Moment of Truth
Gangstarr Lyrics


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No matter what we face
We must face the moment of truth baby

They say it's lonely at the top, in whatever you do
You always gotta watch motherfuckers around you
Nobody's invincible, no plan is foolproof
We all must meet our moment of truth
The same sheisty cats that you hang with, and do your thang with
Could set you up and wet you up, nigga peep the language
It's universal, you play with fire it may hurt you
Or burn you, lessons are blessings you should learn through
Let's face facts, although mc's lace tracks
It doesn't mean behind the scenes there ain't no dirt to trace back
That goes for all of us, there ain't nobody to trust
It's like sabotage, it's got me ready to bust
But I can't jeopardize, what I have done up to this point
So I'mma get more guys, to help me run the whole joint
Cultivate, multiply, motivate, or else we'll die
You know I be the master of the who, what, where and why
See when you're shining, some chumps'll wanna dull ya
Always selfish jealous punks, will wanna pull ya
Down, just like some shellfish in a bucket
Cause they love it, to see your ass squirm like a worm
But just as you'll receive what is coming to you
Everybody else is gonna get theirs too
I ain't no saint, therefore I cannot dispute
That everyone must meet their moment of truth

Actions have reactions, don't be quick to judge
You may not know the hardships people don't speak of
It's best to step back, and observe with couth
For we all must meet our moment of truth

Sometimes you gotta dig deep, when problems come near
Don't fear things get severe for everybody everywhere
Why do bad things happen, to good people?
Seems that life is just a constant war between good and evil
The situation that I'm facin, is mad amazin
To think such problems can arise from minor confrontations
Now I'm contemplatin in my bedroom pacin
Dark clouds over my head, my heart's racin
Suicide? nah, I'm not a foolish guy
Don't even feel like drinking, or even gettin high
Cause all that's gonna do really, is accelerate
The anxieties that I wish I could alleviate
But wait, I've been through a whole lot of other shit, before
So I oughta be able, to withstand some more
But I'm sweating though, my eyes are turning red and yo
I'm ready to lose my mind but instead I use my mind
I put down the knife, and take the bullets out my nine
My only crime, was that I'm too damn kind
And now some scandalous motherfuckers wanna take what's mine
But they can't take the respect, that I've earned in my lifetime
And you know they'll never stop the furious force of my rhymes
So like they say, every dog has its day
And like they say, God works in a mysterious way
So I pray, remembering the days of my youth
As I prepare to meet my moment of truth

"You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free!"

Yo I got one lyric pointed at your head for start
Another one, is pointed at your weak ass heart
Now if I pull the trigger, on these fully loaded lines
You're gonna wish I woulda pulled a black nine, I mack dimes
Crack the spines of the fake gangsters
Yeah the bitin triflin niggas, and the studio pranksters
Yo lookin at the situation plainly: will you remain g?
Or will you be looked upon strangely?
I reign as the articulator, with the greater data
Revolvin on the tascam much doper than my last jam
While others struggle to juggle, tricky metaphors
I explore more, to expose the core
A lot of emcees, act stupid to me
And we have yet to see, if they can match our longevity
But anyway it's just another day
Another fake jack I slay with my spectac' rap display
Styles, smooth but rugged -- you can't push or shove it
You dig it and you dug it cause like money you love it
The king of monotone, with my own throne
Righteously violent prone my words bring winds like cyclones
Stormin your hideout, blockin out your sunlight
Your image and your business, were truly not done right
Throw up your he-allah-i now, divine saviors
You got no hand skills there's no security to save ya
No pager, no celly, no drop top benz-y
I came to bring your phony hip-hop, to an ending
My art of war will leave you sore from the abuse
Cause you must meet your moment of truth

They say it's lonely at the top in whatever you do
You always gotta watch motherfuckers around you




No one is untouchable, no man is bulletproof
We all must meet our moment of truth

Overall Meaning

The song "Moment of Truth" by Gang Starr is a powerful anthem about the importance of facing the truth, no matter how difficult it may be. The main message of the song is that no matter what we're facing, we must be willing to confront reality head-on, even if it's hard. The lyrics explore the idea that there are often people around us who we can't trust and may even try to harm us, but it's up to us to be strong and keep moving forward.


The song begins with the iconic line "no matter what we face, we must face the moment of truth baby." This sets the tone for the rest of the song and highlights the importance of accepting reality. The verses go on to discuss the dangers of trusting the wrong people and the importance of being cautious in life. The line "actions have reactions, don't be quick to judge" is a powerful reminder that we don't always know what someone else is going through, and it's better to observe and understand before casting judgment.


Line by Line Meaning

No matter what we face
Regardless of the challenges we encounter


We must face the moment of truth baby
We have to confront the reality and confront our true selves


They say it's lonely at the top, in whatever you do
People often feel isolated and alone when they achieve success in any field


You always gotta watch motherfuckers around you
You must always be cautious of the people around you, as they may have ulterior motives


Nobody's invincible, no plan is foolproof
No one is untouchable or completely immune from harm or failure, and no plan is guaranteed to succeed without any flaws


We all must meet our moment of truth
Every individual must confront their true selves and face the consequences of their actions


The same sheisty cats that you hang with, and do your thang with
The same deceitful individuals that you associate with and engage in activities with


Could set you up and wet you up, nigga peep the language
They have the ability to betray you and harm you, pay attention to the words being used


It's universal, you play with fire it may hurt you
This concept is applicable to everyone, if you engage in risky behavior, it may ultimately harm you


Or burn you, lessons are blessings you should learn through
It can also have severe consequences or serve as valuable lessons to learn from


Let's face facts, although mc's lace tracks
Let's acknowledge the reality, even though rappers create impressive music


It doesn't mean behind the scenes there ain't no dirt to trace back
It doesn't imply that there is no hidden secrets or scandals behind the scenes


That goes for all of us, there ain't nobody to trust
This is applicable to every person, as there is nobody completely trustworthy


It's like sabotage, it's got me ready to bust
It feels like a deliberate act to undermine or destroy my efforts, making me furious


But I can't jeopardize, what I have done up to this point
But I can't risk compromising the progress and accomplishments I have achieved so far


So I'mma get more guys, to help me run the whole joint
Therefore, I will recruit more individuals to assist me in managing the entire operation


Cultivate, multiply, motivate, or else we'll die
Nurture, expand, and inspire, otherwise we will fail


You know I be the master of the who, what, where and why
I am proficient and knowledgeable in determining the individuals, actions, locations, and reasons


See when you're shining, some chumps'll wanna dull ya
When you're successful and standing out, some envious individuals will attempt to diminish your achievements


Always selfish jealous punks, will wanna pull ya
Such selfish and envious individuals will try to bring you down


Down, just like some shellfish in a bucket
They will pull you down, similar to shellfish in a container


Cause they love it, to see your ass squirm like a worm
Because they derive pleasure from witnessing your struggle and discomfort


But just as you'll receive what is coming to you
However, you will also face the consequences of your actions


Everybody else is gonna get theirs too
Everyone else will also face the repercussions of their own actions


I ain't no saint, therefore I cannot dispute
I am not a perfect person, so I cannot argue against the fact that


That everyone must meet their moment of truth
Every individual must confront their own reality and face the consequences of their actions


Actions have reactions, don't be quick to judge
Actions elicit responses, so refrain from hastily forming opinions


You may not know the hardships people don't speak of
You may not be aware of the difficulties that others keep hidden


It's best to step back, and observe with couth
It is wise to take a step back and silently observe with politeness


For we all must meet our moment of truth
Because we all have to face our own reality and confront the consequences


Sometimes you gotta dig deep, when problems come near
Sometimes, you need to search within yourself when faced with hardships


Don't fear things get severe for everybody everywhere
Don't be afraid, as challenges become intense for everyone, regardless of their location


Why do bad things happen, to good people?
Why do unfortunate events occur to morally upright individuals?


Seems that life is just a constant war between good and evil
It appears that life is an ongoing battle between righteousness and wickedness


The situation that I'm facin, is mad amazin
The circumstance I am currently dealing with is incredibly astonishing


To think such problems can arise from minor confrontations
It is astonishing to consider that significant problems can stem from trivial conflicts


Now I'm contemplatin in my bedroom pacin
Now I am deep in thought, pacing restlessly in my bedroom


Dark clouds over my head, my heart's racin
I feel overwhelmed by negativity, my heart is beating rapidly


Suicide? nah, I'm not a foolish guy
Committing suicide? No, I am not a foolish person


Don't even feel like drinking, or even gettin high
I don't even have the desire to drink alcohol or use drugs


Cause all that's gonna do really, is accelerate
Because all that would truly accomplish is speeding up


The anxieties that I wish I could alleviate
The worries that I long to relieve


But wait, I've been through a whole lot of other shit, before
However, I have previously experienced a multitude of other difficult situations


So I oughta be able, to withstand some more
Therefore, I should be capable of enduring additional challenges


But I'm sweating though, my eyes are turning red and yo
However, I am still nervous and my eyes are becoming bloodshot


I'm ready to lose my mind but instead I use my mind
I am on the verge of losing my sanity, but I choose to employ my rational thinking


I put down the knife, and take the bullets out my nine
I set aside the weapon and remove the ammunition from my firearm


My only crime, was that I'm too damn kind
My only flaw is being excessively compassionate


And now some scandalous motherfuckers wanna take what's mine
Now, some deceitful individuals want to seize what rightfully belongs to me


But they can't take the respect, that I've earned in my lifetime
However, they cannot take away the admiration and honor I have gained throughout my life


And you know they'll never stop the furious force of my rhymes
And they know they will never be able to halt the unstoppable power of my lyrics


So like they say, every dog has its day
As the saying goes, every individual will have their moment of triumph


And like they say, God works in a mysterious way
And as people say, God's actions are often incomprehensible


So I pray, remembering the days of my youth
Therefore, I pray, recalling the memories from my younger years


As I prepare to meet my moment of truth
As I ready myself to confront my own reality


"You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free!"
"Understanding and accepting the truth will bring liberation!"


Yo I got one lyric pointed at your head for start
I have a lyric aimed directly at your mind to commence


Another one, is pointed at your weak ass heart
Another lyric is aimed at your feeble and cowardly nature


Now if I pull the trigger, on these fully loaded lines
If I unleash these powerful lyrics


You're gonna wish I woulda pulled a black nine, I mack dimes
You will regret that I didn't resort to violence, as I excel in attracting attractive women


Crack the spines of the fake gangsters
Expose and dismantle the counterfeit gangsters


Yeah the bitin triflin niggas, and the studio pranksters
Referring to the imitators and deceitful individuals in the music industry


Yo lookin at the situation plainly: will you remain g?
Considering the circumstances clearly: will you stay genuine?


Or will you be looked upon strangely?
Or will you be regarded with suspicion and bewilderment?


I reign as the articulator, with the greater data
I dominate as the eloquent communicator, possessing superior knowledge


Revolvin on the tascam much doper than my last jam
Experimenting on the Tascam recording device, creating something superior to my previous work


While others struggle to juggle, tricky metaphors
While others struggle to handle complex metaphors


I explore more, to expose the core
I delve deeper to reveal the essence


A lot of emcees, act stupid to me
Many rappers appear foolish to me


And we have yet to see, if they can match our longevity
And it remains to be seen if they can match our endurance and lasting impact


But anyway it's just another day
Regardless, it is simply another ordinary day


Another fake jack I slay with my spectac' rap display
Another fraudulent imitator I defeat with my spectacular rap performance


Styles, smooth but rugged -- you can't push or shove it
My style is polished yet raw, unable to be undermined or dismissed


You dig it and you dug it cause like money you love it
You understand and appreciate it, as you are infatuated with it like money


The king of monotone, with my own throne
The ruler of monotone delivery, establishing my own position of power


Righteously violent prone my words bring winds like cyclones
In a morally justified manner, my words have a powerful impact similar to cyclonic winds


Stormin your hideout, blockin out your sunlight
Invading your sanctuary, obstructing your rays of positivity


Your image and your business, were truly not done right
Your reputation and affairs have been mismanaged and mishandled


Throw up your he-allah-i now, divine saviors
Raise your hands, calling upon divine saviors


You got no hand skills there's no security to save ya
You lack proficiency in combat, there is no protection to rescue you


No pager, no celly, no drop top benz-y
No pager, no cellphone, no luxurious convertible Mercedes-Benz


I came to bring your phony hip-hop, to an ending
I arrived to put an end to your fake hip-hop


My art of war will leave you sore from the abuse
My warlike approach will leave you bruised and battered


Cause you must meet your moment of truth
Because you have to confront your own reality and face the consequences




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, KEITH ELAM

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