Discover the story of the song > Letter To My Brudda – 21 Savage

The protagonist in the lyrics is writing a letter to his brother, expressing his frustration and disappointment. He talks about how his brother betrayed him by becoming a witness after being in trouble together. He mentions how everyone turned against his brother, even though he was successful and had many women. The protagonist relates to his brother's struggle and hard work to take care of their mother and how he sacrificed for his friends. He acknowledges that life is hard and unfair, but wonders why he should bother trying to make it if he will just end up in trouble again. He asks God for forgiveness and reflects on the difficult decisions he has had to make to survive. He explains that if he takes care of his neighborhood, he is seen as a hero, but if he turns his back on them, he would be in danger. He reflects on his journey in the music industry, from signing with a major record label to his past struggles and the spirits of friends who have passed away. He acknowledges that putting his pain into his lyrics is not easy, but it helps him cope. The song ends with the protagonist expressing that real street people will understand his message and that the rules they used to live by don't matter anymore. He promises to hold things down until they can come back stronger.