Lyrics
Twelve was the age that set me off with the "graff" style.
At the age of twelve, the speaker became interested in graffiti art.
While zapp bumping, gang banging was hype with the juvinile.
While listening to music (possibly by Zapp) and influenced by juvenile gang culture, graffiti gained popularity.
Graff grabbed my mind which led to expression and thought.
Graffiti became a form of expression and thought for the speaker.
Seventh and Hill I used to bus kill with "snap" and "skill"
The speaker engaged in graffiti activities at Seventh and Hill, showcasing skill and precision.
Fake bus passes with all city access, Insides and outsides going up was a must.
Using fake bus passes, the speaker explored the city, tagging both inside and outside spaces.
Paying much "dues" from the "valle" to "Los",
The speaker paid dues in various locations, from the "valle" to Los Angeles.
"One-Times" is on the sweat and they jacking for piece-books.
The police ("One-Times") are watching, and they are confiscating graffiti sketchbooks.
Pocket full of Fatcaps!So what's up and where you at!
The speaker carries a pocket full of Fatcaps, a tool used in graffiti, asking others about their locations.
Tag-banging toys hit me up like what you write "ese".
Novice graffiti artists inquire about the speaker's tag, but the speaker is focused on art, not conflicts.
But I'm not about beef just the burners and sketches.
The speaker values artistic expression over confrontations, emphasizing burners (graffiti pieces) and sketches.
And respect is gained from the flavor of you phlexin'.
Respect is earned through artistic skill and originality, not by disrespecting others' work for attention.
Not by "capping" a piece and dissing tags for attention.
The speaker criticizes those who focus on defacing others' pieces rather than creating meaningful art.
Serious world-wide aerosolic expression.
Graffiti is portrayed as a serious global form of artistic expression.
So focus the mind hit some surface and stop trippin'.
Encouragement to focus the mind on creating art and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Pocket full of Fatcaps! So what's up and where you at!
Reiteration of the speaker's possession of Fatcaps and inquiry about others' locations.
Graffin' up in L.A. you can't act stupid and play,
In Los Angeles, engaging in graffiti requires awareness and respect to avoid danger.
striking up in the wrong hood could mean your last day.
Entering the wrong neighborhood can lead to serious consequences for a graffiti artist.
Most every set has a blovk and every block has a mad set.
Reference to the territorial nature of neighborhoods and the presence of dangerous individuals.
With sick evil fools who love to see blood-hit pavement.
Warning about violent individuals who take pleasure in witnessing harm.
L.A. area hip-hop under threats of existing.
The hip-hop culture in the L.A. area is under threat, possibly from external forces.
be -Boy culture in violence peace as purpose is drifting.
Observation of the fading purpose of peace in the hip-hop and b-boy culture.
So tag-banger afraid to be a real gangster.
Critique of individuals who adopt graffiti without understanding its roots or real gang life.
Get schooled on some roots and get that mission together.
Encouragement for tag-bangers to learn about their roots and have a meaningful mission.
Graffiti writer ghetto culture provider.
The speaker sees graffiti writing as a provider of culture in the ghetto.
Facsist activist don't want me to exist. Propagated media hype.
The speaker faces opposition from fascist activists who try to suppress ghetto culture through media.
Stereo-type you try to make me look like the one with the "gat" abd "knife".
Critique of stereotyping the speaker as a violent person with a gun and knife.
Lies after lies classist racist and mythical.
Denouncement of lies, classism, racism, and mythical narratives perpetuated by the media.
But even suburbia child is down with ghetto cultural.
Recognition that even suburban individuals appreciate and connect with ghetto culture.
Fears got three strikes. SKATE gets all the love I got.
Fears have severe consequences, while skateboarding receives the speaker's affection.
Under the influence of the hardcore that can't be stopped.
The speaker is influenced by hardcore culture that cannot be subdued.
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