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Rising from Shadows: Code Red America's Anthem of Redemption
Lyrics
Time to introduce and change up the environment
Expressing the need for a change in the environment and introducing something new.
From Miami to Pembroke pines repping till retirement
Representing and staying committed to their roots from Miami to Pembroke Pines until retirement.
Raised by parents who grew up poor as hell
Background of growing up with parents who faced financial struggles.
Learned very young how to charm, how to sell
Learning early on the skills of charm and salesmanship.
It's funny my folks were more happy when they broke
Reflecting on the paradox that their parents seemed happier when financially broke.
We moved to pembroke pines, started fighting all the time
Relocation to Pembroke Pines leading to increased family conflicts.
I'm like a combination of the good and bad of both
Describing themselves as embodying both positive and negative aspects inherited from their parents.
When means I'll lend you a hand or hit you in the throat
Acknowledging a duality in their actions - being helpful or aggressive.
Which means I'll tell the children to just say no
Promoting anti-drug advice to children while engaging in drug-related activities.
But then I'll be in the back with a whole pound of smoke
Conveying a contradiction in behavior, engaging in activities despite advising against them.
I'm a contradiction but a good man living
Acknowledging personal contradictions but striving to be a good person.
I believe good people is the key to the mission
Belief in the importance of good people for a successful mission.
Like Constantine, never free, smoking weed
Drawing a comparison with Constantine, implying a struggle with personal demons.
To kill all the pain of some memories I flee
Using weed to cope with painful memories.
I have to face these demons but some live in me
Confronting personal demons, some of which reside within.
Remember knowing God is the only victory
Highlighting the belief that knowing God is the ultimate victory.
Not knowing a religion, that is foreign to me
Rejecting foreign religions due to a lack of familiarity.
I was born with the strength and the will to succeed
Being born with the innate strength and will to succeed.
Street fighting at the age of 15 and 16
Engaging in street fighting at a young age.
Had a big mouth chomping at the bits for the cream
Having a bold attitude and ambition for success.
Heavy with the music we had our own team
Being deeply involved in music and having a supportive team.
Battling Mcz I got some to people to believe
Gaining credibility by convincing people to believe in their skills through battles.
Open mic dream, trying to get cheese
Pursuing dreams of success through open mic performances and seeking financial gain.
Had a job full time plus the party life scene
Juggling a full-time job with a vibrant party life.
Before I knew it I was getting older and complacent
Realizing a sense of complacency and aging.
Stop writing music stopped dream chasing
Temporarily abandoning music and aspirations.
Forget hip hop it became about the same shit
Disillusionment with the hip-hop scene, returning to basics.
Ignored this trash back to the basics
Rejecting uninspiring content and going back to foundational influences.
Back to Rakim, Nwa shit
Reconnecting with classic hip-hop artists like Rakim and NWA.
Krs-one, even Zulu nation
Embracing influential figures like Krs-One and Zulu Nation.
But then I did some research saw their were spitters
Discovering contemporary skilled lyricists through research.
Got me inspired, resurrected my spirit
Feeling inspired and rejuvenated creatively.
Ready to deliver, now I'm ready for the risk
Expressing readiness to take risks and deliver powerful messages.
Stand up for the underdogs who always persist
Advocating for the underdogs who persist in the face of challenges.
I'm a just an artist who doesn't want much
Identifying as an artist with modest aspirations.
Sick of the grind of a robots clutch
Frustration with the monotonous grind of a conformist lifestyle.
Forget all the chains and the cars and the stuff
Rejecting materialistic pursuits like chains and cars for a deeper purpose.
I wanna make change so the stars know what's up
Aspiring to make positive changes and influence others.
Of course I want the cream but the dream overcomes
Balancing the desire for financial success with a commitment to a dream.
The darkness is over, return of the sun
Expressing hope and optimism, signaling the end of a dark period.
The darkness is over, return of the sun
Repetition emphasizing the end of darkness and the return of positivity.
The darkness is over, return of the sun
-The darkness is over, return of the sun
-The darkness is over, return of the sun
-The darkness is over, return of the sun
-The darkness is over, return of the sun
-The darkness is over, return of the sun
-You better get ready cause this shit just begun
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