I'm Back
Az Izz Lyrics

Spirit of Marcus Garvey, Farad Muhammad
AZ identifies himself as a follower of Marcus Garvey, Farad Muhammad and other influential leaders who represent his cultural, social, and religious beliefs.

Medgar Evars and Bob Marley, I'm God-Body
AZ pays his respects to other great leaders like Medgar Evars and Bob Marley, and declares himself as a divine being.

The scripture says Allah's inside me, show love
AZ believes that God is within him and tries to spread love and positivity to others.

I was hugged by the arms of Gandhi, gave me my strength
AZ uses Gandhi's philosophy to empower himself and encourage peace.

You could tell somebody raised me with sense
AZ credits his upbringing to someone who taught him values and principles.

We all need somethin to help us through our daily events
AZ acknowledges that everyone needs some kind of support and inspiration in their daily lives.

Bear with me; the toughest niggaz tear quickly
AZ warns others to be patient with him because even the strongest people can break down sometimes.

No lie - pops still cry and he near fifty - freedom or death
AZ reflects on his father's emotions and refers to the slogan of the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya, which sought 'freedom or death.'

I give niggaz a reason to sweat, there's no test
AZ asserts his dominance in the rap game and says he's untouchable.

Verbally it's like I'm seen as the best, who want to try me?
AZ claims to be the best rapper and challenges anyone who thinks they can top him.

(Yeahhhhhhh, yeah-e-yeah.. I'm back!)
This is a chorus line that repeats throughout the song, representing AZ's comeback and return to hip-hop.

Sent to express grace
AZ believes he was born to spread grace and positivity in the rap world.

separate the weaker niggaz is the best way, fuck how y'all feel
AZ believes that separating himself from weaker rappers is the best way to keep his reputation and doesn't care about their feelings.

y'all cowards now fuckin with real
AZ warns his opposition that they're dealing with a real, fearless rapper.

I return like McGrady got caught with a pill, let's get it poppin
AZ uses basketball player Tracy McGrady's drug scandal as a metaphor for his return and wants to get the party started.

I move like a nigga coppin
AZ moves carefully and cautiously, like someone who's buying drugs in the street.

I know the stress from the streets when I was diddy-boppin
AZ reflects on his past life of dancing and how it exposed him to the harsh realities of street life.

Playin the corners face to face with the faces of mourners
AZ confronts the death and sadness that he witnessed while living in tough neighborhoods.

It's hard to trace the informers until it's too late, Jake (?)
AZ is aware that there are snitches or informers within the streets, but sometimes their identities are only discovered when it's too late to avoid trouble with the law.

The focus is back, I play a part in this culture of rap
AZ is back and motivated, ready to contribute to the hip-hop culture.

Bought some whips so I relate on how these vultures attack
AZ refers to purchasing cars or whips, which are coveted by vultures or opportunistic people in the rap game.

Flippin and runnin, double-park, rippin up summons
AZ describes his risky maneuvers on the streets, like flipping drugs and running from the police.

How many niggaz hittin twin sisters and flippin they cousins?
AZ questions the morality and decency of some of his fellow rappers and their scandals or secrets.

Call it finesse, the game give it all I possess
AZ refers to the art of finesse or smooth maneuvering, which he uses to navigate the hip-hop industry.

Nothin changed, I'ma ball to the death
AZ asserts that despite any changes or obstacles, he will remain a prominent rapper until he dies.

Show these cats how we do this here nigga
El Shaber encourages AZ to showcase his talents and make his mark in the rap world.

I'm like a, rose in the desert but how can one grow without rain?
El Shaber likens himself to a rose in the desert, which needs nourishment and support to thrive.

How can one experience happiness without pain?
El Shaber believes that suffering or hardship is essential to appreciate happiness or joy.

And how could I fall to the violence of hell and still remain sane?
El Shaber reflects on how he has coped with violence and negativity in his life without losing his mind or sanity.

And how could I still remain on top of my game?
El Shaber questions how he can remain successful and thrive despite difficulties or challenges.

When both the black and white devils seek the power to rebel
El Shaber refers to the divisive forces of racism that try to turn people against each other.

Seek to defy my radiance, I shift gears to another level
El Shaber is determined to rise above the negativity and shine brighter and harder.

I'm focused, but it's like I'm playin a cold hand of spades
El Shaber is serious and determined, but sometimes life throws him a difficult or unfavorable hand.

I got a lot of hearts, but these fools tryin to cut me
El Shaber has many admirers or supporters, but there are also those who try to bring him down or stop him.

and I'm tired of these jokers
El Shaber is fed up with the naysayers and detractors in his life.

Vengeance is mine, I plague the whole planet with locusts
El Shaber takes matters into his own hands and seeks revenge or justice against those who wronged him, using a biblical reference to locust plagues.

I survived the mayhem, my advantage I've been the brokest
El Shaber reflects on his own survival in a tumultuous situation and how it's made him resilient and resourceful.

I wasn't drugged and inhaled by all the smokers
El Shaber didn't succumb to the temptations or negative influences of those around him.

Then I became the love absorbed by all the cultures
El Shaber gained love and appreciation from people of all cultures and backgrounds.

I can't trust women because my heart was scorned
El Shaber has trust issues with women because he's been hurt in the past.

It's hard to trust yo' comrades, when yo' heart was torn
El Shaber has a hard time trusting his friends or allies because of emotional trauma.

One-nine-seven-oh the God was born..
El Shaber was born in 1970, and he refers to himself as a divine being or God.