I Swear

Unveiling Truth: T.I.'s Raw Reflection on Society's Struggles
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Lyrics

Artificial drug dealer

Describing someone as a fake drug dealer, not genuine.

Make believe thug, wanna be a killer

Portraying an individual as a wannabe tough guy who aspires to be a killer.

Court room seat filler

Suggesting that the person is present in court as a seat filler, not genuinely involved in legal matters.

And I over see villa water front

Overseeing a luxurious villa by the waterfront with confidence.

Won't blink

Expressing a sense of unwavering determination and focus.

Think of Martin Luther King, we shall overcome

Recalling Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of overcoming challenges and obstacles.

G3, layin' every bad bitch you wanna cuff

Boasting about having relationships with attractive women.

Get a run for they money

Suggesting that he can compete with anyone for the attention of these women.

Havi'g fun for the money

Enjoying life and relationships for the financial benefits.

UGK Alumni

Referencing affiliation with UGK (Underground Kingz) Alumni.

Yeah that's how I run my shit

Declaring authority and control over his affairs.

Sittin' in the Bentley make her sell a Hyundai

Being in a luxurious car while influencing someone to sell a less expensive Hyundai.

Take extraordinary measures to some temporary pleasures

Taking extreme actions for momentary pleasures.

And my view from the pool say the world could be better

Observing the world from a privileged viewpoint, acknowledging room for improvement.

To the naked eye bunch of naked thighs, naked asses

Commenting on the superficial nature of physical appearances.

They fake and they don't matter, pretty titties out dancin'

Criticizing fake individuals and emphasizing their irrelevance.

And I leave the advance of the young black man

Leaving a legacy for young black men to advance.

But my flesh ain't as strong and my mind is man

Recognizing the challenges of the body and the strength of the mind.

Wanna make it great again when the time is man

Expressing a desire to make the world great again when the time is right.

400 years later motherfuckers still playin'

Commenting on enduring racial issues even after 400 years.

Like the cotton fields, some wounds time never heals

Comparing lasting wounds to the historical trauma of cotton fields.

Tossin' culture and religion to the side, gave us hits

Criticizing the disregard for culture and religion, emphasizing commercial success.

Askin' God with the perfect pair of ties at the service

Pleading to God for guidance and a perfect path in life.

Every sermon all I hear is what I owe and what he earn

Reflecting on religious teachings focusing on debts and earnings.

Seems that the world turnin' like the whole world burnin'

Noting the chaotic state of the world, likening it to a burning fire.

Leavin' hell here and this shit just gettin' worse every year

Expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of the world.

Hell ya, say money, hoes, cars, clothes

Acknowledging the past pursuit of money, materialism, and superficial desires.

What my life was all about but that's before I thought about it

Reflecting on a shift in perspective about life's priorities.

What the world would be like when my daughter 25

Contemplating the world when his daughter reaches 25 years old.

Would I prevent or contribute to my grandson dyin'

Considering his impact on future generations and the possibility of contributing to harm.

Like my nigga Thugga daughter I was motherfuckin' tired

Expressing fatigue and weariness similar to a friend's experience with their daughter.

Dead asleep when the meal came, I ain't never had shit

Recalling a time of extreme poverty and a lack of basic necessities.

But the dream that the team live above average

Dreaming of a life where the team lives exceptionally well.

Multi million dollar mansion, million plus advances

Achieving significant wealth and financial advances.

He knowin' the advancement and takin' our chances

Awareness of progress and taking calculated risks.

And knowin' they'd rather see me in prison than at Stanford

Acknowledging societal preferences for incarceration over education.

I swear

An oath or affirmation, possibly expressing commitment or sincerity.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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