CRAY1
12-13-2005, 11:03 AM
This was written by a homie of mine. Hes a real cool dude from a North East Los Angeles Gang. For those who believe gangs are a bunch of guys who need a gang of people do back you up or whatever it is you think. I know some of you don't care, but anyone willing to understand, what Homeboy does. They have ways of doing things, traditions within the neighborhood that have been passed on for generations. Just a little example of how they live and what they go through.
The way I see it, a Homeboy is a friend with whom you share a part of your life, going through good and bad times and having something in common that bonds you together in some way, shape or form, but not necessarily one who always fills your expectations.
You can have Homeboys who are down for you always and for everything, yet there are always exceptions to the rules, without leaving bad feels.
For example;
If you bumped shoulders at school with 2 vatos. You threw down with them both and got a beat down.
You did not go and get the homies for some payback, because chale ese (nah man), that was not how it worked. You took it como (like) un chingon (one tough mofo) and earned your rep’.
In this case, a Homeboy was someone who did not run and got his people into broncas (beefs) que no valen madre (that were child’s play) and just a part of the schooling one must graduate from in order to become un cabron de calidad (a quality homie).
That’s how you earned the respect from your Boys, as well as from others. You only went an got ‘em when fools crossed lines and got happy on you, or if it took a wrong turn and went down with a permanent marker. But even then, you had the primary responsibilty to handle the business yourself.
Or a Homeboy can be one, who can look you in the eye and tell you the truth, even if he gets you all aguitado (feeling down) with him.
For example;
If you have a ruca (lady), or chamacos (young ones), or anyone who awaits you coming home. And you get beat down on account of your own making by some known foolios while you were out partying ‘til the late morning hours. Then you go up to your Homeboy’s pad’ y le echas un chiflido (you go knocking at his window) and when he pulls his boxers up & comes out to question you on the interruption, you give him the scoop and hit ‘em up for a backup.
He see’s you're all too wasted, and says for you to kickback and crash out for the night, and tomorrow a follow up will play out.
You dog him for it and you play the rewind for some past history, and question the loyalty.
But he knows better ‘cause he is of sound mind and reminds you that things have a way of being seen differently in the morning, adding that those fools ain’t going nowhere anyways. Go sleep on it and don’t worry your loved ones by staying out all night, he says to you.
You’re so fock’d up, that you don’t hear a word and insist on a quick payback ‘cause it is personal and for real.
Your Homeboy then tells you straight up that if the play is personal and for real, then you must relax and play it cool ‘cause when it happens, someone is not getting up and if it’s going down like that, then you have to sleep it off and come back for some planning “but not tonight” & “not like that”.
The next day your Homeboy comes looks you up and he is told by your loves ones, esta bien rolado (he’s sleeping). The Homeboy comes back a few more times ‘til you get your culo (a*s) off the sofa. Then you come out with, oh man I was trippin’ holmes, pinche lokera (fockin’ sh*t) me pego machin (hit me good) estaba bien loco (I was all focked up) those vatos just did their jale (work) Yo hubiera brincado igual (I would of jumped up the same way) no fue nada carnal (it was nothing bro’) they left me standing que no (right?), ahi estuvo (let it drop) ahi muere (done deal) de aquellas con el aliviane (good lookin’ out) esta firme (we’re cool).
This Homeboy took a chance with you by telling you how it was a lo derecho (straight up) even while you called him out. Yet he had your back when you did not realize it, and kept his part in being there for you by not acting in haste and knowing better at the time.
A Homeboy can also be one who spends some time kickin’ it with you. Has an ear for your turiqueo (words). Shares a ride every now and then. Te da un saludo (shakes the hand) whenever he sees you. Walks the street with you on occasions. Invites you to a party. Hits you with a joint. Will back you up if present at the scene. Doesn’t interfere with your personal business. Gives you a heads up. Passes the wire. Introduces you around. Hooks you up. Gives you solid directions. Gives you a pass. Keeps it real with you. Te echa una mano (lends you a helping hand) sometimes. Turns you down on pendejadas (stupid sh*t). Lets you know what’s up. Doesn’t look down on you. Recognizes your qualities. Gives you props, and Say’s a prayer for you.
^ ^ ^ ^ All these things a Homeboy does for you, but they are not always there when expected, still, a Homeboy he remains –if you are also a true Homeboy to him.
The way I see it, a Homeboy is a friend with whom you share a part of your life, going through good and bad times and having something in common that bonds you together in some way, shape or form, but not necessarily one who always fills your expectations.
You can have Homeboys who are down for you always and for everything, yet there are always exceptions to the rules, without leaving bad feels.
For example;
If you bumped shoulders at school with 2 vatos. You threw down with them both and got a beat down.
You did not go and get the homies for some payback, because chale ese (nah man), that was not how it worked. You took it como (like) un chingon (one tough mofo) and earned your rep’.
In this case, a Homeboy was someone who did not run and got his people into broncas (beefs) que no valen madre (that were child’s play) and just a part of the schooling one must graduate from in order to become un cabron de calidad (a quality homie).
That’s how you earned the respect from your Boys, as well as from others. You only went an got ‘em when fools crossed lines and got happy on you, or if it took a wrong turn and went down with a permanent marker. But even then, you had the primary responsibilty to handle the business yourself.
Or a Homeboy can be one, who can look you in the eye and tell you the truth, even if he gets you all aguitado (feeling down) with him.
For example;
If you have a ruca (lady), or chamacos (young ones), or anyone who awaits you coming home. And you get beat down on account of your own making by some known foolios while you were out partying ‘til the late morning hours. Then you go up to your Homeboy’s pad’ y le echas un chiflido (you go knocking at his window) and when he pulls his boxers up & comes out to question you on the interruption, you give him the scoop and hit ‘em up for a backup.
He see’s you're all too wasted, and says for you to kickback and crash out for the night, and tomorrow a follow up will play out.
You dog him for it and you play the rewind for some past history, and question the loyalty.
But he knows better ‘cause he is of sound mind and reminds you that things have a way of being seen differently in the morning, adding that those fools ain’t going nowhere anyways. Go sleep on it and don’t worry your loved ones by staying out all night, he says to you.
You’re so fock’d up, that you don’t hear a word and insist on a quick payback ‘cause it is personal and for real.
Your Homeboy then tells you straight up that if the play is personal and for real, then you must relax and play it cool ‘cause when it happens, someone is not getting up and if it’s going down like that, then you have to sleep it off and come back for some planning “but not tonight” & “not like that”.
The next day your Homeboy comes looks you up and he is told by your loves ones, esta bien rolado (he’s sleeping). The Homeboy comes back a few more times ‘til you get your culo (a*s) off the sofa. Then you come out with, oh man I was trippin’ holmes, pinche lokera (fockin’ sh*t) me pego machin (hit me good) estaba bien loco (I was all focked up) those vatos just did their jale (work) Yo hubiera brincado igual (I would of jumped up the same way) no fue nada carnal (it was nothing bro’) they left me standing que no (right?), ahi estuvo (let it drop) ahi muere (done deal) de aquellas con el aliviane (good lookin’ out) esta firme (we’re cool).
This Homeboy took a chance with you by telling you how it was a lo derecho (straight up) even while you called him out. Yet he had your back when you did not realize it, and kept his part in being there for you by not acting in haste and knowing better at the time.
A Homeboy can also be one who spends some time kickin’ it with you. Has an ear for your turiqueo (words). Shares a ride every now and then. Te da un saludo (shakes the hand) whenever he sees you. Walks the street with you on occasions. Invites you to a party. Hits you with a joint. Will back you up if present at the scene. Doesn’t interfere with your personal business. Gives you a heads up. Passes the wire. Introduces you around. Hooks you up. Gives you solid directions. Gives you a pass. Keeps it real with you. Te echa una mano (lends you a helping hand) sometimes. Turns you down on pendejadas (stupid sh*t). Lets you know what’s up. Doesn’t look down on you. Recognizes your qualities. Gives you props, and Say’s a prayer for you.
^ ^ ^ ^ All these things a Homeboy does for you, but they are not always there when expected, still, a Homeboy he remains –if you are also a true Homeboy to him.