Moment Of Clarity
Danger Mouse Lyrics

Thank God for grantin me this moment of clarity
I am thankful for this moment of clarity when I can see things clearly and truly.

This moment of honesty
This is a moment of honesty, where I am being truthful and genuine.

The world'll feel my truths
I am revealing the truth that the world will feel and experience.

Through my Hard Knock Life time
I have lived a tough life full of hardships and difficulties.

My Gift and The Curse
My talents and success are both a blessing and a curse for me.

I gave you volume after volume of my work
I have given you many works and volumes of my art and creativity.

So you can feel my truths
So that you can experience my truth and understand my perspective.

I built the Dynasty by being one of the realest niggas out
I have contributed in building the Dynasty by being honest, real and genuine.

Way beyond a Reasonable Doubt
I have proved myself beyond any doubts and uncertainties.

(Yall can't fill my shoes)
No one can replace me or fill my shoes.

From my Blueprint beginnings
I started with nothing and built my legacy from scratch.

To that Black Album endin
I ended my journey with my powerful album, Black Album.

Listen close you hear what i'm about
If you listen closely, you will understand what I stand for.

Nigga feel my truths
Feel and understand my truth, it is real and genuine.

When pop died
When my father figure died.

Didn't cry
I didn't cry or mourn for his death.

Didn't know him that well
I didn't know him that well, it wasn't a strong emotional connection.

Between him doin Heroine
He was addicted to Heroine.

And me doin Crack sales
I was involved in selling drugs like Crack.

With that in the egg shell
With all that hidden and kept inside me.

Standin at the tabernacle
Being present in the chapel or a church.

Rather the church
I am preoccupied with religious rituals and do not want to be bothered with emotions.

Pratendin to be hurt
I am pretending to be hurt or sad about his death.

Wouldn't work
It wasn't enough, it didn't sit well with me.

So a smirk was all on my face
I couldn't hide my true feelings, so I smirked.

Like damn that mans face was just like my face
I resembled and identified with his face.

So pop i forgive you
I forgive you, father-like figure.

For all the shit that i live through
All the hardships and difficulties that I have faced, I forgive you.

It wasn't all your fault
I understand that it wasn't entirely his fault for my struggles.

Homie you got caught
You got caught up with drugs and addiction.

And to the same game i fault
I also got involved in that same game of drugs and addiction.

That Uncle Ray lost
Our Uncle Ray also suffered and ended up losing his life too.

My big brothers and so many others i saw
I witnessed my big brothers and many others who suffered similar losses.

I'm just glad we got to see each other
I am grateful for the times we met and shared together.

Talk and re-meet each other
We conversed and shared our experiences in life when we reunited.

Save a place in Heaven
May we rest in peace in the afterlife.

Til the next time we meet forever
Till we meet again in the next life, forever.

The music business hate me
The music industry dislikes me personally.

Cause the industry ain't make me
I wasn't made or created by the music industry.

Hustlers and boosters embrace me
The real hustlers and boosters appreciate and accept me.

And the music i be makin
The music that I make and produce.

I dump down for my audience
I simplify and make my music more accessible for my listeners.

And double my dollars
I am financially benefiting by doing that.

They criticize me for it
People criticize me for simplifying my music for the audience's sake.

Yet they all yell Holla
Despite the criticism, people still like and enjoy my music.

If skills sold
If lyrical ability was valued more.

Truth be told
In all honesty.

I'd probably be
I might be.

Lyricly
Seen as a lyrical genius.

Talib Kweli
Like Talib Kweli, a famous rapper known for his skillful wordplay and conscious themes.

Truthfully
To be honest.

I wanna rhyme like Common Sense
I aspire to have the same lyrical prowess as rapper Common Sense.

But i did five Mil
But despite my simplified sound, I have still achieved commercial success.

I ain't been rhymin like Common Sense
I haven't reached the same level of rap skills as Common Sense.

When your sense got that much in common
When your sense and style of music is similar to the mainstream.

And you been hustlin since
When you've been working hard in the industry for years.

Your inception
From the beginning of your career or creation.

Fuck perception
Forget what others think or perceive of you.

Go with what makes sense
Do what feels right and logical for you.

Since
Because.

I know what i'm up against
I am aware of the challenges and obstacles I face.

We as rappers must decide what's most impor-tant
We, as rappers, have to prioritize what's more important to us in the music industry.

And i can't help the poor if i'm one of them
I can't assist impoverished individuals if I am also dealing with financial struggles.

So i got rich and gave back
I became wealthy and gave back to my community and those in need.

To me that's the win, win
I see that as a successful outcome for both me and those I helped.

The next time you see the homie and his rims spin
When you see someone you know with flashy rims or an ostentatious car.

Just know my mind is workin just like them
Just know that I am also strategizing and working like them, aiming for success.

(The rims that is)
Referring specifically to the car rims, not anything more.

My homie Sigel's on a tier
My friend Beanie Sigel is in a particular type or level of incarceration.

Where no tears should fall
A place where he should not show any weakness or vulnerability.

Cause he was on the block where no squares get off
He was on the street where only real, authentic people can survive.

See in my inner circle all we do is ball
In our group of friends, we only pursue luxurious or satisfying activities.

Til we all got triangles on our wall
Until we all achieve a certain financial and social status, shown by having triangles sprayed on our walls.

He ain't just rappin for the platinum
He isn't just making music to get figurative platinum awards, but for his genuine love for the art.

Yall record
Your record.

I recall
I remember.

Cause i really been there before
Because I have genuine experience in those struggles.

Four scores and seven years ago
A phrase referencing Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, meaning a long time ago.

Prepared to flow
Ready to produce my verses and music.

Prepare for war
I am preparing for a battle, be it in music or life in general.

I shall fear no man
I am not afraid of anyone or anything.

You don't hear me though
You may not fully understand or comprehend me, but I am still making my point.

These words ain't just paired to go
My words are not here to just rhyme with each other.

In one ear out the other ear
You are not listening or processing the significance of my words.

NO
No explanation needed, simply emphasizing my point.

YO
Another emphasis or interjection.

My balls and my word is alls i have
My courage and integrity are all I have in this world.

What you gonna do to me?
What will you do to try to intimidate or harm me?

Nigga scars'll scab
I may experience pain and suffering, but I will also heal and recover.

What you gonna box me homie?
Will you physically fight me to try and bring me down?

I can dodge and jab
I have the ability to evade or fight back against physical attacks.

Three shots couldn't touch me
Even with three gunshots aimed at me, none of them managed to hit me.

Thank God for that
Gratitude for being able to escape harm's way.

I'm strong enough to carry Biggie Smalls on my back
I am strong enough to stand on my own and support others, even someone as legendary as Biggie Smalls.

And the whole BK nigga holla back
The whole of Brooklyn will show their support and respect for me.