From the recording When We Were Kids
When We Were Kids" by Hood Rawlz is a powerful rap anthem rooted in a true story, delving into the heartbreaking loss of friendship amidst a world plagued by racism. The song reminisces about the pure and innocent bond shared by two childhood friends. However, as they grew older and encountered the harsh realities of the world, their once-unbreakable connection was shattered. The lyrics shed light on the damaging effects of societal prejudices and highlight how hatred is ingrained, while emphasizing the transformative power of love. Through poignant storytelling and thought-provoking verses, Hood Rawlz captures the essence of a friendship lost, echoing the need for unity and understanding in the face of adversity.
releases July 15, 2023
ARTIST: Hood Rawlz
WRITER: Omar D. "Amaru" Lewis, Sr. (all of Hood Rawlz' verses)
MUSIC/BEATS: Temper Beats
Lyrics
HOOK
That was my mans. I miss that dude.
Although he still alive,
society took my guy.
Listening to the wrong shit
I’m totally pissed.
We could have did some thangs.
Was my white boy Rick.
He will be missed.
him in the past tense.
We was the best of friends
When we was just Kid’s.
Remembering a time
where we was
just kid’s…
when we was just kid’s.
VERSE
When we was just kid’s
I was motivated.
Po den a muthafucka
but very creative.
In a time
just out of segregation.
a little time pass,
the age of exploration
Thundercats, (Ho!)
is how I formed relations.
The moment we met,
we formed
team
bro nation.
we were inseparable.
My foot was yo steps.
we laughed and played
like there was no ’changin’ that…
HOOK
That was my mans. I miss that dude.
Although he still alive,
society took my guy.
Listening to the wrong shit
I’m totally pissed.
We could have did some thangs.
Was my white boy Rick.
He will be missed.
him in the past tense.
We was the best of friends
When we was just Kid’s.
Rememberin’ in a time
where we was
just kid’s…
when we was just kid’s.
VERSE 2
When we was kid’s
my name was mud.
I really didn’t have any friend’s
until I met cuh.
He was cool af!
He didn’t judge.
We at camp.
White dude
tried to mean mug.
He chuckled.
I laughed too.
That shit was funny.
And we was coo!
We did everything together.
he had a sister too.
We shared the same cabin.
Not wit her but dude.
We learned how to shoot guns.
We did white people shit
That shit was dope!
He lived on a lake and shit.
All I had to offer
was my loyalty.
He didn’t care.
His parents just spoiled me.
Coming from a foster home,
this shit was royalty!
I couldn’t believe the life he lived.
I was like more please.
Every summer,
was a miracle.
We would see each other
and just kill it bro.
HOOK
That was my mans. I miss that dude.
Although he still alive,
society took my guy.
Listening to the wrong shit
I’m totally pissed.
We could have did some thangs.
Was my white boy Rick.
He will be missed.
him in the past tense.
We was the best of friends
When we was just Kid’s.
livin’ in a time
where we was
just kid’s…
when we was just kid’s.
VERSE 3
When we was grown
you went to college
I still had your Gheto boys CD
dropping knowledge.
I was into movies
trying to be a stara.
Writing, acting,
tryin to play the part…
I went west
as a father.
Had some success
and some failures.
came back home
ran into your mother.
She told me
your actions
was a bit undercover.
That you’ve changed
and everything’s about color.
Your views are skewed
and I’m no longer
your brotha.
You’ve been brainwashed to believe
non other
Than the lies
conceived by the dumber.
It’s me dude
just speak to me.
What happened?
What would make you
relinquish me?
Member camp?
How we were had fun
and you believed in me,
when we was young?
HOOK
That was my mans. I miss that dude.
Although he still alive,
society took my guy.
Listening to the wrong shit
I’m totally pissed.
We could have did some thangs.
Was my white boy Rick.
He will be missed.
him in the past tense.
We was the best of friends
When we was just Kid’s.
livin’ in a time
where we was
just kid’s…
when we was just kid’s.
That was my mans. I miss that dude.
Although he still alive,
society took my guy.
Listening to the wrong shit
I’m totally pissed.
We could have did some thangs.
Was my white boy Rick.
He will be missed.
him in the past tense.
We was the best of friends
When we was just Kid’s.
livin’ in a time
where we was
just kid’s…
when we was just kid’s.