Brave New World
Navigating a Brave New World: Reflections on Society, Struggle, and Solidarity
Lyrics
We got, single moms that can't afford to feed children
We have single mothers struggling to provide food for their children.
World War 3 got planes flying into building's
Reference to the impact of World War 3, with planes crashing into buildings.
Corrupt cops and robbers, thieves and politicians
Mentions corrupt law enforcement, criminals, and dishonest politicians.
They just keeping taking as the world keeps spinning
People keep taking advantage as the world continues to rotate.
Just take a look around now
Encourages observation of the current state of the world.
A long way from your MTV cribs with your full speaker surround sound
Contrasts the current reality with the opulence depicted on MTV Cribs.
Get ready for countdown
Suggests preparing for a significant event or change.
Just to get some benefits, my girl lied to them people down town
Describes someone falsely claiming benefits from authorities downtown.
It's funny how we start out cool, but get corroded
Reflects on how relationships can deteriorate due to the pursuit of power.
By our quest for power and the people that behold it
Acknowledges the corrosive effect of power and its impact on those who possess it.
We up one minute then down before you know it
Highlights the unpredictable nature of success and failure.
With no preliminary warning or advanced notice
Underlines the suddenness of setbacks without warning.
I guess that's the reason why our eyes cant focus
Suggests a lack of focus due to the challenges and uncertainties of life.
Can't afford to raise kids cos we gotta raise soldiers
Financial constraints prevent raising children while supporting military efforts.
And satellites looking at my pad when I wrote this
Implies surveillance and scrutiny while expressing thoughts.
A Brave New World, y'all better know it
Declares the arrival of a challenging and transformative new world.
Been a lot of long days, a lot of nights travelling
Reflects on the challenges faced during long days and nights of travel.
A lot of niggaz asking what record's 9th's sampling
Mentions inquiries about the music producer 9th Wonder's sampling choices.
Lot of nights on stages we forgetting the time and
Recalls losing track of time during performances on stage.
A lot of in-stores and poster signings
Highlights engagements like in-store events and signing posters.
A lot of cats after mines
Deals with challenges and competition in the music industry.
But that's ain't even keeps me motivated half the time
Personal motivation is not solely derived from external factors.
I think of open mic nights when I would ask to rhyme
Reminisces about humble beginnings, asking for opportunities at open mic nights.
When I had something to prove and an axe to grind
Recalls a time of having something to prove and a strong desire to succeed.
Now we travel world wide full throttle
Describes current success in traveling globally with full commitment.
Scared to catch SARS so we cancelled all the shows in Toronto
References canceling shows in Toronto due to the fear of the SARS virus.
This rap shit ain't all about hoes and supermodels
Rejects stereotypes about the rap industry, emphasizing financial responsibilities.
It's more about me making this money to pay my condo
Highlights the primary focus of making money for personal needs.
So our families can feed each other, these days
Emphasizes the importance of family sustenance in contemporary times.
My friends are perfect strangers who'll never meet each other
Describes how friendships often remain distant and disconnected.
Strong pounds and bear hugs when we greet each other
Expresses camaraderie through physical gestures in the new world.
Cos in this new world I know we gonna need each other
Underlines the necessity of mutual support in the face of challenges.
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