Blackout
C-Rayz Walz Lyrics

Triple Bodypass, Put it on my tab america
Ordering three rounds of drinks and putting it on the singer's tab.

We're Black And We Wanna Be White (x3) All Night, All Right, All High
Repeating the phrase 'We're black and we wanna be white' to describe the desire of black people to be accepted and treated like white people in society.

I'm black wanna Be white, For the first time in my life i wanna be right.
Expressing the singer's desire to be accepted and treated equally like white people, as opposed to the unjust treatment and discrimination that black people face in society.

I know this is wrong, i didn't accuse, they frisk me at night.
Acknowledging the wrongness and injustice of being unfairly targeted and frisked by law enforcement as a black person without any valid reason.

I know what it is, hand me the light, If I was marco I'd be invisible to pig's sight
Indicating the artist's knowledge and awareness of racial profiling and the unfair targeting of black people by law enforcement. The reference to Marco and being invisible suggests a desire to be able to avoid being targeted and detained by police.

I'm black wanna be white, well dressed, speakin' polite, Self stressed, livin' a lie, well i guess...it's the life.
Describing the singer's attempt to fit into mainstream society by dressing well and speaking politely, despite having to endure the stress and burden of living as a black person in a society marked by racial inequality and discrimination.

All the dudes i payed, I wanna be DUDE in the shade, rockin' hard like i was raised in the rays...RAYZ
Expressing the singer's desire to be able to enjoy the same privileges as white people, such as being able to relax in the shade without having to worry about being targeted by law enforcement due to their skin color.

Got the vocab, that made most mad, when i spoke like brad, is it bad?, i think, drink, joke, and smoke like that.
Commenting on the way in which black people are often discriminated against and disrespected for speaking a certain way. The artist is describing his ability to speak like a white person and how it can cause resentment and anger among some black people.

Keekin' trees, 3 back seats, and all corners, raised by murders and mourners...Ye
Referring to the artist's upbringing in a community where violence and death were prevalent, leading to a sense of hopelessness and despair.

I'm gunna be the shit at the meeting statistically speaking.
Expressing the desire to succeed in a society where black people are often marginalized and excluded from positions of power and influence.

Playing god for the wicked, with Ralph Lauren, Christopher, and Keenan.
Describing the way in which fashion and brand names can be used to denote social status and power in society, even for those who may not have earned or deserved it.

When the Ike be weighin's, the scales brake, you can deny me payment, Well alright, i'm all white...I'll finnaly make it.
Referencing the inequality and discrimination faced by black people in society, where even when they work hard and succeed, they may still be denied fair compensation and recognition for their contributions. The artist sarcastically suggests that they will finally be accepted and successful if they pretend to be white.

We're White But We Wanna Be Black (x3) Fight Back, Like This, Like That
Describing the flip side of the previous section, where white people may want to be accepted and fit in with black culture and society.

White wanna black, the darken attached, just hauntin these gats, Drunk...start to laugh.
Commenting on the way in which some white people may try to emulate black culture and style, such as by using slang terms or wearing certain types of clothing. The reference to guns suggests a fascination with violence and an attempt to appear more 'hardcore'.

My complex is like caught like caught in my dad, I respect you you started the fad, i got no problems wit that.
Describing the way in which the singer may feel conflicted about their cultural identity, and the influence of their parents or upbringing on their sense of self. The singer acknowledges the contributions made by those who started the trend of 'white trying to be black', but also hints that they may not necessarily agree with it or feel comfortable with it.

But. How would you feel if you lived in the village, and were told all you ancestors did was steal, kill, and pillage.
Posing a rhetorical question to white people, asking them to imagine how they would feel if they were constantly reminded of their ancestors' atrocities and held responsible for it, similar to the way in which black people may be seen as a monolith and judged based on the actions of a few.

I'm no, niether my past, one grown of the gods, anonymous tags.
Expressing the artist's desire to be seen as an individual, separate from the history and stereotypes associated with being black. The line about being 'grown of the gods' suggests a sense of divinity or specialness.

Birgen bestowed, I wanna escape, I don't have it made 'cause of my skin, it's just not the case.
Reiterating the desire to be accepted and successful based on merit and individual effort, as opposed to being judged and discriminated against because of their skin color.

Family don't understand artistic views, Feel like DAMMIT, why i have to live with fools.
Expressing the frustration and resentment felt by the singer towards those who do not appreciate or understand their artistic or creative expressions. The singer feels isolated and misunderstood.

I did me, f**k what i did in school, to live free, feels like forbidden fruit.
Describing the artist's attempt to live their life on their own terms, rather than conforming to societal expectations or norms. The line about forbidden fruit suggests a sense of rebellion or transgression.

I'm shackeled, need my gene pool, but it's all scattered Call devil 'cause yall need food, It don't matter.
Referencing the way in which systemic racism and discrimination has affected the artist and their family, causing a sense of displacement and disconnection from their heritage and ancestry. The line about needing food suggests a metaphorical hunger or thirst for justice and equality. Despite the struggles, the artist suggests that it does not matter and they will persevere.

If you black, wit a degree, and you work, and got a happy family, they say you wanna be WHITE.
Commenting on the tendency for black people who have achieved success and respectability to be accused of trying to be white, rather than being recognized for their hard work and accomplishments.

If you white, with dressed, smoke weed, listen to rap, and live free, they say you wanna be BLACK.
Describing the flip side of the previous section, where white people who try to adopt certain aspects of black culture may be accused of trying to be black, rather than simply appreciating or enjoying the culture.

There's nothing in between, so there medium means, You double excel on smallville, and dinner is beans.
Describing the way in which society often seems to offer only two options or extremes for black people: be the stereotypical 'model minority' who fits in with white society, or be the stereotypical 'ghetto' or 'thug' who defies white society. The line about dinner being beans suggests a lack of resources or opportunities for those who fall outside these two categories.

There's two classes, the rich and the poor, everybody else, RUN WILD IN THE HALLS.
Describing the way in which systemic inequality and discrimination has created two distinct classes in society: the rich and the poor. Those who do not fit into these categories are left to fend for themselves and try to find their own way.

I envy long standin' traditions, tensions starts for what you do to me for dissin', The past is done, and was never my ambition, and now I owe grant for that same can for pissin', 'cause some of my people, poverty stricin', Sleepin in the same spot, that they probably shit in. Kill you, Kill You, In Alaska for some gold, Still view, as master of the glow.
Describing the way in which the singer may feel conflicted about their relationship to their cultural identity and their desire to be accepted and successful in mainstream society. The references to poverty, violence, and degradation suggest the way in which systemic discrimination and inequality can lead to a sense of hopelessness and despair.