MARS
AZ/Cormega/Redman/Styles P Lyrics

Though I walk through the Valley of Death
Even when facing danger or death, I remain brave and composed.

I never got lost or took cowardice steps
I never gave in to fear or became disoriented in a difficult situation.

I move honorably, gained a lot of respect
I conduct myself with integrity and have earned the admiration of others.

Short of poverty but wouldn't trade God for success
I may not be wealthy, but I value my beliefs and morals more than material gain.

In fact maybe I'm too advanced for crack babies
My message and artistry may be too sophisticated for those who have been negatively affected by drug use.

My impact is similar to Basquiat paintings
My work is powerful, creative, and thought-provoking like the great artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's paintings.

Visually fascinating, reality rap not the fabricated
My rhymes are captivating because they depict real-life situations rather than made-up stories.

We'll have you anxious to sell weight
My lyrics may inadvertently encourage the sale of drugs and criminal activity.

My friends are patient like architects building cases
The people who support and surround me are dedicated and meticulous like lawyers building a case in court.

The foundation is information I give in my
The backbone of my music is the knowledge and wisdom that I impart in my lyrics.

lyrics ain't easily assimilated, my pen is crazy
My rhymes are not simple or easy to understand, and my writing process is creative and unconventional.

I went from livin' on the edge, to the realm of greatness
I went from a precarious and uncertain existence to becoming highly successful in my career.

Who's wildered to exist if this is continuation
Who would be surprised to see me thriving if they've been paying attention to my journey so far?

of skill revealed in music we originated
I'm proud of the skills I've developed in creating original music.

Then places full of [???] melanated
Perhaps places that are predominantly inhabited by Black people.

Descendants of slaves who found ways to elevate it
Despite centuries of oppression and adversity, Black people have managed to rise above and succeed.

Gray's anatomy, amazed at duality
A reference to the medical textbook Gray's Anatomy, implying that there are complex layers to the human experience.

I inhaled to propel to [?]
Perhaps I've used drugs to enhance my creativity or to cope with the pressures of fame.

Rap reality, trap an actor [?]
I represent the harsh realities of life through my music, while other rappers may put on a front or play a character for the sake of entertainment.

Choose carefully, use vernacular accurately
I am very particular about the words and language that I use in my music.

None after me, number four's factually
I am the best and most influential rapper, numerically proven by being referred to as number four.

I'm the core conquistador of the faculty
I am the leader or conqueror of my group of peers in the rap industry.

Bastard seed black [?]
Perhaps I was born out of wedlock and I am of Black heritage.

Prestigious since his thesis from the master's league
I've been highly respected and regarded since I first started releasing music from the masters of the art form.

Master's weed, placed on a mantle with a Jack Daniels
A reference to my successful career and the trappings that come with it, such as expensive alcohol and high-quality marijuana.

[?] handle
Unclear without further context.

Tap the sample of proof, cop and bounce
I use samples of music to create new tracks, and then move on to the next project.

Never announce financial losses, stop the count
I keep my financial losses to myself and don't want anyone else to keep track of them.

Lost but found was both in the same breath
Sometimes losing and finding something can happen in the same moment or experience.

The souls remains fresh, every dose came correct
My spirit and artistic integrity remain strong and unwavering with each new musical creation.

To gain respect, hoodie on for the goons
I dress casually and relatably to gain the respect of other people from the streets or similar backgrounds.

So fuck the fake cop that shot little Trayvon
I reject and condemn the action of a police officer shooting and killing an innocent young man, Trayvon Martin.

I rep my city hard, I live for it
I am proud of my hometown and my music reflects that.

I'm like a shotgun blast when I'm recordin'
My energy and power as a rapper are explosive and impactful.

I bring down the house like Steve Martin
My performances are so impressive that they bring down the entire venue, similarly to the comic actor Steve Martin.

You can smell weed when your boy Tree bought it
My associates and I smoke marijuana often and heavily.

[?]
Unclear without further context.

Tracks like dirty laundry, I air it out
I expose the dirt and secrets in my life through my music.

Redman like a movie, I'm Paramount
I am an excellent and powerful figure in the rap industry, similar to the excellence of the movie studio Paramount Pictures.

That's why they imitating me, like [?]
Others try to copy my style and flow because of my success and impact.

Boy, in the club I get [?]
I am very popular and successful when performing in clubs or nightlife venues.

[?] general, nigga don't butt in
Unclear without further context, but likely a reference to my leadership and authority in the rap industry.

Circle around the block, tell 'em I'm coming
I am a force to be reckoned with and people should expect me to make a powerful impact.

It's no VIP, I'm in like Bruh Man
I don't need special treatment or access to exclusive areas, similar to the character Bruh Man from the television show Martin.

But I kick back and roll [?] up, yes
I relax and enjoy a joint of marijuana, likely after a long day of working on music or performing.

And write an ill flow when it serves up, yes
I am always ready to write and record great music when inspiration strikes.

I stay grindin' when the thirst's up
I work hard and persevere even when I am tired or feeling burnt out.

Hip-hop my bitch, watch how I work her!
I am masterful at creating and performing hip-hop music, and am very confident in my abilities.

Short nights make the days longer
When I can't sleep, the days feel even more difficult or challenging.

And your problems start to weigh on ya
When faced with challenges or obstacles, they can become overwhelming and stressful.

Gotta pray when they prey on ya
When others try to take advantage or hurt me, I rely on faith and spirituality to get me through.

Feel kinda funny when the four pounds stays on ya
It can be uncomfortable or awkward to have a weapon like a four-pound gun with you.

You think it's much better to hustle for European luxury, American muscle
It may seem more worthwhile to engage in illegal activities in order to gain wealth and material possessions.

It's bricks or bread in the duffle are too long gone
The opportunity to make a lot of money through illegal activities is difficult or impossible to find these days.

Beware of the leather to touch you
Be careful of other people who may try to take advantage of you or steal from you.

Thinkin' is it better to crush you or just walk away
When faced with a confrontation, it can be difficult to decide whether to react with violence or to avoid it altogether.

Looking at your neck, put the hawk away
I may be tempted to steal from someone, but decide against it in the end.

The pain of remain, the rain to wash the chalk away
The pain of a difficult situation lingers, but eventually it will fade and be washed away like chalk in the rain.

My problems way [?] walk away
Unclear without further context.

Swimmin' in the waters with the great white
I am navigating through dangerous or risky situations, similar to being in the ocean with a great white shark.

On a highway but you don't see my brake light
I am moving quickly and relentlessly, without any signs of slowing down or stopping.

Seven days in a week, I'm on the 8th night
I am working non-stop and tirelessly, as if there were more than 7 days in a week.

On the dark side but I ain't bring a safe light
I am operating in dangerous or illegal territory, without any light to guide me and protect me from harm.