Monotony
Afu-Ra Lyrics

Uprising surprising
The movement towards knowledge, wisdom, and understanding can be shocking and unexpected

Smooth like Johnny Cochran, I keep it movin through Brooklyn
I move through life with ease and confidence like the lawyer Johnny Cochran, specifically through the streets of Brooklyn

Base against the hymn, brings the sweat to the skin
The beat gets the listener moving and feeling the music

Reminisce of the days as a shorty
I think back to my childhood

Had no stress, no bills, was comin for me
I had no worries or financial obligations as a child

I lived it up, yeah, money ain't a thing
I enjoyed life without worrying about money

Never thought twice on what my future bring
I didn't give much thought to my future when I was young

Role models, naw I thought nothing of it
I didn't have any specific role models when I was young

Eyes fixed on skies and planes fly high above it
I was always looking up towards the sky and dreaming of flying

Summer's comin, September's middle school
I remember the anticipation of summer coming and starting a new school year in September

Mom Dukes mad strict, she'll never raise a fool
My mother was strict, but it was to ensure that I would not turn out foolish in life

I'm comin up, clean the dirty from the ghetto
As I grow up, I aim to improve my surroundings and make them better for everyone

So we can plant some seeds and watch them grow
By improving our surroundings, we can create a better future for the next generation

Right, knowledge wisdom understanding rules, right
The keys to success in life are knowledge, wisdom, and understanding

Everybody got to pay the dues, right
Everyone has to go through struggles and work hard to achieve success

Tripped up by bad luck, 16 years and buck
I experienced some unlucky moments as a teenager

I realized the world might end, not givin up
I faced the realization that the world can be unpredictable and dangerous, but I refused to give up

Stickin up, runnin up, comin up
I faced challenges head-on and pushed through them

Turn it up, I see signs of blowin up
I see signs of success on the horizon

Study life in every facet of my trainin
I study every aspect of life as a part of my personal growth

We need masters in biology, zoology
It's important to have experts in various fields, like biology and zoology

To overtake, Illuminati trick-nology
We need to overcome the negative influence of technology perpetuated by secret societies like the Illuminati

Transform, reciprocate your mental state
Change your mindset and energy to change your life

Now make a date to overtake your objective
Set a goal for yourself and commit to achieving it

Show that through light, that everything is connected
Understand that everything in life is inherently connected through a universal energy

But not in categories, that's the Devil's story
Categorizing people or things is a negative mindset fueled by negative energy

Symbols of cannibalism, ruin your vision
Symbols of violence and aggression can negatively affect your mental state

The thoughts formulate in your mind with no precision
Negative thoughts can be disorganized and unclear

So reenact, a rebirth, now you're the Phoenix
Reinvent yourself and rise from past failures and negativity like a Phoenix rising from the ashes

When shorties see it, now that's the time they believe it
When young people see success and positive change in their surroundings, they become motivated to achieve it for themselves

Achieve it, your goals in life, don't be a casualty
Work hard towards your goals and don't become a victim or casualty of negative circumstances

Infinite and intricate, monument
Life is a complex and ever-evolving journey that we should appreciate and honor

Right, knowledge wisdom understanding, rules
Knowledge, wisdom, and understanding are key to a successful life