Ego
Clipse Feat. Fabolous Lyrics

Don't let your ego trick your ass
Don't get too caught up in your own self-importance that you make poor decisions.

'Cause this motherfuckin' TEC will get your ass
Ignoring the warning above will result in serious consequences that cannot be undone.

Yes, this semiautomatic TEC is known to jam
The weapon that will enforce the warning could still fail, but it's still worth heeding the warning.

But if it don't, that's your ass, my man
If the weapon works as intended, then you will suffer the consequences for ignoring the warning.

I got guns 'cause they got guns
The artist is carrying weapons because there are others who are armed and he needs to be able to protect himself.

I get cash, they get none
The singer has a source of income that others do not, which puts him in a position of power.

So I'm sure you see where that leaves me
The combination of his income and weapons gives the singer a sense of security and superiority.

In the streets with two heats, both well within my reach
The artist is carrying two guns with him and can easily access them if needed.

I speak slow, let 'em understand my speech
The artist is taking the time to speak clearly so that others will understand him, which could avoid misunderstandings or violence.

When I say, 'get low, these hold ten shots each
The artist is warning others that he has guns with a high capacity for bullets.

Please (please), don't move too fast
The singer is asking others to stay calm and avoid sudden movements to avoid escalating the situation.

I'm scared of y'all niggas and my nerves is bad
Despite his weapons, the artist is still afraid of potential threats and his own nervousness could put him in danger.

And for what? 'Cause you ego-trippin'
The singer is questioning why someone's ego is worth risking their life over.

If that thing jam, it's divine intervention, click
If the singer's gun were to malfunction, he believes it would be because of some higher power intervening or it's simply fate.

Even if it's talk cheap
Just because someone is speaking doesn't mean their words hold any value or truth.

You know I can't sleep on his word
The artist takes people's words seriously because they could become a threat to him if they're ignored.

Had to show him that I heard
The artist will take action against those who threaten him or speak negatively towards him.

All that duct tape, tie up talk put in reverse
Any attempts by others to restrain or harm the singer will result in consequences for the attacker instead.

Now it's him who's in a bind on the account of his words
The attacker who threatened or spoke negatively towards the singer is now in trouble as a result of their own words and actions.

Yeah, they talk 'bout this and that
Others make empty boasts or try to inflate their own importance.

Got it fucked up, like I'm all 'bout rap
Others do not understand the artist's true power or abilities beyond his reputation in the music industry.

Word is I'm loaded, they want a piece of that
The artist's wealth and power have attracted others who want a share or access to it themselves.

I respond with four words, 'rat-tat-tat-tat' (in your ass)
The singer threatens his enemies with violence if they try to take what he's earned or infringe upon his space in any way.

Now, rap about that
The artist challenges his enemies to try and respond to his threats or power with their own abilities or weapons.

I carry a human heat box, to make your heartbeat stop
The singer is carrying a powerful weapon that can cause serious harm to others.

Some say Pusha's the coldest
Pusha T, the rapper, is known for his cold, ruthless lyrics and reputation.

Money is my morals, other than that, I'm soulless
The singer values money above all else and is willing to do whatever it takes to protect his wealth and power.

Refuse to wake up zero-less and O-less
The artist is motivated to maintain his high status and income, and would never let himself fall into poverty or have nothing.

Carry that shit that blow your arm out your shoulders (blaow)
The artist is carrying a powerful weapon that can cause serious harm or destruction to someone if used against them.

TECs don't come with holsters, I'm a menace, boy (don't forget, motherfucker)
The singer is not a typical or harmless person and takes measures to protect himself, going beyond what others might normally do. He makes sure he's always ready to use his weapon to defend himself if necessary.

You niggas ain't fuckin' wit' us (na-na-na-na-na)
The singer believes that he and his associates are far superior to anyone who would threaten them or try to infringe upon their success or status.

This is the real (na-na-na-na-na-na)
The artist emphasizes that the power and wealth he possesses is legitimate and comes from their own hard work, talent, and intelligence.

Bitch
The artist uses this word as a derogatory insult to anyone who would try to threaten or undermine him or his associates in any way.