I Seen a Man Die
Scarface
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(So what you gonna do when you get outta here cat daddy?) I don't know dawg, just trying to live it one day at a time, ya know? (I hear you talkin' man, live it one day at a time, it ain't nothing but a thang though, bro Yeah I hear you fool Well let me get up outta here, my ride out here waitin' for me (Alright cat, take it easy baby) You stay up fool (Peace) He greets his father with his hands out Rehabilitated slightly, glad to be the man's child The world is different since he's seen it last Out of jail been seven years and he's happy that he's free at last All he had was his mother's worth Now she's gone and he's gotta make a change and make it for the beddah But he's back so he's got one strike against him And he's young plus he came up in the system But he's smart and he's finally makin' eighteen And his goal's to get on top and try to stay clean So he's calling up his homie who dun came up Livin' like this now they dealin' with the same stuff And had that attitude that who he was was worth it And with that fucked up attitude he killed his first mate Now it's different, he's in dead dirt And realized that the name ain't coming up but it still hurt And can't nobody change this It's nineteen-ninety-four and we up against the same shit I never understand why I could never seen a man cry, 'til I seen a man die Man cry Imagine life at it's full peak Then imagine lying dead in the arms of your enemy Imagine peace on this earth when there's no grief Imagine grief on this earth when there's no peace Everybody's got a different way of endin' it And when your number comes for service then they send it in Now your time has arrived for the final touch I see the fear in your eyes and hear your final breath How much longer will it be 'til it's all done? Total darkness and ease be in all one I watch him die and when he dies let us celebrate You took his life, but your memory he'll never take You'll be headin' to another place And the life you used to live will reflect in your mother's face I still got to wonder why I never seen a man cry, 'til I seen a man die I hear you breathin' but your heart no longer sounds strong But you kinda scared of dying so you hold on And you keep on blacking out, and yo pulse is low Stop trying to fight the reaper just relax and let it go Because there's no way you can fight it, though you'll still try And you can try it 'til you fight it but you'll still die Your spirits leave your body and your mind clears The rigor mortis starts to set, now you outta here You start your journey into outer space You see yourself in the light but you're still feeling outta place So you standing in the tunnel of eternal light, And you see the ones you never learn to love in life Make the choice let it go but you can back it up If you ain't at peace with God you need to patch it up But if you're ready close your eyes and we can set it free There lies a man not scared to die, may he rest in peace I still got to wonder why, I never seen a man cry til I seen a man die
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Written by: JOSEPH JOHNSON, BRAD JORDAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album"I Seen a Man Die" is a track from the album called "The Diary", which was released by Scarface in 1994.
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Parental AdvisoryDue to its explicit lyrics and graphic storytelling, the album, including the song "I Seen a Man Die," bears a Parental Advisory sticker.
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Billboard RankingDespite its controversial content, "I Seen a Man Die" became a hit and peaked at #37 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop charts.
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Production and WritingScarface both wrote and co-produced the track along with N.O. Joe and Mike Dean, both of whom have had illustrious careers in hip hop production.
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GenreOften characterized by its graphic and emotional storytelling, "I Seen a Man Die" falls under the genre of gangsta rap. It's a combination of southern hip hop and hardcore rap.
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ContentThe song tells a harrowing tale of a man getting out of prison, trying to re-adjust to society but ultimately ends up dead. This grim narrative earns the song its place as a piece of thought-provoking social commentary.
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Critical Acclaim"I Seen a Man Die" is noted for its vivid storytelling and melancholic production, which helped solidify Scarface's reputation as one of hip hop's best storytellers.
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Lyric VideoDespite releasing in 1994, a lyric video of the song was uploaded to Scarface's official YouTube channel in April 2019, showing his continuous influence and growth.
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Scarface's Personal Life"I Seen a Man Die" is thought to be influenced by Scarface's own struggles with depression and suicide attempts, as well as his experiences growing up in South Acres, a notoriously rough neighborhood in Houston, Texas.
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LegacyOver the years, "I Seen a Man Die" has become a fan-favorite and is considered a classic in Rap and Hip Hop discography. Many attribute it's popularity and influence to the raw emotional storytelling presented in the song's lyrics.
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