Priorities
09. Tech N9ne Lyrics

I open my mouth and what comes out is dangerous, angel dust
I have the power to cause harm with my words and actions, like the drug angel dust.

Mix it up with cocaine and just kill yourself in Los Angeles
Combining drugs is a deadly mistake that can lead to death, especially in an environment like Los Angeles where people are susceptible to drug abuse.

Niggas lost and jealous, couple tossed umbrellas
People around me are misguided and insecure, like a couple fighting in the rain without an umbrella.

Too hot plus 45's is cocked blazing til we in clouds with Pac
The tension around me is intense and dangerous, with guns ready to fire, until we join deceased rapper Tupac in the clouds.

Not to mention, these federal penitentiaries
Aside from the dangers of the streets, there are institutions like prisons that unfairly incarcerate my community.

Locking all my of niggas up giving them half a century
The prison system is taking away members of my community for incredibly long periods of time, ruining their lives.

So the day they get out with Alzheimer's they won't remember me
When former prisoners are released many years later, they may not even remember me or what we did before their imprisonment.

And everything they did before 20 is faded memories
By the time they leave prison, the experiences they once had before the age of 20 have become nothing more than faded memories.

Hated enemies ready to finish me
My enemies are intent on causing me harm and bringing me down.

Government wanna limit these men with G's
The government is seeking to limit the opportunities of men from my community, such as by imprisoning them, even though they have potential and promise.

Spin it put them in a key, then it's me beginning this chemistry
The system is always working against us, but I'm still able to make things happen and create change in spite of it.

I am tangled, cause living this got a man strangled,
The difficulties I face in this lifestyle have made my life complicated and have led to the struggles of people around me.

It's fandagled, hand me a plan from a damn angel
I could use a miracle to get me out of difficult situations and provide guidance to help me navigate through life.

Angels in my city get it gritty, rioting off Henny
The people in my city are often in a difficult situation, and they may take actions that seem aggressive or dangerous when they're under the influence of alcohol.

In clubs they act fast, packing, they gats got plenty
In some environments, people feel the need to arm themselves for protection, which can lead to dangerous situations where guns are readily available.

When you in my streets better open your fucking eyes
You need to be aware and alert when you're in my neighborhood, because danger could be lurking around any corner.

Niggas in front wanna take you down, in back wanna break your spine
Not everyone who approaches you in the streets is your friend; some people may want to cause you harm for their own reasons or needs.

Stain inside broken glass
The painful experiences of our past continue to leave a mark on us and shape who we are today.

And to forget it all we grab a bitch and poke her fast
Sometimes we engage in meaningless or hurtful behavior to try and distract ourselves from our troubles, like sex with someone who doesn't matter to us.

Walk her out holding ass
After using a woman for sexual pleasure, we may treat her disrespectfully and without care by leaving right after.

Anything for that Lambo, in years of holding cash
We may prioritize material possessions like a Lamborghini or money, over things that really matter in life like love, happiness or security.

Spend it on a couple strippers and forget to hold the gas
We may waste money on fleeting pleasures like strip clubs, without thinking about the long term consequences.

Gas high, but it ain't like me, I'm past the sky
While drugs may get you high, I can reach higher heights through my own means, like success or personal growth.

You ask us why we emotional and have to cry
We're not immune to emotions, and sometimes we feel just as much pain and sadness as anyone else.

Cause the cash is my way that I'm gonna last to die
Money seems to be the only way for many of us to find success and power, despite the risks involved.

But when they classify me as bad in the masses eye
Despite my efforts to rise above it, society may still view me as a bad person because of my race or circumstances.

Dare you to go through all this sickness
I challenge you to experience the struggles and challenges that I have to, because it's not easy.

Need a minute come to my senses
Sometimes I need a moment to step back and regroup, to remember what's really important before I lose myself in this world.

On block they pose, throw 'em to the dog
On the street there are people waiting to take advantage of you, and sometimes you have to be prepared to fight or defend yourself.

Pitbulls then they place all bets in
The world around me is a game, with people waiting to take actions that will give them an advantage or benefit.

Often I cop, often I fight bitches
Sometimes I engage in illegal activities or confrontations with women.

Launder they thoughts, launder them leave stitches
Our minds can be like dirty laundry, with toxic or negative thoughts that we need to clean up or get rid of entirely.

Street vicious micro missions
Life on the streets is dangerous and full of small, but risky, tasks or expectations.

Still play the game with the end in a vision
Despite the hardships or dangers, I continue to play the game of life because I have a vision or goal in mind.

Might give a bum a holla, toss em' a couple dollas
Sometimes it's important to show compassion and generosity towards others, even those who may be worse off than yourself.

Hit the window with them wipers, but forget your babies diapers
You may be so focused on taking care of yourself or making money, that you forget about the more important things in life, like your responsibilities to your child.

And that's the reason why we forever minorities
Because of the difficulties and obstacles we face, we may forever be a minority in society.

Hatred for all authorities, fucking up our priorities
We may have a deep-seated distrust or hatred of those in authority, which can affect what we prioritize and value in life.