Rakim - Dedicated lyrics

(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

(You and me) You and me
(We used to be together) used to be
(Everyday together) everyday (Always) always

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 passed 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 donor 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

(You and me) You and me
(We used to be together) used to be
(Everyday together) everyday (Always) always