Lyrics
It's as if the fore fathers
Reflecting on the actions of the ancestors or leaders.
Gonna trade it for a piece
Suggesting a potential exchange for a peaceful resolution.
They can lick the wound slow
Emphasizing a slow healing process, perhaps metaphorically.
Like they're from the northeast
Referring to people from the northeastern part of the United States.
They resist I'm going easy
Describing resistance while taking a lenient approach.
Bankin' on the hearsay
Depicting reliance on rumors or unofficial information.
But they all know the man with the co-pay
Noting awareness of someone with a co-payment in the situation.
Mixed up in the mid, they get the high to low rap
Referring to a mixed situation in the middle with highs and lows.
Its a tight rope, til the rope goes slack
Describing a precarious situation until the tension is released.
It'll blow your mind, but it don't get you around,
Highlighting the mind-blowing aspect that doesn't offer a solution.
I ain't messin' around.
Asserting a serious and committed attitude.
I ain't messin' around.
Reinforcing the commitment mentioned in line 12.
So I got my gold parachute
Indicating a preparedness for unexpected situations with a safety net.
Turn one more left turn
Suggesting a change in direction or decision-making.
With my chloroform and a Monet
Mentioning specific items (chloroform and a Monet) for an unknown purpose.
'fore we can take a long ride down the narrow drive
Anticipating a leisurely drive down a narrow path.
And keep ya head down, yeah
Advising caution, possibly in response to a threat.
They come and jump in
Inviting someone to join in, implying a collective decision.
Now may I ask to who you reach all the money so I
Questioning the person responsible for handling money.
Don't sell the van
Insisting on not selling a specific vehicle (van).
Can't find my,
Expressing difficulty in locating something.
Can't find my cat's got nine times
Adding a playful reference to a cat's nine lives.
So let the poochie on the record and ya got 'em on the messin' around
Introducing the concept of messing around with a record and a pet dog (poochie).
Can we do a re-vote
Proposing a reconsideration or second vote.
Backed by hard-earned job
Backing a request with the reference to a hard-earned job.
It's hard to get to things of my own
Expressing difficulty in managing personal affairs.
As if I don't think, think, thinkin' up and sippin' on the world
Reflecting on contemplation and sipping on life experiences.
He was lookin' from the top look out
Observing someone from a higher perspective.
Say preach,
Asking for a preach or wise words.
Buy them treats, and this guy he prayed
Referencing buying treats and prayers as an exchange.
Father told them pick them on the fallen tree
Recalling a father's advice to pick from the fallen, possibly metaphorical.
Father picked them off the top
Choosing from the top, possibly symbolizing success.
And so we're getting caught up in the mountain,
Getting entangled in challenges without receiving payment.
Still no pay check.
Highlighting a lack of financial reward.
To be found
Emphasizing the serious and committed attitude again.
I ain't messin' around
Reiterating the determination to not engage in frivolous activities.
Are ya sorted?
Possibly inquiring about someone's state of order or organization.
Are ya sound?
Asking about someone's well-being or stability.
Are ya sound?
Repeating the inquiry about well-being or stability.
Are ya sound?
-Are ya sorted?
Possibly reiterating the inquiry about someone's state of order or organization.
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