In Front of the Kids
Front Row Revelations: Extra Prolific's Tale of Growth and Redemption
Lyrics
Sit a little bit closer, who's the man supposed ta
Sit a little bit closer, questioning who holds the responsibility
give you that good time feelin on vibes at shows?
The man expected to provide a good time vibe at shows
Amounts, accounts, how I bounce without
Reflection on managing personal and financial matters positively
negativity but yet I still turn it out
Avoiding negativity despite facing challenges
When I was young I hung among them, that one sex
Recalling youth and associations with a specific type of woman
with thin flats, enough to pump and stuff and then back for more
Engaging in activities and returning for more experiences
Drank a little forty, called black women 'whores' (bitch)
Past behavior of disrespecting black women, acknowledging it
Now this shit is still in store
Reflection on past actions still affecting the present
It ain't no harm, you're just an etcetera instead of the
No harm, just being different from the norm
regular, bigger the better, holding your sweaters
Preference for larger things, metaphorically expressed
Writin your letters, see all this changed
Noticing personal growth and change in perspective
When we're in front of the kids
Changes when in the presence of children
If none of ya did nothin I'd still be the same
Personal consistency even if others don't change
So come borrow some scratch, that's if I'm livin phat
Offering financial assistance if living well
I'm hollerin out the ol school partners but I'm givin back
Connecting with old friends while giving back
It makes no difference if a prince were rollin gun
Equality in relationships, regardless of status
If not then she wouldn't have to run
Avoiding conflicts that could make someone run away
[* Toure' scratching *]
[Scratching sound]
Now don't disturb this groove, that I made, you been played
Reflecting on personal qualities, skills, and success in rap
It's fine and smooth, I just was one plus I'm dope and rhymin too/two
Emphasizing completeness and excellence
This package is complete, some need to stand it
Encouraging others to recognize and acknowledge success
but heavy hand it to the man in demand
Passing credit to the person in demand
Unique, you weak, you freaks, so spit the language I speak
Asserting uniqueness and addressing weakness in others
I seek, I cheat when I'm in languishin beats
Expressing a competitive spirit in the rap game
Up the strip bumpin E-40 & The Click
Listening to E-40 & The Click while cruising
Sick from jumpin on hoes for numbers, I know you wonder
Past actions of pursuing women for personal gain
Why act up in front of the kids but don't sweat it, come on y'all
Advising not to act inappropriately in front of children
Use some common sense, put it in your hand, rub it, don't pet it
Encouraging the use of common sense and responsibility
Confusin, who's in charge?
Addressing confusion about authority
Choose to race, hold your place, don't lose your mark
Choosing to maintain one's position and not lose focus
Ain't nothin better than the man that can expand
Appreciating a man who can broaden perspectives
the band of a camera, get the picture, switch ya just to hammer ya
Referencing the power of imagery and influence
What can I do?
Expressing uncertainty or helplessness in a situation
(When we're in front of the kids)
[Repeated line: Changes when in front of the kids]
When there ain't no where to run to
Feeling trapped or without options in a difficult situation
[* Toure' scratching *]
[Scratching sound]
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