Night Vision
Guru's Jazzmatazz feat. Isaac Hayes Lyrics

When the sun goes down and the moon comes up
As the day ends and the night begins

You can see a lot of things if you look deep enough
If you pay close attention, you'll come across various happenings

It's all around
Everything that is taking place

The city skyline, in the nighttime, be the right time, to ball out
City lights at night provide the perfect atmosphere to enjoy life

(Yeah) Who's the real pimp, gangster hustler, you call out
This emphasizes that there are many people pretending to play serious roles in the society

Is it him, is it him or is it, Dukes over there?
Trying to decide between a few people who fit the categories of a pimp, gangster, or hustler

Real recognizes real, so yo, no one cares
Genuine people recognize each other's authenticity, so it doesn't matter what others think or say

The chief executive mack, in so deep you can't imagine
The top boss in the street game, so well-established that it's difficult to fathom

I've seen the beatdowns, the gunfights, plus the paddywagon
The artist has personally witnessed violent crime, police action, and the aftereffects

See daddy with his pants saggin, pushin whips that's too fly
Refers to someone dressing and driving as flashy as possible

Switchin up to a suit and tie, ladies say he's too cute to lie (Forget about it)
If the same guy dressed in classy clothing, it may seem a little too good to be true, although they would still find him charming

And none of my girls, wanna, talk to you
The rapper's female friends are not willing to engage in conversation with someone they do not approve of

Plus, none of my boys, gotta, talk to you
The artist's male friends are also avoiding interaction

Cause when you see me, they'll be somewhere in the cut
Implying that his friends will be around, but not too close to him

And you can't be me, so nip that weak talk in the butt
No point in comparing oneself with others who are different and better in their own ways, so stop the negativity

The party's crowded, and everyone, is showin love
At the gathering, people are friendly and appreciative

Whassup, what's the deal, how's things holdin up?
Typical party conversations asking about life updates

(Whassup young blood?)
A friendly greeting to a young male

The smooth dude, that moves through, with the utmost precision
The singer is someone who excels at doing things with accuracy and ease

Truly a wiseguy, seein life with my night vision
Someone who is very streetwise and can see things clearly in the dark

See that young blood, comin down the street
Referring to another young male who is walking nearby

Don't be hypnotized by the stride of his feet..
Look beyond a person's outer appearance and do not get too impressed by it

Pickpockets.. streetwalkers.. number runners.. hustlers
The type of people one might come across on a dark city street

Lots of ladies, wanna, check me out
The artist is getting a lot of attention from women

And lots of haters, wanna, X me out
There are also people who dislike him and want to see him fail

I got more style than Gucci, Louis or Prada
The singer believes that he has better fashion sense than high-end designer brands

Drop more jewels on you, than your uncle or father
Means giving advice and knowledge that is more valuable than what one's elder family members may provide

Once this envious kid, was temptin me kid
Talking about a young person trying to instigate him

to stoop down to his level and cold empty his wig
The young kid was instigating him to engage in a fight and possibly hurt him badly

He was mad cause his girl wanted up in my world (hahahaha)
Kid was frustrated because his girlfriend was interested in hanging out with the artist instead of him

I looked the other way, and she was still, stuck in my world
The artist showed restraint and did not pursue the girl or interact with her further

Aiyyo; baby wants to run with me, come with me, have fun with me
A young woman was interested in spending time with the artist

I be the man when I'm dipped, or in a t-shirt, and dungarees
Whether dressed up or in casual clothing, he is still confident and in control

I overheard her man, that was screamin in her ear
Her boyfriend was shouting at her

while I nodded to my peeps, who was schemin in the rear
While the artist acknowledged his friends who were in the background planning something

If he's gon' flip, he's gonna, find out quick
If the boyfriend becomes aggressive, he will be quickly shut down

That I stroll with a click, and we roll mad thick
Referring to his group of friends, who are very tight-knit and organized

He shook my hand and laughed it off, that was his best decision
The boyfriend ultimately shrugged it off, which was the better move for him

We keep it tight aight? Hangin out, with that night vision
The singer and his friends are always aware and alert, hence why they are so close-knit

I bust into this night club
Entering a nightclub abruptly with force and confidence

I can see you perpetraters
Can spot all the phony people at the club

Passin out your BID'ness cards
People trying to promote their business or services

Wearin your knockoff gators
People wearing fake alligator skin shoes

Pimps.. heartbreakers.. dumb-ass Johns..
People at the club fitting the stereotypical roles of a pimp, a heartbreaker, or an idiotic john

You got to make a decision, to go witcha instincts
Advice to trust one's instincts and make a smart choice

and rely on your night vision
Stay sharp, vigilant and aware of the surroundings, especially during the night