, and they'll never be able to erase them.
The song is a poignant reflection on the futility of living fast and the harsh realities of life in the ghetto. It strikes a chord with anyone who has lived through similar experiences, making it a powerful anthem for those who have lost someone to violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Put his face on a T shirt
Immortalizing the memory of someone who has passed by making a t-shirt with their picture on it.
and say ashes to ashes and dust to dirt
Acknowledging the inevitability of death and the fact that we all return to the earth eventually.
I live my life nigga duckin one time
Going through life avoiding run-ins with the police or getting arrested.
my little homie lost his life in the sunshine
A young friend of mine died unexpectedly, tragically, and in broad daylight.
Nigga tellin me about crack sales
Someone is trying to convince me to get involved in selling drugs.
and when we die is there really a heaven or hell
Reflecting on the existence of an afterlife and questioning where we go once we pass away.
nigga money and friends when you ballin
When you have money and success, everyone wants to be your friend and be associated with you.
a nigga ain't got shit when he fallin
People don't stick around to help you when you're down on your luck and struggling.
they say he lived for the homies
People are saying he lived his life for his friends and the people he cared about.
then why the nigga die lonely
Despite being surrounded by people who loved him, he still felt alone and isolated.
now this ghetto got me crazy
The oppressive and difficult living conditions in the ghetto are causing me to feel unstable and overwhelmed.
and I'm strapped at the funeral with his wife and a baby.
I'm carrying a weapon at the funeral out of fear for my own safety, even though there are family members and young children present.
I been there and seen it all
I've experienced a lot of terrible things in my life and have been through a lot.
blood on my hands watch my brother fall
I witnessed my own brother die and feel responsible for his death.
his livin fast what the hell to do? yeah
He was living a dangerous and reckless lifestyle, and I didn't know what to do to help him.
It's kinda sad pray another day
It's unfortunate and depressing, but I can only hope for another day and another chance to make things right.
look on my window it's a shame
Looking outside my window just shows me more pain, suffering, and injustice in the world.
I rather sleep my life away
Sometimes it feels like it would be easier to just sleep and escape reality than to deal with all the hardships of life.
Only time will tell if these streets take our lives
Only time will tell if one of the many dangers of living in the ghetto will lead to our untimely death.
Only time will tell when these streets close our eyes
Only time will tell when we will die and leave this world.
Sleep with a nine right by my side
Sleeping with a gun right next to me out of fear for my own safety.
cause in the ghetto your soul or mine.
In the brutal and unforgiving environment of the ghetto, it's either kill or be killed.
Pray for another day to live
Just hoping to make it through another day and stay alive.
cause of the scandulous things I did.
Feeling guilty and ashamed of some of the bad things I've done in my life.
I just want to live my life
All I really want is to live a happy and peaceful life, free from the constant danger and violence of the ghetto.
I don't want to die.
I have no desire to die, but sometimes it seems like a very real possibility.
Mistakes I made
Admitting that I've made several bad choices in my life that I regret.
I can't erase.
No matter how much I wish I could, I can't go back in time and change the past.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: EDWARD MARSHALL, NORMAN MARGULIES
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