[Chorus:]
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I rather be judged by twenty than carried by six
Before I let somebody take me out round this b**h
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
OK, if you agree what I'm living mind on the edge
Is a difference, out here between bein smart and scared
A lot of n******gs they thought they were sharp that wind up dead
And as young n******gs I learn if u slipping den u wear it
If you're wild, then you think about sh** before you say it
It's a certain type of n******g that shouldn't know where you're staying
And talk real but down we call that sh** a spread
And a n******g to whack yo a** we call that puttin it on yo head
Remember pops said I take this war sh** deeply
I close my eyes sometimes, and ask God I hope you keep me
To fear none to trust none nobody had to teach me
Define friends and love and these streets ain't what I'm seeking
Cause I ain't gonna let nan n******g hurt me
I rather do you, for I let you do me
[Chorus:]
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I rather be judged by twenty than carried by six
Before I let somebody take me out round b**h
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I'm living in a world where I ain't make up the rules
And the enemies turn up to be the people you knew.
The n******gs ya'll ain't thanking the ones you most approve
If you're making it, you do it, depends on how you move.
Who play around yuh most you thought was cool
The n******gs I watch the closest, the one I'm closest to
Their flag is in there face and that one if only knew
And if you think that sh** a game out here that's when you lose.
This war won't let nobody, if you don't believe that, you're a fool
When n******gs get bread, they get confident, and they lose
More money, more problems, ya'll done heard that sh** before
No modesty no problem you ain't got there, you know!
A n******g once told me they can't make everything count
Cause if a n******g catch you foolin he gone take your a** out
[Chorus:]
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I rather be carried by twelve than carried by six
Before I let somebody take me out round dis b**h
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
Ain't nobody gonna make me talk cause my nutts
I'm a let 'em hang!
They lost a lot of my n******gs, but I guess it's part of the game!
Try to explain it to their mommas, that sh** is hard to explain
All the motion and the stress in these streets it will let you drain
When you're living it, you're breathing out here, don't feel your pain
But when you're dead and your gone they're treat you like you was a saint
Most people, when the pressure get on, they go in the tank
It's a sad situation to be out here n can't think
Cause sh** can't get ugly, my n******g before you blank
And I'm a blow it off for my n******gs before I drain
That's why when I wake up in the morning I give thanks
Cause it's a lot of n******gs that wanted to wake up, but they can't
Cause ain't gonna let 'em n******gs hurt me
I rather do you before I let you do me!
[Chorus:]
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I rather be carried by twelve than carried by six
Before I let somebody take me, I ride this b**h
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)
I can't let 'em bury me (I can't let 'em bury me)