Get the full context for the lyrics of Meek Mill’s “4TH OF JULY” featuring Fridayy. Understand the story for your listening and karaoke sessions.
The lyrics of “4TH OF JULY” present a stark narrative set against the backdrop of the American holiday. Meek Mill and Fridayy use the imagery of fireworks and celebration to frame a story about urban violence and survival. The chorus, delivered by Fridayy, focuses on the frantic aftermath of a shooting, with lines about calling family members to confirm their safety.
This contrasts the traditional joy of Independence Day with a reality of conflict. The lyrics serve as a powerful vehicle for singalongs, with Fridayy’s melodic hooks creating a memorable listening experience.
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Meek Mill’s verse delves deeper into his personal history, reflecting on his upbringing and the cycle of violence that affects his community. He references teaching younger generations, the sound of gunfire mimicking fireworks, and the constant pressure of street politics.
The post-chorus section offers a moment of reflection, with Fridayy expressing gratitude for his own narrow escape from danger and a desire for peace. A recurring refrain underscores a central theme of frustration, stating that meaningful change has been a long time coming but has yet to arrive.
The lyrics do not offer easy solutions but instead provide a vivid, first-person account of life in a city at war with itself. This makes the track a poignant piece for listeners who connect with music that reflects complex social realities.
Produced by Fridayy
November 14, 2025
1 song, 4 minutes
℗ 2025 DreamChasers, distributed by Stem
Lyrics
[Chorus: Fridayy]
Fourth of July
I call my brothers, call my cousins, makin’ sure they alive
I don’t even know who got hit up, I’m just prayin’ that they survived
They shootin’ right in front of these babies, swear that somethin’ ain’t right (Somethin’ ain’t right)
They said these firecrackers ain’t the only thing got lit up
My city all at war, if you in the way, you gon’ get hit up
Gotta watch your body, can’t be lackin’ when you leavin’ the club, 7 Elements (Yeah, hey)
[Post-Chorus: Fridayy]
Crazy part about it, I was supposed to be there that night, it could’ve been me
When I got home, saw the news, I fell to my knees and I thank God
I was thinkin’ rest in peace, oh PnB, my city needs somethin’
Oh, my city needs something, ayy
I’m pushin’ peace, I’m just a product of these streets
I ain’t no gangster, I’m just me
I found a way out for my family, I’m just showin’ what you could be
[Refrain: Fridayy]
It’s been a long
It’s been a long time comin’
But change still ain’t come
It’s been a long, long, long, long, long, long, long time
But change still ain’t come
[Verse: Meek Mill]
Fourth of July
Shit, we was poppin’ M-80s, this shit got crazy
Now we runnin’ ’round all .40s and 9s
My young boul brazy, I can’t save ’em, they try and play ’em
He just ran off like he gon’ get a bomb
I see water in his eyes
I don’t tell ’em like I told ’em to die
I taught youngin’ how to hustle, I taught shorty to ride
Used to be a firecracker, I taught shorty to cry
‘Til them shots fired, sound like it’s fireworks till we heard the sirens
Prayin’ every night I don’t catch the murder virus
Kill my brother, kill your brother too, have a murder riot
Do a ritual with them switches, tell ’em, “Burn in fire”
He had caught too many cases, so he wore a wire
Put a seal all on his statement, now he real quiet
You know beefin’ with the Chasers, you get real tired
Gettin’ real paper, fuck how they feel about us
We give up fireworks, know North side gon’ kill about me
We let off fireworks, know South side gon’ drill about me
I wanna stop the violence, if I slip, niggas gon’ still pop me, damn
To them streets, I pledge allegiance, givin’ hell to heathens
It was really hella deceiving, I ain’t never see it
We ain’t beefin’, we doin’ islands, really every season
‘Cause when you hear them fireworks, you ain’t never leavin’, lighters
[Chorus: Fridayy]
Fourth of July
I call my brothers, call my cousins, makin’ sure they alive
I don’t even know who got hit up, I’m just prayin’ that they survived
They shootin’ right in front of these babies, swear that somethin’ ain’t right (Somethin’ ain’t right)
They said these firecrackers ain’t the only thing got lit up
My city all at war, if you in the way, you gon’ get hit up
Gotta watch your body, can’t be lackin’ when you leavin’ the club, 7 Elements
[Refrain: Fridayy]
It’s been a long, long, long, long, long, long, long time
But change still ain’t come