Bad Funk Stripe
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I'm a small portion of the sampled origin
I am only a small part of something that has been taken from its original context and remixed or reused

Seems like your kickin' it back to the policemen
It appears that you are returning to the authorities after doing something illegal or wrong

I need a breath of fresh air
I require a new perspective or some space to clear my mind

So we can clear the air
So that we can resolve any misunderstandings or conflicts between us

Importance for your labels
It is important to properly categorize or label things for organizational purposes

Kick the flipper on the gold mark twilight
Make a bold move or take a risk to achieve success or reach a desired outcome

Kick the flipper so i can see my light
Take action so that I can find my own way or pursue my own goals

I screamed hooray for flashing bad funk stripe
I expressed joy or excitement at the thought of revisiting or reliving a negative experience

Bad funk stripe
A negative or unpleasant experience that has been imprinted in one's memory

Bad vibes from the slide tribe seems
The group of people I am with or have encountered are giving off negative or uncomfortable feelings

You got your wires crossed when you tried to fix the toasted
You made a mistake or became confused when attempting to solve a problem

But the boasting felt like karate
Talking about one's accomplishments or skills gave a sense of power or control

Rolled with the punches and a blow up vercace
I coped with difficulties or challenges and managed to come out on top

We really need gravel rash
We need to experience some form of physical or emotional pain to toughen up or gain resilience

Step on the gas
Move forward quickly or with determination

Give all the hash
Put all of one's effort or resources into something

Rollin up, pretty smashed
Getting high or drunk to dull the senses and escape reality

I screamed hooray for I'm flashing back funk stripe
I expressed excitement or enjoyment at revisiting a negative memory or experience

Well there's a crazy situation on the seventh floor
Something chaotic or unexpected is happening in a certain location or situation

I'm in an argument forever with the lady in the down stairs
I am stuck in a never-ending disagreement or conflict with someone who lives in a lower position than me

Left operator lift me up better
Someone or something is needed to help improve the current situation or mood

I know you do it well
I am confident in your abilities or skills to help me

Cause I've seen you when your in the rain
I have witnessed you facing difficult or challenging circumstances before

And your pain won't go back
Your hurt or suffering cannot be undone or reversed

Cause i know it
Because I am certain or confident in my own beliefs or knowledge

You try everything to tell me that you know it
You attempt to convince me that you have the answers or solutions to the problem

You know, i know, you know
We both understand or are aware of the situation, but may have different perspectives on it

A bad funk stripe
An unpleasant or negative memory or experience that has left a lasting impression