HIP HOP
Bizarre Lyrics

Hip hop, (hip hop) That's the way of life
Hip hop is a lifestyle and culture that I embrace

If you think you're nice, then go grab the mic
If you believe in your skills, prove it on the microphone

Let me tell you my story, cause everybody got one
I want to share my personal experiences, as everyone has their own unique story

Grab the pen and pad, and start to jot some
Take a pen and notebook to start writing and expressing yourself

Always told myself, that I would never be losin
I made a promise to myself to never give up or fail

Man, I ain't have no hood, my mother was always movin
I didn't have a stable neighborhood growing up as my mother frequently moved

From Detroit to Texas, Texas to Detroit
We moved back and forth between Detroit and Texas

Goddamn, mama, what's the point?
I questioned my mother's motive behind constantly moving

So I would go in my room and pack my little bags
To cope, I would pack my belongings in anticipation of another move

Jump in the truck, with my step-dad
I would travel in the truck with my stepfather during these moves

When I was 10 years old, I started to feel the hunger
At a young age, I developed a strong desire to succeed in hip hop

Got a little older, then the force got stronger
As I matured, my passion for hip hop grew more intense

And me and my rap partner wasn't seein' eye to eye
My musical collaborator and I had disagreements and conflicts

So we picked up and started a group with some other guys
We decided to form a new group with different members

From the hip hop Shop to Maurice Malone
I went from performing in local hip hop venues to collaborating with Maurice Malone, a renowned figure in the industry

Ten years later, I'm still in the zone
Even after a decade, I'm still dedicated and focused on my career

7 Mile and Foyer where a star was born
My journey started in the neighborhood of 7 Mile and Foyer, where my talent blossomed

United we stand, divided we swore (D12!)
When we came together as a group (D12), we were strong, but as tensions arose, we faced internal conflicts

Bitch, I was homeless, I slept in a jar
I experienced periods of homelessness and had to sleep in cramped spaces

And Dirty Management, I wish y'all the best
I have well wishes for the former management, despite the challenges we faced

But me and my niggas had to do what's best, it was a mess
My friends and I had to make difficult decisions for our own benefit, even though it caused turmoil

All them taxes and accounts
Dealing with taxes and financial matters

Checks started to bounce, niggas couldn't by an ounce
Financial difficulties led to bounced checks and inability to afford even a small amount of drugs

And now that we platinum, they diss our name
Even though we achieved success, some still criticize and disrespect us

Like we won't go the car and get them things
Implying that we won't resort to violence if necessary

And beef, sometimes you don't have a choice
Conflict and confrontation can arise unexpectedly in the music industry

From the fight with Whitey Ford to the Beastie Boys
Referencing past disputes with Whitey Ford (Eminem's alter ego) and the Beastie Boys

To the Ja Rules, Benzinos, and the niggas in the club
Naming other artists who have been involved in conflicts or controversies

To the E Dubbs and niggas that you ain't heard of
Referring to lesser-known individuals who have also caused issues

And man, I don't know how to use a gun
I confess that I lack knowledge or experience in handling firearms

But I'll learn quick if the fuckin' beef come
If faced with a dangerous situation, I will quickly adapt and defend myself if necessary

{gun sprays}
Implied sound effect of a gun firing, representing the potential violence that could occur

Man, I thought this was supposed to be hip hop, hip hop
I question the violent and confrontational nature of some aspects of hip hop culture

I'd rather be fishin' in flip flops, flip flops
Metaphorically, I would prefer to engage in peaceful and relaxing activities instead of participating in conflicts

Or cross over to country like Kid Rock, and I
I entertain the idea of pursuing a different genre like country music, similar to what Kid Rock did

Can't see no country singers beefin' over some guitar
Contrasting the lack of hostility in country music compared to the rivalries in hip hop

Riff to Willie Nelson lifted from Bob Seeger
Referring to taking inspiration from one artist's style and incorporating it into your own

When I was younger I was so eager
In my youth, I had a strong desire for success in music

To have a gun, I would do the same
I used to believe that owning a gun would provide a sense of security

Couldn't wait to get to the shootin' range
I was excited to go to a firing range and practice shooting

Me and my man Goofy Gary just tryna let loose some steam
My friend and I wanted to release stress and tension by shooting firearms

Motherfuckers laughin' cause I couldn't aim
Other people laughed at me because I had poor aim

So I pulled the fuckin' target closer and just shoot the thing
To compensate for my lack of aim, I moved the target closer and fired at it

I used to have this theory, keep three bullets in the gun
I developed a theory that having only three bullets in a firearm was a safer option

It was a mandatory year up here in Michigan
In Michigan, it was required to serve a year in prison for each bullet without a proper license

For each bullet if you got no C-C-W license
A Concealed Carry Weapon license was necessary to possess bullets legally

I tried to apply for one, they said it take 5-6 months
I attempted to obtain a license, but the waiting period was too long

What the fuck am I supposed to do meanwhile when rivals come?
I questioned what I should do to protect myself while facing potential threats

Hide that son of a bitch in the glove box or inside the trunk
I considered hiding the firearm in the car for self-defense purposes

Now back to what my three-bullet theory was
Returning to my previous idea of carrying only three bullets for safety

I'm triple-platinum, I ain't tryna catch no murder 1
Having achieved commercial success, I don't want to be involved in a first-degree murder case

Figured I'd shoot the womb, probably missin' at least one
I thought that shooting someone in a non-fatal area was a safer alternative, but I might still cause harm

But the other one's fuck his shoulder and his knee cap up
Although my aim may be off, the other shots could still cause significant harm to the person

And I'm a say for self-defense how come I had the gun
In a hypothetical situation, I would argue that I possessed the firearm for self-defense purposes

Is because I was at the range, on my way back from
I would claim that I had just been to a shooting range and was returning home

This dude approached me on some bullshit
An individual approached me with disrespectful or confrontational behavior

I'll get a year for each bullet at the most as opposed to
I believed that having a limited number of bullets would result in a less severe punishment compared to a full clip

Havin' a full clip in that
Carrying a magazine with a full complement of bullets

That was my idiotic logic, it was basically for safety
My flawed reasoning was based on the false sense of security and safety that having fewer bullets provided

But it gave me power, and it made me crazy
Having a firearm made me feel empowered, but it also had negative effects on my mental state

And psychotic, I just got retarded
My behavior became irrational and foolish due to the influence of the firearm

Once I got and I thank God it was empty the night I got caught with it
Fortunately, the gun was unloaded when I was apprehended, and I attribute that to divine intervention

What the fuck man, I thought that it was supposed to be
Expressing disappointment and confusion about the violent tendencies often associated with hip hop

Hip hop, hip hop
Reiteration of the title and genre of the song

Hip hop (hip)
Repetition of the term hip hop, emphasizing its significance

Hip hop!
An exclamation to emphasize the importance of hip hop

Sounds like gold, sounds like street, (whoo)
Hip hop has a rich and authentic sound that reflects both opulence and urban reality

Niggas know they gettin' told what they mama did (whoo)
In hip hop, artists often reveal personal stories and experiences, which may include details about their mothers

The rump bumpabumbum in the jeep
Referring to the powerful bass and rhythm of hip hop music, especially when played in a car

These people know what I do with the MPC
Fans and listeners are aware of my skills and creativity in producing music with the MPC, a popular music production tool