Exodus
Ice-T/Top Gunz Lyrics

My life's been a great story in the ultimate war
My life has been a constant struggle and battle

Should I ill or do right? Make peace or go raw?
Should I act negatively or positively? Choose violence or stay true to myself?

I can't explain the true penalties of fame and the wealth
Fame and wealth come with their own consequences and hardships

Tell me who can I trust? I can't trust myself
I struggle to trust anyone, including myself

Got the devil got me thinking 'bout them ill moves
I am tempted to engage in immoral actions

Every damn kid on the street, they got something to prove
Everyone on the streets feels the need to prove themselves

Push a bullet through my heart, why not? That's a start
If someone were to shoot me, it would only be the beginning of their violent actions

They could push their reps quicker, kill a well known nigga
They think by killing a famous person, they can gain reputation and respect

And if you say you're going to kill me, should I blast you first?
If someone threatens to kill me, should I retaliate before they have a chance?

Being black is kinda like being born with a curse
Being black feels like having a disadvantage or burden from birth

Do or Die, that's the code of the streets I didn't invent
Survival or death is the way of life in the streets, and I didn't create this code

Niggas sketch my life out with malicious intent
People depict my life with malicious motives and intentions

My skin color's got me trapped in a never ending ghetto
My race has confined me to a perpetually disadvantaged neighborhood

I move to the hills, but I can never let go
Even if I try to leave the hood, I can't fully escape its influence

The gun shots and the homicides just don't stop
The sounds of gunfire and the killings continue endlessly

And just because I came up, I can always drop
Even though I've achieved success, I can easily lose everything

Yo.. we come prepared for guerilla warfare
We are ready to engage in unconventional and brutal warfare

Never scared soldiers to the heart
We are fearless soldiers who are deeply committed

And hose them body parts with the hardwear
We will attack and injure our enemies with powerful weapons

You spark a dun with Bizzaro or sequel
You provoke a fearless individual with unpredictable consequences

When you catch a link on the wings of this desert eagle
If you provoke us, we will attack swiftly and aggressively

Flappin, we splittin caps friend
Moving quickly and shooting to harm our adversaries

remember when niggas would shoot joints
Remember when people used to fight with their fists

Now niggas be wildin' placing hollow points
Nowadays, people are dangerously firing bullets

Cause in this rat race, shit be moving at a murderous pace
In this intense competition, life moves quickly and violently

Mad sons got slugs to the face, OG packs kilos
Many individuals are getting shot in the face, while the experienced ones sell drugs

Over sore losers and cilo, prepare like a scout
Dealing with bitter losers and drug trade, we must stay vigilant

I hold the burner on the delo
I carry and use a gun for self-defense

In this age of idolatry, mad niggas worship your vanity
In this era where people worship materialism, many idolize you

If Five ?? you nigga maintain humanity - insanity
If the police arrest you, can you still remain true to yourself amidst the chaos?

Hope you see the light like the prism's true colors
I hope you gain clarity and understand the true nature of things

Only a few remain brothers, fuck the others
Only a small number of people genuinely support and care for others

In this cold world ­the war that's controlled by the trigger
In this harsh and violent world, power is held by those who control the weapons

Revelation or the scripture got to be that live nigga
Finding truth and guidance in religious teachings is crucial

So if niggas want to bite the sound like Tyson
If people want to copy my style aggressively like Mike Tyson

Deck him in the left eye, murder sit down like ryerson
Punch him in the eye, making him fall down like a defeated opponent

You want to dis, don't even try son
If you want to disrespect, don't even attempt it

Hey yo, Pizzone ­I'm the prodigy you need to keep ya eyes on
I'm the talented individual you should pay attention to, Pizzone

Yo who the don, who plays it all night long?
Who is the boss, who keeps the game going all night?

50 mill strong, Handle like napalm. Word is bond
Having immense power and influence, my reputation is solid

Who get it on when it's time to drop a bomb?
Who takes action when it's necessary to create a powerful impact?

Sadq keep it cool and calm with the niapalm
Sadq remains composed and focused, holding the destructive weapon

Droppin emcee's to their knees and make them pie straight
Defeating other rappers easily and making them submit

Dust and take and serve niggas on my hot plate
Quickly defeating and dominating others, asserting my superiority

So cats who got beef, we can take it to the streets
If anyone has a problem, we can confront them in a physical confrontation

Cause shit these niggas talk to the grave with they teeth
These individuals talk tough, but end up being silenced in death

It's time to meet your maker step into the new millennium
It's time to face death and move forward into a new era

I analyze data like intel Pentium
I study and understand information thoroughly like a computer processor

So follow me, I blame sovereignty for God we bust
Follow my lead, as I attribute our violent actions to a higher power

Top Gun, move bright, smooth as Ice, sex and dust
We, Top Gun, move with confidence and swiftness, just like Ice-T, pursuing pleasure and dangerous activities

Ante up the goods, Top Gun Ice-T in your neck of the woods
Prepare to give your best, as Top Gun Ice-T is present in your area

I'm 15 blocks deep in the foreign neighborhood
I am deeply embedded in a dangerous and unfamiliar neighborhood

Street of my styles, no smiles, trying to gun down the golden child
In the streets, I showcase my unique techniques, but there is no joy as others want to harm me

Still on trial for my old endeavors
I am still facing consequences for past actions

Cold weather got catched trying to buck wholes in my fucking sweater
The harsh conditions made someone attempt to shoot me through my jacket

Niggas is soft like butter, leathers and felt
People are weak and easily manipulated

Time to heat it up and melt
It's time to become aggressive and assert dominance

Felt the welts from brass belt buckles to brass knuckles
I have experienced the pain from physical fights and altercations

Kill all the jokes and chuckles ­let's all get together
Stop joking around and unite

My fam stay thick together
My family stays loyal and supportive

Trick off and lick off together
We participate in illegal activities and indulge in hedonistic pleasures together

No matter the weather
Regardless of the circumstances

Lets ease on down to the bow and to the bricks
Let's calmly and smoothly navigate through dangerous areas

When I start to squeeze, I won't ease off a bit
When I begin to use violence, I won't stop or show mercy

Won't be no teams up in here with no clashes
There won't be any conflicts or confrontations between groups

Just bunk mile sleds boot shines up in the masses
Just flashy and expensive cars and polished boots in the crowds

Life got no guarantees, I'm looking for the long lease
Life is unpredictable, I hope for a long-term and secure future

When I'm in LA, it ain't hard to find me
When I'm in Los Angeles, it's easy to locate me

21st floor eating shrimp at Belonte's
I enjoy luxurious meals at a high-end restaurant on the 21st floor

Every time you see me I'm connected to a dime piece
Every time you see me, I am accompanied by an attractive woman

I check your styles, although you rhyme quicker
I evaluate and assess your skills, even if you rap faster

No matter what you do, I'll always lace mine thicker
Regardless of your skills, I will always deliver better lyrics

Jealousy will make a fool die quicker than liquor
Envy can lead to a person's downfall faster than alcohol consumption

Watch your back with your niggas
Be cautious and wary of your own friends

Cause that's right where they'll stick ya
Because that's where they will betray and harm you

You see me in the club jeweled up, all alone
You spot me in the club, adorned with expensive jewelry, but I am by myself

I give love to my homies, then I bounce the fuck home
I show affection to my friends, then quickly leave and go home

Bodyguards are something that I just don't do
I don't hire bodyguards for protection

Cause if I'm after you black, I'm gonna clap them too
If I have a reason to go after someone, I won't hesitate to shoot them

Money makes all my homies look brand new
Wealth changes the way people perceive and treat my friends

I don't fuck with the fakes, I make moves with the true
I don't associate with fake individuals, I only collaborate with genuine people

Ice ­baby chopping that real, thought you knew
I, Ice-T, am delivering authentic and genuine content, you should already know

I might sound hard, but nigga I can die too
Although I may appear tough, I am still vulnerable to death

Cause I'm as real as you
Because I am just as genuine and authentic as you are