All in the Mind
Erick Sermon Lyrics

Oh yeah
The song is about to begin and it's by the Def Squad.

It's all in the mind
Success begins with one's mindset.

(Pump pump lickin shots!)
The music has a great beat to keep people dancing.

(Pump pump lickin shots)
The beat is heavy and persistent, urging people to keep moving.

Aiyyo it's the master rap maniac comin fat like dat
Erick is confident in his rapping skills and delivery style.

That's my habitat with the funk track
Erick feels most at home when producing funky music.

From the Boondocks when I rocks my styles out the docks
Erick started in a less developed area and gained success from there.

Who who? I hear someone knockin at my door
Erick is focused on his music and is unaware of the distractions around him.

It must be Soup a black human bein
Erick recognizes his collaborator and refers to him with respect.

I think it's about time for y'all to see him
Erick is excited to showcase his collaborator's skills.

Sometimes I get blindsided with the flow, I never know
Erick sometimes surprises himself with the creativity and flow in his music.

They yell hoe, assumin the motions of a cool flow
People assume that Erick's music is easy to create and he doesn't put much effort into it.

Notions of a cool, it's the S, Ohhhhhh
Erick is cool and confident in his abilities as an artist.

Never come test, noooooooo, cause even the best'll have to
Erick does not challenge others as even the most skilled artists can always learn something new from one another.

Go out with the rest, Nestea and a bag of sess for me
Erick enjoys relaxing with a drink and some weed after working on music.

Ackninckulous, I kill the weeds in my chest
Erick raps about smoking weed and how it affects him physically.

Back on the rebound, it's the magnificents funkdullah
Erick is back and more sensational than ever, using creative words to describe himself.

Old schooler, more sole/soul than Dr. Scholl-ah
Erick has been in the industry for a long time and is experienced, more genuine than brands that are not as authentic as he is.

Freakin' wicked so it sticks in your dome
Erick's music is so great that it stays in people's minds and is memorable.

On the chrome microphone so I take it home
Erick performs on stage with his microphone, taking the audience along with him on his musical journey.

Don't neglect, just respect, the mic check
The microphone is a vital tool to deliver music, and it should be treated with respect.

Don't forget, I still snap necks and come correct
Erick is still fresh and can produce music to captivate his fans.

I leave the microphone burnin (burnin)
Erick's music resonates with people, and he leaves behind a strong impression.

Green Eyed Bandit, my ? full name is Erick Sermon
Erick's rap name is Green Eyed Bandit, and his real name is Erick Sermon.

Erick Sermon, sermon with the preaching
Erick's flow is like that of a sermon- powerful and impactful.

I'm fuckin up people's heads without speaking, without speaking
Erick's music has a strong impact on people without him saying anything explicitly.

Clearly, loudly, niggaz crowd around the speaker
People are drawn to Erick's music and surround themselves around his speakers to hear it better.

to hear me freak the, note like Tamika
People are eager to hear Erick's music in the same way they eagerly listen to Tamika's notes.

But sweeter, sixty phoneta, sneaker if you
Erick's music has a more pleasant and captivating sound compared to a pair of new sneakers.

peep the, jams and you reap the fields
If people listen to Erick's music, they will reap the rewards of enjoying great music.

with the roots and uh, my name is Soup, and uh
Erick's collaborator's name is Soup, and they are staying true to their roots in their music.

I flow like orange juice or Tropicana, and uh
Erick's rapping style is smooth and flows nicely, much like orange juice or Tropicana.

Breaker breaker, shh, I hear some static
Erick experiences some interference in his environment while making music.

Stop and get my automatic, the rusty one from the attic
Erick seeks to fix the interference, likening it to retrieving an old and rusty machine from storage.

And shoot, or be killed, and if I ill I might cause
Erick will do whatever it takes to make great music, even if it means pushing himself and potentially getting ill.

a bloodspill so I have to chill and get
Erick understands the risks of pushing himself too hard and takes a break to recover.

totally disgusting on the microphone
Erick knows he will give his all on the microphone to make great music.

Why, because it's onnnnn (it's on, IT'S ON)
Erick is in the zone making music and nothing can stop him.

It's on (IT'S ON, IT'S ON, IT'S ON, IT'S ON!!)
Erick repeats that he is in the zone and making music- no distractions or setbacks can change that.

The industry is a trick, and everyone is on the dick
Erick knows the music industry can be tricky and people are too focused on personal gain instead of making great music.

A cheap trick, just like ? like ?
Like an unfinished or unknown reference, the music industry is a cheap trick without substance.

I peep it, everyone, wants me to sound like
People try to influence Erick's music to make it sound like something else.

a ?, I'm dyin, before I get up from behind
Erick refuses to conform to other people's expectations and would rather die than do so.

It's crushin up the rush of the rhyme in my mind
The pressure to conform to others' expectations crushes Erick's creative flow and inspiration.

Drink and trust - blind, think and trust - my, nine
Erick understands that blindly trusting others can be dangerous, but he will always trust his own creativity and instincts.

Because, nine lives nine triggers
Erick acknowledges that he has many lives and many creative outlets to express himself.

Fine rhymes equal the nine figures
Erick's incredible music and lyrics have the power to generate a lot of money and attention.

Yeah the cold cash, I hold a bold stash
Erick has made a lot of money from his music and has a significant stash of it.

Yeah pockets next to my nineteen year old ass
Erick's success has made him rich beyond his years, and he has a great sense of humor about it.

Yeah, God bless the child with his own
Erick is grateful for his talent and success and thanks God for blessing him with his own unique skills.

God bless the roots and outsiders who zone
Erick knows that his creativity and music come from his roots and being an outsider, and he wishes blessings on those who are like him.

Motherfuckers caps, get bucked in the dome
People who disrespect Erick or his music will get hit hard and pay the price.

Lick a shot, in his mad packed crazy chrome
Erick is ready to fight back against those who disrespect him- even if he has to use a gun to protect himself.

Like that, but it's all words
Erick is ready to take action, but for now, it's all just talk.

Words can kill more pens, than guns, and friends
Erick is aware of the power of words and their ability to damage relationships and reputations more than guns or friends.

and foes, God knows, I chose the pros
Erick is confident in his abilities and knows that he has chosen to be a professional rapper for a reason.

that rose, still froze-n, chose-n, YOU
Erick has risen to the top of the industry while staying true to himself and his craft. He encourages others to do the same and be true to themselves.

S-O-U and the P-E-R-I-C-K
Erick and his collaborator, Soup, are a great team and complement each other's skills.

Erick Sermon, kickin a rhyme this way
Erick continues to produce great music and captivate his fans with his rapping style.

Yeah! It's all in, your mind
Erick reminds listeners that everything starts in their mind and they have the power to shape their own success.

It's all in, my mind
Erick sets a good example of how positive thinking can lead to success in one's personal and professional life.

It's all in, my mind
The song ends with Erick reiterating that success is a result of one's mental attitude.