Wishful Thinking
Big Pun feat. Kool G. Rap Fat Joe & B Real Lyrics


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What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
Once you rule the world every girl will want to be with you
First I get the money then I get the power
B-Real of the hill eliminate the guitars

Thinkin' of takin' a plane
To take a flight out to the red light
And smuggle 10 pounds of weed
Make it home tonight
Be the number 1 smuggler in the area
Got enough weed to fill up and air craft carrier
Erb slanger, Hasila Incorporated
State to state and over seas gettin' faded
Buddah king had seen the green proton
I'm bringing it on right back home to Don
Many different strains of erb in my brain
I'm slippin' through customs in my hydro plane
Skunk and the one chocolate ty bud
Niggas lets get high in the sky hit the blunts
And the bongs, fill up the lungs, niggas don't stop
Fools get sprung when they get there smoked up for crops
Like gettin' props, where all the soldiers in the board
Yo what would you do if the world was yours.

What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
First I get the money then I get the power
Joey crack twist the caps enemy's I devour

Yo it's only a dream 16 battin' Beamers and Benz's
Lying penance with diamonds ill as lacin' in a face with avengances
Having blocks on in the lava parts dome
My mankind with crime is how you shine if you can't rhyme
Dime droppers will give ya fad time if you sleep
But momma single be mastera heater on city streets
In the east I be known as Don Cartegena
Claimin' the ? like ?
Lacin' the china with Menida
To seller need repeater or be a leader
Like a preacher or presume a steeper
Peep the shit that I be on, sippin' Don
Until I'm drunk with a million in my trunk like Nikki Vons
Come on I be the top extortionist
Adopt adopted foster kids right out the mothafuckin' orphanage
Yea, I do it for the youth, I'm livin' proof
All my peeps in the streets know I speak the truth.

What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
First ya get the money then you get the power
G Rap bustin' the gats slangin' last by every hour

No doubt,
I be the crime story of all ghetto territory's
Soldiers at war be blowin' up niggas like glory
With pharmaceutical lavatory's
Major to chemistry, PHD in streetology
Degree in drug industry
Combinin' HยฒO with matter from crack batter
Rest it through molecules scatter
Launchin' rockets to make the pocket fatter
Mind bitin' an arm starts a crime
G equals and MC dat ain't near the square son I gets mine
But yo the kill the fill with force fields and shields
And holy steel, a nigga keep it real
You know the deal, if the stakes ain't to high for me to grab
I got's to have, stack all the cabbage
From constructin' a drug traffic
Police a jam me in try to find a new pot to frame me in
Armenians so I resort the evil thoughts like Damien
This flame of fury to the D-A and the jury
A hundred grand the judges hammer slams I'm a free man.

What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
First ya get the money then you get the power
Big Pun's the same son bustin' my guns for the Dollars

Yo, I'm walkin' waters
Spit fire and shit Hรคagen-Dazs
Idolize no man like Conan and stand beside the guards
Be larger than life, twice as nice as ya idol
Pump you with pride, then guide you str8 to hell like the bible
I'm lible to start manipulatin' minds infiltratin' clown
'm out the pitfalls of life entice with nickle plated nine
It seems every time I'm dream I'm in a nightmare of fiend
Livin' a world of mothers and queens and men would fight fare
(Hell Yea!) I wish I could, I wish I could
Never forget this whole damn world ain't shit I'm just a hood
Yo I change my life make my wife and get the chance for the pain
And physical abuse, give her back her best years
Grab my chest hairs, pound my fist on the hard cement
Spark the scent, and cloud the sky till my heart's content
Repent and vow she be forgiven
How could we be proud to live in a world




Which condemns man, child, to women
Child to women.

Overall Meaning

The song "Wishful Thinking" by Big Pun, Kool G. Rap, Fat Joe and B Real is a fantasy of what the rappers would do if they had unlimited power and money. They speak about smuggling 10 pounds of weed and becoming the number one smuggler in the area. They also talk about ruling the world, having women desire them, and being able to manipulate minds.


B Real mentions eliminating guitars, indicating his dislike for rock music. Fat Joe raps about being the top extortionist and helping the youth. Kool G. Rap talks about blowing up people along with pharmaceutical laboratories while Big Pun speaks of walking on water, being larger than life and his desire to change his life and make amends for his past.


Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of what could be accomplished with unlimited power and money, but also the dangers and consequences that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
If you had the ability to do things that seem impossible, what actions would you take?


Once you rule the world every girl will want to be with you
If you become a powerful figure, women will desire to be in a relationship with you


First I get the money then I get the power
My first priority is to acquire wealth, which will ultimately grant me influence and control


B-Real of the hill eliminate the guitars
B-Real, the prominent figure, will remove any competition or obstacles


Thinkin' of takin' a plane
Contemplating the idea of boarding an aircraft


To take a flight out to the red light
To travel to a district known for its vibrant nightlife and illicit activities


And smuggle 10 pounds of weed
Engaging in the illegal act of transporting and concealing a significant amount of marijuana


Make it home tonight
Successfully returning home without being caught or facing any consequences


Be the number 1 smuggler in the area
Achieving the top position as a drug smuggler in a specific region


Got enough weed to fill up an aircraft carrier
Possessing an abundant quantity of marijuana that could fill an entire aircraft carrier


Erb slanger, Hasila Incorporated
Operating as a seller of high-quality marijuana, under the name of Hasila Incorporated


State to state and over seas gettin' faded
Travelling across different states and even to foreign countries while consuming marijuana and experiencing its effects


Buddah king had seen the green proton
A reference to being in a state of heightened euphoria while under the influence of marijuana


I'm bringing it on right back home to Don
Bringing the marijuana back to the community and distributing it among the locals


Many different strains of erb in my brain
Having knowledge and familiarity with various types of marijuana


I'm slippin' through customs in my hydro plane
Passing through customs undetected using a method involving a watercraft associated with the cultivation of marijuana


Skunk and the one chocolate ty bud
Referring to specific strains of marijuana known for their distinct qualities, including the strong odor of skunk and the taste of chocolate


Niggas lets get high in the sky hit the blunts
Encouraging others to consume marijuana and experience its effects while in the air


And the bongs, fill up the lungs, niggas don't stop
Continuously inhaling marijuana smoke from bongs to fully saturate one's lungs


Fools get sprung when they get there smoked up for crops
Individuals become infatuated or enamored when they experience the effects of marijuana cultivated for mass production


Like gettin' props, where all the soldiers in the board
Receiving recognition and praise, as if one is a soldier on the battlefield


Yo what would you do if the world was yours
Hypothetically, how would you act if you possessed complete control and authority over the entire world?


Yo it's only a dream 16 battin' Beamers and Benz's
Acknowledging that the lavish lifestyle described is merely a fantasy, with possessions such as BMWs and Mercedes-Benz cars


Lying penance with diamonds ill as lacin' in a face with avengances
Fabricating stories and embellishments about owning expensive diamonds, projecting an image of vengeance and intimidation


Having blocks on in the lava parts dome
Wearing luxurious jewelry, specifically necklaces, designed with intricate patterns and embellishments


My mankind with crime is how you shine if you can't rhyme
Achieving fame and recognition through criminal activities when one lacks the skill to excel in the rap industry


Dime droppers will give ya fad time if you sleep
Individuals involved in small-time drug dealing will expose and incriminate you if you are not vigilant or alert


But momma single be mastera heater on city streets
A reference to a mother figure who is skilled and adept at handling firearms while operating within urban environments


In the east I be known as Don Cartegena
In the eastern region, I am recognized and respected as a powerful figure named Don Cartegena


Claimin' the ? like ?
Asserting control and dominion over a certain territory, similar to the way a king or ruler would


Lacin' the china with Menida
Enhancing the quality of fine porcelain dishes with the addition of luxury items, such as jewelry or valuable substances


To seller need repeater or be a leader
To succeed as a drug dealer, one must possess a reliable network of distribution or possess exceptional leadership qualities


Like a preacher or presume a steeper
Drawing a comparison between a drug dealer and a preacher, both possessing influence and the ability to guide others


Peep the shit that I be on, sippin' Don
Taking notice of the lifestyle and activities in which I engage, including consuming high-quality alcoholic beverages


Until I'm drunk with a million in my trunk like Nikki Vons
Continuing to drink alcohol excessively until intoxication is reached, while also carrying a significant amount of money in the trunk of my vehicle, similar to the famous Nikki Vons


Come on I be the top extortionist
Acknowledging that I hold the highest position as someone who obtains money or property through coercion or intimidation


Adopt adopted foster kids right out the mothafuckin' orphanage
Supporting and providing for children who are without parents by adopting them or acting as a foster parent


Yea, I do it for the youth, I'm livin' proof
Stating that the motivation behind my actions, such as adopting children, is to positively impact and serve as an example for the younger generation


All my peeps in the streets know I speak the truth
Maintaining a reputation for being honest and truthful among my acquaintances and associates in the urban community


No doubt,
Undoubtedly


I be the crime story of all ghetto territory's
My life and actions serve as a notorious example within neighborhoods plagued by crime and poverty


Soldiers at war be blowin' up niggas like glory
Comparable to soldiers engaged in combat, individuals involved in criminal activities are eliminating their rivals with great force and aggression


With pharmaceutical lavatory's
Using locations associated with drug production and distribution to carry out criminal activities


Major to chemistry, PHD in streetology
Possessing an extensive knowledge and understanding of drug chemistry, as well as being highly educated in the field of street life and criminality


Degree in drug industry
Having expertise and qualifications in the realm of drug trafficking


Combinin' HยฒO with matter from crack batter
Mixing water (HยฒO) with the substances derived from processing crack cocaine


Rest it through molecules scatter
Distributing and spreading the processed drugs throughout the market by breaking them down into smaller units


Launchin' rockets to make the pocket fatter
Employing high-speed transportation methods to increase profits and generate more income


Mind bitin' an arm starts a crime
Being mentally prepared and willing to engage in criminal activities, even if it involves acts of violence or harm against others


G equals and MC dat ain't near the square son I gets mine
I am an incredibly gifted and talented MC (rapper) who cannot be compared to anyone, and I am determined to achieve success and acquire wealth


But yo the kill the fill with force fields and shields
Taking actions to protect oneself and prevent adversaries from causing harm, utilizing various forms of protection


And holy steel, a nigga keep it real
Referring to possessing firearms, which serve as a means of maintaining authenticity and credibility


You know the deal, if the stakes ain't to high for me to grab
Indicating a willingness to engage in illegal or risky activities, as long as the potential gain outweighs the potential consequences


I got's to have, stack all the cabbage
I must acquire and accumulate a significant amount of money


From constructin' a drug traffic
Generating income by organizing and managing the distribution of illegal substances


Police a jam me in try to find a new pot to frame me in
Law enforcement officers constantly attempting to incriminate and falsely accuse me of engaging in illegal activities


Armenians so I resort the evil thoughts like Damien
Facing oppression and adversity, resulting in the emergence of wicked and sinister thoughts, reminiscent of the fictional character Damien from The Omen


This flame of fury to the D-A and the jury
Expressing intense anger and hostility towards both the district attorney (D-A) and the members of the jury involved in criminal proceedings


A hundred grand the judges hammer slams I'm a free man
If I am able to pay a substantial amount of money, the judge will rule in my favor and I will be acquitted of all charges


Yo I'm walkin' waters
Metaphorically moving through life with a certain level of ease and invincibility


Spit fire and shit Hรคagen-Dazs
Delivering powerful and intense lyrics, comparable to spitting fire, while simultaneously enjoying the luxurious and indulgent pleasures of life represented by Hรคagen-Dazs ice cream


Idolize no man like Conan and stand beside the guards
Having no idols or figures to worship, instead positioning oneself alongside formidable and powerful individuals, similar to Conan the Barbarian standing alongside his fellow warriors


Be larger than life, twice as nice as ya idol
Exuding a larger-than-life presence and personality, surpassing the qualities and achievements of one's own idols


Pump you with pride, then guide you str8 to hell like the bible
Boosting one's ego and instilling a false sense of confidence, only to lead them towards negative and destructive outcomes, similar to the path described in religious texts such as the Bible


I'm lible to start manipulatin' minds infiltratin' clown
Having the potential to mentally control and influence others, while secretly infiltrating and undermining those who oppose


'm out the pitfalls of life entice with nickle plated nine
Escaping and avoiding the difficulties and challenges of life, while using a weapon (nickel-plated nine) to entice and intimidate others


It seems every time I'm dream I'm in a nightmare of fiend
Whenever I attempt to envision a better future, it seemingly transforms into a chaotic and distressing reality involving drug addicts


Livin' a world of mothers and queens and men would fight fare
Existing in a society where women possess significant influence and power, causing men to compete and struggle for their attention and favor


(Hell Yea!) I wish I could, I wish I could
Expressing a strong desire and longing for the ability to achieve the hypothetical scenarios and lifestyles described


Never forget this whole damn world ain't shit I'm just a hood
Despite any illusions or aspirations, recognizing that the world remains cruel and oppressive, and that one's own identity is rooted in their impoverished and disadvantaged upbringing


Yo I change my life make my wife and get the chance for the pain
Committing to transforming one's life, finding a life partner, and seeking an opportunity to escape the hardships and sufferings experienced


And physical abuse, give her back her best years
Returning to one's wife and providing her with a better quality of life, compensating for the physical harm and emotional trauma she endured


Grab my chest hairs, pound my fist on the hard cement
Symbolically demonstrating strength and determination by grasping one's own chest hair and striking the ground with a clenched fist, signifying resilience and perseverance


Spark the scent, and cloud the sky till my heart's content
Igniting the scent of marijuana, resulting in the smoke filling the air until one is completely satisfied and content


Repent and vow she be forgiven
Feeling remorse and seeking forgiveness for one's past actions, specifically in relation to mistreating one's wife


How could we be proud to live in a world
Questioning how anyone could find pride or satisfaction in existing within a world filled with injustice and suffering


Which condemns man, child, to women
Highlighting the oppressive systems and societal biases that marginalize and exploit individuals based on their gender or age


Child to women
Specifically emphasizing the vulnerability and mistreatment of children and women in society




Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSEPH CARTAGENA, CHRISTOPHER RIOS, RODNEY LEMAY, LOUIS FREESE, NATHANIEL THOMAS WILSON

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Eyao Pantah!

[Hook]
[Fat Joe] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Kool G Rap] Once you rule the world every girl will want to be with you
[Big Pun] First I get the money then I get the power
[B-Real] B-Real love to kill, eliminatin' the cops

[Verse 1: B-Real]
Thinkin' of takin' a plane
To take a flight out to the red light
And smuggle ten pounds of weed
Make it home tonight
Be the number one smuggler in the area
Got enough weight to fill up an aircraft carrier
Herb slanger, Hasila Incorporated
State to state and overseas gettin' faded
The Buddha king had seen the green proton
I'm bringing it on right back home to Don
Many different strains of herb in my brain
I'm slippin' through customs in my hydro plane
Skunk and the one Chocolate Thai bud
Niggas, let's get high in the sky, hit the blunts
And the bongs fill up the lungs, niggas don't stop
Fools get sprung when they get to smoke up the crops
I give props for all the soldiers in the war
Yo, what would you do if the world was yours

[Hook]
[Kool G Rap] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Big Pun] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[B-Real] First I get the money then I get the power
[Fat Joe] Joey crack twistin' caps, enemies I devour

[Verse 2: Fat Joe]
It was only a dream, 16 battin' Beamers and Benz's
Lying pendants with diamonds ill as lacin' in a face with a vengeance
Having blocks on in the livest parts dome
My mankind with crime is how you shine if you can't rhyme
Dime droppers will give your fad time if you sleep
But my mistake will be mastering heat on city streets
And in the east I be known as Don Cartegena
Claimin' the throne like Calderon in this heron arena
Lacin' the china with Menida
This felony repeater will be a leader
Like a preacher but so much deeper
Peep the shit that I be on, sippin' Don
Until I'm drunk with a million in my trunk like Nicky Barnes
Come on, I be the top extortionist
Adopt a dozen foster kids right out the motherfuckin' orphanage
Yea, I do it for the youth, I'm livin' proof
All my peeps on the streets know I speak the truth

[Hook]
[Big Pun] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[B-Real] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[Fat Joe] First you get the money then you get the power
[Kool G Rap] G Rap bustin' the gats and slangin' last by the hour

[Verse 3: Kool G Rap]
No doubt, I be the crime story of all ghetto territories
Soldiers at war be blowin' up niggas like Glory
With pharmaceutical lavatories
Majored in chemistry, PhD in streetology
Degree in drug industry
Combinin' Hโ‚‚O with matter from crack batter
Residue molecules scatter
Launchin' rockets to make the pocket fatter
Mind brighter than Einstein's for crime
G equals the MC that ain't near the square, son I gets mine
But yo the kill will fill with force fields and shields
And holy steel, a nigga keep it real, you know the deal
If the stakes ain't too high for me to grab it
I gots to have it, stack all the cabbage
From conducting a drug traffic
Police'll chain me and tryna find a new plot to frame me in
They rein me in so I resort to evil thoughts like Damien
Display my fury to the DA and the jury
One hundred grand, the judge's hammer slams, I'm a free man

[Hook]
[B-Real] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Fat Joe] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[Kool G Rap] First you get the money then you get the power
[Big Pun] Big Pun's the same son, bustin' my guns for the dollars

[Verse 4: Big Pun]
Yo, I walk on water, spit fire and shit Hรคagen-Dazs
Idolize no man like Conan and stand beside the gods
Be larger than life, twice as nice as your idol
Pump you with pride, then guide you straight to hell like the Bible
I'm liable to start manipulatin' minds, infiltrate and climb
Out the pitfalls of life, entice with nickle plated nine
It seems every time I dream I'm in a nightmare
I fiend to live in a world where mothers and queens of men would fight fair
[Fat Joe:] Hell Yea!
I wish I could, I wish I could
Never forget this whole damn world ain't shit, not just the hood
Yo, I'd change my life, make my wife forget the tears from the pain and physical abuse
Give her back her best years
Grab my chest hairs, pound my fist on the hard cement
Spark the scent, and cloud the sky to my heart's content
Repent if thou shall be forgiven
How could we be proud to live in a world
Which condemns man, child, and woman?
Child and woman



nomar manuel-munoz

" No doubt,ย 
I be the crime story of all ghetto territory's
Soldiers at war be blowin' up niggas like glory
With pharmaceutical lavatory's Major to chemistry, PHD in streetology
Degree in drug industry"

Fucking barz on barz

* this rap genuis fucking up on one part....i think its laboratories not lavatories....a lavatory is a bathroom...that wudnt make sense*



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Eyao Pantah!

[Hook]
[Fat Joe] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Kool G Rap] Once you rule the world every girl will want to be with you
[Big Pun] First I get the money then I get the power
[B-Real] B-Real love to kill, eliminatin' the cops

[Verse 1: B-Real]
Thinkin' of takin' a plane
To take a flight out to the red light
And smuggle ten pounds of weed
Make it home tonight
Be the number one smuggler in the area
Got enough weight to fill up an aircraft carrier
Herb slanger, Hasila Incorporated
State to state and overseas gettin' faded
The Buddha king had seen the green proton
I'm bringing it on right back home to Don
Many different strains of herb in my brain
I'm slippin' through customs in my hydro plane
Skunk and the one Chocolate Thai bud
Niggas, let's get high in the sky, hit the blunts
And the bongs fill up the lungs, niggas don't stop
Fools get sprung when they get to smoke up the crops
I give props for all the soldiers in the war
Yo, what would you do if the world was yours

[Hook]
[Kool G Rap] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Big Pun] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[B-Real] First I get the money then I get the power
[Fat Joe] Joey crack twistin' caps, enemies I devour

[Verse 2: Fat Joe]
It was only a dream, 16 battin' Beamers and Benz's
Lying pendants with diamonds ill as lacin' in a face with a vengeance
Having blocks on in the livest parts dome
My mankind with crime is how you shine if you can't rhyme
Dime droppers will give your fad time if you sleep
But my mistake will be mastering heat on city streets
And in the east I be known as Don Cartegena
Claimin' the throne like Calderon in this heron arena
Lacin' the china with Menida
This felony repeater will be a leader
Like a preacher but so much deeper
Peep the shit that I be on, sippin' Don
Until I'm drunk with a million in my trunk like Nicky Barnes
Come on, I be the top extortionist
Adopt a dozen foster kids right out the motherfuckin' orphanage
Yea, I do it for the youth, I'm livin' proof
All my peeps on the streets know I speak the truth

[Hook]
[Big Pun] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[B-Real] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[Fat Joe] First you get the money then you get the power
[Kool G Rap] G Rap bustin' the gats and slangin' last by the hour

[Verse 3: Kool G Rap]
No doubt, I be the crime story of all ghetto territories
Soldiers at war be blowin' up niggas like Glory
With pharmaceutical lavatories
Majored in chemistry, PhD in streetology
Degree in drug industry
Combinin' Hโ‚‚O with matter from crack batter
Residue molecules scatter
Launchin' rockets to make the pocket fatter
Mind brighter than Einstein's for crime
G equals the MC that ain't near the square, son I gets mine
But yo the kill will fill with force fields and shields
And holy steel, a nigga keep it real, you know the deal
If the stakes ain't too high for me to grab it
I gots to have it, stack all the cabbage
From conducting a drug traffic
Police'll chain me and tryna find a new plot to frame me in
They rein me in so I resort to evil thoughts like Damien
Display my fury to the DA and the jury
One hundred grand, the judge's hammer slams, I'm a free man

[Hook]
[B-Real] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Fat Joe] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[Kool G Rap] First you get the money then you get the power
[Big Pun] Big Pun's the same son, bustin' my guns for the dollars

[Verse 4: Big Pun]
Yo, I walk on water, spit fire and shit Hรคagen-Dazs
Idolize no man like Conan and stand beside the gods
Be larger than life, twice as nice as your idol
Pump you with pride, then guide you straight to hell like the Bible
I'm liable to start manipulatin' minds, infiltrate and climb
Out the pitfalls of life, entice with nickle plated nine
It seems every time I dream I'm in a nightmare
I fiend to live in a world where mothers and queens of men would fight fair
[Fat Joe:] Hell Yea!
I wish I could, I wish I could
Never forget this whole damn world ain't shit, not just the hood
Yo, I'd change my life, make my wife forget the tears from the pain and physical abuse
Give her back her best years
Grab my chest hairs, pound my fist on the hard cement
Spark the scent, and cloud the sky to my heart's content
Repent if thou shall be forgiven
How could we be proud to live in a world
Which condemns man, child, and woman?
Child and woman

Jon Michael

He had so many but this is Pun's greatest verse ever to me. He poured his soul out, especially the line about his wife

91Definite

Mic Chael that shit really hit me. I wished he did what he said on that song to his life of treating his wife better. If he only got the help he needed he would still be here ๐Ÿ˜”. #ripbigpun

Jus

such a classic track. everyone snaps on this ...G Rap and Pun still the show though

ASSman

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Facts

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Anthony Mcmillan

I used to write rhymes to this song and beat. Such raw lyrical energy all the MC's have! Fat Joe was incredibly lucky to have Pun as friend and labelmate. If Pun was still here he'd rap alongside his son still crushing the competition.

Mist

Big Punโ€™s flow on his verse is just insane.

RJ MacReady

You can have any track running in the background while youre doing something else, but you can be goddamn sure that if g rap is on that track you will pay attention the second he gets on the mic. I was zonin out to this banger at work. But when g rap came I was oh shit whats happenin now

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