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Niggas out in line like there's nothing else to do
But it's nothing else to do with a line full of niggas ​clipping. (Ft. Kill rogers & TiVo) – ​get.it
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Long lines for bars – particularly less popular ones where many people would be going because they have “nothing else to do” – are usually full of guys. In nightlife, due to the nature of society, having a relatively high women-to-men ratio is a precious commodity for several reasons. When you’re standing outside of a bar that’s looking like a sausagefest, there isn’t going to be much to do.

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He who drinks from the deep water (Ooh, ooh)
May he know the depths of the well (Ooh, ooh)
Well D'Angelo – Unshaken
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A metaphor for risk-versus-reward, or rather in this case, reward-versus-risk: one who drinks from a plentiful well would be wise to be wary of the risk of falling to their death that comes with such a source.

The story of Red Dead Redemption 2 follows the life of outlaws. Although this life may be a simple, straightforward way to riches, only a fool would ignore its dangers.

From another perspective, to “know the depths” could mean to be familiar with the deepest parts of a dark well. Living among the outlaws would result in knowing the darkest, most grim pits of society.

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along what is mentioned previously, the line could also mean that people that live in the time of hardship, or have faced danger (drink from deep water) knows the hardship thoroughly and can speak from expeirience when they warn others of it.

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My biggest worries were missin' a free throw
Now me, Groggs and P doin' the three man weave, though Injury Reserve – Three Man Weave
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A three-man weave is a warmup drill in basketball which trains for passing, efficiency, and fundamentals, and can build chemistry between players – not the simplest thing in the world; it takes some flow between the players to get it going. Ritchie’s metaphor is that his youthful stresses were full of things like a free throw, but now, the three guys are running a continuous drill, just trying not to get out of rhythm.

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Cruel World Willie Nelson – Cruel World
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-POTENTIAL SPOILERS BELOW-

This is the version of Red Dead Redemption 2’s “Cruel World” that appears in Epilogue pt. I as John leaves Pronghorn Ranch. The lyrics in relation to John’s story reflect his decision to leave his world of gunslinging in an attempt to be a responsible family man. This is one of several moments in the game where the music becomes the centerpiece of the gameplay, one of the better cinematic moments in Red Dead Redemption 2.

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This is the first version of Cruel Cruel World, played in the Epilogue Part I as John Marston leaves Pronghorn ranch, determined to win back his family by abandoning the life of an outlaw and gunslinger behind him permanently to focus on his new life, therefore leaving behind the cruel world he lived in as an outlaw.

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Unshaken D'Angelo – Unshaken
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SPOILERS FOR RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2

“Unshaken” is a song that appears in Red Dead Redemption 2 at the gang’s lowest point. During a ride to Shady Belle, Arthur is left to reflect on what he has gone through, with the song suggesting he hopes to remain strong after losing so much.

The first of several points in Red Dead where the music becomes the main focus; this emphasis accompanied with the long, solitary ride feels a lot like its own version of the famous “Far Away” scene from the first game.

A reprised version of the song appears at a pivotal moment, at the end of chapter 6.

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Arthur gave dutch all he had.

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Arthur gave dutch all he had.

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um, thats not the gang’s lowest point. The shootout and last mission and beaver hollow had to be, not only does arthur die but Dutch realises what he had done to someone he considered a son

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The Chant “May I stand Unshaken” was conceived based on the proverb of the Yogi Paramahansa Yogananda: “You must stand unshaken amidst the crash of breaking worlds”.

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You love it over here like gold watch Lupe Fiasco (Ft. Nikki Jean) – Sun God Sam & The California Drug Deals
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“Gold Watch,” from The Cool, describes different styles that one may be into, where one’s upbringing or environment may not match their tastes. Like in “Gold Watch,” Lupe is remarking that this character loves all their material belongings regardless of their nature. Not only is Lu alluding to another song, but reiterating this message of self-awareness.

This line also makes a specific reference to the chorus of Gold Watch

“Yeah, yeah, she love it over here”

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Morning murder with a weapon, steppin' to the A.M Sean Price (Ft. Ike Eyes & MF DOOM) – Negus
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“Steppin' to the A.M.” was one of the more popular songs by old-school NY outfit 3rd Bass, about partying far into the night. In this case, this would be referencing committing murder in the late night / early morning hours.

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One thing I know, is that I wanna
Win so bad, but I'm not Chicago Tyler, The Creator (Ft. Frank Ocean & Steve Lacy) – 911 / Mr. Lonely
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According to Tyler via Twitter, this is a play on words. By way of poetic license, Tyler uses “wind” as a homophone for “win”. Thus, Tyler makes the Chicago (aka “The Windy City”) reference. The Windy City in Chicago was founded during gang violence in the age of prohibition which was similar to if you get the wind you get shot. Tyler is saying he wants death or suicide but he isn’t Chicago.

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This could also be a reference to the Chicago Bulls who won 6 championships in the 90’s led by Michael Jordan.

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I thought it was a sports team reference lol

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I thought that it was a reference to the Chicago Bulls

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He might also be referring to wanting to be on top of the rap game, but he’s not Kanye – who’s from the windy city of Chicago

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I assumed it was a reference to the Chicago Cubs winning a world series, they had an extremely long playoff drought (108 years) and just like them, he wanted to win very bad but he couldn’t, as Chicago could.

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A-huh-huh-huh-huh Calvin Harris (Ft. John Legend, Snoop Dogg & Takeoff) – Holiday
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Takeoff laughs in homage to the chorus of the classic Grandmaster Flash song, “The Message”:

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this could also be a nod to when missy elliott did this on Let It Go

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But it's hard to believe that people still believe
That Jesus is white, oh Lord Lupe Fiasco – Kneelin' On Needles
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In Western civilization, the figurehead of Christianity has widely been seen as white, even with blonde hair and blue eyes, despite his Middle Eastern roots.

This line not only nails American ignorance, but also holds true to people’s adamancy in their ignorance. Truth and logic is being ignored these days because the uninformed believe others should be tolerant of their ignorance (believe that people still believe that Jesus is white).

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Lupe is saying that Christ is black which correlates with what is written is the bible. To say “Middle eastern roots” still implies that Christ is white when the bible states he is not clearly.

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i think the “people” he’s talking about here are mostly blacks, thereby emphasising the extent of colonisation they’ve went through to a point that they’re now very ignorant, and the idea of Jesus being white is now like an unremoveable stain on their mind… otherwise see verse 2 line 4 of Lupe’s ‘Valleys’ on his 2015 mixtape ‘Pharoah Height…

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