Blood Sweat Tears
Chasing Liberation: Elton Aura's Anthem of Endurance
Lyrics
Blood sweat tears baby
Expressing the dedication and hard work involved, possibly in pursuit of success or a goal.
400 Years
Refers to a long period of time, suggesting a historical context or struggle lasting for centuries.
No cap
Assertion of truth, emphasizing sincerity or authenticity.
Put that on my kids
Pledging the truthfulness of a statement, using one's children as a symbol of sincerity.
Pay me my dues
Request for fair compensation or acknowledgment for efforts made.
Nigga, give me my ends
Asking for rightful share or profits, using informal language.
Lucky that we ain't checkin for revenge
Grateful that there's no need for retaliation or seeking vengeance.
Ma'******
Possibly an incomplete or censored phrase, context may provide clarity.
Blood sweat tears baby
Repetition of lines 1-8.
400 Years
-No cap
-Put that on my kids
-Pay me my dues
-Nigga, give me my ends
-Lucky that we ain't checkin for revenge
-Ma'******
-Cause karma is a oooo
Referring to the concept of karma, the consequences of one's actions.
Karma got a name
Highlighting that karma has identifiable consequences or repercussions.
Monopoly
Mention of a game, possibly metaphorical, and the end of playing it.
Finished playing yo game
Stating the conclusion of playing a certain game, possibly related to manipulation.
Lack of empathy
Not feeling empathy, implying a lack of understanding or compassion from others.
Could never feel my pain
Expressing that others can't comprehend personal pain.
Power and fascist gain
Mention of power and fascist gain, possibly commenting on oppressive systems.
What a shame
Expressing disappointment or disapproval.
They manipulated the word
Referring to the manipulation of words, possibly in a negative context.
Blind lead the herd
Suggesting that those who are blind lead a group of people.
Law wanna to keep us illiterate
Criticizing laws that aim to keep people uneducated.
Believe everything that we heard
Encouraging skepticism about believing everything heard.
Now we learned we the chosen
Claiming a sense of chosen identity and inheritance of the Earth for the meek.
The meek shall inherit the earth
-The weak never thought it could work
Contrasting with the weak, who never thought positive change could happen.
Bout time that we lifted the curse
Indicating it's time to break a curse or change the situation.
Oooo
Exclamation, possibly expressing relief or triumph.
For a lot of you, you acting real ignorant
Criticizing ignorant behavior in some individuals.
Thespian
Using a term related to drama, suggesting someone playing a role.
Play the role of the innocent
Acting innocent or unaware, possibly hypocritical behavior.
Desolate, drowning in your privilege
Feeling abandoned and overwhelmed by privilege.
Now that i'm privy im a pass it to my lineage
Now that the speaker is aware, they will pass on knowledge to their descendants.
Blood sweat tears baby
Repetition of lines 1-17.
400 Years
-No cap
-Put that on my kids
-Pay me my dues
-Nigga, give me my ends
-Lucky that i ain't checkin' for revenge
-Ma'******
-Blood sweat tears baby
-400 Years
-No cap
-Put that on my kids
-Pay me my dues
-Nigga, give me my ends
-Lucky that we ain't checkin' for revenge
-Ma'******
-This shit aint never stop
Describing historical struggles and challenges faced by family members.
Look this shit aint never stop
-Watch like a scarecrow
-See my granny had to share crop
-Early 80s
-Pops had to share them pop rocks
-To get out the hood wit no jump shot
-Thats a long shot
-5-0 He was dodging bullets and the 5-0
-Cousin vice lords
Describing achievements and success in overcoming obstacles.
From the city where the wind blow
-Made a way
-He bought a building 'fore the price rose
-Worked at the hospital i was born
Highlighting personal determination, freedom of the mind, and liberation of others.
Nigga he cleaned floors said they gone try to lock my body but i free my mind
-Liberate your people til they seek and reach they peace of pie
-Blood sweat tears baby
Repetition of lines 1-16.
400 years
-No cap
-Put that on my kids
-Pay me my dues
-Nigga, give me my ends
-Lucky that i ain't checkin' for revenge
-Ma'******
-Blood sweat tears baby
-400 Years
-No cap
-Put that on my kids
-Pay me my dues
-Nigga, give me my ends
-Lucky that we ain't checkin' for revenge
-Ma'******
Possibly an incomplete or censored phrase, context may provide clarity.
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