Live in N.Y
The S.I.G.I.T Lyrics

What's happenin', man
Opening greeting

This T.I.P., you know
Introduction of the artist

I'd like to dedicate this song to anybody who done ever lost somebody
The artist is dedicating the song to anyone who has lost someone they care about

To the grave, to the streets, to the jail cell
Acknowledgement that people lose loved ones in different ways

I done been in situations where I done had to cope with all three
The artist has personally experienced losing loved ones in different ways

You know what I'm saying?
Asking the listener if they understand

I feel like the only thing I ain't done yet is died, you know
Acknowledging that the artist has experienced a lot in life but hasn't died yet

But it ain't how I live while I'm here
Life is not just about how one lives in the present

It's how I live when I leave, ya dig?
It's about leaving a good legacy behind

Life's up and downs, they come and go
Acknowledging that life has its ups and downs

But when I die, I hope I live in the sky
Expressing a hope to go to heaven after death

All my folks who ain't alive, I hope they live in the sky
Expressing a hope for loved ones who have passed to go to heaven

Pray to God when I die that I live in the sky
Asking for God's blessing to go to heaven after death

It's true what goes around comes back, you know
Acknowledgement of karma

So when I die, I hope I live in the sky
Reiteration of the hope to go to heaven after death

All my folk who ain't survive, may they live in the sky
Expressing a hope for loved ones who have passed to go to heaven

Tell God I wanna fly, and let me live in the sky
Asking God to grant the wish of going to heaven after death

My cousin Toot ain't have to die right in front of his son and his wife
Referring to the death of the artist's cousin and the impact it had on his family

He lost his life struggling over a gun
Explanation of how the artist's cousin died

Give a damn what he done, that's my motherfucking folk
Expressing loyalty to the family member who passed

And I love that nigga to death, no motherfucking joke
Reinforcing the artist's deep affection for his cousin

I can feel my eyes feelin' the lord is my witness
Expressing strong emotions related to the loss of the artist's cousin

If I catch 'em, I'm a kill em
Revengeful statement about the person responsible for the cousin's death

I made it my business
The death of the cousin has become personal for the artist

Back in the day you stayed in my business
Reflecting on the relationship the artist had with the cousin when he was alive

Taught me I ain't have to incorporate yay in my business
The cousin taught the artist to stay away from drugs

Coincidentally that's why today you not wit' me
The artist misses his cousin and feels his death was related to drugs

My cousin died over some yay, and I miss him
Reiteration of how the cousin passed and the artist's sadness over it

Plus he had his family out, let's say she the eye witness
The cousin had his family with him when he died

But her boyfriend did the shooting judge gave a life sentence
Explanations of who is responsible for the cousin's death and the legal consequences

I heard that, now I'm dressed up in all black
The artist is mourning his cousin's death

Shot up the whole apartments and still ain't brought back
The artist is angry and seeking revenge for his cousin's death

The best friend I had in Jamel, I lost that
Acknowledgment of the loss of another loved one

I guess your death was a lesson in life; it taught me that
Reflection on the lesson learned from the loss of loved ones

Never seen a nigga go to jail and sleep till day two
The artist is unable to sleep in jail

Well, that's how sick I was when Jayrue
Referencing a friend who passed away due to drugs

Found out the hard way that wasn't powder that they were tootin'
Explanation of how the friend passed away

Overdosed on heroin, died at twenty-two
Reiteration of how the friend passed away

If you ain't heard about your daughter, she smile just like you
Talking to the friend who passed away and telling them about their daughter

So cute, even resorts to violence like you
Reflecting on the daughter's behavior

You know ya baby mama loose, but, ha, what can you do?
Acknowledging that the friend had a difficult relationship with his child's mother

And I got four myself
Referring to the artist's own children

Yeah, it's been a few
Indicating that the artist has had multiple children

Now everything I do is for king, messiah, Dazasha, Demonte
The artist is working hard to provide for his children

Tell them lord they all I got, so please don't take 'em from me
Asking for God's protection over his children

From me standin' in the trap wit' Qerin and Sir Kap
Referencing being in a bad situation with two other people

Laughin' at the niggas who serve with no strap
Making fun of people who sell drugs without protection

Tell them niggas, man, y'all trippin' wit' no maps
Telling those who sell drugs without protection that they are making a mistake

Get robbed and that's the part where my pistol ain't no help
Acknowledgment that a gun doesn't guarantee safety

Me, you, and the crew just fell out over dough and a little crack
Referencing a falling out with former crew members over money and drugs

Never could apologize 'cause you died; that's why they say that
Regret about not being able to make amends before someone passed away

I bet you niggas think I'm living it up
Addressing the misconception that the artist is living a glamorous life

Till you see polices laughing as they pickin' me up
Referencing being arrested by the police and not being treated well

Went from seeing how many bitches I can fit in the truck
Reflecting on past behavior of trying to impress others

To three hots and a cot; is you kidding or what?
Expressing frustration with the current situation of being in jail

Fuck how many millions I got, nigga, so what if I'm hot
Acknowledging that money and fame don't guarantee happiness or security

When I got prices on my head, Feds rushing my spot
Acknowledgment that the artist is not safe

A million haters want me dead, forced to carry a gat
Acknowledgment that there are many people who dislike the artist and he is physically vulnerable

But you's a seven time felon, what you doing with that?
Questioning the artist's possession of a gun given his criminal record

It's a Catch 22, either you lose or lose
Acknowledgment that the artist is in a difficult situation

That's the way the game structured for real niggas to suffer
Reflection on how the system is designed to make black men suffer

And I ain't never been a busta, always stood on my feet
Reinforcement of the artist's strength and resilience

Like a man prepared to take whatever coming for me
Acknowledgment that the artist is ready for whatever comes his way

A pussy nigga or polices wit' a warrant for me
Acknowledgment of the different types of threats the artist faces

I'm a "G" prepared to die for what's important to me
Reiterating the artist's toughness and willingness to fight for what he believes in

Look anybody in the eye who say he want it wit' me
Challenging anyone who dares to confront the artist

Put up the house and bet the odds if coming from me
Inviting someone to bet with him

OG's say I need to learn to be patient
Acknowledging advice from older, experienced individuals

You telling me wit' these seven years of probation
Disbelief that the artist should be more patient given his situation

Pistol charges, and a host of other open cases
Referencing legal issues the artist is currently facing

If niggas only knew the kind of time I was facing
Acknowledgment that others may not understand his situation

I tried to keep to myself but sometimes I couldn't take it
Expressing difficulties in coping with the stress and isolation of legal issues

Got four kids, the smiles on they faces
Reiterating the importance of family to the artist

Mean more to me than my crown and my bracelet
Acknowledging that family is more important than material possessions

Take that away from me and my life is butt naked
The artist's whole world would fall apart without his family

Chorus
Reiteration of the hope to go to heaven after death and a reflection on the losses experienced in life