Long Haul
Starlito Lyrics
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In this for the long haul.
Loyalty, something natural and still we're in this for the long haul.
Teacher said you can't develop doubt for my niggas.
Alone at night, pray to god that I can count on my niggas.
While they're right round in prison accepting phone calls.
Miles away, all the smiles of days.
In this for the long haul.
My nigga, I'm in it for the long haul.
Fuck all the money and fame, these niggas changed.
Man these haters and these streets ain't the same.
Prayin to God, I hope he see the prayer in my heart.
Catchin my pistol, paranoid as I pull into my garage.
You need to change to camoflauge, I can read through the lines.
I'm living blind, can't see it but I feel it inside.
These niggas changing on the daily, I can see it in they faces.
Me and my mob, MOB forever, while these fake trade places.
They say they in it for the long haul, then get in front of the judge and tell it all.
The Lord see us all.
In this for the long haul, til death should do us part, through thick and thin I won't pretend.
In this for the long haul.
Loyalty, something natural and still we're in this for the long haul.
Teacher said you can't develop doubt for my niggas.
Alone at night, pray to god that I can count on my niggas.
While they're right round in prison accepting phone calls.
Miles away, all the smiles of days.
In this for the long haul.
Grief never sleeps, I keep prayin to keep my eyes open.
I have focus, tryin to ignore some shit you obviously notice.
See most of my homies got they work but they didn't apply for it.
Resume sided, I catch ya by it and die for it.
This is my story, you guys boring.
I just fly the chords.
I'm supposed to grind my niggas otherside of town, what for?
You found down without warning, we out here on it.
Green dot cars for my niggas who got it by the thousand, homie.
Heard the gang unit, while I always gotta fly lonely.
Tell my niggas lean on me if you get a little stretched out, homie.
Y'all don't know me, I be countin down til you touch down.
You down but never out, you hear me?
Down forever proud.
In this for the long haul, til death should do us part, through thick and thin I won't pretend.
In this for the long haul.
Loyalty, something natural and still we're in this for the long haul.
Teacher said you can't develop doubt for my niggas.
Alone at night, pray to god that I can count on my niggas.
While they're right round in prison accepting phone calls.
Miles away, all the smiles of days.
In this for the long haul.
In the song "Long Haul" by Starlito, he expresses his loyalty and dedication to his friends, or as he refers to them, his "niggas." He emphasizes that this loyalty is something natural and not something that can be easily developed or faded away. Starlito mentions that he prays to God every night that he can count on his friends, especially those who are serving time in prison, and that he is determined to ride with them until the end, no matter what obstacles may come their way.
Throughout the song, Starlito laments the changing dynamics between friends, specifically those who appear to be in it for the long haul but end up betraying their friends in court. He acknowledges the brutal reality of the streets and how they can change people, but he remains steadfast in his loyalty to those he considers family. Starlito also speaks about the anxiety and paranoia that comes with living this lifestyle, including feeling the need to arm himself and to be aware of potential threats.
Overall, the message of the song seems to be about the importance of loyalty and the recognition that it is a rare and valuable trait. Starlito makes it clear that he will remain true to his friends no matter what, and that he is prepared to go the distance with them on this long haul.
Line by Line Meaning
In this for the long haul, til death should do us part, through thick and thin I won't pretend.
I'm committed to this journey till I die, and I won't fake my loyalty through good and bad times.
In this for the long haul.
I'm here for the long run, no matter what.
Loyalty, something natural and still we're in this for the long haul.
Loyalty comes naturally to us, and we'll stay true to it till the end.
Teacher said you can't develop doubt for my niggas.
My teacher told me not to doubt my friends.
Alone at night, pray to god that I can count on my niggas.
When I'm alone at night, I pray to God that my friends will be there for me.
While they're right round in prison accepting phone calls.
My friends may be in prison, but they still take my calls and show their loyalty.
Miles away, all the smiles of days.
Even though we're far apart, we still cherish the good times we had together.
So I'm ridin til the wheels fall.
I'll keep pushing forward until I can't anymore.
My nigga, I'm in it for the long haul.
I'm dedicated to this for the long term, my friend.
Fuck all the money and fame, these niggas changed.
I don't care about money or fame; my friends have changed.
Man these haters and these streets ain't the same.
The haters and the streets are not what they used to be.
Prayin to God, I hope he see the prayer in my heart.
I'm praying to God that my intentions are pure and true.
Catchin my pistol, paranoid as I pull into my garage.
I feel paranoid and unsafe, so I grab my gun when I park my car.
You need to change to camoflauge, I can read through the lines.
You need to change your ways, I see what you're really up to.
I'm living blind, can't see it but I feel it inside.
I can't see the danger, but I feel it inside me.
These niggas changing on the daily, I can see it in they faces.
My friends are constantly changing, and I can tell by looking at their faces.
Me and my mob, MOB forever, while these fake trade places.
My crew and I will always be together, while others switch sides.
They say they in it for the long haul, then get in front of the judge and tell it all.
Some people claim to be in this for the long term, but they betray their friends when faced with legal trouble.
The Lord see us all.
God sees everything we do.
Grief never sleeps, I keep prayin to keep my eyes open.
I'm grieving but can't sleep, so I pray and try to stay awake.
I have focus, tryin to ignore some shit you obviously notice.
I'm trying to stay focused and ignore things that are obvious to you.
See most of my homies got they work but they didn't apply for it.
Most of my friends have jobs, but they didn't apply for them.
Resume sided, I catch ya by it and die for it.
Even though I don't have the best resume, I'll still fight for what I believe in.
This is my story, you guys boring.
My story is unique, while yours are boring.
I just fly the chords.
I let the music take me away.
I'm supposed to grind my niggas otherside of town, what for?
Why should I have to work hard for my friends who live on the other side of town?
You found down without warning, we out here on it.
If you're in trouble, we'll be there for you without hesitation.
Green dot cars for my niggas who got it by the thousand, homie.
My friends who earned thousands of dollars get green dotted cars as a sign of their success.
Heard the gang unit, while I always gotta fly lonely.
I heard that the police are watching us, so I always have to be careful and travel alone.
Tell my niggas lean on me if you get a little stretched out, homie.
My friends can count on me if they need help or support.
Y'all don't know me, I be countin down til you touch down.
You don't really know me, and I'm counting down the days until you come home.
You down but never out, you hear me?
You may be down, but you're not out. Do you understand what I'm saying?
Down forever proud.
We may be down, but we're still proud of who we are.
Writer(s): Gilyard Kevin, Shute Jermaine Eric, Freeman Curtis Jerrod, Harris Cam
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.