In the early part of the decade, several American politicians attacked rappers, including the Geto Boys (though most famously Ice-T and 2 Live Crew). A high-profile incident in which Bushwick Bill (actually a dwarf) lost an eye in a shooting incident with his girlfriend helped sales for their third album, We Can't Be Stopped, which showed Bushwick on the cover being carted through a hospital by Scarface and Willie D. They responded to being dropped by Geffen on the title track ("We Can't Be Stopped"), and "Mind Playing Tricks On Me" became a hit in the rap community.
The Unseen
Geto Boys Lyrics
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Ugh, ugh...
These busted ass whores are going crazy
You might as well take up plugs before you make babies
And watch their motherfucking brains, stupid
And take the rep for the murder you did, you son of a bitch
Cause killing babies ain't gank
You dump ass whores with no hope for it
Killing babies ain't shit, you're on work for it
They're just trying to wipe her ass out
Cause the niggaz be the ones with their bellies all poked out
And even like to be the desolate by another
You need to pass me a gat, and let me kill some of you motherfuckers
That's why I'm clear with [? ] niggaz
But this world would be fucked if it was ran by you stupid bitches
At least give the kids a chance
And if you're going unprotected, keep your pussy in your panties
Cause you whores will get the Guillotine
If I would adjust for one of you bitches killing off the unseen
What the fuck is this protesting?
Legalizing killing babies and shit with no question
Police beating up the freeze cutie
Cause they were praying for the unseen dead bodies
And us niggaz ain't playing that game, bitch
Fuck George Bush, fuck the court that laying shit
And While I'm at him fuck way too
Little murdered more innocents cause they cooperated bitch you
Get the dick out of your mouth
And wake up because you're sending these kids to the slaughter house
Instead of sending out niggaz to the meets cutter
You need to send some of these gay motherfuckers
Ugh, now listen to me ladies: Howcome you're killing them?
But don't pity your little babies
Now, think about that!
They bring your ass some blood wrapped up in a paper sack
Wake up from this motherfucking dream
And Do what?
And Stop killing the unseen
Prat got pregnant, now she is off to the bathroom
To get the baby socked out of her ass with the vaccum
Label her killer, hide and induct her ass doing in
Shouldn't had your ass out screwing, bitch
Unprotected, getting that sperm injected
Now, you wanna cry cause you're pregnant!
They need to pass the bill
To stop all these babies getting killed
PBs getting pregnant fudge thrill
But they won't stop it
Cause everybody is in it for a profit
Politicians looking at thier pockets
And this shit is sissiness
People getting whipped due this baby killing business
We need to get a grip and chill
And stop sending our unseen to the killing field
Ugh, and you know what Big Mike?
We gotta talk about... these niggaz who, you know...
Let these girls go through this shit though, right?!
You know what I'm saying?
Now, break that shit off
What's happening my nigga; what's happening my man?
I know what you're thinking, I know your motherfucking plan
Run, run, run from your motherfucking duties
Didn't want the baby but you wanted the bitch's booty
Fuck her then forgot her, get her right but then you'll quit her
Told her have an abortion or you ain't getting back with her
Another baby dying, another bitch crying
Another nigga lying when he needs to be frying
For going in the murder, he never meant to hurt her
But now she had the baby, all he did was desert her
Xed her out, kicked her to the curb and dumped her
Dumb motherfucker, ain't you heard of a rubber
And if not a rubber, respite the bulleting
Nigga; wake up and stop killing the unseen
The lyrics of Geto Boys' song "The Unseen" tackle the issue of abortion and criticize those who engage in it. The first verse contains lines that express disgust towards those who are advocating for the legalization of abortion. The second verse targets women who opt for abortions, calling them "dump ass whores" and stating that they have no hope. The third verse sheds light on the politicians who turn a blind eye to the issue and are in it for the profit.
Throughout the song, the lyrics play on the concept of unseen, referring to the babies that are aborted and the damage that is done to the human psyche. The chorus calls for an end to the killing of the unseen and urges people to wake up and take action. The song is also critical of men who neglect their responsibilities and pressure women into getting abortions.
Overall, the song can be seen as a commentary on the negative effects of abortion on society and the human psyche. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and anger towards those who engage in it and the power structures that enable it.
Line by Line Meaning
Legalizing an abortion, ain't that a bitch?!
The singer is questioning the morality of making abortion legal.
These busted ass whores are going crazy
The singer is referring to promiscuous women who are getting pregnant and seeking abortions.
You might as well take up plugs before you make babies
The singer is suggesting that women use birth control to prevent pregnancy and abortions.
And watch their motherfucking brains, stupid
The artist is criticizing women who lack intelligence and make poor decisions regarding their reproductive health.
Cause killing babies ain't gank
The artist is saying that aborting fetuses is not okay.
Cause your mamma would've flushed your ass down her ass crack
The singer is suggesting that if the person who had an abortion was in the same situation the mother would have also had an abortion.
You dump ass whores with no hope for it
The singer is calling women who have abortions derogatory names and implying that they have no hope for a better future.
Killing babies ain't shit, you're on work for it
The artist is saying that having an abortion should not be normalized and should be seen as a serious decision.
They're just trying to wipe her ass out
The artist is suggesting that society wants to eliminate women who have abortions.
Cause the niggaz be the ones with their bellies all poked out
The artist is blaming men for impregnating women and causing them to seek abortions.
And even like to be the desolate by another
The singer is suggesting that men abandon women they impregnate and leave them to deal with the repercussions of abortion alone.
You need to pass me a gat, and let me kill some of you motherfuckers
The artist is expressing anger and frustration towards those who support abortion and suggesting that they should be punished.
That's why I'm clear with [? ] niggaz
The singer is saying that they are against abortion and are not afraid to express their views.
But this world would be fucked if it was ran by you stupid bitches
The singer is expressing disdain towards women who have abortions and suggesting that they should not be in positions of power.
At least give the kids a chance
The singer is saying that fetuses should not be aborted and given a chance to live.
And if you're going unprotected, keep your pussy in your panties
The artist is suggesting that women should not have sex if they are not using birth control and do not want to get pregnant.
Cause you whores will get the Guillotine
The artist is suggesting that women who have abortions should be punished severely.
If I would adjust for one of you bitches killing off the unseen
The singer is saying that they would take action against women who have abortions.
What the fuck is this protesting?
The singer is questioning the purpose of protests aimed at legalizing abortion.
Legalizing killing babies and shit with no question
The artist is criticizing the idea of legalizing abortion without taking into account the moral implications.
Police beating up the freeze cutie
The artist is referring to police brutality towards those protesting abortion.
Cause they were praying for the unseen dead bodies
The artist is suggesting that people were protesting to bring attention to the fetuses that are aborted and not seen by society.
And us niggaz ain't playing that game, bitch
The singer is saying that they do not support the legalization of abortion and are taking a stand against it.
Fuck George Bush, fuck the court that laying shit
The artist is criticizing political leaders who support legalizing abortion.
And While I'm at him fuck way too
The singer is expressing disdain towards society as a whole.
Little murdered more innocents cause they cooperated bitch you
The singer is saying that people who support legalized abortion are responsible for killing innocent fetuses.
Get the dick out of your mouth
The singer is telling someone to stop being ignorant and listen to their views.
And wake up because you're sending these kids to the slaughter house
The artist is suggesting that fetuses are being killed and should not be treated as livestock.
Instead of sending out niggaz to the meets cutter
The artist is suggesting that society should not be killing fetuses but should be taking action against those who support abortion.
You need to send some of these gay motherfuckers
The singer is using a homophobic slur and suggesting that people who support legalizing abortion are not masculine enough to take real action.
Now listen to me ladies: Howcome you're killing them?
The singer is directly addressing women who have abortions and asking them to think about why they are choosing to terminate their pregnancies.
But don't pity your little babies
The artist is saying that women who have abortions should not feel sorry for their fetuses.
Now, think about that!
The artist is telling women to consider the implications of their decision to have an abortion.
They bring your ass some blood wrapped up in a paper sack
The artist is suggesting that women who have abortions are not fully aware of the consequences of their decision.
Wake up from this motherfucking dream
The singer is suggesting that people who support legalizing abortion are not seeing the reality of the situation.
And Do what?
The artist is questioning what society should be doing to prevent abortions from happening.
And Stop killing the unseen
The singer is calling for society to put an end to the practice of abortion.
Prat got pregnant, now she is off to the bathroom
The singer is using slang to refer to a woman who has become pregnant and is going to have an abortion.
To get the baby socked out of her ass with the vaccum
The singer is using vulgar language to describe the process of abortion and criticizing it as a violent act.
Label her killer, hide and induct her ass doing in
The artist is suggesting that women who have abortions should be labeled as murderers and punished for their actions.
Shouldn't had your ass out screwing, bitch
The artist is blaming women for getting pregnant and suggesting that they should have been more responsible.
Unprotected, getting that sperm injected
The singer is suggesting that women who get pregnant without using birth control are being irresponsible.
Now, you wanna cry cause you're pregnant!
The singer is suggesting that women who get pregnant and do not want the baby are not taking responsibility for their actions.
They need to pass the bill
The artist is suggesting that laws should be put in place to prevent abortions from happening.
To stop all these babies getting killed
The artist is saying that society needs to put an end to abortion.
PBs getting pregnant fudge thrill
The artist is using a slang term to describe women who are getting pregnant and having abortions for pleasure.
But they won't stop it
The singer is suggesting that society does not do enough to prevent abortions.
Cause everybody is in it for a profit
The artist is suggesting that people who support legalizing abortion are doing so for financial gain.
Politicians looking at thier pockets
The singer is saying that politicians who support legalizing abortion are more concerned with their own money than with the welfare of fetuses.
And this shit is sissiness
The singer is expressing disgust with the idea of legalizing abortion.
People getting whipped due this baby killing business
The singer is suggesting that society is suffering due to the practice of abortion and that it is hurting people.
We need to get a grip and chill
The artist is suggesting that society needs to take a step back and think about the implications of legalizing abortion.
And stop sending our unseen to the killing field
The artist is calling for an end to the practice of aborting fetuses.
What's happening my nigga; what's happening my man?
The singer is addressing someone and asking them how they are doing.
I know what you're thinking, I know your motherfucking plan
The singer is suggesting that they know what the other person is thinking and what they plan to do.
Run, run, run from your motherfucking duties
The artist is criticizing someone for not taking responsibility for their actions and running away from the consequences of their actions.
Didn't want the baby but you wanted the bitch's booty
The artist is suggesting that men who impregnate women do not want the baby but simply want to have sex with the woman.
Fuck her then forgot her, get her right but then you'll quit her
The artist is suggesting that men have sex with women but then leave them after they become pregnant and are not willing to take responsibility for their actions.
Told her have an abortion or you ain't getting back with her
The singer is suggesting that men pressure women to have abortions and threaten to leave them if they do not comply.
Another baby dying, another bitch crying
The artist is expressing the negative consequences of abortion and the emotional toll it takes on women.
Another nigga lying when he needs to be frying
The singer is suggesting that men who impregnate women and do not take responsibility for their actions should be punished.
For going in the murder, he never meant to hurt her
The singer is saying that men who impregnate women and then pressure them to have abortions are committing murder and causing harm to women.
But now she had the baby, all he did was desert her
The singer is saying that men who impregnate women and then leave them to have the baby alone are not taking responsibility for their actions.
Xed her out, kicked her to the curb and dumped her
The artist is saying that men who leave women after impregnating them are not treating them with respect and are abandoning them.
Dumb motherfucker, ain't you heard of a rubber
The artist is suggesting that men who impregnate women should have used birth control to prevent pregnancy from happening.
And if not a rubber, respite the bulleting
The singer is suggesting that men who do not use birth control and do not want to become fathers should consider other options, such as getting a vasectomy.
Nigga; wake up and stop killing the unseen
The singer is addressing men and telling them to take responsibility for their actions and stop supporting the practice of abortion.
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.