Respect

Respect

You talk of Respect, brother.

And how you demand you get what is yours.

Respect.

How an old friend was dissin' you and you cut him loose because he wasn't showin' you no respect and that is what it's all about.

Respect.

Well, my brother -- in My Book, Respect is earned. And if you want My Respect you have to earn it like everyone else. And one way you can start to earn it is by being true to your word and honoring your commitments.

Respect.

If memory serves, brother, Tonight you were going to pay back Sixty Bucks I loaned you Saturday.   And, I haven't heard from you yet.  Your phone just rings.

What’s up, brother?

Sixty bucks. 

Sixty bucks.  That’s Chump change, fool.  But, if you don't respect me enough to honor your word in small things, how do you expect me to honor you in anything?

Respect?

Your phone is ringing.

Respect?

Hello?

Brother, you don't deserve No Respect.

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