Brothers

Hey Hey This for all my brothers from another Mama just don't know she raised a bad mufucka Drama come and go, but it don't last like them others Ain't no question, you ain't got to ask, dog I love you And I ain't scared to say it, heaven's gated for a reason, everyone won't get to see it But my fate stands undefeated So I can't help but think these things that happen have a meaning Patience as I'm pacing, slow and steady, easy Jesus But that don't mean them demons left me 'lone Couldn't have made it through this journey on my own Both parents and my sister, something broken about this home Back when I was young and dumb, me and Britt didn't get along Now I ask her everything, she would never steer me wrong My mama's love was crucial, that's all I remember back then But I ain't need no hug, I needed someone to scrap with Show me all the ropes and answer questions I'm asking But that was hardly present, I had to learn from the absence Father figure strong, but my pops was on the road Trying to bring that bacon home But my brother, he was gone Surrounded by my people but at times I felt alone Slight resentment when it's mentioned, guess I'll get it when I'm grown This for all my brothers from another Mama just don't know she raised a bad mufucka Drama come and go, but it don't last like them others Ain't no question, you ain't got to ask, dog I love you And I ain't scared to say it, singing praises to my kinfolk Can't call them friends, they kept it gangsta from the get-go And I met Sir D West in kindergarten for your info Way before I had flip phones Still down if you didn't know Play with him and get sent for My niggas been my niggas since I could even remember Some of them gave perspective and showed me the bigger picture Some of them came in clutch, I needed them, they delivered Might not say every name but trust me I ain't forget you From Hojo, Welch, Shannon, OQ and his whole crew They taught me how to dream despite what I'm going through And KARTER man my brother, I love you until I'm gone He cuts for me right or wrong The same goes for Val, his mama just like my own Flo, Jones and Bin$on I vent to them and they listen I'm grateful because they get it And shoutout to the twins because they treat me like we're triplets Acres Homes is the village where we handle family business This for all my brothers from another Mama just don't know she raised a bad mufucka Drama come and go, but it don't last like them others Ain't no question, you ain't got to ask, dog I love you And I ain't scared to say it, my sister married a real nigga That says a lot because you gots to be one to deal with her On top of that, imagine who you got to be for me to look at you as family Now we locked in for life, you understand me Going into ninth grade Ricc was supposed to teach me how to win But he got sentenced for ten, and spent his prime in the pen I thought a sin was a sin, time he served just ain't sit right Their big bro's on speed dial, nigga I had to send kites Young and naïve, ain't no demeanor in my discussion My blood brother, he asks me "what's craccin" like his cousin I told him "nothing," I'm lying to him, it's plenty popping But he couldn't help me where he was, he ain't have any options I didn't have many either As I grew up and understood, it started getting deeper The only thing I know fasho is I'm my brother's keeper And if you play with either one of us, you'll meet the reaper That's on my soul, my nigga home, he been the perfect teacher Done seen it all and done it all, ain't got a thing to hide RIP to Tony, shame I never got to meet you I can't even understand the pain you felt inside But nothing died except the flesh, you'll stand the test of time That's why I'm working through the stress like I'm pressed for time Thank God for Grace, we're right on pace, just got another sign I know they hate they got to see me and my brother shine Hey