Revelation
2 Live Crew Lyrics


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One two
We don't stop

Huh

[ VERSE 1 ]
A revolution of mass confusion, brothers killin each other
Robbin their mother, father, sister and brother
They don't want to get a job, or go to school
They think it's cool, but they're playin the fool
It's now 1984, five hundred years later
We're dominating both sides of the Aequator
In sports, music, and makin love
But yet we still have trouble rising above
It's said that in the later days
People shall be movin in different ways
There'll be many false prophets, devils in disguise
Performin illusions before your very eyes
Some have eyes to see, and ears to hear
But they cannot utilize them because of fear
You have sell-out brothers who will sell their heart
For fame and fortune or to get a head start
But in the long run they will see
That they are nothin else but victims of prophecy
Time is running short, the world is in damnation
Refuse to follow the laws of creation
You can not all be Jesus Christ
But you still can make some sacrifice
If not for anyone for yourself
Cause you have nothin to prove to anyone else
We don't longer have a sheperd now, we're lost sheep
Have to open your eyes, you can't afford to sleep
And a major factor is jealousy
Which stops us from obtainin the unity
Come on

You don't stop

[ VERSE 2 ]
Times are hard, and people are chillin
You can't get a job, but you know you're willin
So you go down to the unemployment line
And the man throws you out on your behind
Then you find some transportation, and you go back home
And find your wife cryin on the telephone
The police called to say that your job is ill
She tried to o.d. on a bottle of pills
Now you're mad as hell, and can't take it no more
So you grab your gun and walk out the door
You find another brother and you take their check
And deep down inside you know you're riskin your neck
How do you know they don't have a knife?
But you have your gun, so then you take their life
Now your pocket is full, but can't you see
That your soul will burn in hell for eternity?
See, I remember back in Brooklyn, when I was a child
Actin wild, cause that was the stlye
But as I grew older, I learned the deal
Because my old lady told me, "Son, be for real
You have a chance to be an architect or scientist
So why do you choose to be like this?"
You have to get yourself together before it's too late
It's up to you to be a bum or someone great
We all have it in us, and that is why
They tell us lies to cover our eyes
So we are not able to see the light
And differentiate wrong from right
You see, the road to vanity is filled with flowers
You better be careful of its hypnotic powers
While the road to truth is long and full if distress




But if you make it through, you're truly the best
Come on

Overall Meaning

The song "Revelation" by the 2 Live Crew addresses several social issues that were pervasive in the mid-1980s. The opening verse describes a revolution of mass confusion, where people are killing each other and robbing their own families. The lyrics suggest that people are not interested in getting a job or an education, which results in their playing the fool. The song also criticizes people who are willing to sell their hearts for fame and fortune, obscuring the importance of unity as a community. The lyrics suggest that we are all lost sheep because we no longer have a shepherd to guide us. The song ends by urging people to differentiate between wrong and right, and to choose the path that will ultimately make them the best.


Overall, the song speaks to racial tension, economic hardship, and the disintegration of the social fabric of many communities. 2 Live Crew warns that if people do not change their ways, the world will be in damnation. The lyrics are a call-to-action for people to wake up and take responsibility for their actions. They also suggest a spiritual dimension to the challenges we face as a society, indicating that we need to be guided by moral principles to find our way forward.


Line by Line Meaning

A revolution of mass confusion, brothers killin each other
There is a lot of confusion and chaos happening, and brothers are killing each other.


Robbin their mother, father, sister and brother
People are stealing from their own family members.


They don't want to get a job, or go to school. They think it's cool, but they're playin the fool
People don't want to be responsible by getting a job or getting an education. They think it's cool to not do anything, but really, they are making foolish choices.


It's now 1984, five hundred years later. We're dominating both sides of the Aequator
The year is 1984, and we are dominating both the northern and southern hemispheres of the world.


In sports, music, and makin love. But yet we still have trouble rising above
We excel in sports, music, and sex, but we still struggle with other aspects of life.


It's said that in the later days. People shall be movin in different ways
In the future, people will change their ways and do things differently.


There'll be many false prophets, devils in disguise. Performin illusions before your very eyes
There will be many deceivers who will try to trick you with illusions.


Some have eyes to see, and ears to hear. But they cannot utilize them because of fear
Some people have the tools to succeed, but they are afraid to use them.


You have sell-out brothers who will sell their heart. For fame and fortune or to get a head start
Some people will betray their own morals for fame or money.


Time is running short, the world is in damnation. Refuse to follow the laws of creation
The world is in a critical state, and people are not following the laws of nature.


You can not all be Jesus Christ. But you still can make some sacrifice
You don't have to be perfect, but you can still make some sacrifices.


If not for anyone for yourself. Cause you have nothin to prove to anyone else
Make sacrifices for yourself, not to impress others.


We don't longer have a sheperd now, we're lost sheep. Have to open your eyes, you can't afford to sleep
We don't have a leader anymore, and we are lost. We need to be awake and alert.


And a major factor is jealousy. Which stops us from obtainin the unity
Jealousy is a major obstacle that prevents us from working together.


Times are hard, and people are chillin. You can't get a job, but you know you're willin
Times are tough, and people are struggling to find work, but they are willing to work.


So you go down to the unemployment line. And the man throws you out on your behind
When you go to the unemployment office, you are not helped and are turned away.


Then you find some transportation, and you go back home. And find your wife cryin on the telephone
You go back home and find your wife upset on the phone.


The police called to say that your job is ill. She tried to o.d. on a bottle of pills
The police call to tell you that your job is shutting down, and your wife tried to commit suicide.


Now you're mad as hell, and can't take it no more. So you grab your gun and walk out the door
You are angry and desperate, so you grab a gun and leave the house.


You find another brother and you take their check. And deep down inside you know you're riskin your neck
You rob someone else and know you are putting yourself in danger.


See, I remember back in Brooklyn, when I was a child. Actin wild, cause that was the stlye
The artist remembers when they were young and used to act irresponsibly because it was the norm.


But as I grew older, I learned the deal. Because my old lady told me, 'Son, be for real
As the artist got older, they realized the seriousness of life because of what their mother taught them.


You have to get yourself together before it's too late. It's up to you to be a bum or someone great
You need to get your life in order before it's too late. You can either be a failure or a success.


We all have it in us, and that is why. They tell us lies to cover our eyes
We all have the potential for greatness, but we are deceived by lies that cloud our vision.


While the road to truth is long and full of distress. But if you make it through, you're truly the best
The path to truth is difficult, but if you succeed, you are truly great.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIGUEL DOS RAMOS SOUSA MARQUES, TIAGO MANUEL AZEVEDO AFONSO, DANILO DE FREITAS WARICK, MIGUEL PALMA DE OLIVEIRA MARQUES

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@linorod9001

I’m from the future it’s 2023

@percygreen2165

I was stationed with these guys at March AFB. I remember jamming in the dorms... great times...shout out to Yuri AKA Amazing Vee!!!!

@donaldhill8159

This was 2 live first song on the flip was beat box but this song never gets old it's telling the truth about what's going on in America and the world we need Jesus.

@KennyLauderdale

Only TRUE 305 boys gonna know THIS

@CardboardHippie

It’s 40 years later now

@user-kp3iz7mq1w

Best Rap Amazing Vee! 2 Live Crew!!!

@redrewster13

Please bring back the old school! Todays mixes suck!

@califleadog5657

That Miami Bass sound will never Die!

@Made_In_Dade

This actually when they were in California. The Miami bass didn’t start until Luke joined the group a couple years later. Many don’t know that 2 Live crew was started in California by 2 military dudes and a DJ..

@dmasterbroughamcoupedevill6460

My favorite joint from days gone by use to mix this with hard times by run Dmc....

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