Get Away
Mobb Deep
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Nigga' sometimes I feel I got to get away From these streets like a fiend for crack But pullin' me back Its real got a nigga' goin' (ooh ooh) cause no matter the drama or gossip My heart is your hood my dogs niggas' I rock wit (get away) Before you get clapped put the tongues to two loose have everybody on the Corner goin' (ooh ooh) Holdin' they mouth shock as f*ck I haven't just aired that boy out And now theres blood on my Tims snitches callin' 1 800 crime stoppers When they see me they like (ooh ooh) Cause they want that thousand dollars And not only that police will die to catch a fucking collar (get away) And I'm out of here ain't no telling when I be back Get rid of this gat Dog you know I flew (ooh ooh) hell out of dodge Nigga' bout this paper ain't no time to be sitting behind bars [Chorus:] I got to get away but f*ck that never let a nigga' take me out of my zone If he try, then blow'em and go (Ooh ooh) wit no remorse kid its the cold hearted Queens nigga' grimy retarded You know (Get away) Cause I'm not playin' I'm bangin' hammers on niggas' Put hands on that niggas' life (ooh ooh) Just beat the shit out you I brawl like a animal Your whole team is scrambling ( thats right) ( get away) When we come through pushing new trucks Bitches be pushing and shoving to look at us They go (ooh ooh) yeah take a good look bitch It might be last time you'll see gangsters like this Then (get away) cause somebody bout to die And its going to be a stampede when them shots fly (Blah ba blah) (ooh ooh) rip that nigga' you know R.i.p your soul just lift up and (get away) Uh huh yeah you out of here nigga' I'll see on that other side bye nigga' ( other side) (thats right) families cry rivers Courtesy of my niggas', we terrorize rappers [Chorus] (No doubt tell it like it is) Its either me or you Believe it dog no a nigga' like you ain't got shit to loose (ooh ooh) Cause you walking that thin line I'm clapping you first time for a motherfucker trying(get away) To put it past me That ass be bleeding somewhere like a hemophiliac exactly (ooh ooh) (shut the f*ck up) Before its to late go at your gut You ain't a gangster and yes you could get touched (get away) Saw it before the Henny was talking It wasn't him but you know that nine stopped that (uh huh) (ooh ooh) ( grow up) I swear these niggas like bitches Why is that ? Cause these niggas always laying on their back Chorus: Havoc I got to get away but f*ck that never let a nigga take me out my zone If he tryin blow'em and go (ooh ooh) wit no remorse kid its the cold hearted Queens nigga grimey retarted you know I got to get away
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Written by: FELICIA CELESTE STONEY, JARRETT JOHNSON, JUSTICE LEAGUE
Lyrics © DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Artist Information"Get Away" is a song by American hip hop duo Mobb Deep, which consisted of Havoc and Prodigy.
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Release DateThe song was released in 2001 as part of Mobb Deep's fifth studio album, "Infamy".
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Genre"Get Away" falls under the genre of hardcore hip hop and East Coast hip hop.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the track didn't chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it did quite well on rap and R&B charts.
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ProducersThe song was produced by Ez Elpee and Havoc.
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Sampled Songs"Get Away" includes samples from "Garden of Peace" by Lonnie Liston Smith and "That's the Way It's Gonna Be" by The Chambers Brothers.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive responses from critics, praising its gritty lyrics and raw, underground sound typical of Mobb Deep's style.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Get Away" features Mobb Deep rapping in various urban settings, reflecting the song's hard-edged, street-smart lyrics.
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Album SignificanceThe release of "Infamy," which includes "Get Away," marked a shift in Mobb Deep's sound, with the duo incorporating more hooks and melodic elements, but still maintaining their hardcore hip hop roots.
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Prodigy's LyricsProdigy, one half of Mobb Deep, frequently referenced his battles with sickle cell anemia in his lyrics. In "Get Away," he describes the pain and struggle of his condition, adding a personal and emotional layer to the track.
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Mobb Deep's Legacy"Get Away" remains a key example of Mobb Deep's impact on the East Coast rap scene and their influence on the genre as a whole. The duo is considered one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast Hip-Hop groups.
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Post-ReleaseSadly, after the release of "Get Away," the artist Prodigy passed away in 2017 due to complications caused by sickle cell anemia. His raw and vivid lyrical expressions have greatly impacted the hip-hop community and his work in "Get Away" lives on as part of his legacy.
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