Lyrics
Look my squad's half mandrill half Mandela
Describing the squad as a mix of strength and leadership, inspired by Mandrill and Nelson Mandela.
My band bout seventy strong just like fela
The band is large, around seventy members, drawing a parallel to Fela Kuti's musical ensemble.
Yeah part Melly Mel part Van Halen
Comparing influences, mixing Melly Mel and Van Halen in their artistic representation.
And we represent illadel where they still rebellin'
Representing Philadelphia (Illadel) where resistance is still alive and well.
A yo sicko show like mike moore's
Reference to a distinctive show, possibly related to Mike Moore, emphasizing uniqueness.
My city ain't nothing like your's
Highlighting the distinctiveness of their city compared to others.
Slippin' into darkness like war! night-crawl
Using darkness as a metaphor for challenges, linking to the concept of war and night-crawling.
With the lights off, you see a lot of life loss for the white horse
When lights are off, revealing the harsh reality and sacrifices, especially for the pursuit of success (white horse).
Regardless, the charges makin' us all targets
Charges and challenges make everyone vulnerable and potential targets.
All on the red carpet, guns from the black market
Illegal activities (guns from the black market) are prevalent despite the red carpet glamour.
Hey who got the politicians in they back pocket
Questioning who controls politicians, possibly hinting at corruption.
Pimp slap pump that gimme that profit
Explores the influence of money and power in society.
When you make contact gimme that gossip
Interested in inside information or gossip when making connections.
If you break contract you'll be that hostage
Warning about the consequences of breaking contracts.
They getting busy in the city it's raw
City life is intense and challenging, with raw energy and activity.
Better deadbolt the door it ain't safe no more
Advising to secure oneself, as the city has become unsafe.
Southside get busy yall
Encouraging activity and energy in various parts of the city and worldwide.
Northside get busy yall
-Westside get busy yall
-Worldwide get busy yall
-Approach with caution be cautious when talking to bosses
Cautioning about talking to powerful figures (bosses).
I feel I've been through a metamorphosis
Describing a transformative experience, feeling alive after a challenging period.
I'm mutated by unknown forces
-The feelin' of course is something thats hard to describe I'm half dead never felt more alive
-Reborn removed the gold coins from my eyes
-I've been down but now I'm back up
Expressing confidence and readiness to take on challenges, asserting dominance in rap.
Bout to act up boy you better back up
-When you see me set up shop know to pack up
-I crack up when a rapper gets slapped up
-Number one reason yall should give rap up
-Dice it's mine, I got it all wrapped up
-I'm kinda W.E.B. Dubois meets Heavy D and the boys smooth as a Rolls Royce
Comparing oneself to W.E.B. Dubois and Heavy D, emphasizing a smooth and strong presence.
Built like a tank smoking on dank
-I'm walking through the Guggenheim Raw Life Black Ink
-Southside get busy yall
Reiterating the call for activity and energy in different parts of the city and globally.
Northside get busy yall
-Westside get busy yall
-Worldwide get busy yall
-Now on your mark get set
Encouraging the audience to support and appreciate the work of specific artists, rejecting illegitimate copies.
Go cop everything you ever heard by P.Crack Dice Raw and Black
-Fuck the internet buy a baseball bat break a bootlegger
-Leg all I listen to is vets, your fresh of the step
-I come directly at your OG neck
-I'm used to the one two check not the one two step
-Um strapped I'll leave every cat among you wet
-Now lets go! you know I'm politically incorrect
-At the show I start it with a can I get a ho and the hoes go retarded
-The popo tape off the stage for caution, its badlands north philly get it in!
Describing an energetic and impactful show, attracting attention from law enforcement.
Its crack man, used to backspin now I spend stacks in sack's and
Reflecting on financial challenges and the pressure of taxation on artistic earnings.
Uncle Sam tryin' to tax all my hard earned raps damn!
-We makin' yin, pesos, euros, we representin'
Highlighting global representation and success in different currencies.
Southside get busy yall
Repeating the call for energy and activity, emphasizing a worldwide impact.
Northside get busy yall
-Westside get busy yall
-Worldwide get busy yall
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