Away
robert j. p. oberg Lyrics

This shit is crazy
The situation is intense and difficult to comprehend.

Crazy
Reinforcement of the preceding statement.

It's one of those things, man
This is an experience that cannot be described but must be lived.

You gotta experience to know what I'm talkin' about
This experience is unfamiliar and cannot be understood without living through it.

Ha ha
A nervous laugh or an attempt at humor in response to the intensity of the situation.

It's where the goin' get rough
A reference to a challenging and difficult situation.

The tough stay tough
Those who are strong and resilient are the ones who will persevere in this situation.

Up front
Let's get started.

Let's go
Let's begin the task at hand.

Konvict
A reference to the record label which produced this song.

We in too deep to turn back now, D
We are too committed to the situation to back out now.

Sure is
Agreement with the preceding statement.

Watch yourself
Be aware of your surroundings and be ready for danger.

Before you get
Take action proactively to avoid danger.

Blown away
A reference to being killed or harmed by violence.

You know where I come from
I come from a difficult and violent neighborhood.

The place where your fate is a mic
Referring to the music industry, where success is often determined by talent and hard work.

Or a bull, or a dum dum
Referring to violent ways people in the neighborhood may die.

A jail cell, a pine box
Referring to the possibility of death or incarceration.

And brothers is dumb young
Many young men in the neighborhood make poor choices and are not given the opportunity to succeed.

Young boys
Referring to young men in the neighborhood who may become involved in criminal activity.

Still bustin' guns for the slum
Referring to gang activity and the use of firearms.

That they come from
Referring to the neighborhood or community.

Cops is the only ones they gon' run from
Young men in the neighborhood may fear the police, but not fear other potential dangers.

That's it
This is the only thing they fear.

They puttin' they hood up
They are displaying pride in their neighborhood or community.

But nine out of ten of us ain't got good luck
The majority of us do not have opportunities to escape poverty and violence.

You gon' ride on a man and catch twenty-five
Committing a violent crime can result in a long prison sentence.

Or get hit and get sent to the other side
Referring to death.

You lose both sides of the coin
Violence or crime can result in both physical harm and legal consequences.

So me, I play the hood, baby
I choose to stay connected to the neighborhood or community I come from.

Not in the
I am not interested in leaving the neighborhood.

Mama got a little church I could join
Referring to the possibility of finding a safer, more stable community.

But I didn't go yet
I have not yet taken advantage of this opportunity.

Man got a mosque I could join
Referring to the possibility of finding a stronger connection to religion or spirituality.

Cool with the devil on my back
Referring to the idea that the artist is not afraid of danger or consequences.

I'm in cold sweats
Feeling nervous or anxious.

'Bout to do some dirt
About to engage in criminal activity.

In some dirty black old sweats
Wearing old and unclean clothing.

If you known, you should've shown the way
If someone knows how to escape this lifestyle or community, they should help others find a better path.

Most of the hood 'bout to get blown away
Many people in the neighborhood are at risk of violence or harm.

'Cause I was raised up to show no fear
The singer was raised to be brave and unafraid.

Cowardly hearts'll never last long here
Weakness and fear will not be tolerated in this neighborhood.

If you ain't man enough to make shit clear
If you cannot be straightforward and honest, you will not succeed here.

Guaranteed you'll get blown away
You are likely to be harmed or killed.

'Cause I done seen the block break down tears
The artist has seen how the community can cause pain and suffering.

And I done seen the cops break my peers
The singer has seen how the police can harm people in the community.

Tryin' to hold on to a couple more years
Trying to avoid danger and stay alive.

Tryin' not to get blown away
Attempting to avoid being harmed or killed.

See, I ain't never shot nobody
The singer has not engaged in extreme violence.

But I'm known for fightin'
The singer is known for being strong and assertive.

So when I strike, man
When the artist decides to take action, it is significant and impactful.

You'll think you been struck by lightning
The artist's actions are powerful and sudden.

Shouldn't have to prove myself by killin' a nigga
The singer does not feel that he needs to prove himself through violent acts.

Even a child could take a life by pullin' the trigga
Violence in the community is so common that even young people are capable of committing violent acts.

Retaliation only takes anger mixed with passion
When someone is motivated by intense emotions, retaliation can seem like the best course of action.

So you target in the distance and keep on blastin'
When retaliating, the artist recommends continuing to take action without stopping.

They say guns don't kill people, people do
Some people believe that firearms are not inherently dangerous.

So when you're hit, man
If you are shot or harmed by violence.

You feel that shit the evils do
You suffer the consequences of violence.

Can't see myself get beat down
I cannot imagine allowing myself to be physically harmed or dominated.

My eyes swollen
Referring to physical harm or injury.

Mom's cryin', they don't know what happened
The family or loved ones of someone who has been harmed by violence are often confused and emotional.

My pride's stolen
Referring to the loss of dignity and self-respect that results from being a victim of violence.

If I ain't got my heat, then I got a blade
If I am not carrying a gun, I will carry a knife.

That hit ya off
That will cause harm or injury.

[Chorus]
The repeated section of the song, usually containing the main idea or theme of the song.

Keep my eye out for jakes
Looking out for police.

Ears to the streets
Being aware of what is happening in the neighborhood or community.

Other eye out for snakes
Looking out for people who are not trustworthy or may be dangerous.

And these scandalous freaks
Referring to people who are untrustworthy and may cause harm.

If we ain't on good terms
If we do not have a good relationship.

Don't bother to speak
Do not attempt to engage with me if we do not have a good relationship.

Don't smile and try to spark a convo with me
Do not attempt to be friendly with me if we are not on good terms.

Same thing'll make ya laugh will make ya cry
The things that bring joy can also bring pain.

And while this nigga quiet nigga, he'll take ya life
Even though the artist may seem quiet or passive, he is capable of violent behavior.

Hate for it to be the world's sacrifice
The artist does not want anyone to suffer or be harmed because of their actions.

If somebody else could travel
If someone else could take on this responsibility.

Through the tunnel of life
Through the challenges and difficulties that life presents.

'Cause I'm that type of guy
The artist is the kind of person who will be there when someone is in need.

I'll be there
I will be available to help.

When you're ridin'
When you are in need.

But I'll stay to myself
I prefer to be by myself or with a small group.

So if you see me out there
If you see me in public or out in the community.

With a bear we fightin'
I am willing to confront even dangerous or threatening animals.

Then, nigga, go help the bear
If you see me wrestling with a bear, then you should help me.