Who Am I
The Diplomats Juelz santana Lyrics

Uh-huh, Santana
Acknowledging and greeting Santana, expressing admiration for him

I like that man, that bad-da-ba-ba, that's hot
Expressing appreciation for Santana's music and style

I like that, yeah who are you? Santana
Affirming the admiration for Santana and seeking to know him better

Shit is crazy man
Reflecting on the craziness of life

Why'all think niggaz don't cry? We do
Challenging the stereotype that men do not cry and acknowledging that men do cry

Yeah, man I gotta get my thoughts together, I be thinking a lot
Admitting to having a lot on one's mind and needing to sort out one's thoughts

Light up a blunt, think of a rhyme sometimes too
Describing a coping mechanism of smoking marijuana and creatively expressing oneself through music

But it's like yo...zone out
Acknowledging a state of zoning out and escaping reality for a moment

The time is now, my grind is here shit
Emphasizing the importance of seizing the moment and being focused on one's hustle

My body is focused, my mind's in gear, let's start it
Showing readiness and determination to begin taking action

I'm moving at an unstoppable pace, I managed to reach the top of the race
Feeling unstoppable and proud of one's achievements in the face of competition

Before it started damn, cold-hearted man
Acknowledging the ruthless attitude one possesses to succeed

Rip apart your man, for that green dollar
Showing one's dedication to making money by any means necessary, even if it means harming others

Plain reppin' my target, stay and holla
Expressing loyalty and dedication to one's cause or goal

Shoot and move from where ever my targets land
Being flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances in pursuit of one's goal

Damn, shit, I see ghosts when I sleep
Admitting to the haunting thoughts and memories that intrude one's sleep

It's really, I got to wake up, just to know I was sleep
Feeling the weight of one's struggles and needing to remind oneself of reality

Holding the heat, cold sweat all over my sheet
Living in constant fear and anxiety, ready to defend oneself

That's why I paint the most vividest pictures
Using creativity to express the emotions evoked by one's experiences

My niggaz my bitches in the same position I live in
Reflecting on the shared struggles of one's community

No oil and hot water, just boiling hot water
Living in difficult circumstances with limited resources

Cooking coke, to the oil and hot water, shit
Engaging in drug dealing as a way to make money and survive

But who am I
Questioning one's identity and place in the world

I lived the life of a loner, with a righteous persona
Describing oneself as a loner with high moral standards

But still sold crack right on the corner
Admitting to engaging in illegal activity despite holding oneself to a moral code

My life consist of, a big puzzle that's mixed up
Describing life as a confusing and complicated puzzle

Big bucks, big drugs, if I get caught, then it's big cuffs
Acknowledging the risks of engaging in illegal activity for financial gain

Big bailor gets up, I get out, shit what, this shit sucks
Dreading the consequences of getting caught and the harsh reality of facing jail time

I need to find another road to follow
Recognizing the need for change and finding a new path

One that's new and strong, not old and hollow
Seeking a path that's fulfilling and meaningful, rather than empty and unfulfilling

As I hold this bottle and smoke this reefeer
Drinking and smoking weed as a way to cope with the stress of life

Listening to some old Aaliyah, I say, damn...
Reflecting on past memories and feeling nostalgic

And a tear comes trimbling down
Feeling emotional and shedding tears

Never seen a man cry, well you witness it now
Breaking the stereotype of men not crying and allowing oneself to express emotions

Shit, this isn't game from the heart, this pain from the heart
Expressing genuine emotion rather than just playing a role

This is for you Dame, it came from the heart, so
Addressing someone named Dame and dedicating the heartfelt expression to them

Momma, I just want you to know
Addressing one's mother with a message

I'm in love with you so, if you wasn't here I'd be in love with you soul
Expressing immense love and gratitude for one's mother

My angel, mommy I'd die faithful
Viewing one's mother as an angel and promising to remain faithful to her

Just knowing someone tried to violate you
Feeling protective of one's mother and willing to take revenge on anyone who harms her

I'll slide eighths through the side of their facial
Threatening to harm someone by sliding marijuana joints into their facial orifices

Squeeze and rip apart a side of their facial
Threatening to cause harm to someone's face

I'd take a slug, eat a bullet, swallow a gun
Being willing to take extreme measures to defend one's mother

Shit, you gotta know I'm your son
Asserting the relationship between oneself and one's mother

Damn, this type of love, could only come from a son
Acknowledging the unique and deep love that exists between a mother and her son

Hold up mommy, I'm twisted I'm drunk...listen
Apologizing for being drunk and still wanting to express oneself

Yeah, but it's more then the liquor and weed
Realizing that the alcohol and marijuana are not the only factors affecting one's emotions

Yeah it's more then the liquor in me
Further emphasizing the fact that one's emotional state is not solely due to the drugs

Shit, I gotta get it together
Recognizing the need to get one's life in order

I was falling off, with drunk words and sober thoughts
Acknowledging that one's emotions and thoughts were clouded by drug use and other issues

So, I'm still speaking the truth
Despite the difficulties, one is committed to being honest

And what I'm still speaking is truth, this is your younger sons speaking to you
Reiterating that the words being expressed are truthful and dedicated to one's mother