Rebirth
Az Lyrics

I'm back first and foremost; I'd like to thank Nas
I'm back in the rap game and would like to thank Nas for giving me the opportunity to be on the Illmatic and Stillmatic albums, which were game changers.

For allowing me to have be on the Illmatic, and that Stillmatic Joint
Nas allowed me to contribute to some of his most iconic albums, Illmatic and Stillmatic.

Changed the game a whole lot, secondly I'd like to thank the Notorious B.I.G.
Notorious B.I.G. revolutionized the East Coast rap scene, and I want to thank him for putting Brooklyn on the map.

Who put Brooklyn on the map, you the revolution of that era
Notorious B.I.G. was the driving force behind Brooklyn's emergence as a rap powerhouse, making him a revolutionary figure of that time.

And all the artists that came after the era we started
I want to thank the many artists who came after us and built upon the foundations we laid down in the early days of East Coast rap.

I'd like to Thank the East Coast, West, the North, Dirty dirty
I'm grateful to the entire rap community, including the East Coast, West Coast, North, and Southern regions.

This is my story, welcome me back
This song is my comeback to the rap game, and I hope you'll welcome me back with open arms.

For all those I still speak to guess we still peoples'
I'm still friends with many of the people I used to talk to, and we'll always be tight.

Life's more peaceful when you low and you eating legal
It's easier to live a peaceful life when you're low-key and making your living legally.

Certain niggas never spoke now it's peace to see you
People who used to be quiet are now open and friendly, which is a good thing to see.

It's a different side 'cause it's the streets too, pleased to meet you
There's a different side to life on the streets, and I'm glad to have met the people who live there.

Just think I was a thief and kieful
It's crazy to think I used to steal and be deceitful.

Sold coke even dabbled in a bit of diesel
I used to sell cocaine and even experimented with other drugs.

Scare ridded saw the light and I slid wit it, left the life
I got scared and realized that it was time to leave that life behind and start fresh.

But for the price I can live wit it we all pawn
It's sad to say, but many of us are willing to pay a price to keep living in rough environments.

Know a few niggas that's coming home
I know some people who are getting out of jail and coming back to the streets.

Could see 'em now in that '86 summer zone
I can picture them back in the summer of '86, when things were different and we were all young and naive.

Hope they adapt, whatever led niggas to smoking cracks
I hope they're able to adapt to life outside of jail and not fall back into the same drug problems that led to their incarceration.

Knew a few that went too far for me to coach 'em back
Unfortunately, some of the people I knew went too far to be coached back onto the right path.

What a waste, this little blood niggas'll cut ya face
It's a shame that some people resort to violence and waste their lives on gang activity.

Catching a case'll make you fuck around and touch your safe
Getting arrested for a crime will make you realize the importance of having a safe place to store your valuables.

This all I know, intelligence is all I show
This is the life I'm used to, and I'm trying to prove that I'm intelligent and have something valuable to offer.

I'm from the roots and the truth is that I love the doe, welcome me Back huh
I come from humble beginnings, but I love making and spending money. Welcome me back to the game.

You attract some of the baddest when you platinum status
When you reach platinum status, you attract some of the toughest and most dangerous individuals in the rap game.

That's why I stay with prophylactics after what happened to Magic
I've learned from the mistakes of others and always use protection to avoid contracting HIV, like Magic Johnson.

Six days of my creation had to relax on the Sabbath
It took me six days to create this masterpiece, and I had to rest on the seventh day, in keeping with the tradition of the Sabbath.

Remember asking certain niggas to past me a package
I remember asking some people to give me drugs, which was a mistake.

I was blind moving ass backwards
I was ignorant and moving in the wrong direction.

But you can bet it was the grind that made the cash massive
It was hard work and dedication that led to my financial success.

Back on my feet, accapella used rap to no beats
I'm back on track, and I'm able to rap without the use of music or a beat.

On the run, dun, was the first one to clap at police
I had to flee from the law at one point, and I was the first to fire shots at police.

I ever saw, can never catch me in the presents of flaws
I'm always on my game and keep my flaws hidden from view.

Push the Accord in '94, Mack11 in the board
I drove an Accord in 1994, but now I own a Mack11 firearm which I keep in my car.

Who want to bring it? Since Nas, niggas swore I was Queensbridge
I'm not afraid of anyone who wants to start trouble. Since collaborating with Nas, people have thought I'm from Queensbridge.

That's surprising from the wise I was taught to be lenient
It's surprising that people think I'm from Queensbridge, given that I was taught to be gentle and forgiving.

Move in silence, my moms claimed my music was violent
I try to keep a low profile and not draw attention to myself. My mother thinks my music is too violent.

Had to school her, let her know that I'm a user of talents
I had to explain to my mother that I'm using my talents in rap to make a living and provide for myself and my family.

Many faces, Gucci sneakers with the skinny laces
I wear many different masks and have many different personas. I like to wear Gucci sneakers with skinny laces.

Fendi sweats and Begets all up in the bracelets
I like to wear Fendi sweatpants and Begets bracelets.

Welcome me home, huh
I'm back in the game, and I hope you'll welcome me back with open arms.