Long Liveth
Black Thought Lyrics

Greetings and salutations, I'm runnin' outta patience
I am feeling impatient and want to greet you while also expressing my annoyance.

So everything in moderation even my duration
I practice moderation in all aspects of my life, even in how long I spend doing things.

Check every single allegation for re-calibration
I investigate and adjust any accusations to ensure they are accurate.

Call that the big pay back, it's debt consolidation
I see it as getting what is owed to me and consolidating any debts.

The credit fell, what the hell, too much béchamel
My credit score dropped and I don't know why, maybe due to too much rich sauce in my diet.

Well, F-M-L, they desecrated the decibel
I am frustrated and upset that they have disrespected the level of sound that I create.

Go check the mail then let me know if it's heads or tails
Please check for mail and inform me whether it is good or bad news.

My ears burn like desert trails and Jezebels
My ears are sensitive and feel like they are burning, similar to the trails in the desert and the character Jezebel.

Uh, somebody must be talkin' 'bout me
I suspect that someone is spreading rumors or gossip about me.

For carryin' a big stick and walkin' loudly
Perhaps they are talking about me because I am confident and make my presence known with a commanding attitude.

Articles in the Times and the New York about me
The media has published articles about me in prestigious newspapers such as The New York Times.

My killer instinct is like Orca, probably
I have a strong hunting instinct that could be compared to that of an Orca whale.

I'm a Pulitzer Prize Fighter how I vaporize writers
I am a skilled fighter with words, metaphorically like a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, and I can defeat other writers easily.

Shut 'em down at one time, synchronize silence
I can silence other writers by defeating them all at the same time, bringing a synchronized silence.

Make the audience forget you, call it Alzheimer's
I can make the audience forget about a writer, as if they had Alzheimer's disease.

Child rhymers don't come at the old timers
Young, inexperienced artists should not try to compete with the more seasoned artists.

Whether your fan base is lil' mommas or Obamas
Regardless of whether your supporters are everyday people or high-ranking officials like the Obamas.

How you claim to have somethin' in check with no commas?
How can you claim to have control over something, such as financial security, if you don't have proper punctuation or structure?

You and Mary got the same request, it's No Drama
You and Mary J. Blige both have the same request, which is to avoid drama.

I'm the pinnacle of language, yes, the Dalai Lama
I am the highest point of language and communication, similar to the Dalai Lama's high status in Buddhism.

Who the clown talkin' down to the twenty-one pound?
Who is the person belittling someone small in size?

I gotta send him some rounds to simmer him down 'cause
I have to put the person in their place by sending some harsh words their way.

You're not worthy to even touch the hem or the gown
You are not deserving of even being near the high-quality attire of the prominent figures, such as royalty.

The brim of the crown, motherfucker, remember the sound
Remember that I am powerful and deserve to wear the crown and that you need to respect me and not forget my powerful impact.

Since the second grade I been gainfully employed
I have been working and earning money since I was a young child and still continue to do so.

Hustlin' for change everyday from three to four
Every day after school, I would hustle to make some extra money from 3 pm to 4 pm.

When other kids was into playin' games and bein' bored
While other kids my age were enjoying themselves with games and other entertainment, I was focused on making money.

Goin' against the grain is what I painfully enjoyed
Going against the norm is something that I have always enjoyed, even if it meant facing some difficulties.

When they was into race cars, trains, TV and toys
When other children were playing with common toys such as race cars, trains, and TVs, I preferred to focus on more unique interests.

I was thinkin' fat gold chains and freakazoids
I was more interested in things that were considered more flashy and unusual than what most kids my age were interested in.

Fillin' the deeper void, listenin' to that Indecent Noise
I was trying to seek out something deeper and more meaningful in life, and found it in the music of Indecent Noise.

People used to tell me, 'Boy, your brain gon' be destroyed'
People would often criticize me and claim that I would harm my mind by pursuing such unique interests.

Left hand to the law, right hand to Allah
I have one hand dedicated to the law and justice, and the other dedicated to Allah and spirituality.

Both hands to applaud who brought sand to the shore
I use both hands to express my gratitude and admiration for those who have accomplished great feats, such as bringing sand to a shore.

Confessin' all your sins to the dope man through a door
People often confess their wrongdoings to drug dealers while hiding behind closed doors.

I seen a preacher man sniffin' cocaine through a straw
I once witnessed a religious leader and authority figure engaging in drug use.

We almost had it all, just one more cannon ball
We were so close to achieving greatness, but just needed one final push to get us there, like a cannon ball blast.

And two more Geritol with one more Adderall
We only need a few more elements, such as Geritol and Adderall, to achieve our goals and reach new heights.

I got the game sewn like the tailor of Panama
I have the skills and knowledge to dominate the rap game much like the tailor of Panama had skills to make quality clothing.

Now I go by the name of an untamed animal
I now identify as a wild and untamed animal, representing my fierce and uncontainable spirit.

Wonderin' how I can evolve to prestigious and less vicious
I am contemplating how I can transform my art and make it more prestigious and less aggressive.

A more visceral individual, best wishes
I want to become a more authentic and raw person as I send you off with best wishes.

Just on principle, I been answerin' death wishes
I have been responding to death threats and hate mail simply because it goes against my principles to let it go unanswered.

What the law give us is a king, long liveth
The law gives us a powerful leader, and they will reign for a long time.