Track Two
Ab-Soul Lyrics
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B-O, what up my nigga?
E3 I'm a get you on these backwoods last thing I do nigga
Yeah
Oh shit nigga! Oh shit nigga!
These niggas done did it again
Tae Beast why you do that man?
Why the fuck you had to do that man?
I told Rizac I get off my stash
We really out here my nigga!
[Verse 1:]
When I roll through the city it give me a rush
Yeah I'm high off life but I'm rolling blunts
And they couldn't wait for Soul to reappear
Click, boom. T.N.T., TDE, we in here
Mm, mm, mm! I can smell fear
From a mile away, you might as well get from round here
I run the town like Roc Nation, no exaggeration
Bet I rise like Lazarus, use your imagination
Fascinated by you faggots hating
Get an occupation
You in violation, provoke annihilation
Flow like the Nile river, yo it's now or never
You had a release date, but now it's never
Yeah, welcome to the Control System
I'm stimulating the hoes and educating my niggas
I wiggle through potholes, my destination is vivid
To the end of the road I'm driven
Y'all trippin'
Soulo
[Hook:]
And we stunting like
Ab-Soul, abstract, asshole
Give the people what they need
Damn right, let 'em know
You got some kind of disease
I'm the illest in the business
If you ain't with the business, mind your business
And we stunting like
Ab-Soul, abstract, asshole
Give the people what they need
Damn right, let 'em know
You got some kind of disease
I'm the illest in the business
If you ain't with the business, mind your business
And we stunting like
[Verse 2:]
Like I ain't never had shit
Cause I never had shit
Same Chucks, two years straight, doing bad shit
Sick, twist two spliffs out my dime bag shit
Pissed, tryna get a good response out this bad bitch
Which one of you niggas wanna call my bluff?
Wish granted, call his ass granite, now he mopped up
Never been locked up but I keep a sentence
Winners win and sinners sin only to ask God forgiveness
In this world of luxury cars, illegal tender
Johnny want me like Wyclef Jean gone til' November
Pop my collar like I'm Don Juan, green to my slippers
Just remember that they don't want me to get ignorant
Sinister literature, given from this wicked minister
Witness your future diminish
No present from Saint Nicholas in particular
You're just a thing of the past
I'm a diamond ring in the trash
No reason to brag, it's Ab
[Hook]
[Verse 3:]
What's your life about, enlighten me
Is you gon' live on your knees or die on your feet?
Can't lose, you niggas must admire defeat
You lying like Nala nigga, you know where to find a nigga
Del Amo, Carson in the house
The View, The Village, Scottsdale and right back around
Can't forget about The Patch, matter fact
I got some homies off Grace Ave., we go way back
Been running round since L train cut up at our people
Rocket was my role model, Lil' Rocket my number one O-migo
With fifteen in the back alley
Hop fences and skip school
Fellowship with the gang members, and goddammit I still do
But just imagine if Einstein got high and sipped juice
Broke rules, got pussy, beat up rookies on Pro Tools
You probably call his ass Soul Brother #2
And I just took a number two
And ain't this track number two?
Ab-Soul's "Track Two" opens with an intro that sets the tone for what's to come. The intro features a brief conversation between Ab-Soul and one of his friends, with the latter promising to get him on some backwoods before launching into a series of exclamations as the beats start to roll. Soul then kicks off his verse by noting how hyped he gets when he's cruising through town, high on life and rolling blunts. He talks about the anticipation of his comeback and the universal fear of what he's bringing to the table. The song is a mix of braggadocio and introspection, with Ab-Soul using his lyrics to take stock of his surroundings and explore the issues of self-worth and motivation.
The hook is a catchy repetition of the phrase "stunting like Ab-Soul, abstract, asshole," which speaks to his confidence and willingness to be different from the norm. He urges listeners to embrace their unique talents and to be unapologetic in their pursuit of success, advising them to "give the people what they need" and to "mind your business" if they aren't with it. Soul continues to take shots at haters in the second verse, reminiscing about his past struggles and the sacrifices he's made along the way. He talks of the importance of staying true to oneself in a world of temptation and false promises, as well as the power of forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
When I roll through the city it give me a rush
Traversing through the city invokes excitement in me
Yeah I'm high off life but I'm rolling blunts
I'm happy with my life, but I'm also smoking weed
And they couldn't wait for Soul to reappear
People were enthusiastically looking forward to my return
Click, boom. T.N.T., TDE, we in here
The collective power of T.N.T. and TDE is immense
Mm, mm, mm! I can smell fear
I can smell the apprehension of others around me
From a mile away, you might as well get from round here
I can sense fear from a great distance; therefore, it's best to leave
I run the town like Roc Nation, no exaggeration
I lead the town like Roc Nation does their business, no hyperbole
Bet I rise like Lazarus, use your imagination
As Lazarus did, I will reemerge; consider the possibilities
Fascinated by you faggots hating
I'm intrigued by those who despise me
Get an occupation
Go get a job
You in violation, provoke annihilation
You're doing something wrong to invite complete destruction
Flow like the Nile river, yo it's now or never
My flow is like the continuous Nile river, and it's time to take action
You had a release date, but now it's never
You had a planned release date for a project, but now it won't happen at all
Yeah, welcome to the Control System
You're now a part of the Control System
I'm stimulating the hoes and educating my niggas
I'm rousing and satisfying the women while advising and enlightening my fellow men
I wiggle through potholes, my destination is vivid
I navigate through obstacles to reach my clear objective
To the end of the road I'm driven
I'm driven to reach the very end of my journey
Y'all trippin'
You guys are being irrational
And we stunting like Ab-Soul, abstract, asshole
We're showing off and being flashy like Ab-Soul, who is an unconventional and abrasive person
Give the people what they need
Provide the people with what they necessitate
Damn right, let 'em know
Exactly, notify them
You got some kind of disease
You possess a particular kind of corruption
I'm the illest in the business
I'm the best in the industry
If you ain't with the business, mind your business
If you're not involved in the industry, then don't concern yourself with it
Like I ain't never had shit
I've never been blessed with anything
Cause I never had shit
I've never been fortunate
Same Chucks, two years straight, doing bad shit
I've been wearing the same shoes for two years and been doing negative actions
Sick, twist two spliffs out my dime bag shit
I'm skillful at making two joints out of a small amount of marijuana
Pissed, tryna get a good response out this bad bitch
I'm irritated and attempting to get a favorable reaction from this unpleasant woman
Which one of you niggas wanna call my bluff?
Who's daring enough to doubt me?
Wish granted, call his ass granite, now he mopped up
I granted your wish; now, he's immobilized and no match for me
Never been locked up but I keep a sentence
Although I've never been to jail, I can maintain command
Winners win and sinners sin only to ask God forgiveness
Winners will always come out on top, and sinners will continue to sin and then ask God for redemption
In this world of luxury cars, illegal tender
Our world is filled with affluent automobiles and illicit currency
Johnny want me like Wyclef Jean gone til' November
Feds want to capture me, like Wyclef Jean was detained until November
Pop my collar like I'm Don Juan, green to my slippers
I raise my collar up like Don Juan and wear green slippers
Just remember that they don't want me to get ignorant
It's important to remember that others don't want me to display my stupidity
Sinister literature, given from this wicked minister
I'm providing my malevolent teachings as a sinister preacher
Witness your future diminish
Watch your future deteriorate
No present from Saint Nicholas in particular
You will not receive presents from anyone, specifically Saint Nicholas
You're just a thing of the past
You're a thing of the past; out of date
I'm a diamond ring in the trash
I'm a valuable item but can be found in undesirable surroundings
No reason to brag, it's Ab
No need to boast, it's just me, Ab-Soul
What's your life about, enlighten me
What is the breadth of your life? Educate me.
Is you gon' live on your knees or die on your feet?
Will you live submissively or die resisting?
Can't lose, you niggas must admire defeat
I won't be defeated, and it seems like you guys appreciate losing
You lying like Nala nigga, you know where to find a nigga
You're lying like Nala did; you know where to locate this person.
Del Amo, Carson in the house
Del Amo and Carson are both present here
The View, The Village, Scottsdale and right back around
From The View to The Village, then up to Scottsdale and back around again.
Can't forget about The Patch, matter fact
I can't overlook The Patch; to be frank
I got some homies off Grace Ave., we go way back
I have some buddies from Grace Ave., and we've known each other for a long time
Been running round since L train cut up at our people
I've been moving around since the L train broke down on us
Rocket was my role model, Lil' Rocket my number one O-migo
Rocket was my idol, and Lil' Rocket is my closest confidante
With fifteen in the back alley
With 15 people in the back alley
Hop fences and skip school
We would leap over fences, and we'd play hooky from class
Fellowship with the gang members, and goddammit I still do
I still possess a bond with the gang members to this day
But just imagine if Einstein got high and sipped juice
Imagine if Einstein smoked marijuana and drank juice
Broke rules, got pussy, beat up rookies on Pro Tools
Transgressed, had sex, and defeated inexperienced rappers on Pro Tools
You probably call his ass Soul Brother #2
You'd likely refer to me as Soul Brother #2
And I just took a number two
I just took a bowel movement
And ain't this track number two?
And isn't this also the second song on the album?
Contributed by James W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dylan Burton
10 years later, man this project was way beyond its time
Chris Cash
This track came on my Spotify and it destroyed my world. I have never heard the demolition of a instrumental like I witnessed here. Listened to it no lie 20-30 times straight finishing my workout and walking home from the gym. First time ever.
Siyabonga Mtshali
This song is timeless. It's 2022 and I'm still on it. I hate that not alot of people know but I introduce them every year
LEE
2023 currently.
Ipeleng Mathabe
"I'm a diamond ring in the trash" Soul couldn't be more accurate, the most underrated rapper!, just hope he continues to make music
NiAya El-Jamah
Still bumping in 2023! I played this album after listening to HERBERT for the fifty lehum time and got hype when this one came on. Was surprised I still knew hella lines! 🔥🔥🔥
James Y
2:10 to 2:35 is some of the crispiest, cleanest flow I've heard in a while
Robert Reid
James Y 👍
Cristian M.
*listens to Eminem once
Buttle Rubbies
i mean he says some real shit but wtf, this aint nowhere near the best shit on the song