Who We Be
DMX
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Uh, yeah Another one of those (This is for my nigga Q) Down to earth joints (Rest in peace, baby You know how we roll) They don't know who we be They don't know who we be What they don't know is The bullshit, the drama (uh), the guns, the armor (what!) The city, the farmer, the babies, the mama (what!) The projects, the drugs (uh!), the children, the thugs (Uh!) The tears, the hugs, the love, the slugs (c'mon!) The funerals, the wakes, the churches, the coffins (uh!) The heartbroken mothers - it happens too often (why?) The problems, the things we use to solve 'em (what!) Yonkers, the Bronx (uh!), Brooklyn, Harlem (c'mon!) The hurt, the pain, the dirt, the rain (uh!) The jerk, the fame, the work, the game (uh!) The friends, the foes, the Benz, the hos (what!) The studios, the shows, comes and it goes (c'mon!) The jealousy, the envy, the phony, the friendly (uh-huh!) The one that gave 'em the slugs, the one that put 'em in me (woo!) The snakes, the grass too long to see (uh, uh!) The lawnmower sittin' right next to the tree (c'mon!) They don't know who we be They don't know who we be They don't know who we be They don't know who we be What we seeing is The streets, the cops, the system, harassment (uh-huh) The options, get shot, go to jail, or getcha ass kicked (a'ight) The lawyers, the part they are of the puzzle (uh-huh) The release, the warning, "Try not, to get in trouble." (Damn!) The snitches, the odds (uh), probation, parole (what!) The new charge, the bail, the warrant, the hole (damn!) The cell, the bus, the ride up North (uh-huh) The greens, the boots, the yard, the court (uh!) The fightin', the stabbin', the pullin', the grabbin' (what!) The riot squad with the captain, nobody knows what happened (what!) The two years in a box, revenge, the plots (uh!) The twenty-three hours that's locked, the one hour that's not (uh!) The silence, the dark, the mind so fragile (a'ight!) The wish that the streets would have took you when they had you (damn!) The days, the months, the years, despair One night on my knees, here it comes: the prayer They don't know who we be They don't know who we be They don't know who we be They don't know who we be This here is all about My wife, my kids (uh-huh), the life that I live (uh-huh) Through the night I was his (uh-huh), it was right what I did (uh-huh) My ups and downs (uh), my slips, my falls (uh) My trials and tribulations (uh), my heart, my balls (uh) My mother, my father - I love 'em, I hate 'em (uh!) Wish God, I didn't have 'em, but I'm glad that he made 'em (uh!) The roaches, the rats, the strays, the cats (what, what!) The guns, knives and bats, every time we scrap The hustlin', the dealin', the robbin', the stealin' (uh!) The shit hit the ceilin', little boy with no feelin's (damn) The frustration, rage, trapped inside a cage The beatings till the age I carried a twelve gauge (a'ight!) Somebody stop me (please!), somebody come and get me (what!) Little did I know that the Lord was ridin' with me The dark, the light (uh), my heart (uh), the fight (uh) The wrong (uh!), the right (uh!), it's gone (uh!), a'ight! They don't know who we be They don't know who we be They don't know who we be They don't know who we be They don't know who we be They don't know who we be They don't know who we be They don't know who we be
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Who We Be" is a song by American hip-hop artist DMX, real name Earl Simmons. It was released in 2001 as a part of his fourth studio album, "The Great Depression."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 43 on the UK Charts. It remains one of DMX's most successful singles in his career.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Who We Be" garnered significant attention. Known for its powerful imagery, it depicts the struggles of urban life.
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Award Nominations"Who We Be" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2002, showcasing the song's critical acclaim.
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Production WorkThe song features production work from renowned multi-platinum music producer Shatek King.
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Censored LyricsThe lyrics of "Who We Be" were slightly modified for radio and video play. The uncensored version is available on the album, "The Great Depression."
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Repetitive StyleUnlike many other hip-hop songs of its time, "Who We Be" uses repetition in its verses to deliver its message effectively, repeating the phrase "they don't know" in each verse.
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ImpactDespite its modest chart position, "Who We Be" became a hip-hop cultural staple due to its powerful message about the struggles of impoverished, urban communities.
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Song MeaningThe main theme of "Who We Be" is the difficulty, pain, and struggle that often characterizes life in urban areas, particularly for African Americans.
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RemixA popular remix of "Who We Be" by UK grime artist Chipmunk was released in 2015, featuring American rapper French Montana.
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