For You

Lyrics

[Intro: Guru] Dedicated to all my peeps, who looked out over the years KnawhatI'msayin? This one's for you [Chorus: Guru + Me'Shell Ndegeocello] For you, dedicated true I'm doing this one for you For you, dedicated true I'm doing this one for you [Verse 1: Guru] To my moms and my pops, I'm glad you stayed together I don't know too many people to demonstrate true love better Nowadays kids don't have anyone But you were there and determined, to make me get plenty done Yes to achieve although a lot of times I hurt you But I'm matured now, I'm showing you my true virtue As I deliver to you, an oath of never ending love Admiration and respect, for there is nothing above A mother's strength and a father's concern There was guidance, no matter which way I turned Yo pops if I could be half the man you are I'd be a star Moms thanks for pushing me real far As I proceed through the tundra and harsh winds I think reviewing what you've instilled within So I'm taking time out to let you know Once a boy now a man thanks for helping me grow [Chorus: Guru + Me'Shell Ndegeocello] For you, dedicated true I'm doing this one for you For you, dedicated true I'm doing this one for you For you, dedicated true I'm doing this one for you For you, dedicated true I'm doing this one for you [Verse 2: Guru] Going out to my peoples for all the times we've spent Fifty deep up in the party getting crazy stupid bent Around the block puffin lye, cruising in the car Whatever we was doing, I won't forget it Baby Pah When I had no dough, you were there You hooked me with some ends, to show me that you cared You stood by me through the ups and downs While the other faking clowns tried to start hanging around See you were always genuine That's why respect is due and I got you on my mind A lot of people might not understand the way we click We're rolling thick, hitting harder than a ton of bricks With all the drama and the phony personas I'd rather check my man so we can share some knowledge If the streets were college, some MCs would flunk out Sending shouts to my peeps, crazy love no doubt [Chorus] For you, dedicated true I'm doin this one for you For you, dedicated true I'm doin this one for you [Verse 3: Guru] A true friend kid, is mad mad rare Trusting others is a risk, a lot of things ain't fair 'Cause where I be at, a lot of strange things happen jack You can know a kid for years and still he'll stab you in the back But that's alright cause I'm a good judge of character And me and my family, we maintain the balance to Master the challenges of life Like the chain and the star, we link up to shine mad bright To all my boys way across the country Dealing with the struggle, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Yo under pressure, we're the best No matter what the circumstance, no matter how much stress Our force has the power to bring forth change I'd rather see us succeed than feel shame or go insane Dedicated to my fam that supported You shall always, I said always be applauded [Chorus: Guru + Me'Shell Ndegeocello] For you, dedicated true I'm doing this one for you For you, dedicated true I'm doing this one for you For you, dedicated true I'm doing this one for you For you, dedicated true This one goes out to you