The Curse
Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist Lyrics

I been servin' since, my nigga
I have been providing my services since a long time ago, my friend

And I just went cold turkey on my bitch
I abruptly ended my relationship with my partner

It's a cold world, been servin' niggas since
The world can be harsh, but I have been helping people since forever

No Mercy, just lurkin' by the fence
I am always ready to take action without showing any mercy

Ed Murphy Raw, Persian floor, pigs in the fog
A reference to the surroundings being uncertain and filled with police presence

Dogs comin' to search the car
Police dogs are approaching to inspect the vehicle

That's ironic how
It is interestingly ironic how

Every verse just serve the purpose
Each rap verse I create has a meaningful intention

Of a service dog to these blind niggas
Like a guide dog helping the blind, my lyrics help those who are ignorant or lost

Redefine what you heard before
I am here to change and improve the perception of what you have previously listened to

How every word got the urgency of nurses
Each word I say has the importance and immediacy of a nurse's actions

On the tele with the surgeon
Communicating urgently with a surgeon

Had a belly full of bourbon
I had consumed a significant amount of alcohol

Til I remembered I'm worth it
But then I reminded myself that I am valuable and deserving

Still exempt from the curses
I am still unaffected by the negative consequences

Still a couple shoulders over y'all
I am still much better and advanced compared to you all

And life's short but the totem tall
Although life may be short, my influence and impact are significant

I told you that the flow would circle
I previously informed you that my style and flow would return

Bring it back
Let's go back to the previous subject

I get inertia, then I murk it off
I gain momentum and then effortlessly eliminate any obstacles

What's the topic of conversation?
What is the subject being discussed?

What's the protocol?
What is the accepted procedure or rules?

I keep my toe from out the serpent jaw
I am careful to avoid getting involved in deceitful situations

Listen, I don't know who hurt you Ma
Listen, I am not aware of who caused you pain, my dear

What I know is livin' in the
What I understand is that living in the

Past just hurt you more and now I'm grown
Dwelling on the past only brings you more pain, and now I am matured

I'm tryna bag 'em like the grocery store
I am trying to attract romantic partners

Lot of niggas poultry
Many people are weak or insignificant

I see chicken and I roast it all
When I encounter weakness, I expose and criticize it

A nigga livin' in the moment, no remarks
I am living in the present without commenting on anything

Just a question
I just have a question

Why you lookin' for some innocence
Why are you seeking purity or naivety?

You know you lost? Engine runnin'
Do you realize that you are defeated? You are ready to flee

Pistons spittin' like it's motocross
The engine is revving aggressively, similar to motocross racing

Shit, the sunset got the city golden
The beautiful sunset gives the city a golden appearance

Plus my son said, I'm the city golden boy
Furthermore, my child referred to me as the most important person in the city

I've pissed and spit on my opponent
I have shown complete disrespect and dominance over my adversary

Then I'm pitchin' bodies overboard
After that, I dispose of dead bodies into the water

Then I'm shakin' off them shackles
Next, I free myself from any restraints or limitations

I be in the house sometimes, I own my masters
Sometimes, I stay indoors and have complete control over my music

Catch me on the couch unwindin'
You can find me relaxing on the couch

If she throw the cat
If a woman initiates sexual activity

I'll smash it out the linen
I will enthusiastically engage in sexual intercourse

Off a pack that my Uncle Al provide me
By using drugs supplied by my uncle named Al

Eyes on low rider
I am attentively observing a low-rider vehicle

Back to businessmen, they bovine
Returning to dealing with businessmen who are slow or unintelligent

So don't mind 'em
Therefore, don't pay attention to them

Farm 'em for they cheese, not they co-sign
Exploit them for their money, not for their approval or endorsement

And knock 'em out they motherfuckin' socks
And surprise them greatly

When you clothesline 'em
When you forcefully knock them down like in a clothesline maneuver

Not tryna change the game, don't sign up
I am not attempting to revolutionize the industry, so don't get involved

Motherfucker
An emphasized statement