When U Need It
B. El Lyrics

When trouble comes knockin' I'll be ready alright
I am prepared to face any challenge and handle it smoothly.

Put my fists up, ready to fight
I am ready to engage in physical combat if necessary.

But I ain't gotta put my fists up every time
I don't always need to resort to violence to handle a situation.

Who needs actions when you got, you got words?
Why engage in physical altercations when one can resolve issues through dialogue.

And I ain't gotta pull the heat like here we go
I am not someone who resorts to using weapons or firearms.

I ain't gotta lose my head like years ago
I'm not someone who easily gets angry and acts impulsively like I might have in the past.

That ain't afraid to get physical
I am not averse to physical confrontation if it becomes necessary.

It's just that I hit harder when I spit on the verse
My words in my music can be more powerful than physical blows.

'Coz I'm a sick spitter, spit so sick that it hurts
My ability to rap or sing lyrics in a powerful way is so strong that it can have a profound impact on people's emotions.

So sick of spittin' I can even spit in reverse
My level of mastery when it comes to rapping or singing is so high that I can even do it backwards.

Still you can step up to my face if that's the way that you feel
Anyone is welcome to challenge me face to face if they desire to.

Throw a punch, I'll throw one back an show you one for real
I am not afraid to defend myself if someone were to attack me physically.

Lost a lot of so-called mates since I signed this record deal
I have lost many acquaintances ever since my career took off.

One more wanker bringin' hate won't matter now I'm payin' bills
I am financially secure and don't care about negative opinions or criticism from anyone.

No stayin' still waitin' for a giro
I am not someone who sits around waiting for welfare checks or handouts.

Feelin' so frustrated I could stab someone in the eye with a biro
Sometimes I feel so angry that it's almost unbearable.

Havin' to drive slow every time I see the 5 0
I have to be cautious and drive slowly whenever I see the police around.

'Coz there's a nine bar of skunk in my trunk an it's lipo
I am carrying a lot of marijuana in my car but fear getting caught with it.

Used to shot the high grade pen
I used to sell really good quality drugs.

So I'm used to cats that beg for scraps
I am familiar with people who are desperate for drugs and who are willing to do anything to get them.

And cat crack that don't make sense
People who are high on drugs often act nonsensical or crazy.

Kai was true due even when you go to great lengths
A friend of mine named Kai has always been loyal to me through thick and thin.

I see through you like glass and fake friends
I can easily tell when someone is not being genuine or sincere with me.

Sticks and stones break bones but what I say'll hurt you worse
The power of my words in my music can be more damaging than physical violence.

Leavin' you feelin' dead an' buried like you're six feet under earth
My lyrics have the power to emotionally devastate someone.

How come I hear you hatin' but I never see you burst
I often hear people talking about hating on me but they never take any action.

You just vex 'coz you just wish you were Ariah
People may be jealous of me or envious of my success.

You can't mix with any people for your set like I can
I am able to mix and collaborate with other artists more easily than some of my rivals.

Pick up a mic hand, set the crowd alight man
I have the talent to rock a crowd and make them go wild when performing on stage.

Shine so fuckin' brightly they think it's day when it's night man
My presence and energy is so strong that it can almost seem like daylight even when it's nighttime.

That's right, man, you can't deny I've got talent
My skills and abilities as an artist are undeniable.

It's jealousy, you only hatin' 'coz you haven't
People who hate on me are just jealous because they lack the same level of talent or success as me.

The more I blow, the more you hate me wiv a passion
The more successful I become, the more people seem to dislike me with a lot of intense emotion.

Now they press on my dick an people follow me like fashion
Now that I'm a successful artist, many people want to be associated with me and gain social status from it.

Well, I don't believe the hype, well that's all it is an nuttin' else
I am not fooled by all the hype and attention that comes with being a successful artist. It doesn't change who I am as a person.

But I don't need the hype the words are right to sell themselves
My music will stand on its own and doesn't need all the extra publicity or promotion.

'Coz the words are written from the heart that's why they're felt
My lyrics come from a genuine place and resonate with people on an emotional level.

And you'll be eatin' yours, an mine are flyin' off the shelf
My music will continue to be successful and popular while those who hate on me will be left with nothing.

I'd rather merk mans lyrically, spray them wiv spit from my tongue
I would rather defeat my enemies with the power of my lyrics than actually harm them physically.

Than goin' on a killin' spree and livin' life on the run
I will not resort to violent or criminal activity to solve my problems.

Even if sometimes I do feel like gettin' a gun
Despite my resolve to avoid violence, sometimes I do feel tempted to take more drastic action.

And runnin' up on everyone who hated me from day one
I may feel the impulse to confront and take revenge on those who have hated on me since the beginning of my career.

But what's the point in that? It's ironic where the point be at
I recognize the futility of resorting to violence and finding a resolution in that way would be pointless.

Haters from the heart, still the head is where I point the gat
I may feel a lot of anger and hurt from people who hate on me, but I know it's not worth it to resort to violence.

Imagine how your face looks as I cock it back
I may feel tempted to physically harm someone who has wronged me, but I know it's not worth it.

Pull the trigger, imagine how your face looks after that
I am not someone who would resort to using a weapon to take someone's life.

But it ain't worth it, bro, hey yo, I ain't thick
Using violence is not a worthwhile solution to any problem and I'm not stupid enough to think that it is.

Even though I hear it teens say it too much, it makes me sick
Even though I hear a lot of young people using violent or aggressive language, it is not something I agree with or condone.

Come across so many fools don't make me wanna switch
Even though I have encountered many foolish or aggressive people, it has not changed who I am as a person.

I won't ruin my career just because you said some shit
I will not let negative opinions or criticism from others affect who I am or ruin my career.

I'll dead you quick, on the mics if you keep on beefin'
I am confident in my abilities as a musician and can easily defeat someone who tries to beef with me in a rap battle.

Think you're gettin' to me, na blood you ain't even
Despite any attempts to get to me, I am not easily affected by other people's opinions or attitudes.

I'm a leave it so I maintain a cool balance
I will not let myself get too emotional or reactive, but instead maintain a cool and balanced demeanor.

And you mean nuttin' to me that's poor balance
I don't let other people's opinions or feelings about me impact my own sense of self-worth or balance in my life.

You got, you got, you got, you, you got
Repetition of the phrase "you got" serves as a refrain or repeated phrase throughout the song.