MCF
Cappadonna Lyrics

Black solidarity day arrest sentence
Reflecting on the struggle of Black Solidarity Day and the impact of institutionalized racism as seen in his own experiences with the justice system

Looking at the moon he starts his coming soon
Feeling his creativity and vision for the future are at its peak, almost as if he is being propelled forward by the energy of the moon

High like my man c'mon give me the fame
Asking for recognition for him and his crew, and comparing the high he feels to drugs

His flame is so bright open up your life
His energy and personality are so strong that they have the power to influence and enrich others' lives

Let me swim with your feelings
Asking for emotional intimacy and to be allowed to enter into someone else's emotional state

I love y'all to death get married to my song
Expressing his deep love and gratitude towards his fans, and hoping that his music will be with them forever

I prolong nigga my style is real strong
Confident in his unique style and ability to create long-lasting impact through his art

Plus I stay dipped like the first day of school
Always maintaining a fresh and stylish appearance, much like how one might dress up for the first day of school

Blood pool kid with the low cut fade
Describing his own physical appearance with a detailed visual of his hair and the possible bloody and violent context it may exist in

My darts is number one playtime is over
Claiming to be the very best in his craft, and implying that he takes his business and work very seriously

Black October, my debt still correct
Referencing a historical event (The Black October financial crisis in Brazil) and claiming that he still owes something to society and his community

Revised and updated from the old temple
Referring to his origins and personal growth, and highlighting how he has evolved beyond his former self

Big Pens is Tai Chi
Metaphorically linking the craft of writing to the practice of Tai Chi, which requires discipline and focus

Head crack shit my brains is Jet Lee
Claiming that he delivers a powerful hit with his rhymes, much like Jet Li's martial arts moves

Put away your weapons its Master MC
Asserting his dominance in the rap game and essentially telling his competitors that they don't need to go to battle with him because he's already the master

One hundred skills if you ever try to fuck me
Warning others of his preparedness and essentially saying that they will never win in a battle with him

Feet come first, sometimes not the head
Reminding us that sometimes we have to be grounded and practical first before we let our emotions or thoughts take over

Some niggas eat, some don't get fed
Drawing attention to the inequities that exist in this world and the fact that not everyone has equal access to resources

If you live by the sword you might die by the lead
A warning that if you resort to violence, it may come back to haunt you and you may pay for it with your life

You get what you get if you thinking with your dick
If you make decisions based solely on your own sexual desires, you will likely end up with negative consequences

MCF mean your thinking with your head
Suggesting that one should think rationally and logically instead of being led by their sexual impulses

Money comes first this time I can't dead
Acknowledging that sometimes, financial considerations have to come before other values and priorities

Warp in the projects watch out for Ted
A warning to be wary of danger and keep your head up while navigating through your environment

Hearse get your first, too late, no paramed
A reminder that sometimes accidents or emergencies happen too quickly for help to arrive in time

Dark Park Hill day, cold and sour
Describing a bleak or difficult time and how it felt, and possibly referring to a specific location or neighborhood

Its only Staten Island that represent the power
Boasting about his hometown and how it has contributed to his success and artistry

God body we stand, unite, kid, right
A reference to the Five Percent Nation and its ideals of self-improvement, knowledge, and righteousness

With the excellent beam of light, so stand still
Invoking symbolism and imagery of light, possibly representing enlightenment, and encouraging listeners to hold still and listen closely

Hold your breath, the late homicide hill
A warning to brace oneself for a difficult, violent, or dangerous situation

Before the big gates, everything was chill
Contrasting a calmer or simpler time with a current or future moment of crisis or change

SHAOLIN, its like Hurricane Kim
Repping his hood and likening it to a powerful force of nature

SUUU, you better beware, we comin' in
A warning or a threat directed towards others and asserting his or his crew's dominance

Original, yeah its the kid from back then
Proudly owning his unique identity and pointing out how long he's been in the game

To all the pussy niggas that be tryin' to pretend
Calling out those who are being fake or inauthentic in some way

MCF killa bees, son what, you gotta problem
Asserting his affiliation with the Wu-Tang Clan and possibly challenging those who might have a problem with it

Deja vu, 45 slug that escalates
A callback to past violent experiences, and a description of how a situation can quickly escalate into something worse

Don't perpetrate, hip hop is mine
Warning against pretending or faking in hip hop culture, and asserting his ownership over it

Find something else, words is dealt, quarterly
Encouraging others to pursue a different path if they can't handle the intensity of hip hop culture

In a orderly fashion, thrashin', black mamma javelins
Showing off his unique style and technique in his music

Travellin', once again dun, try to comprehend
Continuing his artistic journey and challenging others to try to understand his work

Catch a split end
A clever play on words, referencing hair but also potentially suggesting that those who cross him will suffer consequences

I'm takin' trips downtown, havin' the shit go down
Describing his experiences in rough and violent neighborhoods

Fresh niggas, fresh hats, sometimes I carry gats
Boasting about his style and possibly admitting to carrying weapons for protection

Low straps, baggy slacks, one forced the chain with the six gold caps
Describing his outfit in detail, and possibly hinting at his wealth or success

I go for dolo, hear my LP style for solo
Prefering to do things on his own, and highlighting his solo album style

Han Solo with his rap Star Wars goin' on tours for the course
Another Star Wars reference, depicting himself as a hero on tour

Whirlwind, record spin, walk forward, explorin'
Describing the motion of a record spinning and how it relates to his desire to move forward and explore new things

The lime livin', plus thank heads forgivin'
Enjoying the fruits of his labor and appreciating his fans

But sue the ones that don't, Cappa's goin gold
Potentially referencing a legal battle or financial issues, and expressing his confidence about achieving success

Never sold my soul, twenty somethin' years old
Emphasizing his moral values and principles, and pointing out his age as a reflection of his longevity in the game

Try for the globe, one time tastin' the wine
Setting big goals and reaching for global success, while also enjoying the pleasures of life

Teeth are dumb, deaf, and blind, have strength
Referencing a saying from the Nation of Gods and Earths, which is all about relying on your own strength and wisdom

To go the whole length, for my two seeds, house these,
Working hard and staying committed to provide for his family and ensure their happiness and security

Tooth fairies, February sanctuaries, child support court
A play on words referencing dental health, the month of February, and the legal system, and possibly alluding to his own experiences with child support and similar issues

Days are too short, I'm completin' all my goals, stay amped up
Feeling like there's not enough time in a day, but still managing to accomplish everything he wants to, and staying motivated and enthusiastic

Be alert, secure the foundation, seek more education
Encouraging people to be aware of their surroundings and protect themselves and their communities, and promoting education as a means of achieving success

That money can never worth, head first, feet first, whatever the case
Emphasizing the value of things other than money, and suggesting that he is prepared to approach any situation with both caution and determination

MCF means fuck off kid, you outta place
Asserting his position and power in a way that dismisses and insults those who might challenge him