The Militia
Gangstarr Lyrics

There's a bulletin - state police, Princeton Junction
Attention everyone - the state police have issued a bulletin regarding an incident in Princeton Junction

The militia...
A group of certain individuals, whose identities remain unknown, have organized themselves as a military force

Certain individuals of unidentified nature
These individuals are of unknown origin or background

is now under complete control
They are currently under strict and total command

Hip-hop is not, what it is today..
The current state of hip-hop is not the same as it used to be

It's the real... it's the (militia)
This is the true and authentic form of hip-hop, represented by the militia

If heads only knew how I felt about the rap game
If people only understood my true feelings towards the rap industry

They'd relocate, and change their fuckin name
They would move away and completely alter their identity

I eradicate movefakers, roll with coat shakers
I eliminate those who pretend to be something they're not, and associate myself with powerful and influential individuals

Give dap to mad money makers
I show respect to those who have achieved great financial success

Shared cells with lifetakers, have sex with rumpshakers
I have been imprisoned alongside dangerous criminals, and engage in sexual encounters with attractive individuals

I make moves so I'ma earthquaker
I take actions that have a significant and powerful impact

I've been known to instill fear
I have a reputation for inspiring fear in others

Although the world may be round, we still trapped in the square
Despite living in a world that is supposedly vast and limitless, we are still confined and restricted in various ways

City light, got me buggin and trife
The bright lights of the city cause me to feel anxious and engage in risky behavior

Some die by the gun, some die by the knife
People meet their demise through acts of violence involving firearms or knives

It's alright, like a game of spades I'm trump tight
I am confident and skilled, comparable to the strongest card in a game of spades

Premier hit me with music to ensure that it thump right
DJ Premier provides me with impactful music that resonates with listeners

And my flight, will be taken solely at night
I prefer to operate discreetly under the cover of darkness

Cause that's when the freaks come out, no doubt
During nighttime, individuals who are more unconventional or daring tend to emerge

And in the dark hours is when I will shower
I will take advantage of the night to showcase my talent or engage in various activities

with the knowledge of my trade to get paid
I utilize my expertise and skills to earn money

Still I make moves like a snake in the grass, roundabout
I continue to make strategic and elusive maneuvers, navigating through difficult situations

I be dickin it down while you be assed out
While others may be struggling or in a disadvantaged position, I am enjoying success and satisfaction

Puff mad L's but never passed out
I smoke a considerable amount of marijuana but never lose consciousness

And if I'm caught up in a jam I blast my way out
If I find myself in a difficult or dangerous situation, I will use force to escape

There'll be no lettin up, just straight shuttin up
I will not relent or back down, instead, I will silence my opposition

or we'll start the wettin up
Otherwise, we will resort to violent actions

Lyrical infrared sceptor never miss you
My lyrical skills are precise and accurate, never failing to impact the target

Big Shug, Guru, Freddie Foxxx, The Militia, militia
The combination of Big Shug, Guru, Freddie Foxxx, and the militia represents a powerful and unstoppable force in the world of hip-hop

Everybody's spittin it, the rhyme is hot
All individuals are expressing their rhymes with great intensity and skill

When Premier bring the beats, no it just don't stop
When DJ Premier provides the musical backdrop, the energy and momentum continue without ceasing

Yo; I ain't one to succumb to no man, but to command
I refuse to submit or yield to anyone, instead, I assert control and authority

And scoop up the troops when it's time to take a stand
I gather my followers and allies when it is necessary to demonstrate defiance or resistance

Emphatically, deep strategies leave casualties
With great emphasis and careful planning, our strategies result in negative consequences for our opponents

I creep gradually, til everybody knows
I approach slowly and subtly, until my presence and reputation are widely recognized

that I got more flows than Rosebud got hoes
I possess an abundance of different rap styles and techniques

The anger inside had me trapped
My internal anger and frustration kept me confined and restricted

til I got geared up with raps to tear you up like big gats
But then, I equipped myself with powerful and impactful lyrics that can cause significant harm, similar to large firearms

for big stacks, watch your back when I send em in
In order to acquire substantial amounts of money, you should be cautious and vigilant when I deploy my associates

Caught you tremblin, my name and face you're rememberin
I witnessed your fear and intimidation, making sure that you will always remember my name and appearance

Several attempts, but nah bitch, you'll never win
Despite numerous efforts, you will never succeed or triumph

Rhymes pierce your skin or maybe limbs we'll be severin
My lyrics have the power to penetrate and harm you, possibly resulting in severe injuries

Take you to the mat, peep that, you should keep back
I will engage in physical confrontations and overpower you, it's in your best interest to maintain a distance

My ill-kid format will lay you flat like a doormat
My exceptional and impactful rap style will completely annihilate you, leaving you completely defeated

that I walk on, I meditate while you talk on
I effortlessly navigate and conquer my surroundings, while you continue to make empty chatter

And gossip, so I drop my hot shit; fully loaded glock clips
You engage in idle talk and rumors, while I release my high-quality music and arm myself with loaded firearms

So get the fuck out my block, kid
I demand that you immediately leave my territory or domain

As nights turn to days, days go back to nights, we be speaking it right
As the cycle of night turning into day and vice versa continues, we consistently deliver our rhymes with precision and skill

And keeping it tight up in the street life
We remain loyal and committed to the street lifestyle, maintaining a sense of unity and cohesion

I meet life, head on, no holds barred
I confront and face life fearlessly and without any limitations or restrictions

Born with a heart of gold, now mostly cold and scarred
I was once kind-hearted and generous, but now I have become hardened and marked by past experiences

En guard, choose your weapon, or get to steppin
Be prepared to defend yourself, select your method of attack, or leave immediately

Lyrical bullets make you dance from the trance you be kept in
My powerful and impactful lyrics have the ability to snap you out of your hypnotic state and provoke a reaction

Assessments are made before, and during combat
We carefully evaluate and analyze the situation before engaging in conflict, as well as during the actual battle

I master my hunger, blow the spot when I bomb cats
I control and satisfy my desires, and when I attack, I create a significant impact and cause chaos

One of us, equals many of us
Each individual among us possesses great power and influence, and when we unite, we become an unstoppable force

Disrespect one of us, you'll see plenty of us
If you show disrespect or provoke any of us, you will have to face a multitude of us and suffer the consequences

Conflict, is what I predict
I foresee and anticipate conflicts or confrontations

You and your fellas is mad jealous, attempting to flare
You and your friends are filled with envy and attempt to provoke or incite us

We cleverly stalked ya, your fam'll miss ya
We have intelligently and discreetly pursued you, and your family will mourn your absence

The war's on, that's why we formed The Militia
We are engaged in a conflict or war, which is the reason we came together to form The Militia

You niggaz owe me for my rhymes, I come to collect
You individuals owe me for the lyrics I have delivered, and now I have come to demand payment

For you dope fiend niggaz in rap, I here to inject, check
To all the individuals in the rap industry who are obsessed with drugs, I am here to inject a dose of reality, pay attention

My style is water baby, spread it around
My rap style is fluid and adaptable, like water, and I share it with others

But when you niggaz don't flow it right and fuck up my sound
But when you individuals fail to execute it correctly and ruin the quality of my music

I get down; in '89 I spit the buck in the face
I retaliate and take action; back in 1989, I boldly confronted and challenged the entire rap industry

of every MC that came in the place, a scar you'll never erase
I left a lasting impact on every MC that appeared in that particular venue, and that memory will forever be engraved in their minds

MC's are only recognized for their flows
MCs solely gain recognition for their rhyming abilities

I'm worldwide for the bitches, that I turned into hoes
I have achieved international fame and recognition for my influence over women, transforming them into promiscuous individuals

You heard me spit it on Jew-elz, that's how it goes
You heard me deliver this message on the song 'Jew-elz,' that's how the situation is

For all them faking ass niggaz and how I bust up they nose
This is for all the individuals who pretend to be something they're not, and how I expose and punish them for their deceit

And while your, nose is drippin, and drainin blood
As your nose bleeds and continues to release blood

I be standing over you screamin, "Nigga, WHAT, WHAT?! Nigga WHAT?!"
I will tower over you, shouting aggressively and defiantly, demanding your attention and submission

Niggas feel my presence, like I'm right in they palm
People can sense and perceive my influence and power, as if I am directly in their vicinity

Cause a stormy day is coming, when you see me so calm, it's on
I may appear calm and composed, but a day filled with chaos and conflict is imminent when I am present

No more twin glocks, they jam up my plays
I have retired the use of two handguns, as they often malfunction and interfere with my plans

Now its twin .40 calibre Walther PPK's
Instead, I now carry two .40 caliber Walther PPK handguns

I'm in the control of my game, you must respect me like The Ref
I am fully in command and in charge of my domain, and you are obligated to show me the same level of respect as a referee

Uh-huh, you disrespect you get the tech
Indeed, if you disrespect me, you will face the consequence of a firearm

I turn you fake niggaz on and off, like I'm the clapper
I have the power to manipulate and control fake individuals, just like a light switch or applause machine

I rob so many niggaz, they should call me Jack the Rapper
I have successfully stolen from numerous individuals, to the extent that I should be referred to as 'Jack the Rapper'

I'll the illest nigga doing this, dead or alive
I am the most exceptional and talented individual in this field, regardless of whether I am alive or deceased

Gloria Gaynor on you motherfuckers, I Will Survive
Similar to the determination expressed in Gloria Gaynor's song 'I Will Survive,' I will endure and overcome any challenges or obstacles

You can try to come at me, but do you want the kick back?
If you attempt to confront or attack me, are you prepared for the consequences and backlash?

You snap inside the cage of a pit, and you get bit back, huh
If you enter a confrontational situation with me, it will be like provoking a fierce dog in a cage, resulting in you being harmed

My war is so tight, my drama so ill
The conflicts I engage in are intense and tightly controlled, and the chaos I create is overwhelming

Beef with me hangs around like a unpaid bill
If you have a conflict or disagreement with me, it will linger and remain unresolved, just like an unpaid debt

I push these lyrics through any MC, and make it burn
I forcefully deliver these lyrics to every MC, causing them to feel the impact and intensity

So the niggaz who be rhyming next, will miss a turn
As a result, the next person attempting to rap will be skipped or unable to match the level of skill and intensity

When you speak of who's the dopest MC, I don't come up
When discussing the greatest MCs, I am often not mentioned or recognized

But when you speak of who's the livest MC, I stay what up, what's up?
However, when discussing the most lively and energetic MC, I remain at the forefront, asking 'What's up?'

I got stripes while you got strikes and bogus mikes
I have earned my reputation and credentials, while you possess false accomplishments and inadequate microphones

Do what bitch niggaz do best bite
Continue to engage in cowardly and imitative behavior, as that is what weak individuals tend to excel at

You niggaz can't make up a law that I don't overrule, overthrow
You individuals are incapable of creating a rule or law that surpasses my authority and power, as I can always invalidate or subvert it

Prim' brought Bumpy these tracks so I can let you know
DJ Premier provided Bumpy Knuckles (Freddie the Foxxx) with these tracks to convey this message to you

Before I slide I'ma leave you this jewel
Before I depart or leave, I will impart this valuable piece of information

Even mechanics walk around with they tools
Even individuals who repair machines or vehicles carry their own tools for protection or in case of emergency

It's the Militia
This is the iconic and powerful force known as the Militia