Pieces to the Puzzle
Unraveling the Streets: Ghostface Killah & AZ's Puzzle of Betrayal
Lyrics
Ayo a knight locked up in the cage, I'm enraged
A knight is metaphorically locked up, feeling enraged and imprisoned.
But plenty of time to think of my position
Reflecting on the situation while incarcerated, with ample time for introspection.
This cop is corrupt, he gotta be in the mix of shit
Belief in the corruption of a cop involved in illicit activities.
He set me up so this nigga be fixin' shit
Accusation of being set up by the corrupt cop for personal gain.
So I took out his competition
Took out the cop's competition, making him a rival.
So he's my competition, that makes my decision
Viewing the corrupt cop as a competitor, influencing a critical decision.
Easy, he gotta be the lord of the drugs
Suspecting the cop to be a major player in the drug trade.
And that's Bamboo's man, that's where he stands
Identifying the cop's association with Bamboo, emphasizing his stance.
He played both sides of the fence on some real-real shit
Accusing the cop of playing both sides and lacking authenticity.
Counterfeit thug, tryna play legit
Describing the cop as a counterfeit thug attempting legitimacy.
Seen the bars slide open as I bought off a bail
Recalling the moment when the prison bars opened upon posting bail.
I seen Bamboo waitin' as I exit the jail
Spotting Bamboo waiting outside the jail upon release.
She said, "Please Ton', you gots to go
Bamboo urging the protagonist to leave a dangerous part of town.
You can't stay around this part of town." Already know
Acknowledging the need to escape, aware of the risks in the area.
I'm blowin' bail, headin' up north, free in the country
Deciding to skip bail and head up north for freedom.
She gave me a hug and a big stack of money
Receiving support from Bamboo in the form of a hug and money.
Sometimes you gotta figure out the pieces to the puzzle
Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the need to solve life's puzzles and find clarity.
Right in front of your face, stop the hustle
-Take off the muzzle, let the dogs bark
-Clear your mind, bring the light to the dark
-Sometimes you gotta figure out the pieces to the puzzle
-Right in front of your face, stop the hustle
-Take off the muzzle, let the dogs bark
-Clear your mind, bring the light to the dark
-My cash missin', my lab different
Noticing missing money and suspecting Bamboo needs discipline.
Where the fuck is Bamboo? She need an ass whippin'
Expressing frustration and a need to confront Bamboo.
I was told Ton' was home, I'm way past fifth and
Learning Ton' is back, prompting preparation for a final mission.
Guess it's time to get in my zone, this my last mission
Entering a focused state for the last mission.
Did what I could do with this pump and I'm like fuck it
Using a firearm with a resigned attitude, feeling untouchable.
Feelin' like Hammer on crutches, he can't touch this
Feeling invincible, likening oneself to Hammer on crutches.
Illustrious, multi movements
Having a notable and influential presence, planning improvements.
I drew the blueprints but now it's time for improvements
Creating plans but recognizing the need for enhancement.
Press his peoples, left a message, nothin' peaceful
Confronting the cop's associates with a message, rejecting peace.
Shit police do, we could never be a equal
Rejecting any notion of equality with law enforcement.
Execution, I get it in, retribution
Advocating for execution as a solution, getting up close when shooting.
Best solution, get up close when you're shootin'
Emphasizing the necessity of proximity when taking action.
Shit for realler, I'm mad raw with a killer
Asserting raw and authentic qualities as a formidable force.
What's even iller, I knew the boss since Thriller
Highlighting a connection with the boss since the era of Michael Jackson's Thriller.
'Til we're even, I guess it's gon' be grievin'
Expecting a period of mourning until a sense of balance is restored.
A lot can change in 36 seasons
Reflecting on the significant changes that occur over 36 seasons.
Sometimes you gotta figure out the pieces to the puzzle
Reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of solving life's puzzles and finding clarity.
Right in front of your face, stop the hustle
-Take off the muzzle, let the dogs bark
-Clear your mind, bring the light to the dark
-Sometimes you gotta figure out the pieces to the puzzle
-Right in front of your face, stop the hustle
-Take off the muzzle, let the dogs bark
-Clear your mind, bring the light to the dark
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