Murder Rap
Above the Law Lyrics

Yo, Cold 187 They tryin to give you a murder rap And you ain't even like that
Cold 187 is being accused of murder even though he did not commit the crime

Yo, serve these niggas, cause they deserve to get dissed
Cold 187 wants to insult his enemies because they are deserving of it

When I sit down and write and recite for the mic I hold Make sure my beats are loud, and bold, and Cold 187, that is my name, makin it simple and plain Here to rearrange and change
Cold 187 is a rapper who wants to make a name and introduce a new style in the music industry

The things that I didn't do in the past Don't be surprised when you got a shotgun up your ass Perpetrators, that one was just for you I'm gonna leave ya in your seat remaining without a clue
Cold 187 is warning his enemies that they might suffer consequences from their actions in the past

Glued to my style like a fiend on coke But if you say the wrong thing, I wash your mouth out with soap
Cold 187's fans love his music and style, but he will not tolerate negativity that might discredit his craft

Dope is not the answer No, I'm not a Cancer No, I'm not a hero or zero But a Leo in stereo And this is not a demo K-oss and Go Mack be cuttin the flex tempo Fast
Cold 187 is saying that he is not a drug addict, a disease, a hero, or a failure, but someone who wants to produce quality music with his collaborators

(Now I got a murder rap) (Cause a brother like me said, well...) (4x)
Cold 187 is accused of murder, and he is surprised and dismayed by it

Yo, fingerprints ain't nothin without the murder weapon Keep steppin Homicide tried to sweat, but we let em have it You can see they fear through they tears Treat em like Robanes and give em some relief
Cold 187 is saying that the evidence of fingerprints is insufficient in proving he committed murder since they cannot locate the murder weapon. He also says that the police are trying to intimidate him into confessing to the crime, but he will not do so. Instead, he will help the police by providing crucial information about the crime.

I feel action speaks louder than words and verbs And adjectives, I live the life, the given gift Not who's first, second or third Not he said or she said, or what you heard, nerd
Cold 187 believes that actions are more important than words and that he is living his life with purpose. He also does not care about rankings, gossip, or rumors.

Cause when you live like that, your life is mangled In other words your life is all tangled Up, I'm not a sucker, always go for mine Powerlord that's hard from the start, and we will always (climb)
Cold 187 is saying that living a life with gossip and rumors can lead to complications and confusion. He believes that he is a go-getter who sees his goals through.

To the top as I seek and achieve Sometimes that's even higher than the others believe I'm not a doctor on a board, I don't have a degree Not arrogant, egotistical, I'm the epitomy
Cold 187 wants to succeed and earn respect without necessarily conforming to other people's standards. He does not have formal education, but he is confident and humble.

Re-take, recline, keep suckers in line Transform into another world as I recite these rhymes 187, he's as hard as it comes And I don't have to brag about the size of my gun, son
Cold 187 knows how to control and motivate his fans with his music, and he is a tough guy, but he does not need to prove his masculinity by showing off his weapons.

(Cause a brother like me said, well...) (3x)
Cold 187 is admiring his musical growth and reputation, despite being accused of murder

Criminals don't use lyrics and define themselves as notorious Brothers gotta learn hip-hop anger rages inside themselves Your ??? will never resist to my contact K-oss and the homie G
Cold 187 believes that true MCs rap about social issues and use their music to effect change. He also warns his enemies that they cannot escape arrest or capture since he has informers who can help the police.

187 breakin back, backbone of my group Fat kid in my posse, and I'm gettin loose Cause I'm takin out posses, causin bodily harm Makin moves to improve as I begin to brainstorm
Cold 187 is capable of leading and mentoring his group, and he is willing to take risks and harm enemies when necessary. He is also creative and insightful.

I'm not inferior, not takin no crap Last sucker tried to dis me, cold got his neck slapped Cause Power's my name, sometimes I'm insane And if I get too mad, I have to rearrange
Cold 187 is confident and assertive, and he will defend himself against anyone who insults him. However, he admits that he sometimes gets angry and has to reassess his behavior and attitude

The posistion as a MC, that's the way it should be The way I get over, I use terminology That's comprehensive, redemptive That's evidently not related to the style that you hear everyday be -boy destroyin a toy, employin While the other suckers are depressed, I'm enjoyin What I'm doin, and ruin any insult of my position Tell em KM.G - they on a mission They on a mission They keep wishin you can't come off
Cold 187 believes that being an MC is a sacred position and that he must earn his adulation and fame by using his intelligence and creativity while rejecting mainstream styles. He is determined to maintain his reputation and silence his haters.

187, you're a menace in your own mind So take heed and proceed with caution When he rhymes
Cold 187's toughness and relentlessness have made him feared by many, including his enemies. However, people who oppose him must be careful since he can retaliate effectively.

(Here's a murder rap to keep ya dancin) --> Ice Cube (Cause a brother like me said, well...) (Here's a murder rap to keep ya dancin) (I got a murder rap)
Ice Cube is presenting a song about murder, which he thinks is entertaining. Cold 187, on the other hand, is acknowledging that he himself is accused of murder.