Rakim - Dedicated lyrics

(sample No Doubt's "Don't Speak") [Hook] (You and me) You and me (We used to be together) used to be (Everyday together) everyday (Always) always You was there from the beginning all I had to do was to vibe In a race against millions where the loser die No rules apply but you was my safe haven At the end of the race waiting so I used your guide I found heaven in you, you shared your life with me Gave me insight, way before the light hit me It's more than just a bond cause we inseparable Even when they cut the cord on the umbilical Never more than a moment away You fixed whatever was wrong and always know what to say The same way to my sisters and brothers Always honest and showed me what unconditional love is The voice of a goddess, and stars twinkle in your eyes My heaven on earth or an angel in disguise If you was here, I'd just hug and kiss you Cause a million words can't explain how much I miss you [Hook] I watched the lady shine and stay on the grind While the world weighed heavy on a ladies mind It was a crazy time It's like the world stopped fast when pops pa**ed in '89 Harder we cried the harder you cried too My father kept your blue skies blue It's hard to keep going, the harder you try too At January 18th part of you died too You tried to be stronger keep the fam together You said we had to keep on and plan for better While you smile with your open arms It took awhile to die-tect your broken heart You said it takes some time take it slow But time will take it's toll and the stakes is high 'til the day you die But I refused to accept eventually that I would have to say goodbye You and me, We used to be together Everyday together, Always I really feel, that I'm losing my best friend I can't believe this could be, the end I'm starting to see how short life is Every second it get shorter but your heart get warmer And you get stronger even when they said you need a transplant And dialysis to live longer It put us in fear, put us in tears You still managed to live life to the fullest for years Then things got complicated, they found a donut so they operated A gift and a curse, it's a risk, will it work And concerned, then things took a turn for the worse And even if I'd seen the signs I doubt the actions Nothing could prepare me for what was 'bout to happen In the hospital, the 18th floor, vivid July 18th, 2005, I can't forget it Since that day, I'm forever numb The end, the day I hoped would never come [Hook]