Police Came To My Show
Billy Woods Lyrics

Police came to my show tonight
Law enforcement agents arrived at my performance this evening

And I did it up
However, I continued with the show and gave it my all

Paid the cover price soon as I seent em
Upon seeing the police, I immediately handed over the admission fee

I knew something wasn't right
My instincts told me that the presence of the police was unusual or suspicious

Plainclothes but the nose knows
Although they were not in uniform, I could still recognize them as law enforcement officers

Ya boy don't doze
I remain alert and vigilant at all times

No matter how the dro glow, ya boy stay woke
Even if I consume intoxicating substances, I stay aware and conscious

Ain't hard to tell
It's easy to perceive or understand the situation

Empty venue and you gettin
The venue is nearly devoid of attendees and you're receiving

Paid offa door sales drain pale ale 'Mo
The income solely relies on ticket sales, which are insufficient and disappointing

You good to go? Let's get this
Are you ready to leave? Let's conclude this matter

Coffin nailed' top hat and tails
A metaphorical reference to completing a task, dressed in formal attire

Tap shoes case I haveta make bail
Being prepared to post bail in case legal issues arise

They smirk, smilin'
The police officers grin and smirk as if finding amusement in the situation

I'm dialed in on an island
I'm fully focused and absorbed in my performance, despite feeling isolated

Peeling songs, ceiling gone
Delivering my music with intensity, breaking through any limitations

Tour muscles strong
My experience and resilience from touring has strengthened me

People sparse, but they in the palm
Although the audience is small, they are fully engaged and supportive

In the zone
I am in a state of artistic flow and concentration

Inside the park and I made it home
Feeling comfortable and at ease in my creative environment

Cap tipped to the crowd
I acknowledge and show respect to the audience

Whoever knew the lyrics
Expressing gratitude to those who are familiar with and appreciate my songs

And in that spirit, ran back out
Motivated by their support, I returned to the stage

And took a bow
I humbly acknowledged the applause and appreciation

Wanted to know if they got they money worth
Curious about whether the audience felt their money was well spent on the show

Both slipped out after my last verse
Both the police and myself left discreetly after I finished performing

Zero merch sales later, I'm at the bar
Despite not selling any merchandise, I find myself at the bar

Seltzer water, omeprazole chaser
Drinking seltzer water and using omeprazole as a remedy to counteract any potential side effects from medication

Original plan was pay the piper later
Originally, I intended to settle my financial obligations at a later time

But as it turns out he bout his paper
However, it became clear that the piper prioritizes his own financial interests

Promoter insisted one for the road
The promoter urged me to have one last drink before leaving

Thought folks would come out
The promoter expected a larger audience to attend

But you never know
However, predicting the turnout for shows is unpredictable

I replied, 'So it goes'
I responded with an acceptance of the situation, acknowledging its unpredictability

Peace to famous rappers who let
Expressing respect and gratitude to renowned artists who have given me the opportunity to open for them

Me open they shows
Allowing me to perform as their opening act

Green room, green tea, honey in the teaspoon
Enjoying the artist's lounge while savoring a cup of green tea sweetened with honey

Green leaf pruned, rolled and creased
Referring to the process of preparing and consuming marijuana

Fruit and cheese plate, I ate all the dates
Indulging in a platter of fruits and cheese, particularly devouring all the dried dates

Backstage homie like, 'bro that was great'
My friend backstage expressed praise and admiration for my performance

Half my age, trying to trade cassette tapes
A younger individual, half my age, attempting to exchange cassette tapes

I don't even have a cassette player, man
However, I do not possess a device to play cassette tapes

We be gettin' hyped to the
We become excited and energized by the presence and sound of the

Sound of da police
Law enforcement authorities and their actions

The overseer had the right to get ill
Those in positions of power, such as the overseer, are allowed to act aggressively or forcefully

The, the, the right, the right to get ill
Emphasizing the authority and privilege of the overseer to act in a violent manner

Right to get ill, ill, ill
The entitlement to engage in destructive behavior or abuse of power

Get ill
To exhibit aggressive or harmful actions