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Fear him, as soon as you hear him
The singer is a drug dealer who intimidates others upon arrival.

Upon my arrival, the dope dealers cheer him
The singer is welcomed by other drug dealers when he arrives.

Just like a revival, the verse tends to steer 'em
The singer's rapping about drug dealing is like a religious revival, guiding listeners towards a life in the fast lane.

Through a life in the fast lane, like German engineer em
Living fast and dangerous like a German car is the life that the artist promotes.

No serum can cure all the pain I've endured
Regardless of any remedy, the artist has suffered from the pain of being a drug dealer and rapper.

From crack to rap to back to sellin it pure
The singer moved from selling crack to rapping and back to selling drugs in a purer form.

For every record I potentially sell in the store
The singer is aware of the success of his music and how it relates to the drug dealing that inspired it.

It's like Mecca to the dealer that's sellin it raw
To a drug dealer who sells raw drugs, the prospect of selling to the artist is like making a holy pilgrimage to Mecca.

So many deceive ya
The artist is aware of the lies that other people tell.

I'm on top with the ki's, move over Alicia
The artist is successful in drug dealing and surpasses even the successful artist Alicia Keys.

I force feed ya the metric scale
The singer helps listeners understand the metric system by using drug dealer lingo.

Rap's like child's play, my show and tell
The artist thinks rap is easy and that he reveals more than any other rapper.

Within each verse you see the truth's unveiled
The singer presents his life as a drug dealer and rapper with honesty and transparency.

They manufacture proof as they lie to themselves
Others manufacture false evidence to promote their own image while denying reality.

Puppets on the string like a yoyo
Others are like puppets controlled by powerful people, bouncing like a yo-yo.

Bouncin like a pogo, they prayin I never go solo
Others are afraid of the artist because of his success and hope that he stays in the drug dealing and rap game.

The wall's removed and now I see
The artist has gained a new perspective.

My leg was pulled, the joke's on me
The singer realizes he's been fooled by others.

So heartbreakin, like lovin a whore
The experience was emotionally painful, like loving a prostitute.

Might hurt ya once, but never no more
The artist learned from the experience and won't be fooled again.

It's like tryin to fly but they clippin your wings
The artist's success is being hindered by others.

And that's exactly why the caged bird sings
The artist is like a caged bird expressing himself through his art.

Who can nickname it, the shame rings true
The singer can't hide from the shame he feels.

Seems to me reparations are overdue
The artist thinks he's owed compensation for his struggles.

I done been to the top, I done sipped the juice
The singer has experienced success.

And with that bein said, bird crumbs'll never do
Small measures won't be enough for the singer.

Even on my last not a penny in the bank
The singer isn't motivated by money.

I'ma stand on my own, so thanks but no thanks
The artist will be independent.

Keep the pranks as I bid farewell
The artist doesn't care about tricks or jokes.

I gotta answer to Marcus and Jennel
The singer has personal obligations to certain individuals.

And to little brother Terrence who I love dearly so
The singer has familial obligations as well.

If ever I had millions never would you sell blow, never
The artist wouldn't choose drug dealing over his family, even if he had millions of dollars.

I'm the best since he died, and he lied
The artist thinks he's the best rapper since someone else died.

The spirit of competition, one verse could start jihad
The artist thinks his competitiveness amongst other rappers could start a war.

CPR Pusha, the flow tends to revive
The singer thinks his rapping revives and uplifts others.

Pullin the covers back, I expose what you disguise
The artist reveals secrets and exposes false disguises.

My presence is felt, the pressure is on
The singer is aware of his impact and importance.

A four eleven Cuban helped us weather the storm
The singer attributes the Cuban culture of drug dealing to his success.

Pyrex and powder, it was back to the norm
Returning to the previous drug dealing ways was normal for the singer.

Through all the adversity the fury was born
The artist developed strength and anger while facing his struggles.

Niggas don't get the picture, it's written in scripture
Others don't understand the artist's message, which is clearly stated.

Even at your mama's she'll tell you that blood's thicker
Even someone's own mother will say that family is the most important.

And I don't know how them other niggas built
The singer doesn't know how others achieved success.

And I don't know if ever they feel guilt
The artist doesn't know if others are capable of feeling remorse.

Or maybe niggaz just too high on they stilts
The artist thinks others are too full of themselves.

But this one's on me, I'ma view it as spilt milk
The artist takes responsibility for his actions, but doesn't regret them.

Grandma look at me, I'm turnin the other cheek
The singer is choosing to be a better person.

It's the R-E-U-P G-A-N-G
The artist is part of the Re-Up Gang.