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Gang Starr - Topic Lyrics

Big L, rest in peace
A tribute to the late Big L

Do you wanna mess with this?
Asking if anyone wants to challenge him

One of the best yet
Claiming to be one of the best in the rap game

We've got it
Saying that they have the skills to succeed

You can feel the realness
The authenticity and sincerity of their music can be felt

In this business of rap
Referring to the competitive nature of the music industry

Go ahead
Challenging others to step up and try to compete

Fresh out the gate again, time to raise the stakes again
Starting fresh and ready to take things to the next level

Fatten my plate again, y'all cats know we always play to win
Continuing to succeed and win in the industry

G-A-N-G to the Starr, son
Referring to the group name Gang Starr

Haters took this shit too far, son
Addressing those who hate on them excessively

So that's all for you, I'm wiping out your whole team
Taking down their competition

I'll splatter your dreams with lyrics to shatter your schemes
Using their lyrics to disrupt and destroy their enemies

The badder you seem, the more lies you tell
People who portray themselves as tough often lie about their accomplishments

The more lies you sell, now by surprise, you fell
Those who lie often end up being exposed and caught

Into my deathtrap, right into my clutches
Trapping their enemies and taking control of the situation

Stupid, you know the God must bless every single mic he touches
Their talent and success in the industry is a result of their God-given abilities

I've suffered, just so I could return harder
Enduring difficult times has made them stronger and more resilient

Wanna be the shit starter, fuck around, make you a martyr
Challenging others to start trouble and potentially face the consequences

I'll make you famous, turn around then make you nameless
Elevating their enemies to public attention before later tearing them down

'Cause you never understood how vital to me this rap game is
Emphasizing how important and meaningful the rap game is to them

Save it and hold that, you'll catch a hot one
Warning their enemies to be prepared to face consequences for their actions

Rhymes'll chase a fake nigga down soon as I spot one
Exposing and confronting those who pretend to be something they're not

Attacking like a slick Apache, lyrics are trigger happy
Referring to their aggressive and sharp lyrical style

Blowin' back your wig piece just for the way you're looking at me
Reacting strongly and violently to those who show disrespect

Cock back, blaow, I hit you up right now
Acting quickly and decisively against their enemies

I don't know why so many of y'all wanna be thugs anyhow
Questioning the authenticity and motives of those who try to act tough

My heart is colder, makes me wanna resort to violence
Admitting that they can be violent when pushed to their limits

Stop beating me in the head, son, nah, I'm not buying it
Rejecting the lies and manipulation of others

I'm ready to blast, ready to surpass and harass
Prepared to take aggressive action against their enemies

I'm ready to flip, yeah, and ready to dip with all the cash
Using their talents to succeed financially

I hold my chrome steady, with a tight grip
Being prepared to use weapons to defend themselves

So watch your dome already 'cause this one might hit
Threatening to use lethal force if necessary

The Gang Starr (the best yet)
Repeating their group name and emphasizing their status as the best in the game

So I suggest you take a rest
Advising their enemies to back down and leave them alone