Gangsta Lean
D.R.S., DRS
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This songs dedicated To my homiez in that gangsta lean Why'd you have to go so soon It seems like yesterday We were hangin' round da hood Now I'm gonna Keep you memory alive Like a homie should A lifetime of memories Going down the drain Id like to keep steppin' But I can't get past the pain I tip my 40 to your memory Take a drink, and I Stop to think, and I I know one day soon We'll be, we'll be hangin' out This is for my homies This is for my homies, well well See you when I get there In that gangsta lean, that gangsta lean This is for my homies This is for my homies, well well See you when I get there In that gangsta lean, that gangsta lean My god, my god Could you pass on a message from me Tell him put down those dice for a second lord Listen to his homie Could you tell him Ill never let go of his memory So his son will know You don't have to cry no more 'Cause Gods got his back, I said Gods got his back A lifetime of memories Going down the drain I'd like to keep steppin' But I can't get past the pain I tip my 40 to your memory Take a drink, and I Stop to think, and I I know one day soon We'll be, we'll be hangin' out This is for my homies This is for my homies See you when I get there In that gangsta lean, that gangsta lean This is for my homies This is for my homies You know I miss you, You know I miss you, my homie See you when I get there In that gangsta lean, in that gangsta lean This song is dedicated to homies in that gangsta lean Tommie from masters touch My boy Ybei And my boy Eibere And whoever else out there That's gotta homie that's in a gangsta lean And also my boys in the Penn That ain't ever gonna see the street again 'Cause you know what It don't matter what they was doing while they was here They could've been bangin', slangin' But they ain't here no more And that's somebody's daddy Somebodies baby, that's somebodies homie So go on and let 'em rest while they in that gangsta lean You know what I'm sayin' That's on the real low This is for my homies I can't believe that your gone See you when I get there I'll see you, I'll see you, I'll see you I'll see you This is for my homies Now that your in that gangsta lean, well well well See you when I get there I'm so sorry your gone but I've got to keep on (This is for my homies) I gotta keep movin', I gotta keep movin' I gotta keep movin', movin', movin', movin' (See you when I get there) I'll see you, I'll see you One day, someday, homie someday This is for my homies This is for my homies, yeyeah See you when I get there
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Written by: CHRIS J. JACKSON, MILTON TURNER, TAURA L. STINSON, TRACY CARTER
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13 facts about this song
Band InformationDRS, which stands for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", is an American contemporary R&B group. The prominent members of the group are Reggie Warren, JR. and Chris Jackson.
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Song Release"Gangsta Lean" was released in 1993 and it is featured on their only album, also titled "Gangsta Lean".
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Chart PerformanceThis single was the group's most successful song and it peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, maintaining its place on the chart for over 30 weeks.
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Song GenreIt is categorized as contemporary R&B and is known for its slow, melancholic style that emphasized the themes of the song.
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Song ThemeThe song is a tribute to friends and loved ones who have passed away, and it has been used as a memorial or tribute song for deceased loved ones in many different cultures and communities.
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Song ReceptionDespite its popularity, the song received mixed reviews from music critics. Many praised its emotional depth and meaningful lyrics, while others criticized it for being overly sentimental.
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Song Legacy"Gangsta Lean" remains a cultural touchstone in American music and has been sampled or covered by numerous artists ever since its release.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features scenes of the group members mourning the loss of their friends, further emphasizing the song's theme of loss and remembrance.
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Cultural Impact"Gangsta Lean" has had a significant cultural impact, especially in the African-American community where it has often played at funerals and memorials.
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AwardsDespite its commercial success, the song did not win any major music awards, but its popularity and influence on the culture cannot be denied.
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Songwriting Credits"Gangsta Lean" was written by DRS members Chris Jackson and Reggie Warren Jr. and it profoundly expresses their personal experiences and feelings around loss.
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Influence on Music ArtistsThe song's sound and theme have influenced many later artists, particularly in the rap and R&B genres.
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RediscoveryOver the years, the song has been rediscovered by newer generations who appreciate its emotional depth, leading to periodic resurgences in popularity.
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