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I like to exercise my right to remain silent, please
I prefer to stay silent, invoking my right to do so
I plead the .45th, 'cause this shit is beyond me
I refuse to answer, symbolically referencing the .45th amendment (possibly the 45th President)
All their words don't mean anything
Disregarding their words as meaningless
City of haters, city of demons (yeah, yeah, ooh-ooh, ooh, uh-uh, ooh)
Describing the city as full of haters and demons
I wanna love all of y'all, but I don't think it's enough Tylenol (uh)
Expressing a desire to love everyone but feeling overwhelmed
I'm thinkin' 'bout callin' out, I'm tired as fuck and I'm noddin' off
Contemplating taking a break, feeling exhausted and drowsy
Surrounded by narcissists, my noose is movin' through the contusions
Surrounded by self-centered individuals, facing internal struggles
They see my hue and they wanna do me, just like Huey P. Newton (ayy, ayy, ayy-ayy)
People judging based on appearance, referencing Huey P. Newton
I got a laundry list of lessons in Chicago lost
List of lessons learned in Chicago, possibly hardships
Runnin' from pagans, runnin' with Reagan, now they with Donald Trump (oh)
Running from enemies, associating with different political figures
I don't take nothin' too personal, play 50 Cent, I'ma Kurtis Blow
Not taking things personally, referencing 50 Cent and Kurtis Blow
Gold grill and a greasy 'fro, no peace to the PDO
Describing personal style with a gold grill and greasy afro, referencing PDO
I like to exercise my right to remain silent, please
Reiteration of the desire to stay silent
I plead the .45th, 'cause this shit is beyond me
Repeating the refusal to answer, emphasizing the complexity of the situation
All their words don't mean anything (no)
Reinforcing the idea that words from others hold no value
City of haters, city of demons (yeah, yeah, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
Repeating the negative portrayal of the city
I said I love all of y'all, but that's to get the deposits off (yeah)
Loving others for personal gain, possibly financial
I was a child meanwhile my grandfather playin' Ahmad Jamal (uh)
Reflecting on childhood memories with a musical reference
My niggas incarcerated, cops still livin' above the law
Highlighting the struggles of friends in jail, police misconduct
The city so cold, I had to leave out quick and let the car defrost (yeah)
Leaving the cold city quickly to avoid danger
Westside Chicago, dodgin' the pound, know I can die tomorrow
Navigating through dangerous areas in Westside Chicago
'Cause that's a reality, the shit ain't all peachy or tangerine
Recognizing the harsh reality of life, not always positive
They coverin' it up with catastrophe
Pointing out the concealment of problems with catastrophe
A couple of 'em killed by the badge at ease (yeah)
Police involved in unjust killings, likely referencing police brutality
Shit is a war, never had no peace
Life is a constant struggle with no peace
They pullin' me over, harrasin' me
Personal experiences with being pulled over and harassed by the police
So, I'd like to see all of them bastards bleed
Expressing a desire to see harm come to those causing trouble
I like to exercise my right to remain silent, please
Reaffirmation of the right to remain silent
I plead the .45th, 'cause this shit is beyond me
Repeating the refusal to answer, emphasizing the overwhelming nature of the situation
All their words don't mean anything
Reiterating the disregard for others' words
City of haters, city of demons
Final repetition of the negative depiction of the city
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