FAIRWELLS Lyrics – Dave East & Ransom

“FAIRWELLS” is a new english song by Dave East & Ransom, released on Dave East’s official YouTube channel on February 20, 2025. Written by Dave East & Ransom and produced by Prophecy, the track delivers a raw, introspective look at the struggles of street life, survival, and personal growth. With hard-hitting lyricism and vivid storytelling, the song captures the emotional weight of leaving behind a turbulent past, reflecting on hardships, and striving for something greater. The haunting production complements the deeply personal verses, reinforcing the song’s somber yet determined tone.

At its core, “FAIRWELLS” is a farewell to a lifestyle entrenched in crime, loss, and struggle. Both Dave East and Ransom paint gritty, reflective portraits of their past experiences, acknowledging the pain and sacrifices that come with life in the streets. The song delves into themes of systemic oppression, personal redemption, and the haunting memories of those lost along the way. Through intricate wordplay and emotionally charged bars, the artists express their desire to move forward while recognizing the weight of their past, making “FAIRWELLS” a powerful anthem of transition and survival.

FAIRWELLS Details

Song	FAIRWELLS
Artists	Dave East & Ransom
Written By	Dave East & Ransom
Produced By	Prophecy
Label	Dave East
Language	English
Released Date	Feb 20, 2025

FAIRWELLS Lyrics

[Intro: Ransom]
Man
I’d like to
I’d like to say my farewells and my goodbyes
I’m done with this shit, man
It’s time to live life, for real
No more bullshit, man
I promise
Let’s go

[Verse 1: Ransom]
Damn, here’s my farewells to the street life (Farewells)
I’m from a place where if you talk proper, they say you speak white (Hahaha)
Ironically, a long sentence’ll lead to a couple brief kites (Damn)
A cot inside a six by nine should help you to sleep tight (Ha)
This our history I recite
Farewell to them niggas in stairwells who no longer breathe life
I shake my fist to release dice (Get ’em)
And pray that I don’t ace out (Ah)
But if you’re planning to win, you gots to replace doubt
That Ran gonna send and plot his escape route (Yes)
Don’t gotta ask what you pray ’bout (Nah)
If you get that kiss from death, you’ll never make out (Mwah)
A lion could never play mouse
Could try, but you’ll never break out
Farewell to them nights, was lyin’ on Ray’s couch (Farewell)
Had to nowhere to sleep through the week, survivin’ the days out (Damn)
I’d be dead if I couldn’t rap or doin’ life ’cause I wouldn’t rat
What good is that? (Good is that)
I used to flood my hood with smack (Ah)
I understood that I stood for more
I built my name and I stood on that (Yeah)
The farther you try to slip away, the harder they try to pull you back
That’s facts

[Chorus: Ransom & Dave East]
Damn, just say your goodbyes and farewells (Farewell)
Just sittin’ in a square, scared to God ’cause you fear hell
Goodbye (Bye)
You told your dear daughter that you won’t dare tell
She cry (Cry)
Was sent to your tear as soon her tears fell
But why? (Why?)
You wasn’t born just to die (Nah)
I’m doin’ more than survive (I am)
It’s either tortured alive or receive your portion of pie (I need all mine)
Now we only offer goodbyes (Only thing we offerin’, nigga, problem, uh)
Goodbye

[Verse 2: Dave East]
Farewell to all them project nights
No parkin’, we double park (Double up)
We talkin’ price, your moms gave birth, but the judge could offer life (Damn)
Farewell to the hallway lights, they flickered when we entered
When niggas parked they bikes
Hope it’s still out there or you gon’ walk tonight (You walkin’ tonight)
Farewell to the nightmares when I sleep, I seen the poltergeist (Ah)
Grandma talked with Christ, I found Allah, can’t do no pork, aight? (Uh-uh)
Farewell to the bros I lost
Ups and downs in life, workers get smoker’s cough
Just separate from rock kinda like Hova thought
Swish the weed, farewell to the train, this whip a different speed
Farewell to the hand to hand with grams when it was ten degrees (‘Grees)
Like, nigga, please
I dealt with bigotry, you know, they dislike (Dislike)
I sent kites to lifers that writin’ back just for insight (Uh)
They ask me ’bout these foreigns, fishbowl ’em, just keep the tip light (Let ’em see)
Black rose I tatted on my windpipe, farewell to wick nights (Uh)
And EBTs, we sold it in the store like it was DVDs
Farewell to TMZ tryna watch us like TNT
Bnb, I ain’t stayed in one since they took Pop (Not one)
Watch how I stand right here in my spot
I had a few grams when I first got knocked (Uh)
Hopped out and danced when they came through the block
Shot me a hand, better shoot ’til they drop
Copped me some land if I use it or not
I got with Ran, niggas knew this was hot (My nigga)
I’ma get love, don’t care who in the spot (Don’t care)
You can get shot just for movin’ a lot (Stop movin’)
He ain’t as tough as you think, look what he drink
He probably take hookah from thots (Ha)
It was just me and Stupid, got locked (Stupid)
Shooter forever, you knew him or not
We handle drama like Oprah
You get a shot, you get a, you get a shot, baow (Boom)

[Chorus: Ransom & Dave East]
Damn, just say your goodbyes and farewells (Farewell)
Just sittin’ in a square, scared to God ’cause you fear hell
Goodbye (Bye)
You told your dear daughter that you won’t dare tell
She cry (Cry)
Was sent to your tear as soon her tears fell

[Outro: Malcolm X & Ransom]
Second-class citizenship is nothing but a modern version of slavery
Which means that according to him, his definition, slavery still exists
Twenty million Black people in America are still slaves
The emancipation proclamation and the civil war were fought for nothing
(Goodbye)

FAIRWELLS Meaning

[Intro: Ransom]
Ransom opens the song with a declaration of closure, expressing his desire to say goodbye to a life filled with struggles and hardship. His words convey exhaustion, as he makes it clear that he is ready to embrace a new chapter and leave behind the cycles of negativity that have defined his past. The repetition of “farewells” and “goodbyes” reinforces the weight of his decision, setting the stage for the introspective verses that follow.

[Verse 1: Ransom]
Ransom’s verse provides a powerful reflection on the harsh realities of street life and its consequences. He acknowledges the deep-rooted stereotypes that come with his upbringing, highlighting how speaking “proper” can be seen as a betrayal of one’s environment. He then contrasts this with the reality of incarceration, where long sentences reduce life to brief letters, or “kites,” sent from prison cells. The verse is filled with sharp observations about the struggles of escaping the streets, emphasizing the mental and physical toll it takes. His mention of past hardships, from gambling on survival to seeking an escape route, showcases the internal conflict of wanting more but feeling pulled back into the same destructive cycles. The verse ends with a recognition of how difficult it is to truly leave, as society often refuses to let go of those trying to rise above their circumstances.

[Chorus: Ransom & Dave East]
The chorus acts as a mantra of farewell, urging listeners to reflect on their fears and the choices that define their lives. The line about sitting in a square, fearing God and hell, speaks to the internal struggle of morality versus survival. The mention of a daughter and her tears adds an emotional depth, highlighting the generational impact of crime and incarceration. The contrast between simply surviving and truly living reinforces the song’s central theme—breaking free from a cycle of pain and finding a new path forward.

[Verse 2: Dave East]
Dave East picks up where Ransom left off, detailing his own experiences growing up in the projects. He vividly describes the environment, from double-parked cars to flickering hallway lights, painting a picture of a world where survival is a daily battle. His mention of the criminal justice system, where a judge’s decision can take a life away as easily as a mother gives birth, speaks to the harsh realities faced by many in his community. He reflects on his personal growth, acknowledging the influence of religion and the lessons learned from the streets. The verse is rich with imagery, comparing his separation from the drug trade to the way Jay-Z distanced himself from the past. Throughout, Dave East maintains a tone of resilience, proving that while the past shaped him, it will not define his future.

[Chorus: Ransom & Dave East]
The chorus returns with even greater emotional weight, reinforcing the song’s message of departure. The repetition of “farewells” and “goodbyes” serves as both a personal declaration and a universal message to anyone trapped in a cycle of hardship. The emphasis on family and personal accountability deepens the song’s impact, making it clear that this farewell is not just about leaving the streets, but about reclaiming a life worth living.

[Outro: Malcolm X & Ransom]
The outro features a powerful excerpt from Malcolm X, reinforcing the song’s deeper message about systemic oppression and the lingering effects of modern-day slavery. By closing with this quote, the song expands its personal reflections into a broader critique of the social structures that keep people trapped in cycles of crime and poverty. The final “goodbye” serves as both a farewell to the past and a call to action, urging listeners to break free and seek something greater.

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