Best Days
Young Rome Lyrics

This is a deep story, a very deep story
The story to be told is a very meaningful one.

The life of Young Rome, picture me
The story to be told is about the life of Young Rome.

In the hood playin' hidin'-go-get-it
Young Rome recalls childhood memories of playing games in his neighborhood.

With a slingshot in my back pocket
Young Rome remembers carrying a slingshot with him while playing games in his neighborhood.

Just bad as hell, that's me
Young Rome was a mischievous child.

Those were the best times of my life
Young Rome reminisces on his childhood and considers those times to be the best in his life.

(I gotta give it up)
Young Rome acknowledges the good times he had in his childhood.

(To the greatest niggas of my life, Marques Houston)
Young Rome dedicates these memories to Marques Houston, who was one of his closest friends growing up.

(LDB, if I could change anythin')
Young Rome expresses that there is nothing he would change about his past with LDB (Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, and Raz B).

(I wouldn't change nothin' at all)
Young Rome emphasizes that he has no regrets about his past with LDB.

I remember growin' up in the streets of menace
Young Rome recalls his childhood in a rough neighborhood.

Where the boys turned thugs, I was labeled a menace
Young Rome was considered a troublemaker in his neighborhood.

A little bad nigga, momma use to whip my ass
Young Rome was a mischievous child who received punishment from his mother when he misbehaved.

I'm playin' football on the concreted instead of the grass
Young Rome recalls playing football on concrete rather than grass, indicating his humble upbringing.

I remember meetin' Chris Stokes, Taz kicked me
Young Rome reminisces on meeting Chris Stokes and being initially rejected by his group Taz.

Out the whole bunch, man the whole hood had jokes
Young Rome recalls being mocked by others in his neighborhood for not being accepted by Taz.

Til we came out with the Da Munchies
Young Rome notes that he became part of Da Munchies with Romeo, Batman, and Half Pint.

That's right Romeo, Batman and Half Pint
Young Rome names the members of the group Da Munchies he was part of.

We was the first to pull up black street and Destiny?s Child
Young Rome proudly notes that Da Munchies was among the first to tour with Blackstreet and Destiny's Child.

Had to replace Half Pint 'cause his parents wasn't down
Young Rome mentions that Half Pint left the group due to his parent's disapproval.

With lettin' him ride, we fasted adversity early
Da Munchies encountered obstacles early on due to Half Pint's departure, but they overcame them.

Then God blessed us with LDB
Young Rome expresses gratitude at the arrival of Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, and Raz B as members of Da Munchies.

New LP, tours, freakin' girls at 13
Da Munchies experienced success at a young age, which included recording a new album and touring while also enjoying the lifestyle of young celebrities.

Young, black and missive, just livin' my dreams
Young Rome was proud to be living his dreams as a young, successful Black musician.

Interviews, photo shoots, young teen in zoo suits
Young Rome recalls the excitement of interviews, photo shoots, and being a young teen wearing fashionable suits.

Hearin' grown women sayin', "They so cute"
Young Rome remembers being appreciated by older female fans.

(Them was the days, man)
Young Rome fondly remembers these times as some of the best in his life.

(Yeah, those were)
Young Rome agrees that these were indeed the best times of his life.

(And I still think back on 'em)
Young Rome continues to reflect on these memories.

(And it makes me feel so good)
Young Rome feels uplifted by these positive memories.

(But here's another chapter of my work)
Young Rome prepares to share more of his life story through his music.

(Half Pint need ya'll listen to this real good)
Young Rome addresses Half Pint as he begins the next chapter of his story.

It felt good to see Marques go solo, I stood by his side
Young Rome was proud of Marques Houston's success as a solo artist.

His dreams was my dreams, so the love will never die
Young Rome maintained a close bond with Marques despite pursuing different personal goals.

I remember when we first met B2K
Young Rome recalls meeting the members of B2K, another popular boy band of the time.

I knew God was with us and gave us brighter days
Young Rome expresses his belief in divine intervention, which led to his and B2K's success and happiness.

Seein' them grow, meant more to me then seein' them blow
Young Rome found more value in watching B2K mature and develop as people than in just their musical success.

I miss hearin' Fizz callin' me big bro
Young Rome shares how he misses the close relationship he had with Lil' Fizz.

My love will never change Druex Pierre
Young Rome expresses his enduring love for Druex Pierre, a former member of B2K.

I'm in the poof without you and I wish you was here
Young Rome misses Druex Pierre's presence and wishes he could still be a part of their circle.

It's like the game was designed to kill us
Young Rome notes how the music industry can be dangerous to young artists like himself and those he worked with.

Raz and Boog, I miss you, I hope this music can heal us
Young Rome shares his affection for Raz B and J-Boog, expressing hope that music can bring them closer together.

I remember us playin' ball and wildin' out
Young Rome recalls playing basketball and having fun with his friends in their downtime.

Shinin' together, alternatin' whips, livin' in the same house
Young Rome remembers living together with his friends and enjoying their fame and wealth, including sharing their luxury cars.

Tappin' chicks out on the same couch
Young Rome fondly recalls the close relationships and camaraderie he had with his friends during their days of touring and performing together.

Never thought fame and money would take us this route
Young Rome reflects on how they achieved a level of fame and wealth that they never expected to attain.

But the good out weighed the bad, I'm happy
Despite the challenges, Young Rome maintains that the positive memories from his past outweigh the negative ones and has brought him happiness.

To see you alive and well, I ain't mad but I miss you nigga
Young Rome expresses how happy he is to see his friends thriving but also shares his feelings of missing their close friendships.

(Let's go)
Young Rome prepares to conclude his story and move forward in his music.

(Yo, this is for my niggas on the block, another chapter)
Young Rome dedicates this part of his life story to his friends from the block.

Yo, I am not God, I cannot judge, I refuse to look down
Young Rome expresses that he will not judge his friends' actions and refuses to look down on them.

Upon my thugs while they push they product
Young Rome acknowledges that his friends may have continued in their involvement with illegal substances.

And bust slugs, I remember seein' chest bang
Young Rome remembers violence and gun use during his time on the streets.

And dudes, I looked up too on the block slangin'
Young Rome recalls how his role models were those who sold drugs in his neighborhood.

Tellin' me my thang is makin' the music and anythin' is bad
Young Rome shares how others encouraged him to focus on music instead of getting involved with drugs and crime.

For you if you abuse it, so we equivalent in the sense
Young Rome believes that he is on an equal level with his friends who chose a different path in life.

And what I learned from back in the day I hope you youngin's
Young Rome hopes that the lessons he learned from his past can positively impact the younger generation.

Follow my footprints, follow my footprints, follow my footprints
Young Rome encourages others to learn from his experiences and make better choices for their own lives.

Yeah, yeah
Young Rome concludes his story with gratitude for his past and hope for his future.