East, Dave - Need A Sign Lyrics
If you ask me, since Harlem, our family's always been like
It's been the best of times, it was the worst of times (Worst)
I needed a sign
2008, my mother passes away (RIP)
I'm at rock bottom
But he's still playin' basketball, he's doing his thing (Yeah, I was)
Two years later, he gives me a call
He's hit rock bottom (Yeah, I did)
He's gettin' kicked out of school
He has another dream: to rap
He tells me he needs to come back to New York
And if he has this opportunity, he's gonna make it
I knew I was already strugglin', I didn't even want him to come back
And be in the streets, I didn't want him to get into any bullshit
We didn't really have much, na'mean? We were just together
I look back now, I think of 6E, that front door (Pals)
Right by the staircase, perfect place, that back room I grew up in
He's been such an inspiration to so many
People see the grind and the pain, the struggle he's gone through (Right)
That we've been through (Right)
But this is for everybody out there (Yeah, it is)
Lookin', thinkin', dreamin', everybody needs a sign (Yeah, they do)
Sometimes you can't see it yourself
You need a sign, need some help
[Dave East:]
We know we guilty but we gon' act like we innocent (On God)
My Glock was filthy, need disinfectant to get it in (Oh, God)
My grandpops was an immigrant, never a citizen (Never)
They expect me to vote, told my mother, I needed Ritalin (Crazy)
Was born crazy, (Lost) I never felt like I was normal (Never)
The sun shine bright after it rain, that's what the storm do (Right)
Roll a blunt and wish I could trade places with Freaky (Malik)
Until I sit and realize my daughter really need me (On God)
I had to cut ties with my closest, niggas is greedy (Greedy)
You can see the pain in my eyes as soon as you see me (Look)
Aladdin had me tryna make wishes, wasn't no genies (None)
Halal if I was talkin' bout lambs, no Lamborghinis (None)
We was really starvin', in my aunty crib hearin' Marvin
Had to travel the world to realize nowhere like Harlem (Nowhere)
I tried to keep my distance from niggas that's scared of problems (Scared)
Them niggas realize you food, then anywhere, they'll rob him (Anywhere)
You ever tuck in your jewelry? Then you don't need to shine (You don't need it)
All the money in the world won't bring you peace of mind (Nope)
All them chains don't matter, they hate to see you shine
Was lost, prayin' to God, beggin' him, like, "I need a sign" (I need one)
Show me how to do it when ain't nothin' workin' (Workin')
I just hope that I don't shoot if we meet up in person (God)
Now they ask my feature price, they never wanted verses (God)
Now I live a different life, can't see my mother workin' (On God)
Should I rob 'em? Should I shoot 'em? I just need a sign (I need one)
You know I've been goin' through it, just give me a sign (Don't blow it)
I promise we all could do it, I just need some time (I promise)
Should I continue with this music? Just give me a sign (Tell)
Thinkin' 'bout the day when I won't need to rhyme
She tryna lie on me or she love me? I just need a sign (I needed one)
I close my eyes and pray, like, "I just need a sign" (Pray)
I listen to what you tell me, I can't read your mind
[Teyana Taylor:]
I need a sign, I need to blind 'em, eh
Before the diamonds
Though I've been live, I set my timin', eh
Ain't no silver lining
They can't control me, fuck your controllers
Lost in the sofa least every mornin'
I'm takin' over, fuck these emotions, all the signs
Hey, niggas callin' like we homies now, not
I bet they stop with all that trollin' now, blocked
Made that rooftop into a floor for now, it's a sign
Now it's Rolls when we rollin' out, drop
Fuck a lease, I gotta buy the block, block
Fuck them people, there's a bottom line, no need to sign
[Dave East:]
My man died before we talked, ain't get to speak in time
Them grams had them smokers lookin' like a sneaker line
My little man don't wanna rumble, so he keep a 9
Not breakin' it down, keepin' this pot, shit, this peace of mind
I'm on my daughter, across the water, I hope she don't see no crime
There's problems, I pull up on the bike, I'm on Deebo time
I tried to ask my father to help me, told me, "I need to grind"
Your funeral packed, but you dead, can't even see the line
I hope I see the signs
It break your heart when a youngin' dyin', he was nine
They say he stop, but we speedin', so we don't see the sign
Feel like a war goin' on when all your people dyin'
Niggas is numb and they gon' act like they don't see you cryin'
You got a chance to get outta here, we don't need you ridin'
He just need a sign (He just need a sign)
Nobody keep it real with him, he tired of people lyin'
He sick of lightin' up candles, too many people dyin'
Knowin' you might get up out the hood, that shit'll keep you tryin'
I'm used to the jungle, nigga, I been a lion
Walk in the booth, kill everything, even my pen is dyin'
That shit they tried to teach in school, we ain't consider science
You a sucker if you give up, too many niggas tryin'
Pocket watchin', you focused on what your nigga buyin'
Pocket watchin', you focused on what your nigga buyin'
[Teyana Taylor:]
I need a sign, I need to blind 'em, eh
Before the diamonds
Though I've been live, I set my timing, eh
Ain't no silver lining
They can't control me, fuck your controllers
Lost in the sofa least every morning
I'm takin' over, fuck these emotions, all the signs
Hey, niggas callin' like we homies now, not
I bet they stop with all that trollin' now, blocked
Made that rooftop into a floor for now, it's a sign
Now it's Rolls when we rollin' out, drop
Fuck a lease, I gotta buy the block, block
Fuck them people, there's a bottom line, no need to sign, yeah, yeah
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East, Dave Need A Sign Comments
This need a couple mill, alone. This song is greatness personified.
This ain’t a 1mil yet?🥴 y’all buggin🤦🏾♂️
I'm used to the jungle, nigga, I been a lion
Walk in the booth, kill everything, even my pen is dyin'
im on debo time
My baby went in on this 🔥 🔥
I listen to this song everyday I feel every word I can relate gets chills Everytime this songs motivates to push dam Dave East u did yo shit on this 1 respect my brotha 💯🤝
Favorite rapper and song on this album but every song is a Banga 💯👌
Is that Desiigner doing those ad libs in the bacc?
Very good song cuz
I can listen to this all day. 🔥🔥🔥
Good song
I Fucking hate how long the intro is gayest intro ever always skip to 1:30
One of the best rappers in the world for sure. Nowadays most of the rappers be rapping bout guns, drugs and sex only. These lyrics have a real meaning behind them. An emotional story.
Fuccin one of the best albums I've herd in 20 years .. excellent producing. Engineering and lyrics.. definitely a classic in my book. In heavy rotation
east , how blessed we are to be able to hear and feel some on these beats by u , keep it real
Love this song on repeat...
Desiigner with the smooth adlibs
Salute East big up Harlem
Dave East is gonna save hip hop in 2020
What up cuh, im proud of you!
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Anyone know the instrumental?
Verse 1: Dave East]
We know we guilty but we gon' act like we innocent (On God)
My Glock was filthy, need disinfectant to get it in (Oh, God)
My grandpops was an immigrant, never a citizen (Never)
They expect me to vote, told my mother, I needed Ritalin (Crazy)
Was born crazy, (Lost) I never felt like I was normal (Never)
The sun shine bright after it rain, that's what the storm do (Right)
Roll a blunt and wish I could trade places with Freaky (Malik)
Until I sit and realize my daughter really need me (On God)
I had to cut ties with my closest, niggas is greedy (Greedy)
You can see the pain in my eyes as soon as you see me (Look)
Aladdin had me tryna make wishes, wasn't no genies (None)
Halal if I was talkin' bout lambs, no Lamborghinis (None)
We was really starvin', in my aunty crib hearin' Marvin
Had to travel the world to realize nowhere like Harlem (Nowhere)
I tried to keep my distance from niggas that's scared of problems (Scared)
Them niggas realize you food, then anywhere, they'll rob him (Anywhere)
You ever tuck in your jewelry? Then you don't need to shine (You don't need it)
All the money in the world won't bring you peace of mind (Nope)
All them chains don't matter, they hate to see you shine
Was lost, prayin' to God, beggin' him, like, "I need a sign" (I need one)
Show me how to do it when ain't nothin' workin' (Workin')
I just hope that I don't shoot if we meet up in person (God)
Now they ask my feature price, they never wanted verses (God)
Now I live a different life, can't see my mother workin' (On God)
Should I rob 'em? Should I shoot 'em? I just need a sign (I need one)
You know I've been goin' through it, just give me a sign (Don't blow it)
I promise we all could do it, I just need some time (I promise)
Should I continue with this music? Just give me a sign (Tell)
Thinkin' 'bout the day when I won't need to rhyme
She tryna lie on me or she love me? I just need a sign (I needed one)
I close my eyes and pray, like, "I just need a sign" (Pray)
I listen to what you tell me, I can't read your mind
Chorus: Teyana Taylor]
I need a sign, I need to blind 'em, eh
Before the diamonds
Though I've been live, I set my timin', eh
Ain't no silver lining
They can't control me, fuck your controllers
Lost in the sofa least every mornin'
I'm takin' over, fuck these emotions, all the signs
Hey, niggas callin' like we homies now, not
I bet they stop with all that trollin' now, blocked
Made that rooftop into a floor for now, it's a sign
Now it's Rolls when we rollin' out, drop
Fuck a lease, I gotta buy the block, block
Fuck them people, there's a bottom line, no need to sign
[Verse 2: Dave East]
My man died before we talked, ain't get to speak in time
Them grams had them smokers lookin' like a sneaker line
My little man don't wanna rumble, so he keep a 9
Not breakin' it down, keepin' this pot, shit, this peace of mind
I'm on my daughter, across the water, I hope she don't see no crime
There's problems, I pull up on the bike, I'm on Deebo time
I tried to ask my father to help me, told me, "I need to grind"
Your funeral packed, but you dead, can't even see the line
I hope I see the signs
It break your heart when a youngin' dyin', he was nine
They say he stop, but we speedin', so we don't see the sign
Feel like a war goin' on when all your people dyin'
Niggas is numb and they gon' act like they don't see you cryin'
You got a chance to get outta here, we don't need you ridin'
He just need a sign (He just need a sign)
Nobody keep it real with him, he tired of people lyin'
He sick of lightin' up candles, too many people dyin'
Knowin' you might get up out the hood, that shit'll keep you tryin'
I'm used to the jungle, nigga, I been a lion
Walk in the booth, kill everything, even my pen is dyin'
That shit they tried to teach in school, we ain't consider science
You a sucker if you give up, too many niggas tryin'
Pocket watchin', you focused on what your nigga buyin'
Pocket watchin', you focused on what your nigga buyin'
This is my favorite!!!
https://youtu.be/U5SPtMgpXhU
His music on another level im following anyone that was close to nipsey 🏁😥trying to get anything nip left with these cats🙏🏽💪🏽
My favorite song I heard him do
Lord protect Dave East, please don't take him.
Dave East
💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
♿️♿️♿️♿️♿️♿️♿️♿️♿️♿️♿️♿️♿️
I will listen to this everyday for the rest of my life b 🙏🏾💯
Why da fuck is this shit ain’t about 100m views... I guess good music ain’t for everyone!💯🔥💯
Your funeral pack but you dead,cant even see the line
Salute To You East... Shit Gives Me Goosebumps!!!
Show me how to do it when ain’t nothing working. I felt that East! 🙏🏾💯
Great song like it
Plus the beat is a true one
This go hard
This is a master piece. The picture moving are am I tripping.
Anyone know what song those horns are sampled from ?
Nevermind ... sampled it from metallica - No leaf clover
Xavier. R no it’s not lol
Araab speaking is the voice before the beat drops and east roasts the classic production with his story!
"If you had to tuck in your jewelry you don't need to shine "
Her voice though....so beautiful....
East, please collab with Wu tang.
"You a sucka if you give up too many niggas tryin" thats some inspirational shit when you have a big dream career your currently still chasin.
Crazyyyyyy... Best rapper
The beginning
Unique talents Come together. ! Motivational Hit. Facts#🤘✔💯
💯💯💯✊🏽✊🏽
Im literally crying cause teyana and dave snapped on this one!
Bruh Dave East?! Bro BEEN speakin facts on beats! where tf yall comin out the woodworks now ? Bout time damnn
This is some real shit ‼💯#EASTSIDE.
This my theme song for 2020!! This song just hits especially the beat speaks to your soul and them bars powerful! Salute king👑 @DaveEast
My baby✊🏾
WHEN DAT BEAT DROPPED 🔥 🔥
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How this not over a million views pff y'all buggin
Should’ve put Ross on this !!!
Song starts 1:20
Fire 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥🔥A$$ 💿Bang🎶Bang🎶Turn Up🔈🔉🔊🎤🎶🎺🎻🎹🎵🎼🎸🎷👌👊💪🍻😎☝💯
Like this if real hip hop will never die.👍❤
Everything is artificial but Dave east is as real as the sun rising from the East.
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So cold this track yeesh
Someone find me all 200 that unlike this fuck wrong w them
Real Spill 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This a hit
Saw Dave last night in London Brixton n realise that he’s the one the realist in the game #mad#lov
Real hip hop is back
the force is strong in this young one here the force is very strong and Dave East keep reaching young one yeah
This song gives me chills...bn a fan of East since Karma 2...blessings to the brother...one of the few artists who lyrics touch the soul..least mine anyway
Yo....this bkround is dope...aint gon front. Good werk!👍🏽✌🏽..song iz bangin btw.
That intro
THE REALEST TRACK ON THE ALBUM CANT LIE THOUGHT IT WAS GODFATHER 4 BUT NAH NEED A SIGHN IS DEEPER
"Aladdin had me trying to make wishes wasn't no genie"!
https://youtu.be/_b9ubwYSN7Y
The 🐐💯
"nobody keep it real wit him, he tired of people lyin" DAVE EAST 🎤🎙️
This what an album supposed to sound like 💪🏿
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Best song off the album. That intro, so immersive, that instrumental so beautiful. Bars are just amazing. Best Chill Rap song.
Real one
Shit b havin me in tears
I've been listening to this song since album drop 3 times a day everyday
This Song So Fuckin Dope .S/O to the Boy #DAVEEAST💪🔥🔥 THEM Mf 🎺🎺 AINT NO JOKE 😂🎶
This is murda
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Album cover look like grand theft auto
This is my joint right here! East straight up came for the jugular with this breakdown. The Horns in the background give it the right touch. Heavy Play... borderline classic. 🔥👊🏽🎷 #survival
Too much East..Excellent work
This shit slaps harder than a highspeed train against yo face .
RNS...😑 All Gas No Breaks and not running out any time soon off that Nipsey octane fuel Gassin TMC... ⛽🌏💪🏾🍾👏🏾☝🏾☄🐐
Dave east is the best out
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sheeeeeet Dave Killed this....
I needed this song today. I guess this was the sign
All these fancy rappers cant relate to this real life street shit 💯💯💯💯💯