Kids...
A Tribe Called Quest Lyrics

I ain't even gon' lie, I was probably high
I must confess, I was most likely under the influence of drugs

Just forgot to call you back, simple as that
I simply neglected to return your call, it is as straightforward as that

I ain't no almanac, so lick my dictionary
I do not possess all knowledge, so you can disregard my opinions

I might just call a cab 'cause I dig canary
I may decide to request a taxi because I have a fondness for the color yellow

Yellow accents on a dark bitch
Bright yellow details on a person with a dark complexion

I met her back when she kept all her carpet
I encountered her during a time when she maintained a full head of hair

I'm well aware all that shit is fantasy
I am fully conscious that all those things are not real

I double dare y'all to fuck your plan B
I strongly challenge you all to abandon your backup plans

That's demeanor, momma's mannerisms
That is the way she carries herself, inherited from her mother

That mean, don't mean to get vulgar, but it's some
That signifies, not intending to be explicit, but there are certain

Hoes in this bitch like a box of donuts
Promiscuous women in this place, similar to a box filled with donuts

It's cold out and that bitch standing on the corner
It is chilly outside and that woman is situated on the street corner

Condolences to niggas that got erased
I offer my sympathies to individuals who were eliminated

I pour out some liquor on the cops' graves
I symbolically pour alcohol on the burial sites of law enforcement officers

Mmm, digital church bells
Hmm, electronic sounds representing church bells

Ringin' 'cross the street, sure work well
Resounding across the street, they indeed serve their purpose

(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
Young ones, do you not understand that all these things are not real?

(Kids) For real (For real?)
Seriously, is that genuinely the case?

I don't wanna get up, no, I don't wanna go to school
I have no desire to wake up and attend school

I don't wanna be the best, don't wanna follow rules
I do not aspire to be the most exceptional, nor do I wish to abide by regulations

Mom, I think you fuckin' lied to me
Mother, I believe you have deceived me

Three Stacks said all this shit is fantasy
Andre 3000 stated that all these things are not real

It's my time, gon' put a little life to it
It is my moment, I am going to add some vitality to it

If life's an obstacle then I'mma bike through it
If life presents challenges, I will overcome them with ease

I see her like a kiddie on the carousel
I perceive her as a child enjoying a carousel ride

If I 'url while I go around, what the hell
If I vomit while spinning on it, what an unpleasant situation

And that went well, so I'm compelled
And that went smoothly, therefore I feel obliged

To have visions of getting chicken while my friends get jel
To imagine myself acquiring money while my friends become envious

My young nigga motto was, "Fuck it, I'm already grown"
My young friend's mantra was, "Forget it, I am already mature"

And I dream of when I'm 16, I'm out my home
And I fantasize about being 16 years old and no longer living with my parents

That petty though, 'cause my mama boyfriend dough
That is insignificant though, because my mother's partner possesses wealth

It's kinda long like this old head hustle, yo
It is quite extensive like this long-running scheme, my friend

He cognizant of a nigga ride and die
He is aware of a person's loyalty and devotion

I see us getting money through my green eyes
I envision us amassing wealth through my ambitious perspective

Yeah, all the kids, all the what, uh, what
Yes, all the young individuals, all of them, uh, what

Yeah, all the badass kids, uh
Yes, all the mischievous youngsters, uh

Kids say I'm the shit
Young individuals claim that I am excellent

I'm Chick-fil-A nuggets, McDonald's french fries
I am akin to Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets and McDonald's french fries

The spicy Popeyes and Red Lobster biscuits
Similar to the flavorful dishes from Popeyes and the delicious Red Lobster biscuits

And girls scout thin mints
And the popular Girl Scout thin mint cookies

Pardon my penmanship, but oh shit
Excuse the quality of my handwriting, but oh my goodness

Feel like I'm hungry now again
I have the sensation of being hungry once more

And I can't do nothing about it 'cause my teeth are all rotted
And I am unable to address this issue because my teeth are decayed

And my mom and my pop, they just grin
And my mother and father simply grin

And empathize with me 'cause they were little like Pygmies
And express understanding because they were once small like Pygmies

But too bad they can't get back they 'member whens
Unfortunately, they are unable to retrieve their memories of the past

Them grown-up stories don't work
Those tales of adulthood are ineffective

In the court of the kiddies', the judgement is in
Among the children, the decision has been made

And while y'all doing all y'all bids, y'all reminisce as kids
And while you all are serving your prison sentences, you recall your childhood

Fuck it, kids, the grown-ups won't own up
Forget it, children, the adults refuse to take responsibility

They stood on the corner, like you once upon a
They positioned themselves on the street corner, just like you did before

Time, and probably felt like a loner
Back in time, and most likely experienced solitude

And smelled like a stoner, and snuck to Daytona
And had the aroma of someone who smokes marijuana, and went to Daytona secretly

So when they question you about who or who you ain't boning
So when they inquire about your sexual partners

Complaining that you always moaning, never saying good morning
Complaining that you are always whining and never greeting them in the morning

Storming out my house and slamming doors like you pay your bills
Leaving my residence in a fit of anger, slamming doors as if you financially contribute

They been through it too, though
They have experienced similar situations as well

They were kids like you, though
They were once young individuals like you, though

But what if they knew though and hit you with the cheat code
But what if they were aware of this and provided you with the trick to success

To a game you just start playing, no extra man
To a game you have only just begun, with no additional assistance

Leave you reckless on the court with no high percentage shot
Leave you vulnerable on the basketball court, without a high probability of success

Just a bunch of, "You got it, nigga, just give it what you got"
Just a series of encouragements, saying, "You have the ability, my friend, just do your best"

Yeah, it look a little different on the yacht, but ain't gon' lie, I miss kayaking
Yes, things appear quite distinct on a luxurious yacht, but I must admit, I do miss the simplicity of kayaking

I love the young niggas, and they do too, they just be acting
I have great affection for the young individuals, and they feel the same way, but they often pretend

Like a bunch of retired tired thespians, a bit too salty
Similar to a group of exhausted retired actors, exhibiting a negative attitude

Shit, their blood pressure high, why?
Indeed, their blood pressure is elevated, but why?

They don't play no more, probably
They no longer engage in playful activities, most likely

(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
Young ones, do you not understand that all these things are not real?

(Kids) For real (For real?)
Seriously, is that genuinely the case?