I'm Back
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feat. El Shaber

[AZ]
Yeah.. this is it right here.. this defines me..
Turn my mic up.. let's do it, let's do it..

Spirit of Marcus Garvey, Farad Muhammad
Medgar Evars and Bob Marley, I'm God-Body
The scripture says Allah's inside me, show love
I was hugged by the arms of Gandhi, gave me my strength
You could tell somebody raised me with sense
We all need somethin to help us through our daily events
Bear with me; the toughest niggaz tear quickly
No lie - pops still cry and he near fifty - freedom or death
I give niggaz a reason to sweat, there's no test
Verbally it's like I'm seen as the best, who want to try me?

(Yeahhhhhhh, yeah-e-yeah.. I'm back!)

[AZ]
Sent to express grace
separate the weaker niggaz is the best way, fuck how y'all feel
y'all cowards now fuckin with real
I return like McGrady got caught with a pill, let's get it poppin
I move like a nigga coppin
I know the stress from the streets when I was diddy-boppin
Playin the corners face to face with the faces of mourners
It's hard to trace the informers until it's too late, Jake (?)
The focus is back, I play a part in this culture of rap
Bought some whips so I relate on how these vultures attack
Flippin and runnin, double-park, rippin up summons
How many niggaz hittin twin sisters and flippin they cousins?
Call it finesse, the game give it all I possess
Nothin changed, I'ma ball to the death

(Yeahhhhhhh, yeah-e-yeah.. I'm back!)

[El Shaber]
Yeah, that's right
Show these cats how we do this here nigga

I'm like a, rose in the desert but how can one grow without rain?
How can one experience happiness without pain?
And how could I fall to the violence of hell and still remain sane?
And how could I still remain on top of my game?
When both the black and white devils seek the power to rebel
Seek to defy my radiance, I shift gears to another level
I'm focused, but it's like I'm playin a cold hand of spades
I got a lot of hearts, but these fools tryin to cut me
and I'm tired of these jokers
Vengeance is mine, I plague the whole planet with locusts
I survived the mayhem, my advantage I've been the brokest
I wasn't drugged and inhaled by all the smokers
Then I became the love absorbed by all the cultures
I can't trust women because my heart was scorned
It's hard to trust yo' comrades, when yo' heart was torn
One-nine-seven-oh the God was born..





(Yeahhhhhhh, yeah-e-yeah.. I'm back!)

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Back" by AZ featuring El Shaber is a powerful message of resilience and strength. The lyrics tell the story of overcoming hardship and persevering through the struggles of life. AZ references influential figures such as Marcus Garvey, Farad Muhammad, Medgar Evars, and Bob Marley, highlighting the importance of black leaders and the impact they have had on his life. He also speaks on being raised with sense, showing love, and finding strength in the arms of Gandhi.


Throughout the song, AZ reminds us that life is tough and we all need something to help us through daily events. He shares the pain of his father still crying at nearly 50 years of age and reflects on the struggle for freedom or death. He gives people a reason to sweat and establishes himself as a force to be reckoned with. El Shaber chimes in with powerful verses that speak to the struggles of trust, love, and revenge.


Overall, "I'm Back" is a strong message of perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and rising above the challenges of life. It highlights the beauty of black resilience and the importance of finding strength in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Spirit of Marcus Garvey, Farad Muhammad
I am deeply influenced by the teachings and spirits of Marcus Garvey and Farad Muhammad.


Medgar Evars and Bob Marley, I'm God-Body
I am also influenced by the works of Medgar Evars and Bob Marley, and I believe in the concept of God-Body.


The scripture says Allah's inside me, show love
As per the scriptures, Allah resides within me, and therefore, I portray love as the ultimate emotion.


I was hugged by the arms of Gandhi, gave me my strength
The teachings of Gandhi have always given me strength and motivated me to be who I am today.


You could tell somebody raised me with sense
One can easily figure out that I was raised the right way as I portray common sense in all aspects of life.


We all need somethin to help us through our daily events
We all need something or someone to help us cope with our everyday lives and situations.


Bear with me; the toughest niggaz tear quickly
Even the emotionally strongest individuals can break easily at times, and I am asking you to bear with me through such times.


No lie - pops still cry and he near fifty - freedom or death
My father still gets emotional even at an age where he is near fifty, and I believe in the concept of 'freedom or death'.


I give niggaz a reason to sweat, there's no test
I am so good at what I do that even the toughest individuals sweat at the thought of challenging me, as there is no competition.


Verbally it's like I'm seen as the best, who want to try me?
My verbal skills are so good that it's common knowledge that I am the best, yet I am daring anyone who thinks they can challenge me.


Sent to express grace
I am here to express grace and elegance through my words and actions.


separate the weaker niggaz is the best way, fuck how y'all feel
To stand out, it's imperative that I separate myself from the weaker individuals, irrespective of how anyone else feels about it.


y'all cowards now fuckin with real
The people who call themselves tough are now dealing with someone who is actually real.


I return like McGrady got caught with a pill, let's get it poppin
I have returned just like the basketball player McGrady who got caught using performance-enhancing drugs, and now it's time to get things started.


I move like a nigga coppin
I am quick on my feet like a person who is buying drugs.


I know the stress from the streets when I was diddy-boppin
I am well-aware of the stress that comes with living on the streets while I was busy dancing and having fun.


Playin the corners face to face with the faces of mourners
While hanging out on street corners, I have come face-to-face with people who have lost loved ones and are mourning their loss.


It's hard to trace the informers until it's too late, Jake (?)
It's tough to trace who the informers are until the damage is already done, and the police have arrived.


The focus is back, I play a part in this culture of rap
I am now focused on making a difference and have a role to play in the culture of rap music.


Bought some whips so I relate on how these vultures attack
By buying some sports cars, I can relate to how vultures (record labels and other industry professionals) prey on younger artists and their work.


Flippin and runnin, double-park, rippin up summons
I am always flipping and running in my cars, double parking where I shouldn't, and ripping up parking tickets when I get caught.


How many niggaz hittin twin sisters and flippin they cousins?
Many guys out there are involved with their twin sisters and even their cousins, which is unfortunate.


Call it finesse, the game give it all I possess
I call it finesse, but in reality, I give everything I have to this game and am good at what I do.


Nothin changed, I'ma ball to the death
Nothing has changed; I will keep playing and giving my all until my death.


I'm like a, rose in the desert but how can one grow without rain?
I am like a rose in the desert, surviving without any support, but how can one grow without some rain and support?


How can one experience happiness without pain?
It's impossible to experience happiness without going through some amount of pain and suffering first.


And how could I fall to the violence of hell and still remain sane?
Even if I am surrounded by violence, I will continue to stay sane and not let it change me.


And how could I still remain on top of my game?
Despite everything, how can I maintain my position as one of the best in the game?


When both the black and white devils seek the power to rebel
Both black and white people can sometimes be 'devilish' and seek power in ways that are not correct, resulting in rebellion.


Seek to defy my radiance, I shift gears to another level
People may try to defy my success, but I will keep shifting gears and moving to a higher level.


I'm focused, but it's like I'm playin a cold hand of spades
I am fully focused, but it's tough to win when you're dealt a bad hand (referring to cold spades), but I won't give up.


I got a lot of hearts, but these fools tryin to cut me
I have a lot of supporters, but some people continue to try and bring me down and hurt me.


and I'm tired of these jokers
I am tired of dealing with these people who refuse to see my worth and continue to bring me down.


Vengeance is mine, I plague the whole planet with locusts
I am seeking vengeance and will not stop until I have got what I am after, plaguing the entire planet with locusts (a metaphor for my power).


I survived the mayhem, my advantage I've been the brokest
Despite all the chaos and disorder, I have managed to survive and prosper, even when I was the poorest.


I wasn't drugged and inhaled by all the smokers
I didn't get mixed up in drugs and smoking, so I emerged with a clear mind and perspective.


Then I became the love absorbed by all the cultures
I eventually became someone who was beloved across cultures and nations.


I can't trust women because my heart was scorned
I have trust issues with women due to past experiences where my heart was broken and I was left with pain.


It's hard to trust yo' comrades, when yo' heart was torn
When you have dealt with heartbreak, it's difficult to trust even the people who were once your comrades and friends.


One-nine-seven-oh the God was born..
In 1970, the world was blessed with the birth of a great artist, me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY BEST, LEONARD CASTON, ANTHONY S CRUZ, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER, TERRANCE SEAN WILFORD, FRANK EDWARD WILSON

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