Guilty
A.R. Tubbs Lyrics

I thought this was America people!
Expressing surprise at the lack of presumption of innocence in the legal system.

Uhh, yeah, guilty until proven innocent huh?
Sarcastically acknowledging the flawed legal process.

That's how we workin huh? Okay
Resigning to the reality of the situation.

Before me there was many; after me there will be none
Asserting one's greatness and uniqueness.

I am the one
Reiterating one's greatness and uniqueness.

Uh-huh, okay, I see how we playin
Acknowledging the situation and how to navigate it.

Yeah, I get it down , anxiously the public can't wait
Knowing that the public eagerly awaits one's success.

Niggaz had to have it way before it's release date
Acknowledging the demand for one's product before its official release.

Jigga get irate, press get it fucked up
Getting angry at the press for misrepresenting oneself.

Took me one point eight but I had to get it straight
Acknowledging the effort put into achieving success.

Get the CD, twelve inch vinyl, get the tape
Listing different formats of one's product available for purchase.

Jigga give out food for thought dog, get a plate
Offering valuable content for the audience to consume.

I get it down, get it krunk when I get in the state of mind
Getting into the right mindset to create valuable content.

That what's mine is mine, nobody get to take
Asserting one's ownership over one's success.

I don't bend, break, fold, scratch, go down
Asserting one's strength and resilience.

My mental Rolodex see these words? I just don't know
Acknowledging the uncertainty of what comes next.

I know stress, drama, niggaz upsettin my mama
Listing the challenges faced as a successful artist.

Arrested, put in the lineup, tryin to put dents in my armor
Listing the attempts of others to bring one down.

But I'm a survivor, plus I'm liver than most
Asserting one's resilience and superiority to others.

Out on bail, fifty thou', still ridin with toast
Acknowledging being released on bail and still being armed.

I ain't tryin to collide with folk,
Avoiding unnecessary conflict.

But I don't want folk takin Jigga for joke
Asserting one's seriousness and value.

I guess you niggaz just woke - good morning!
Asserting that others are just realizing one's value.

You can't touch me, no you can't touch me
Asserting one's invincibility and superiority.

Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
Claiming innocence in legal proceedings.

Try to charge me but I'm not guilty
Asserting one's innocence once again.

I've got all of my mamis
Being surrounded by attractive women.

Tell me, what you, want from me
Asking others what they desire from oneself.

I'm not guilty
Reiterating one's innocence.

I see how you comin' at me now, I'm cool
Observing how others are treating oneself and being unfazed.

I'm not the snitch I don't go to the cops to get rich
Claiming to not be a snitch and having integrity.

I go to the block and pitch
Being involved in the drug trade to make money.

I go with the glock and click, I go with the pop I'm sick
Asserting one's dangerousness.

Look in my eyes dog, right in my pupils
Challenging others to look directly at oneself.

If I'm your rival, why would I have to do you?
Questioning the motives of one's rivals.

Press try to throw dirt on my name, disturbin' my game
Acknowledging attempts by the press to defame one's character.

Seemed happy when they heard he was arraigned, glad he's indichted
Noting the happiness of the press at one's legal troubles.

Got big money, big lawyers to fight it
Asserting one's ample resources to fight legal troubles.

Just like Cochran, cocksuckers you never see me boxed in
Comparing oneself to a famous and successful lawyer.

Y'all all know it, Jigga's a fighter
Asserting one's resilience and fighting spirit.

Plus I'm claustrophobic, back on the streets before you know it
Asserting that one's fear of enclosed spaces will compel one to get out of legal trouble.

And my word niggaz, I heard you niggaz
Acknowledging that others have been talking about oneself.

I'm address each and every one of you cocksuckers
Promising to address those who have been talking about oneself.

Fuck the white press, the block love us, hip-hop forever
Showing loyalty to the hip-hop community and disdain for the mainstream press.

B.I.G. is here, the soul of Tupac hovers, above us
Acknowledging the deceased greats of hip-hop and their ongoing influence.

So you can't touch me nigga, you can't touch me
Asserting one's invincibility and superiority once again.

Said Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
Reiterating one's innocence once again.

And I got, all my, mamis
Being surrounded by attractive women once again.

I don't, know why, y'all can't see that
Expressing confusion at others' inability to see one's positive qualities.

Y'all, dudes, can't touch me
Asserting once again that others are unable to compete with oneself.

So tell me, what you, want from me
Asking others what they desire from oneself once again.

Y'all, niggaz, can't touch me
Asserting once again that others are unable to compete with oneself.