We need each other, we have to have each other four our survival
From the revolutionaries to the conservatives, a black united front
(Uh huh) Is what we're about (Yeah)
The makin' of the mob, the changin' of the guard
An angel from the Lord in ceremonial garb
The big homie in charge, main culprit at large
Emerged over the odds, the victory is ours
The talented Mr. Trotter, a midnight marauder
If there's blood in th? water, no stoppin' the top shotta
I drop bombs, multiple arms lik? candelabras on a mission
I'm chasing chicken like a Chupacabra, nigga
Salute your father, I'm headed back to Wakanda
After the drama, rappers get medivac'ed to the trauma
To kill a lion separated from the pride
I rule Zion, I am the most hated one alive
A gun was fired, another one expired
I represent the unwanted, undesired
Wash me hands off it all, then raise one and testified
To lyrical manslaughter, I'm guilty but justified, nigga
I started running the streets when I was nine
When, when I started running around at nine
I knew what I was gonna do when I was ten
Trust the vibe when it's the fly sinister
Philly's certified finisher, the prime minister
In God's image the monument, the homage is to
The problem is acknowledgin' how to apply penance for the transgressions
That I've accepted in acquiescence of my own presence
As I inspected my loaded weapon (Y'all just don't get it)
So stream it at your own discretion, every answered question
Investment in your own protection
They be like: "Black, well, who knew we'd be receivin' a new you
That's part Zulu and Farrakhan meets Pharaoh Khufu?"
Misinterpret my level of genius and call it cuckoo
But the Swahili meaning of freedom is still uhuru
To the booth guru, I deliver the truth to you
Who got the nerve to act as if this isn't proof to you
That I will mobilize a militia then troop to you?
No tellin' what I got in the system to shoot through you
If it's too brutal, look the other way like I'm bribin' you
But surrender all your valuables as if I'm robbin' you
As I slide, the hassle to the side, like a tassel
The facade of the place I reside is like a castle
I'm the honorable Pensée Noir, my nom de guerre
I'm the czar, the Peking-to-Paris, is my kinda car
I'm the R, I'm the L, I'm the Kane
All correlated, unadulterated power
The king been coronated, wake up
No masquerade, remove the make-up
It's no sleep, but my eyes refuse to stay shut
It's gatekeeper's responsible for this place
But historically, the authorities been morally bankrupt
Enter the executioner, speaking of retribution
I will send shots to Lucifer even to catch the future
Me and the best producers out again, en route again
Airborne audio spores, it's like an allergen, so
In conclusion, I wanna clear the confusion
Any rumors the artist you're currently hearin' is human
The shapeshifter, weightlifter, I hate Hitler
I'm the great victor behind the bars, state prisoner
Black Thought, real name Tariq Trotter, is an American rapper and actor born in Philadelphia in 1971. Considered one of the greatest MCs of all time, he is known for his refined technique, fast flow and intricate rhymes. He is the frontman of the hip hop group The Roots, with whom he has won four Grammy Awards. Founded in 1987, the band has become a benchmark for contemporary hip hop thanks to its music that blends jazz, funk and soul elements. Black Thought has collaborated with numerous artists, including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Erykah Badu and Common. Among his most representative tracks: "The Seed (2.0)", "You Got Me", "What They Do" and "Act Too (The Love of My Life)". Besides music, Black Thought has acted in films like "Paid in Full" and "The Wire".
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