Terrorist Threats
Ab- Soul Lyrics

Wicked as Aleister Crowley, you niggas know me
I have a dark, mysterious persona that is reminiscent of the infamous British occultist Aleister Crowley.

Kick your game, spit your flow
Show off your rap skills and impress the listeners.

Can't fuck with this Top Dawg shit though
My record label, Top Dawg Entertainment, is so talented and successful that no one can compete with us.

Wish I could see out of Selassie' eye
If I had the same perspective as Haile Selassie, the former emperor of Ethiopia and a revered figure in Rastafarianism, I would regain my power and self-respect.

Maybe my sovereignty would still be mine
If I had a different worldview, I might have more control over my life and situation.

If all the gangs in the world unified
If all the gangs could cooperate and act together, they could challenge the military's authority.

We stand a chance against the military tonight
By working together, the gangs could potentially overcome their common enemy, the military, and claim victory.

Babylon, Babylon, out my window all I see is Babylon
I'm surrounded by oppressive systems and institutions that resemble the mythical city of Babylon, which represents greed, corruption, and injustice.

On the news all I see is Babylon, and all niggas do is just babble on
The media bombards us with depressing stories that expose the worst aspects of society, and people engage in meaningless chatter instead of taking action to make things better.

Money and hoes, want money and hoes
Many people are obsessed with material possessions and casual sex.

If I sold dope, I'd have plenty of flows
Drug dealing is a lucrative but dangerous activity that could give me the financial stability to pursue my passion, rapping.

If I was from the projects like Jay Rock, I woulda more than likely slang rocks
Growing up in impoverished, crime-ridden neighborhoods increases the likelihood of becoming involved in illegal activities like drug dealing.

All my life I done been around Crips and Bloods, pimps and thugs
I have been exposed to various criminal and gang-related subcultures throughout my life, which has influenced my perspective and behavior.

Just to name a few, I do drugs, momma say it's in my blood
I have a history of using drugs, and my mother believes it's a hereditary trait.

But she don't know what the fuck I've been through
My mother is unaware of the hardships and trauma I've experienced that led to my drug use.

To creep through the back door, the typical black boy in the good old USA
Because of racial discrimination and inequality, many Black people have to sneak around and avoid attention in order to survive in American society.

Before I pushed rhymes like weight, I used to wanna play for the NBA
I used to dream of becoming a professional basketball player before I discovered my talent for rapping.

Fuck I'm doing talking 'bout pineal gland
Why am I even discussing the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the brain that some people believe is related to spiritual awakening?

Ancient ways of Sumerians, ain't nothing wrong with a righteous man
The Sumerians, an ancient civilization in Mesopotamia, had many valuable insights and practices that could benefit a person who strives to be moral and just.

This why I had to write this man, for my niggas on the corner
I wrote this song to uplift and support my friends who are struggling to survive in impoverished neighborhoods.

Selling water to somebody's daughter, fluctuating prices man
My friends are selling bottled water to earn money, but the prices are inconsistent and unreliable.

I ain't got no gavel, I ain't tryna fight nobody battle
I don't have any authority or influence, nor do I want to get involved in any unnecessary conflicts.

I just wanna be free, I ain't tryna be (Nobody chattel)
I desire to be liberated and independent, not oppressed or enslaved.

(Extra pills, extra pills) Them AK clips stay extra peeled
I have access to additional drugs and weapons, including automatic rifles with extra ammunition.

Smoking on some of that extra kill, Purple Urkel, that Jaleel
I'm smoking a potent strain of marijuana called Purple Urkel, which references the character Jaleel White played on the TV show Family Matters.

I put that on everythang, if we could link up every gang
I swear on everything I hold dear that if all the gangs could unite and collaborate, we could achieve something great.

And niggas is willing to bear the pain
Everyone involved would have to endure physical and emotional pain and hardship to achieve their goal.

We'd put the White House lights out today
If we succeeded in our plan, we would symbolically defeat the United States government and take power for ourselves.

Okay-kay-kay, we mobbing like we the black KKK
We are mobilizing and operating like the Ku Klux Klan, an infamous white supremacist group, except we are fighting for our own rights instead of targeting others.

Don't forget my AK e'ry Mayday, pee on your Ph. D. or your AA
I am reminding everyone that I am heavily armed and ready to fight, and I have no regard for academic qualifications or degrees.

(Hey) Dear Barack, I know you just a puppet but I'm giving you props
I am addressing former President Barack Obama, whom I view as a powerless figurehead, and acknowledging some of his accomplishments and failures.

You lying to the public like it ain't nothing and I just love it, I hope it don't stop
I am accusing Obama of dishonesty and manipulation, but I also appreciate his skill at public speaking and charismatic leadership style.

I don't give a damn, nigga bang that block
I don't care about the consequences or risks, just continue to sell drugs and assert your dominance in your neighborhood.

I don't give a fuck, nigga bang that Glock
I don't care about the law or the safety of others, just use your gun to protect yourself and further your goals.

I seen an image of Hitler in the picture when the twin towers dropped
I witnessed the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, and I saw a resemblance between the destruction caused by the attacks and the atrocities committed by Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

Peep the concept, you've got progress, you've got congress
Consider the fact that we have made social and political progress in the United States, thanks to the leadership of the federal Congress.

We protest in hopes they confess, just proceed on your conquest
We engage in peaceful protests and demonstrations in an effort to encourage the government to admit its faults and continue to make positive changes.

I ain't got no gavel, I ain't finna fight nobody battle
I don't have any power or authority, nor do I want to get involved in any physical conflicts.

I just wanna be free, I ain't finna be (Nobody chattel)
I desire to be liberated and independent, not oppressed or enslaved.

(Extra pills, extra pills) Nose candy rain like Soul 4 Real
I have access to additional drugs, particularly cocaine, which I consume frequently.

My baby needs some Enfamil, so bags get stuffed like Oprah grill
My child requires a specific brand of baby food, so I am packaging and selling drugs with the same intensity as Oprah Winfrey's famous grill.

Pull around, come back, oh, for real? Top blew off, loafers in teal
I am notifying someone to come to my location, and when they arrive, I reveal that my car's convertible roof has been removed and I am wearing expensive shoes.

Get lined up like homeless meals
I am going to eliminate my opponents like someone would distribute food to homeless people.

Feeling if he know how being homeless feels?
Is my victim aware of the struggles and pain that come with being homeless, and is he prepared to face the same challenges?

Okay-kay-kay, don't try to stop it, get in my way
I am warning others not to try to interfere or stop me from achieving my goals, or they will face the consequences.

You'll get stomped like a Broadway play, AK melee make ya obey, okay?
I will attack and overpower anyone who challenges me, using a combination of physical force and firearms.

Feel my pain, going insane, I'm ashamed, cause I ain't got shit
I am experiencing severe emotional and mental distress because of my difficult circumstances, and I feel ashamed and hopeless because I have little to show for my hard work.

But an EBT card from a fiend that owe me and it's in her daughter name
The only income I have is from a government assistance program for low-income families, which I received from a drug addict who owes me money and used her child's name to apply for it.

How the fuck is they 'posed to eat? How the fuck am I 'posed to eat?
How are poor families supposed to survive on such a small amount of money, and how am I supposed to afford basic necessities when I can't find a job?

Got a nigga in the streets, no health care
I am living on the streets and do not have access to basic medical care and treatment.

Tryna slang weed just to put shoes on his feet
I am selling drugs just to be able to afford new shoes and basic clothing.

So fuck you, you don't give a fuck about me
I am angry and resentful towards society and the government, which have failed to provide for me and people like me.

Can't get a job if they drug test me
I am unable to find employment because many companies require drug tests, which could reveal my drug use and disqualify me.

Got a nigga stressed depressed, got a feeling in his chest
I am experiencing significant psychological and physical distress because of my situation, and I have an ominous sensation in my chest.

And the world's stripped of happiness
The world seems devoid of joy, pleasure, and optimism, and I feel hopeless and miserable.

I just wanna be free, I ain't finna be (Nobody shadow)
I desire to be liberated and independent, not oppressed or controlled by anyone or anything.