Cold Blooded
Black Thought Lyrics

Cold-blooded, cold-blooded, hard-core
Intense and ruthless, fiercely dedicated to success and authenticity.

Rough and rugged, rugged and raw
Unrefined and rough, characterized by raw energy and passion.

For you and your-your, for you and your
Devoted to providing for one's self and one's community.

You got the C to the, huh, cold-blooded
The letter 'C' represents Black Thought and his desire for success.

Ain't it, huh, come on, hard-core
Asserting confidence and expressing the unyielding determination to succeed.

My little daughter, started, nursery school
Black Thought is reflecting on his personal life as a father.

Brother Com', gotta make our move through
Black Thought is likely referring to his plans to make a career move or a significant change.

The stylist and violence with vibrance
Black Thought is combining contrasting elements to create clever and powerful art.

The sign of times with rhyme shit is timeless
Black Thought believes that his music is relevant to anyone, anywhere, and anytime.

The mind is a terrible thing to spill
Black Thought is musing on the weight and power of his lyrics.

Rap life's like a dream that seems for real
Black Thought observes how surreal it is to live a life as a famous rapper.

A nigga wake up, superstar, with no acres
Black Thought is acknowledging the temporary nature of celebrity fame and wealth.

After, traveling the world to see paper's just paper
Despite worldly success, Black Thought realizes that money is not what's important in the grand scheme.

Streets take ya, back and forth like a shaker
The streets are unpredictable, and one can never tell which way they will go.

I'm a slave to the rhythm's breaking off
Black Thought is deeply dedicated to the hip hop and rap genres, and relies on them for guidance and inspiration.

I get the job done, but some days I wanna take off
Black Thought balances his work as a rapper with personal feelings of exhaustion and burnout.

D be like, "We ain't got no time for that"
A reference to the urgency and fast-paced nature of Black Thought's work, as indicated by his band members calling him "D".

Questlove said, "We ain't got no time for that"
Another reference to the constant pressure and intensity of working in the music industry, also referencing Questlove, another member of Black Thought's band.

My old bird like, we ain't got no time for that
Black Thought's partner is urging him to focus on his work, and not get sidetracked by personal leisure or relaxation.

So I rhyme when my back hurts
Black Thought is constantly writing and performing, even when he is in physical pain or discomfort.

Play the numbers from my grandmother like Kraftwerk
Black Thought honors his grandmother by incorporating her personal numbers into his music, just as Kraftwerk did with electronic music.

I rock the patchwork fast I'm in to win but then begin to sin
Black Thought sees the patchwork nature of his work as a reflection of his dedication to winning, and sometimes compromising his morals and values.

We're in to win with hen's and Heineken's
Black Thought asserts that he and his team have a winning mentality, and can achieve their goals with both hard work and casual indulgences.

Beast for each and greet the meek with speech
Black Thought prides himself on his ability to serve and support those who are less confident and skilled than he is.

To seek and peak 'cause Pete, shit gets deep
A reference to the late legendary producer Pete Rock's mastery of beat-making and the complexity of the music industry.

I freak, styles that come out
Black Thought pushes the limits and boundaries of musical genres and styles.

At night, when most cats pull the gun out
Black Thought is actively writing and performing music during what most people consider to be high-risk and dangerous hours.

Go on and on and, to the break of when the
Black Thought can keep going and performing without pause or rest.

Sound run out, run out, r-run out
Black Thought can keep going even when the music starts to run out and fade away.

C uh, yeah
Black Thought ends his verse with his signature letter and confidence.

The simps, please
Black Thought is dismissing those who are less talented than he is.

These studs mention me
Black Thought acknowledges his fame and influence over other rappers.

As a, intense MC, sent to be the reign
Black Thought is confident in his status as a powerful, influential rapper.

On the industry I came
Black Thought is a respected and prominent figure in the rap and hip hop industry.

With penitentiary talk, coke and a Hennessey walk
Black Thought's lyrics often speak of the harsh realities of life, as well as the dangerous and addictive substances that are frequently used to cope with those realities.

My imagery talks, metaphors and similes stalk
Black Thought is known for his clever use of figurative language, using imagery and wordplay to convey deeper meanings in his music.

Time for war, my artillery caulks the hardest nigga
Black Thought is ready to do battle with any fellow rapper who challenges his reign and authority.

I'm killing 'em soft
Black Thought's words have the power to be both gentle and deadly.

Dealing with golf, getting blowed on the course
Black Thought is addressing the stereotypes associated with golf being a sport for white people and people of privilege, as well as casually referencing drug use.

I be dissing magazines, but then buy The Source
Black Thought is aware of the contradictions in his actions, as he sometimes criticizes media outlets but then willingly supports them by purchasing their products.

Can't explain why the force, is with me
Black Thought understands that he has an inexplicable energy and power that helps him succeed and thrive.

Known to bring a rapper down, like Bobby did Whitney
Black Thought compares his power and influence to Bobby Brown's role in Whitney Houston's downfall.

Sophisticated sissies strut like this is beat street in backpacks
Black Thought is criticizing rappers who are 'soft' or weak while pretending to be tough or authentic.

Bragging how they don't eat meat and abstract
These rappers are insincere, trying to fit in with a trend without truly believing in the cause.

I backsmack 'em with they skateboard, flee the crime scene
Black Thought is not afraid to use physical violence to defend himself and his art against weak or dishonest rappers.

With a rhyme scheme to escape frauds
Black Thought uses his ability to write and perform complex poetry to expose those who are dishonest or inauthentic.

Make broads become queens, run things like a Rasta sprinter
Black Thought empowers women and encourages them to take control of their lives and careers, using a Rastafarian reference to highlight strength and independence.

The way you want the game I rub off like henna
Black Thought's influence and style can rub off onto other rappers or producers like henna dye.

I remain like a tattoo with natural raps
Black Thought's music is natural and authentic, like a tattoo that remains a part of the body.

Copy like a fax that's y'all actual facts
Black Thought is stating that copying his style or flow is a fact, something that can be proven.

Battle raps is where it began, I'ma end it wherever I land
Black Thought began his career in battling other rappers, and his strength in those battles has carried him to success in all areas of the industry.

I done thought of, a master plan, it goes
Black Thought has carefully crafted a plan for his success, which he is now sharing with his audience.

C to the, cold-blooded (yeah, come on)
Black Thought reminds his audience of the power of his signature letter.

Cold-blooded, (ya know) hard-core
Black Thought reasserts himself as a ruthless and dedicated rapper.

(Ain't it) rough and rugged, (come on) rugged and raw
Black Thought's music is intense, unrefined, and full of raw energy.

For you and yours, for you and yours
Black Thought uses his talent and success to support and provide for his family and community.

You got the C to the, cold-blooded
Black Thought's letter, C, represents his power and success.

Cold-blooded, hard-core
Black Thought identifies himself as an intense and ruthless rapper.

Rough and rugged, rugged and raw
Black Thought's music is gritty and unrefined.

For you and yours, for you and yours
Black Thought creates his music for the benefit and enjoyment of his family, community, and fans.

You got the C to the, cold-blooded (nasty) cold-blooded, hard-core
Black Thought is confident, bold, and powerful, and believes his music reflects those traits.

(Come on) rough and rugged, rugged and raw
Black Thought continues to assert the raw, unrefined nature of his music.

(Yo, alright let let me get a little taste of this here)
Black Thought is preparing to deliver an amazing performance.

For you and yours, for you and yours
Black Thought's talent and success are ultimately for the benefit and enjoyment of his audience.