Seen It All
Abra Cadabra Krept & Konan Lyrics
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(Desro)
See, lately, I've been thinkin'
I've been through the worst, thank God I'm still breathin'
Takin' on life as it comes and I'm fightin' my demons
Plus I got war in these streets and I know they won't leave it
Mike Amiri, Mike Amiri, Christian Dior, Dior
So I'm only rappin' what matters to we (Tally)
Lately, sufferin', sketchy government
Evil, illegal, you see me stutterin'?
Deceivin' people with shootings, lethal
Deserve an electric chair or needle
But that wouldn't bring the people back
Or those innocent families grief and that
Take the voice of the people seriously
Need justice immediately (A.S.A.P)
Flats, councils, trap, bound too
Please look around you, look where they house you
What the fuck do you think's gonna happen?
Why the fuck do you think man are trappin' when they give man a ration?
Had a mask before they said two meters
Wap in the car, petrol, two liters
Cah we had minimal choices
Minimal voices, click, bang, critical noises
Man nearly lost life in the streets but the bruddas got life in the streets
Man's gotta fight for life in the streets, what it's like in the streets
Why you think they got a knife in the streets?
Cah it's kill or be killed, nigga
Never had a fuckin' free meal, nigga
That way, rat race, trapped in a hole, nigga
Flats full of real niggas, cats and the mills
And they never had an equal chance so they steal, nigga
Runnin' the streets but I'm doin' my vision
Lockin' the mandem for numerous killings
We were just young, in the hood tryna make it
Felt like the chances was two in a million
Prayin' to God but we still doin' sinnin'
They want us dead but we still keep on livin' (you know)
See, lately, I've been thinkin'
I've been through the worst, thank God I'm still breathin'
Takin' on life as it comes and I'm fightin' my demons
Plus I got war in these streets and I know they won't leave it
Mike Amiri, Mike Amiri, Christian Dior, Dior
I've seen it all, seen it all, my people still in these streets
So I'm only rappin' what matters to we (Sorcerer)
Mind in a dark place, things that I can't change
Pain and the heartache, thoughts that I can't shake
All of the trauma, cats on the corner, eighth and a quarter, I came up the hard way (facts)
Gotta change for Allah's sake, it's either rap or the bando (it is)
How can I tell these kids, "Put the knife down" when Akh came with a Rambo? (Behave)
Yeah, we know how to handle a threat
But I don't know how I handle the stress
PTSD coulda had me in a mental home but I'd rather a mansion instead
Why do they wanna put gang to the test?
Akh said, "Do music, I'll handle the rest"
So I follow the bread like Hansel and Gretch
All the dirt that I've done, I don't have no regrets (nah)
I don't have no regrets
All the times that I gambled with death
Came from the dirt so I'm thankful and blessed
Send a young G 'round, better have some respect
Lately, I've been thinkin' and it sinked in
All the fuckery that I've been in
All the ride-outs and the chingin's (grrt, baow)
See, lately, I've been thinkin'
I've been through the worst, thank God I'm still breathin'
Takin' on life as it comes and I'm fightin' my demons
Plus I got war in these streets and I know they won't leave it
Mike Amiri, Mike Amiri, Christian Dior, Dior
I've seen it all, seen it all, my people still in these streets
So I'm only rappin' what matters to we
The lyrics of Abra Cadabra Krept & Konan's song Seen It All talks about the struggles and hardships of life, and about how the artists have been through the worst but are still breathing. They discuss the fight against their inner demons, and the war they face on the streets. The song highlights the harsh reality of the streets and the corrupt government that makes life harder for the people. The artists rap about the shootings and violence that happen in the streets, and how justice is urgently needed. They mention the lack of choices for the people who live in the flats and trap-bound areas, and how they are left with no option but to steal to survive. The lyrics discuss how life is difficult and how survival means kill or be killed, and how people are trapped in a rat race.
The song portrays the hardship and trauma faced by the artists and the people of the streets. It highlights the importance of speaking up for justice and the need to put an end to violence and shootings. The lyrics also talk about how the artists found music as a way out of the darkness and the importance of following your dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
See, lately, I've been thinkin'
Recently, I have been contemplating my life and the world around me.
I've been through the worst, thank God I'm still breathin'
I have faced many challenges and difficult situations, but I am grateful to be alive.
Takin' on life as it comes and I'm fightin' my demons
I am dealing with life as it happens and struggling with my inner demons.
Plus I got war in these streets and I know they won't leave it
There is a constant battle happening in the streets that shows no signs of ending anytime soon.
Mike Amiri, Mike Amiri, Christian Dior, Dior
Referring to expensive designer clothes as a way to show his success and wealth.
I've seen it all, seen it all, my people still in these streets
Despite all of his experiences, his community is still struggling with the same issues.
So I'm only rappin' what matters to we
He is using his platform as a rapper to speak about issues that are relevant and important to his community.
Mind in a dark place, things that I can't change
His mind is troubled by things that he cannot change.
Pain and the heartache, thoughts that I can't shake
He is dealing with emotional pain and negative thoughts that are difficult to overcome.
All of the trauma, cats on the corner, eighth and a quarter, I came up the hard way
He has experienced a lot of hardship and grew up in a difficult environment.
Gotta change for Allah's sake, it's either rap or the bando
He feels the need to make a change in his life for religious reasons and is choosing between music or drug dealing.
How can I tell these kids, "Put the knife down" when Akh came with a Rambo?
He is struggling with the responsibility of being a role model and trying to discourage violence when he has previous involvement in it.
All the ride-outs and the chingin's (grrt, baow)
Referring to violent incidents where weapons were used.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Abdul Nelson, Casyo Johnson, Karl Wilson
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