Last Dance
TRU Lyrics


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(C Murder)

Sometimes I think the Lord is testing me

don't want to go to jail

I'm tired of getting arrested G
I know i'm spitting when i'm sell crack

but to a young nigga like me

a G ain't no turning back

trying to settle down is hopeless

when a nigga and a old lady and a baby

I can't cope with it

a chance is something that I never had

I'm standing on this corner

I got my rocks in a skittles bag

can't make a move without my boy

I wear a bulletproof vest

and watch my back because i'm paranoid

you know the ghetto is a trap

i'm not Tupac but these jealous niggas got me strapped

raise like a criminal but born a bastard

visions of a jail or a grave

a closed clasket

reminizing about my murder friends

but i'm proud of selling drugs

providing my family with these dividends

my nose bad nigga like a rock star

tired of swolling dope

everytime I see a cop car

can't leave this spot

till all my fuckin crack gone

six rocks never asked the Lord to let me make it home

cause i'm a nigga on the run

if you talk that shit

i'm going to have to get my damn gun

cause I can't take no chances

either me or you going to die

i guess that will be your last dance



Chorus (Master P)

your 187 dance, 187 dance, this will be your last dance, 187 dance, 187 dance,

fool this will be your last dance, last call for alcohol, I mean blood's spill

on the wall



(Master P)

Blood on my palm

and I pack a glock

for these suckers and bitches tryin to bet me on my fuckin rock spot



(Mia X)

But Mia X got your back P

cause ain't no bitch nor these kince

aren't ever going to fade me



(Master P)

And if you step to us killers

then you dead

cause I sleep with a HK

Tre-8 then missed it in for red



(Mia X)

Another braud ass nigga

on this back then if it is on your mind

then we got this second line in for you



(Master P)

In for you

what about you and you

don't fuck with my crew

cause i'll do your hoe too

bust caps on whoever, whenever, however, wherever



(Mia X)

So the crowd better start ducking

cause these No Limit TRU Soldiers

still ain't finish fuckin busting



(Master P)

Won't leave no witneses to talk about it

Mr. Serv-On got life insurance

and i'm bout it bout it



(Mia X)

Now don't talk about the way we do this

and bitches think they prepared to do this

prepare to eat some bullets



(Master P)

So come dance with the devil with the gold teeth

ain't no butterflying on the floor

but may you rest in peace



Chorus



(C-Murder)

I'm waking up in cold sweats

I just realized

It wasn't a dream

I shot that fool in the drive by

another victim of the dope game

that nigga tried to rob me off my heroin and coccaine

a lot of pride

a lot of heart

so how you figure

my rep was on the line

of course i had to kill that nigga

crepped up on him playing basketball

rolled down the window

and I shot that bitch with my soud off

i'm kind of crazy you can't get me

a lot of niggas scared to stand in the same room with me

I'm bout the dope pushing money grope

just got out of jail

and already back slanging dope

my daddy wasn't there for me G

and my mom left me in the house abonded at the age of three

so don't ask me why i'm heartless son

cause I was raised by some killers

so i guess I gots to be one

I'm down for whatever

murder, selling drugs, and robbery in any kind of weather

my girl said i won't live long

i'm sick because I itilize Scarface and Al Kapone

Won't none of these niggas don't understand me

Master P, King George, and Silkk and Cali G

so don't fuck with TRU man

and if you do

this will be your last dance







Chorus

Overall Meaning

The song Last Dance by TRU is a gritty and raw depiction of life in the streets for the trio. The lyrics speak about the harsh reality of the drug game, crime, and the constant fear of getting arrested or killed. C Murder raps about how difficult it is to break free from the vicious cycle of selling drugs, always looking over his shoulder, and the hopelessness that comes with it. He talks about how he has no chance of settling down with a family and getting out of the game, given the life he was born into. Master P and Mia X also share their experiences of the streets, the violence, and the fear that comes with it.


The chorus "187 dance, this will be your last dance” is repeatedly sung throughout the song and represents the violent end that awaits those who mess with TRU. The lyrics carry a sense of paranoia and desperation, with the artists feeling like there is no other way out of their situation, but to fight it with violence or death. The song is a powerful showcase of the harsh realities of American street life and the impact it has on those who are part of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I think the Lord is testing me
I often feel like I'm being put through difficult challenges by a higher power.


don't want to go to jail
I have no desire to end up in prison.


I'm tired of getting arrested G
I'm exhausted from constantly being taken into custody by the police.


I know i'm spitting when i'm sell crack
I understand the risks involved in selling drugs like crack cocaine.


but to a young nigga like me
To someone my age and in my circumstances.


a G ain't no turning back
Once you become involved in the gangster lifestyle, it's difficult to escape from it.


trying to settle down is hopeless
Attempting to lead a quiet and stable life is seemingly impossible.


when a nigga and a old lady and a baby
Being responsible for a partner and a child complicates matters even further.


I can't cope with it
I struggle to handle the pressures and responsibilities of family life.


a chance is something that I never had
I never had the opportunity or privilege to make something better of myself.


I'm standing on this corner
I spend my time on the streets, likely involved in criminal activities.


I got my rocks in a skittles bag
I carry my crack cocaine hidden in a bag of Skittles candies.


can't make a move without my boy
I rely heavily on my friend for support and protection in dangerous situations.


I wear a bulletproof vest
I take precautions to protect myself from being shot or harmed.


and watch my back because i'm paranoid
I'm constantly fearful and suspicious of those around me, due to the dangerous environment I'm in.


you know the ghetto is a trap
The impoverished and crime-ridden neighborhood I live in is difficult to escape from.


i'm not Tupac but these jealous niggas got me strapped
I may not be as famous as Tupac, but I carry weapons to protect myself from envious individuals.


raise like a criminal but born a bastard
I was brought up with a criminal mentality, but also faced the stigma of being born out of wedlock.


visions of a jail or a grave
I constantly think about the possibility of ending up either in prison or dead.


a closed clasket
My funeral would feature a closed casket, as I anticipate a violent death.


reminizing about my murder friends
I often think back on my friends who have been killed as a result of violence.


but i'm proud of selling drugs
Despite the risks and negative consequences, I take pride in my ability to make a living by selling drugs.


providing my family with these dividends
The income I earn from drug dealing helps support my family financially.


my nose bad nigga like a rock star
My cocaine addiction has taken a toll on my health, similar to that of a rock star.


tired of swolling dope
I'm exhausted from constantly consuming drugs, specifically through oral ingestion.


everytime I see a cop car
Whenever I spot a police car, I become anxious and fearful.


can't leave this spot
I'm unable to move from this particular location due to my involvement in drug dealing.


till all my fuckin crack gone
I will remain here until I have sold all of my supply of crack cocaine.


six rocks never asked the Lord to let me make it home
I never pray to God for protection or safety when I'm out selling drugs, despite the risks.


cause i'm a nigga on the run
I constantly feel like I'm on the run from the law and other dangerous individuals.


if you talk that shit
If you provoke or disrespect me verbally.


i'm going to have to get my damn gun
I won't hesitate to use my firearm to defend myself or retaliate.


cause I can't take no chances
I'm unwilling to take any risks that could potentially endanger my life.


either me or you going to die
In a confrontation, it's likely that either the other person or I will end up dead.


i guess that will be your last dance
If our conflict leads to violence, it will serve as your final moments before death.


your 187 dance, 187 dance, this will be your last dance, 187 dance, 187 dance
The dance of death, a reference to section 187 of the California Penal Code which designates murder. This will be your final encounter with me, leading to your demise.


fool this will be your last dance, last call for alcohol, I mean blood's spill on the wall
This will be the final confrontation for you, as the bloodshed and violence will be inevitable.


Blood on my palm and I pack a glock for these suckers and bitches tryin to bet me on my fuckin rock spot
I carry a handgun in case I need to defend myself against those who want to challenge or rob me at my drug-selling location.


But Mia X got your back P cause ain't no bitch nor these kince aren't ever going to fade me
Mia X, a female rapper, supports and stands by Master P, asserting that no woman or child will intimidate her or make her back down.


And if you step to us killers then you dead cause I sleep with a HK Tre-8 then missed it in for red
If someone confronts me or Mia X, who possess lethal weapons, they will likely end up dead, as I am prepared to shoot them with a firearm.


Another braud ass nigga on this back then if it is on your mind then we got this second line in for you
If someone decides to provoke or challenge Mia X, they can expect a violent response from her or someone associated with her.


In for you, what about you and you don't fuck with my crew cause i'll do your hoe too
I will retaliate against anyone who messes with Mia X or her crew, even going so far as to exact revenge on their romantic partners.


bust caps on whoever, whenever, however, wherever
I am willing to shoot and kill anyone, at any time, using any means necessary, in any location.


So the crowd better start ducking cause these No Limit TRU Soldiers still ain't finish fuckin busting
People should take cover, as the members of the No Limit TRU Soldiers rap group are still firing their guns and engaging in violence.


Won't leave no witneses to talk about it, Mr. Serv-On got life insurance and i'm bout it bout it
I won't allow any witnesses to survive and report what occurred. Mr. Serv-On, another rapper associated with us, has secured life insurance in preparation for dangerous situations, and I am fully committed and ready for action.


Now don't talk about the way we do this and bitches think they prepared to do this prepare to eat some bullets
Don't discuss or criticize our methods of handling things, and women who think they can handle the same level of violence should brace themselves for being shot.


So come dance with the devil with the gold teeth
Join us in engaging in dangerous and potentially lethal activities.


ain't no butterflying on the floor but may you rest in peace
There won't be any graceful or carefree dancing here, as the end result will likely be death. May you find peace in the afterlife.


I'm waking up in cold sweats
I often wake up abruptly and covered in sweat.


I just realized
I have come to a sudden understanding or realization.


It wasn't a dream
What I experienced or witnessed was not a figment of my imagination.


I shot that fool in the drive by
I fired my gun at that person while driving past them.


another victim of the dope game
This person became another casualty of the drug trade.


that nigga tried to rob me off my heroin and coccaine
He attempted to steal my supplies of heroin and cocaine.


a lot of pride
I feel a strong sense of self-esteem and confidence.


a lot of heart
I possess a great deal of courage and determination.


so how you figure
So, what is your assumption or conclusion?


my rep was on the line
My reputation within the criminal world was at stake.


of course i had to kill that nigga
Naturally, I had no choice but to take that person's life.


crepped up on him playing basketball
I approached him quietly while he was engaged in a game of basketball.


rolled down the window and I shot that bitch with my soud off
I lowered the car window and fired my gun at him without making any noise.


i'm kind of crazy you can't get me
I possess a certain level of madness or instability that makes it difficult for others to capture or control me.


a lot of niggas scared to stand in the same room with me
Many people are fearful of being in close proximity to me.


I'm bout the dope pushing money grope
My primary focus is on dealing drugs and accumulating wealth.


just got out of jail and already back slanging dope
I have recently been released from prison, and I am already involved in selling drugs again.


my daddy wasn't there for me G
My father was absent from my life, my dear friend.


and my mom left me in the house abonded at the age of three
My mother abandoned me when I was only three years old, leaving me alone in the house.


so don't ask me why i'm heartless son
Don't question my lack of compassion or empathy, my child.


cause I was raised by some killers
I was brought up by individuals who were involved in deadly criminal activities.


so i guess I gots to be one
Therefore, I feel obligated or compelled to become a killer myself.


I'm down for whatever
I am prepared to engage in any type of criminal activity without hesitation.


murder, selling drugs, and robbery in any kind of weather
I am willing to commit murder, sell drugs, and rob others regardless of the circumstances or conditions.


my girl said i won't live long
My romantic partner believes that I will not have a long lifespan.


i'm sick because I itilize Scarface and Al Kapone
I echo the violent and criminal nature portrayed by Scarface, a fictional character, and Al Capone, a real-life mobster.


Won't none of these niggas don't understand me
None of these individuals have a comprehension or genuine understanding of who I am.


Master P, King George, and Silkk and Cali G
Referring to fellow rappers in the No Limit TRU Soldiers group, including Master P, King George, Silkk, and Cali G.


so don't fuck with TRU man
Do not mess with the TRU group, my friend.


and if you do
If you choose to challenge or provoke us.


this will be your last dance
Your interactions or conflicts with us will result in your demise.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOMINIC JAMES MILLER

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@kenfaye3030

1995! Bring back memories. I was 15 when this song dropped. After school myself and my son’s father would play this in his car… posted up in school parking lot. It’s still slamming after 26 years. In B.R., we stood on TRU…all of No Limit.

@alexnavarro3094

That guitar at the end is funky as fuck. Real Gangsta music. C-Murder killed both verses. R.I.P. real Gangsta rap

@MichaelBrown-ti1un

"So come dance with the devil with the gold teeth" -- Master P

Loved No Limit's New Orleans run, and when they went nationwide. But, man. Ain't nothing like the label's more underground, Richmond/west coast era. So many hardcore tracks like this one. The Tru "True" album is one of the '90s most underrated projects.

@gooniesneversaydie1980

One of my favorite P lines.

@4shark0tank89

Bay Area put P on. Shits a fact and a slept on fact in hip hop history. There would be no Master P, TRU, Or No limit without the bay

@sleepe361

This shyt never gets old real street shyt 🔥

@tadowfromkc

I was 15 when this came out, my town was on TRU hard...this shit slaps..

@dollarsignhtotheo2dubbs579

Yes mam. I was 13 and we was too down here in FLA

@kclonghorn1

Yes ma'am...KC is one of the spots Master P pushed his music. His azz was performing in small blk clubs damm near every weekend

@playa55north

C- Murder last verse killed the whole song damn that's my life

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