Common Knowledge
Unveiling Life's Gambit: Asher Roth's Common Knowledge
Lyrics
They say that if it works, don't fix it
Emphasizing the importance of not fixing something that works.
Go against the law, might get a bit risky
Warning about the risks involved in going against the law.
No offense to y'all, but I feel a bit gifted
Expressing a sense of personal talent or ability.
So I think my odds are about 50/50, crispy
Confidently assessing the odds as 50/50, with a crispy tone implying certainty.
O.K. Corral, we about to put it down
Referring to the O.K. Corral, preparing for a confrontation or showdown.
Take 10 and turn around, go and pull your pistols out
Encouraging confrontation, metaphorically telling others to pull out their metaphorical pistols.
But what is this about, all these grenades and handguns
Questioning the presence of grenades and handguns, possibly commenting on the intensity of the situation.
Magnús Ver Magnússon, strong set of hands, son
Referencing Magnús Ver Magnússon, emphasizing strength.
Tall, dark, handsome, holding y'all for ransom
Describing oneself as tall, dark, and handsome, holding others for ransom with confidence.
Strong arm Lance so scared that he can't run
Referencing Lance Armstrong, suggesting he is intimidated and unable to escape.
'Cause when a man comes face to face with his fears
Exploring the challenges when facing one's fears, leading to weirdness and confusion.
He gets weird, he can't hear, he can't see things clear
Describing the impact of fear on perception and understanding.
I be sincere, yes dear, guests here
Expressing sincerity in addressing others.
Press gear, dress queers, fresh in my neck beard
Referencing press coverage and personal style with humor.
Next year, net year, jet Leer, get near
Playing with words to express a futuristic perspective.
Top tier, drop tears, no way not here
Asserting a top-tier status and determination.
'Cause there's no crying in baseball, and that's that
Referencing the saying "no crying in baseball," asserting a tough attitude.
"There'll always be a case called when Ash rap
Anticipating recognition for lyrical skills.
Bars will take your face off, no cat scratch
Boasting about the impact of bars in rap, dismissing cat scratches.
Go ahead, ask Wreck racks on racks, yea that
Referencing financial success and asking for acknowledgment.
For a pat on the back after I black
Expecting praise after a successful performance.
Tackle and straddle a calf without impactin' my breath
Describing a physical feat without losing breath.
Climb the ladder of success, skipping and missing a step
Metaphorically climbing the ladder of success, acknowledging challenges.
New edition of spittin', you should've listened to Flex, it's like
Comparing his style to a new edition, advising others to listen to Flex.
I try to tell them but they don't know
Repetition of attempting to convey a message to others who seem unaware.
I try to tell them but they don't know
-I try to tell them but they don't know, oh, no
-I try to tell them but they don't know
-I try to tell them but they don't know
-I try to tell them but they don't know, oh, no
-Slick Dickies, no one can stick with me
-Spit it out quick, as soon as the shit hits me
-Kill swiftly, been ill since Stick Stickley
-Double dip dibs, I dibble and bust quickies
-Nifty little shit, I do it while dressed thrifty
-Pricks just stiff, my stick is so shifty, sick
-Fred McGriff with the hits coming lefty
-Used to be for free, now the seats never empty
-It's elementary, yeah I heard it in assembly
-Principal was telling me I'd better go ahead and read
-Never be a better me, better off dead or me
-Not really a better, but I'm betting that I'll better be
-Better with the rhetoric, set it up and let it rip
-Aw better forget it man, kid's a fucking lunatic
-Looney Toon, lunar eclipse
-Every blue moon, might see a few shooting strips
-I try to tell them but they don't know
-I try to tell them but they don't know
-I try to tell them but they don't know, oh, no
-I try to tell them but they don't know
-I try to tell them but they don't know
-I try to tell them but they don't know, oh, no
Continuation of expressing frustration at the lack of understanding from others.
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