Breath Control
Buckshot Lyrics


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[Buckshot]
Feavin ass, creepin ass, my man's black path, ease up off the Av.
You don't make me laugh, I'm dead serious to the core
Brother, you better check the shit I got in store
'cause, what I got in store keeps me ready for the war
W-A-are, are-A-W raw, I saw more than the average citizen
Shit is in style, fuck a ass til it smile
BDI, like the all I seein, everything, like this mood I be in
Meditation, constant concentration
When I inhale and exhale for all my niggas whose facin death row
Time to flow on another mission Buck, no diggity
Let's go, my dignity, when police be friskin me
Like you found the burner on the BD MC
But, non cypher, 10%, what you gonna do, represent
When you raise your glock, but me and my niggas on the top

[Chorus]
What you really need is
What you really need is
All you really need is breath control
Breath control, breath control, breath control
What you really need is breath control

[Buckshot]
If I said it once, I'll say it again
When all them punk niggas think they ready to spin
Step up, and you can get your melon crushed
Just like the rush from a train, I'll dissect ya frame in half
Raise my Duck Down staff as my microphone blow ya out the frame
All the way back, zone is the way of my walkin
Down the block, Buckshot, rock a nigga head off, get off
Or I'm gon' set it off from the south to the north
East, west, and we can all get it on, word is bond
Shit is like that, write that in your memory bank
Boot Camp Clik, thank, you for tellin me you read misses in your mind
Stupid, now I'mma hit ya mentality from behind
I know you're not alone in your zone
So I'mma enter your fuckin cypher where you roam
And turn your house into my home, just 'cause I'm the ruler
Sun ruler, school a nigga, while you try to fool a original crook
We never stop thinkin, minds constantly on the move to keep it linkin
Like chains, you know we maintain, what?
Boot Camp Clik represent nigga, we don't give a fuck

[Chorus 2X]

[Buckshot]
It's easy, listenin to Buckshot, while I rock knots
Guarantee to put a bullet shot inside ya niggas who
Try to step to, Buck, the BDB, plus I hold my rep too
Fuck, I'm just a nigga you can listen to
Clear, you can understand every word you supposed to
See 'babble' is a word in your vocabulary
Not mind, nigga, when I rhyme, you can hear the sign of the scorpion
Got you coughin in, stuck by the venom that I put in him
Always loose, never win, I'm developin
A brand new bomb to set the blow
To let all them niggas know





[Chorus to fade]

Overall Meaning

In the song "Breath Control," Buckshot makes use of his rap skills to issue warnings about his preparedness for possible conflicts. He warns his competitors to back off and not take him lightly as he is always mentally and physically prepared for battle. The lyrics also seemingly reference the racial profiling and harassment faced by black men from law enforcement personnel. Buckshot also boasts about his breath control and the ability to deliver solid rhymes effortlessly. This is emphasized in the chorus section where Buckshot repeats "what you really need is breath control." Overall, the song is a display of Buckshot's lyricism and his skill in crafting clever and thought-provoking lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Feavin ass, creepin ass, my man's black path, ease up off the Av.
Stop hanging around and bothering my friend who is walking down the black path. Go away.


You don't make me laugh, I'm dead serious to the core
I am not joking, I am extremely serious.


Brother, you better check the shit I got in store
You should be aware of the things I have in store.


'cause, what I got in store keeps me ready for the war
What I have prepared keeps me ready for any conflict.


W-A-are, are-A-W raw, I saw more than the average citizen
I have seen more than an ordinary person and my experiences are real.


Shit is in style, fuck a ass til it smile
Being brutal and crude is a popular way to behave right now.


BDI, like the all I seein, everything, like this mood I be in
I have a very focused and observant mindset right now.


Meditation, constant concentration
I practice meditation and keep my concentration at all times.


When I inhale and exhale for all my niggas whose facin death row
I meditate and breathe for all of my friends who are facing a death sentence.


Time to flow on another mission Buck, no diggity
It's time to embark on another mission without hesitation.


Let's go, my dignity, when police be friskin me
I am dignified even when the police are searching me.


Like you found the burner on the BD MC
The police act as if they have found an illegal weapon on me.


But, non cypher, 10%, what you gonna do, represent
I won't join you in any secret or exclusive group. What are you going to do about it?


When you raise your glock, but me and my niggas on the top
You may raise your weapon, but me and my friends are in control of the situation.


What you really need is
The thing that you truly require is


All you really need is breath control
The most important thing you need is the ability to control your breathing.


If I said it once, I'll say it again
I have stated this previously, and I will repeat it once more.


When all them punk niggas think they ready to spin
When those disrespectful individuals believe they can battle me.


Step up, and you can get your melon crushed
Come forward to challenge me, and I will destroy you.


Just like the rush from a train, I'll dissect ya frame in half
I will cut you in half just like the power from a rushing train.


Raise my Duck Down staff as my microphone blow ya out the frame
I use my microphone to amplify my voice and send a message that shakes everything around.


All the way back, zone is the way of my walkin
Going back to where I came from is my way of approaching life.


Down the block, Buckshot, rock a nigga head off, get off
When I'm in the neighborhood, I am the king, and no one can top me.


Or I'm gon' set it off from the south to the north
If necessary, I will start something that will span from the southernmost to the northernmost part of a region.


East, west, and we can all get it on, word is bond
In any direction, we can cause a confrontation. I am telling the truth.


Shit is like that, write that in your memory bank
This is the way things are. Remember it.


Boot Camp Clik, thank, you for tellin me you read misses in your mind
I am grateful to the Boot Camp Clik for informing me of what you were thinking about me.


Stupid, now I'mma hit ya mentality from behind
Now that I know what's going on in your head, I'll use that to my advantage.


I know you're not alone in your zone
I understand that you have allies in your area.


So I'mma enter your fuckin cypher where you roam
I will join your close-knit community where you are comfortable.


And turn your house into my home, just 'cause I'm the ruler
I will take over your territory because I have power and authority.


Sun ruler, school a nigga, while you try to fool a original crook
As a powerful ruler, I will educate you while you attempt to deceive a seasoned criminal.


We never stop thinkin, minds constantly on the move to keep it linkin
We are constantly thinking and striving to make connections to further our goals.


Like chains, you know we maintain, what?
We stick together like connected chains. Do you understand?


Boot Camp Clik represent nigga, we don't give a fuck
The Boot Camp Clik is here to assert dominance, and we don't care about the consequences.


It's easy, listenin to Buckshot, while I rock knots
It is effortless to listen to me rap and get excited.


Guarantee to put a bullet shot inside ya niggas who
I promise to harm or kill any individual who


Try to step to, Buck, the BDB, plus I hold my rep too
Challenges me or the Black Moon crew. I have a reputation to uphold.


See 'babble' is a word in your vocabulary
Your lexicon includes the word 'babble.'


Not mind, nigga, when I rhyme, you can hear the sign of the scorpion
I am not speaking nonsense. When I rap, you can feel the danger in my words.


Got you coughin in, stuck by the venom that I put in him
I have you coughing and struggling because of the poison I have inflicted on you.


Always loose, never win, I'm developin
I may lose sometimes, but I am continually improving.


A brand new bomb to set the blow
I have something new and explosive to reveal.


To let all them niggas know
To inform everyone of my power and strength.


Chorus to fade
The chorus repeats until the song fades out.




Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KENYATTA BLAKE, PAUL HENDRICKS

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