Power
Ice‐T Lyrics

I'm livin' large as possible, posse unstoppable
I am living my life to the fullest, with a group of people who cannot be stopped.

Style topical, it's vividly optical
My style is current and visually captivating.

Listen, you'll see 'em sometimes I'll be 'em
Pay attention, you will occasionally witness me embodying various roles such as cops, critics, and punks.

Cops, critics and punks, never ever want to see me in power
Law enforcement, critics, and people who go against the grain never want me to be in a position of power.

Well, that's too bad, Apocalypse now I'm back and I'm mad
Well, tough luck for them, because I am back and filled with anger like an Apocalypse.

We're comin', you're runnin' cold and cunning
We are approaching, while you are fleeing scared and calculating.

Ice T on the mic, TopGunning
I, Ice T, am skilled and dominant when it comes to rapping.

After your neck, checkin' respect, makin' you sweat
I am going after your utmost respect, putting pressure on you and making you sweat.

Rhyme Syndicate boy, in effect
As a member of the Rhyme Syndicate, I am fully in action and in control.

The rap motivator, teacher, talker, night rhyme stalker
In the realm of rap, I serve as a motivator, teacher, talker, and nocturnal rhyming presence.

Words thrillin', so real they're chillin', the hit author
My words are thrilling and so authentic that they send chills down your spine, establishing me as a hit author.

Gettin' louder than a shot gun, you don't want none
My voice and impact are louder than a shotgun, and you definitely do not want any part of it.

Rhyme pays was the name of the album
The name of my album was 'Rhyme Pays'.

But that was number one, this is the number two
That was my first successful album, now this is the second one.

The posse grew, we're gonna break through
My group of supporters has grown, and together, we are going to break through any obstacles.

Power
The concept of power.

Somebody line up the suckers who refuse to recognize the truth
Gather all those foolish individuals who refuse to acknowledge the truth.

Tie up the punks who refuse to understand the youth
Restrict the ignorant people who fail to grasp the perspective of the younger generation.

My posse's growin' and it's gettin' larger every day
My group of followers is expanding and becoming bigger with each passing day.

Detroit, Chi-Town, Pittsburgh, Houston, L.A.
Cities like Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Houston, and Los Angeles represent the locations where my posse is growing.

Come on, come on, come on, toys, let's play
Let's get into action, my friends, and have some fun.

Circle the calendar, perpetrator doomsday
Mark the calendar with a circle, indicating the impending doom for the perpetrators.

Ice-T fool, man of my own, full grown
I am Ice-T, someone who is unique and has grown into his own identity.

I cause havoc when I speak upon the microphone
My words stir up chaos and disturbance when I rap into the microphone.

I'm outspoken, no jokin', get in my face your jaw will get broken
I am not afraid to express my thoughts and opinions, and if you confront me, your jaw will be shattered.

Layin' it, sayin' it, then you're playing it
I confidently lay down my words and declare them, and then you will repeat and imitate them.

Lyrics so heavy that you might try weighin' it
My lyrics are so dense and impactful that you may attempt to measure their weight.

Hated by many but I hate 'em back
Although I am disliked by many, I reciprocate that hatred towards them.

Loved by troopers who know where it's at
I am adored by individuals who understand and appreciate my authenticity.

You might like me, might think I'm wack
You may have conflicting opinions about me, thinking that I am either great or terrible.

But don't step to me 'cause the boy stays strapped
However, do not provoke me, as I am always armed and ready for any conflict.

I'm taking no shorts, hatin' the courts, hatin' the judges
I refuse to accept any injustice, despising the legal system and the judges within it.

Punk DA's with their personal grudges
I also detest the district attorneys who hold personal animosity towards me.

I hate the clubs that think with their butts
I despise the nightclubs that prioritize superficiality and physical appearances.

No hats, no jeans, no sneakers, no what?
They enforce ridiculous dress codes, restricting the wearing of hats, jeans, sneakers, and other such attire.

No beepers, no gold? Yo kiss my ass
They even prohibit the use of beepers and the wearing of gold accessories, which I strongly object to.

We'll wait and see who gets the last laugh
We will wait and see who ultimately achieves a triumphant outcome.

We'll have the power
We will possess the power.

Power
The concept of power.

Power, it starts with P like pussy
Power, a significant concept, begins with the letter 'P' just like the word 'pussy'.

She knows she's got it,she doesn't worry, does she?
A woman who possesses power is well-aware of it and feels no concern or anxiety about it.

Spendin' your cash, leavin' you in the trash
She spends your money and discards you like trash.

While your little head's thinkin', they're gone in a dash
While you are thinking about their physical beauty and attraction, they quickly disappear.

They got it, know it, that's why they show it
They possess power, they are aware of it, and that is precisely why they display it.

The power of sex, if man could overthrow it
The power of sex is formidable and if men could surpass or control it.

He'd be king in a day, no way. We get rich, hard, give it away
If a man could truly control the power of sex, he would become a king overnight, but that is not the case. We, however, work hard to earn wealth and then generously distribute it.

We're weak and as we speak, the girls are hawkin'
As men, we are weak, and even as we continue this conversation, women are watchfully observing us.

Sizin' me up straight out as I'm talkin'
They are assessing and evaluating me directly as I speak.

But you gotta have control if you want the gold
However, if you truly desire success and wealth, you must possess control and self-discipline.

I don't want to be alone like Stallone
I do not wish to be solitary like Sylvester Stallone.

So I keep my mind thinkin' 'bout the green
Therefore, I keep my mind focused on obtaining money ('the green').

And stop dwellin' on the in-between
I cease fixating on the ambiguous and uncertain aspects of life.

I got power
I possess power.

I'm on a mission mackin' hard as a hammer
I am on a determined mission, making bold moves and successfully seducing women.

Take my picture, I might take your camera
If you try to capture my image without permission, I may retaliate by seizing your camera.

My posse might move, and they move fast
My group of supporters may take action, and they do so swiftly.

A fool's move could be a punk's last
If a foolish individual makes a wrong move, it could potentially lead to their downfall or demise.

Ain't no criminal although I used to be
I am not a criminal, even though I have a history of engaging in criminal activities.

Ain't no new jack rappin' ain't new to me
I am not a novice in the rap game, as I have been rapping for a long time.

I been makin' records on wax since 1982
I have been producing records since 1982, specifically in vinyl ('wax') format.

Now it's 1988 finally I'm coming through
Now, in 1988, I am finally making a breakthrough and gaining recognition.

That adds up to six years of makin' okay jams, but now I'm mad
This amounts to six years of creating average songs, but now I am angry and determined to make a significant impact.

Here comes the body slam
Prepare for a forceful and impactful display.

Turnin' out concerts, house'n the industry
I am putting on amazing concerts and dominating the music industry.

Lovin' all the fly girls screamin' for Ice-T
I enjoy the attention and adoration from attractive women who passionately scream for Ice-T.

Rollin' with the Syndicate my unstoppable battalion
I am affiliated with the Syndicate, a powerful and unstoppable group of individuals.

38 Solid gold my medalion
My pendant is made of 38 solid gold, symbolizing my success and status.

Gainin' velocity, momentum and energy
I am gaining speed, momentum, and vigor.

ICE Capital T
My name is ICE with a capital T, emphasizing the significance and power of my identity.

I got the power
I possess the power.

So you say that I'm a fake think, you really must be a fool
If you claim that I am not authentic, then you must truly be a foolish individual.

I been to jail more times than you have probably been in school
I have been incarcerated on multiple occasions, likely more times than you have attended school.

Shot at, shot back, hit, and seen my buddies killed
I have been shot at, retaliated, suffered injuries, and witnessed the deaths of my friends.

That's the foundation upon the raps of Ice-T are built
These experiences serve as the basis for my rap lyrics and artistic expression.

I say what I think, the system does stink
I express my honest thoughts, and I despise the corrupt system.

Money you walk, you short, you're writin' from the klink
If you are financially lacking, you are in a disadvantaged position, writing to me from jail.

Come on, what's up, you know the laws are full of bull
Come on, what's the matter? You are aware that the laws are filled with nonsense and lies.

Prey on the lame, release those with pull
The legal system targets vulnerable individuals while letting influential people go free.

Power! I know you wanta try it
Power! I know you want to experience it for yourself.

Well check out money can buy it
Well, take a look, money can enable you to obtain power.

Control and mold the world to do your wishin'
You can exert control and influence to shape the world according to your desires.

The knowledge of power is mine, so just listen
I possess the understanding and awareness of power, so pay attention.

Money controls the world and that's it
Money has dominance and control over the world, and that is the reality.

And once you got it, then you can talk shit
Once you attain wealth and power, you can boast and talk confidently.

Power
The concept of power.

You'll have the power
You will possess the power.

Power
The concept of power.

You'll have the power
You will possess the power.

I got the power
I possess the power.