Sorry I'm Away So Much
Suga Free Lyrics

My son was born about four and a half years ago
Xzibit is reminiscing about the birth of his son and the time he has spent with him since then.

Loved and protected him, amazin how fast they grow
Xzibit is amazed at how quickly his son has grown up and the experiences they have shared together.

I came to know about his likes and his dislikes (yeah)
Xzibit has gotten to know his son on a personal level, understanding what he likes and dislikes.

Video games, taught him how to ride his first bike (that's it)
Xzibit has taught his son some important life skills like playing video games and riding a bike.

This is the life my little nigga, I see you gettin all upset
Xzibit acknowledges that his son is upset when he leaves the house, but reminds him that his absence is necessary for their lives.

When I leave the house, poutin, let me tell you about
Xzibit is explaining to his son why he has to leave the house sometimes and it's not because he wants to.

Tryna make it in this world and provide for you
Xzibit is striving to be successful in his career to provide for his son and family.

Cause on them overseat plane rides I miss you too
Xzibit feels the pang of being away from his son during long oversea trips and wishes he could be with him.

Never knew that I would have to be away so much
Xzibit never thought he would have to be away from his son this often, but he has to do what he has to do.

Five thousand dollar phone bills keepin in touch
Xzibit spends a lot of money on phone bills just so that he can stay in touch with his son.

We Starskey and Hutch, yeah, we partners for life, yeah
Xzibit compares his relationship with his son with that of Starsky and Hutch, one that is meant to last a lifetime.

I rock mics, so I'm sorry when I hug you if I squeeze too tight
Xzibit apologizes for his strength when he hugs his son, but it's because he's a rapper and he's strong from rocking mics.

Long nights in the studio take me away
Xzibit spends long nights in the studio, which takes him away from his son and family.

Gettin mad 'cause I'm tired and you want me to play
Xzibit's son gets angry when he's tired and wants to rest, but his son wants to play with him.

Money can't replace time, I'm just tryna get you outta the fine relyin
Xzibit values the time he spends with his son, and he's trying his best to provide for him so that he doesn't have to rely on others.

And expand your mind my lil' ni', yeah
Xzibit wants to teach his son important life lessons and expand his thinking.

Now broadcastin live from behind the wall
Xzibit is singing about his brother who is currently in prison.

Stayin tight through long kites and telephone calls
Xzibit and his brother stay close even though his brother is in prison through letters and phone calls.

Gettin hype when you see your brother on T.V.
Xzibit's brother gets excited when he sees him on TV, giving him the motivation to keep going and get out of prison.

Can't wait for your release so you can roll with me
Xzibit looks forward to his brother's release from prison so they can spend more time together.

Arrange everything exactly how it's supposed to be
Xzibit is planning everything precisely for when his brother gets released from prison and they can reunite.

For right now here's a thousand, J, stay lo-key
Xzibit gives his brother some money to help him stay low key and not get into any trouble while he's in prison.

Never been this hot before
DJ Quik has never been this successful or popular before.

So in essence it's obvious, I ain't never been this out before
DJ Quik is becoming more famous and it's evident in his lifestyle changes.

I'm spending 25-8 days, 366 times a year
DJ Quik spends almost all his time in the studio, working on music every day of the year.

Up in the studio freakin and mixin rhymes in here
DJ Quik is working hard in the studio to produce great music.

Nothin but beer, bud smoke, Hen and Coke, women and sheer
DJ Quik is surrounded by temptation in the studio, including alcohol, drugs, women, and euphoria.

Callin playa niggas there
DJ Quik is hanging out with his friends and colleagues who are also in the music industry.

Not the kinda place I really want to bring my son
DJ Quik acknowledges that the studio is not a suitable place to bring his son because it's not child-friendly.

Used to be that ??? be up there sewin ya clothes
DJ Quik used to have someone who would sew clothes for him and his son in the studio.

While I'm with you on the PlayStation showin you codes
DJ Quik and his son play video games together and he teaches him how to play and shows him codes for the game.

Hit the X button stupid, forward, left, right, X
DJ Quik is showing his son how to play a video game using specific buttons to control the character.

Now I'm tryna get your college fund, bustin with X
DJ Quik is working hard to provide for his son's college fund, while also having fun and making great music.

You tryna figure out why dada talkin to you through this glass on the phone
Suga Free's child is trying to understand the concept of talking to his father through glass during prison visits.

Ooh, I socked a bitch and then she snitched, but I'll be home
Suga Free is referring to his criminal conviction in prison and acknowledges that he made a mistake and got arrested.

Can't keep me away, just can't stay away
Suga Free acknowledges that he can't stay away from his child, even though he is currently incarcerated.