Mankind
I.R.E. Lyrics

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No ink as I go
Yeah we Free in here
Never put yo name
On a paper you don't agree in here
Paper planes went MIA
I be hustling everyday
To make sure that one day
No paper will be missiing up in

Here
Yet economy dont want me to Make it
Financial castration attempt
They dont want me to fuck up Plays they making
(Fuck up, fuck up)
False allegations
Against my nation
This human experience
Ain't supposed to be what the fuck They making it
Separations been up the topic
But the segregation is no longer About colors
Ya the enegades coming in strong
They come in many forms
Hope the systems ready
And they tag along
Cauz The G's among us
Are Moving steady
Like it was all day long
Lasagna type
Nah you cannot hear the G in the Song
Put the game on a plate
With forks & knives
We eating strong
Yeah I said it fuck covid19 and
Their tricks
The placebo effect aint for you this Time
They got agenda 21 right
Stuck 2 their wrist
Telling you success stories
Like a fucking lullaby
Today is great
Levitation is an agitation
I'm inhaling good stuff
Projecting myself high
KIDS are on the come up
THEY DON'T know the rules
And THIS is about the timing
And YOU have a clock now
TIC TOK
I can hear the beat drop
Still they dont have the tools
So they always fall off the tip top
Posting videos without knowing
Whats the real truth
They hear the beat stop
But they don't know the real proof
I'm the werewolf
Who know?
Revolutionary mentality
Shipping the truth like it's fucking Uhaul
Revolution won't be televised

Changing the game out
I guess I'm calling this shit a RuPaul

Overall Meaning

In the song "Mankind" by I.R.E., the lyrics express a sense of rebellion and a rejection of societal norms. The opening lines, "No ink as I go, Yeah we Free in here, Never put yo name, On a paper you don't agree in here," suggest a refusal to conform and be confined within the constraints set by others. The artist emphasizes the importance of individuality and authenticity, encouraging listeners to resist signing their names to anything they don't genuinely believe in.

The lyrics also touch upon economic struggles and the attempts of those in power to control and manipulate financial systems. The line, "Yet economy dont want me to Make it, Financial castration attempt," indicates a frustration with the oppressive nature of the economic system and the obstacles faced by individuals trying to achieve success. The artist expresses a desire to disrupt the existing power structures, stating, "They dont want me to fuck up Plays they making."

The song also addresses the need for unity and the power of collective action. References to revolution and the rejection of the status quo highlight the artist's willingness to challenge societal norms and fight for change. The line, "Revolution won't be televised, Changing the game out," suggests a determination to dismantle the existing system and create a new, more inclusive and just world.

Line by Line Meaning

No ink as I go
I don't leave any evidence or trace of my actions

Yeah we Free in here
We have freedom of expression in this space

Never put yo name
I never associate myself

On a paper you don't agree in here
On any document or agreement I don't support

Paper planes went MIA
My plans and ideas disappeared

I be hustling everyday
I work hard every day

To make sure that one day
To ensure that eventually

No paper will be missiing up in here
There won't be any missing documents or important information

Yet economy dont want me to Make it
The economic system is against my success

Financial castration attempt
They are trying to financially restrain me

They dont want me to fuck up Plays they making
They don't want me to disrupt their plans

False allegations
Untrue accusations

Against my nation
Targeting my community or people

This human experience
The way we live as humans

Ain't supposed to be what the fuck They making it
It's not meant to be the way they are manipulating it

Separations been up the topic
Discussing divisions has been popular

But the segregation is no longer About colors
But now it's not just about race

Ya the enegades coming in strong
The rebels are emerging powerfully

They come in many forms
They appear in various ways

Hope the systems ready
I hope the systems are prepared

And they tag along
And they join us

Cauz The G's among us
Because the great individuals among us

Are Moving steady
Are progressing consistently

Like it was all day long
As if it's a continuous process

Lasagna type
Complex and layered

Nah you cannot hear the G in the Song
No, you can't hear the greatness in the music

Put the game on a plate
Present the industry as a whole

With forks & knives
Using tools and strategies

We eating strong
We are thriving and succeeding

Yeah I said it fuck covid19 and Their tricks
Yes, I said it, I don't trust or accept the manipulation of the COVID-19 situation

The placebo effect aint for you this Time
The false sense of improvement won't deceive me this time

They got agenda 21 right Stuck 2 their wrist
They are promoting a specific plan or agenda

Telling you success stories Like a fucking lullaby
Narrating tales of success like a soothing bedtime story

Today is great
The present moment is positive

Levitation is an agitation
Floating or rising up causes unrest or disturbance

I'm inhaling good stuff Projecting myself high
I'm absorbing positivity and uplifting myself

KIDS are on the come up
Young individuals are rising and gaining prominence

THEY DON'T know the rules
They are unfamiliar with the norms or regulations

And THIS is about the timing
And this is specifically related to the timing

And YOU have a clock now TIC TOK
And now you have a limited time, so don't waste it

I can hear the beat drop
I can sense the shift in rhythm or atmosphere

Still they dont have the tools
However, they don't possess the necessary resources or skills

So they always fall off the tip top
Thus, they consistently fail when they reach the highest point

Posting videos without knowing Whats the real truth
Sharing videos without fully understanding the actual reality

They hear the beat stop
They notice when the rhythm or momentum ceases

But they don't know the real proof
But they lack awareness of the concrete evidence

I'm the werewolf Who know?
I'm an enigma, who truly understands?

Revolutionary mentality
A mindset that seeks significant change

Shipping the truth like it's fucking Uhaul
Spreading the truth forcefully and extensively

Revolution won't be televised
The revolution won't be publicly broadcasted

Changing the game out I guess I'm calling this shit a RuPaul
Transforming the industry, I'm metaphorically comparing it to RuPaul (a notable figure who challenges norms)

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Schneider-Edoward Charles Narcisse

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