Agony
AWOL One and Daddy Kev Lyrics

I don't want the television to make up my mind
I don't want to be influenced by the television's agenda or propaganda, and I'd rather make my own informed decisions.

And I don't want you to tell me what to do
I don't want to be bossed around or belittled, I charge my own life.

And I don't want kids getting pregnant at fifteen
I don't want young people, particularly women, to become parents before they're physically and mentally ready.

And I don't want you to keep stealin' my shit
I don't want my possessions, property or ideas being stolen by anyone, and including without my consent.

And I don't need sugar or salt or water or bone
I don't have any specific cravings or necessities, and I can adapt to any challenging situation without depending on specific requirements.

And I don't survive of money you loan
I don't rely on borrowed money or debt to sustain my existence.

And I don't want people to cry because they're lonely
I don't want to witness people feeling depressed, isolated or unimportant, and causing them to cry.

And I don't want to die too soon from the bottle
I don't want to die or experience any form of health decline associated with substance abuse.

And I don't want you to keep changin' the channel
I don't want someone repeatedly changing the channel, and disrupting the viewing or listening experience.

And I don't want to grab the mic unless the crowd hype
I don't want to perform or engage in any activity unless there is sufficient enthusiasm, excitement, or interest from the crowd.

I don't want drugs to take over your life
I don't want drugs to become your motivation or purpose in life, and overshadow other meaningful pursuits.

And I don't doubt that tonight is the night
I have total confidence that tonight will be an exciting, memorable and successful night.

I don't want my radio without fresh batteries
I want my radio to have fresh, functioning batteries to ensure an adequate listening experience.

and all the other radios are tryin'a battle me
I feel that other radios are competing with or trying to outdo my radio.

But I throw on my pumas, and then I'm fine
As long as I wear my Puma footwear, nothing else matters and I feel confident and capable.

No radio gets louder than mine!
I have the loudest or most superior radio system, and no one can match it in volume or quality.

I don't want to become a fashion victim
I don't want to follow every trend just because it's popular, and lose a sense of individuality or authenticity.

What I don't want is for TV to inflict'em
I don't want TV shows or commercials to promote superficial, unhealthy or irrational beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.

And what I don't want, people to worship the almighty dollar
I don't want people to idolize wealth and material possessions, and forget about more meaningful values and experiences.

I don't want to see broke MC's and [cold collars]
I don't want to witness rappers or music artists struggling financially, and not being recognized for their talents or hard work.

And I don't want them to call it technicolor when it's only shades of red that's fillin up your head
I don't want people to promote an illusion or false perception of reality, when the world is filled with has harsh or violent realities.

And I don't want you to ... till I'm dead
I don't want someone to hold a grudges or refuse to settle an issue, and wait until I'm dead to move on.

And I don't want them to judge me like a book
I don't want to be pigeonholed or stereotyped just based on appearance or background, without taking account of my individual character and experiences.

And I don't want life not to take a second look
I don't want life to be boring or monotonous, without presenting new opportunities, challenges or surprises.

I don't want a choregrapher to teach me how to dance
I don't want to learn how to dance in a rehearsed or prescribed manner, and limit my creativity or individuality of expression.

I don't want to make another record without an advance
I don't want to waste my time or compromise my efforts by creating a record or production without financial security or compensation.

I don't want a formula, the same pattern
I don't want to follow a certain model or framework without any variation or experimentation.

And I don't want to mimic or be a walking gimmick
I don't want to copy someone else's style or persona, or act dishonest or insincere to gain attention or attraction.

And I don't want you people just to stand there
I don't want an audience or fans to remain passive, uninvolved or indifferent during a performance or encounter.

But what I do want you to do is yell like you don't care!
I want an audience to express excitement, energy or enthusiasm by cheering or yelling, regardless of social norms or propriety.

I don't want to be anyone but me
I want to remain true to myself and my values, and not be influenced or coerced by external factors or others' expectations.

And I don't want to be addicted to love and tragedy
I don't want to become emotionally or psychologically dependent on an unstable or harmful relationship, or always seeking drama or excitement.

I don't want to face it, or retrace it
I don't want to confront or reexamine a past experience or problem, or relive past regrets or mistakes.

I don't want to Laugh Out Loud and have to replace it
I don't want to make jokes or act humorously just to conceal negative emotions or mask insecurities.

I don't want questions enough everyday
I don't want to face too many uncertainties or doubts that prevent me from making decisions or feeling confident.

And I don't know how long I could live this way
I'm not sure how long I can sustain my current lifestyle or condition, and wonder if other changes or adjustments needed.

I don't want to be lazy, broken, and unmotivated
I don't want to suffer from laziness, emotional despair, or lack of drive, and become unproductive or unmotivated in life.

And I don't want to be like Mick Jagger, and just imitated!
I don't want to be a mere copycat of someone else's style, behavior, or persona, and be admired solely based on that emulation.

I don't want to be forgotten, when I'm rotten
I don't want my legacy, achievements, or influence to fade away or be ignored by others, even after I pass away.

I don't want to live this lifestyle, California wild child
I don't want to adopt a lifestyle characterized by recklessness, excess, or impulsive behavior, such as the stereotype of a Californian wild child.

I don't want to be - living in agony
I don't want to be experiencing severe physical or emotional distress or agony, and seek relief or solutions from such problems.

Orchestrated be - boy screams!!!
A call for excitement, enthusiasm, and involvement from fans, in a reference to the orchestrated crowd participation of a hip hop concert or show.