The Train
Big Boi Feat. Khujo Goodie Lyrics

We go through this everyday
The act of lying and making up stories is something we do on a regular basis

Adding more to the story trying to make it more interesting
We embellish and exaggerate our stories to make them more exciting and entertaining

Lying to yourself like it really happened
We believe our own lies and convince ourselves that they are true

It's like we're riding on a never ending train
This cycle of lies and deception feels like it will never end

Pick a stop (pick a stop), pick a lie (pick a lie)
We can choose where to stop the lies and pick which lie to tell next

Pick a reason to convince 'em that it never happened
We come up with reasons to convince others that our lies are true

I guess nobody cares when we're all laughing
No one cares about the truth as long as everyone is entertained

I think we'll have to save the day
We need to put a stop to these lies and start telling the truth

But not like Captain Save
We don't need a savior, we need to take responsibility for our actions

More like black Captain Kirk, because Big Boi's from some other place
Our perspective and experiences are unique and different from others

Oh way deep in outer space where the freaks are not afraid
Being different and unique is celebrated in our culture

Galaxies of slaves, enter Dungeon Family
The music group Dungeon Family is made up of talented artists but they are still bound by the music industry's systems and institutions

With Outkast, Goodie Mob, & P.A. now were Gnarly like Barkley
The music created by Dungeon Family is edgy and unconventional, like the basketball player Charles Barkley was on the court

Without Harley Davidson, maybe someday you will see
Without relying on outside sources or external factors, we will eventually see the truth and the errors of our ways

Boy, we been done gave you some, the pipe has already been laid,
We have already given you the truth, it's up to you whether or not you want to accept it

Foundation sturdy as ankle weights or shoes of cement
The truth we tell is strong and solid like the foundation of a building or the weights on your ankles

Be ready to sprout them wings or choose to cruise like a fish
Either take flight and embrace the truth or continue to swim around in ignorance like a fish

We wish, but we need to pray, we don't stray away from this
We hope to stay on the right path but acknowledge that we need a higher power to keep us there

Kids, common sense ain't common when your minds trapped in a fence
When we are closed off and narrow-minded, common sense is hard to find

But mines that's intense, hence the way that I spit my shit
Our intensity and passion comes out in our music and the way we perform

'Cause I'm fire breathing (fire breathing) dragon in this bitch
We are powerful and fierce like a dragon

Which is a girl dog, yet a pitfall
Even though it's a female dog, it can still be dangerous or cause problems

For me and y'all, songs found no bombs, but the ones rock
Our music doesn't bring destruction or harm, but it has an impact

It's all wrong
The lies and deception we engage in are morally wrong and harmful

Look up, up and I pray
We look to a higher power for guidance and strength

Channeling that heavenly energy, There's plenty we can say
When we tap into divine energy, we have the power to speak truth and wisdom

But the enemy is winning because your punk ass be afraid
Fear is giving power to those who are against us and our message

But I spray what's on my mind to educate and entertain
Our music educates and entertains through honest expression

KRS, he said it best I learned from listening to these tapes
We learn from other artists and their experiences, like the rapper KRS-One

Before I-iTunes came out and made CDs obsolete
We have been in the music industry for a long time, before technology changed how music is consumed

For Reality TV would seem to be that big mistake
We criticize reality TV for glorifying drama and sensationalism instead of truth and authenticity

And now Big Brother's got these cameras deep in each and every state
The government is watching us and monitoring our every move

While each rapper claims to be the heavyweight
In the music industry, everyone tries to assert themselves as the best

'Cause he mentions cocainia in 'bout everything he makke
Many rappers rely on cliches and stereotypes, like mentioning drugs in their lyrics

And thet why them people try to pin him with that case
This is why some rappers get targeted and accused of criminal activity

'Cause his blow his dixie crystal pistol play was just for play, fake
Many rappers pretend to be involved in criminal activity as a way to seem cool or tough, but it's all fake

Just for play play but got them baybays
This fake image influences and misleads young fans

Believing that bullshit
They believe the lies and perpetuate the cycle of deception

Plus I think I, I think I (He said, he said, he said)
We have conflicting thoughts and feelings, like whether we love or hate this cycle of lies

Sometimes I think I love it (Sometimes I think I love it)
We enjoy the attention and entertainment that comes with lying

And I think it loves me too
We feel validated and accepted when we lie

Sometimes I think I hate it (Sometimes I think I hate)
We feel guilty and ashamed for lying

And I think it hates me too (And I think it hates me too)
We feel like the consequences and negativity that come with lying are weighing us down

Just for play play, got them baybays
Our lies have real consequences and affect innocent people, especially children