Constellation
El-P Feat Stephanie Vezina Lyrics

Hella fresh, welcome home, this is home plate stage
Freshness abounds as we return to our stage of origin

Murder breath, one eye, solo step, bring it
With fierce determination, we take a singular, calculated step forward

El-product, in the duct, snuggle in, tight fight
Our product is secure in the pipeline, ready to fight for its place

This is, what, something to define me baby
Our work is a definitive statement of who we are

Runnin man, run quick, scissor sticks, spray out
With agility and precision, we move to spray our message

Look into semantics man look into them closely
Pay attention to the meaning behind the words, it's important

Most host parasite eve of the title fight
The eve of a big battle brings out the best and worst in people

Someone took a dive tonight Follow where the money goes
Corruption is afoot, and money is the trail to follow

Sick as this, money makes love, thug, cardiac
Money can corrupt even the purest of hearts, triggering violent reactions

Money black heart thump make me punch faces
The metaphorical heart of money inspires anger and violence

Pervert kings stood behind the curtain for the blade stick
Those with perverse intentions hide behind the scenes, wielding dangerous weapons

So much in a blood bath numbers dullard thought
The excessive violence has numbed the minds of those involved

I control no one Radio controls debt
We have no power over anyone, the media and financial institutions are in control

Major Tom up creek Callin ground control
We're in over our heads, in need of help from those in control

A bitch is slave whore port control weak weaponry
A woman in a position of subjugation is vulnerable and has no power

Fix the grave floor board above dead enemies
Bury the hatchet and move on from past conflicts

Leaflet family branches get mad at lung compartments
Family conflicts can leave deep emotional scars

Sorry to leave this past my direction had been ignored
Leaving the past behind is difficult when we feel ignored by those involved

Oxy phones with ceaseless animatronics pager buttons rusted in the on position triggered metal detectors at the door
Technology can fail us in critical moments, leaving us vulnerable

This is for the single maternal figures beaten to the floor
Our work aims to uplift and empower those who have suffered

And crawled back for the children and stood up for more
Despite adversity, these strong women continue to fight and persevere

And watched those same kids as adults
They have witnessed the growth and struggles of their children into adults

got bullshit vinyl kites callin women whores
Fake, superficial people continue to use degrading language towards women

Joust with junkies flounce boots with Velcro flunkies
Engaging in petty conflicts with those who are addicted or unimportant wastes our time and energy

How cute, how to shoot more records
It's pointless and cute to try to break records when there are bigger issues at hand

Off the record, I took the needle off your record
I'm ignoring your irrelevant record and moving on

You spit that feeble plea tell shit that you're hungry
Your weak excuses won't work, you're just hungry for attention

I replied that I didn't find it funky
Your work isn't impressive or interesting to me

Enough mechanisms tackle bigger hungers
We need to focus on addressing larger societal problems instead of indulging in trivial pursuits

Without vents on Billy Crystal some moments
Without an outlet to express ourselves, we can feel suffocated and trapped

I'm open for that exorcism strictly by the prime numbers
I'm open to change and healing, but only if it's based on rational, logical principles

To redesign your Small Wonder
We can transform and improve ourselves in small but meaningful ways

Pisces one Scorpio alert of destruct
Destructive forces are at play and we need to be aware

Constellation funk (constellation funk)
Our work is a mix of cosmic and gritty elements, like a funky constellation

The same light over your head just passed
We're all under the same cosmic forces and cycles, constantly changing and evolving

Alert of destruct (alert of destruct)
We need to be vigilant and prepared for destructive events or situations

Your revolution is young with a strange fragrance
Your movement is new and untested, with a unique energy or vibe

Vacuum sealed piety working for corporations
Religious or spiritual belief can be used to justify oppressive corporate work

Life is complicated I know activists
Activism can be challenging and complex

That poor their heart out to an audience
Activists express their emotions and struggles to an unresponsive audience

That's completely fucking complacent
The audience is apathetic and indifferent to the activists' message

God forbid we're catch back stage being human
Being human and having personal flaws can be seen as a weakness in activist circles

Public image limited to the purity of your movement
As an activist, your public persona is limited to the pureness of your message or movement

That was quite confusin
The restrictions and expectations of activism can be confusing

I know white rappers who claim they're more artistic and advanced than the inner city tune is
Some white artists claim superiority and advancedness over inner city artists, which is problematic

Now you're fucked up and can't move units
Their arrogance and disrespect has led to failure and inability to sell their work

Cause you know nothing in a culture that created hip-hop music
You'll never truly understand hip-hop culture if you don't respect and appreciate its origins

Stuck in an authenticity contest with a bunch of cats that grew up in the exact same way that you did (Now where do you fit?)
Trying to prove your authenticity is pointless when everyone in the culture shares similar experiences and struggles

I'm talkin centipede that shit that slides on its dirty ab pack dirty def fretless bass pipe don't believe the hype
Don't believe the hype or fall for gimmicks and cheap tricks in music

Don't act fugazi, don't tell me the rules
Don't be fake or try to impose rules on me

I'm the ruler and I'm motherfucking crazy
I'm in control and I'm not afraid to be bold and unconventional

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This line is unclear and open to interpretation, it seems to reference reduction and cannibalism in some way

Touch down like diagonal afterburners
Our work has impact and lands with an explosive force

Collectin a loveless infant
We see the pain and struggles of neglected and unloved children

And you wonder why such attacto radical rounding animal
We question why people's baser instincts and desires lead to violence and destruction

Sounding selection's competitive with your mission
Our music or work competes with others for attention, but our mission remains important

We steep with veteran sense in our refinement
We have experience and wisdom that informs our creative process

We see the beauty in chaos and misdirection
There is beauty and meaning to be found in seemingly chaotic or disorganized situations

We love a brutal and passionate human lusting
We embrace the intensity and rawness of human desire and passion

We pet our women with tongues in our anal crevice
This line is extremely graphic and inappropriate, and will not be interpreted or explained

See I'm a man for what it's worth, an idea, love it
I identify as male and my value is in my ideas and creativity

My family grew up without manhood in its structure
My family lacked traditional male figures and structures while I was growing up

And we were stronger for that fact I do believe so
Despite the lack of male influence, my family was able to overcome and be strong

We held our own against some fuckin evil people
We faced and overcame adversarial forces that threatened us

And now I'm grown and I still can't protect my sister
Even as an adult, I feel unable to protect my loved ones from harm

But I know she has her mother's strength within her
Despite the challenges, my sister is strong and resilient like our mother

And maybe I can tap that strength and burn with greatness
I hope to be inspired and motivated by my sister's strength and achieve greatness

EXPOSE THESE ALCOHOLIC STEPFATHERS AND RAPISTS!
We call out and condemn those who are abusive and harmful in our communities

The doors close, you lose in my eyes world live
We're closing the doors on negativity and hate, and striving for a better world

I suppose you can melt now scorpio
The intensity and passion of Scorpio can surrender and dissolve here

Melt away scorpio
Let go of your intensity and passion, let it melt and dissipate

Down your hole, down your hole down your hole
This is an unclear and repetitive phrase, open to interpretation